Clinical trials
TIPS clinical trials
Below are recruiting tips clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 64 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07134257Recruiting
Smart crutch tips for leg fracture recovery
This study tests a special crutch tip that helps guide how much weight you put on your leg after shinbone surgery. It may help you recover more safely by giving you feedback on your weight-bearing.
Kyiv, Kyiv OblastAges 18–80 - NCT07092579Recruiting
Smart crutch tips for guided weight-bearing after shinbone fracture
This trial tests a smart crutch tip device that helps guide how much weight you put on your leg after a broken shinbone surgery. It aims to make recovery safer and more predictable.
Kyiv, Kyiv OblastAges 18–80 - NCT07032974Recruiting
Comparing biopsy needles for pancreatic masses
This trial compares three different types of needles used during an endoscopic ultrasound to see which one gets the best tissue sample for diagnosing a solid pancreatic mass. It may help you if you need a tissue sample of your pancreas.
Bangkok, BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT06996379Recruiting
Testing J-Tip for pain relief during belly fluid drainage
This trial tests a device called J-Tip that numbs the skin before a paracentesis (a procedure to drain fluid from your belly). It's for adults with cirrhosis and ascites in the emergency department or hospital, and aims to make the procedure less painful.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06669806Recruiting
TIPS Stent Graft for Cirrhosis Complications
This study tests a TIPS stent graft (a tiny mesh tube placed in the liver to relieve pressure) for people with cirrhosis and complications like bleeding or fluid buildup. It aims to see how well it works and if it's safe.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT06576934Recruiting
Early TIPS for liver cirrhosis with ascites
This study tests whether placing a small tube (called a TIPS) early in the liver can help people with cirrhosis who have their first episode of moderate to severe belly fluid buildup. The goal is to see if this early procedure improves outcomes compared to standard care.
Freiburg im BreisgauAges 18–80 - NCT04801290Recruiting
TIPS procedure for people with worsening liver cirrhosis
This trial studies the TIPS procedure in people with decompensated (worsening) liver cirrhosis to see how it helps. You may be considered if you need a TIPS procedure and can receive care at the study hospital.
Hanover, Lower SaxonyAges 18–99 - NCT05782556Recruiting
Freiburg TIPS Registry for portal hypertension patients
This is a registry study that collects information from people who need a procedure called TIPS for portal hypertension. It may help doctors better understand outcomes and care for both cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic causes of portal hypertension.
Freiburg im BreisgauAges 18–100 - NCT07879404Enrolling by invitation
Cold water spray for throat pain and thirst after thyroid surgery
This trial tests whether using a cold water spray can help reduce swallowing difficulty, pain, and thirst after thyroid surgery. It may provide a simple, non-medication way to feel more comfortable during recovery.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT05455918RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo with paclitaxel, ifosfamide, and cisplatin for high-risk germ cell tumors
This Phase 2 trial tests a specific chemotherapy combination (paclitaxel, ifosfamide, and cisplatin) for children and teens with newly diagnosed, high-risk germ cell tumors. It aims to improve outcomes by treating cancer cells with a stronger chemo plan.
SeoulAges 1–20 - NCT06624098Recruiting
Early TIPS for Advanced Liver Cancer with Vein Blockage
This study tests whether placing a small tube (TIPS) early in people with advanced liver cancer and a vein blockage helps their other treatments work better. It is for patients who are already taking lenvatinib and immunotherapy.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07714694Recruiting
Testing a new intermittent catheter for men
This study asks men who use a specific type of catheter (hydrophilic, size 14 French, 40 cm long) at least three times a day to try a new catheter and share their experience through online questionnaires. The goal is to see how well the new catheter works for daily use.
Libertyville, IllinoisAges 22 years+ - NCT05368974Recruiting
Pregnancy registry for hepatitis C treatment timing
This study is a pregnancy registry that collects information about people who have hepatitis C during pregnancy and took hepatitis C medicines early in pregnancy. It aims to better understand the safety and outcomes of treatment around conception.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges Any age - NCT07558759Recruiting
Brain Stimulation Study for Psychiatric Conditions
This study tests a new non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference to help treat psychiatric conditions. Researchers will use MRI scanning and specialized stimulation equipment to see if this approach is safe and helpful.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–65 - NCT07554183Recruiting
Using MRI to study blood flow before TIPS in cirrhosis
This study uses an advanced MRI technique (called 4D-flow) to look at blood flow in the liver before and after a TIPS procedure (a small tube that helps lower blood pressure in the liver). The goal is to better understand how TIPS affects blood flow and outcomes, which may help improve care for people with cirrhosis.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07513493RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two endometrial biopsy tools for women
This study compares two different devices used to collect tissue samples from the uterus (endometrial biopsy). Doctors use these samples to check for cancer or other problems when women have abnormal bleeding or other concerning symptoms. The trial will help determine which device works better and causes less discomfort.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–95 - NCT06622031Recruiting
TIPS with lenvatinib and immunotherapy for advanced liver cancer
This trial combines a procedure called TIPS (which helps relieve pressure in the liver) with two drugs—lenvatinib (a targeted therapy) and a PD-1 inhibitor (an immunotherapy)—for people with advanced liver cancer that has spread into the main vein of the liver. It aims to see if this combination can help control the cancer and improve symptoms.
Beijing, None SelectedAges 18–75 - NCT04073290RecruitingPhase 4
Rifaximin and lactulose to prevent confusion after TIPS
This trial studies whether taking rifaximin plus lactulose can prevent a brain problem called hepatic encephalopathy (confusion) after TIPS, a procedure to reduce pressure in the liver. It may help people who are having TIPS planned and are at risk of this complication.
LeuvenAges 18–80 - NCT06816342RecruitingPhase 4
Emergency spacers vs. traditional spacers for asthma
This trial tests whether an emergency-use spacer works as well as a traditional spacer for delivering asthma medication through an inhaler. It may help people with mild to moderate asthma breathe better during an attack.
Banī Suwayf, EgyptAges 6–80 - NCT07365930Recruiting
TIPS treatment support for liver cancer patients on Atezo + Bev
This study looks at whether adding TIPS (a procedure to reduce fluid buildup) to standard immunotherapy (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) helps people with advanced liver cancer who also have cirrhosis. It's for patients whose cancer cannot be removed by surgery or has progressed after other local treatments.
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07349654Recruiting
New stent method to reduce brain fog after TIPS procedure
This trial tests a modified stent placement technique during TIPS (a procedure to lower blood pressure in the liver) to see if it helps prevent confusion and memory problems that can happen afterward.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07306819Recruiting
Two kidney stone removal methods compared
This study compares two ways to remove kidney stones: mini-PCNL (a small incision in your back) versus flexible ureteroscopy with a suction sheath (a tube through the urinary tract). It aims to find which method works better and is safer for stones of this size.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT07309978Recruiting
Comparing ultrasound and physical measurements for predicting difficult airways
This study compares two methods—ultrasound of the upper airway and standard physical measurements—to predict which patients may have a difficult airway during surgery. The goal is to find a more reliable way to prepare for safe anesthesia.
AnkaraAges 18–99 - NCT07279545Recruiting
Effect of cord drainage on labor and bleeding
This trial tests if draining blood from the umbilical cord after birth can reduce bleeding during the third stage of labor. It might help make delivery safer and lower the risk of hemorrhage.
Zonguldak, Zonguldak/CentreAges 18–35
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for tips?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 64 recruiting tips 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 tips 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 tips 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.