Clinical trials
Recovery clinical trials
Below are recruiting recovery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 700 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07663292Recruiting
Exercise program to improve walking after stroke
This study tests whether a 12-week exercise program can help people who have had a stroke walk better. It focuses on those with a slower walking speed and uses brain scans to see if exercise can trigger positive changes in the brain.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–80 - NCT07661849Recruiting
Comparing remote vs. in-person arm therapy after stroke
This trial compares two types of therapy—telehealth sessions at home versus in-person sessions—to help people recover arm and hand movement after a recent stroke. It aims to see if remote therapy works as well as coming to the clinic.
El Paso, TexasAges 21 years+ - NCT07652398Recruiting
Comparing passive recovery after intense cycling
This study compares different ways to recover after a very hard cycling workout—like rest, massage, or special tape. It looks at which method helps you bounce back fastest.
DenizliAges 18–30 - NCT07651722Recruiting
Pain control and gut recovery after abdominal surgery
This trial tests a combination of two pain-management approaches—a long-acting numbing medicine injected near nerves and a self-administered opioid—to see if they help your gut function better and control pain after bowel or colon surgery.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07646522RecruitingPhase 2
Home-Based Arm Recovery Program After Stroke in Brazil
This study tests whether telehealth (video-guided) exercises can help people recover arm function after a recent stroke. You'll do exercises at home with remote support and guidance, and researchers will track your progress over 6 weeks.
Ribeirão Preto, São PauloAges 18–80 - NCT07640243Recruiting
Sedation Methods for Bile Duct Drainage Procedures
This study compares different sedation (sleep) methods used during a procedure to drain blocked bile ducts. Researchers want to see which sedation approach gives patients the best experience and fastest recovery.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07639606Recruiting
Mobile therapy app for mood after recent stroke
This study tests whether using a smartphone or tablet app for cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy you do on your device) can help with anxiety and depression in the first month after a stroke. The goal is to see if this convenient, at-home approach improves how you feel during early recovery.
New York, New YorkAges 18–79 - NCT07631078Recruiting
Transcranial magnetic stimulation plus therapy for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation combined with physical therapy to help people who have had a stroke regain arm and hand movement. It's for individuals who have some movement but could still improve, at least a year after their stroke.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT07632833Recruiting
Comfort tote for teens recovering from spine surgery
This study tests whether giving teens a special comfort tote with calming items helps them feel better and recover more smoothly after surgery for scoliosis. It is for patients aged 10 to 21 who are having spinal fusion at a specific hospital.
New York, New YorkAges 12–21 - NCT07629674Recruiting
Video Therapy to Help Leg Movement Recovery After Stroke
This study tests whether watching specially designed videos can help improve leg strength and walking ability in people recovering from stroke. You'll receive this video therapy alongside your regular rehabilitation care.
Saint-EtienneAges 18–80 - NCT04926597Recruiting
Extra nutrition after hospital discharge for higher-risk patients
This study looks at whether continuing nutritional support after you leave the hospital can reduce death risk and help you recover better—like improving strength, frailty, and daily functioning. It targets people who are at higher risk of poor nutrition during/after their hospital stay.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07623512Recruiting
Brain imaging to track arm recovery after stroke
This study uses a safe brain-imaging technology called fNIRS to measure how your brain changes during arm recovery after stroke. The goal is to better understand how rehabilitation helps your brain reorganize and improve arm function.
TaoyuanAges 20 years+ - NCT07624019Recruiting
Kidney stiffness imaging to predict surgery success in children
This study tests whether a special ultrasound scan that measures kidney stiffness can predict how well a child's kidney will work after surgery to fix a ureter blockage. The goal is to help doctors know which children might recover better kidney function after the procedure.
Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif GovernorateAges 6 months–18 years - NCT06274385Recruiting
Beetroot supplement for better cycling sprints and recovery
This study tests whether a single dose of a beetroot-like concentrate (betalain-rich) can help you sprint faster on a bike and recover better between repeats. It's for healthy, active adults who want to see if a natural supplement boosts performance.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–40 - NCT07614074Recruiting
Understanding Recovery from Coma and Unconsciousness
This study follows patients who have been in a coma (deep unconsciousness) for at least 24 hours due to a brain injury. Researchers will track how patients recover over time to better understand which factors help predict who will wake up and how well they'll recover.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07619703Recruiting
Stroke Recovery Program Combining Therapy and Brain Stimulation
This study tests whether combining a hand-therapy program (CIMT) with mild electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) helps women recover hand function and quality of life after a stroke. You would attend therapy sessions over several weeks while receiving non-invasive brain stimulation to help rewire your brain's movement control.
Temuco, AraucaniaAges 30–85 - NCT07615478Recruiting
Hot spring therapy for reducing fatigue during altitude rowing training
This study tests whether soaking in hot springs can help young rowers feel less tired and recover better while training at high altitude. Researchers want to see if the hot water helps the body's natural fatigue-fighting systems work better.
Macao, MacaoAges 12–16 - NCT07620093Recruiting
Reducing contrast dye in hospital wastewater
This trial collects urine after a CT scan with contrast dye to study how to reduce dye in hospital wastewater. You may help by using a special urine collection device.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT05665179Recruiting
Community program for people receiving addiction treatment
This trial is focused on people who are currently getting treatment for substance use disorder. It aims to test community partnership approaches that reduce barriers and improve support during recovery.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06709950Recruiting
Art therapy for movement recovery after stroke
This study tests art therapy (like painting or clay) to help improve movement and emotional well-being after a recent stroke. It is designed for people in the subacute phase (2 weeks to 3 months after their first stroke) who have mild to moderate physical challenges and can actively participate in creative activities.
Jiamusi, HeilongjiangAges 40–75 - NCT07608588Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Language Recovery After Stroke
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help people regain language skills after a left-sided stroke, particularly for word-finding and meaning difficulties. Researchers will target specific brain regions to see if stimulation improves recovery.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07604467Recruiting
Understanding Stem Cells in Takotsubo Heart Syndrome
This study examines how certain stem cells (CD34+ cells) may contribute to takotsubo syndrome, a temporary heart condition often triggered by stress. By understanding this connection, researchers hope to improve treatment and recovery for patients with this condition.
Ljubljana, LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06713252Recruiting
Art therapy for stroke recovery
This study tests whether art therapy can help improve non-motor symptoms (like mood and thinking) during the early recovery phase after a stroke. Participants will attend art sessions while continuing their regular rehab.
Jiamusi, HeilongjiangAges 40–75 - NCT06715748RecruitingPhase 4
Ketone drink study for cyclists after hard exercise
This study tests if taking a ketone drink before intense cycling helps your heart recover faster afterwards. It's for healthy recreational cyclists who are very fit for their age and sex.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for recovery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 700 recruiting recovery 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 recovery 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 recovery 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.