Clinical trials
Augmentation clinical trials
Below are recruiting augmentation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 286 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06918223Recruiting
Video to help patients decide on thyroid surgery
This trial tests whether an educational video helps people feel more confident and satisfied when giving consent for thyroid surgery. It is for adults having their first thyroid surgery, such as a partial or full removal of the thyroid gland.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07204691Recruiting
Hyaluronic acid lip filler with lidocaine study
This study tests a new hyaluronic acid filler with lidocaine for making lips fuller. It is for healthy adults with thin lips who want a noticeable improvement.
MölndalAges 18 years+ - NCT07173049Recruiting
Speech help for kids using a communication board
This study tests whether a communication board can help children with cerebral palsy or similar conditions speak more clearly. It is designed for kids who have trouble being understood but can still say a few words.
Madison, WisconsinAges 7–17 - NCT04539951RecruitingPhase 2
Trial for newly treated obsessive-compulsive disorder
This phase 2 study tests an OCD treatment strategy for people who have not yet had OCD medications or recent OCD therapy. It aims to reduce OCD symptoms, especially for those with moderate-to-severe symptom levels.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07090122Recruiting
Spinal tumor treatment: ablation plus radiation vs radiation alone
This study compares two treatments for cancer that has spread to the spine. One group receives radiofrequency ablation (a heat-based treatment to destroy tumor cells) plus bone strengthening, followed by radiation. The other group receives radiation alone. The goal is to see which approach better controls pain and prevents spine problems.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07074717Recruiting
Skin vs cheek graft for urethra repair
This trial compares using skin from your penis versus tissue from inside your cheek to fix a long, tight scar in the front portion of your urinary tube (urethra). It may help if you have this scar and past attempts to widen the tube have failed.
Tanta, El-Gharbia Governorate, EgyptAges 1.5 years+ - NCT07060170Recruiting
Can VR or AR glasses help kids feel less pain at the dentist?
This study tests if wearing fun glasses that show virtual or augmented reality can help children feel less pain and worry when getting a numbing shot for a cavity. It compares two types of high-tech glasses to see which works better.
Cairo, EgyptAges 5–8 - NCT07046832Enrolling by invitation
Augmented reality needle guidance for soft tissue biopsy
This trial tests a new augmented reality system that helps guide the needle during a soft-tissue biopsy. It may make the procedure more accurate and easier for your doctor.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05268861Recruiting
Understanding brain learning after stroke during arm training
This study looks at how thinking and brain processes affect learning to move your arm after a stroke. You may be asked to do arm tasks in a way that helps the researchers understand what helps or limits motor learning.
Laval, QuebecAges 40–75 - NCT06979752Recruiting
Testing a new cannula for glaucoma-cataract surgery
This trial tests whether a special cannula can help protect the eye during combined surgery for pseudoexfoliative glaucoma (a type of glaucoma with flaky deposits) and cataracts. It may offer better results than standard irrigation.
AvranchesAges 18 years+ - NCT06960343Recruiting
Shoulder repair with fat tissue for better healing
This trial tests whether adding a small amount of your own fat tissue to standard shoulder surgery helps the torn tendons heal better and last longer. It is for people with a full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons that needs arthroscopic repair.
Milan, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06948591Recruiting
BioBrace® Support in ACL Reconstruction Surgery
This study looks at how well a special tissue support called BioBrace® works when used during ACL reconstruction surgery. It follows patients who have already had the surgery or are planning to have it, to see how their knee recovers over time.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 14–70 - NCT05467813Recruiting
Mirror and augmented reality training for stroke arm recovery
This study tests whether doing therapy with mirror training plus augmented reality (computer-generated prompts you see through a device) improves arm movement after a first stroke. You may be eligible if you had a stroke on one side and can safely follow instructions and do walking and standing tasks.
New Taipei CityAges 20–80 - NCT06906653Enrolling by invitation
Proactive care for newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a new, proactive approach to help people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes manage their condition through better initial care and support. If you’re a Kaiser Permanente Northern California member, you may get extra resources and guidance right from the start.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaAges 18–74 - NCT06891313Recruiting
One stage ridge splitting in the lower jaw
This trial tests two techniques for widening a narrow jawbone so dental implants can be placed, all in one surgery. It is for people who have lost at least one tooth and have a bone width between 3 and 5 mm.
CairoAges 20–48 - NCT06891261Recruiting
Ridge splitting in the upper jaw for dental implants
This trial tests two ways of splitting a narrow upper jawbone to make room for dental implants. It may help you if your jawbone is too narrow for implants but tall enough.
CairoAges 20–48 - NCT05363189Recruiting
Improving recovery after breast reconstruction with belly-tissue flap
This study looks at ways to help your recovery after breast reconstruction using tissue moved from your lower belly (a DIEP flap). You may be asked to complete a questionnaire during the recovery period.
GothenburgAges 18–100 - NCT06740487Recruiting
AR therapy for PTSD in military members
This study tests a new therapy using augmented reality (a type of headset that adds digital images to what you see) to help treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in current or former military members. The therapy aims to make exposure therapy more effective by letting you face trauma-related situations in a controlled, virtual way.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06059859Recruiting
Augmented reality during robot-assisted prostate removal
This study tests whether using augmented reality (a computer overlay) during robot-assisted surgery for prostate cancer can help the surgeon remove the cancer more precisely. It may be an option for people with low or intermediate risk prostate cancer who have good erectile function.
MilanAges 18–70 - NCT05982730Recruiting
Segway training for balance and thinking in Parkinson's
This study tests whether practicing balance on a Segway can improve walking and thinking for people with moderate Parkinson's. You will train on a Segway while getting special sensory cues, and researchers will see if it helps your motor skills and cognitive function.
Dallas, TexasAges 50–85 - NCT06634290Recruiting
Studying cement in hip nail surgery for older adults
This study tests whether adding a cement-like material around the head of a metal rod used to fix a certain type of hip fracture helps patients heal better. It is for people 75 and older who have a common hip fracture from a minor fall.
Monforte de Lemos, LugoAges 75 years+ - NCT06580782RecruitingPhase 4
Calcium tablets to help labor contractions
This study tests if taking calcium carbonate (like a Tums tablet) can help make contractions stronger during labor. It is for women having their first baby who need oxytocin to start or strengthen labor.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06551077Recruiting
New Surgical Fix for Large Hiatal Hernia
This trial tests a new surgical technique (called PoRSHA) for fixing a large hiatal hernia (where the stomach pushes into the chest). The goal is to see if adding a small piece of the patient's own tissue to the repair helps prevent the hernia from coming back.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06550193Recruiting
AR/VR for ultrasound-guided procedures
This study tests whether using augmented reality or virtual reality (AR/VR) can help doctors perform ultrasound-guided procedures more accurately. If you are an adult having an ultrasound-guided procedure and are in generally good health, you may be able to join.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for augmentation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 286 recruiting augmentation 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 augmentation 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 augmentation 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.