Clinical trials
Pilot Study clinical trials
Below are recruiting pilot study clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 509 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07325253RecruitingPhase 2
PET scan study for chronic graft versus host disease
This trial uses a special PET scan to see if we can better understand chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD), a complication after a stem cell transplant. The study is for people with joint stiffness caused by cGVHD, and it may help doctors find new ways to manage symptoms.
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+ - NCT05510934Recruiting
Thyroid cancer follow-up reminders for low-risk patients
This study tests a smartphone-based reminder system to help people with earlier-stage differentiated thyroid cancer stay on track for follow-up visits and testing. It may help catch problems sooner and make follow-up easier to manage.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 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 - NCT06892899Enrolling by invitation
Exercise study for knee health after ACL surgery
This study tests whether a specific exercise program can improve knee health in people who have had ACL surgery. It aims to understand how exercise affects the knee after injury and may help prevent arthritis.
Oslo, OsloAges 16–40 - 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 - NCT06064149Recruiting
Heart risk study for men on hormone therapy for prostate cancer
This study looks at heart health in men with prostate cancer who are taking or will take hormone therapy (ADT) for at least 6 months. It aims to learn more about cardiovascular risks and how to manage them.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07082348Recruiting
Herbs and spices for better diet in college students
This study tests whether adding herbs and spices to your daily meals can help improve your diet quality over a short period. It is designed for college students who feel their eating habits could be healthier.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 18–39 - 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 to Help Children with Suicidal Thoughts
This study tests a new way to help elementary school children who are having thoughts of suicide. Researchers will work with your child and your family to create a safety plan—a personalized guide for staying safe during difficult moments.
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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT07771101Recruiting
Using a pain monitor to time breathing-tube removal
This study tests whether a special monitor can help doctors know when it's safe to take a breathing tube out after surgery in the ICU. The monitor looks at pain signals, and the goal is to make the process of breathing on your own again more comfortable.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT07771803RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Soursop tea study for advanced blood cancer
This study tests whether drinking soursop tea can help people with advanced acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or multiple myeloma (MM) when other treatments have stopped working. It aims to see if the tea is safe and can reduce signs of the disease.
Camden, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06860607RecruitingPhase 1
Environment and Alcohol: A Pilot Study
A pilot study exploring the interaction between environment and alcohol consumption in individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD), using smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment (EMA).
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21–100 - NCT07149428Enrolling by invitation
Deep study of smell loss causes using brain scans
This study uses brain imaging and electrical recordings to understand the brain's role in smell loss from any cause—like COVID, sinus problems, or chemotherapy. You may be eligible if you have any degree of smell loss lasting under a year.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pilot study?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 509 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.