Clinical trials
Rural Health clinical trials
Below are recruiting rural health clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 49 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04629053Recruiting
Study of fever causes and outcomes in rural clinics
This study looks at why people develop fever and what outcomes they have after they are seen in rural health facilities. It may help improve how clinics recognize and manage fever illnesses.
DhakaAges 4 weeks+ - NCT06397729Recruiting
Testing a new tool to support healthy habits in rural clinics
This study is testing a new way to help people improve their heart health by making healthy changes in their daily habits. It focuses on patients in rural primary care clinics who are at higher risk because of their weight.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–64 - NCT07221045Recruiting
Food as medicine for food-insecure families in rural North Carolina
This study tests whether providing fresh produce boxes and nutrition classes helps families in rural North Carolina who struggle with food access. If you are a parent or caregiver of an 8–14-year-old and live in a participating county, you may qualify.
Raleigh, North CarolinaAges 8–64 - NCT06808503Recruiting
Mental Health Program in Appalachian School-Based Health Clinics
This study looks at a mental health care program offered in school-based health clinics in rural Appalachian areas. Your child and family may be able to join if your child gets care at one of these clinics.
Morgantown, West VirginiaAges 12–17 - NCT07341581Recruiting
Improving prenatal care visits in rural Côte d'Ivoire
This study works with pregnant women and their male partners in rural Côte d'Ivoire to make prenatal care easier to access. It tests ways to improve how many women get regular checkups during pregnancy.
TaaboAges 15 years+ - NCT06269081Recruiting
Testing two programs to help older rural adults with HIV
This study tests two different programs to see if they can improve health and quality of life for older adults living with HIV in rural areas. You may join if you live in certain states and have a phone.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 50 years+ - NCT03225586Recruiting
Study of health differences in urban and rural communities
This study enrolls consenting adults to understand how health differs between people living in cities versus rural areas. Your participation may help researchers learn what factors influence health over time.
Rosario, Santa Fe ProvinceAges 35–70 - NCT07046351Recruiting
Reducing sugary drinks for rural preschoolers and parents
This study tests a digital program to help families in rural areas cut back on sugary drinks. It is for children ages 2 to 5 enrolled in Head Start and their parents who want to make healthier drink choices together.
Christiansburg, VirginiaAges 2 years+ - NCT06864273Recruiting
Pharmacy training to help with hearing aids in rural areas
This study trains pharmacy technicians in rural Alabama and Mississippi to help adults with mild to moderate hearing loss use over-the-counter hearing aids. It aims to improve access to hearing care in communities where it is limited.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06864468Recruiting
Preventing obesity in American Indian kids in rural schools
This trial studies a program to help prevent obesity in American Indian children. It includes a 3-day summer camp and focuses on healthy habits for 3rd and 4th graders in rural tribal schools.
Flagstaff, ArizonaAges 8–10 - NCT06471920Recruiting
Telerehab for chronic low back pain in rural areas
This study tests whether a video-based physical therapy program can help people with chronic low back pain who live in rural areas. If you qualify, you'll get telerehabilitation (rehab done at home through video calls) to reduce pain and improve function.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07448233Enrolling by invitation
AI health management for epilepsy in rural areas
This trial tests a smartphone-based AI system to help manage epilepsy long-term in rural areas. It is for people who have had at least one convulsive seizure in the past year and can use a smartphone with a caregiver.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–65 - NCT07178314Recruiting
At-home nerve stimulation for overactive bladder in rural women
This study tests a small device you can use at home to stimulate a nerve in your ankle to help calm an overactive bladder. It's for women living in rural areas who have not had previous treatments for overactive bladder.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT06483854Recruiting
HIV testing from traditional healers in rural South Africa
This trial compares HIV counseling and testing provided by traditional healers to the standard care approach. If you are over 18 and would like to receive an HIV test from a traditional healer, you may be able to join.
Agincourt, MPAges 18 years+ - NCT07541599Recruiting
Mind-Body Skills for Rural Veterans With Chronic Pain
This study tests whether online mind-body techniques (like meditation and breathing exercises) can help rural veterans manage chronic pain. You'll attend remote sessions and learn skills to reduce how much pain interferes with daily life.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07369700Enrolling by invitation
Mobile health tool for post-C-section checkups in rural Rwanda
This study tests a mobile health tool (used with a community health worker) to improve recovery checkups after a C-section. It may help women in rural areas get better follow-up care.
Kirehe, KireheAges 14 years+ - NCT07332312Recruiting
Cancer support program for American Indian and Alaska Native patients in rural California
This study tests a culturally informed patient navigation program designed to help American Indian and Alaska Native cancer patients reduce delays between diagnosis and treatment. It offers support through community advisors, focus groups, and a navigation program tailored to patients living in the Toiyabe Indian Health Program service area.
Bishop, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT05008848RecruitingPhase 3
Text-based quit smoking program for rural cancer survivors
This trial tests a text message program to help people who have had cancer quit smoking. It is designed for those living in rural areas and aims to see if this program can support them in stopping smoking.
Kingman, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06030011Recruiting
Using a digital tool for head and neck cancer patients
This trial uses a digital assessment tool to track symptoms and side effects in patients with head and neck cancer who are getting radiation therapy (with or without chemotherapy). The goal is to see if it helps improve care in both rural and urban areas.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07490652Recruiting
Healthy food access for rural Latino communities
This study tests a program that makes it easier for Latino families in rural Washington to buy and eat more fruits and vegetables. If you are the main shopper in your household and eat few fruits and vegetables now, this program could help you and your family make healthier choices.
Granger, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07186023Recruiting
Mindfulness or brain stimulation for older adults in Taiwan
This study compares two approaches—mindfulness training or brain stimulation—to see which helps older adults in Taiwan feel better. If you qualify, you would join either the mindfulness group or the brain stimulation group.
New Taipei CityAges 55 years+ - NCT06461962Recruiting
Peer support for meth-related heart screening
This study tests whether a peer support program can help people who use methamphetamine get screened for early heart damage. It aims to connect you with care if screening shows possible heart strain.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07179016Recruiting
Acupressure for chronic pain in rural areas
This trial tests if a self-managed acupressure program can help people living in rural areas manage long-term muscle or joint pain, like neck, back, or knee pain. You would learn to press small seeds on your ear to ease pain.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18–85 - NCT05790486Recruiting
Take a Break program for adult smokers in rural areas
This trial tests a text-based program to help adults who smoke but are not ready to quit yet. It may help you think about quitting when you’re ready, without pushing you to stop right away.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for rural health?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 49 recruiting rural health 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 rural health 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 rural health 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.