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
- NCT07009886Recruiting
Decision aid for advanced cancer patients considering more treatment
This study is testing a tool called TA-DA to help patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers make decisions about further treatment after at least two prior therapies. It aims to improve shared decision-making.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05491213Recruiting
Telehealth coaching to help decide on lung cancer screening
This trial tests a telehealth (video/phone) coaching program that helps people and their primary care teams make shared decisions about lung cancer screening. It may help you understand the benefits and downsides before choosing whether to get screened.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06036810Recruiting
Spanish decision tool for ovarian cancer maintenance
This study tests a Spanish-language decision tool to help people with advanced ovarian cancer choose the best maintenance therapy after chemotherapy. It is for patients who can read or speak Spanish and are eligible for maintenance treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07118748Recruiting
Pharmacy antibiotics for cystitis with decision support tool
This trial tests a new way for women to get antibiotics for simple bladder infections (cystitis) directly from a pharmacy, without needing to see a doctor first. A computer tool helps the pharmacist make sure it is safe. This could make treatment faster and easier for you.
Aire-sur-l'AdourAges 18–65 - NCT05548621Recruiting
Using shared decision-making tools for kidney cancer care
This study tests whether a shared decision-making approach—using decision aids and guided discussions—helps people make better choices for kidney cancer treatment. It may help you feel more informed and involved when you and your care team decide on next steps.
Nieuwegein, UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT05923684Recruiting
English prostate cancer visit feedback tool for shared decisions
This trial tests an English computer tool that gives feedback during prostate cancer treatment visits. It aims to help you and your clinician make more informed, shared decisions about next treatment steps.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05722535Recruiting
Help families plan healthy media use together
This trial helps parents and their teens make a shared plan for how the family uses screens and media. It tests whether a shared decision-making approach can improve planning at home.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 11 years+ - NCT07517692Enrolling by invitation
Improving shared decision-making for lung cancer screening
This study tests a new way to help patients and doctors discuss lung cancer screening together using text messages and shared decision-making tools. It may help you understand screening options better and make choices that fit your values.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 50–77 - NCT06876831Recruiting
Lung cancer screening for current and recent smokers
This study aims to create a program to help people get screened for lung cancer while they are in the hospital. It is for people who are at higher risk due to their age and smoking history.
New York, New YorkAges 50–80 - NCT03107533Recruiting
Shared decision support for moderate scoliosis
This study tests a shared decision-making approach to help people with scoliosis make treatment choices together with their care team. It may help ensure you understand options and feel more confident about your plan.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 13 years+ - NCT06755710Recruiting
Patient engagement study for PTSD treatment
This trial tests whether a program that helps people actively take part in their PTSD treatment leads to better outcomes. It is designed for adults with PTSD, including refugees, and aims to improve treatment engagement and results.
Ballerup Municipality, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT05191485Recruiting
Helping lung cancer patients decide about genetic testing
This study tests a shared decision-making approach to help people with lung adenocarcinoma decide whether to get molecular (genetic) testing. It aims to improve understanding and support better choices about testing and possible targeted treatments.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT05310799Recruiting
Personalized risk estimates for children with newly diagnosed JIA
This study looks at how best to estimate a child’s likely symptoms and treatment response in the first phase after a new JIA diagnosis. It may help families and clinicians make clearer, more personalized decisions about care.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 1–18 - NCT05711186Recruiting
Shared decision support for aortic valve procedures
This trial tests a structured, team-guided conversation to help you choose between two common valve procedures: SAVR (surgery) or TAVR (a less invasive procedure done through the groin). It may help you make a choice that fits your health goals and preferences.
BernAges 70 years+ - NCT06173323Recruiting
Improving decision-making for kidney disease patients and their caregivers
This study tests a program to help people with advanced chronic kidney disease (stage 4 CKD) and their caregiver work together on medical decisions. It aims to see if the program improves communication and partnership.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06685562Recruiting
Testing a map to help make cancer decisions together
This study tests a new way to help people with cancer and their doctors make decisions together. If you have prostate, breast, or melanoma cancer, this trial may help you understand your options better.
VejleAges 18 years+ - NCT06777420Recruiting
Question list for breast cancer patients before chemo
This study tests whether a list of helpful questions can improve communication and care for breast cancer patients who will receive chemotherapy before surgery. It aims to support patients in talking with their doctors about what matters most to them.
Uppsala, Region UppsalaAges 18 years+ - NCT06856694Recruiting
Feedback tool to help men with prostate cancer decide on treatment
This trial tests a computer tool that analyzes your conversations with doctors. It aims to help you make a more informed choice about prostate cancer treatment.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06957067Recruiting
PTSD Therapy Switch Study for Veterans
This study tests whether switching PTSD therapies or staying with one approach works better for veterans. It aims to reduce dropout and improve mental health outcomes.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 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+ - NCT07168096Recruiting
Emotional health and decision-making in cancer patients
This study tracks how anxiety and depression change over time in people with solid tumors. It aims to find risk factors and improve supportive care, while also exploring how much patients understand about their prognosis and want to be involved in decisions.
Santander, CantabriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07223398Recruiting
Making HIV care decisions with people who've been in the justice system
This trial helps people recently involved with the justice system and who use stimulants or opioids decide on HIV prevention or treatment. It tests a shared decision-making approach for taking HIV medication (ART) or PrEP.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07243041Recruiting
Code status talks with Muslim ICU families
This study looks at how doctors talk to families about resuscitation wishes in a Muslim ICU setting. It may help improve communication between doctors and families during difficult times.
Jeddah, Mecca RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07393152Recruiting
Quality of life study for children with autism
This study tests tools to help families and doctors make better decisions together and improve care for children with autism. It focuses on children under 12 who are part of a regional autism network.
Bosisio Parini, (LC)Ages birth–11 years
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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.