Clinical trials
Self Care clinical trials
Below are recruiting self care clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 117 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07007247Enrolling by invitation
Digital aftercare for teens with depression after hospital discharge
This pilot study tests a digital program to support adolescents aged 12–17 with depression after they leave the hospital. It aims to help prevent relapse and improve well-being using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
HamburgAges 12–17 - NCT05304065RecruitingPhase 2
Safe program for suicidal thoughts or actions in youth
This Phase 2 study tests a safer way to support young people who recently had suicidal thoughts or acted on them. If you qualify, you may get the study treatment and support designed for teens and young adults after an urgent/emergency situation.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 13–24 - NCT06903052Recruiting
App for parents managing child's breathing tube symptoms
This trial tests a mobile app that helps parents care for their child who needs a breathing tube at home. The app provides support and tips for managing symptoms, so parents feel more confident and prepared.
Kowloon, KowloonAges 2–18 - NCT07276191Recruiting
Mobile app for teen oral health
This study tests a mobile app designed to help Portuguese teenagers improve their oral health. You would use the app at least twice in the first month to see if it makes a difference.
Lisbon, Lisbon DistrictAges 15–19 - NCT05336201RecruitingPhase 2
Brain training program for teens with sickle cell disease
This Phase 2 study tests a cognitive (thinking) training program to help teens with sickle cell disease prepare for the changes in their care as they grow older. It may help with skills like learning, attention, and planning for transition to adult care.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 10–18 - NCT06089083Recruiting
Helping gynecologic cancer patients with frailty recover function
This study tests a program to help gynecologic cancer patients who are frail improve their physical function and quality of life during treatment. It aims to see if extra support can help you stay stronger and recover better.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07087821Recruiting
Epilepsy self-management study for depression
This study tests two programs (UPLIFT and PACES) that help people with epilepsy manage depressive symptoms. If you have epilepsy and mild-to-moderate depression, you may be able to join.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06193083Recruiting
Deprescribing views of patients with advanced cancer
This study asks patients with advanced cancer about their thoughts on stopping medications that may no longer be needed or could be harmful. It aims to understand patient perspectives to improve care.
La Roche-sur-YonAges 18 years+ - NCT04900064Recruiting
Self-help CBT added to primary care behavioral health
This trial studies whether adding a Swedish self-help version of “CBT” (a structured talking-therapy approach) improves care for adults getting behavioral health support in primary care. It may help people who want support for mental health without needing fully guided therapy sessions.
Varberg, Halland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06401512Recruiting
Digital follow-up for COPD patients in primary care
This trial tests a digital follow-up program for people with COPD who live at home. It aims to help manage your condition with remote support from your healthcare team.
Bergen, NorwayAges 35–80 - NCT06888999Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Help Cabin Crew Return to Work After Sick Leave
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (a computer-generated 3D environment) can help cabin crew members return to work after taking sick leave for mental health issues. It is designed for people whose occupational doctor has already referred them to a specific therapy clinic.
SchipholAges 18 years+ - NCT07220733RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Exoskeleton rehab after chest surgery in the ICU
This trial tests whether a self-balancing exoskeleton can help people who had chest surgery and are weak (bedbound or nearly so) start walking earlier in the ICU. It aims to see if it is safe and possible to use this device for rehabilitation.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07141108Recruiting
Using a digital tool to track chronic pain and improve quality of life
This trial tests a digital tool that helps you track your pain and activity level. The goal is to see if using the tool can improve your quality of life. You would use a smartphone or tablet app and share updates with your primary care team.
Malmö, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07129915Recruiting
Can a smartphone nudge improve diabetes self-management?
This trial tests whether using a nudge-based digital tool (on your smartphone) helps people with type 2 diabetes make better decisions and manage their condition more effectively at home.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT04837586Recruiting
Self-weighing at home for teens in weight treatment
This study tests whether having teens weigh themselves at home can help support obesity treatment. It may help families track progress in a structured, supportive way—while screening out teens who have certain eating, mental health, or health factors that could make self-weighing unsafe.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 12–17 - NCT06325384Recruiting
Testing a contactless blood pressure monitor for home use
This trial tests a new, no-contact device called Lifelight that measures your blood pressure just by looking at your face. It compares these readings to the standard cuff method, and you can use it at home for self-monitoring.
LondonAges 18–100 - NCT06528990RecruitingPhase 2
Telehealth help for ostomy self-care
This study tests a telehealth program to help you manage your ostomy after surgery. If you have bladder or colorectal cancer and are getting an ostomy, you and a caregiver can learn skills to handle your new stoma from home using video calls.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06993012Enrolling by invitation
Digital health app for Veterans with PTSD
This study tests a digital health app tailored for Veterans with PTSD. It aims to see if adding an app-based program to your care can help you feel better. You'll use the app on your iPhone, and some participants may also join a special riding event for extra support.
College Station, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05766488Enrolling by invitation
Testing continuous glucose monitor use in type 2 diabetes care
This study checks whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM, a sensor that tracks blood sugar) is practical and helpful for people with type 2 diabetes in primary care settings. It focuses on people who may have a harder time getting diabetes support and have higher A1c levels.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19 years+ - NCT07008950Recruiting
Health education for Syrian refugee young women in Lebanon
This study tests a program to help Syrian refugee women and girls learn about their bodies, relationships, and how to stay healthy. It aims to give them confidence and knowledge to make informed choices.
BeirutAges 15–15 - NCT06641102Recruiting
Healing track for chronic back pain
This trial tests a non-drug, talk-based therapy approach for chronic back pain. It may help you manage pain without medication, and all study activities can be done from home using your smartphone.
New York, New YorkAges 21–70 - NCT05756829Recruiting
Virtual education program for adults with type 1 diabetes
This study tests a 6-month online education and support program to help adults manage type 1 diabetes using insulin pump therapy or multiple daily insulin shots. It may help you improve understanding, day-to-day decision-making, and diabetes self-care with ongoing check-ins.
Kitchener, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07547579Enrolling by invitation
Newborn Care Classes for First-Time Pregnant Mothers
This study tests whether taking newborn care classes during pregnancy helps first-time mothers feel more confident and builds a stronger bond with their baby after birth. You would attend classes at a specific hospital and answer surveys about how you're feeling.
Kars, MerkezAges 18–35 - NCT06456762Recruiting
Text-messaging support for parents after child's ER visit
This study tests whether a text-messaging program can help parents support their child after a mental health emergency room visit. If you join, you'll receive texts with tips and resources to help your child transition to outpatient care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for self care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 117 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.