Clinical trials
Acceptability clinical trials
Below are recruiting acceptability clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 224 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07718321Recruiting
StimolIrpinia for brain injury rehab: a feasibility trial
This trial tests a new cognitive rehab tool called StimolIrpinia for people recovering from a serious brain injury. It aims to see if the tool is acceptable and helpful for improving thinking and memory.
Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, AVAges 18–75 - NCT07451574Enrolling by invitation
Study of non-alcoholic drinks for alcohol treatment
This study tests whether providing non-alcoholic drinks helps people in treatment for alcohol use disorder. You must be enrolled in Ria Health and have at least two symptoms of alcohol use disorder.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 21–89 - NCT05444504Recruiting
Test a small device to help treat vaginal fistula
This study looks at whether “insertable cups” are helpful and acceptable for treating obstetric vaginal fistula (a hole between the birth canal and urinary tract). The trial checks if the device can close the problem and whether participants feel it’s safe and practical to use.
MankessimAges 15 years+ - NCT04151433Recruiting
Laser surgery for endometriosis cysts with fertility or pain
This trial studies a “conservative” laparoscopic CO2 laser surgery approach for endometriosis cysts, aiming to treat pain and/or infertility while preserving ovarian function. It may help people who have a suitable cyst size and do not need certain hormone treatments before and after surgery.
AntwerpAges 18–40 - NCT04811209Recruiting
Testing better pain control and recovery after orthopedic surgery
This trial looks at how well a pain-control plan works after certain orthopedic surgeries and how it affects recovery and patient-reported outcomes. It may help determine what level of pain relief is meaningful to patients after surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80 - NCT07170202Recruiting
Mindfulness for young heavy drinkers
This study tests if learning mindfulness can help young adults who drink heavily cut back on alcohol. You'll practice short, easy mindfulness exercises.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–29 - NCT05151822Recruiting
Virtual reality during awake orthopedic or brain surgery
This pilot study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) headset can be used safely while you have certain types of surgery while you are awake or lightly sedated with local numbing. The goal is to see if VR can fit into surgery care for appropriate patients.
BrestAges 18–75 - NCT05224154Recruiting
Help to quit smoking using a smartphone program
This study tests a smartphone-based program to help people quit smoking. It may help if you want to stop and are comfortable using a phone and speaking/read English.
Glassboro, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05304286Recruiting
Study of brain and pain in long-lasting post-surgery pain
This trial studies what’s happening in the brain and how pain is processed in people with pain that lasts long after surgery. It may help researchers understand chronic post-surgical pain and find better ways to treat it.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - NCT05361603Recruiting
Screening for hepatitis B, C, and HIV at the same time
This trial tests how acceptable it is for people who use services outside traditional clinics to be screened for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV during the same visit. If you join, you would be asked to participate and provide consent for the screening process.
Limoges, Haute VienneAges 18 years+ - NCT05361811Recruiting
Therapy coaching for parents of children with rare genetic syndromes
This trial tests an “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” program for parents or legal guardians who feel moderate parenting stress. It aims to help caregivers cope in healthier ways and may also improve how they manage stress while supporting their child.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05440929Recruiting
Testing a breast-cancer prognostic tool with U.S. clinicians
This study checks how acceptable, appropriate, and easy to use a metastatic breast-cancer “prognostic calculator” is for clinicians. It may help clinicians use the tool in real practice to support care decisions for people with metastatic breast cancer.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT05491538Recruiting
Work skills training for Veterans living with serious mental illness
This study tests whether a social-skills training program designed for work goals is doable and helpful for Veterans with serious mental illness. It focuses on improving work-related coping and interactions while you receive supported services through the VA.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05540704Recruiting
Therapy support for eating problems in type 1 diabetes
This study compares three groups: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, standard supportive diabetes counseling, or a waitlist. It aims to reduce binge eating and harmful weight-control behaviors, including insulin withholding, in people with type 1 diabetes.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 16–50 - NCT05584059Recruiting
Parent coaching for Hong Kong families of special health needs children
This trial tests a parent coaching programme to help parents of children with special health needs in Hong Kong. You may be invited if you answer screening questions and your child’s needs fit specific types that last at least 12 months.
Hong KongAges 21 years+ - NCT05685368RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Therapy groups to help teens cope with sickle cell
This trial tests a structured talk-therapy program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for teens and young adults with sickle cell disease. It aims to help you manage tough thoughts and feelings and cope with day-to-day challenges over 6 weekly group sessions.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 14–21 - NCT05698966Recruiting
Low-dose steroid shot to help late preterm baby lungs
This study tests whether a low dose of a steroid medicine given to pregnant people late in pregnancy can help a baby’s lungs if delivery happens early. If you’re due for late-preterm delivery soon, the trial may help reduce breathing problems in the newborn.
AfulaAges 18–45 - NCT05796505Recruiting
Community outreach to improve vaccine acceptance in prisons
This study tests community engagement approaches to help people in prison feel more comfortable accepting vaccines. It will focus on people in regular housing areas, and it may help increase vaccine willingness through trusted local outreach.
Schwenksville, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05813964RecruitingPhase 3
Event-based HIV prevention pill in MSM in Thailand and France
This Phase 3 trial tests how well and how safely an HIV prevention pill (TAF/FTC) works when it’s taken around sexual events. It aims to find a prevention option that’s effective and acceptable for men who have sex with men at higher risk of HIV.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05897619Recruiting
CBT skills app for pregnancy and postpartum stress and coping
This study tests whether a new phone app that teaches “cognitive behavioral therapy” (CBT) skills is helpful and easy to use for people who are pregnant or recently gave birth. It also checks safety and whether participants feel the app is acceptable to use over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05902910Recruiting
Robot therapy to improve arm movement after long-term stroke
This trial tests whether a therapy robot (the Luna EMG rehabilitation robot) can improve arm movement and be acceptable to use for people with chronic stroke. It focuses on helping the arm recover function over time and seeing how well patients tolerate the approach.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT05977348Recruiting
Preschool nutrition lessons to help prevent future obesity
This trial tests a program to improve food knowledge and healthy eating habits in preschool children. It may help families by teaching practical ways to choose and handle foods earlier to reduce later obesity risk.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 3–6 - NCT05994209RecruitingPhase 1
Testing social media to help people stop vaping
This study tests if using social media and digital tools can help people reduce or stop vaping. It's for people who vape daily and want to quit.
St Louis, MissouriAges 15–25 - NCT06028503Recruiting
Diabetes self-management help for rural adults
This study tests a program to help people with type 2 diabetes living in rural areas better manage their condition. It uses a smartphone app and coaching to improve blood sugar control.
Conroe, TexasAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acceptability?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 224 recruiting acceptability studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a acceptability trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a acceptability trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.