Clinical trials
Effectiveness clinical trials
Below are recruiting effectiveness clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 6,374 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05433441Recruiting
Parkinson care team program for people living at home
This study tests whether “Parkinson specialized teams” can improve care for people with Parkinson’s disease who live at home, with help from a main family caregiver. It looks at whether specialized support can be followed over time and whether it helps daily functioning.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05413616Recruiting
Personalized nutrition and activity therapy for older hospital patients
This study tests whether a tailored nutrition plan plus a step-by-step exercise program can improve physical strength and performance in older adults in the hospital. It compares these interventions to the usual hospital care you would normally get.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 65 years+ - NCT06205147Recruiting
Elastic band exercise for strength and mood in older hospital patients
This study tests whether using elastic bands for resistance exercises can help older adults in the hospital improve their muscle strength and reduce symptoms of depression. If you are 65 or older, staying in the hospital for more than a week, and able to follow simple instructions, this might be a good fit.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 65 years+ - NCT06778434RecruitingPhase 2
Using a cream to improve light therapy for veterans' sun-damaged skin
This trial tests whether adding a cream called imipramine to standard photodynamic therapy (light treatment) can reduce the immune suppression that sometimes happens after the therapy. It may help veterans with sun-damaged skin on their forearms or face.
Dayton, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06780150Recruiting
Ocrelizumab effects on nerve health and satisfaction in MS
This study looks at how ocrelizumab treatment affects a nerve health marker called neurofilament light chain (NfL) and how satisfied you are with the treatment. It may help doctors understand if this medicine works well for people with multiple sclerosis.
AachenAges 18 years+ - NCT06779630Recruiting
Study of a 48mm drug-coated stent for long coronary artery blockages
This trial tests a longer-than-usual drug-coated stent (Orsiro Mission) for treating long blockages in heart arteries. It aims to see if the stent is safe and effective for people with coronary artery disease.
Concord, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06779188RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain stimulation to improve balance in older adults
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst TMS can improve balance and brain connectivity in adults over 65 who have had recent falls. It involves MRI scans, 4 weeks of treatment, and follow-up tests.
Houston, TexasAges 65 years+ - NCT06515041Recruiting
Can museum visits boost brain health?
This study looks at whether visiting a museum can improve thinking and memory in healthy adults. You would visit the Caen Museum of Fine Arts and take some simple tests before and after.
CaenAges 18–65 - NCT06776822Enrolling by invitation
DNS therapy for asymmetry after heart surgery in children
This trial tests whether a special physical therapy called DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization) can help children aged 6 to 18 who have body asymmetry (uneven movement or posture) after surgery for a congenital heart defect. Participation may improve their balance and muscle control.
PragueAges 6–18 - NCT06773780Recruiting
Comparing two pain blocks for TAVI heart valve replacement
This study compares two types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (pain shots) given before a TAVI procedure to see which one provides better pain relief after surgery. If you are scheduled for a TAVI and meet the health criteria, you may be able to participate.
IstanbulAges 18–85 - NCT06780488Recruiting
Virtual reality balance training for stroke recovery
This trial tests whether a special virtual-reality system that combines head movements and balance exercises can help improve walking and stability for people who have had a stroke. It is designed for those who are at least 6 months past their stroke and can walk with some help.
Roma, RMAges 18–80 - NCT06776250RecruitingPhase 2
Tarlatamab for IDH-mutant brain tumors
This trial tests whether a new drug called tarlatamab is safe and effective for people with certain types of brain tumors that have an IDH mutation. You may be eligible if you have had up to 2 prior treatments after the tumor returned, and you are either having surgery to remove the tumor or the tumor cannot be removed.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06781021Enrolling by invitation
ACL surgery: Clearer view with medication or tourniquet?
This study compares two ways to control bleeding during ACL knee surgery: a medication called tranexamic acid (TXA) versus a tourniquet. The goal is to see which method gives surgeons a clearer view inside the knee, which may help them do a better job.
Kingston, JamaicaAges 18 years+ - NCT06779838Enrolling by invitation
Group EFT for eating difficulties in student counselling
This trial tests if group Emotional Freedom Techniques (a type of talking therapy that combines focusing on emotions with tapping on certain body points) can help students with eating concerns. You might join if you have mild to moderate eating or body image issues and are already linked with your school's counselling service.
Royal Tunbridge Wells, KentAges 18 years+ - NCT06773923Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
3D-printed bone scaffold trial for dental implants
This trial tests a 3D-printed scaffold that dissolves over time to help regrow jawbone for dental implants. It is for people in Valdivia, Chile, who need bone buildup in the lower jaw.
ValdiviaAges 30–70 - 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 - NCT06776159Recruiting
Standardizing blood thinner shots for heart patients
This study tests whether a standard way of giving blood thinner shots (LMWH) to people with heart disease in the cardiac care unit improves care. It is for Chinese patients who are awake and can make their own decisions.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06778356Enrolling by invitation
How environment affects your nervous system
This study looks at how things in your surroundings might change how your brain and nerves work. It could help us understand the environment's role in nervous system health.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06775548Enrolling by invitation
Exercise and vitamins for depression relief
This study tests if combining aerobic and resistance exercises with vitamins D and E can reduce stress and inflammation in people with mild to moderate depression. It may help improve mood and overall well-being.
Karachi, SindhAges 25–35 - NCT06776939Recruiting
High-flow oxygen through trach tube to help weaning from a ventilator
This trial tests if high-flow oxygen delivered through a tracheostomy tube can make mucus less sticky and reduce breathing effort while you are being taken off a ventilator. It could help you breathe easier during weaning.
RotterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT05080309Recruiting
Drinking more carbohydrates during labor to reduce assisted delivery
This study tests whether drinking a higher amount of sugar/carbohydrates during labor (more than 44 calories per hour) can lower the chance of needing an assisted vaginal delivery (like instruments). It may help some people by supporting energy during labor, but it’s only for those with low-risk pregnancies.
CaenAges 18–60 - NCT05481619RecruitingPhase 4
Vedolizumab study for ulcerative colitis and gut changes
This trial tests whether vedolizumab helps people with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis and what changes happen in the gut microbiome (the community of helpful bacteria in your intestines). You may be able to join if you’re an adult with ulcerative colitis who has not used vedolizumab before and haven’t taken certain gut-affecting medicines recently.
Zhengzhou, HangzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT06142448Recruiting
Walking tricks for better gait in Parkinson's
This study tests whether using simple walking tricks (like stepping over lines or listening to a beat) can help people with Parkinson's improve their walking. If you haven't already been using these tricks daily, you may be able to join and see if they help you.
NijmegenAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for effectiveness?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 6,374 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.