Clinical trials
Pilot Study clinical trials
Below are recruiting pilot study clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 506 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07264036Recruiting
Nasal Speech After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Study
This study is for people who have had treatment for head or neck cancer and now have a nasal-sounding voice. It tests a procedure to help improve speech by adding a small amount of filler material to the back of the throat.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07265557Recruiting
Comparing two pain plans after orthopedic surgery
This trial compares two different pain medication plans after major orthopedic surgery. It aims to find which plan helps you recover with less pain and fewer side effects.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07288008Recruiting
Brain stimulation for anxiety in veterans
This study tests a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS to see if it can help reduce anxiety in veterans. You would receive daily sessions of this stimulation over the scalp for several weeks.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 19–70 - NCT07294547Recruiting
Comparing two antivirals for kidney transplant patients
This trial compares two antiviral drugs, valacyclovir and valganciclovir, to see if valacyclovir works as well as valganciclovir for preventing CMV and EBV infections after a kidney transplant.
TaipeiAges 3 years+ - NCT07297602RecruitingPhase 2
Oral roflumilast for moderate to severe eczema in teens and adults
This study tests an oral medicine called roflumilast to see if it helps treat moderate to severe eczema in people aged 12 and up who haven't used other systemic treatments recently. It's a pilot study to check both safety and how well it works.
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia GovernorateAges 12 years+ - NCT07298785Recruiting
HIV prevention study led by peers for women
This study tests a peer-led approach to HIV prevention for women. It looks at whether having a peer (someone like you) help choose and use prevention tools can work better than standard care.
KampalaAges 15 years+ - NCT07298408RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CBD for Diabetic Nerve Pain: A Pilot Study
This trial tests whether a daily dose of CBD (a cannabis compound) can help reduce nerve pain from type 2 diabetes. It's a small, early study to see if it's safe and effective.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 40–70 - NCT07301216Recruiting
Copper in urine after stopping Wilson disease therapy
This study is looking at what happens to copper levels in the urine when people with Wilson disease briefly stop their medicine. It may help doctors understand how well your body controls copper without treatment.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07302503Recruiting
MRI study of brain changes in footballers
This study uses a special type of MRI scan to look for tiny changes in the brain's wiring that can happen after head impacts. It compares professional footballers to people who haven't played sports with head impacts, to see if these changes show up on the scan.
StrasbourgAges 32–60 - NCT07305428Recruiting
Making large liver tumors removable with immunotherapy and focused radiation
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy and high-precision radiation (SBRT) to shrink large or multiple liver tumors in people with hepatocellular carcinoma, with the goal of making them small enough for surgery. It's for people who cannot currently have their tumors removed but might become eligible after treatment.
Hong KongAges 18–80 - NCT07306000Recruiting
CCP intervention study for preterm infants in NICU
This pilot study tests whether a CCP (comforting, calming, and positioning) intervention can improve the NICU environment and help preterm babies develop better. It is for very premature infants born before 32 weeks or weighing under 3.3 pounds.
Matsumoto, NaganoAges 1 hour–1 week - NCT07311135Recruiting
Smartwatch Oxygen Accuracy in Pulmonary Hypertension
This study tests how well a smartwatch measures oxygen levels in people with pulmonary hypertension during a 6-minute walk. It could help find a simpler way to check oxygen at home.
GlasgowAges 18 years+ - NCT07312604Recruiting
Testing an injection therapy for stubborn ringworm infections
This study tests a new type of injection treatment for stubborn ringworm (tinea) infections that haven't improved with standard pills or creams. It aims to see if this immunotherapy works better for hard-to-treat cases, especially when the fungus might be resistant to usual medicines.
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia GovernorateAges 10–60 - NCT07321366Recruiting
Cold therapy for muscle stiffness in cerebral palsy
This study tests a cold treatment called cryoneurolysis to reduce painful muscle tightness in the shoulder or elbow for people with cerebral palsy. It is for those who have tried other treatments like injections or medications and found they didn't work well or weren't an option.
Lyon, RhôneAges 12 years+ - NCT07331298Recruiting
Water movement in spine discs of children
This study uses routine MRI scans to measure water movement in the spine discs of children aged 8–16. It aims to understand normal disc health and how it changes in children with scoliosis (a curve in the spine).
LimogesAges 8–16 - NCT07332117Recruiting
Studying body changes in IPF and PPF patients starting anti-fibrotic drugs
This study uses safe, painless scans (like muscle ultrasound and a body composition test) to track changes in muscle and fat in patients with IPF or PPF who are starting anti-fibrotic medication. The goal is to better understand how these treatments affect your body.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07332260RecruitingPhase 1
Fecal transplant for Alzheimer's disease
This study tests whether a fecal transplant (transferring healthy bacteria from a donor's stool into your colon) can improve memory and thinking in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's. You would receive the transplant via colonoscopy and have follow-up brain scans.
Tromsø, TromsAges 18 years+ - NCT07334418Recruiting
General anesthesia for trauma prevention during C-section
This study tests if giving general anesthesia early during a C-section can reduce traumatic experiences for women who feel severe pain despite standard pain relief options.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07339449Recruiting
Monitoring during surgery to reduce time on a breathing tube
This study tests whether special monitors used during major abdominal surgery can help high-risk patients wake up sooner and need a breathing tube for less time after the operation.
Zagreb, CroatiaAges 50 years+ - NCT07340931Recruiting
Myopia-control spectacle lenses study for children
This study tests if special Essilor® spectacle lenses can slow down the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. It aims to see if the lenses are comfortable and well-tolerated by young patients.
Nantes, NantesAges 6–16 - NCT07354152Recruiting
Flap vs skin graft for melanoma wound closure
This study compares two ways of closing a large wound after melanoma removal: using a skin flap (where nearby tissue is moved to cover the defect) versus a skin graft (taking a thin layer of skin from another area). It aims to see which method works better for healing.
Nantes, NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT07369193Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for cerebral palsy motor skills
This study tests whether a special immersive virtual reality therapy can help children with cerebral palsy improve their motor skills. It also looks at how the brain responds during the therapy. The study is a pilot, meaning it's a small first step to see if the treatment is promising.
Calambrone, PisaAges 7–25 - NCT07376772Recruiting
Wearable vibration therapy for arm and hand function in multiple sclerosis
This study tests if a wearable device that gently vibrates the arm can improve hand and arm function in people with multiple sclerosis. You would use the device at home while doing daily activities.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT07376837Recruiting
Radiofrequency ablation for small low-risk thyroid cancer
This study tests whether radiofrequency ablation (a heat-based treatment applied through the skin) can safely and effectively cure small, low-risk papillary thyroid cancers. It is designed for people whose tumors are small, have not spread, and who either cannot have surgery or prefer not to.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pilot study?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 506 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.
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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.