Clinical trials
Patient Comfort clinical trials
Below are recruiting patient comfort clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 22 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07261839Enrolling by invitation
Meditation's effect on anxiety and pain during endoscopy
This study tests whether a guided meditation can help you feel less anxious and more comfortable during an endoscopy procedure. It may be a good fit if you are having an endoscopy for the first time and want a non-drug way to relax.
Gaziantep, ŞehitkamilAges 18 years+ - NCT07147270Recruiting
Patient Position Effect on Pleurodesis for Pleural Effusion
This trial looks at how your body position during a procedure called pleurodesis (which helps prevent fluid from building up around your lungs) affects the outcome. It may help if you have fluid in the chest caused by cancer and are scheduled for this treatment.
CairoAges Any age - NCT06977867Enrolling by invitation
Stress balls for comfort and anxiety in dialysis
This study tests whether using a stress ball during hemodialysis (a treatment for kidney failure) helps patients feel more comfortable, less anxious, and more satisfied with their care.
Bitlis, TatvanAges 18–98 - NCT06585748Recruiting
Lidocaine spray for comfort during bladder catheterization
This trial tests if using lidocaine spray can make bladder catheterization more comfortable for men. If you are an adult male who needs this procedure, this study may help reduce discomfort.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18–92 - NCT06996379Recruiting
Testing J-Tip for pain relief during belly fluid drainage
This trial tests a device called J-Tip that numbs the skin before a paracentesis (a procedure to drain fluid from your belly). It's for adults with cirrhosis and ascites in the emergency department or hospital, and aims to make the procedure less painful.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07335302Recruiting
Study to improve comfort during brachytherapy device removal
This study looks at improving comfort and reducing distress when removing the internal device used in brachytherapy (a type of radiation) for gynecologic cancer. You will be asked to fill out surveys about how you feel before, during, and after the removal.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06830369Recruiting
Virtual reality for comfort after major surgery in the ICU
This study tests if using virtual reality can help you feel more comfortable while recovering in the intensive care unit (ICU) after major surgery. If you are having heart or major abdominal surgery and will stay in the ICU for at least 2 days, you may be able to try a VR program to see if it eases your stay.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07266987Recruiting
Multisensory methods for comfort during thyroid biopsy
This study tests whether adding multisensory methods (like calming sounds or visuals) during a thyroid biopsy can make the procedure more comfortable for patients. It involves watching a short video before the biopsy and answering questions about your comfort level.
Muş, CenterAges 18–90 - NCT07488468Recruiting
Shortening fasting before planned surgery
This trial tests a program to reduce how long patients must fast before elective surgery. Shorter fasting may make patients more comfortable and could help recovery.
GiessenAges Any age - NCT07626684Enrolling by invitation
Ice Pack After Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy Surgery
This study tests whether applying ice packs to the abdomen after a minimally invasive hysterectomy (removal of the uterus through the vagina) helps reduce pain and speed recovery. You would be randomly assigned to either receive ice pack treatment or standard care.
MuğlaAges 48–70 - NCT06346132Recruiting
Does virtual reality help during heart device surgery?
This study tests if wearing a virtual reality headset during a heart device implant or battery change helps you feel more comfortable and relaxed. The surgery is done under local anesthesia (numbing medicine) while you stay awake, and you go home the same day.
Lugano, Canton TicinoAges 18 years+ - NCT07653035Recruiting
Can a weighted blanket help with anxiety during cancer treatment?
This study tests whether using a weighted blanket during intravenous cancer therapy (like chemo or immunotherapy) can reduce anxiety, stress, and depression, and increase comfort. It also checks if nurses find it easy to use.
Muscat, SeebAges 18 years+ - NCT07367269Recruiting
Mandala coloring for anxiety in breast cancer chemo patients
This study tests if coloring mandalas can help reduce anxiety, distress, and improve comfort in breast cancer patients during outpatient chemotherapy.
ArtvinAges 18 years+ - NCT07408921Recruiting
Ice or Warm Pack for Drain Removal Comfort
This study tests whether putting an ice pack or a warm gel pad on your skin before pulling out a surgical drain can lower anxiety and pain, and make you more comfortable. It is designed for people who had open urological surgery and have one drain that needs to be removed.
Mersin, TurkeyAges 18 years+ - NCT07710469Enrolling by invitation
Weighted blanket for comfort during vent weaning
This trial is testing whether a special weighted blanket can help you feel more calm and comfortable as doctors slowly reduce the support from your breathing machine. It's for people who are on a ventilator and ready to start the weaning process.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07731477Recruiting
Virtual reality mindfulness for anxiety in breast cancer chemo
This study tests if using virtual reality for mindfulness exercises can help reduce anxiety, improve comfort, sleep, and fatigue in women with breast cancer who are about to start chemotherapy. It compares VR mindfulness to standard care.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06857760Recruiting
Soothing methods after spine surgery for nausea and thirst
This study tests three different methods to help reduce nausea, thirst, and discomfort after lower back disc surgery. It compares simple soothing techniques (like cold packs or mouth care) to see which works best for a quicker, more comfortable recovery.
AmasyaAges 18 years+ - NCT04645628Recruiting
Improving MRI scan order for better comfort and image quality
This study looks at the best order to take MRI images so scans are more comfortable and produce better-quality pictures. You may be eligible if you are having an MRI of many body areas as part of your routine care.
NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT06670859Enrolling by invitation
Does a special gown help anxiety after surgery?
This study tests if wearing a special coverall gown while moving around after surgery helps reduce anxiety and improve comfort, privacy, and satisfaction. It is for patients who have a urinary catheter and surgical drains.
KütahyaAges 18 years+ - NCT04428164Enrolling by invitation
Improving pain and sleep with non-drug hospital supports
This trial looks at non-medication ways to improve comfort (pain) and sleep for hospital patients. You may be asked to use study supports and complete short surveys.
Dallas, TexasAges 20 years+ - NCT06927804Recruiting
Virtual reality for comfort during port placement
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (a headset showing calming images) can help patients feel more comfortable and less distressed while having a small device (a port) inserted under the skin for chemotherapy or other cancer treatments.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06717308Recruiting
Testing a gentler adhesive drape for wound therapy
This trial compares a special adhesive drape (the switchable one) with the standard drape during negative pressure wound therapy (a treatment that uses suction to help heal wounds after surgery). The goal is to see if the new drape causes less pain when removed.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for patient comfort?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 22 recruiting patient comfort 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 comfort 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 comfort 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.