Clinical trials
NIRS clinical trials
Below are recruiting nirs clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 56 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06910228Enrolling by invitation
Brain oxygen changes during spine surgery position shifts
This study measures how your child's brain oxygen levels change when they are repositioned during spine surgery. It may help make surgeries safer for teens and young adults.
Columbus, OhioAges 10–21 - NCT07270341Recruiting
Checking brain oxygen during shoulder surgeries in sitting position
This trial monitors brain oxygen levels during shoulder surgeries done in a beach chair (semi-sitting) position under general anesthesia. It helps doctors understand how well the brain gets oxygen during these surgeries.
AntalyaAges 18 years+ - NCT07747701Recruiting
Monitoring brain blood flow after stroke treatment to predict recovery
This study looks at whether monitoring brain blood flow after a blocked artery is opened can help predict if the treatment will be successful. It may help doctors identify who might need additional help after stroke treatment.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07729449Recruiting
Predicting headache after cesarean using ultrasound and oxygen monitoring
This trial measures how well two monitoring tools (optic nerve ultrasound and brain oxygen levels) can predict headache after a planned cesarean. It may help find better ways to prevent post-dural puncture headache.
Ordu, AltinorduAges 18–40 - NCT04061148Recruiting
Near-infrared testing to assess depression
This study uses a near-infrared light test to measure things related to depression. It includes people without depression and people diagnosed with major depressive disorder receiving care at UCSF/SFVAMC, to see how well the test fits with depression status.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04864171Recruiting
Registry to study heart vessel imaging with a special light test
This registry collects images of coronary artery blockages during a routine heart procedure. It uses a special light-based imaging scan to help researchers understand how well the test shows artery lesions.
MiyazakiAges 20–95 - NCT05847634Recruiting
Testing how deep sedation affects blood flow in ARDS
This study looks at whether giving deep sedation (and sometimes muscle-paralyzing medicines) changes blood flow and oxygen delivery in the brain during acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It is a pilot study, meaning it mainly aims to understand safety and gather early information.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT05985525Recruiting
Monitoring blood flow in ICU patients with severe infection or shock
This study monitors tiny blood vessels under the tongue using a non-invasive device to see how well blood flows in ICU patients on a breathing machine. Researchers hope to improve care for patients with serious infections or shock.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06204835RecruitingPhase 1
ITGA6-targeted dye for liver cancer surgery guidance
This trial uses a special dye that lights up during surgery to help doctors see and remove liver cancer cells that have a specific protein (ITGA6). It aims to make surgery more precise and effective.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06393894Recruiting
Latvian Early Atherosclerosis Registry Study
This study is gathering information from people with early heart artery blockages (occurring before age 55 for men or 65 for women) who need or have had treatment like stents or bypass. It helps doctors understand long-term outcomes.
RigaAges 18–65 - NCT06421987Recruiting
Heart, lung, and brain function in Hodgkin lymphoma survivors
This study looks at how heart, lung, and brain blood flow are affected in adults who survived Hodgkin lymphoma as children. It compares survivors who had certain treatments to healthy volunteers.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06511037RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Dye injection to help see cancer during belly surgery
This study tests a special dye, called pafolacianine, that is injected before surgery to help surgeons see hidden cancer spots in the belly during the operation. The goal is to see if using this dye improves how completely the cancer is removed in people with gastrointestinal cancer that has spread to the belly lining.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06526091Recruiting
Monitoring brain oxygen during cord care for preterm babies
This study looks at how we hold and manage the umbilical cord right after birth in preterm babies (born before 34 weeks). It uses a special monitor on the baby's head to check oxygen levels in the brain while doctors decide the best way to care for the cord.
LondonAges 1 minute–1 day - NCT06647901RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
ICG dye imaging for giant cell tumor surgery
This trial uses a special dye (ICG) and a camera to help surgeons see the tumor better during surgery for giant cell tumors of bone in the arms or legs. The goal is to remove all of the tumor while saving as much healthy bone as possible.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06667167RecruitingPhase 2
First-line Keytruda + chemo then Keytruda + Trodelvy for SCLC
This trial tests a two-step treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer: first, chemotherapy combined with Keytruda (an immunotherapy), followed by Keytruda plus Trodelvy (another targeted drug). The goal is to see if this combination helps people live longer and keeps the cancer under control.
Jerusalem, IsraelAges 18–99 - NCT06672497Recruiting
Testing a light sensor for muscle health in breast and gynecological cancer patients
This study uses a safe, non-invasive light sensor (near-infrared spectroscopy) to measure how well your muscles use oxygen. Researchers want to learn if this tool can help monitor muscle health in people with breast or gynecological cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body.
Greenville, South CarolinaAges 20 years+ - NCT06778603RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Using B7-H3 imaging to guide osteosarcoma surgery
This trial tests a special dye that targets B7-H3, a protein found on osteosarcoma cells. Before your surgery, the dye is injected and helps surgeons see tumor edges more clearly, so they can remove all of the cancer while saving healthy tissue.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06972771Recruiting
Trop2-imaging dye helps find early bladder cancer during surgery
This study uses a special imaging dye that targets a protein called Trop2, which is often found on bladder cancer cells. During your surgery, the dye will help doctors see the cancer more clearly with advanced imaging so they can remove it completely.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–80 - NCT06994494Recruiting
Noninvasive blood pressure monitoring for newborns using light sensors
This trial tests a new noninvasive method to monitor blood pressure in newborns using light sensors on the scalp. It aims to understand if this device, called FlexNIRS, can accurately track blood pressure without needing an arterial line or frequent cuff measurements.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 6 months–10 months - NCT07010380Recruiting
Finding parathyroid glands with AI imaging during thyroid surgery
This trial uses a special camera and AI software during thyroid or parathyroid surgery to help surgeons identify and protect the parathyroid glands. The goal is to reduce complications like low calcium levels after surgery.
Fuzhou, FJAges 18 years+ - NCT07081308Recruiting
Brain-computer interface with leg supports for stroke recovery
This study tests a brain-computer interface combined with special leg supports (pneumoorthoses) to help people recover leg movement after a stroke. It may be an option if you had a stroke in the upper part of the brain and have mild to moderate leg weakness.
MoscowAges 18–80 - NCT07181447Recruiting
Light test for muscle-based pelvic pain
This study uses a light device on the skin to detect muscle trigger points in women with long-term pelvic pain. The goal is to see if near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) can help diagnose myofascial pelvic pain more easily.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07294638Recruiting
New imaging method to find cancer spread in early gastric cancer
This trial tests a new dye that helps surgeons see if early gastric cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. It might help guide the extent of surgery needed.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07295340Recruiting
New imaging dye test for liver cancer detection
This trial tests a special dye that targets liver cancer cells to help surgeons see tumor edges more clearly during surgery. It may help ensure all cancer is removed in one operation.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for nirs?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 56 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.