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
- NCT05894265Recruiting
Test collagen patch versus standard care after rotator cuff repair
This study compares a collagen “patch” placed during arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery versus the usual standard repair. It looks at safety and whether the patch improves healing and shoulder function after surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT05894772Recruiting
Virtual portal program for youth waiting for chronic pain care
This study tests a virtual “stepped care” portal (a website/app) to help young people manage chronic pain while they’re waiting to start specialized care. It aims to see whether the portal improves support and outcomes during the wait time.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 12–18 - NCT05899933Recruiting
Compare two surgical treatments for peri-implantitis
This study compares two different surgical approaches to treat peri-implantitis, an infection/inflammation around dental implants. You may be enrolled because you have a qualifying implant and meet health and medication requirements.
AthensAges 18–80 - NCT05901675Recruiting
Weight loss and exercise after stroke in walking recovery
This trial studies whether a weight-loss plan combined with exercise can improve walking and leg movement after stroke. It may help if you have ongoing leg weakness but can still walk without devices for testing.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 35–85 - NCT05903027Recruiting
Testing gepant migraine treatment for better side effects
This trial studies how well a “gepant” medicine works for different types of migraine and how tolerable it is. It may help if you have frequent migraines and you can keep a headache diary as the study asks.
FlorenceAges 18 years+ - NCT05906238Recruiting
Study to reduce harm from obesity stigma
This trial looks at ways to lessen the negative effects that people may experience from weight-related stigma. It’s meant to help improve well-being for people living with obesity.
Poitiers, VienneAges 18 years+ - NCT05907239Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for jaw muscle pain
This trial tests whether focused shock wave treatment can reduce chronic jaw pain caused by jaw muscle problems. You might qualify if you have moderate to severe temporomandibular (jaw) pain for at least 3 months.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT05907265Recruiting
Virtual reality sessions to improve thinking after chemotherapy
This study tests whether immersive virtual reality training can improve thinking and concentration in adults who have had ongoing thinking problems after chemotherapy. It may help by using guided VR tasks that aim to support cognitive skills during recovery.
TerrassaAges 18–65 - NCT05908227Recruiting
Testing nasal high-flow settings in stable preterm babies
This study tests how different nasal high-flow “flow strength” settings affect breathing stability in preterm infants. It may help clinicians choose settings that keep heart rate and breathing steadier.
Mainz, Rhineland-PalatinateAges 5 months–7 months - NCT05911893Recruiting
High-calorie supplement for malnourished toddlers’ growth
This study looks at whether giving a high-calorie oral nutrition supplement helps children aged 1 to 3 years who are undernourished gain weight and grow. You may be eligible if your child has low growth measurements and takes in too few calories for their needs.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 1–3 - NCT05912348Recruiting
Study of how an unhealthy lifestyle affects active young adults
This study looks at how eating or daily habits that promote weight gain (“obesogenic” lifestyle) affect fitness and health markers in young adults who already exercise. It may help researchers understand what lifestyle changes matter most, and whether certain patterns affect active people differently.
Durham, New HampshireAges 18–30 - NCT05913609Recruiting
Yaari Extractor safety test for difficult shoulder delivery
This trial studies whether the Yaari Extractor device is safe and effective when a baby’s shoulder gets stuck during vaginal birth. It may help doctors deliver the baby using additional steps when standard moves are not enough.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05913622Recruiting
Testing heart pump unloading during VA ECMO in adults
This study will look at whether “left ventricular unloading” (using a device like IABP or Impella) helps people who are in cardiogenic shock while on VA ECMO. It compares outcomes for people who get unloading versus those who stay on VA ECMO alone.
BrugesAges 18 years+ - NCT05915377Recruiting
Screening for hospital confusion in older adults
This trial is testing practical ways to recognize delirium, a sudden type of hospital confusion, in older patients. It may help your care team spot confusion earlier and respond sooner.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 70 years+ - NCT05916781RecruitingPhase 4
Lowering steroids with mycophenolate and tacrolimus for lupus kidneys
This study tests whether using mycophenolate mofetil plus tacrolimus can help people with lupus nephritis safely lower (taper) their prednisone to a low dose. It is designed for people whose kidney lupus has been well-controlled for at least 6 months.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT05917626Recruiting
Digital program for teens with long-lasting pain
This trial studies whether a digital (phone or computer) program can help teens (ages 12–17) manage chronic pain over time. It’s designed with input from patients and may also show how well the program can be used in real life with families.
Almería, AlmeríaAges 12–17 - NCT05918861RecruitingPhase 3
Tested heart-risk drug for people with recent heart-attack genetics
This trial studies whether dalcetrapib can lower future heart and blood-vessel risk in people who recently had an ACS (acute coronary syndrome, often a heart attack or unstable chest pain) and have a specific genetic marker. It may help people like you by targeting a risk pathway related to that genetic background.
Alexander City, AlabamaAges 45 years+ - NCT05919745RecruitingPhase 4
Ibuprofen before mouth surgery to reduce pain sensing
This trial studies whether taking ibuprofen before tooth extraction and bone graft surgery can lower how much pain you feel afterward. It may help by changing the body’s pain response during healing.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT05919485Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for mild cognitive problems in Parkinson’s
This trial tests whether a type of noninvasive brain stimulation (tDCS) can improve thinking and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease. You may be eligible if you have these diagnoses, are on stable medications, and can safely complete brain scan/testing.
Antalya, AlanyaAges 45–80 - NCT05920109Recruiting
Early pain block to help breathing after severe chest trauma
This study tests whether an early pain-numbing injection to the chest wall can reduce how much ventilator support (breathing machine) people need after severe blunt chest injury with multiple rib fractures. If it works, it may help patients breathe more easily and spend less time on ventilation in the ICU.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT05921214Recruiting
Testing how extra support helps young children learn words
This study looks at whether “extra support” during word learning helps children learn and use new words. It focuses on very young, English-speaking children who show lower word use for their age.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 2–4 - NCT05922007Recruiting
Study of chronic pain effects on daily life
This study looks at how long-lasting pain and its treatment affect quality of life and physical activity. It asks people to complete questionnaires to understand what changes over time.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 18–65 - NCT05922462Recruiting
Greek yogurt study in young athletes
This study tests whether eating more Greek yogurt affects health in youth and young adult athletes. It may help researchers understand benefits and safety for active people.
St. Catharines, OntarioAges 15–22 - NCT05923632Recruiting
Digital game to help kids manage type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether a model-based digital game can improve blood sugar control, confidence in self-care, and quality of life in children with type 1 diabetes. It may help kids and families by making diabetes management more engaging and easier to stick with.
BoluAges 8–13
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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.
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.