Feasibility Pilot Study clinical trials

Herbs and spices for better diet in college students

This study tests whether adding herbs and spices to your daily meals can help improve your diet quality over a short period. It is designed for college students who feel their eating habits could be healthier.

Protective breathing support during robot surgery

This trial tests a special way of breathing support during robot-assisted surgery to protect your lungs. It's for people who are at higher risk of lung problems after surgery.

Heart risk study for men on hormone therapy for prostate cancer

This study looks at heart health in men with prostate cancer who are taking or will take hormone therapy (ADT) for at least 6 months. It aims to learn more about cardiovascular risks and how to manage them.

Darkness retreat study for healthy adults

This study explores the effects of spending time in complete darkness. You might join if you are generally healthy, not taking any mental health medication, and not currently in therapy.

Exercise study for knee health after ACL surgery

This study tests whether a specific exercise program can improve knee health in people who have had ACL surgery. It aims to understand how exercise affects the knee after injury and may help prevent arthritis.

Pain and opioid use in young sarcoma survivors

This study looks at pain and opioid use in adolescents and young adults who have had sarcoma. It uses a smartphone app to track symptoms over 3 months to better understand cancer-related pain.

Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in High-risk Patients in a Danish Rural Population: A Pilot Feasibility Study

Testing poop-based therapy for kids with SIBO

This early study tests whether fecal microbiota transplant (a stool donation placed into the gut) is safe and practical for children with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). It may help reduce SIBO symptoms, but the main goal is to see if the treatment and study steps work well.

High-intensity exercise program for young brain tumor survivors

This pilot study tests whether a high-intensity interval exercise routine is safe and doable for young adult survivors of pediatric brain tumors. It may help you improve fitness and quality of life while researchers closely monitor safety.

Intermittent fasting and plant-based eating during chemotherapy

This pilot study tests whether alternating periods of lower calorie intake, along with a plant-based diet, is safe and feasible for people receiving chemotherapy. If it helps, it could support better comfort and treatment tolerance during cancer therapy.

Better decisions for dizziness and balance

This study tests whether a special training program can help people with dizziness and balance problems make better decisions about their movements. If you have inner ear balance issues, you may be able to join this short-term study.

Testing special MRI to see tiny breast cancer structures

This study is testing whether a special MRI scan can help show tiny features inside breast tumors (TMEM). It’s mainly a “feasibility” study, meaning the team is checking if the scan can be done safely and clearly in different types of operable breast cancer.

Therapy coaching for parents of children with rare genetic syndromes

This trial tests an “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” program for parents or legal guardians who feel moderate parenting stress. It aims to help caregivers cope in healthier ways and may also improve how they manage stress while supporting their child.

Comparing breathing support methods in the heart ICU

This study compares different ways to support breathing in patients who need a ventilator in the cardiac intensive care unit. It aims to find the best approach for people with certain heart conditions, like cardiogenic shock or heart failure.

ICU follow-up care for survivors and their caregivers

This study tests a bundle of follow-up care for ICU survivors and their caregivers after leaving the hospital. It aims to improve recovery and support for both patients and their families.

Weight loss drug before prostate cancer surgery pilot study

This study tests if taking tirzepatide (a weight loss medicine) before prostate removal surgery is safe and helpful for overweight men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. It aims to see if losing weight can improve surgery outcomes.

Lower-dose ketorolac for pain in the ICU

This trial tests whether a lower dose of the pain medicine ketorolac can safely control pain for people in the intensive care unit (ICU). If you are in the ICU and have pain, this study might help find a better way to treat it.

Path to Wellness: therapy plus physical activity

This study combines talk therapy with a physical activity program to help treat depression or anxiety. It may help you feel better in both your mind and body.

Online program for dementia caregivers in Malaysia

This trial tests an online program called iSupport-Malaysia to help people who care for a family member with dementia. It aims to reduce stress, burden, and symptoms of depression or anxiety.

Methadone to reduce opioid use after spine surgery

This study tests whether giving methadone during and after major spine surgery can help reduce the need for other opioid pain medicines later. It is for adults having multilevel fusion in the lower or mid-back.

Perinatal mental health support for expecting and new mothers

This trial tests a program that provides mental health support to pregnant women and new mothers through their usual healthcare visits. The goal is to see if offering this support as part of routine care can help prevent anxiety and depression.

Hand osteoarthritis self-management program

This trial tests a group program to help people with hand osteoarthritis manage daily activities better. It focuses on peer learning and support to improve your ability to do everyday tasks.

Low-protein meals during immunotherapy for cancer patients

This trial tests whether eating low-protein meals helps people with metastatic cancer feel better or tolerate immunotherapy (immune checkpoint inhibitors). It’s mainly a pilot/feasibility study, meaning the goal is to see if the diet is safe and doable during treatment.

Thyroid nodule observation and biopsy study

This study looks at how doctors talk with patients who have a thyroid nodule that may need a biopsy. It aims to improve communication and help patients feel more involved in their care.