Clinical trials
Patient Preference clinical trials
Below are recruiting patient preference clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 34 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04205916RecruitingPhase 4
Preference trial of eye drops versus no-drops after cataract surgery
This trial compares two ways to prevent inflammation and comfort you after cataract surgery: usual antibiotic/steroid eye drops versus a “no-drops” option that is placed during surgery. It mainly looks at patient preference, comfort, and ease of treatment after surgery.
Garden City, New YorkAges 22–100 - NCT06894017Recruiting
Same-Day Eye Injections: Patient Preferences Study
This study asks patients who have had a dexamethasone implant in their eye about their preferences for having injections in both eyes on the same day versus separate days. The goal is to understand what patients prefer, which could help make treatment more convenient in the future.
Glostrup MunicipalityAges 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+ - NCT04549935RecruitingPhase 4
Testing eye drops and procedures after two-eye surgery
This Phase 4 study looks at a treatment plan around the time of planned surgery on both eyes (called RLE). It may help the researchers learn how safe and effective the approach is for improving eye outcomes after surgery.
Bozeman, MontanaAges 22–75 - NCT07453524Recruiting
Understanding what matters to people with chronic pain
This study asks people with chronic pain about their preferences and experiences. Your answers will help doctors understand what matters most to patients like you.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT06002113Recruiting
Helping older patients share their care goals
This study helps elderly patients (80 or older) in the hospital talk about their wishes for life-sustaining treatments. It aims to make sure your care matches what matters most to you.
Barrie, OntarioAges 80 years+ - NCT06751303Recruiting
Patient preferences for ovarian cancer treatment with PARP inhibitors
This study asks people with advanced ovarian cancer about their preferences for treatment with PARP inhibitors (a type of maintenance therapy). The goal is to learn what matters most to patients for their quality of life.
Saskatoon, SAges Any age - NCT06508697Recruiting
Heart Plaque on CT and Events After Avoiding Stenting
This study looks at how features of plaque (fatty buildup) in the heart arteries, seen on a CT scan, relate to future heart events in people who decided not to have a stent placed based on a special blood flow test (FFR). It may help doctors better understand when it's safe to avoid stenting.
Toyoake, Aichi-kenAges 20 years+ - NCT07730164Recruiting
One-Page Guide for Cancer Conversations
This study tests a simple one-page guide to help doctors have better conversations about cancer with their patients. It may help both doctors and patients feel more comfortable when sharing or receiving hard news.
TaoyuanAges Any age - NCT04925154Recruiting
Study of decision-making for rectal cancer treatment
This study asks people newly diagnosed with rectal cancer about how they choose between treatment benefits and quality of life. It uses questionnaires to understand what tradeoffs matter to patients so care discussions can be improved.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06693622Recruiting
Patient preferences for Barrett's esophagus screening tests
This study asks people at risk for Barrett's esophagus (a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer) to share which screening test they prefer. Your answers help researchers understand what matters most to patients when choosing a screening method.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–89 - NCT04985435RecruitingPhase 4
Choice-based trial of RA medicines with filgotinib or TNFi
This Phase 4 study compares two treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis (RA): filgotinib or a TNF inhibitor (TNFi). It is designed for adults whose current “standard” RA tablets have not worked well or were not tolerated, to see which approach improves RA control.
LeeuwardenAges 18–101 - NCT04795193Enrolling by invitation
Minithoracotomy vs open surgery for multiple blocked heart arteries
This trial compares two types of bypass surgery for people with multiple blocked heart arteries, to see which one better improves quality of life and how well the bypasses stay open. You may be assigned based on your preferences, and the study also tracks heart scan and follow-up results.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 25–85 - NCT07091123RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two treatments for chronic back pain after surgery
This study compares two treatments for long-term back pain after surgery: a spinal cord stimulator (a device that sends mild electrical pulses to your spine) and a pump that delivers pain medicine directly to your spinal fluid. It will look at which treatment you prefer and how well it works over time.
Cleveland, OhioAges 30 years+ - NCT06240260Recruiting
TENS unit for pain relief during IUD insertion
This study tests whether a small device called a TENS unit can reduce pain during IUD insertion. The TENS unit sends gentle electrical pulses through pads on your skin to help block pain signals, and you'll be part of a group that uses it during the procedure.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–50 - NCT06512753Recruiting
Hydroxychloroquine vs. Methotrexate for Lichen Planopilaris
This trial compares two medications, hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate, to see which works better for treating lichen planopilaris (a scalp condition that causes hair loss). Patients can choose their treatment or be assigned based on their health needs.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18–80 - NCT06772662Recruiting
Ice machine tubing placement study for knee surgery
This study looks at how teens prefer the tubing placement on their ice machine after knee surgery. It may help improve comfort during recovery.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 10–18 - NCT06782308Recruiting
Tinnitus patient preferences survey
This study surveys adults with chronic, bothersome tinnitus to understand their treatment preferences. If you have had tinnitus for three months or longer, your input could help shape future therapies.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07201844Recruiting
Does patient choice improve online anxiety treatment?
This trial tests whether letting patients choose their own treatment approach within an online therapy program helps them more for generalized anxiety disorder. You'd receive 10 weeks of internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (iCBT) from home.
Stockholm, SverigeAges 18 years+ - NCT07223424RecruitingPhase 2
Patient preference study: shot vs infusion for immunotherapy
This study compares two ways to take immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab or pembrolizumab): as a shot under the skin (subcutaneous) versus an infusion into a vein (intravenous). It looks at which method patients prefer and is for people with certain advanced cancers where these drugs are already approved.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02664337Enrolling by invitation
Study of what people prefer in joint and fracture treatments
This study asks patients (or parents/caregivers, for children’s injuries) about their preferences for different treatment options for certain joint and fracture problems. It may help clinicians choose care plans that match what patients value.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–85 - NCT07535320Recruiting
What Dialysis Treatment Do Patients Prefer?
This research study asks patients with advanced kidney disease about their preferences for different dialysis treatment options before starting treatment. Your feedback helps doctors understand what matters most to patients when choosing how to manage their kidney disease.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT07205354Recruiting
Food preference tool for older hospital patients
This study is creating a tool to better understand what foods older patients prefer, especially those with swallowing difficulties. It could help hospitals make meals more enjoyable and safer for you.
LyonAges 70 years+ - NCT07033117Recruiting
Improving kidney transplant access with RaDIANT
This trial tests if a special program helps dialysis centers refer more people to large transplant centers for a kidney transplant.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for patient preference?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 34 recruiting patient preference 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 preference 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 preference 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.