Clinical trials
Control clinical trials
Below are recruiting control clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,964 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06918977Recruiting
Telemedicine and smart insulin pens for diabetes
This trial is testing whether a telemedicine program combined with smart insulin pens can help improve blood sugar control. It is for people with diabetes who use multiple daily insulin injections and have a smartphone.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06913309Recruiting
Home bright light therapy for teen depression
This study tests whether a bright light therapy device you can use at home can help improve depression symptoms in teenagers aged 13-17. It compares the results of using the light with a non-active placebo device.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 13–17 - NCT06916208Recruiting
Capsinoid supplement study for obese teens
This study tests whether a supplement called capsinoid can help activate brown fat in teenagers with obesity. Brown fat is a type of body fat that burns calories, so this could be a new way to help with weight management.
Palavas-les-FlotsAges 11–18 - NCT06911437Enrolling by invitation
Knee pain relief with Chinese formula and massage
This study tests if combining a Chinese herbal formula called Xiaoyu Zhitong with a gentle drainage massage can reduce knee pain and swelling. It may help people whose knee symptoms are worse in cold, damp weather.
BeijingAges 25–70 - NCT05280132Recruiting
Testing quick tests to shorten antibiotics in severe COPD flare
This trial checks whether using fast test results (PCR from samples, a blood marker called procalcitonin, and sputum appearance) can safely reduce how long you need antibiotics during a severe COPD flare. It may help you receive fewer days of antibiotics while still controlling the infection risk.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05561114RecruitingPhase 3
Paclitaxel balloon to widen stubborn benign food pipe narrowing
This study tests whether a paclitaxel-coated balloon can keep the esophagus (food pipe) open longer in people with a stubborn benign narrowing. It aims to improve swallowing by reducing how often the narrowing needs repeat stretching.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 22 years+ - NCT05343130Recruiting
Brain-controlled electrical therapy for arm mobility after spinal injury
This trial studies a brain-computer system that helps control electrical stimulation to improve arm movement after a spinal cord injury. It may help with functional use of the upper limbs during rehabilitation if you meet the specific injury, spasticity, and safety requirements.
Tlalpan, Mexico CityAges 18 years+ - NCT05561127RecruitingPhase 3
Paclitaxel balloon to treat stubborn non-cancer bowel narrowing
This trial studies a medicine-coated balloon (paclitaxel) placed during endoscopy to keep a non-cancer bowel narrowing (stricture) open longer. It may help reduce repeat procedures if standard balloon dilation hasn’t worked well enough.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 22 years+ - NCT06336733RecruitingPhase 3
Trial of anakinra for FMF attacks in patients who refuse daily shots
This trial tests if taking anakinra (a targeted medicine) only when you have a painful FMF attack can help, instead of taking it every day. It is for people with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) whose attacks continue despite taking colchicine, and who do not want daily injections.
ParisAges 6 years+ - NCT06894355Recruiting
Hydrotherapy for athletes with long-term back pain
This trial tests whether group hydrotherapy (water-based exercise) can help athletes with long-term low back pain. It may be a good fit if you are an active athlete, have had back pain for at least 3 months, and train frequently.
NetanyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06902285RecruitingPhase 4
Magnesium supplement for better sleep after joint replacement
This study tests whether taking magnesium L-threonate can improve sleep quality after total knee or hip replacement surgery. It may help you sleep better during recovery.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06907862Recruiting
SWITCH trial: swapping processed soy foods in a heart-healthy diet
This study tests whether swapping highly processed soy foods for less processed soy foods, as part of a heart-healthy diet, can improve blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight in adults with obesity and high blood pressure. It may be a good option if you have type 2 diabetes and are already on stable medications.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06906328Recruiting
ADHD and addiction: can cognitive training help?
This study tests whether adding a cognitive remediation program to methylphenidate (a medication for ADHD) improves treatment response in adults who have both ADHD and a substance use or behavioral addiction. It aims to help patients manage symptoms better over the short and medium term.
Brest, Brittany RegionAges 18–99 - NCT06906952Enrolling by invitation
Robotic surgery through the anus vs. standard robotic surgery for rectal cancer
This trial compares two robotic surgery methods for high rectal and sigmoid colon cancer—one that removes the tumor through the anus (NOSES-IV) and the traditional assisted approach. It aims to see which way may lead to better recovery.
NanchangAges 18–80 - NCT06909240Recruiting
Walking training after first leg blood clot: a study
This study tests whether a progressive walking program helps people recover better after their first leg blood clot (DVT). You would be part of a walking training group and researchers will see if it improves walking ability and leg symptoms.
Hvidovre, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06910982Enrolling by invitation
Yoga and Mindfulness for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests whether a combination of yoga and mindfulness exercises can help reduce chronic lower back pain. It compares this program to usual care, and may be a good fit if your pain is bothersome but you are not too afraid that moving will make it worse.
Karachi, SindhAges 25–45 - NCT06910540Recruiting
Acu-TENS for pain and stress in IVF
This trial tests if acu-TENS, a needle-free acupressure device, can reduce pain and stress in women before and during an embryo transfer procedure. It's designed for women going through IVF treatment.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06904417Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Feldenkrais method for balance in diabetic nerve pain
This trial tests whether a gentle movement technique called Feldenkrais can help people with diabetic nerve damage improve their balance and control. It may be an option if you have stable blood sugar and can walk on your own.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 45–60 - NCT06908447Recruiting
Cold water and decision-making study
This trial tests whether taking a cold shower or swim affects how you make decisions. You'll be exposed to cold water and then complete decision-making tasks.
NuthetalAges 18–40 - NCT06901700Recruiting
Leg strength training at home for older adults
This study tests if doing leg strengthening exercises at home can improve muscle strength, balance, and daily function in older adults. It may help you stay steady on your feet and move more easily.
TaipeiAges 65–80 - NCT04765098RecruitingPhase 2
Tamoxifen or Etoposide for recurring brain tumor after prior treatment
This trial tests whether tamoxifen works as well as etoposide in people whose glioblastoma has come back after standard chemotherapy and radiation with temozolomide. It aims to find a better medication option for controlling the tumor after the first return.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–65 - NCT04242589RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus bone cement for painful spinal metastasis pain
This trial tests adding a bone-cement procedure (vertebroplasty) along with radiation to reduce pain from cancer that has spread to the spine. It is for adults with painful metastatic (spread) tumors in the middle or lower spine, without current spinal cord pressure.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT04899479RecruitingPhase 4
SGLT-2 inhibitor after heart attack to improve heart recovery
This trial studies whether starting an SGLT-2 inhibitor around the time of a heart attack can reduce heart damage size and improve how the heart heals. It focuses on people with a high risk of developing heart failure and who are getting a procedure to open blocked heart arteries.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT05451043RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab and tremelimumab plus chemotherapy with propranolol
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding propranolol to durvalumab and tremelimumab along with chemotherapy can help control advanced pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, or bile duct cancer. It aims to shrink tumors and help people live longer or feel better when the cancer can’t be cured with surgery or local treatment.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for control?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,964 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.