Clinical trials
Effectiveness clinical trials
Below are recruiting effectiveness clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 6,866 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05861986RecruitingPhase 4
Risdiplam for very young children after gene therapy for SMA
This trial studies whether risdiplam, given early after gene therapy, is safe and helps children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) keep improving or stay stable. It focuses on children under 2 years old who already received gene therapy and need to meet timing and health requirements.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 3 months–2 years - NCT05862779Recruiting
Omega-3 and whey for muscle strength in postmenopausal women
This study tests whether taking omega-3 and whey protein supplements helps older, postmenopausal women build or keep lean muscle (less fat, more muscle). It also checks safety, especially for heart and kidney health, while you follow a strength-exercise plan.
Uberlândia, Minas GeraisAges 60–85 - NCT05865470RecruitingPhase 1
How age affects smoked and oral THC effects
This early-stage study compares how people in different age groups respond to THC taken by smoking versus by mouth. It aims to understand age-related differences in effects and safety, which could help guide safer use in the future.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05866107Recruiting
App and smart scale program for weight loss in bipolar or schizophrenia
This study tests whether using a health app and smart body-fat scales helps people who are overweight or obese lose weight. It is designed for adults with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia who are stable and can safely follow the weight-loss and activity plan.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT05866406Recruiting
Time-restricted eating to improve heart and sugar health
This study tests whether eating only within a set daily time window can improve cardiometabolic health (things like blood sugar and heart-related measures). You may be eligible if you have overweight and borderline/high-risk blood sugar but do not have diabetes and can follow the eating and testing rules.
CambridgeAges 25–75 - NCT05867940Recruiting
Exercise program for people with disabilities who are not active
This trial studies whether a structured physical activity program can improve health for people with disabilities who currently do not meet recommended activity levels. It focuses on reducing long periods of sitting and encouraging safer movement.
MalmöAges 8 years+ - NCT05873543Recruiting
Smartphone-based exercise program for heart failure recovery
This trial tests whether a hybrid heart-rehabilitation program that uses a smartphone helps people with heart failure feel better and safely exercise. If you’re eligible, you’ll likely get guided exercise training with help from a phone app.
TaipeiAges 18–80 - NCT05875870Recruiting
Bright light and exercise program for lung or esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether a structured bright-light exposure routine combined with a specific exercise program can help people with newly diagnosed lung or esophageal cancer. You may be eligible if you’re in early-to-middle cancer stages and able to safely participate in walking-based activities.
Taipei City, TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT05876923Recruiting
Exercise study for immune changes in indolent blood cancers
This study looks at how an exercise program may change parts of the immune system in people with slow-growing (indolent) non-Hodgkin lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL/SLL). It may help researchers understand which immune changes could be important for your condition.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–80 - NCT05878912Recruiting
Obesity and weight loss in certain heart failure patients
This study looks at how higher body weight and weight loss affect people who have heart failure with preserved pumping strength. It uses heart scans to measure how the heart and body change, which may help guide future treatment plans.
OxfordAges 18–85 - NCT05878951RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Botox during HoLEP for men with overactive bladder symptoms
This study tests whether adding a Botox shot into the bladder during HoLEP surgery helps men with overactive bladder symptoms like urgency, frequent urination, and accidents. You’d be compared to the standard approach to see if symptoms improve after surgery.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–89 - NCT05879276RecruitingPhase 3
Early empagliflozin for shock patients after ICU start
This trial studies whether starting empagliflozin early in adults with cardiogenic shock helps people live longer and have fewer hospital returns, while also checking heart pumping and kidney function. It may help some ICU patients, but eligibility is strict and depends on kidney function and prior medication use.
Ars-LaquenexyAges 18 years+ - NCT05883072Recruiting
Using AI to support care for people with diabetes in Pakistan
This study tests whether AI-generated support can be helpful for adults living with diabetes. You may be asked to participate if you live in Pakistan and can legally consent.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–100 - NCT05882708RecruitingPhase 4
Ivabradine to slow heart rate in sepsis ICU patients
This study tests whether ivabradine (a heart-rate medicine) can improve blood flow and other vital measurements in adults with sepsis in the ICU. It may help by lowering a fast heart rate when blood pressure is already being supported.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05884138Recruiting
Amino acid supplement and exercise for people on dialysis
This trial studies whether taking essential amino acids along with exercise can improve muscle function in people receiving hemodialysis. It may help you build or maintain strength and mobility.
Daejeon, South KoreaAges 20–80 - NCT05884944Recruiting
Osteopathic massage study for leg muscle in Parkinson’s disease
This trial studies whether osteopathic manipulative medicine (gentle hands-on treatment) can change how leg muscles work in people with Parkinson’s disease. It may help with leg pain, cramping, or walking problems caused by Parkinson’s.
Old Westbury, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05884983Recruiting
Check if special CT and nose scope help screen nasopharyngeal cancer
This study tests whether combining a special CT scan with a nose/throat camera exam (nasopharyngeal endoscopy) can better find nasopharyngeal cancer early. You might benefit if the study shows this approach is accurate and safer for screening.
Zhongshan, GuangdongAges 30–69 - NCT05885061Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation study for adults with chronic pain
This study looks at how spinal cord stimulation affects chronic pain in adults who already have the device implanted. It may help researchers understand who benefits most and how stable pain and treatments need to be to measure results.
AarhusAges 18–99 - NCT05885048Recruiting
Testing how cancer treatments affect future fertility
This study looks at how treatments that can harm ovaries or testicles (like certain chemotherapy, radiation, and immune therapies) may affect fertility. It may help you and others by measuring hormone levels (and in some cases sperm) before and during/after treatment.
BernAges 14–50 - NCT05888038Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce pain after scoliosis surgery
This trial looks at whether virtual reality can lower pain for children and teens after scoliosis repair surgery, which may also reduce how much opioid pain medicine they need. If you join, you would use a virtual reality experience during the post-operative period.
Staten Island, New YorkAges 7–21 - NCT05889585Recruiting
Life after germ cell cancer treatment side effects study
This study looks at long-term health problems and quality of life in people who survived germ cell tumors after strong chemotherapy with a stem cell transplant or other standard treatments. It may help doctors understand which late side effects are most common and how to better support survivors.
VillejuifAges 18 years+ - NCT05892133Recruiting
Exercise program before knee replacement to improve recovery
This trial studies whether doing a structured exercise or “prehab” program before total knee replacement can improve knee function and patient satisfaction after surgery. It may help you recover better and feel more confident in your outcome.
Molde, Møre og RomsdalAges 50–80 - NCT05892354Recruiting
Immunonutrition to reduce mouth sores after cancer treatment
This trial studies whether special nutritional supplements (immunonutrients) can reduce painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) in people with nasopharyngeal cancer after chemoradiotherapy. If you qualify, you’ll be followed with visits and lab tests to see if the supplements improve comfort and recovery.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–70 - NCT05893485Recruiting
Music therapy for people at risk of early delivery
This study looks at how listening to music during pregnancy (and after birth) affects mood and body functions for people whose pregnancy is at high risk of early delivery. It may help see whether music therapy is a safe, comforting add-on when you’re hospitalized and worried about preterm birth.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for effectiveness?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 6,866 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.