Clinical trials
Communication clinical trials
Below are recruiting communication clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 272 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06997185Recruiting
Study on explaining cancer drug benefits and risks
This study looks at how to explain the benefits and risks of new cancer drugs in a way that is easier to understand. It helps researchers learn how to communicate better with patients like you.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06967350Recruiting
CARE and AIDET communication for outpatient nurses
This study trains clinic nurses in two communication methods (CARE and AIDET) to improve how they handle service problems. It tests whether this training helps nurses better support patients and fix issues in outpatient clinics.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges Any age - NCT06993688Recruiting
How teens and families want to hear cancer news
This study looks at how teens and young adults with tough-to-treat cancers, and their families, want to hear news about their cancer. It will help doctors learn the best ways to share information during check-ups and scans.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 12 years+ - NCT06417762Recruiting
A study testing social media health messages for community health workers
This trial teaches community health workers how to find and share true health information on social media, and how to spot and stop false information. It aims to reduce illness from respiratory viruses in seven communities.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–99 - NCT07214012Recruiting
Couples learning about birth control during pregnancy
This study tests a program where you and your partner learn about birth control options together during pregnancy. It aims to help you make a plan that fits your family's needs.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06892184Recruiting
How the dentist talks during numbing injections
This study tests whether the way your dentist communicates with you during a numbing shot (para-apical anesthesia) affects your pain and comfort. It may help find the best way to talk to patients during dental procedures.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT06865872Recruiting
Alcohol and couple communication study
This study looks at how alcohol affects communication between partners in a relationship. You'll be asked to drink a small amount of alcohol and then discuss topics with your partner in a lab setting.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 21–65 - NCT06266403Recruiting
Studying how people with ALS communicate in conversations
This study looks at how people with ALS and their conversation partners talk with each other. It aims to understand changes in speech and find better ways to support communication.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18–90 - NCT05979090Recruiting
Communication skills training for anesthesiology residents
This trial tests a special communication training program for anesthesiology residents. If you are a resident at Lurie Children's Hospital and haven't yet taken this course, you may be able to join to improve your difficult conversation skills.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 20–60 - NCT07877571Recruiting
Health communication program for depression in older adults
This study tests a health communication program to help older adults with depression and their caregivers in Ho Chi Minh City. It aims to see if the program can improve mood and quality of life.
Ho Chi Minh City, Cho LonAges 60 years+ - NCT05336240Recruiting
Parent-teen communication coaching for ages 9–17
This study tests a communication coaching program for parents to help them talk with their teen. It targets families with teens ages 9–17 receiving care at participating clinics.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 9–17 - NCT06175884Recruiting
Communication skills for chronic muscle and joint pain
This trial tests how a physical therapist's communication style affects pain and function in people with long-term muscle or joint pain. Participants will fill out questionnaires and watch a video to see if better communication improves outcomes.
LamiaAges 18–65 - NCT07675863Recruiting
Communication delays and anesthesia in emergencies
This study tests how communication delays affect anesthesia responses during medical emergencies and ultrasound-guided procedures. It may help identify ways to improve teamwork and safety in critical situations.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges Any age - NCT07391904Enrolling by invitation
Testing lab result communication for older adults
This study tests a tool designed to help older adults understand their lab results more easily. Researchers want to see if the tool improves patient understanding and engagement.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT07278544Recruiting
Communication preference study for challenging behavior
This study looks at how people with intellectual or developmental disabilities communicate and how their communication preferences can help reduce challenging behaviors. It may help find better ways to support those who do not use spoken language.
Athens, GeorgiaAges 2–90 - NCT07231913Recruiting
Emotional awareness training for oncology nurses
This study tests a training program designed to help oncology nurses improve their emotional awareness and communication skills. It may benefit nurses who want to feel more confident and effective in talking with patients and colleagues.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18 years+ - NCT07071116Recruiting
Communication skills training for rehab teams at St. Jude
This trial offers communication skills training (CST) for rehab professionals who care for children with cancer. The goal is to improve how you talk with patients and families.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT07039084Recruiting
Tablet for helping children with rare genetic conditions communicate
This study tests whether a speech-generating tablet (like an iPad with a communication app) can help children with rare genetic conditions who are minimally verbal (using fewer than 50 words) to communicate better. If your child fits the criteria, they could get a device and training to see if it helps them express themselves more easily.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 3–12 - NCT07001449Recruiting
Pain education for chronic muscle or joint pain
This study tests a type of pain education that focuses on communication to help people with long-term muscle or joint pain. It aims to see if learning about pain in a new way can help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Lamia, Central GreeceAges 18–65 - NCT06977555Enrolling by invitation
Talking with ICU patients on a breathing machine
This study looks at how nurses and doctors communicate with patients who are awake but on a breathing machine (ventilator) in the intensive care unit (ICU). The goal is to improve communication and make the experience better for patients.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06923462Recruiting
VoiceLove app for ICU patients on a ventilator
This study tests a special app called VoiceLove that helps patients in the ICU who are on a breathing machine communicate with their family and care team. The goal is to reduce confusion and improve connection and satisfaction for everyone involved.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06654310Enrolling by invitation
Communication in surgery study
This trial looks at how surgeons and trainees talk with each other. It may help improve surgical education.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06606470Recruiting
Better communication skills for healthcare providers
This study tests a program to help healthcare workers improve how they communicate with patients and each other. It's designed for anyone providing health services, like doctors, nurses, or administrators.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05926687RecruitingPhase 2
Support program for toddlers with autism-focused coaching
This study tests an intervention to help young autistic children improve social communication and manage behavior. Caregivers learn strategies to use at home, and the study is designed for toddlers who mainly hear English.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 1.5 years–4 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for communication?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 272 recruiting communication 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 communication 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 communication 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.