Clinical trials
Pilot Study clinical trials
Below are recruiting pilot study clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 495 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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+ - NCT07332416Enrolling by invitation
Glucose monitor for postpartum diabetes screening
This study tests if a continuous glucose monitor can help screen for diabetes after pregnancy in people who had gestational diabetes. It aims to make screening easier and more comfortable than the traditional glucose drink test.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 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 - NCT07326085Recruiting
Pilot test of MiDiálisis app for home dialysis patients
This study tests a mobile app called MiDiálisis designed to help people on peritoneal dialysis (home dialysis) track their treatment. It looks at whether the app is easy to use and helpful for staying on track.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06826963Recruiting
Eccentric exercise for older adults with heart failure and muscle loss
This study tests whether a special type of exercise (eccentric, or lengthening, exercises) can help older adults with heart failure who also have muscle loss. It aims to see if the exercise is safe and improves strength and function.
Verona, VeronaAges 65–85 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06867952Recruiting
Vitamin K2 for bone loss with a specific gene change
This study tests whether taking vitamin K2 can help people with low bone density (osteopenia or osteoporosis) who have a specific change in the VDR gene. If you have this gene change, vitamin K2 may work better for you than standard supplements.
NovosibirskAges 40–75 - 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 - NCT07287852Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Ginkgo biloba extract for mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests whether a specific ginkgo biloba extract (EGb761) can improve thinking and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It also looks at changes in blood markers related to the condition.
JerusalemAges 65 years+ - 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+ - NCT06883708Recruiting
Online program for dementia caregivers in Malaysia
This trial tests an online program called iSupport-Malaysia to help people who care for a family member with dementia. It aims to reduce stress, burden, and symptoms of depression or anxiety.
Petaling Jaya, Kuala LumpurAges 18–100 - NCT07283523Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for weight bias in doctors
This study tests whether virtual reality can help reduce unconscious bias against people with larger body weight. It is a small, early-stage trial at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06459310RecruitingPhase 2
Testing metformin to slow aging in healthy men
This study tests whether metformin can help slow aging in healthy men. You might be eligible if you are a man in one of two age groups and do not have major health problems.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT07271758Enrolling by invitation
Omega-3 blood screening in early pregnancy
This study tests if checking DHA (a key omega-3 fatty acid) levels early in pregnancy helps you and your baby. You may get results and guidance to improve your diet.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pilot study?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 495 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.