Clinical trials
Control clinical trials
Below are recruiting control clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,039 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03472157Recruiting
Bariatric surgery for severe NASH with advanced liver scarring
This study tests whether bariatric surgery (either sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) improves severe nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with advanced liver scarring in people who are obese. You may also need liver biopsies to confirm your liver disease before and after treatment.
LilleAges 18–65 - NCT03474029RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Daily rifapentine treatment test for latent tuberculosis infection
This trial studies whether taking rifapentine every day is safe and helps prevent active tuberculosis (TB) in people who have latent TB infection. It aims to find the best way to stop TB from becoming a serious illness later.
Denver, ColoradoAges Any age - NCT03517761Recruiting
Bone marrow injection trial for upper neck ligament injuries
This trial studies whether an injection using bone marrow concentrate can help people with specific upper-neck ligament and joint injuries after a trauma. It aims to improve symptoms and disability so you may be able to avoid or delay surgery.
Broomfield, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT03547856Recruiting
Registry study for blood pressure control in adults
This study collects health information to understand how well people with high blood pressure (who take blood pressure medicines) reach their blood pressure targets. It may help improve future guidance on blood pressure monitoring and control.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT03614962Recruiting
Warmth and TENS to improve thinking in dementia
This study tests whether using a warmth treatment and a gentle electrical nerve-stimulation device (TENS) can improve thinking and memory in people with mild to moderate dementia. It may help by supporting brain and nerve function, alongside your usual care.
Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT03653156Recruiting
Aging and brain study for mild memory loss and dementia
This study checks how age affects memory and thinking, and compares people with mild memory problems, Alzheimer’s disease types, vascular dementia, and healthy controls. You may help researchers understand brain changes using thinking tests, MRI scans, and blood or spinal fluid tests.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT03663777Recruiting
Hand strength training for women with poor leg blood flow
This trial tests whether guided handgrip (hand strength) exercises can improve health in post-menopausal women who have reduced blood flow to the legs. It may help your circulation and overall function, as long as you can safely do the training and keep your current medications during the study.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 45 years+ - NCT03669315RecruitingPhase 3
Theta burst brain stimulation for gambling disorder
This Phase 3 trial tests whether theta burst stimulation (a type of non-invasive brain treatment) can improve control over gambling urges and behaviors. It is meant for adults with a confirmed diagnosis of gambling disorder and no major complicating mental health or medical issues.
FlorenceAges 18–65 - NCT03671252RecruitingPhase 3
Chemotherapy before surgery for rectal cancer vs chemo with radiation
This Phase 3 trial compares two treatment plans given before rectal surgery. It tests whether stronger chemotherapy alone works better than chemotherapy pills plus long-term radiation to improve outcomes for locally advanced rectal cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT03675386Recruiting
Help reducing opioid use after surgery for chronic pain
This trial tests a program to help people with long-term (chronic) pain use less opioid medicine after surgery. It may help you reduce opioid doses while still managing your pain.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03695887RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Disposable nitrous oxide for pain during burn dressing changes
This early-stage study tests whether using disposable nitrous oxide canisters can better control pain when you need burn dressing changes. It may help by making dressing changes more comfortable, but eligibility depends on your burn size, health, and breathing ability.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT03698149Recruiting
Brain-signal training for hand and speech control after disability
This study tests whether recording brain signals can help people regain better control of movements in the arms and help with speech. It may be an option for people with significant disability from certain nerve and brain conditions who can safely take part in brain-monitoring procedures.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT03707288Recruiting
Exercise study for neck and low back pain in medical students
This study looks at neck and low back pain in medical students and asks participants to follow a set exercise plan for a period of time. It may help researchers understand what kind of exercise support could improve symptoms in students.
Kingston, KingstonAges Any age - NCT03710902Recruiting
Mobile coaching to lower heart risk after stroke
This trial tests whether a mobile technology program can help people manage risk factors like high blood pressure after an ischemic stroke or a “mini-stroke” (TIA). It may help lower future cardiovascular risks by improving day-to-day control of these conditions.
HämeenlinnaAges 40 years+ - NCT03736707Recruiting
Testing two breathing machines in very preterm babies
This study compares two ways of helping very preterm infants breathe: a special high-frequency ventilation method versus the standard mechanical ventilator. It aims to see which method works better for preterm babies with breathing failure soon after birth.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 1 minute–1 hour - NCT03737786Recruiting
Sedation with collateral support for stroke clot removal
This trial tests a specific sedation approach, along with support during the procedure, for people having emergency clot removal (mechanical thrombectomy) for a certain type of acute ischemic stroke. It may help make the procedure safer and more effective by improving how patients are managed during endovascular treatment.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–110 - NCT03799991Recruiting
Balance therapy for people with early-to-moderate Alzheimer’s
This trial tests whether an 8-week balance and movement program can help people with early-to-moderate Alzheimer’s who also have inner-ear (vestibular) balance loss. You and a caregiver may learn exercises and attend weekly visits, while researchers compare the results to an active control program.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 60 years+ - NCT03823534RecruitingPhase 3
Study pain control after preventive femur bone surgery
This Phase 3 study tests a pain medicine plan used after preventive surgery to place a metal rod inside the thigh bone (femur) before a fracture happens. The goal is to find an approach that controls post-surgery pain while being safe for the right patients.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT03824106Recruiting
Frailty rehab program for older adults at YMCA
This trial studies a rehabilitation (rehab) program to help older adults who are at risk of losing mobility and independence. You may be offered group-based rehab at the YMCA if you meet age, mobility, safety, and participation requirements.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 65 years+ - NCT03824145Recruiting
Lifestyle coaching for women with metastatic breast cancer
This study tests a structured lifestyle program (diet and physical activity guidance) for women with metastatic breast cancer. It may help improve well-being and health behaviors, especially if you haven’t been following the recommended nutrition and activity guidelines.
Maywood, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT03829787Recruiting
Study of attention and reward signals in bipolar disorder
This study looks at how people with bipolar disorder pay attention and respond to rewards, including whether anxiety or substance use is also present. It uses eye-tracking and related tests to better understand brain patterns that may affect mood and decision-making.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT03857529Recruiting
Rehab training for stroke arm control using brain and hand stimulation
This study tests whether non-invasive brain stimulation plus a hand/arm electrical stimulation device can improve how well your stroke-affected arm and hand move during therapy tasks. You would take part in screening and then receive these combined rehab approaches to see if motor control improves.
Cleveland, OhioAges 21 years+ - NCT03875625Recruiting
Tracking body fat and liver fat after weight-loss treatment
This study looks at how body fat and liver fat change after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery or a lifestyle program. You may join if you have overweight or obesity and can safely have MRI scans, so researchers can compare results between treatment approaches.
Hong Kong, ShatinAges 18–65 - NCT03887481Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for a language-loss dementia subtype
This trial tests whether a painless form of brain stimulation can improve language and thinking skills in people with the logopenic variant of primary progressive aphasia (a dementia that affects language). You may receive brain stimulation along with repeated clinic visits to track changes over time.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 50–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for control?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,039 recruiting control 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 control 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 control 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.
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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.