Clinical trials
Social Needs clinical trials
Below are recruiting social needs clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 24 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07278401Recruiting
Pharmacy program to connect you with health resources
This study tests whether community pharmacies can help connect people to resources that address social needs like housing, food, or transportation. If you go to a participating pharmacy in Erie County, you may be able to get support from a trained community health worker.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07278414Recruiting
Understanding families' needs during a child's cancer journey
This study asks caregivers of children with cancer about their families' non-medical needs, like housing, food, or transportation. The goal is to connect families with community resources that might help.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07168382Recruiting
AI-Powered Self-Care for Caregivers of Children
This study tests an AI-powered tool that helps caregivers of children find personalized resources for social needs like food, housing, or transportation. You'll use a simple app to get support for yourself and your family.
Columbus, OhioAges Any age - NCT07216118Recruiting
Helping teens with type 2 diabetes and their families
This study tests ways to help teens and young adults with type 2 diabetes and their families deal with social needs (like food, housing, or money challenges) that can affect health. You and a parent or caregiver will join together.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 13 years+ - NCT06510439Recruiting
Need to be Needed (N2BN) study for adults with mood or thought disorders
This study is testing a program to help adults with mood or thought disorders (like depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia) who feel lonely. The program focuses on building connections and a sense of purpose.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–99 - NCT06242964Recruiting
Social needs help for teens and young adults with cancer
This study tests a program called PRISM-SN that helps teens and young adults with cancer address social needs like housing, food, or transportation. It aims to see if this support improves well-being during treatment.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 12–25 - NCT06941519Recruiting
Addressing social needs to improve health in adults with chronic conditions
This program helps adults with multiple health conditions who also face social challenges like food or housing problems. It connects you with support to improve your health and close gaps in your care.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06688513Enrolling by invitation
Social needs app for cancer patients having surgery
This study tests a mobile app called Carealth that helps cancer patients address social needs like housing, food, or transportation. It is for patients who are having surgery with an overnight hospital stay and want to see if the app can improve their care.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06831162Enrolling by invitation
Study on addressing health needs in diabetes care
This study looks at whether connecting people with type 2 diabetes, along with high blood pressure or high cholesterol, to resources for needs like food or housing can improve their health. It uses information from a screening questionnaire and may ask some patients to complete a survey.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07560813Recruiting
Nutrition and food support for pregnant people with diabetes
This study helps pregnant people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who struggle to afford healthy food. You'll receive nutrition counseling and access to fresh food through a local program to help manage your blood sugar and have a healthier pregnancy.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06651684Recruiting
Quit smoking help for parents with social needs
This trial tests if health navigators can help parents who smoke and have unmet social needs to quit smoking. If you smoke and face challenges like trouble paying bills or finding childcare, this program may support you.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06412029Enrolling by invitation
Improving social needs screening in community cancer clinics
This study aims to help community cancer clinics find better ways to ask patients about their social needs, like food, housing, or transportation. Researchers will work with clinic staff and patients to improve how these screenings happen.
Newark, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT06950983Recruiting
Navigating Financial Needs for Young Cancer Survivors
This study is testing a program that helps young people with cancer (ages 15–39) manage money and other everyday needs. It aims to reduce stress and improve well-being during and after treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 15 years+ - NCT05662462Recruiting
Phone coaching to keep blood sugar in range during pregnancy
This study tests whether technology plus coaching can help pregnant people with type 2 diabetes keep their blood sugar in a healthy target range. You may use a smartphone app and, if assigned to that group, a device that tracks glucose continuously.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05692388Recruiting
Study social needs support for Black adults with kidney and diabetes
This study looks at health-related social needs—like barriers to food, housing, or care—in African American adults living with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. It uses a mixed-methods approach to understand needs better and what support may help.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06542835Recruiting
Telehealth support for colorectal cancer screening
This study tests whether telehealth support can help people get recommended colorectal cancer screening. It may be a good fit if you haven't been screened recently and are willing to use your phone for health guidance.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 45–64 - NCT06903897Recruiting
Social Needs Screening for Chronic Disease Study
This study looks at how asking about social needs (like food, housing, or money worries) can help people with chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, or depression. It takes place in Family Medicine clinics and aims to improve overall health.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07043426Recruiting
Diabetes care support for social needs
This study tests if connecting people with type 2 diabetes who have high A1C levels (9% or more) to community resources for social needs (like food or housing) can help improve their diabetes control. It aims to see if addressing life challenges outside the clinic helps lower blood sugar.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07116629Recruiting
Catch a vibe: A PrEP study for HIV prevention
This study looks at how well long-acting injectable PrEP (a shot that prevents HIV) works for people who are at risk for HIV. Researchers want to understand the experience of patients and the healthcare staff who support them.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07196007Recruiting
Connecting diabetes patients to social needs support
This trial helps people with diabetes get support for unmet social needs, like food or housing. It tests whether linking clinics with community resources improves health.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT07117201Enrolling by invitation
Produce prescription for chronic disease management
This trial gives free fruits and vegetables to help manage chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. You'll attend team visits to learn about healthy eating and track your progress.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06723093Recruiting
Housing and health study for homeless adults
This study looks at how a supportive housing program helps adults who are homeless and have complex health needs. If you qualify for the housing program, you can choose to join the research.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05776693Enrolling by invitation
Understanding needs and support in people with gynecologic cancer
This study asks people with gynecologic cancer about their physical and emotional well-being, social support, and what kind of help they need. The goal is to better understand supportive care needs so care can be improved.
TaipeiAges 20–100 - NCT07676188Recruiting
Diabetes help with finances and social needs (LINKD)
This study tests whether connecting people with diabetes to a peer supporter and social services can improve blood sugar control. It is for adults who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, struggle with costs or basic needs, and want help.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for social needs?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 24 recruiting social needs 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 social needs 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 social needs 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.