Clinical trials
Empathy clinical trials
Below are recruiting empathy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 23 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07320365Recruiting
Empathy training for nursing students
This trial tests a training program designed to help nursing students improve their empathy skills. If you are a nursing student who has never had empathy training or worked in healthcare, this study may be right for you.
Ho Man Tin, KowloonAges 18 years+ - NCT04881084Recruiting
Digital stories to explore empathy and compassion
This study uses digital narratives (digital storytelling) to see how they may affect empathy and compassion. You may be asked to participate if you’re not currently in the hospital and haven’t already taken part in a specific prior workshop.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–35 - NCT06650527Recruiting
Empathy training for dementia caregivers
This study tests a cognitive empathy training program for people caring for a family member with dementia. The training is designed to help caregivers better understand their loved one's perspective and reduce stress. You may benefit if you live with the person you care for and feel burdened by your caregiving role.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 50 years+ - NCT06850220Recruiting
How sleep apnea affects thinking and empathy in kids
This study looks at how obstructive sleep apnea caused by enlarged tonsils or adenoids might affect a child's thinking skills and ability to understand others. It will help doctors learn if treating the sleep problem could also help with these skills.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 3–12 - NCT07097298Recruiting
Empathy and compassion study for Parkinson's patients and caregivers
This study explores empathy and self-compassion in people with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers. If you have mild to moderate Parkinson's and a caregiver at home, you and your caregiver may join together to help researchers understand how to better support both of you.
LuganoAges 50–80 - NCT07399366Enrolling by invitation
Film course for medical students: effects on feelings and empathy
This study looks at whether watching and discussing films about medicine and fairness can help medical students better understand their own feelings (alexithymia) and feel more empathy for others. If you are a first-, second-, or third-year medical student, you could join either the group that takes this special film course or the group that does not.
Çanakkale, ÇanakkaleAges 18 years+ - NCT07707115Recruiting
Simulation training for resilience and empathy in birth care
This trial tests a simulation program to improve resilience and empathy among healthcare workers who interact with birthing individuals at the University of Utah Hospital. It may help you better cope with stress and connect with patients.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07697183Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
PET scan study for pulmonary arterial hypertension
This study uses a special PET scan tracer (XBD173) to look at inflammation in the lungs of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It aims to understand the role of a protein called TSPO in PAH and may help guide future treatments.
LondonAges 18–75 - NCT07108049Recruiting
Couples program to strengthen relationships and mental health
This trial tests a program for married couples in rural India that combines relationship building with economic empowerment. It aims to improve mental health and family well-being through six group sessions.
Mumbai, MaharashtraAges 18 years+ - NCT07578350Enrolling by invitation
Using realistic training to increase awareness about violence against women
This study tests whether a realistic training exercise (called moulage) helps nursing students learn about and recognize violence against women. The goal is to improve how healthcare providers respond to patients who experience abuse.
Istanbul, MAltepeAges 18–20 - NCT05968313Recruiting
Brain scan study of pain feelings in teens who self-harm
This study uses brain activity during a task to understand how teens who self-harm react to pain and empathy. It may help researchers learn what brain differences are linked with non-suicidal self-injury and guide better support for teens.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 15–18 - NCT07734324Recruiting
Earth of Joy classroom program for 4th graders
This trial tests a classroom program called Earth of Joy for 4th grade teachers and their students. It looks at how the program affects students' wellbeing and learning.
Neuilly-sur-MarneAges 7–11 - NCT07707453Recruiting
Studying work and well-being of internal medicine residents
This study follows resident doctors in general internal medicine over time to understand their professional and personal experiences, including stress and career growth. It aims to improve support for doctors in training.
BernAges Any age - NCT05776680Recruiting
1-year training for oncology nurses in psycho-oncology care
This study tests whether a year-long psycho-oncology training course for oncology nurses improves how they provide psychological support to patients. It compares nurses who take this specific course with nurses who take other advanced training from the society.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT06136676Recruiting
Comparing spiritual and secular meditation in healthy adults
This study looks at how two kinds of meditation—spiritual (Christian or Muslim) and secular (non-religious)—affect your mind, body, emotions, and social life. If you are a healthy Christian or Muslim adult who prays weekly, this could help researchers understand which type of meditation may work best for people like you.
Calicut, KeralaAges 18–60 - NCT06657443Recruiting
Peer mentoring program for nursing students
This study tests a peer mentoring program where upper-year nursing students help guide newer students. It looks at how this support affects nursing students' experience and growth.
Isparta, MerkezAges Any age - NCT06960317Recruiting
Numbing injection for IUD placement pain
This study tests whether a numbing injection (lidocaine) in the cervix can reduce pain during IUD placement. It's for women who have never had a vaginal birth and are getting their first IUD.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–50 - NCT07096258Recruiting
Blood test to guide first treatment for advanced lung cancer
This trial is for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have not yet started treatment. It studies a simple blood test that checks for genetic changes in the cancer, to help doctors choose the most effective first treatment.
Nancy, LorraineAges 18 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 - NCT07637461Recruiting
AI Communication Training for Nursing Students
This study tests whether artificial intelligence-based simulations and patient storytelling help nursing students communicate better with patients. You'll try new learning methods and share your feedback through surveys.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07314788Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality and empathy study for young adults
This study tests whether virtual reality can help people understand others' feelings better. You may be able to join if you are a young adult, fluent in English, and have not had much VR experience before.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 18–25 - NCT05088694Enrolling by invitation
Test a classroom program to reduce extremism and intolerance
This trial evaluates a curriculum used in Bahraini middle and high schools that aims to reduce extremism and intolerance. It also gathers feedback from parents and D.A.R.E. officers who support the program to help improve it over time.
Greensboro, North CarolinaAges 11–18 - NCT05075967Enrolling by invitation
Study attitudes and services among southern gay and bisexual men
This study gathers opinions and experiences from gay and bisexual men and from clinic staff in the American South. It helps researchers understand what affects HIV prevention and care, and how programs can better support people at higher risk.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 15 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for empathy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 23 recruiting empathy 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 empathy 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 empathy 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.