Clinical trials
Literacy clinical trials
Below are recruiting literacy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 80 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03322891Recruiting
Helping African-American men understand prostate cancer care
This study tests an approach to improve health understanding for African-American patients with early-stage prostate cancer. It may help you communicate better with your care team and feel more confident managing your diagnosis and next steps.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 25–100 - NCT05008497Recruiting
Cancer patients’ health literacy research at a specific hospital
This study looks at patients’ health literacy—how well people understand and use health information—among adults receiving care for cancer. It’s mainly for people who are followed at a particular hospital and who agree to have their medical data used.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05407168Recruiting
Conversation tool to help people make lung cancer decisions
This trial tests a low-reading-level conversation tool meant to help people with suspected lung cancer understand and make treatment decisions with their clinicians. It may help by making discussions clearer and easier to follow.
Hillsboro, OregonAges 18–99 - NCT05454969Recruiting
One-4-ALL initiative for patients, families, and care teams
This initiative includes both patient guardians and the healthcare providers who care for them. It likely tests or improves how care teams and families work together to support patients better.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–99 - NCT05548413Recruiting
Helping heart failure patients take meds with family support
This study tests whether family-focused coaching and easy-to-read materials can improve heart failure medication adherence. It also uses an electronic pillbox to track how consistently you take your meds, with your care partner involved.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT05829070Recruiting
Helps young adult cancer survivors understand health insurance
This study tests a program to improve health insurance know-how for young people who have finished cancer treatment. It may help you navigate coverage, costs, and benefits more confidently after cancer.
Murray, UtahAges 26–45 - NCT05977348Recruiting
Preschool nutrition lessons to help prevent future obesity
This trial tests a program to improve food knowledge and healthy eating habits in preschool children. It may help families by teaching practical ways to choose and handle foods earlier to reduce later obesity risk.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 3–6 - NCT06036810Recruiting
Spanish decision tool for ovarian cancer maintenance
This study tests a Spanish-language decision tool to help people with advanced ovarian cancer choose the best maintenance therapy after chemotherapy. It is for patients who can read or speak Spanish and are eligible for maintenance treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06156553Recruiting
School program to encourage walking or biking
This trial tests a program in four schools to see if it gets 9th graders to walk or bike more. It could help students be more active and healthy.
OsloAges 14–16 - NCT06437782Recruiting
Diabetes health literacy study in Reunion Island and France
This study looks at how well people with diabetes understand health information and make decisions about their care. It is being done in hospitals in Reunion Island and France to help improve diabetes education and support.
Saint-DenisAges 18 years+ - NCT06462833Recruiting
Health literacy and exercise in postmenopausal osteoporosis
This study looks at how understanding health information affects exercise and taking medicine correctly in women with osteoporosis after menopause. It aims to help improve bone health.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 45 years+ - NCT06508840Recruiting
Clear Conversations: Better communication for weight and lung health
This study looks at how different communication styles affect people taking part in weight management or pulmonary rehab programmes in Derbyshire. It also involves health staff who attend a training session called Verbal Health Literacy.
Matlock, ChesterfieldAges 18–90 - NCT06540898Recruiting
Mindful eating and movement for university students' well-being
This study tests whether practicing mindful eating and gentle movement can help university students improve their relationship with food, be more active, and feel better emotionally. It is designed for Chinese-speaking undergrads who are new to mindfulness.
MacaoAges 18–25 - NCT06587204Recruiting
Digital study for heart health in Black and Hispanic adults
This study uses a smartphone app to help Black and non-White Hispanic adults with heart or blood sugar conditions. It aims to make research easier to join from home and understand why some groups don't participate.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06600113Recruiting
Education to reduce children's anxiety before medical procedures
This study tests if an educational program can help lower anxiety in children who are about to have a medical procedure under anesthesia. If your child understands Icelandic or Finnish, this may be an option.
AkureyriAges 4–8 - NCT06614920Recruiting
Plant-based food prescription for food-insecure families
This study gives families who are struggling with food and money a free plant-based food prescription. It aims to see if healthy foods can improve health and reduce hunger.
Miami, FloridaAges Up to 99 years - NCT06674863Recruiting
Support for Black men after prostate cancer treatment
This study tests a personalized care plan to help Black and African American men who have finished treatment for prostate cancer. The goal is to see if the plan improves health understanding and follow-up care.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06842576Recruiting
Video to help teens get ready for adult healthcare
This study is testing a short video to help teens prepare for moving from pediatric to adult healthcare. It aims to see if the video makes teens feel more ready for this transition.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–17 - NCT06904690Recruiting
Health literacy training for older adults with type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether an online training program can help older adults with type 2 diabetes better understand and use health information. It may improve your ability to manage your diabetes.
AnconaAges 60 years+ - NCT06971146Recruiting
Nurse-led telehealth for gout management
This trial tests whether nurse-led telehealth visits can help people with gout maintain healthy urate levels. If you have gout and are already on medication like allopurinol, this study may offer a convenient way to manage your condition from home.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT07096102Recruiting
Helping people with metabolic syndrome improve health knowledge
This trial tests a program to help people with metabolic syndrome learn how to find and use health information. The goal is to give you tools to better manage your health.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07174466Recruiting
The e-SINCERE study: Improving connections with community services
This study tests a new way to connect patients with community services like food, housing, and health support. It helps researchers understand how patients use a screening tool and follow-up services.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07200453Recruiting
E-learning program to improve digital health skills for cancer patients
This trial tests an interactive e-learning tool designed to help cancer patients better understand and use digital health information. It aims to boost your digital health literacy, making it easier to navigate online resources and manage your care.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07232667Recruiting
Digital wellness study for active aging in Taiwan
This study uses digital devices (like an activity tracker and a sensor pad) to help older adults stay active and healthy. It is testing whether these tools can support aging well in Taiwan.
London, AlabamaAges 60 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for literacy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 80 recruiting literacy 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 literacy 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 literacy 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.