Clinical trials
Hospitalization clinical trials
Below are recruiting hospitalization clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 15,146 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04819542Recruiting
Compression bandages to prevent fluid pockets after breast surgery
This study tests whether compression bandages can reduce “lymphoceles,” which are fluid collections that can happen after mastectomy-type breast surgery. If you’re having this surgery, the trial may help prevent complications and improve recovery.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT04788628Enrolling by invitation
Sound stimulation study for sleep and memory in epilepsy
This trial studies whether carefully timed sound (“auditory stimulation”) can change sleep patterns and memory in people with epilepsy. It may help researchers understand how to improve thinking and memory by adjusting how the brain sleeps.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–65 - NCT04829617Recruiting
Program to improve daily habits in heart failure
This trial studies a program designed to help people with heart failure improve health habits like diet, exercise, and taking medicines. It may help you feel better and stay on track if your current routines are hard to follow.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04809506Recruiting
Blood and genetic tests to predict future heart problems
This study looks for new body markers (including possible genetic traits) to better predict who is likely to have future cardiovascular events. Your results could help doctors estimate risk and choose prevention strategies more accurately.
ToulouseAges 18–99 - NCT04798469RecruitingPhase 2
Testosterone to reduce long-term spine pain in men on opioids
This Phase 2 study tests whether taking testosterone can lessen chronic non-cancer spinal pain in men who have low testosterone while using opioid pain medicines. It may help by improving hormone levels that could be affecting pain and overall wellbeing.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04785443RecruitingPhase 3
Check whether dye-guided imaging helps find parathyroid glands
This study tests whether using a special camera with a fluorescent dye (called ICG angiography) during total thyroid surgery can help doctors find the parathyroid glands more reliably. It aims to lower the risk of “low parathyroid hormone,” which can lead to low calcium after surgery.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT04806412Recruiting
Gene testing in lung cancer fluid samples
This study looks at fluid from around the lungs (pleural fluid) to find gene changes (oncodrivers) in people with non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this fluid can replace a tissue biopsy for testing.
Næstved, Region SjællandAges 18 years+ - NCT04797455Recruiting
Parent program for teens in inpatient mental health care
This study tests an intervention (a structured parent-focused program) for parents of teens who are currently hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or a suicide attempt. It may help families learn ways to support their teen during and after hospitalization.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 12–85 - NCT04795193Enrolling by invitation
Minithoracotomy vs open surgery for multiple blocked heart arteries
This trial compares two types of bypass surgery for people with multiple blocked heart arteries, to see which one better improves quality of life and how well the bypasses stay open. You may be assigned based on your preferences, and the study also tracks heart scan and follow-up results.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 25–85 - NCT04829526Recruiting
Study of suspected Guillain-Barré syndrome cases
This is an observational study that looks at people who were suspected to have Guillain-Barré syndrome and were cared for at University Hospital of Basel in the past. It does not test a new treatment—researchers review existing care to learn more about this condition.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT04819737Recruiting
MRI scan study to better detect spinal cord changes in MS
This study tests new MRI scan methods to more clearly find spinal cord lesions in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It may help improve how MS spinal cord changes are seen on scans.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT04788524Recruiting
Brain and stress study in depressed teens with control feelings
This study uses brain scans and short real-life mood/stress check-ins to understand how stress and perceived control work in teens with depression. It may help researchers better pinpoint brain patterns linked to depression and how teens experience control during stressful moments.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 14–18 - NCT04801862Recruiting
Understanding Clostridioides difficile infection over time
This study follows people who have a Clostridioides difficile infection to learn more about how the infection progresses and affects patients. By tracking symptoms and outcomes, researchers hope to improve future care.
Alicante, AlicanteAges 18 years+ - NCT02493478Recruiting
Improve safety during placing breathing tubes in children
This trial looks at ways to improve the safety and quality of emergency breathing tube placement in pediatric critical care and emergency settings. It may help reduce complications and improve how clinicians do these urgent procedures.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age - NCT01858285Recruiting
Genetics study for children with epilepsy
This study looks for genetic (inherited DNA) causes of epilepsy in children. It may help your family better understand what could be driving seizures, even if the cause isn’t known yet.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT03593408Recruiting
Study drug levels in children on ECMO
This study measures how sedating and pain medicines move through the body in children who are supported by ECMO (a heart-lung machine). It may help doctors choose safer and more effective dosing for sedation and pain control during ECMO.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–17 years - NCT04634994RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain scans to measure synapses in multiple sclerosis
This early study uses special brain scans (PET and MRI) to measure “synapse density” (how many connection points brain cells have) in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It may help researchers understand MS biology and improve future treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–60 - NCT04741230Recruiting
Test implant for severe corneal thinning to avoid transplant
This study tests a procedure called Xenia corneal lenticule in people with severe keratoconus or severe post-LASIK corneal thinning who want to avoid a corneal transplant. It aims to improve vision while checking safety and how well the new procedure works over time.
Wolverhampton, West MidlandsAges 18–79 - NCT04743609Recruiting
Studying RSV illness impact in babies with ear or lung symptoms
This study looks at how RSV (a common virus that can affect breathing) leads to illness in young children who come to the doctor with ear infections and/or breathing symptoms. It may help doctors better understand the “burden” RSV causes in both home/outpatient and hospital settings.
CréteilAges 1 day–2 years - NCT04745221Recruiting
Fecal microbes therapy to help prevent graft-versus-host disease
This trial studies a treatment made from donor gut microbes to help prevent a common complication after a transplant called acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD). It may help by improving the balance and variety of gut bacteria during recovery after haploidentical transplant.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18–60 - NCT04723654Recruiting
Wearable sensors to monitor vital signs in kids
This trial tests wearable smart sensors that continuously track vital signs in children in the hospital (especially the ICU). It may help doctors watch changes sooner and learn how well the sensors work on children during care.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Up to 18 years - NCT04757220Recruiting
Study of apathy in people with schizophrenia or depression
This study looks at “apathy,” or reduced motivation/interest, in people with schizophrenia or depression. It may help researchers understand what drives apathy and how to measure it in a clearer, more complete way.
StrasbourgAges 18–60 - NCT04746378Enrolling by invitation
Using CT scans to estimate kidney stone size
This study checks how accurately doctors can estimate the size of kidney stones using CT scan images before treatment. It may help improve planning for procedures like shockwave therapy, scope procedures, or surgery.
Ghent, Eastern-FlandersAges 18 years+ - NCT04720365Recruiting
Home video game rehab to help Parkinson’s walking and balance
This trial tests whether a serious (therapeutic) home video-game program can improve walking and balance problems for people with Parkinson’s disease who still have trouble even with levodopa. It also looks at whether the approach is worth it in real-world care (cost and benefits).
BordeauxAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hospitalization?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 15,146 recruiting hospitalization 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 hospitalization 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 hospitalization 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.