Clinical trials
Retention clinical trials
Below are recruiting retention clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 104 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06843538RecruitingPhase 3
Tamsulosin for Easier Urination After Pelvic Floor Surgery
This trial tests whether the drug tamsulosin (a medication that relaxes bladder muscles) helps you urinate more easily right after same-day surgery for pelvic organ prolapse or incontinence. It aims to reduce the need for a catheter after surgery.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06545968Recruiting
Social media to help young people with HIV stay in care
This study tests whether a social media program can help young people with HIV in Uganda stay connected to their medical care. If you are between 15 and 24 years old and are new to care or returning after a break, you may be able to join.
MbararaAges 15 years+ - NCT07214311RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
A trial of PLG0206 to prevent knee joint infection after surgery
This trial tests if a new drug called PLG0206 can stop a knee joint infection from coming back after a surgery called DAIR. DAIR cleans the infected area and keeps the artificial knee in place, and this study wants to see if adding PLG0206 helps prevent the infection from returning.
Sarasota, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT06872307Recruiting
Helping Black men stay on PrEP
This study tests a new way to help Black men who have sex with men stay on PrEP (HIV prevention pills) over time. If you are at risk for HIV and have stopped taking PrEP for at least a month, you may be able to join and get support to keep taking it.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05887557Recruiting
Mobile HIV care for people struggling to stay in treatment
This study tests a low-barrier, mobile HIV care program designed with input from patients and other stakeholders to help people stay engaged in care and reach an undetectable viral load. It may help if you’re having trouble keeping regular HIV appointments or staying on treatment.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges 15 years+ - NCT06602440Recruiting
Testing catheter depth for labor pain relief
This study compares two different depths for placing an epidural catheter (a tiny tube that delivers pain medicine) to see which provides better pain relief during labor. It uses a modern pump method called PIEB that gives regular small doses of medicine without needing to press a button.
Yinchuan, NingxiaAges 18–45 - NCT06941974Recruiting
Supporting First-Time Moms With a Pregnancy Navigator
This study tests whether having a personal navigator (a guide who helps you get the care and resources you need) can make pregnancy healthier for first-time moms with low income. If you join, you'll get extra support from a navigator throughout your pregnancy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 16–50 - NCT06605053Recruiting
Improving HIV care for pregnant teens and young women in Tanzania
This trial aims to improve HIV prevention and treatment for pregnant adolescents and young women in Tanzania. It includes reviewing medical records, talking to patients and providers, and testing new care approaches.
Dar es SalaamAges 15 years+ - NCT04324619Recruiting
iLookOut training for childcare workers in Pennsylvania
This trial tests whether short, “micro-learning” training helps childcare workers remember information better about spotting and responding to child abuse. If you work or volunteer at a childcare facility in Pennsylvania, you may be invited to take part.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18–100 - NCT06492252Recruiting
Speech learning and memory study
This study tests how well healthy adults learn and remember new speech patterns. You will say sounds or words, and we will measure how your brain controls speech.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–40 - NCT07439003Recruiting
HIV treatment decision support program
This study is testing a program to help people with HIV stick with their medication. It looks at how well doctors and patients work together to make treatment decisions and improve health outcomes.
Johannesburg, GautengAges 18 years+ - NCT07425925Recruiting
Peer support to reduce HIV stigma in teens
This trial tests a digital peer-support program to help adolescents living with HIV in Ethiopia feel less stigma. It uses group chats with trained peers to share experiences and support.
Arba Minch, South EthiopiaAges 14–22 - NCT07280455Recruiting
Comparing gold vs. steel retainers after braces
This study compares two types of fixed retainers (gold vs. stainless steel) to see which works better after braces are removed. It's for people aged 15–30 who have completed orthodontic treatment and have a well-aligned lower front teeth.
Baghdad, Baghdad GovernorateAges 15–30 - NCT07714694Recruiting
Testing a new intermittent catheter for men
This study asks men who use a specific type of catheter (hydrophilic, size 14 French, 40 cm long) at least three times a day to try a new catheter and share their experience through online questionnaires. The goal is to see how well the new catheter works for daily use.
Libertyville, IllinoisAges 22 years+ - NCT04752293Recruiting
Study of a kidney blood-pressure system in kids
This study looks at how a kidney-related blood-pressure system works in children and teenagers, comparing those with newly diagnosed primary (no known cause) high blood pressure to those with normal blood pressure. It may help doctors better understand childhood blood-pressure changes and guide future care.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 7–18 - NCT04848636Recruiting
Sodium MRI scan to study heart salt changes in kidney disease
This trial uses a special MRI scan (called sodium MRI) to measure salt (sodium) in the heart. It compares people with chronic kidney disease (including those on hemodialysis) to healthy volunteers to understand how kidney disease may affect the heart.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07439783Enrolling by invitation
Testing a training program to improve staff retention in child welfare
This trial tests a new training model designed to help keep child welfare supervisors and their teams (including case workers and peer supporters) happy and on the job, so they can better help families. It focuses on agencies that are part of Ohio START.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05200923Recruiting
Testing a pelvic nerve device study for bladder and bowel leaks
This study checks how well an implanted pelvic nerve system works for people with bladder overactivity, non-obstructive urinary retention, or fecal incontinence. You may need to keep your current medications steady and track symptoms closely with diaries before and during evaluation.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT05267665Recruiting
Family-involved PTSD therapy coaching for Veterans
This study tests a brief way to include a Veteran’s family member to improve PTSD treatment results and help people stay engaged in care. It’s for Veterans who are just starting evidence-based PTSD therapy and have a closely involved family member who can participate too.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05439902Recruiting
Tamsulosin for painful urination in women with multiple sclerosis
This trial studies whether tamsulosin can improve painful or difficult urination (dysuria) in women who have multiple sclerosis. It focuses on people whose symptoms are linked to bladder coordination problems, with stable ongoing treatment.
NîmesAges 18 years+ - NCT05602376Recruiting
HIV messages to help men get tested and stay in care
This study tests whether special “U=U” style messages can improve how men move from HIV testing to starting treatment and continuing care. You may be asked to receive guidance and information meant to help you stay engaged in HIV treatment.
East London, Eastern CapeAges 15 years+ - NCT05619705Recruiting
Health coaching for pregnant women through home visits
This trial tests a structured health-coaching program delivered during home visits to help pregnant people improve health habits during pregnancy. It may help you with support like tracking weight and following a planned coaching routine.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05656235RecruitingPhase 2
Study of keeping kidneys longer in upper tract bladder cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies whether a combination treatment can control high-grade upper tract urothelial cancer without removing the kidney and ureter (radical nephroureterectomy). It may help people who must avoid surgery or choose not to have it because of medical risk.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05789940Recruiting
Hysteroscopy vs suction for retained pregnancy tissue
This study compares two outpatient procedures—hysteroscopy and suction—to remove retained pregnancy tissue after a miscarriage in the first 3 months. The goal is to find which method works best and is safest for people who choose surgical treatment.
BordeauxAges 18–42
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for retention?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 104 recruiting retention 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 retention 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 retention 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.