Find recruiting clinical trials for anxiety in the UK — including generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), PTSD, panic disorder, and social anxiety. See where trials fit into your treatment journey.
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Initial treatment
Standard: SSRI (Sertraline, Escitalopram) + CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
After inadequate response
Standard: Switch SSRI/SNRI or add Buspirone
For trauma-related anxiety
Standard: Trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, or Prazosin for nightmares
After multiple treatment failures
Standard: Clinical trial, augmentation strategies, or specialist referral
Excessive, persistent worry about multiple areas of life lasting 6+ months. Often co-exists with depression.
Post-traumatic stress disorder. Develops after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms include flashbacks, hypervigilance, and avoidance.
Recurrent unexpected panic attacks with persistent worry about future attacks. May occur with or without agoraphobia.
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Many trials allow concurrent medication, especially augmentation studies. Some require a stable dose for a minimum period. Check the specific trial eligibility criteria or ask the trial team.
Yes. Many trials investigate digital therapies (apps, online CBT), neurostimulation (TMS, tDCS), mindfulness-based interventions, and novel psychotherapy approaches. Not all trials involve medication.
GAD trials focus on general worry and anxiety symptoms. PTSD trials specifically target trauma-related symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance. Some trials accept multiple anxiety diagnoses.
Read the eligibility criteria carefully. Consider the time commitment, visit frequency, and whether the intervention aligns with your treatment goals. Discuss it with your GP or psychiatrist.
Use our search above to find trials that match your condition and location. Review the eligibility criteria carefully.
Talk to your GP or specialist about any trials you are interested in. They can help determine if a trial is appropriate for you.
Reach out to the trial team directly using the contact information on the ClinicalTrials.gov listing. They will guide you through screening.
If you meet the criteria and decide to participate, you will go through informed consent and begin the trial process.