Clinical trials
NIRS clinical trials
Below are recruiting nirs clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 57 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06705855Recruiting
Predicting kidney injury after heart surgery using skin sensors
This study tests whether a special light-based monitor on your skin (near your kidney and arm) can predict kidney injury after heart surgery. It aims to help doctors protect your kidneys during and after the procedure.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT04619355Recruiting
People who had a special heart scan during stent placement
This study follows people who already had a stent put in (PCI) using a special imaging test (NIRS-IVUS) to look at heart outcomes over time. If you agreed and can attend follow-up visits, this registry may help doctors better understand how this imaging-guided approach performs.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06430372RecruitingPhase 1
Dye-guided endoscopy to see gut blood vessels
This trial tests a new dye that lights up blood vessels in the gut during an endoscopy, using a special camera. It may help doctors see abnormal areas more clearly.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07732244Recruiting
Testing a wireless brain oxygen monitor in the NICU
This study is testing a new wireless device that monitors oxygen levels in the brain. It is for babies already using a similar wired monitor, to see if the wireless version works just as well.
Montreal, QuebecAges Any age - NCT04106479Recruiting
Baby heart ultrasound study in newborn congenital heart defects
This study records newborn heart measurements (using medical imaging) to compare babies with certain congenital heart defects to healthy-term babies. The goal is to see how well one test matches another, which may help doctors better understand heart conditions in newborns.
Montreal, QuebecAges birth–1 week - NCT06400563Recruiting
MRg-NIRS breast cancer imaging study for small tumors
This study tests a new imaging method that combines MRI with light scanning to get better pictures of breast cancer before surgery. You may qualify if you have a recent breast cancer diagnosis with a tumor that is 2 cm or smaller and can have an MRI.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 18–83 - NCT06512870Recruiting
Detecting perfusion problems in leg injuries
This trial tests two devices to see if they can quickly detect when a leg muscle is not getting enough blood after a serious leg injury.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–75 - NCT06713161Recruiting
New dye to spot breast cancer during surgery
This study tests a special dye that helps surgeons see breast cancer tissue and nearby lymph nodes more clearly during surgery. The goal is to make sure all cancer is removed while sparing healthy tissue.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–75 - NCT07109856Recruiting
A new tool to predict infection in newborns
This study tests a simple non-invasive score that uses blood flow in muscles to predict if a newborn has or will develop high inflammation levels (C-reactive protein). It may help doctors start treatment earlier in babies with breathing problems.
Graz, StyriaAges birth–6 hours - NCT07154563Recruiting
Quick test for breast cancer spread to lymph nodes using a new probe
This trial uses a special probe that lights up cancer cells to quickly check if breast cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. It may help doctors decide how much surgery is needed.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–75 - NCT07222722Recruiting
Brain oxygen monitoring for preterm babies and kidney health
This trial uses a special monitor to check oxygen levels in the brain of very premature babies. It aims to see if low oxygen affects kidney health.
New York, New YorkAges 6 months–7 months - NCT07267416Recruiting
Monitoring to prevent confusion after heart surgery
This trial uses brain monitoring during heart surgery to try to prevent post-surgery confusion or memory problems. It may help if you are having valve repair or bypass surgery.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT07285720Recruiting
Language Development in Williams Syndrome
This study looks at how children and adults with Williams syndrome learn language. Researchers want to understand how sounds and word patterns affect language skills in this condition.
AmiensAges 6 years+ - NCT07295262RecruitingEarly Phase 1
New imaging to guide liver cancer surgery
This trial tests a new imaging technique that uses a special dye combined with a chemotherapy drug to help surgeons see and remove liver cancer more precisely during surgery. It is for people with a first-time, single liver tumor that is small and can be surgically removed.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT02793999Recruiting
Near-infrared monitoring to guide cooling in newborns
This study tests a special, non-invasive sensor (near-infrared light) to help doctors choose the best cooling treatment for some newborns after brain injury. It may improve how well cooling works and how safely it’s managed in the first week of life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 2 years - NCT05595954Recruiting
Personalized anesthesia plan to protect the brain during heart surgery
This trial studies whether tailoring anesthesia and monitoring the brain’s blood-flow control during heart surgery can improve neurological outcomes (brain-related function and recovery). It may help by guiding anesthesia in a more individualized way and checking how well the brain is protected during the operation.
BaselAges 65 years+ - NCT07541612Recruiting
Monitoring Spinal Cord Blood Flow During Aortic Surgery
This study tests a non-invasive monitoring device (NIRS) that tracks blood flow to the spinal cord during planned aortic surgery. The goal is to better understand and prevent spinal cord damage that can cause paralysis after major aortic procedures.
Naples, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06661525Enrolling by invitation
Monitoring blood flow in new tissue after head and neck cancer surgery
This trial uses a near-infrared light device (NIRS) to monitor blood flow in the new tissue after free flap surgery for head and neck cancer. It helps doctors check that the flap is healing well.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges 18–60 - NCT07610746Recruiting
Brain Blood Flow in Newborns Exposed to Opioids Before Birth
This study looks at how opioid exposure during pregnancy affects blood flow and brain function in newborns. Researchers will compare babies exposed to opioids in the womb with babies who were not exposed, to better understand how prenatal opioid exposure affects the developing brain.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges Up to 1 day - NCT04270734Recruiting
Brain-wave study of hearing timing from babyhood to adulthood
This study looks at brain activity (brain waves) when babies hear sounds with timing, and how that changes with age. It may help researchers understand early brain development in hearing and processing sounds.
AmiensAges birth–1 day - NCT03097575RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Imaging-guided lung surgery using special near-infrared light
This trial tests whether using special near-infrared imaging can help surgeons better guide lung tumor removal during minimally invasive or open chest surgery. It may improve how accurately the surgical area is identified during the operation.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04266574Recruiting
Blood pressure–guided care for older or frail surgical patients
This study tests a goal-based blood pressure treatment approach during major surgery for people at higher risk (often older or frail with high blood pressure). The goal is to see if this BRAIN-targeted strategy can improve how patients do after surgery.
Rozzano, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT05417542Recruiting
Study how young brains hear rhythms
This study looks at how babies’ brains process rhythm and sound. It may help researchers understand early brain development, especially from premature birth through infancy.
AmiensAges birth–18 years - NCT06744387Recruiting
Monitoring oxygen in thigh flaps after reconstructive surgery
This trial tests a device that measures oxygen levels in skin flaps used during reconstructive surgery. It may help doctors ensure the flap is healing well after surgery on an arm or leg.
Edegem, AntwerpAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for nirs?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 57 recruiting nirs 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 nirs 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 nirs 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.