Clinical trials
Patient Activation clinical trials
Below are recruiting patient activation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 443 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06987903Recruiting
Exercise and breathing program before weight-loss surgery
This trial tests if a program of physical exercise and breathing exercises before bariatric surgery helps patients recover better. It is for people having surgery at the Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital in Vigo.
Vigo, PontevedraAges 18–69 - NCT05641116Recruiting
Exercise plus education program for long-lasting Lyme-related symptoms
This trial tests whether a combined program of adapted exercise and therapeutic education can improve long-lasting symptoms that are thought to be related to Lyme disease. It may help people who have symptoms for over 6 months and are not very active currently.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT07229950RecruitingPhase 2
Experimental tablet for moderate to severe Ulcerative Colitis
This trial tests an experimental tablet, HRS-7085, for people with moderate to severe Ulcerative Colitis who haven't gotten enough help from standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06570135Recruiting
Brain activity during sex in men with lifelong premature ejaculation
This study looks at brain activity during sex in men with primary premature ejaculation (a lifelong condition of coming too quickly). It uses a brain imaging technique to see if there are differences in how the brain works during sexual activity.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–45 - NCT06469424Recruiting
Safety of Tofacitinib in Ulcerative Colitis
This study follows people with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis who are taking the medication tofacitinib (Xeljanz). It aims to track any safety concerns in a real-world setting, using information already collected in a European registry (UR-CARE).
BonheidenAges 18 years+ - NCT06212323Recruiting
Monitoring high-risk smoldering myeloma over time
This trial watches people with a high-risk form of smoldering myeloma (an early, inactive stage of bone marrow cancer) to learn more about how it changes. It may help doctors know who needs treatment later.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT05391217Recruiting
Remote activity and symptom surveys for transgender cancer survivors
This study tests whether it’s practical to track daily activity with a Fitbit and collect symptom/quality-of-life answers (surveys and possibly interviews) by phone or computer. It may help improve how care teams monitor well-being for transgender people who have had cancer or are at risk.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06057766Recruiting
Physical activity coaching after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a coaching program to help you become more physically active after surgery for early-stage lung cancer. It may help you recover and improve your well-being.
Genk, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06550687Recruiting
Studying how cancer patients like to learn about genetic results
This trial looks at the best ways to give cancer patients their genetic information before a special test called exome analysis. It aims to make sure you get the information in a way that feels right for you.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT06789003Recruiting
Prehabilitation with exercise for multiple myeloma patients
This trial tests whether a prehabilitation program using adapted physical activity can help multiple myeloma patients prepare for a stem cell transplant. It may improve your strength and recovery before and after the transplant.
AvignonAges 18 years+ - NCT07686081RecruitingPhase 3
Testing ponesimod for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis
This trial tests an oral medication called ponesimod for people with ulcerative colitis that hasn't responded well to other treatments. It aims to see if ponesimod can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.
Chula Vista, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07559006Recruiting
Shoulder Pain After Stroke and Its Effects on Arm Function
This study looks at how shoulder pain affects arm movement, balance, and daily activities in people who've had a stroke. Researchers want to understand the connection between shoulder pain and physical recovery after stroke.
Kütahya, KütahyaAges 18–80 - NCT07038356RecruitingPhase 3
Continuing empagliflozin for heart failure patients in hospital
This trial tests whether staying on the medication empagliflozin helps people with heart failure who are hospitalized for worsening symptoms. Empagliflozin is a type of drug called an SGLT2 inhibitor, which helps control blood sugar and protect the heart.
Jena, ThuringiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06794931Recruiting
Mediterranean diet for advanced colorectal cancer during chemo
This study tests whether a modified Mediterranean diet can help people with advanced colorectal cancer who are starting chemotherapy. It aims to see if the diet improves treatment side effects and quality of life.
Vimercate, MBAges 18–80 - NCT03675672RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing repeat bleeding from stomach or upper gut ulcers
This trial studies medicines to help stop bleeding from coming back after you’ve had an “idiopathic” stomach/upper gut ulcer bleed. It may help by reducing ulcer re-bleeding risk in people who don’t have common causes like H. pylori or common ulcer-triggering drugs.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT04788914Recruiting
Test saliva or blood markers to track kidney and leg disease treatment
This study looks at a gene marker (“lncRNA,” a natural molecule in the body) to see how well an oral absorbent, with or without probiotics, is helping people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who also have blocked leg arteries. It may help doctors better measure treatment impact and tailor care.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 20 years+ - NCT06830993Recruiting
Exercise program for kidney dialysis patients
This study tests a physical activity prescription program for people on hemodialysis. It aims to see if a personalized exercise plan can help improve health and well-being during dialysis treatment.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06234098RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called AT-1965 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can shrink tumors.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05759923RecruitingPhase 1
Study of OATD-02 for hard-to-treat solid tumors
This early (first-in-human) study tests whether OATD-02 is safe and tolerable, and whether it shows any anti-cancer activity. It is for adults with certain advanced or metastatic cancers that have already been treated with the standard options.
Bydgoszcz, Kuyavian-Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT03933670RecruitingPhase 2
MRI scan with special sugar to monitor prostate cancer on surveillance
This study uses a special MRI scan using “hyperpolarized” labeled pyruvate (a sugar-like substance) to see how prostate cancer may be behaving in people who are on active surveillance. It may help researchers monitor cancer without immediate treatment, by spotting changes earlier.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04046237Recruiting
Treating gum disease to study heart artery inflammation after a heart attack
This study tests whether treating severe gum disease in people who recently had a heart attack can reduce inflammation in the artery plaque. It may help researchers understand if gum treatment could benefit heart health after a heart attack.
ParisAges 30–70 - NCT04436042Recruiting
Hand brace therapy for adults with stroke-related arm weakness
This trial studies an active hand brace (orthosis) that helps improve hand use in daily life after stroke. You may be able to join if you have stroke-related hand weakness and can safely use the device as directed.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05009459Recruiting
App-based program to help chronic pain and daily activity
This study tests an eVIS tool that combines information about physical activity and pain to help people with long-lasting pain improve how pain affects daily life. You may be a good fit if you have chronic pain and can complete the program in Swedish using your own device.
FalunAges 18–67 - NCT05240352Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation help for bipolar depression anhedonia
This study looks at using brain scans to better tailor transcranial direct current stimulation (a noninvasive brain stimulation) for people with bipolar depression who feel little pleasure. It aims to see whether matching the stimulation to your brain signals can improve symptoms like anhedonia.
Houston, TexasAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for patient activation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 443 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.
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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.