Clinical trials
Shared Decision Making clinical trials
Below are recruiting shared decision making clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 66 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07167927Recruiting
Decision support tool for children with neuromuscular scoliosis
Researchers are developing a decision support tool to help parents and doctors make decisions about surgery for children with neuromuscular scoliosis. The tool aims to provide clear information and support during the consultation.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 8 years+ - NCT06656676Recruiting
WePrEP: HIV prevention tool for transgender women
This study is creating a decision-making tool to help transgender women choose the right PrEP (HIV prevention pill) for them. It is looking for transgender women in Denver who are HIV-negative and interested in learning more about PrEP, as well as healthcare providers who help transgender women decide about PrEP.
Sheridan, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06828406Recruiting
Shared decision-making huddles for labor
This study tests if a short team huddle during labor helps parents feel safer, heard, and more involved in their care. It aims to improve the birth experience and make care more equal for everyone.
Arlington Heights, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06616129Recruiting
Geriatric risk assessment for older heart surgery patients
This study tests whether a special geriatric risk assessment and shared decision-making conversation helps older patients (70+) and their doctors choose the best treatment for heart surgery. It aims to improve quality of life by tailoring decisions to each person's health risks.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 70 years+ - NCT06871514Recruiting
Decision support for managing heart disease risk
This trial tests a decision-support tool to help manage cardiovascular risk in people with established heart or blood vessel disease. It aims to improve treatment plans and outcomes.
AlkmaarAges 40–80 - NCT07476482Enrolling by invitation
Shared decision-making during planned C-section under spinal anesthesia
This trial tests whether involving you in decisions during your planned C-section can improve your experience. You will be awake under spinal anesthesia and the study focuses on helping you feel more in control.
AlexandriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06375551Recruiting
Testing a tool to help choose child welfare interventions
This trial tests a decision support tool and group process to help people involved in child welfare select effective interventions. It may help those making decisions under the Family First Prevention Services Act.
Eugene, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07637747Recruiting
Mental Health Decision Aids: Impact and Patient Experience
This study looks at how decision aids—tools that help you understand your treatment options—work in mental health care. Researchers want to learn if these tools help patients like you make better choices about your care.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT03833622Recruiting
Decision support in the emergency room for care goals
This trial tests a shared decision-making tool that helps older adults choose goals of care while they are in the emergency department. It may help you clearly communicate what matters to you—like treatments you would or would not want—so care matches your wishes.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 60 years+ - NCT04287088Recruiting
MRI plus shared decisions to help diagnose prostate cancer
This study looks at using a special prostate MRI (bpMRI) along with a risk-based shared decision process to guide diagnosis. It may help patients and clinicians decide on next steps using MRI results and individual risk.
JyväskyläAges 18 years+ - NCT05383911Recruiting
Sickle cell care plan choices for teens and young adults
This trial tests a way to help teens and young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) and their caregivers actively take part in treatment decisions. It focuses on improving shared decision-making through interviews and a partner-centered approach.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 15 years+ - NCT06034080Recruiting
Cutting down unneeded antibiotics for children's ear infections
This study tests ways to help doctors avoid prescribing antibiotics when they are not needed for children with ear infections. If you are a parent of a child diagnosed with an ear infection or a healthcare provider, you may be able to join different parts of the study.
Denver, ColoradoAges 6 months–17 years - NCT06052917Recruiting
Shared decision-making in health: a real-life study
This study looks at how a shared decision-making tool (DECIdE) helps you and your doctor or pharmacist choose together when you have a symptom or want a prescription medicine. It aims to see how the tool works in everyday visits.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT06618638Recruiting
Shared Decision Tool for ADPKD Treatment
This study helps people with ADPKD and moderate kidney damage decide together with their doctor whether to start a treatment called tolvaptan. It tests a shared decision-making tool to see if it helps patients understand their options better.
Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 18–80 - NCT06651242Recruiting
Support for young cancer patients and their parents
This trial tests a decision-support program for children and teens with cancer and their parents. It aims to help families communicate and make choices together during treatment.
Kaohsiung CityAges 7–20 - NCT06731244Recruiting
Deciding about blood thinners after a first clot
This study helps you and your doctor decide together whether to continue blood thinners after a first unexpected blood clot. You join after 3 to 6 months of treatment to discuss your options.
Brest, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06740357Recruiting
Shared decision-making for rectal cancer organ preservation
This trial tests a program that helps you and your doctor decide together whether to avoid surgery and keep your rectum after chemo and radiation. It's for people with early-stage rectal cancer who have not had prior treatment for this cancer.
DijonAges 18–80 - NCT06852170Recruiting
Data-driven decisions for substance use services
This trial helps decision-makers use data to improve substance use services and prevent overdoses. It is for professionals who shape policy or run programs in behavioral health, public health, law enforcement, or advocacy.
Eugene, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT06896474Recruiting
Breast cancer treatment choice help for women 70 and older
This study tests a decision aid to help women 70 and older with early stage breast cancer choose their treatment. It looks at whether the tool helps patients and their doctors make a confident treatment choice.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06953687Recruiting
Shared decision making for PTSD treatment in active duty military
This trial tests a shared decision-making approach to help active duty military members with PTSD choose the best treatment for them. You and your doctor will work together to decide on a plan that fits your needs and values.
Fort Cavazos, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07589673Recruiting
Online shared decision-making program for chronic disease patients
This study tests an online educational program designed to help nurses and patients work together to make better health decisions for chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The program aims to improve communication and patient involvement in their own care.
DaejeonAges 19 years+ - NCT07503847Enrolling by invitation
Colorectal Cancer Screening for Ages 40-49 with Family History
This trial helps people aged 40-49 who have a parent, sibling, or child with colorectal cancer decide on the best way to get screened. It aims to find the most effective screening method for those at higher risk.
TaipeiAges 40–49 - NCT06828900Enrolling by invitation
Decision aid for parents of kids with ADHD
This study compares standard care to a decision aid, coaching, and AI support to help parents make treatment decisions for their child with ADHD. It aims to see which approach better supports caregivers.
Ariel, IsraelAges 18 years+ - NCT06171737Enrolling by invitation
Shared decision-making for severe aortic stenosis
This study tests a way to help people with severe aortic stenosis make informed choices about treatment. It may help you talk with your heart team about options like valve replacement.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 65–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for shared decision making?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 66 recruiting shared decision making 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 shared decision making 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 shared decision making 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.