Clinical trials
Recovery clinical trials
Below are recruiting recovery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 698 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03168958RecruitingPhase 4
Methadone to improve recovery after planned heart surgery
This trial looks at whether giving methadone during planned heart surgery can improve how patients feel and recover afterward. It will mainly compare recovery quality using a patient questionnaire.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 18–90 - NCT07868952Enrolling by invitation
Recovery tracking app for women after gynecologic surgery
This study uses a mobile app to guide recovery after laparoscopic or robotic gynecologic surgery, following an enhanced recovery program. It aims to see if using the app helps improve recovery and quality of life.
Wŏnju, Gangwon-doAges 20–70 - NCT03610763Recruiting
Training brain recovery after arm nerve repair
This study tests a way to help your brain and nerves work better after an arm/hand nerve repair that is already in the long-term (chronic) recovery stage. It may help improve hand and arm function by targeting “neuroplasticity,” meaning the brain’s ability to adapt after injury.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT06465758Recruiting
Stroke recovery study
This study is for people who have had a stroke and are in the early recovery phase. It looks at how well patients recover, with a focus on arm and hand movement, to help guide future care.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07822048Recruiting
Ready-made beef meals for firefighter recovery after firefighting tasks
This study tests whether eating only ready-made beef meals for a few days helps firefighters recover better after doing firefighting drills.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT07819565Recruiting
Pork protein for firefighter recovery
This study tests whether eating pork protein helps firefighters recover faster after physically demanding fireground simulations. If you join, you'll eat provided meals and avoid certain pain relievers before testing, so we can see how your body responds.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT07764458Recruiting
Legal help for recovery after violent injury
This study tests whether offering free legal advice and help soon after a violent injury can improve recovery. You may be able to join if you are being treated at the University of Chicago Trauma Center after being hurt in an assault, a stabbing, or a shooting.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 14 years+ - NCT07764276Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after gynecologic surgery
This study looks at whether a structured program to speed up recovery after major gynecologic surgery helps patients feel better and leave the hospital sooner. It focuses on women having open (laparotomic) surgery for conditions like fibroids, ovarian cysts, or cancer.
HsinchuAges 18 years+ - NCT07740395Recruiting
Support app for people in recovery and their loved ones
This study tests a support app (KulaMind-Recovery) that helps people in recovery stay connected with a loved one. You and someone important to you would both use the app to see if it helps your recovery journey.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07736092Recruiting
Light Therapy Before and After Surgery for Older Adults
This trial tests a gentle light treatment to help prevent thinking problems after surgery in older patients. It involves using a special light on your head before and after your operation.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT07720856Recruiting
Recovery pillow for spine surgery patients
This study tests a special recovery pillow designed to help you heal more comfortably after lower back fusion surgery. If you join, you will use the pillow after your operation to see if it improves your recovery.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 19 years+ - NCT07706244Recruiting
Does reducing pre-surgery anxiety help orthopedic patients recover better?
This study tests if a program to reduce anxiety before surgery (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) improves how patients feel one year after major orthopedic surgery like knee, hip, or spine procedures, compared to standard care.
Hualien City, Hualien CountyAges 20–100 - NCT07676110Recruiting
Music and nature visuals for emotional well-being
This study tests if listening to enhanced music and watching natural visuals can improve your emotional health. You'll use your own headphones and a smartphone or tablet to take part.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 13 years+ - NCT07673380RecruitingPhase 2
Mobile health for opioid recovery and mental health
This study uses a mobile health app to help Black and African American individuals recover from opioid or stimulant use and improve mental health. It aims to see if the app can support treatment and well-being.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07665463Recruiting
Recovery after surgery with or without opioids
This study compares recovery quality after major urological surgery using either opioid-free or opioid-based general anesthesia. It aims to see if avoiding opioids can improve how patients feel after surgery.
Krakow, Lesser Poland VoivodeshipAges 18–75 - NCT06469515Recruiting
Thinking recovery after heart surgery in older adults
This study looks at how older adults recover their thinking and memory skills after heart surgery. You may be asked to do simple computer or paper tests to see how your brain heals.
GothenburgAges 65 years+ - NCT07656519Recruiting
Heat exposure and overnight cooling study for men
This study looks at how heat affects men during work and whether cooling down overnight helps. It may help understand how to protect people from heat stress.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 50–75 - NCT07659301Recruiting
Breathing extra oxygen after cycling to speed recovery
This study tests how breathing higher-than-normal levels of oxygen for a short time after a hard bike ride affects your recovery. It is designed for competitive road cyclists who want to recover faster and perform better in their next training or race.
Louvain-la-Neuve, Brabant-WallonAges 18–40 - NCT07647367Recruiting
Nerve blocks to reduce pain after breast cancer surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve-blocking injections given before breast removal surgery to help reduce pain and improve recovery. The goal is to see which method works better for comfort and quality of life after surgery.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT06693791RecruitingPhase 2
Romiplostim for platelet recovery after cord blood transplant
This trial tests a drug called Romiplostim N01 to help platelet levels recover faster in people with blood cancers who have had a cord blood transplant. It may reduce the need for platelet transfusions and lower bleeding risk.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07637357Recruiting
How anesthesia affects thinking after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at how different types of anesthesia used during sleeve gastrectomy (a weight-loss surgery) may affect your memory and thinking skills after the operation. Researchers want to understand which anesthesia approach is safest for your brain.
Istanbul, SancaktepeAges 18–65 - NCT07630428Enrolling by invitation
Support programs after sexual assault medical exam
This study tests two support programs—STAR and TextSTAR—designed to help people after a sexual assault medical exam. The goal is to see which approach better supports your recovery and connects you with resources.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT04092504Recruiting
Recovery program for older adults after physical trauma
This study looks at an “optimized recovery” plan for people age 65 and older who are in the hospital because of physical trauma. It may help improve how you recover in the hospital, but you must be able to communicate and not be receiving palliative (comfort-focused) care.
GothenburgAges 65 years+ - NCT07614698Recruiting
Testing a peptide cream for healthy skin recovery
This study tests whether a peptide-based cream (a product containing small protein fragments) helps healthy skin recover better. Researchers will apply it to your forearm and measure how your skin responds over time.
SplitAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for recovery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 698 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.