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 68 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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+ - NCT07320651Recruiting
Trial on shared decisions about period care and birth control
This study looks at how to help teens and young adults, ages 12 to 25, make choices together with their doctor about hormone medications for managing periods or birth control.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 12–25 - NCT07812337Recruiting
Blood test guide for Alzheimer's in primary care
This study is testing a tool that helps doctors decide when to order a blood test for Alzheimer's disease. It has two parts: one for doctors and one for older adults without memory problems.
Madison, WisconsinAges 50 years+ - NCT07165691Recruiting
Lung cancer screening coaching for Hispanic patients
This trial tests a program that helps Hispanic and Latino patients make informed decisions about lung cancer screening. It uses a coaching approach to support you and your doctor in choosing the best next steps.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 50–77 - NCT07733752Recruiting
AI symptom-checking for spine pain in physical therapy
This trial tests if a computer tool that checks your symptoms before a visit can help you and your physical therapist make better decisions about your spine care. It is for adults with neck, mid-back, or low back pain (with or without leg pain) who are starting physical therapy.
AsyutAges 18 years+ - NCT07652359Recruiting
Community care research for Monterey residents
This study looks at how to better support people getting primary care in the Monterey area, especially those from diverse or lower-income backgrounds. It aims to make care more equal and helpful.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07594041Recruiting
Videos for heart care education in children
This study tests whether short educational videos help caregivers of children with heart conditions understand their child's diagnosis and care plan better than standard spoken information alone.
San Antonio, TexasAges Up to 18 years - NCT07574619Recruiting
HIV Prevention Choices for Women in Uganda: Couples Study
This research tests a tool that helps women and their partners make informed decisions about PrEP (a daily pill that prevents HIV). The study involves healthcare workers, patients, and leaders in Uganda to improve how women choose and use HIV prevention.
KampalaAges 18 years+ - NCT07206069Recruiting
Telemedicine for living kidney donor candidates
This study tests whether telemedicine visits can effectively support people who want to donate a kidney. It aims to make the donation process easier and more convenient for California residents.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07123649RecruitingPhase 2
Customizing mammogram schedules for older breast cancer survivors
This study looks at how often older breast cancer survivors (80+) should get mammograms. It aims to make screening more personalized so women get the right amount of imaging.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 80 years+ - NCT06605820Recruiting
Shared decisions about antibiotics in the hospital
This study looks at how doctors and patients make decisions together about using antibiotics wisely in the hospital. If you are a patient who was treated with antibiotics for an infection while hospitalized, or a senior doctor who cares for such patients, this trial may be a fit.
Truro, CornwallAges 18 years+ - NCT06886971Recruiting
Strategies to help youth with HIV stay virally suppressed
This trial tests a strategy to help young people with HIV keep their virus levels low. It focuses on using a long-acting injectable medication combination (Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine) and requires communication with your HIV doctor.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12–30 - NCT06799936Recruiting
Helping older adults with kidney disease make treatment choices
This study tests a program that helps older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease talk with their doctors about treatment options, like dialysis, palliative care, or a kidney transplant. It aims to make sure patients' values and preferences are heard in these important decisions.
Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT06122064Recruiting
Tool to help lung cancer patients decide on adjuvant treatment
This study is testing a tool to help you and your doctor make decisions together about whether to have extra treatment after surgery for non-small cell lung cancer (stage 1B or higher). It only includes patients at Mayo Clinic in Rochester who are eligible for that extra treatment.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05676970Recruiting
Telehealth coaching to improve preventive health decisions
This study tests a telehealth program that helps people make better choices about preventive health (like staying on track with healthy care). You may benefit if you can use a phone or computer for visits and want practical guidance delivered remotely.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 18–55 - NCT05643144Recruiting
Shared decisions for dementia and diabetes care
This study tests a program that helps people with both memory problems (like dementia or mild cognitive impairment) and diabetes, along with their caregivers, make better care decisions together. It uses a special device to track blood sugar without fingersticks.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 65 years+ - NCT06920927Recruiting
Testing an online decision aid for heart and kidney disease
This study is testing an online tool called 'My Heart and CKD' that helps people with both chronic kidney disease and heart disease make decisions about their care. The goal is to see if it is easy to use and helpful for patients and their doctors.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06243068Enrolling by invitation
Supporting decisions about kidney care without dialysis
This study helps people with advanced chronic kidney disease explore their care options, including the choice to manage without dialysis. It provides support and information to help you and your family make a decision that fits your values.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT05390411Enrolling by invitation
Training to improve how advanced heart failure therapies are chosen
This study tests a program that helps care teams make more consistent, fair decisions about advanced heart failure treatments like heart transplants and mechanical heart pumps. It focuses on how professionals are trained and evaluated, not on patients receiving a new medicine.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for shared decision making?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 68 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.