Clinical trials
Bereavement clinical trials
Below are recruiting bereavement clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 10 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06136260Recruiting
Grief support study for parents after child's sudden death
This study offers two types of support for parents or caregivers grieving the unexpected or traumatic death of a child under 25. It compares which approach works best in helping families cope with their loss.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06191484Recruiting
Suicide risk study for older adults after spouse loss
This study looks at why some older adults have thoughts of suicide after losing a spouse or partner. It aims to find ways to support those at highest risk.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 65 years+ - NCT07228260Recruiting
Grief support texts for bereaved college students
This study tests a grief support program called 'Help Texts' for UCLA students who have lost someone close in the past year. It sends supportive text messages to help you cope with your loss.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07193732Enrolling by invitation
Islamic chair-work for grieving Muslims
This trial tests a culturally adapted therapy for Muslims who lost a loved one 6 months to 5 years ago and still feel unresolved tension with that person. The therapy uses chair-work exercises grounded in Islamic principles to help process grief.
Istanbul, BaşakşehirAges 18 years+ - NCT05867706Recruiting
Study of caregiver stress after a loved one is near end of life
This study looks at how stress and grief affect caregivers of people with a terminal illness. It may help researchers understand what support or changes could help caregivers cope during the last months of life.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06662409Recruiting
Support for caregivers after a cancer loss
This study tests if teaching reflexology (a gentle foot massage technique) to caregivers who have lost someone to cancer can help them feel better. You would learn to give a foot massage to yourself or a friend.
East Lansing, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05142605Recruiting
Grief therapy for parents who lost a child to cancer
This study compares different grief-therapy approaches for parents (and their support people) after they lose a child diagnosed with cancer. It may help if your grief feels especially intense and long-lasting, and you are willing to take part in English telehealth sessions.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07675083Recruiting
Bereaved parent conversations on hope
This study helps doctors, nurses, and other clinical staff learn from parents who have lost a child. The goal is to improve how healthcare providers talk with families about hope and serious illness.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07663539Recruiting
Learning from parents who lost a child to cancer
This study interviews parents who lost a child to cancer at St. Jude. It aims to learn from your experience to improve care for other families.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05874362Recruiting
Study grief after violent loss and how time is perceived
This study looks at how people who recently lost a close family member to a violent death experience grief, including how they perceive time. It may help researchers understand these effects and better plan future support for bereaved people.
BronAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for bereavement?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 10 recruiting bereavement 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 bereavement 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 bereavement 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.