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
- NCT07496164Recruiting
Testing three new denture adhesives against no adhesive
This study tests whether three new denture adhesives help people who have a full upper denture (false teeth on the top) and some natural or false teeth on the bottom. You will try each adhesive and also a period with no adhesive to see how well your denture stays in place.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07374952RecruitingPhase 4
Finding the smallest effective dose for a clavicle nerve block
This study tests how much numbing medicine is needed to block nerves below the collarbone during shoulder surgery. It aims to find the smallest effective dose to reduce side effects.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–70 - NCT07493239Recruiting
Testing a supplement for knee pain and mobility
This trial studies whether a dietary supplement called MyCondro™ can improve joint health and movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. You will take the supplement for up to 16 weeks and track your symptoms using a smartphone app.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 45 years+ - NCT07307495Recruiting
Pain relief after back surgery and its effect on recovery
This study tests a new painkiller, oliceridine fumarate, given through a pump after lumbar spine surgery. The goal is to see if it helps the bowels and stomach recover faster compared to standard pain relief.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT07132762Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether adding a special sound wave therapy (called ESWT) to standard care (like exercise and education) can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with long-term low back pain. It is designed for people whose back pain does not have a specific known cause.
DenizliAges 18–65 - NCT07525895Enrolling by invitation
Nerve Stretching for Lower Leg Pain Relief
This study tests whether gentle stretching exercises targeting the sciatic nerve (a major nerve in your leg) can help reduce leg pain and improve how your body perceives pain. Researchers will compare this treatment to standard care to see if it works.
Istanbul, AtaşehirAges 18–30 - NCT07530913Enrolling by invitation
Digital Rehabilitation Platform for Liver Transplant Patients
This study tests a smartphone or tablet-based exercise program designed to help people recovering from living donor liver transplant surgery. The goal is to see if using guided exercises on a digital device at home improves recovery and quality of life after transplant.
SeoulAges 20–65 - NCT07552103Enrolling by invitation
How Thyroid Problems Affect Women's Health
This study explores how thyroid dysfunction (when the thyroid gland doesn't work properly) affects women's bodies and wellbeing. Researchers want to understand these effects better to help improve care for women with thyroid issues.
UşakAges 18–55 - NCT06089109Recruiting
Helping students prevent violence-related maternal deaths
This trial trains students in helping professions to support people at risk of violence during pregnancy. The goal is to reduce pregnancy-related deaths.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–30 - NCT06936202Recruiting
Spirulina pill study for healthy adults
This study tests whether a supplement called spirulina (a type of algae) can improve mental health in healthy adults. You would take spirulina daily and have your mood and well-being checked over several weeks.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 16–65 - NCT07125157Recruiting
Balance training with biofeedback for chronic stroke patients
This study tests if adding biofeedback (visual or sound cues) to task-specific training helps improve balance and reduce fall risk in people who had a stroke more than 3 months ago. It is for patients in Central Lahore, Pakistan.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40 years+ - NCT07662668Recruiting
NSAID effect on periostin in back pain patients
This trial tests how a common anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) affects a protein called periostin, which may be linked to spine problems. It could help people with herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
DaeguAges 20–80 - NCT06359106RecruitingPhase 4
Oxygen levels and lung health in older surgical patients
This trial tests whether a lower or higher oxygen concentration during surgery can help protect lung function in older adults. It focuses on people 65 and older having laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 65 years+ - NCT07123207Recruiting
Probiotic with infliximab for Crohn's disease
This study is testing whether adding a probiotic (Bacillus subtilis) to standard infliximab treatment can improve outcomes for people with active Crohn's disease. It aims to see if the probiotic helps the medication work better.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT07172620Recruiting
Heart bypass surgery without clamping the aorta
This study tests a special technique for heart bypass surgery that avoids clamping the aorta. It may help people with hardened arteries in the aorta who need bypass surgery but are not good candidates for standard clamping.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06713616RecruitingPhase 3
Esketamine vs. ketamine for hard-to-treat depression
This study compares the effectiveness of esketamine (Spravato) and another similar drug, ketamine, for adults with major depression that has not improved after trying at least two other antidepressants. It aims to find out which treatment works better.
Milford, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06523283Recruiting
Nature images with music for first-time breastfeeding mothers
This study tests whether watching nature images with calming music helps first-time mothers feel more satisfied with breastfeeding and more bonded with their baby. If you are a healthy first-time mom who gave birth at full term and can breastfeed, this may help you feel more relaxed and connected.
AdıyamanAges 18 years+ - NCT06715995Recruiting
Light stimulation's effect on brain waves in healthy older adults
This trial tests if a special light (gamma light) can change brain wave patterns in healthy adults over 55. It aims to understand how light might help keep the brain sharp.
Taoyuan, GuishanAges 55 years+ - NCT05886036RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing rituximab vs mosunetuzumab for NLPHL
This trial compares two immunotherapy drugs, rituximab and mosunetuzumab, to see which works better for people with nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL) who need treatment. It's for both newly diagnosed and previously treated patients.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07061444Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for stem cell transplant patients
This trial tests different breathing exercises to help people recover after a stem cell transplant. It looks at whether these exercises can improve strength and recovery.
Istanbul, ZeytinburnuAges 18–65 - NCT06369870RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve block for pain after minimally invasive aortic valve surgery
This trial tests a nerve block (injection of numbing medicine near the chest wall) to control pain after aortic valve replacement through a small right-sided chest incision. It may help reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after surgery.
Ghent, East-FlandersAges 18 years+ - NCT07109245RecruitingPhase 4
Do antipsychotics block insulin action in the brain?
This study tests whether a single dose of a common antipsychotic medication affects how the brain responds to insulin, which could help explain weight gain and metabolic side effects. Healthy young adults will receive either the antipsychotic or a placebo, then have their brain activity measured with an MRI.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–35 - NCT07439718Recruiting
Nutrition drink study for healthy adults
This study tests how a special nutritional drink affects the tiny organisms living in your small intestine. You will take the drink and provide stool samples to help researchers understand gut health.
LausanneAges 18–60 - NCT06514209Recruiting
Muscle relaxation levels in severe ARDS patients
This study is testing whether different levels of muscle relaxation (called neuromuscular blockade) during breathing support can improve lung function in people with serious ARDS. It might help doctors choose the best relaxation level for patients on a breathing machine.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 3 weeks–85 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.
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.