Clinical trials
Health-Related Social Needs clinical trials
Below are recruiting health-related social needs clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 12 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06412029Enrolling by invitation
Improving social needs screening in community cancer clinics
This study aims to help community cancer clinics find better ways to ask patients about their social needs, like food, housing, or transportation. Researchers will work with clinic staff and patients to improve how these screenings happen.
Newark, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT06950983Recruiting
Navigating Financial Needs for Young Cancer Survivors
This study is testing a program that helps young people with cancer (ages 15–39) manage money and other everyday needs. It aims to reduce stress and improve well-being during and after treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 15 years+ - NCT05692388Recruiting
Study social needs support for Black adults with kidney and diabetes
This study looks at health-related social needs—like barriers to food, housing, or care—in African American adults living with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. It uses a mixed-methods approach to understand needs better and what support may help.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT07043426Recruiting
Diabetes care support for social needs
This study tests if connecting people with type 2 diabetes who have high A1C levels (9% or more) to community resources for social needs (like food or housing) can help improve their diabetes control. It aims to see if addressing life challenges outside the clinic helps lower blood sugar.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07116629Recruiting
Catch a vibe: A PrEP study for HIV prevention
This study looks at how well long-acting injectable PrEP (a shot that prevents HIV) works for people who are at risk for HIV. Researchers want to understand the experience of patients and the healthcare staff who support them.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07168382Recruiting
AI-Powered Self-Care for Caregivers of Children
This study tests an AI-powered tool that helps caregivers of children find personalized resources for social needs like food, housing, or transportation. You'll use a simple app to get support for yourself and your family.
Columbus, OhioAges Any age - NCT07216118Recruiting
Helping teens with type 2 diabetes and their families
This study tests ways to help teens and young adults with type 2 diabetes and their families deal with social needs (like food, housing, or money challenges) that can affect health. You and a parent or caregiver will join together.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 13 years+ - NCT07278414Recruiting
Understanding families' needs during a child's cancer journey
This study asks caregivers of children with cancer about their families' non-medical needs, like housing, food, or transportation. The goal is to connect families with community resources that might help.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06831162Enrolling by invitation
Study on addressing health needs in diabetes care
This study looks at whether connecting people with type 2 diabetes, along with high blood pressure or high cholesterol, to resources for needs like food or housing can improve their health. It uses information from a screening questionnaire and may ask some patients to complete a survey.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07470372Enrolling by invitation
Work and housing program for adults at risk of homelessness
This study tests whether a program that offers housing help and job support can keep adults from becoming homeless. If you have recently been in an emergency department and are worried about losing your home or finding work, this may be a good fit for you.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06257095Recruiting
Phone Support Program for Older Adults Leaving APS
This study is testing a phone-based support program for older adults who have been helped by Adult Protective Services and are now moving on. College students in health fields will provide friendly, weekly check-in calls to help with social and emotional needs.
Houston, TexasAges 65 years+ - NCT06440785Recruiting
Taylor Swift and mental health study
This study looks at how Taylor Swift's music and public presence affect mental health. If you are a young adult living in Singapore who uses social media, you may be able to join by sharing your experiences online.
SingaporeAges 18–34
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for health-related social needs?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 12 recruiting health-related social needs 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 health-related social needs 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 health-related social needs 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.