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
- NCT05669534RecruitingPhase 4
HIV prevention support for people starting PrEP
This study tests how to better support HIV prevention for people who inject drugs and are newly starting PrEP (medicine to prevent HIV). It focuses on people taking medication for opioid use disorder and who have mild thinking and memory problems, to help them stay safe and adhere to prevention.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05698992Recruiting
Rehab program after surgery for esophageal or stomach cancer
This trial tests a rehabilitation and recovery program for people with esophageal or stomach cancer who are planning curative surgery at Skåne University Hospital. It may help you regain strength and function after treatment, using a structured recovery approach.
Lund, LundAges 18 years+ - NCT05708807Recruiting
Follow-up study of recovery after first-time stroke in Gothenburg
This study tracks how people recover after their first-ever stroke (either blocked artery stroke or bleeding in the brain). It may help doctors better understand recovery patterns and what support could work best over time.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT05714917Recruiting
Studying recovery after nerve damage from NOS use
This study looks at how neurological symptoms (like numbness, weakness, unsteadiness, or walking problems) recover after damage caused by NOS use. It may help researchers understand what recovery looks like and what support or treatments could work best.
BirminghamAges 16–40 - NCT05744219RecruitingPhase 3
Iron after major abdominal surgery to improve recovery
This Phase 3 study tests whether giving iron (as ferric carboxymaltose) after complex major surgery can improve recovery by helping your body rebuild blood and oxygen levels after blood loss. It may help patients who are having certain types of aortic, liver, or pancreas operations.
Uppsala, SverigeAges 18 years+ - NCT05785533Recruiting
Mobile app for recovery after recent ankle sprains
This trial tests whether a smartphone “recovery guidance” app can help children and young adults heal after a recent ankle inversion injury. It may help with home recovery steps and decision-making during the first days after injury.
London, OntarioAges 12–30 - NCT05788783Recruiting
6-week dog training program for youth in outpatient mental health care
This study tests whether a structured dog training program is practical and helpful for youth who are already getting outpatient mental health services. You may be able to participate in a 6-week program if you can attend every week and have no safety concerns with dogs.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–17 - NCT05817825Recruiting
Remote program to support recovery after opioid use
This study tests a new intensive outpatient program delivered by video or phone to help people with opioid use disorder (and other substance use disorders) stay on track after leaving the hospital. It may help by offering structured support while you are at home.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05818241Recruiting
Recovery and satisfaction after a wrist bone fracture
This trial studies how satisfied patients are with recovery after a specific type of wrist fracture (distal radius) and how well recovery goes. It may help improve care and rehabilitation for people healing from this injury.
Mölndal, Region Västra GötalandAges 18 years+ - NCT05832567Recruiting
Study of hidden and open placebo effects in stroke recovery
This study looks at how “open” (told) and “hidden” (not told) placebo effects may change arm recovery after a long-term stroke. You would do recovery-related assessments and likely receive brain-stimulation or related procedures to test these effects.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05840198Recruiting
Dog-assisted therapy for youth in residential care
This study tests whether a structured therapy program with a canine (dog) can improve outcomes for youth receiving residential inpatient services. If you qualify, you would be asked to complete baseline tasks and, if assigned, attend at least one of the dog-therapy sessions over about 6 weeks.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 8–18 - NCT05886725Recruiting
At-home walking test to help recovery after major surgery
This study looks at how a simple at-home walking pattern test, done before and after major surgery, relates to how older adults recover. It may help doctors better understand recovery and possibly tailor support after surgery.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 60 years+ - NCT05902910Recruiting
Robot therapy to improve arm movement after long-term stroke
This trial tests whether a therapy robot (the Luna EMG rehabilitation robot) can improve arm movement and be acceptable to use for people with chronic stroke. It focuses on helping the arm recover function over time and seeing how well patients tolerate the approach.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT05912413Recruiting
Predicting how people recover from sepsis in the ICU
This pilot study looks at whether doctors can sort ICU patients with sepsis into recovery “types” and predict how well they will recover. It may help future care plans for people after sepsis by identifying who needs what kinds of support.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT05914038Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation to improve arm recovery after stroke
This trial studies whether personalized rTMS (a noninvasive brain stimulation) can help improve arm and hand strength after a recent stroke. It may help people who still have weaker upper-limb movement within the first few months after stroke.
Taipei County, TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT05945212Recruiting
Vibration therapy to help leg recovery after subacute stroke
This study tests whether a program using local vibrations on the muscles in the front of your ankle can improve leg nerve and movement recovery after stroke. It may help people who have weak ankle lifting during the weeks to months after stroke.
Le Chambon-FeugerollesAges 18–80 - NCT05953090Recruiting
Vaginal irritation study with device use and long follow-up
This trial studies a treatment for long-lasting vaginal/vulvar irritation caused by conditions like vaginal atrophy or certain skin conditions of the vulva. You would try the study product/device and be followed over time to see how symptoms recover.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05973838Recruiting
Telemedicine support plus recovery coaching for multiple drug use
This study tests whether adding peer recovery support to a phone/video treatment program helps people stay in treatment longer and reduce polysubstance use. It focuses on adults in opioid use disorder care who have used other non-prescribed substances in the last three months.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05981105Recruiting
Recovery and Chronic Pain After Knee Replacement
This study tests a special recovery program after knee replacement surgery to see if it helps reduce long-term pain. You may be eligible if you are having a first-time knee replacement for osteoarthritis, are between 18 and 65, and live near the hospital.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT05990491Recruiting
Pituitary function after recovery from septic shock in ICU survivors
This study checks how well the pituitary gland (a small gland in your brain that controls hormones) works after you recover from a severe infection that caused dangerously low blood pressure (septic shock). It aims to see if the gland was affected during your ICU stay.
Lucknow, Uttar PradeshAges 18–80 - NCT05991453Recruiting
Recovery after IV vs. inhaled anesthesia for non-cardiac surgery
This trial compares recovery after two types of general anesthesia: one given through an IV (propofol) and one inhaled as a gas. It aims to see which approach leads to a smoother recovery for people having non-cardiac surgery.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT05995886Recruiting
Facebook support group for American Indian women in opioid recovery
This study tests if a private Facebook group can help American Indian women in Minnesota stay in recovery from opioid use disorder. You must be on medication for opioid use and have stable recovery for at least a month to take part.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06003127Recruiting
Recovery from dexmedetomidine-induced unconsciousness
This study explores how people recover after being given a common sedative called dexmedetomidine. It may help doctors better understand and manage recovery from sedation.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT06006000Recruiting
Supporting recovery after ICU stay for older adults
This study looks at the needs of older adults (65+) after a serious ICU stay. The goal is to help people recover better at home with support from a family or friend caregiver.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 65 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.