Clinical trials
Effectiveness clinical trials
Below are recruiting effectiveness clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 6,871 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05811013Recruiting
Static magnetic brain stimulation for progressive multiple sclerosis
This trial studies whether a noninvasive brain stimulation approach using a static magnetic field can help people with progressive multiple sclerosis. It aims to improve progressive nerve function while keeping other treatments stable.
Pozzilli, IserniaAges 18–65 - NCT05813223RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Gefapixant to study brain activity in chronic cough
This early study tests whether gefapixant changes brain activity related to cough in people with chronic cough that hasn’t improved with usual treatments. It may help researchers understand why chronic cough happens and how to better treat it.
Parkville, VictoriaAges 18–65 - NCT05812950Recruiting
Group therapy for complex eating disorders with cost review
This study tests whether group schema therapy helps people with complex eating disorders and also looks at whether it is cost-effective. It may help if you have anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or a related diagnosis and can take part in Dutch-language group sessions.
BredaAges 16 years+ - NCT05813184Recruiting
Prenatal antibiotics and breast milk effects on newborn immunity
This study looks at how taking antibiotics during late pregnancy affects a baby’s early immune protection, with breastfeeding as an important factor. You may be able to join if you plan to breastfeed and either received antibiotics for at least 7 days after 32 weeks or did not receive such antibiotics during pregnancy.
MilanAges 18–40 - NCT05815082RecruitingPhase 3
ctDNA-guided chemo after liver surgery for colon cancer
This trial checks whether giving chemotherapy after surgery only for people whose blood test (ctDNA) shows no remaining cancer can help prevent the cancer from coming back. It is for people with colon cancer that has spread to the liver who had the tumor fully removed.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05814055RecruitingPhase 2
Kava to help quit smoking by easing stress and sleep issues
This Phase 2 study tests whether kava can help people quit smoking, especially by reducing stress and improving sleep during tobacco abstinence. You may be offered kava as part of a quitting support plan and monitored for safety and progress.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 21–75 - NCT05816304Recruiting
Digital CBT for insomnia in frontline health care workers
This study tests whether an online, structured “talk-therapy style” program (digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) can improve sleep for frontline health care workers. If you have probable insomnia and can use a phone or computer, the program may help you sleep better without in-person visits.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT05818319Recruiting
Tracking kidney urine effects after a short pause in CF therapy
This study checks how a common cystic fibrosis (CF) medicine affects urine markers after briefly stopping it and then restarting. The goal is to better understand whether the treatment shift changes kidney-related signals in people with CF.
Aarhus C, Central JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT05818787Recruiting
Vestibular training to improve balance and dizziness thresholds
This trial tests whether a structured “vestibular perceptual learning” program can improve balance and your body’s balance signals. It may help people who have balance or dizziness challenges by measuring changes after training.
Columbus, OhioAges 65–89 - NCT05819476Recruiting
Testing how open-label placebos affect induced pain
This study tests whether people can feel less pain when they know they are receiving a “placebo” (a treatment with no active pain-relieving medicine). It’s done in healthy adults by triggering short-lasting pain in a controlled way to see how the placebo effect changes pain feelings.
BaselAges 18–65 - NCT05820672Recruiting
Study of people using Skytrofa in the United States
This study looks at how well and how safely Skytrofa (lonapegsomatropin) works for real-world patients in the U.S. It mainly gathers information from routine care to help doctors understand expected benefits and side effects.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT05823727Recruiting
Collagen supplement study before and after knee replacement
This study tests whether taking collagen peptides can improve how knee tissues heal and remodel after total knee arthroplasty (knee replacement). It also looks at functional recovery and wound healing, especially during the physical therapy period in Little Rock.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 50–75 - NCT05825989Recruiting
Healthy beat acupressure for older adults’ fitness at home
This trial studies whether a “healthy beat” acupressure-like technique (healthy beat acupunch) can improve physical fitness in older adults living in residential homes. It may help people who are able to exercise safely but want to improve strength, movement, and overall fitness.
Bang Khae, BangkokAges 65 years+ - NCT05832489RecruitingPhase 3
EEG-MRI test of methylphenidate in adult attention symptoms
This Phase 3 study tests how methylphenidate affects brain signals and attention in adults with ADHD, and in adults with mood-related attention problems. It also includes healthy volunteers to compare brain responses during brain scanning.
StrasbourgAges 18–60 - NCT05832918Recruiting
Core exercises plus brain tasks for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether doing core (stability) exercises along with simple cognitive (thinking) tasks can reduce long-lasting low back pain. It may help if your pain has lasted at least 3 months and you can safely take part in exercise.
Tehran, Iran (the Islamic Republic Of)Ages 18–55 - NCT05833386Recruiting
Silodosin before surgery to help pass an access sheath
This trial looks at whether taking silodosin before flexible ureteroscopy makes it easier to place a special tube (ureteral access sheath) used during kidney stone surgery. If it works, it may make the procedure more feasible and smoother for people having the planned surgery.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT05834803Recruiting
Stenting narrowed kidney artery to help high-risk patients
This trial studies whether placing a small stent in a severely narrowed kidney artery can improve outcomes for people with high-risk, artery-hardening kidney blood-flow problems. It focuses on people whose high blood pressure or kidney function has been getting worse despite multiple medications.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+ - NCT05835037RecruitingPhase 4
Zinc supplement study for prediabetes blood sugar control
This study tests whether taking zinc can improve how your body controls blood sugar in people with prediabetes. It may help slow the progression toward type 2 diabetes, but you would need to meet specific health and medication criteria.
Lancaster, PennsylvaniaAges 18–80 - NCT05838950Recruiting
Short high-intensity exercise program for cardiometabolic health
This trial studies whether a structured, short high-intensity exercise program can improve health markers related to weight, blood sugar, and blood fats in young adults with obesity. It may help you see if this kind of exercise leads to measurable health improvements.
Syracuse, New YorkAges 18–25 - NCT05839314RecruitingPhase 4
Huaier granules for idiopathic membranous nephropathy with PLA2R
This trial studies whether Huaier granules can improve kidney disease activity in people with “idiopathic membranous nephropathy” who test positive for PLA2R antibodies and are still not in remission. Participants will also have been on standard blood-pressure/kidney-protecting treatment (called RASI) for at least 4 weeks.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05839535RecruitingPhase 2
Baduanjin plus brain stimulation for knee osteoarthritis pain
This Phase 2 study tests whether combining Baduanjin (a guided mind-body movement) with neuromodulation can improve knee osteoarthritis symptoms and function. It compares education-based stretching/control and uses MRI scanning as part of the research.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 45–75 - NCT05840497Recruiting
Exercise program to help lower gestational diabetes risk
This trial tests whether a strength and resistance exercise program during pregnancy can help reduce gestational diabetes in people who are overweight or obese. It may help by improving how your body handles sugar during pregnancy.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 18 years+ - NCT05840302Recruiting
Pain education program to increase activity in chronic low back pain
This trial studies whether teaching “pain neuroscience” (how pain works in the body and brain) helps people with long-term low back pain move more. It compares an education program as part of a multidisciplinary rehab to usual care during your planned hospital stay.
Lamalou-les-BainsAges 18 years+ - NCT05842382RecruitingPhase 2
High-dose IV vitamin C for severe pneumonia
This trial tests whether high-dose vitamin C given through an IV can improve outcomes in people with severe pneumonia. It may help your body fight infection and reduce complications, but it also has several safety checks.
Alor Star, KedahAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for effectiveness?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 6,871 recruiting effectiveness 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 effectiveness 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 effectiveness 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.