Clinical trials
Pilot Study clinical trials
Below are recruiting pilot study clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 497 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07830225Recruiting
Using a blood test to guide how long immunotherapy continues for advanced melanoma
This study looks at using a blood test that detects tiny pieces of cancer DNA (called ctDNA) to help decide how long patients with advanced melanoma should stay on immunotherapy. It may help some patients safely stop treatment earlier if the blood test shows the cancer is under control.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18–90 - NCT07325253RecruitingPhase 2
PET scan to see graft-versus-host disease activity
This study tests a new PET imaging agent to see if it can show areas of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in the body. If it works, it might help doctors better understand and manage GVHD after a stem cell transplant.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06703814Recruiting
Protective breathing support during robot surgery
This trial tests a special way of breathing support during robot-assisted surgery to protect your lungs. It's for people who are at higher risk of lung problems after surgery.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18 years+ - NCT07429617Recruiting
Darkness retreat study for healthy adults
This study explores the effects of spending time in complete darkness. You might join if you are generally healthy, not taking any mental health medication, and not currently in therapy.
Poznan, WielkopolskaAges 30–50 - NCT06530732RecruitingPhase 3
Neck drainage surgery for Alzheimer's disease
This study tests a new surgical treatment for Alzheimer's disease. The surgery aims to improve drainage in the neck to help clear waste from the brain. This is a first-of-its-kind pilot study to see if it is safe and might help thinking and memory.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges Any age - NCT07447830Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain relief during wound care
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during wound care can reduce pain for people with pressure ulcers in long-term care. It aims to find a more comfortable way to manage wound treatment.
Montreal, QuebecAges Any age - NCT07007247Enrolling by invitation
Digital aftercare for teens with depression after hospital discharge
This pilot study tests a digital program to support adolescents aged 12–17 with depression after they leave the hospital. It aims to help prevent relapse and improve well-being using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
HamburgAges 12–17 - NCT07541794Recruiting
Virtual Reality and How Your Body Processes Breakfast
This study tests whether using a relaxing virtual reality headset while eating breakfast affects how your body processes food and manages blood sugar. Researchers want to understand if VR can help with how your body responds to meals.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18–50 - NCT07850349Recruiting
Automatic ankle blood pressure test for leg artery disease
This study tests a new automated way to measure the blood pressure in your ankles, which helps doctors check for narrowed leg arteries. It is a pilot study, meaning it looks at whether this automatic method works well and is comfortable, which could make testing easier in the future.
HullAges 18 years+ - NCT07377669Enrolling by invitation
Partial knee replacement plus ACL repair study
This study tests a combination surgery: repairing the torn ACL at the same time as replacing only the damaged part of your knee. It's designed for active people with arthritis in one knee compartment and a fully torn ACL.
BolognaAges 18–75 - NCT07071051Recruiting
Study of calaspargase pegol on blood clotting in pediatric leukemia
This study looks at how a chemotherapy drug called calaspargase pegol affects blood clotting in children and young adults with leukemia. It will help doctors understand if changes in clotting are common and safe.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 2–22 - NCT04496947Recruiting
Stress reduction program for stressed adults’ heart health
This pilot study tests whether a stress-reduction program can improve heart-related outcomes for adults who feel highly stressed. You may be invited because the study focuses on how stress affects the body—especially the heart.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 30–65 - NCT06968364Recruiting
Testing a device to predict preterm birth risk
This trial tests a new medical device to see if it can help predict preterm birth in pregnant women who are having early contractions. It may help doctors decide which patients need treatment to prevent early delivery.
A CoruñaAges 18 years+ - NCT07564583Enrolling by invitation
Safety planning program for children with suicidal thoughts
This study tests a safety planning program designed to help children aged 6 to 12 who are having suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The program works with both the child and their caregiver to help keep the child safe.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6–12 - NCT07655232Recruiting
Behavioral program for depression in nursing homes
This study tests a behavioral program designed to help skilled nursing facility residents with depression. The program aims to improve mood and quality of life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07456280Recruiting
Early discharge after TAVI using heart monitoring
This study tests if patients who have mild heart electrical changes after TAVI can be sent home early with a portable heart monitor instead of staying in the hospital. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05136196RecruitingPhase 2
Cabozantinib plus nivolumab for advanced melanoma or head-neck cancer
This trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy medicines—cabozantinib and nivolumab—can shrink advanced melanoma or certain head-and-neck squamous cell cancers. It is mainly for people whose cancer has grown after prior PD-1 treatment.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07704840RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new pill for post-stroke arm stiffness
This study tests an experimental pill (BMS-986368) that targets two brain chemicals to reduce muscle stiffness after a stroke. It's for people who had a stroke in the last 4 to 18 months and have moderate tightness in their elbow and wrist.
Elkins Park, PennsylvaniaAges 18–80 - NCT06518928Recruiting
AI sperm selection for IVF with ICSI
This trial tests an artificial intelligence system that helps select the best sperm for use during IVF with ICSI. The goal is to see if this improves fertilization, embryo development, and reduces early pregnancy loss.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges Any age - NCT03392337Recruiting
Narrowband UVB light therapy for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
This study tests whether narrowband ultraviolet B (UVB) light given three times a week for 12 weeks improves moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. It is an “open-label” pilot, meaning everyone gets the UVB treatment and researchers track how your skin responds.
East Windsor, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT02932007RecruitingPhase 2
Chloroquine to treat ongoing atrial fibrillation symptoms
This trial tests whether chloroquine can reduce symptoms in people with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular heartbeat that lasts longer than a week. It will also closely monitor heart rhythm and safety, since the medicine can affect the heart and other organs.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT03136341RecruitingPhase 4
Dysport injections for task-specific hand tremor
This study tests whether injections of botulinum toxin (Dysport) can help people whose hand tremor only happens when they try to do specific tasks, like pouring a drink or eating. If you qualify, you would receive injections and be monitored to see if your tremor improves.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT04771507RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing intermittent ibrutinib for advanced chronic lymphocytic leukemia
This trial studies whether taking ibrutinib in a less continuous (“intermittent”) schedule can keep your chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) under control. It’s for people who have already received ibrutinib for at least 6 months and had a good early response, aiming to reduce treatment intensity while tracking safety and cancer control.
TrondheimAges 18 years+ - NCT04300686RecruitingPhase 4
Pilot study for severe Takayasu artery inflammation
This trial studies treatment options for people age 14 and older with severe, active Takayasu arteritis causing major circulation problems and organ strain. It may help reduce inflammation and complications when the disease is flaring and difficult to control.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 14–100
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pilot study?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 497 recruiting pilot study 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 pilot study 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 pilot study 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.