Clinical trials
Function clinical trials
Below are recruiting function clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,557 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07527052Recruiting
Teen Mental Health and Social Media Study
This study looks at how social media might help teens who have thoughts about hurting themselves feel better. Researchers will ask you questions online and track how you're doing over time.
Miami, FloridaAges 12–17 - NCT07587203Enrolling by invitation
Numbing medication for shoulder surgery and breathing
This trial compares two types of numbing medications (liposomal bupivacaine and standard bupivacaine) given as a nerve block for shoulder surgery. Researchers want to see which one works better for pain relief and causes fewer problems with your breathing afterward.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT07604714Recruiting
Shoulder Replacement Surgery: Testing a Bone-Removal Technique
This trial compares two surgical approaches for reverse total shoulder replacement—a procedure that replaces a damaged shoulder joint. Researchers are testing whether removing part of a shoulder bone (the coracoid) helps improve your arm's ability to rotate inward after surgery.
AnnecyAges 18 years+ - NCT07595341Enrolling by invitation
Breathing Training for Competitive Swimmers
This study tests whether a special breathing-exercise program can improve how well swimmers' lungs work and their swimming performance. Researchers will teach swimmers techniques to strengthen the muscles used for breathing and measure how it affects their ability to swim.
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07561242Recruiting
Skin response to fractional laser treatments in darker skin tones
This study measures how skin changes after two types of laser treatments (gentler and stronger) on the forearm. Researchers want to understand how these lasers work on darker skin types to improve safety and results.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT07515287Enrolling by invitation
Pilates for Back Pain Recovery in Middle-Aged Women
This study tests whether Pilates exercises can help women aged 45–60 with chronic lower back disc problems improve their balance, leg strength, and body awareness. Pilates focuses on core stability and controlled movement, which may help restore function lost due to the disc herniation.
Kahramanmaraş, onikişubatAges 45–60 - NCT07484477Recruiting
Sitting less to improve heart and lung function after heart surgery
This study tests whether helping people sit less and move more after heart surgery can improve their breathing, heart function, and quality of life. If you're between 50 and 80 and have had heart surgery, this may help you recover better.
Peshawar, KPKAges 50–80 - NCT07514013Recruiting
Olive Oil Extract for Knee Comfort and Function
This study tests whether a daily olive oil extract capsule can help improve knee comfort and function in adults with ongoing knee discomfort. Participants will track their symptoms and wear an activity monitor while taking the supplement.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 40–75 - NCT07516990Recruiting
Parathyroid Tissue Injection During Thyroid Surgery
This study tests whether injecting parathyroid tissue into the forearm during thyroid surgery helps prevent low calcium levels after surgery. Parathyroid glands control calcium in your body, and they can be damaged during thyroid surgery.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT07501923Recruiting
How heat exposure day and night affects human health
This study looks at how exposure to heat during the day, night, or both affects the health of healthy young adults. It may help understand how heat impacts the body and find ways to protect people from heat-related risks.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–30 - NCT07369440Recruiting
Power training for fall risk in older adults
This study tests whether a community-based power training program can help reduce fall risk in older adults. It compares results for people who have fallen in the past year and those who haven't.
Maia, Porto DistrictAges 65 years+ - NCT07400484Recruiting
N-CAD levels and brain function in children with autism
This study compares levels of a protein called N-CAD and brain function in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) versus typically developing children. It may help researchers understand how the brain works differently in autism.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 3–5 - NCT07419555Recruiting
Belgian study on lung function over time
This study tracks lung function over time in people with chronic lung disease. It helps doctors understand how lung health changes and may improve future care.
EdegemAges 18 years+ - NCT07386769Recruiting
Brain activity during social interaction in opioid use
This study looks at how the brain works during social interactions in people who use opioids regularly. It may help researchers understand how opioid use affects the way you connect with others.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07338825Enrolling by invitation
Ankle instability study for Egyptian soccer players
This study looks at how common ankle instability is among soccer players in Egypt. The goal is to understand how many players have ongoing ankle issues, which may help improve future training or treatment.
CairoAges 8–35 - NCT07342816Recruiting
Mindfulness for basketball players: an 8-week study
This study tests whether mindfulness training can improve athletic performance and movement in college basketball players. If you are a healthy athlete with little or no meditation experience, you may be eligible.
MacaoAges 18 years+ - NCT07346989Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve function in frail older adults
This study uses a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS) to see if it can improve physical function and daily activities in older adults who are showing early signs of frailty. You will be asked to do some simple exercises and cognitive tasks while receiving or not receiving the stimulation.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 65–90 - NCT07324902Recruiting
How Lp(a) affects heart and blood vessel health
This study looks at how a fatty substance in your blood called lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), might affect the stiffness of your arteries and how well your heart muscle works. It will help us understand if high Lp(a) is connected to early signs of heart disease.
Athens, AtticaAges 18–75 - NCT07236580Recruiting
Breathing exercises for teens with ear problems and smoke exposure
This study tests whether special breathing exercises can help teenagers with a blocked eustachian tube (the tube that connects the ear to the throat) whose parents smoke. It aims to improve ear and lung function.
Giza, DokkiAges 13–17 - NCT07219693Recruiting
QuantaFlo HD Blood Flow Study
This study tests a device called QuantaFlo HD that measures blood flow in your legs and arms. It may help detect circulation problems in people with heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 22 years+ - NCT07151105Recruiting
Vitamin C for gut health in adults with obesity
This trial tests whether taking vitamin C supplements helps improve gut barrier function in adults with obesity. You'll follow a low-fruit-and-vegetable diet for two, two-week periods.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–50 - NCT07133477Recruiting
Fish oil for skin health
This study tests whether taking fish oil concentrate can improve skin function in adults who have sensitive, redness-prone skin. If you're between 35 and 65 and have skin that easily gets dry or red, this might be a good fit.
CardiffAges 35–65 - NCT07077044Recruiting
Testing nerve stimulation for kids with constipation
This study tests a new treatment for children with long-lasting constipation that hasn't improved with standard care. It compares nerve stimulation (TTNS with or without a special device called PHUS) against usual therapy to see which works best.
JerusalemAges 4–14 - NCT07739836Recruiting
How study habits affect body awareness and muscle health in university students
This study looks at how the way students use their bodies during studying—like sitting at a desk or using screens—might affect their muscle function and body awareness. It compares physiotherapy and architecture students to see if their different daily activities have different effects.
IstanbulAges 18–25
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for function?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,557 recruiting function 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 function 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 function 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.