Clinical trials
Cortisol clinical trials
Below are recruiting cortisol clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 39 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07464860Recruiting
Breathwork for older adults after knee surgery
This study tests a breathing exercise program to help older adults recover after knee replacement surgery. Participants practice controlled breathing at home using a smartphone or computer.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 65 years+ - NCT07387419Recruiting
Steroid Hormone Rhythms in Adrenal Nodules
This study looks at how your body's natural steroid rhythms change when you have adrenal nodules. It compares people with non-secreting nodules to those with a mild hormone excess (MACS) to see if there are differences in daily cortisol patterns.
PessacAges 18 years+ - NCT07351799Recruiting
Mindfulness and meditation for NICU moms' breast milk
This study tests whether mindfulness and meditation education helps mothers in the NICU produce more breast milk. If you join, you'll learn relaxation techniques and track your pumping routine.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 20 years+ - NCT07319117Recruiting
Can a nutritional drink help your brain under stress?
This study tests whether a special nutritional drink can help your brain work better when you're under stress. If you're a healthy woman in her 40s or 50s who drinks coffee daily, you may be able to join.
Leeds, West YorkshireAges 40–60 - NCT07296484RecruitingPhase 2
Clofutriben for hard-to-control type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a new medication, clofutriben, for people with hard-to-control type 2 diabetes who might also have mild excess of a stress hormone called cortisol. It aims to see if the drug can help lower blood sugar and improve diabetes management.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04127552Recruiting
Adrenal mass screening and hormone effects on health
This study looks at how an accidentally found adrenal growth may affect heart and metabolic health, especially if it causes extra cortisol production. It may help explain which people are at higher risk and what monitoring or treatment could be useful.
Rome, ItalyAges 18–80 - NCT07203443Recruiting
How children and families cope after traumatic events
This study looks at how children and their families cope with the trauma of the November 13, 2015 attacks in France. It compares families who were directly exposed to those who were not, to understand how resilience and emotional health are passed between generations.
CaenAges 9 years+ - NCT07168122Recruiting
Salivary cortisol test for adrenal health
This study is building a reference range for a simple saliva test that measures cortisol, a hormone linked to stress and adrenal function. It may help diagnose conditions like Cushing's syndrome or adrenal insufficiency.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07156370Recruiting
Saliva cortisol test for hard-to-control diabetes
This study checks if a simple saliva test can find high cortisol levels in people with hard-to-control type 2 diabetes. It aims to help doctors identify if cortisol problems are making diabetes worse.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT06676774RecruitingPhase 2
Does oxytocin nasal spray help people with diabetes insipidus?
This study tests if a nasal spray with oxytocin (a natural hormone) can improve emotion recognition and reduce stress-related hormone levels in people with central diabetes insipidus compared to healthy volunteers.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT06729294Recruiting
Does music help during knee replacement surgery?
This study tests if listening to music during knee replacement surgery under spinal anesthesia can lower anxiety, pain, and stress hormone levels. It may help make the experience calmer for patients.
Kocasinan, KayseriAges 18 years+ - NCT06687304Recruiting
Lighting effects on radiographers in hospitals
This trial studies how lighting in a hospital environment affects radiographers. It aims to understand if different lighting designs can improve comfort, well-being, or performance at work.
Lund, Skåne CountyAges 21 years+ - NCT04844684Recruiting
Study hormones and bile acids in women with obesity
This study looks at how cortisol and bile acids are processed in non-menopausal women with obesity. The goal is to understand metabolism differences and potentially guide future treatments or dietary/medication approaches.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT05149638Recruiting
Checking updated cortisol lab values for adrenal insufficiency
This study tests whether updated cortisol test numbers better identify adrenal insufficiency, a hormone condition where your body doesn’t make enough stress hormone. It may help doctors confirm the diagnosis and choose safer next steps for treatment.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04543253Recruiting
Recovery study after Cushing surgery for cortisol excess
This study looks at how people recover after surgery to treat Cushing syndrome and mild cortisol overproduction. It may help doctors understand what recovery looks like and how treatment affects cortisol levels and symptoms.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cortisol?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 39 recruiting cortisol 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 cortisol 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 cortisol 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.