Clinical trials
Drug Effect clinical trials
Below are recruiting drug effect clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 150 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07323043Recruiting
Comparing tegileridine and sufentanil for cough during anesthesia
This trial tests whether tegileridine causes less coughing than sufentanil when given as part of anesthesia for surgery. It aims to find a better painkiller option for patients having surgery with a breathing tube.
Lianyungang, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT06779890RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing anesthesia types for brain tumor surgery
This trial compares two types of anesthesia (gas vs. IV) during brain tumor surgery to see which one better protects the brain and helps with thinking and memory after the operation.
ThessalonikiAges 18–80 - NCT06703697Recruiting
Mobile app study for managing medications
This study tests a mobile health app called eDrugSafe to help people manage their medications better. If you take multiple medications, this app may help you keep track of them and learn more about your treatments.
Seoul, Gwanak-guAges 18–79 - NCT06845124RecruitingPhase 2
Testing CBD and naltrexone for alcohol craving
This trial is testing if taking cannabidiol (CBD) plus naltrexone can reduce alcohol craving in people with alcohol dependence. Naltrexone is already used to help with alcohol cravings, and CBD may add extra benefit.
Wiesloch, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–70 - NCT06324201Recruiting
Long-term safety of a new ablation system for paroxysmal AF
This study tests a new system (QDOT MICRO and VISITAG SURPOINT) used during a catheter ablation procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (AF). It aims to see how safe and effective it is over the long term for people whose AF comes and goes and hasn't been controlled by medication.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06793293Enrolling by invitation
Laser therapy for c-section incision pain
This trial tests if a high-level laser can reduce pain and help healing after a cesarean section. If you've had a C-section and have incision pain, this treatment may offer relief without medication.
CairoAges 20–40 - NCT05800054Recruiting
Nutrition support program for people with esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether an “NST whole-course” nutrition management plan can improve nutrition status and reduce side effects during treatment for stage II–III esophageal cancer. It may help you stay stronger and tolerate cancer therapy better by carefully monitoring and adjusting nutrition.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06968507RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid pills vs. ear injections for sudden hearing loss
This trial compares two treatments for sudden hearing loss: steroid pills taken by mouth or steroid injections into the ear. It aims to find which is more effective for patients who developed hearing loss within the last 2 weeks.
Istanbul, KartalAges 18–80 - NCT05424692Recruiting
Test tumor drug sensitivity to guide after-surgery colon cancer care
This study looks at whether testing a small tumor sample can identify which medicines are more likely to work for colorectal cancer after surgery. The results are used to help choose the best “after-surgery” treatment plan, when you have not had chemotherapy before surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07364747RecruitingPhase 2
Does acetylcysteine protect hearing during cisplatin chemo?
This trial tests if taking N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can help prevent hearing loss caused by high-dose cisplatin chemotherapy. If you're getting cisplatin and are between 18 and 70, you may be able to join.
Bangkok, BangkoknoiAges 18–70 - NCT05182892Recruiting
Reducing speech side effects from DBS using speech recordings
This study tests whether automated analysis of your speech can help reduce speech problems caused by deep brain stimulation (DBS) in Parkinson’s disease. It may help your team adjust DBS settings to improve how you speak while keeping Parkinson symptoms controlled.
PragueAges 18 years+ - NCT06845163RecruitingPhase 2
Testing dapagliflozin for diabetic macular edema
This study tests whether a medication called dapagliflozin, which is usually used for diabetes and heart failure, can help reduce swelling in the retina (diabetic macular edema) and improve vision. It is for people with type 2 diabetes who are already taking insulin and metformin.
Alexandria, Alexandria GovernorateAges 18–85 - NCT05782777Recruiting
Cholesterol medicines after stent: combo pill vs single pill
This trial compares two cholesterol-lowering treatment plans after a heart procedure where new drug-eluting stents were placed: a combination of high-intensity statin plus ezetimibe versus high-intensity statin alone. It may help find which option lowers cholesterol more effectively and safely over the first year after the procedure.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06809764Recruiting
Study of T-DXd in Chinese patients with HER2m NSCLC
This study looks at how safe and effective the drug T-DXd (trastuzumab deruxtecan) is for Chinese patients with a specific type of lung cancer that has a HER2 mutation. It helps understand if this treatment works well in real-world settings.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06710405RecruitingPhase 4
Lidocaine for pain relief after children's chest surgery
This trial tests whether giving lidocaine during surgery can reduce pain and speed up recovery in children under 7 having chest surgery with a camera. If it works, it could mean less pain and a faster return to normal after the operation.
SeoulAges 6 months–7 years - NCT05798845RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab plus radiation before surgery for stage II–IIIA lung cancer
This trial studies whether adding toripalimab (an immunotherapy medicine) to radiation can improve outcomes for people with operable stage II to IIIA non-small cell lung cancer. It’s designed for cancers that can be fully removed with surgery, and it aims to see if this combination helps more than radiation alone/standard care.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06885034RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a New Drug for Advanced Colon, Rectal, or Pancreatic Cancer
This study tests an experimental drug, alone or combined with other treatments, for advanced colon, rectal, or pancreatic cancer that hasn't responded to standard options or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it helps shrink or slow the cancer.
Los Alamitos, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06702566Recruiting
Study of Ferritin in Immune-Related Side Effects
This study looks at how a blood marker called ferritin relates to side effects from immunotherapy or other cancer treatments. It may help doctors predict and manage those side effects better.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05790707Recruiting
Ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation to help memory
This study checks whether a procedure called atrial fibrillation ablation can slow memory problems in people who already have mild cognitive impairment. Participants will be tested on thinking and memory before and after treatment to see if the procedure helps.
AngersAges 60–80 - NCT06756139Recruiting
Mobile app therapy for stubborn stomach upset
This study tests if a mobile app teaching cognitive behavioral therapy (a way to change thinking patterns) can help people with stubborn stomach pain or discomfort. It might benefit those whose symptoms haven't improved with usual medicines.
Haikou, HainanAges 18–80 - NCT03883269RecruitingPhase 4
Tests topical antibiotics’ anti-inflammatory effect in acne
This trial studies whether putting antibiotic creams on mild-to-moderate facial acne reduces inflammation. It may help answer whether topical erythromycin or clindamycin can improve acne-related redness and swelling.
LeidenAges 18–45 - NCT07444957Recruiting
Safety of a drug-coated balloon for heart artery blockages
This study tests a special balloon coated with a drug called sirolimus to open blocked heart arteries. It may be an option for people with coronary artery disease who need a less invasive treatment.
Vigo, PontevedraAges 18 years+ - NCT06924697Enrolling by invitation
Testing a diabetes drug to help men quit smoking
This study tests if a medication used for type 2 diabetes (GLP-1 receptor agonists) can also reduce smoking in men with diabetes who smoke. If you qualify, you may receive this drug or a standard diabetes pill to see if it helps you smoke less.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT03973268RecruitingPhase 1
Ketamine study to understand treatment response in hard-to-treat depression
This early-stage study tests ketamine and looks at what brain changes may explain why it helps people with major depression that hasn’t improved with usual treatments. You may be asked to stay in the hospital and complete detailed interviews, mood rating scales, and brain imaging.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for drug effect?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 150 recruiting drug effect 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 drug effect 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 drug effect 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.