Clinical trials
Patient Comprehension clinical trials
Below are recruiting patient comprehension clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 142 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06878547Recruiting
Ultrasound study for breast cancer tissue structure
This study uses a special ultrasound technique (VisR) to look at the structure of breast tissue and collagen in women with suspicious or known breast cancer. The goal is to see if this imaging can help doctors better understand breast cancer without needing a biopsy.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 20–90 - NCT06315257RecruitingPhase 1
PVX7 vaccine for advanced cervical cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy vaccine called PVX7 for women with advanced cervical cancer that is caused by HPV. It aims to see if the vaccine can help prevent the cancer from coming back after standard treatment.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07447700Recruiting
Massage therapy during radiation for breast cancer
This study tests if focused chair massages after each radiation treatment can help with pain, movement, and quality of life for breast cancer patients. You would receive massages during your radiation treatment period.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07474519RecruitingPhase 4
Studying position and dwell time for BCG bladder cancer treatment
This trial tests whether changing your position while receiving BCG treatment (a liquid medicine placed directly into the bladder) can help it work better. You will wear a fitness tracker for a few days to monitor activity.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06432634Enrolling by invitation
Study of lung rehab before and after lung surgery
This study tests a hospital rehab program to see if it helps people recover better after lung surgery. It may help if you have trouble breathing or have limited lung function before surgery.
Chiayi CityAges 20 years+ - NCT06666192Recruiting
OSU Community Cancer Screening Program
This program aims to make cancer screening easier for people in certain neighborhoods near Ohio State University clinics. It works with clinics, healthcare providers, and patients to improve access to preventive care.
Columbus, OhioAges Any age - NCT07109154Recruiting
Study of lung cancer treatment patterns in the real world
This study looks at the medical records of people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer to understand what treatments they received and whether those treatments follow official guidelines. It may help doctors learn how to improve care for future patients.
RecifeAges Any age - NCT02560883Recruiting
Hairy cell leukemia patient data registry
This registry collects information about people with classic and variant hairy cell leukemia. It helps doctors learn from real-world patient data and may improve future care.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT00001539Recruiting
Understanding Symptoms After Lyme Disease Treatment
This research study examines why some people continue to have symptoms months after being treated for Lyme disease. Researchers will compare patients with ongoing symptoms to people who recovered well, to better understand what causes lasting problems and how to help.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 13–99 - NCT06065761Enrolling by invitation
Better risk assessment for heart failure in the ER
This trial looks at ways to better understand how serious heart failure is for people who come to the emergency room. It could help doctors decide on the best treatment more quickly.
Antioch, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05710809Recruiting
Exercise and health check study for older colorectal cancer patients
This trial looks at sarcopenia (loss of muscle strength/size) and vertigo (feeling dizzy or off-balance) in older adults with colorectal cancer. It tests whether a structured, exercise-based approach can help these issues alongside cancer care.
CopenhagenAges 65 years+ - NCT06225011RecruitingPhase 1
Can a common antidepressant help your immune system fight colorectal cancer before surgery?
This trial is testing whether a common antidepressant called fluoxetine (Prozac) can help your immune system fight colorectal cancer before surgery. It's for people with early-stage colorectal cancer who have not yet had treatment.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03050762Recruiting
Collecting and following up on endocrine disease at MD Anderson
This study gathers medical information from people being seen for thyroid, parathyroid, or adrenal conditions at MD Anderson and checks in over time. It also asks family members of participants who pass away for permission to learn the cause of death, which may help researchers understand links to endocrine disease.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT04022616Recruiting
Study immune cells in breast cancer patients
This study looks at how certain immune cells behave in people with breast cancer. It may help researchers understand the disease and how the immune system affects it.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05810701Recruiting
Geriatric screening for newly diagnosed ovarian cancer patients
This study looks at older adults with newly diagnosed epithelial ovarian cancer and checks health factors that can affect treatment, like day-to-day function and support needs. It may help doctors choose better care plans for older patients by understanding risks and needs early.
Odense, Region of South DenmarkAges 70–120 - NCT06429579Recruiting
Potts shunt for severe pulmonary hypertension in children
This trial tests a surgery called a Potts shunt for children with severe pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). It may help children who are still very sick despite standard medications.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 6 months–18 years - NCT02835911Recruiting
Lymphoma patient study for people living near Malawi’s main hospital
This is a study that enrolls people with suspected or confirmed lymphoma who come to Kamuzu Central Hospital. It aims to collect lymphoma information (including optional genetic testing of tumor samples) to better understand the disease in Malawi.
LilongweAges birth–99 years - NCT06075316Recruiting
Tracking recovery after chest surgery using patient check-ins
This study tests a simple way to track your recovery after major chest surgery by checking in with you through a phone call or online survey. You'll help doctors see how you're doing and improve care for future patients.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–99 - NCT06611787Recruiting
Registry study for congenital heart disease
This study collects information from people with congenital heart disease (a heart problem you're born with) over their entire life to better understand the condition and improve future care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT07060300Enrolling by invitation
Genetic testing for drug reactions in complex care children
This study looks at how children with complex medical conditions respond to medicines based on their genes. It may help personalize care by testing how your child's body processes certain drugs, all from a simple cheek swab.
Cincinnati, OhioAges Any age - NCT07435844Recruiting
Spa care for kidney and urinary health in adults
This study tests whether a comprehensive spa program can help adults with chronic kidney or urinary tract conditions like infections, stones, or after surgery. It's designed for patients who have not responded well to standard medications.
Mariánské Lázně, Carlsbad RegionAges 40–70 - NCT06796543Recruiting
Radiation for young patients with sarcoma that has spread
This trial tests whether targeted radiation can help children and young adults with sarcoma that has spread to a few spots in the body. It's for those who are newly diagnosed (Stratum A) or whose sarcoma has come back or worsened (Stratum B).
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 39 years - NCT06568016Recruiting
Helping patients get colonoscopy after abnormal stool test
This study tests a new clinic program to help patients complete a colonoscopy if they received an abnormal result from a fecal immunochemical test (FIT), a simple stool test for colon cancer. It focuses on community health centers and aims to make follow-up care easier.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT04567706Recruiting
Melanoma tissue samples storage for future research
This study is about collecting and storing tissue samples from people affected by melanoma so researchers can use them for future studies. It may help speed up research, but it is mainly about sample storage rather than testing a new treatment.
Columbus, OhioAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for patient comprehension?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 142 recruiting patient comprehension 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 comprehension 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 comprehension 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.