Clinical trials
Compassion clinical trials
Below are recruiting compassion clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 73 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT02744677Recruiting
Pulmonary valve procedure to improve blood flow issues
This trial studies a transcatheter pulmonary valve (a valve placed through a catheter) in people whose right-sided outflow tract valve/conduit is not working well. It aims to improve blood flow and reduce pressure problems, while checking safety and results after the procedure.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age - NCT07488351Recruiting
Self-kindness and confidence in Parkinson's: symptoms, function, quality of life
This study looks at how self-compassion and self-belief affect symptoms, daily function, and quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease. It aims to help researchers understand how emotional well-being relates to physical health.
Istanbul, TurkeyAges 40–85 - NCT04585685Recruiting
Healthy recovery program for PTSD after sexual trauma
This study looks at how to help people recover from PTSD symptoms after sexual trauma, including feeling mentally “contaminated.” You may be eligible if you currently meet criteria for PTSD and report these contamination feelings, and you can avoid starting other trauma treatments during the study.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT04821544Recruiting
Study of stress in new mothers and how it affects breastmilk
This study looks at how stress in new mothers may change their breastmilk and how that relates to newborn health outcomes. It is specifically recruiting mothers with babies in certain NICUs.
Coeur d'Alene, IdahoAges 18–50 - NCT04905160Recruiting
Care planning after hospital stays to reduce readmissions
This study tests a care-coordination plan to see if it helps people leave the hospital and prevents them from needing to come back soon. It focuses on certain heart-related hospital diagnoses and, for some parts, also includes people with recent COVID-19.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05942469Recruiting
Online study for emotion skills to prevent secondary trauma
This study tests an online program to help people regulate their emotions, aiming to reduce “secondary trauma” from their work. You may be able to join if you meet the simple eligibility needs below.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06251869Recruiting
Electrocautery vs. Scalpel in Joint Replacement Surgery
This trial compares two surgical tools—electrocautery and a cold knife (scalpel)—to see which works better during joint replacement surgery. It aims to find the best way to make incisions, which could mean less bleeding and faster healing.
Cluj-Napoca, ClujAges 18–90 - NCT06497868Recruiting
Self-compassion and bipolar disorder
This study looks at how self-compassion (being kind to yourself) relates to bipolar disorder. If you have bipolar disorder and have been treated outside a hospital in recent years, you may be able to help by allowing researchers to review your medical records.
Strasbourg, Les Hôpitaux Universitaires de StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT06507930Recruiting
Supporting advanced breast cancer patients at home on hospice
This study explores how to best support people with advanced breast cancer who are receiving hospice care at home. It includes short video or phone check-ins and a survey to learn about your experience.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06619574Recruiting
Testing the dental compass for jaw joint positioning
This study tests a new tool called a Dental Compass that helps dentists place your jaw joint back in the right position more accurately and quickly. It may help relieve TMJ pain and improve jaw function.
Gainesville, TexasAges 18–90 - NCT06813495Recruiting
ACT for injury prevention in nurses and aides
This study tests a program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help nurses and nursing aides prevent injuries at work. If you work in a long-term care facility in specific areas of the US or Thailand, you may be able to join.
Bowling Green, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06856902Recruiting
A study on a behavioral program to improve healthcare
This study tests a behavioral program to help people stick with their healthcare plan. It aims to improve health and lower costs.
DüsseldorfAges Any age - NCT06959992Recruiting
Resilience in transgender and nonbinary people in the metaverse
This study explores how transgender and nonbinary people handle social challenges and build resilience in virtual worlds (the metaverse). It aims to understand the impact of online experiences and may help develop better support programs.
Bucharest, BucharestAges 18–35 - NCT07021170RecruitingPhase 4
Study comparing special vs. standard vitamins after weight-loss surgery
This study tests whether a special brand of bariatric vitamins works better than standard multivitamins for people who have had weight-loss surgery. It aims to find the best way to prevent vitamin deficiencies after surgery.
Alexandria, Alexandria GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT07050433Recruiting
A study for men with advanced prostate cancer on a specific clinical trial
This study looks at men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who are already taking part in the SYNGERY-201 clinical trial. The goal is to understand how treatments work and how to best support patients.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07254429RecruitingPhase 2
The Copenhagen Menopause Study for hot flash relief
This study tests a new treatment for women going through menopause who have frequent hot flashes. It aims to find a safe and effective way to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes.
HerlevAges 40–65 - NCT07421739Recruiting
Patient experience survey for choroidal melanoma trial
This study collects feedback from people already in the CoMpass trial for choroidal melanoma. You'll answer questions about your health and quality of life using a smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
East Melbourne, VictoriaAges Any age - NCT07435974Recruiting
Online treatment for binge eating in Chile
This trial tests an online program to help adults in Chile who have frequent binge eating and are overweight. It aims to reduce binge eating and improve health without changing your current medications if they are stable.
Temuco, La AraucaníaAges 18 years+ - NCT07542769Recruiting
Mindfulness Training Choice for Pediatric Residents
This study helps pediatric doctors-in-training learn mindfulness (a stress-relief technique) while letting them choose how they learn it. Researchers want to see if giving residents control over their learning makes mindfulness more helpful for managing work stress.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT07569471Recruiting
Group compassion therapy for psychosis beliefs
This study tests a new group-based therapy that combines compassion-focused techniques with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with schizophrenia or related conditions change their beliefs about their psychosis. The goal is to reduce distress and improve how you cope with symptoms.
Scarborough Village, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07615257Recruiting
Mindfulness and CBT for Psoriasis-Related Emotional Stress
This study tests whether a combination of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—talk-based techniques to manage thoughts and emotions—can help psoriasis patients feel less stressed and more compassionate toward themselves. Participants attend sessions over several weeks to learn these skills.
Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–75 - NCT07651358Recruiting
Web Program to Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Exercise and Eat Better
This study tests a personalized website program called COMPASS designed to help people with stage I-III pancreatic cancer improve their exercise and diet while receiving chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if this program helps patients feel better and stay stronger during treatment.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07585838Enrolling by invitation
Hope-Focused Counseling During Cancer Radiation Treatment
This study tests whether motivational interviews—supportive conversations focused on hope and positive thinking—help cancer patients cope better while receiving radiation therapy. The goal is to improve emotional well-being and treatment outcomes for newly diagnosed patients.
Bartın, BartınAges 18–65 - NCT07218562Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Peer training to reduce burnout in harm reduction work
This trial tests whether a training program called PATH can help reduce burnout among peer support specialists and administrators who provide harm reduction services, like syringe or outreach programs.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+
Hear when a new Compassion trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for compassion?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 73 recruiting compassion 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 compassion 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 compassion 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.