Clinical trials
Self Care clinical trials
Below are recruiting self care clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 121 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03435042Recruiting
Hypnosis group program to help children with cancer and parents
This trial tests a hypnosis-based group program to improve quality of life for children with cancer and their parents. You may join if your family speaks French and the child is aged 8–18 and has cancer (or has a sibling with cancer).
LiègeAges 8 years+ - NCT07855107Recruiting
Self-care after pilonidal sinus surgery with a new drain
This study tests a new way to treat pilonidal sinus (a small tunnel under the skin near the tailbone) that combines special surgery with a drain that you can care for at home. It is for people who cannot easily come back to the hospital for wound care, so they can recover in their own community.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06200909Recruiting
Self-Care Training for Family Caregivers
This research program teaches family caregivers practical self-care skills to help them feel less stressed and more supported while caring for a loved one with a progressive brain condition. It involves 8 online group sessions where you'll learn tools like mindfulness and gentle movement.
Toronto, OntarioAges 50–100 - NCT05621720Recruiting
Community program to support self-care in older adults
This trial tests a community-based “health-social partnership” program designed to help older adults manage their health and self-care better. You may be a good match if you can think and communicate clearly and live in the program’s local service area.
KowloonAges 60 years+ - NCT06733662Recruiting
Motivational interviewing education for COPD patients
This study tests whether a special education program (using motivational interviewing) can help people with COPD stick to their treatment plan and take better care of themselves. It's for people who are stable and not in the middle of a flare-up.
KahramanmaraşAges 18 years+ - NCT07471243Recruiting
Dressing and wound care experiences after hip or knee replacement
This study looks at how people care for their surgical wounds and dressings after hip or knee replacement surgery. It aims to learn what helps patients feel more comfortable and confident in their recovery.
Bournemouth, DorsetAges 18 years+ - NCT07269977Recruiting
Mobile health app for veterans with spinal cord injury
This study tests a mobile health app designed to help veterans with spinal cord injury and their family caregivers. The app may provide support and resources to improve health and well-being.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07220798Recruiting
A program to support caregivers of people with heart failure and memory problems
This study tests a program to help caregivers of people with heart failure and memory problems take better care of themselves, so they can feel better and support their loved one more effectively.
New York, New YorkAges 18–101 - NCT07107789Enrolling by invitation
Can animated videos help kids with type 1 diabetes?
This study tests whether watching short education videos with animations can help children with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood sugar, take care of themselves, and feel more positive about their condition. It's for kids aged 11 to 18 who use an insulin pen.
Erzurum, PalandökenAges 11–18 - NCT07042399Recruiting
Self-care study for type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how people with type 2 diabetes take care of themselves. It aims to learn more about their self-care habits so that doctors can better support them.
San Donato Milanese, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06721559Recruiting
Home program for older adults with depression and mobility issues
This study tests a home-based program called Empower@Home for older adults who have depression and trouble moving around. It aims to see if the program helps improve mood and daily life—without adding extra outside therapy.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT06689228Enrolling by invitation
Education and monitoring to improve drug use in dialysis patients
This study tests whether a special education program and remote monitoring can help hemodialysis patients use their medications more safely. It is designed for people who have been on dialysis for at least six months.
Burdur, BucakAges 18 years+ - NCT06584422Recruiting
Online program for depression in older adults
This study tests an online program called Empower@Home that helps older adults with symptoms of depression. It compares the program to usual care to see if it improves mood and well-being.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 50 years+ - NCT06287216Recruiting
A mental health program comparison study
This trial compares a new mental health program to standard care for adults. It studies if the program helps improve well-being.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05671406Recruiting
Digital game to help people manage high blood pressure
This study tests whether a sensor-controlled phone/tablet digital game can help people with high blood pressure better take care of their health at home. It may be helpful if you live in a Native American community and are willing to use the technology.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06915610Enrolling by invitation
New cervical cancer screening program study
This study is testing a new way to organize cervical cancer screening in Portugal using modern tools. It may help make screening more convenient and up-to-date for women who qualify.
Vila Nova de GaiaAges 30–69 - NCT07125235Recruiting
Support program for HIV treatment adherence
This trial tests a program to help people with HIV stay on track with their medication. If you take HIV medication, sometimes miss doses, and use stimulants, this program may offer support to improve your health.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT07609134Recruiting
Testing a self-management program for adults with asthma
This study tests a new asthma self-management program designed to help adults better control their asthma in their regular doctor's office. The program teaches practical skills to manage your asthma day-to-day and may help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Dublin, DAges 18 years+ - NCT06670781Recruiting
Comparing two ways to do the Valsalva maneuver during a heart ultrasound
This trial compares two ways of doing a breathing maneuver (Valsalva) during a heart ultrasound to see if it better detects a common hole in the heart (PFO). If you are already scheduled for this test, the study will help find the best method for you.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07373041Recruiting
Support program for heart failure carers in the UK
This study tests a support program for people who care for loved ones with heart failure. It aims to see if the program helps carers by providing talking support and information, and it may help you if you’re caring for someone with heart failure and are comfortable using a digital device.
BelfastAges 18 years+ - NCT06484179Recruiting
Self-help program to quit smoking after cancer diagnosis
This study tests a self-help program designed to help people recently diagnosed with certain cancers quit smoking. The program is customized based on the type of cancer you have, and aims to boost your motivation to stop smoking.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT06722352Recruiting
Palliative care education for dementia in assisted living
This study trains staff in assisted living facilities to better support residents with dementia and their families in planning future care. It focuses on helping families talk about advance care planning (decisions about future medical care) with the care team.
Tampa, FloridaAges 21 years+ - NCT07318727Recruiting
Diet study for weight loss in overweight endometrial cancer patients
This study tests if specific diet changes can help overweight women with endometrial cancer or atypical hyperplasia lose weight while undergoing fertility-sparing treatment.
BeijingAges 18–40 - NCT07064551Recruiting
Combining medical and community support for depression
This study tests a new way of combining medical care with community support for middle-aged and older adults who have depression and are waiting for mental health services. The goal is to see if this team approach can help improve mood and well-being while you wait.
Hong KongAges 45 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for self care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 121 recruiting self care 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 self care 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 self care 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.