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
- NCT07522203Recruiting
Heart Function Recovery After Balloon Angioplasty for Lung Blood Clots
This study looks at how a minimally invasive procedure called balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) helps patients with chronic blood clots in the lungs improve their heart function and overall recovery. Researchers will measure blood flow patterns in your arteries before and after the procedure to understand how well your heart recovers.
IstanbulAges 18–85 - NCT06409689Recruiting
Oliceridine for pain relief after upper abdominal surgery
This study tests a new pain medicine called oliceridine after laparoscopic upper abdominal surgery. It aims to improve pain control and recovery compared to standard opioids.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT07519759Recruiting
Support Program for Loved Ones in Recovery
This pilot study tests a program that helps family members and close friends support someone who recently completed an inpatient or residential treatment program for substance use. The goal is to strengthen recovery by improving communication and support between the person in recovery and their loved ones.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07524387Recruiting
Nerve blocks for better leg strength after knee replacement
This study compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) used during knee replacement surgery to see which one helps your thigh muscle recover strength faster. Both are standard care options; the trial tests which works better for early movement after surgery.
Ichinomiya, Aichi-kenAges 20 years+ - NCT07516834Recruiting
Spine Surgery Recovery: Open vs. Minimally Invasive Approaches
This study compares how people recover their normal walking patterns after surgery for mid-to-lower spine fractures. Researchers will measure your gait (how you walk) and muscle activity to see if the type of surgery affects how quickly you heal.
Ústí nad Labem, Ústí nad Labem RegionAges 20–75 - NCT06757023Recruiting
Acupuncture for better sleep after breast cancer surgery
This study tests if thumbtack needle therapy (a type of acupuncture) can improve sleep and recovery in women after breast cancer surgery. If you're between 18 and 55 and having breast cancer surgery with general anesthesia, you may be eligible.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18–55 - NCT07510776Recruiting
Understanding long-term critical illness
This study looks closely at patients who stay in the ICU for 5 days or more to understand why some people recover more slowly. It may help doctors find better ways to support you during and after a long ICU stay.
Lisbon, Lisbon DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT07513714Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests a therapy using small electrical pulses to help people who have had a stroke move their arm and hand better. It is for people who already receive Botox injections for muscle tightness and have some movement in their arm.
Foggia, FoggiaAges 18–80 - NCT07508865Recruiting
Sustainable anesthesia for heart bypass surgery
This trial studies a sustainable anesthesia approach for people having planned coronary artery bypass graft surgery (a type of open-heart surgery to improve blood flow to the heart). It aims to see if this method is safe and effective for patients at the study hospital.
Temuco, AraucaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07512635RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve Block Pain Relief for Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
This trial tests whether numbing medication injected around nerves in the chest can reduce pain and help patients recover faster after minimally invasive lung surgery. The goal is to improve how you feel after the procedure.
Sanming, FujianAges 18–65 - NCT06764797RecruitingPhase 3
Virtual reality and brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests whether combining virtual reality mirror therapy with a gentle brain stimulation technique can improve arm and hand movement in people who have had a stroke. It may be an option if you have moderate to severe arm weakness and it has been more than three months since your stroke.
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07503522Recruiting
Personalized music and exercise for stroke recovery
This study tests whether adding personalized music to gentle aerobic exercise helps people recovering from a recent stroke improve faster. It's for patients in the early weeks or months after stroke who can sit, understand instructions, and don't have major heart or thinking problems.
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi MinhAges 18 years+ - NCT07506720Recruiting
Early biking in bed after spine surgery
This study tests whether a short session of pedaling a special bike while lying in bed, soon after spine surgery, can help you recover faster. It's for people who could walk before surgery and are stable after the operation.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07491185Recruiting
How blood sugar control affects brain oxygen and recovery in diabetic surgery patients
This study looks at how well-controlled blood sugar (measured by HbA1c) affects brain oxygen levels during urologic surgery and how it impacts recovery afterward. It compares diabetic patients to non-diabetic patients to understand the role of blood sugar control in surgical outcomes.
IzmirAges 18 years+ - NCT07497763Recruiting
Support program to help prevent return hospital stays
This study tests a short support program for people who were recently admitted to a psychiatric hospital against their will. The program helps them recover personally and aims to reduce the chance of being admitted again involuntarily.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 18–64 - NCT07493876Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after surgery for peritoneal cancer
This trial tests a special recovery program after surgery for cancer that has spread to the lining of the belly. The program aims to help you heal faster and feel better after the procedure.
Candiolo, TurinAges 18 years+ - NCT07486505Recruiting
Mindfulness for pain after arm or leg fracture surgery
This study tests whether brief mindfulness sessions before and after surgery help people manage pain and anxiety while recovering from a broken arm or leg, and may reduce the need for strong painkillers (opioids). It aims to see if this approach is practical and helpful for patients.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07488078RecruitingPhase 1
IV fluids for recovery after gallbladder surgery
This trial compares giving more or less IV fluids during gallbladder removal surgery to see which helps patients recover faster. It may help you heal better after your operation.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT06611319RecruitingPhase 3
Shorter blood thinner after hip replacement: a recovery study
This study tests a shorter course of blood thinner medication (rivaroxaban) after hip replacement surgery, following an enhanced recovery plan. It aims to see if a shorter treatment can safely prevent blood clots and help you recover faster.
Linz, Upper AustriaAges 18–85 - NCT07477613Recruiting
Brain implant for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests a brain-computer interface (a device implanted in the brain) to help people who have had a stroke regain arm movement. It may help if you have a single stroke that happened 6 to 18 months ago and still have trouble using your arm.
GrenobleAges 18–70 - NCT07473609Recruiting
Studying epidurals that don't work well during labor
This study looks at epidurals that don't work well during labor. It aims to understand why some epidurals fail, which could help improve pain relief for mothers.
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07472244Recruiting
Does exercise protection depend on inflammation?
This trial looks at how your body's inflammation response affects muscle adaptation after exercise. You will do a bench stepping exercise on two separate days to see how your muscles recover.
BathAges 18–45 - NCT07470021Recruiting
Numbing injection for pain relief after ankle surgery
This study tests whether a numbing injection around the ankle nerves before surgery can reduce pain and help you recover faster after ankle arthroscopy. It is for people having this keyhole surgery and staying in the hospital for a short time.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT07464860Recruiting
Breathwork for older adults after knee surgery
This study tests a breathing exercise program to help older adults recover after knee replacement surgery. Participants practice controlled breathing at home using a smartphone or computer.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 65 years+
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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.
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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.