Clinical trials
Recovery clinical trials
Below are recruiting recovery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 712 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07231926Recruiting
Spinal morphine for recovery after keyhole lung surgery
This trial tests whether giving a small dose of morphine into the fluid around the spinal cord (intrathecal) can improve pain relief and recovery after keyhole lung surgery. It aims to help patients feel better faster and have fewer complications.
ErzurumAges 18–70 - NCT07029269RecruitingPhase 3
Recovery without drainage tubes after stomach cancer surgery
This trial tests whether it is safe and helpful to skip placing drainage tubes in the abdomen after keyhole surgery to remove part of the stomach for gastric cancer. It aims to speed up recovery and reduce discomfort.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07223736Recruiting
AI education for new mothers after birth
This study tests an AI-based education tool for first-time mothers to help with recovery and reduce loneliness after childbirth. You participate from home using your smartphone for 2-6 weeks after delivery.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07678437Enrolling by invitation
Blood flow restriction exercise for strength after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether controlled exercise with blood flow restriction (a gentle technique) can help you regain strength after an incomplete spinal cord injury. It is for people currently receiving care at Quality Living, Inc.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19–75 - NCT06197685Recruiting
Combining treatments to improve memory in multiple sclerosis
This trial tests a combination of two approaches to help people with MS improve memory and learning. If you have mild-to-moderate mobility issues and are not very active, you may be able to join.
East Hanover, New JerseyAges 18–70 - NCT07738770Recruiting
Comparing two numbing techniques for pain relief after mastectomy
This trial tests two different numbing injections to see which one works better for pain after breast cancer surgery. If you are having a mastectomy, you may be able to join and help find a better way to manage pain.
Jakarta, DKI JakartaAges 18–60 - NCT07731087Recruiting
Stem cell secretion therapy for thinking recovery after stroke
This study tests whether a therapy made from stem cell secretions can help improve memory and thinking after an ischemic stroke. It is for people who had a clot-related stroke in the past 3 months and now have mild to moderate cognitive issues.
Makassar, South SulawesiAges 40–75 - NCT07728734Enrolling by invitation
Predicting recovery after a brain bleed
This study is testing a way to predict how well people will recover after a brain bleed (intracerebral hemorrhage). It uses information from the first 24 hours to help doctors and families understand the chances of getting better.
Badalona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07714057Recruiting
Can hydrogen water help basketball players recover faster?
This trial tests whether drinking hydrogen-rich water during a tapering period helps basketball players recover from intense training. If it works, it could speed up recovery without medication.
OlomoucAges 18–35 - NCT07430228Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Can oxytocin help you recover faster after hip replacement?
This study tests if a medicine called oxytocin, given through a vein during surgery, can help people recover more quickly after a total hip replacement. It is for adults in generally good health who are scheduled for a first-time hip replacement.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT07722130Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation to help breathing after neck injury
This trial tests if a device placed near the spinal cord can help people with a neck injury breathe better without a ventilator. It's for those who still need breathing support at least 2 weeks after their injury.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07302451RecruitingPhase 2
Recovering erectile function after prostate cancer treatment
This trial tests a program to help men recover erectile function after prostate cancer treatment. It is for men with a specific type of prostate cancer that hasn't spread and who still have some erectile function.
NaplesAges 18 years+ - NCT07278427Recruiting
Reducing substance use in rural parents
This trial tests a program to help parents in rural Ohio reduce substance use and strengthen their families. You may be eligible if you are 18 or older and have had certain substance use issues.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07676253Recruiting
Helichrysum cream for skin irritation in healthy volunteers
This trial tests a cream made from an herb called Helichrysum italicum (sometimes called 'curry plant') to see if it can help soothe skin irritation caused by contact with irritants. Researchers want to see if it reduces redness and discomfort in healthy volunteers.
SplitAges 18–50 - NCT07707401Recruiting
WeChat neck exercises for recovery after thyroid surgery
This study tests whether simple neck exercises, guided through the WeChat app, can help you recover more quickly after thyroid surgery. If you have no serious complications and don't have neck problems, you may be able to join.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT06806761Recruiting
Tracking balance and walking after stroke
This study tracks how walking and balance improve in the first weeks after a stroke. It uses simple tests to measure your recovery over time, with no experimental treatments.
Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT07709702Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after surgery for children with bile duct issues
This trial tests an enhanced recovery program (ERAS) to help children heal faster after surgery for two bile duct conditions: choledochal cyst and biliary atresia. The program includes steps to improve recovery, like better pain control and early eating.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 1 month–14 years - NCT07705139Recruiting
Listening to bowel sounds after colorectal surgery
This study listens to your bowel sounds after colorectal cancer surgery to see if they can help doctors know when your gut is working again. You will have a small device placed on your belly to record sounds for a few days.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–90 - NCT03200964Recruiting
Follow-up after weight-loss surgery at one hospital
This trial looks at how people do after weight-loss (bariatric) surgery when they receive their care at the same hospital. It may help the hospital improve follow-up plans for patients after these procedures.
BrugesAges 18 years+ - NCT03201094Recruiting
NMES and whey protein for recovery after aneurysmal brain bleed
This pilot study tests whether a therapy that gently stimulates nerves (NMES) and a whey-protein supplement (HPRO) can improve recovery after an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a type of bleeding around the brain. Participants are usually treated soon after the bleed and stay in the ICU long enough for the study measures.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03216525RecruitingPhase 3
Alvimopan vs placebo to reduce bowel slowdown after bladder surgery
This trial tests whether alvimopan, a medicine given around the time of bladder removal surgery, can help your bowels start working sooner after surgery compared with a placebo (inactive pill). It may help shorten recovery by reducing bowel-related side effects on an enhanced recovery plan.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT03318432Recruiting
Stroke recovery research registry for people with ongoing symptoms
This study is a registry that enrolls adults who have had a stroke and still have symptoms. It helps researchers learn about stroke recovery over time and may connect you to future stroke research studies.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03485040Recruiting
Rehab study for arm weakness after stroke
This study tests a rehabilitation approach to help people recover arm movement after an ischemic or bleeding stroke. You may be able to join if you’re currently an inpatient in the stroke neurology unit and have arm weakness but are medically stable and able to follow simple instructions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–90 - NCT03715517Recruiting
Spinal anesthesia to improve recovery after liver surgery
This trial studies whether using spinal/epidural anesthesia during liver tumor removal surgery can help people recover better and with less pain. It compares this approach to standard general anesthesia care to see if recovery is smoother.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for recovery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 712 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.