Clinical trials
Effectiveness clinical trials
Below are recruiting effectiveness clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 6,873 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05937412Recruiting
Honey or alcohol to disinfect children’s skin
This trial compares honey versus alcohol applied to skin to see which works better as a disinfectant. It involves children with otherwise healthy skin and checks for safe use before and after application.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 2–12 - NCT06030310Recruiting
Motor program effects on brain development in children
This trial tests if a special exercise program can help with brain development in kids ages 7 to 9. It may support how their nerves and muscles work together.
Manresa, BarcelonaAges 7–9 - NCT06034821Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
ECT vs. ketamine for suicidal depression in adults
This trial compares two treatments—ECT (electroconvulsive therapy, which uses electrical stimulation) and ketamine (a medicine given as a shot)—to see which works better for quickly reducing suicidal depression. It is for adults who are in a severe depressive episode with active suicidal thoughts.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT06026436Recruiting
Predicting clot and bleeding risk in kidney disease patients after a heart attack
This trial tests whether a blood test looking at platelets and tiny cell particles can help predict future blood clots or bleeding in people who have both chronic kidney disease and a recent heart attack. The goal is to improve treatment safety.
MarseilleAges 18–90 - NCT06091904Recruiting
Sufentanil for brain bypass surgery patients
This trial tests the pain medicine sufentanil to see how it affects blood pressure and heart rate during brain bypass surgery. It may help doctors better manage anesthesia for people having this type of surgery.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 19 years+ - NCT06023602Recruiting
Generic vs. brand-name cetrorelix for IVF ovarian stimulation
This trial compares a generic version of cetrorelix acetate (a medication used to control ovulation) to the brand-name version during IVF. It aims to see if the generic works just as well for women undergoing ovarian stimulation.
Xi'an, None SelectedAges 20–42 - NCT06071403Recruiting
Timing of stopping IV nutrition for very low birth weight babies
This study looks at when to stop IV nutrition (parenteral nutrition) for babies born weighing less than 1500 grams (about 3.3 pounds). It tests if stopping IV nutrition earlier or later affects growth and development, and how a growth factor called IGF-1 relates to this. The goal is to help these tiny babies grow better.
Xingtai, HebeiAges Any age - NCT06031571Recruiting
Cupping vs myofascial release for neck pain
This trial compares two hands-on treatments for long-term neck pain that isn't caused by injury or serious spine problems. It aims to see if dynamic cupping or myofascial release works better to relieve pain.
Qina, Qena GovernorateAges 18–40 - NCT05965622Recruiting
Cost-effectiveness of ABFT for youth with suicidality
This study looks at whether ABFT (a family-based therapy) works well and is worth the cost for young adults who have strong suicidal thoughts. It also uses your family’s involvement to see how treatment affects safety and well-being over time.
Tongeren, LimburgAges 18–25 - NCT05975697Recruiting
Electrical stimulation after thrombectomy for arm paralysis
This study tests whether a special electrical stimulation therapy can improve arm movement, physical activity, and quality of life after a thrombectomy. You may be considered if you are an adult with arm paralysis and can communicate after your procedure.
Adana, YüreğirAges 18 years+ - NCT06121466RecruitingPhase 4
Belly wall injections for abdominal pain study
This study tests whether anesthetic injections into the belly wall can help relieve abdominal pain that feels like it's coming from the muscles or tissues of the belly wall itself. It may be a good option if you have localized pain and haven't tried these injections yet.
Portland, OregonAges 18–100 - NCT05937139Recruiting
Fathers’ breastfeeding education for new families
This study tests whether educating fathers helps families breastfeed more successfully. You may be asked to answer questionnaires while the mother is followed after birth.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06091098Recruiting
Trial for sleep apnea treatments that affect breathing drive
This trial tests whether a gas mixture that slightly changes your breathing can help treat sleep apnea. It may help people whose apnea is linked to low breathing drive during sleep.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–80 - NCT06124846Recruiting
Cannabis break and brain changes in teens
This study looks at what happens in the brain when teens with cannabis use disorder stop using cannabis for 6 weeks. It uses MRI scans to see changes in areas that control habits and decisions.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 15–18 - NCT05854303Recruiting
Stopping opioids’ effects on swallowing in esophagus problems
This study looks at how stopping opioid pain medicines affects esophagus function (the tube that carries food to the stomach), including in people with or without symptoms. It may help researchers understand what changes to expect after opioid cessation in a pain rehabilitation program.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05790733Recruiting
Communication training versus usual care for feeding tube placement
This study compares a special communication approach to the usual method when placing a naso-gastric (feeding) tube in people receiving chemotherapy. It aims to see whether better communication can make tube placement easier and more tolerable.
Rennes, Brittany RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT05882188Recruiting
Test which tubal scan is more cost-effective
This study compares two ways to check whether the fallopian tubes are open during a fertility work-up. It looks at which test is more cost-effective, and it may help guide which option you use.
AmsterdamAges 18–42 - NCT05813015RecruitingPhase 3
Testing S-1 after stomach cancer surgery with or without sequence therapy
This Phase 3 study compares two ways of giving S-1 medicine after curative stomach cancer surgery in stage III disease. It aims to see whether the sequential approach improves outcomes while keeping treatment safe.
Hanzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05714007RecruitingPhase 4
Iron infusion for anemia after spinal deformity surgery
This trial looks at whether a specific iron infusion (ferric derisomaltose) can help treat anemia after spinal deformity surgery. You may be eligible if your blood counts show anemia soon after surgery and it’s likely due to iron deficiency.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05790603Recruiting
Patent hemostatic device after wrist procedures with pressure
This trial tests whether a specific wrist compression device with measured pressure works better for stopping bleeding after a heart catheter procedure done through the radial artery (wrist). It may help reduce complications like prolonged bleeding once the procedure is finished.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT05731622Recruiting
Mitomycin C in the bladder after ureteroscopy for UTUC
This trial studies whether a medicine called mitomycin C given as a one-time bladder treatment right after ureteroscopy can reduce later recurrence (measured by urine test results and “IVR rate”). It may help people with non-spreading UTUC who are having endoscopic procedures and are planned for this standard add-on treatment.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT05782777Recruiting
Cholesterol medicines after stent: combo pill vs single pill
This trial compares two cholesterol-lowering treatment plans after a heart procedure where new drug-eluting stents were placed: a combination of high-intensity statin plus ezetimibe versus high-intensity statin alone. It may help find which option lowers cholesterol more effectively and safely over the first year after the procedure.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT05722873Recruiting
Study intermittent fasting and its effects on metabolism
This study looks at how intermittent fasting affects your body's “metabolism” (how you use food and manage blood sugar/fats). It may help researchers understand whether this eating pattern changes metabolic health in people at higher risk for type 2 diabetes.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 21–45 - NCT05642260Recruiting
Fall-prevention program after knee replacement for older women
This trial tests whether a structured fall-prevention program can reduce the number of falls in older women after total knee replacement surgery. It may help you stay safer as you recover and move around.
Kuwait CityAges 60 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for effectiveness?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 6,873 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.