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
- NCT06965153Recruiting
Peer coaching to help people with opioid use disorder quit smoking
This trial tests whether having a peer recovery coach can help people with opioid use disorder quit or reduce smoking. If you're already on medication for opioid use disorder and want to work on your smoking, this program might offer extra support.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06914622Recruiting
Real-life recovery study for mental health
This study uses a smartphone app to track daily experiences, physical activity, and biological markers in people receiving treatment for a mental disorder. The goal is to understand how these factors relate to personal recovery.
BresciaAges 18 years+ - NCT06908213Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after surgery for teen scoliosis
This trial tests a special program to help teens recover faster after scoliosis surgery. It focuses on better pain control, shorter hospital stays, and getting back to normal activities sooner.
AmiensAges 11–17 - NCT06865937Recruiting
A mobile app to help with social recovery in serious mental illness
This study tests a mobile app that provides support for social recovery in people with serious mental illness. It may help you feel less isolated and more connected.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06849661Enrolling by invitation
Bilirubin and recovery after sedation for ERCP
This trial checks if your bilirubin level before sedation affects how quickly you recover and how long you stay in the hospital after an ERCP procedure. ERCP is a procedure to examine your bile ducts.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06780995Recruiting
Power exercise for better walking after stroke
This study tests if a power-based exercise program can improve walking and overall recovery for people who had a stroke at least six months ago. It may help you move more easily and feel stronger.
Kelowna, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06774248Recruiting
Teen opioid recovery support program with medication
This study tests a program called YORS that helps teens with opioid use disorder stick with their medication. It involves you and a support person (like a parent) working together with the study team to stay on track.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 13–21 - NCT06482749Recruiting
Magnetic brain stimulation for better recovery after surgery
This study tests whether magnetic brain stimulation before and after surgery can help older adults with mild memory or thinking problems recover their thinking abilities faster. You would receive either real or sham stimulation for a few days around your surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT06701929Recruiting
Fasting time and recovery after c-section
This trial looks at how long you fast (go without food or drink) before a planned c-section and whether that affects how well you feel after the surgery. It aims to find the best fasting time to improve your recovery.
Montreal, QuebecAges Any age - NCT06479681Recruiting
Coaching help for alcohol use recovery in hospital
This trial tests if a peer recovery coach can help people with alcohol use disorder stay sober after being hospitalized. You'll get support from someone who has been through recovery themselves.
Greenville, South CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT06538584RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Caffeine added to sedation for faster MRI recovery in children
This study tests whether adding caffeine to the usual sedation medicine helps children recover faster after an MRI. It looks at how quickly kids wake up and can go home.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 3–12 - NCT06347770RecruitingPhase 1
Oral Gan Shuangbi for recovery after C-section
This trial tests an oral herbal medicine (Gan Shuangbi) to see if it helps your intestines work normally again after a C-section. It may speed up recovery after delivery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–45 - NCT04173416Recruiting
Support program for young adults in opioid recovery
This study tests a structured recovery support program for adults age 18–28 who have opioid use disorder. It may help by adding extra involvement and support while you receive common long-acting opioid treatment from a medical clinic.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–28 - NCT06221020Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after pituitary tumor surgery
This study tests a standard care plan to help patients recover faster after surgery to remove a pituitary tumor. It may reduce hospital stay and improve recovery.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–75 - NCT06029062Recruiting
Brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests if a gentle electrical current applied to the brain can help improve arm and hand movement in people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. It may be an option if you can still slightly move your fingers.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT06014931Recruiting
Recovery support after ICU stay
This study uses telehealth to help older adults recover after a serious ICU illness, like being on a breathing machine or having sepsis. It tests whether virtual check-ins can improve your recovery at home.
Columbus, OhioAges 45 years+ - NCT05929833Enrolling by invitation
Brain injury education program for recovery at home
This study tests a recovery-focused brain injury education and support program for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who plan to go home after hospital stay. If you qualify, you and a caregiver/friend may get training and therapy support aimed at improving recovery.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05824234Recruiting
REFOCUS program for mental health care teams
This trial tests whether a training program for mental health teams improves care for people with certain mental health conditions. You may be included if your clinic/team is using the REFOCUS training and you meet the study language and consent requirements.
Lyon, RhôneAges 15–65 - NCT05537376Recruiting
Peer-led suicide prevention support for veterans with serious mental illness
This study tests a suicide-prevention program delivered by trained peer specialists (other people with similar lived experience) to help veterans who are currently having suicidal thoughts. It aims to add ongoing support and improve safety and recovery for veterans with serious mental health conditions.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05461092RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Nerve blocks to improve pain control after spinal fusion
This early-stage study tests whether a regional nerve block can improve pain control and recovery for older adults having elective lumbar spinal fusion. If you qualify, you may receive a special pain-control injection during surgery to reduce opioid needs and improve recovery comfort.
Iowa City, IowaAges 65 years+ - NCT05138614Recruiting
Help for people with opioid use disorder and mental health needs
This trial studies a program meant to improve treatment access and support recovery for people with opioid use disorder who also have mental health symptoms. It may help if you are new to the program or recently relapsed, or if mental health symptoms have worsened—even without a relapse.
Holyoke, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04811209Recruiting
Testing better pain control and recovery after orthopedic surgery
This trial looks at how well a pain-control plan works after certain orthopedic surgeries and how it affects recovery and patient-reported outcomes. It may help determine what level of pain relief is meaningful to patients after surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80 - NCT04750551Recruiting
Breathing stimulation to improve arm movement after stroke
This trial studies a breathing-related stimulation method (called BreEStim) to help improve arm and hand movement after stroke. It may help people who still have muscle stiffness in the hand and arm months after a stroke.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT04752319Recruiting
Breathing-based stimulation to improve arm movement after stroke
This pilot study tests a breathing-related stimulation approach (called BreEStim) to improve arm and hand movement in people with chronic stroke. It may help reduce stiffness and improve motor control, especially if you still have moderate movement difficulty.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75
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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.