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
- NCT06349174Recruiting
Lung valve treatment for severe COPD
This study tests whether placing tiny valves in the airways can help people with severe COPD breathe easier. It is for people who still have trouble breathing despite quitting smoking and completing pulmonary rehab.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 40–85 - NCT06363253Recruiting
Gut bacteria study in obesity and muscle loss
This study looks at the bacteria in your gut (the microbiome) to understand how they relate to obesity and muscle loss. Researchers will collect stool samples to analyze the gut bacteria, which may help find new ways to treat metabolic diseases.
SingaporeAges 21–99 - NCT06368128Recruiting
Rock climbing for inactive people
This study will see if a rock climbing program helps inactive people get more active. You will learn to climb in a safe, supervised setting at Northern Michigan University.
Marquette, MichiganAges 18–35 - NCT06377189Recruiting
Mental health support from a specialist in primary care
This study tests whether adding a psychiatric consultant to your primary care team can help people struggling with mental distress or complex medical issues. If you're already seeing a primary care doctor and need extra mental health support, this might be for you.
Neuchâtel, Canton of NeuchâtelAges 18 years+ - NCT06418113RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation and chemo before surgery for glioblastoma
This trial tests giving radiation and chemotherapy before surgery for glioblastoma. It aims to see if this approach is safe and may help improve outcomes for patients whose tumor can be completely removed.
MadridAges 18–75 - NCT06433583Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for teens who self-harm
This study tests whether a tiny device that gently stimulates a nerve in your ear (called the vagus nerve) is acceptable to teens who hurt themselves without meaning to die. The goal is to see if teens find it comfortable and easy to use, which could lead to a new way to help manage urges.
ThionvilleAges 13–18 - NCT06452264Recruiting
Early cognitive training for thinking speed after spinal cord injury
This study tests a computer-based training program to help people with recent spinal cord injury improve how quickly they process information. It aims to see if early cognitive training can help with thinking speed after injury.
East Hanover, New JerseyAges 18–65 - NCT06477809Recruiting
Testing a device to help blind people with daily tasks
This trial tests a new device (ARIA) that helps people who are blind navigate daily tasks. If you have no light perception or only light perception, use a long cane, and are comfortable with a smartphone, you may be able to take part in 4 sessions in Sydney.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07656259Recruiting
Comparing breathing support methods in the heart ICU
This study compares different ways to support breathing in patients who need a ventilator in the cardiac intensive care unit. It aims to find the best approach for people with certain heart conditions, like cardiogenic shock or heart failure.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06492720Recruiting
Testing focused ultrasound for drug-resistant epilepsy
This study tests a new device called NaviFUS that uses focused sound waves to gently stimulate a small area of the brain. It is for people whose seizures start in one part of the brain and are not fully controlled by seizure medicines.
TaipeiAges 18–65 - NCT06505447Recruiting
Sleep study for kids in the PICU
This study looks at how sleep and body rhythms are affected when a child is in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). It may help doctors find ways to improve sleep for children who are in the hospital.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 3–6 - NCT06509113Recruiting
Online HIV Stigma Training for Nursing Students
This online study tests a training program to help nursing students in Iran reduce stigma toward people living with HIV. It is only open to 3rd- and 4th-year nursing students at Kerman Medical University.
KermanAges 18 years+ - NCT06511037RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Dye injection to help see cancer during belly surgery
This study tests a special dye, called pafolacianine, that is injected before surgery to help surgeons see hidden cancer spots in the belly during the operation. The goal is to see if using this dye improves how completely the cancer is removed in people with gastrointestinal cancer that has spread to the belly lining.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06511765RecruitingPhase 3
Nerve block for acute lower back pain: a pilot study
This study tests whether a single injection of a numbing medicine (ropivacaine) into the muscles of the lower back can quickly relieve sudden, severe back pain that has lasted less than a week. The goal is to see if this nerve block can help when standard pain pills aren't working.
Saint-HerblainAges 18 years+ - NCT06516874Recruiting
Trauma-focused therapy for PTSD in adults
This study tests a therapy called trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) for adults with PTSD or complex PTSD. It aims to see if this approach can help people who have been through traumatic events feel better.
Curicó, Maule RegionAges 18–64 - NCT06518434RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabis oil for advanced liver cancer study
This study tests if cannabis oil can help people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be treated with standard therapies. It is a small pilot study to see if the oil is safe and may improve symptoms or quality of life.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT06519682Recruiting
Immunotherapy for young people with a specific brain tumor
This trial is testing a new immunotherapy (nivolumab) for children, teens, and young adults with a specific type of aggressive brain tumor (glioblastoma that has a DNA repair problem). It aims to see if giving this treatment early, right after surgery, can help the immune system fight the tumor.
Toronto, OntarioAges 1–25 - NCT06522750Recruiting
Periodic fasting for long COVID in adults
This study tests whether periodic fasting can help adults with long COVID. You may qualify if you are 18-64, have had COVID symptoms for at least 12 weeks, have a normal weight and low iron stores.
EttelbruckAges 18–64 - NCT06532500Recruiting
CBT therapy for teen mood and anxiety
This study tests whether cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) — a talk therapy that helps you change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors — can improve mood and anxiety in teens. If you're between 14 and 19 and have a mood or anxiety disorder, this therapy might be a good fit.
Toronto, OntarioAges 14–19 - NCT06533956Recruiting
Walking training with blood flow restriction for children with cerebral palsy
This study tests a new walking program that combines treadmill training with a special pressure cuff on the legs (blood flow restriction). It may help children with cerebral palsy strengthen their legs and walk better.
AngersAges 8–18 - NCT06540443RecruitingPhase 1
Enhanced MRI for staging head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new imaging agent (MPB-2043) that may help doctors see cancer spread to lymph nodes more clearly during an MRI scan. It is for people with head and neck cancer who are planning to have lymph node surgery.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT06546579RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing if you can collect your own skin sample for scabies
This study tests whether you can collect your own skin samples at home to help diagnose scabies. If you have or might have scabies, this study could offer an easier, less embarrassing way to check for it.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06555393RecruitingPhase 1
Egg protein health effect pilot study
This study looks at whether a protein from eggs can help people who are at risk for diabetes or who have type 2 diabetes. Participants will eat a special egg product and have their health checked. It compares how healthy people and those with or at risk for diabetes respond.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–70 - NCT06571552Recruiting
Comparing two blood filtering methods' effect on clotting
This study compares two ways of filtering your blood (plasmapheresis) to see how each affects your blood's ability to clot. If you already receive regular plasmapheresis with citrate, you might help doctors learn which method is safer for you.
NîmesAges 18 years+
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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.