Clinical trials
Patient Activation clinical trials
Below are recruiting patient activation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 425 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06561451Recruiting
Comparing two IVF methods for severe sperm shape issues
This trial compares two lab techniques (ICSI alone vs. ICSI with AOA) to see which leads to more live births for couples where the male partner has very abnormal sperm shape (99-100% abnormal). The study focuses on women aged 20-37 who are undergoing fertility treatment.
ShanghaiAges 20–37 - NCT05680220Recruiting
40 Hz light therapy for adults with depression
This trial studies whether daily 40 Hz light stimulation can reduce symptoms of major depression. You’d use a light device for about an hour each day for 6 weeks, while researchers track changes in depression severity.
Copenhagen, DenmarkAges 18–75 - NCT05040711Recruiting
Mindfulness app for serious illness patients and caregivers
This study tests whether a mindfulness training delivered through a phone or tablet can help people and their caregivers cope with serious illness. You may be eligible if you’re 60 or older (as a patient) or an adult caregiver, and if simple screening questionnaires suggest you could benefit.
Livingston, New JerseyAges 21 years+ - NCT04877197Recruiting
Home telehealth coaching to improve mood after heart hospitalization
This Phase 3 study tests a home-based telehealth program (behavioral activation coaching) to improve functioning in people who recently left the hospital after a heart-related event and also have major depression. It may help you feel more able to do everyday activities and better manage depression symptoms.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT04120714Recruiting
tDCS brain stimulation for problematic internet gaming use
This trial tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation method (tDCS) can help teens or adults reduce problematic internet gaming. It’s designed for people who meet diagnostic criteria for “pathological use of internet gaming.”
DijonAges 12 years+ - NCT04023019Recruiting
Hemophilia A trial for people with FVIII inhibitors
This trial studies a treatment approach for people with hemophilia A who develop antibodies (inhibitors) that block clotting factor FVIII. It may help those whose usual FVIII therapy is not working because of these inhibitors.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges Any age - NCT07251699Enrolling by invitation
Early weight bearing and knee exercises for tibial plateau fractures
This study tests if starting to put weight on your leg and doing knee exercises soon after surgery helps patients with a specific type of tibial plateau fracture recover better.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 25–50 - NCT04135664RecruitingPhase 3
Compare surgery vs chemoradiation for early throat cancer
This study compares two ways to treat a type of esophagus cancer: surgical removal (esophagectomy) versus chemoradiation (chemo plus radiation). It is for people with early-stage findings where scans suggest no lymph node spread.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–75 - NCT07517380Recruiting
Brain exercises and lifestyle program for mild memory loss
This study tests whether guided exercises targeting memory, thinking skills, and daily habits can help people with mild cognitive impairment (early memory or thinking problems that don't severely impact daily life). You'll participate in a structured rehabilitation program designed to support brain health.
Milan, MilanoAges 50 years+ - NCT05601726RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug for hard-to-treat AML or high-risk MDS
This early study tests a new medicine (ABD-3001) to see if it’s safe and tolerable, how the body handles it, and whether it shows early signs of helping people with relapsed or hard-to-treat AML or high-risk MDS. It may be an option if standard treatments have already failed and you can’t receive a stem cell transplant.
Marseille, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06443320Recruiting
Video drama therapy for children with autism who love screens
This trial tests a video-based drama therapy program for children with autism spectrum disorder who enjoy watching screens. It aims to see if regular sessions can help improve social skills and engagement.
Aulnay-sous-BoisAges 3–15 - NCT07335003Recruiting
Sunscreen study for preventing skin damage in older adults with actinic keratoses
This study tests a new sunscreen (Anthelos Fluide 100 KA+ UVMune 400) to see if it can protect skin and prevent further sun damage in people who already have multiple actinic keratoses (precancerous spots). It may help reduce the risk of new spots or skin cancer.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 60 years+ - NCT06406803Recruiting
Exercise vs. diet for prostate cancer patients before surgery
This study compares the effects of exercise and a low-calorie diet on how your body builds proteins in your tumor and muscles. It may help men with prostate cancer who are about to have surgery.
HasseltAges 18 years+ - NCT05382728RecruitingPhase 3
Test drug for EGFR-mutant lung cancer without prior treatment
This Phase 3 trial studies TY-9591 in people with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has specific EGFR gene changes. It’s for those who haven’t had earlier medicines for advanced lung cancer, and it aims to see if the drug works better or safer than the comparison treatment.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–80 - NCT07187219Recruiting
TMS for nerve pain in cancer patients
This trial tests if repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation, can reduce chronic nerve pain caused by cancer or its treatment. It may help patients who have not found relief from standard pain medications.
Saint-EtienneAges 18–85 - NCT05655780Recruiting
Irinotecan care guided by tumor genes and gut bacteria
This study looks at whether a patient’s tumor genetic makeup and gut bacteria activity can predict how well irinotecan-based treatment works and what side effects they might have. It may help personalize treatment to improve survival and quality of life for people with metastatic or unresectable colon cancer.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06820021Recruiting
Strength-based exercise program at home for older adults
This study tests a personalized home exercise program to help older adults regain strength and independence after a hospital stay. If you are 60 or older, had a recent hospital stay of at least 2 days, and are at risk of losing function, this program may help you stay active and recover better.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT06618859Recruiting
Time-restricted eating for moderate kidney disease
This study tests if eating only during a limited daytime window (like 8 or 10 hours) can help people with moderate chronic kidney disease and protein in their urine. It might be a way to improve kidney health without medication.
GenevaAges 18 years+ - NCT05679349Recruiting
Help your clinic improve lung cancer screening for smokers
This study helps primary care clinics reach people who have a long smoking history so they can get lung cancer screening at the right time. It may help you (and others) get reminders and outreach to make screening easier to schedule.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 50–77 - NCT05039632RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NBTXR3 plus radiation with anti-PD-1 for advanced lung or liver cancers
This study tests whether adding NBTXR3 (given into a tumor) and targeted radiation to anti–PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy can improve cancer control in advanced cancers that have spread to the lung and/or liver. Participants may be assigned to different radiation approaches to try to trigger tumor shrinkage in both treated and nearby or distant tumor areas.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02582697RecruitingPhase 3
Faster vs standard chemotherapy for spreading germ cell tumors
This Phase 3 trial compares a faster chemotherapy approach versus the standard schedule for people with intermediate- or poor-risk metastatic germ cell tumors. The goal is to see which schedule works better and is safer enough to use as initial treatment.
Downey, CaliforniaAges 11–50 - NCT07378735Recruiting
Back to Life: early rehab after spinal fusion surgery
This trial tests an early rehabilitation program for people having lumbar spinal fusion surgery to see if it helps them get back to daily life faster. It may be a good option if you live in Copenhagen or Frederiksberg and have had low back pain for more than three months.
Glostrup MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07624630Recruiting
Brain Activity and Walking After Stroke
This study examines how your brain works when you walk and think at the same time after stroke. Researchers will use brain imaging to understand this process, which could help develop better rehabilitation strategies.
Solna, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07389772Enrolling by invitation
Immune markers in tooth retreatments for diabetics
This study tests whether different ways of activating the immune system during root canal retreatment affect levels of certain immune markers (TLR9, IL6, IL10, TNF-alfa) in people with type 2 diabetes. If you need a repeat root canal on a front tooth or lower premolar, you may be able to join.
Kirikkale, KırıkkaleAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for patient activation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 425 recruiting patient activation 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 patient activation 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 patient activation 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.