Clinical trials
Effectiveness clinical trials
Below are recruiting effectiveness clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 6,377 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06952959Recruiting
Cosmetic acupuncture for skin and face health
This trial studies cosmetic acupuncture to see how it affects the skin and face. It is for people aged 30 to 60 who have not had acupuncture for beauty recently and do not have certain medical conditions or injections on their face.
TaichungAges 30–60 - NCT06953440RecruitingPhase 4
Dexamethasone injection for wisdom tooth surgery recovery
This trial tests if injecting dexamethasone (a steroid) into the gum after removing lower wisdom teeth can reduce swelling and difficulty opening your mouth. It may help you recover more comfortably after surgery.
Jeddah, Mecca RegionAges 18–65 - NCT06955026Recruiting
Hockey slideboard and blood flow restriction for ACL rehab
This trial tests if using a hockey slideboard with blood flow restriction (a special band that limits blood flow during exercise) helps recovery after ACL surgery. It may improve muscle strength and function faster.
Odorheiu Secuiesc, RomaniaAges 18–45 - NCT04252547Recruiting
Skin-to-skin care during weighing for preterm babies
This study tests whether “kangaroo care” (skin-to-skin holding) affects how test weights are done for preterm babies in the NICU. It may help staff get more accurate weights and support parents during care.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 7 months–9 months - 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 - NCT05977088Recruiting
Testing rTMS to help memory in Alzheimer’s
This study tests whether a brain stimulation treatment called rTMS can improve symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease. It mainly looks at people with mild to moderate dementia and checks whether results differ based on how the treatment is applied.
IstanbulAges 55 years+ - NCT05100381Recruiting
Dry needling for long-lasting lower back muscle pain
This study tests whether dry needling (thin needles placed into specific muscles) can reduce moderate, long-lasting lower back pain. It focuses on people who have pain from trigger points in a specific back muscle, rather than pain caused by other medical problems.
Tehran, Tehran ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT06955078Recruiting
Effects of VMI on vision and motor skills in preschoolers
This trial tests whether a program called VMI (visual-motor integration) can improve how preschool children see, understand space, and move. It may help children who are developing typically and do not have vision or brain problems.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 4–6 - NCT07158216Recruiting
Long-term effects of brain stimulation in primary progressive aphasia
This study tests whether brain stimulation can help people with primary progressive aphasia (a type of dementia that mainly affects language) maintain or improve their communication skills over time. It looks at two types of stimulation: transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07160530Recruiting
Healthy eating help for rural child care homes
This study tests a program to help family child care providers in rural Nebraska and Kansas serve healthier meals and snacks to preschool children. It aims to improve children's eating habits.
Lincoln, NebraskaAges 3 years+ - NCT07161050Recruiting
Low nicotine and price effects on illegal cigarette buying
This study looks at how low-nicotine cigarettes and higher cigarette prices affect people's choices to buy illegal or cheaper cigarettes. It may help understand how to reduce smoking.
Roanoke, VirginiaAges 21 years+ - NCT07163819RecruitingPhase 2
Probiotics for digestive health during short trips abroad
This study tests whether taking a probiotic can help prevent or reduce digestive issues when traveling abroad for less than a week. It aims to see if probiotics support overall health during short overseas trips.
Haidian, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07155837Enrolling by invitation
TENS for pain after first knee replacement surgery
This study tests if a TENS device, which uses mild electrical pulses to relieve pain, helps people recover better after their first total knee replacement. It might reduce pain and improve movement.
Adana, AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07161973Recruiting
Beetroot for preventing muscle loss in healthy men
This study tests if a natural substance (nitrate) from beets can help prevent muscle loss in young men when a leg is immobilized. You would stay at a research center for about 10 days with one leg in a cast to simulate a temporary injury.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–44 - NCT07157540Enrolling by invitation
Testing Cann'App for cannabis harm reduction
This study is testing a smartphone app called Cann'App to help people who use cannabis reduce related harms. It's only for people who are already in a larger cannabis study in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Lausanne, Vaud CantonAges 18 years+ - NCT07160504RecruitingPhase 4
Vaginal estrogen's effect on blood clotting in postmenopausal women
This trial tests if low-dose vaginal estrogen tablets affect blood clotting in postmenopausal women with vaginal atrophy. It includes women both with and without a past blood clot to see if the treatment is safe.
Aarhus NAges 50 years+ - NCT07160907Recruiting
Elderly simulation training for care workers
This study tests if experiencing what it is like to be elderly through a simulation activity can help care workers better understand aging, improve their attitudes, empathy, and communication skills, and increase satisfaction with learning.
Hualien CityAges 20–70 - NCT07162415Recruiting
Ganglion resection for wrist pain
This trial tests if removing a wrist ganglion (a benign fluid-filled lump) helps reduce pain better than other treatments. It is for adults with wrist pain from a confirmed ganglion cyst who have not had wrist surgery before.
HelsinkiAges 18 years+ - NCT07161102Enrolling by invitation
Foot reflexology for anxiety relief
This study tests whether foot reflexology—a gentle massage on specific points of your feet—can help reduce anxiety. You would attend 10 sessions and your progress would be tracked.
Vitória da Conquista, Estado de BahiaAges 18–80 - NCT07155967Enrolling by invitation
Blood flow restriction training for leg strength in older women
This trial tests whether a type of strength training that partly uses blood flow restriction can help older women build leg strength on one side, which may also benefit the other leg. It's for women who are generally healthy and have not had recent leg injuries or surgeries.
Presidente Prudente, São PauloAges 60 years+ - NCT07157397Recruiting
Plant-based diet for nutrition on dialysis
This study tests if eating more plant-based foods can improve nutrition in people on peritoneal dialysis who are underweight or malnourished. Participants will follow a special diet plan and have regular health check-ups for 6 months.
Cheras, Kuala LumpurAges 18 years+ - NCT07159178Enrolling by invitation
Shoulder problems and balance in stroke survivors
This study looks at how shoulder problems after a stroke affect balance. Understanding this link could help improve therapy for better stability and fall prevention.
Istanbul, KÜÇÜKÇEKMECEAges 40–80 - NCT07162311Enrolling by invitation
Home brain stimulation for rheumatoid arthritis pain
This trial tests if a gentle, home-based brain stimulation device (tDCS) can reduce chronic pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis who have low inflammation. It may offer a drug-free way to manage pain.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18–70 - NCT07156383Recruiting
Sleep's effects on everyday health and wellbeing
This study tests how improving sleep can help your daily health and mood. If you have insomnia, you may be eligible for a program that focuses on restful sleep and its benefits.
Notre Dame, IndianaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for effectiveness?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 6,377 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.