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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
- NCT07564999Enrolling by invitation
Peer-Led Disaster Training for First Aid Students
This study tests whether learning about disaster preparedness from fellow students (instead of just instructors) helps first-aid students feel more confident and prepared. You would attend training sessions and answer questions about your attitudes toward disasters.
Isparta, IspartaAges 18 years+ - NCT07564427Recruiting
Electromagnetic therapy to reduce pain after hip replacement
This study tests whether a special electromagnetic therapy, added to standard recovery exercises, can reduce pain and improve movement after hip replacement surgery. The therapy is non-invasive and may help you regain function faster.
TaipeiAges 18–99 - NCT07560241Enrolling by invitation
Art Therapy to Help Nursing Students With Stress and Mood
This study tests whether an art therapy program can help nursing students manage depression, anxiety, and stress. You'll participate in art therapy sessions and complete surveys about your mood and emotional skills.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 17–23 - NCT07562425Recruiting
Knee Strengthening Exercises for Patellofemoral Pain
This study compares three types of thigh muscle exercises to help reduce knee pain in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the kneecap). Researchers want to see which exercise style—holding steady, moving through motion, or lowering slowly—works best for your pain.
Elâzığ, MErkezAges 18–50 - NCT06736119Recruiting
Task-based therapy for children with coordination difficulties
This study tests whether task-oriented exercises can improve coordination and daily skills in children aged 4 to 12 with developmental coordination disorder (a condition that makes motor tasks like writing or catching harder). The goal is to help them move more easily and feel more confident in everyday activities.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 4–12 - NCT06736145Recruiting
Cervical nags for COPD accessory muscles
This trial tests a manual therapy technique called 'cervical nags' to see if it helps the neck and shoulder muscles that assist breathing in people with COPD. It may help you breathe easier if you have moderate to severe COPD.
Islamabad, FederalAges 20–50 - NCT06734481Recruiting
Baking soda lung wash for complicated pleural effusion
This trial tests if washing the lung lining with a baking soda solution safely helps clear complicated fluid build-up. It may reduce infection and improve drainage.
Ningbo, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06523413Recruiting
Games and stress balls for anxiety after knee surgery
This study tests whether playing a game or squeezing a stress ball can help reduce anxiety and keep your vital signs (like heart rate and blood pressure) stable after knee replacement surgery. It is designed for people who are having a total knee replacement and can understand Turkish.
IspartaAges 18 years+ - NCT04861818Recruiting
Testing how exercise timing affects memory in healthy young adults
This study looks at whether the time of day you exercise changes how well you remember things. It asks healthy young adults to do controlled exercise over two lab visits and avoids exercise for a few days to compare results.
Greensboro, North CarolinaAges 18–25 - NCT05055648RecruitingPhase 3
Proton vs photon radiation for esophageal cancer before surgery
This trial compares proton therapy and standard photon therapy given before surgery for esophageal (or stomach–esophagus) cancer. It aims to see which radiation approach works better and is safer as part of a combined treatment plan.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT05989854Recruiting
Online exercise for prostate cancer quality of life
This study tests whether a supervised online exercise program can improve quality of life for men with prostate cancer. It's designed for men who are on long-term hormone therapy and aren't currently receiving chemo or radiation.
Guildford, SurreyAges 18–99 - NCT06259994Recruiting
Dexamethasone and pregnancy: effects on mothers
This study looks at how dexamethasone, a steroid given during pregnancy, affects mothers who have a genetic condition that can cause the baby to have a hormone imbalance. The goal is to better understand the medicine's effects on the mother.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT06368206Recruiting
Testing a fingertip light sensor for blood pressure
This study tests a new way to measure blood pressure by using a light sensor on your fingertip, instead of a traditional arm cuff. It aims to see if this optical method works as well as standard blood pressure checks.
LausanneAges 21–85 - NCT06723899Recruiting
Work rehabilitation for women with breast cancer
This study tests a six-week online program to help women with breast cancer return to work after completing their cancer treatments (except hormone therapy). The program focuses on rebuilding work skills and confidence.
GalwayAges 18–70 - NCT06737926Recruiting
Balance exercises for chemotherapy nerve damage in breast cancer
This study tests whether special balance and coordination exercises can help reduce nerve damage side effects (like numbness or tingling) caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. You may benefit if you have these symptoms and want to improve your balance and movement.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–65 - NCT06737900Recruiting
Jandas vs PNF for pain and mobility in lower back pain
This study compares two physical therapy methods—Jandas Approach and PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)—to see which works better for reducing lower back pain, improving movement, and making daily activities easier. It is for adults with ongoing back pain and specific muscle tightness or weakness.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–40 - NCT06737549RecruitingPhase 4
Electroacupuncture and NGF for swallowing problems after stroke
This study tests whether a specific type of electroacupuncture (a gentle needle therapy with mild electrical pulses) plus a nerve growth factor injection can help people who have trouble swallowing after a recent stroke. The goal is to see if this combination improves swallowing function better than standard care.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06737666RecruitingPhase 1
Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang for Diarrhea-Predominant IBS
This trial tests an herbal formula called Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang for people with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). It aims to see if the treatment helps symptoms and how it works. Healthy volunteers are also needed for comparison.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04219709Recruiting
Study how ketosis affects brain function in adults with type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether a “ketosis” state changes brain function in adults with type 1 diabetes. You may be asked to follow specific diet/food delivery plans and use devices that track glucose, which could help researchers understand how metabolism affects the brain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–40 - NCT05000528Recruiting
Program teaching for long-term insomnia patients
This trial tests whether a structured patient education program helps people with chronic insomnia sleep better and feel better. You would likely learn sleep-focused strategies and receive support aimed at improving sleep habits.
NîmesAges 18 years+ - NCT07553611Recruiting
Regional anesthesia and shoulder surgery recovery outcomes
This study compares different numbing techniques used during shoulder arthroscopy (a minimally invasive shoulder surgery) to see which one helps patients recover better, use less pain medication, and experience fewer complications like temporary paralysis of the breathing muscle under the rib cage.
Antalya, MuratpaşaAges 18–65 - NCT07558642Recruiting
Nerve Block to Reduce Confusion in Older ICU Patients
This study tests whether a nerve-blocking injection (stellate ganglion block) can reduce confusion and help restore normal sleep-wake cycles in older adults staying in the intensive care unit. Researchers hope this treatment may help patients recover faster and feel more alert.
Antalya, MuratpaşaAges 65–99 - NCT07558928Recruiting
High-oxygen environment and muscle strength in active adults
This study tests whether exercising in a high-oxygen environment can help build stronger muscles faster. Researchers will have you do resistance training (like weightlifting) in a special chamber with extra oxygen to see if it boosts your muscle gains.
ZrifinAges 18–45 - NCT07559500RecruitingPhase 1
Study of tirzepatide for alcohol use disorder
This trial tests if tirzepatide, a diabetes drug, affects brain chemistry linked to alcohol use. Researchers want to see if it can help people with mild-to-moderate alcohol use disorder who also have tried stimulants.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–65
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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.
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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.