Clinical trials
Trauma clinical trials
Below are recruiting trauma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 405 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07208110Recruiting
Trauma deaths in the ICU
This study looks at patterns of death in trauma patients who are admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). It may help doctors understand how to improve care for seriously injured people.
Villavicencio, Meta DepartmentAges 15–100 - NCT06719167Enrolling by invitation
Trauma treatment for adults with childhood trauma
This study tests a treatment called TIST for adults who have complex trauma symptoms from childhood. It aims to help people who haven't gotten enough relief from other therapy.
Vikersund, BuskerudAges 18 years+ - NCT05974176Recruiting
Study on stress, trauma symptoms, and family support
This study looks at how racial and cultural stress may affect trauma-related emotional reactions in children and their parents/guardians. It may help researchers understand what kinds of support work best for families dealing with trauma.
New York, New YorkAges 5–17 - NCT04588311RecruitingPhase 3
Epoetin to improve outcomes in severe trauma ICU patients
This trial tests epoetin alfa (a blood-building medicine) to help reduce death and severe disability in critically ill trauma patients in the ICU. You may be considered if your ICU team expects a longer stay and the timing after injury is early.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18–75 - NCT05634109RecruitingPhase 3
Whole blood to treat adults with severe bleeding trauma
This trial compares giving whole blood versus standard care in adults with severe trauma and dangerous blood loss (hemorrhagic shock). The goal is to see if whole blood helps stabilize patients faster and improves outcomes after major bleeding.
Cali, Valle del Cauca DepartmentAges 18 years+ - NCT06284382Recruiting
Early trauma and brain smell test study
This study looks at how early childhood trauma affects brain chemistry, specifically a chemical called dopamine, during smelling tasks. You will have brain scans and smell tests to see if your brain reacts differently.
BronAges 18–30 - NCT06923423Recruiting
Cognitive processing therapy for drug use and trauma in prison
This study tests if a type of therapy called cognitive processing therapy (CPT) can help people in prison who have both a drug use problem and trauma-related stress. If you qualify, you would receive CPT and be compared to those getting usual care.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06941428Recruiting
Redesigning trauma therapy for schools
This study is redesigning a trauma-focused therapy (TF-CBT) for schools. It tests a new version of the therapy to help students aged 7–19 who have experienced trauma and still feel upset by it.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 7 years+ - NCT06654427Enrolling by invitation
Trauma-informed care toolkit for pregnancy and postpartum
This study is developing a toolkit to help doctors and nurses provide obstetric care that is sensitive to patients who have experienced trauma. Researchers want to interview patients and providers to learn how to make this toolkit helpful.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–99 - NCT07768540Recruiting
Trauma counseling for school students
This study tests a school-based counseling program that helps teenagers cope with traumatic experiences. It aims to reduce stress and improve mental health for students who have been through a difficult event.
IslamabadAges 10–16 - NCT05613972Recruiting
Combined therapy for adults with suicidal thoughts and childhood trauma
This study tests a new combination of talk therapies for adults who have both suicidal thoughts and a history of childhood trauma. The goal is to see if this combined approach reduces suicide risk better than usual care.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03526029Recruiting
Learning from severe head injuries in a trauma registry
This trial is a registry study that collects information from people with severe head and brain injuries. It may help doctors understand outcomes and improve care, but it usually does not change your treatment.
AarauAges 16 years+ - NCT05363878Recruiting
Trauma-informed alcohol help for First Nation adults
This study looks at an alcohol program designed with First Nation culture and trauma-informed support. You may be able to join if you recently used alcohol and want to cut down or stop.
Fredericton, New BrunswickAges 18–90 - NCT05527509Recruiting
Study of risk and resilience in new RCMP cadets
This study follows people as they start RCMP Cadet Training to learn what factors affect “risk” and “resilience” (how well someone adapts under stress). It may help improve support for cadets during training.
Regina, SaskatchewanAges 19–57 - NCT05608551Recruiting
Animal-assisted therapy for children after trauma
This study tests a therapy program that uses animals to help children and teens who have had a traumatic event and still have post-traumatic stress symptoms. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce distressing symptoms and improve coping.
BaselAges 9–17 - NCT05910567Recruiting
Ultrasound test for abdominal injuries in children after blunt trauma
This study looks at how well an abdominal ultrasound test (FAST) works for children who come to the emergency department after a serious blunt injury to the belly or torso. The goal is to help doctors find dangerous internal bleeding or organ injury quickly and safely.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges Up to 17 years - NCT06321419Recruiting
Advanced trauma life support for adults after injury
This study looks at whether a special training program for doctors (called Advanced Trauma Life Support) improves survival and recovery in adults who have been seriously hurt. It compares outcomes at hospitals where doctors have this training to those where they don't.
Dibrugarh, AssamAges 15 years+ - NCT06606119Recruiting
Brain, bone marrow, and gut study after major injury
This study is looking at how the brain, bone marrow, and gut interact after a severe injury. It may help doctors understand how to better treat trauma patients.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT06707441Recruiting
Comparing two scores to predict chest injury outcomes
This study tests two different scoring systems (TTSS and TISS) to see which better predicts recovery in people with chest injuries like broken ribs, lung bruises, or collapsed lungs. Doctors use these scores soon after you arrive to guide treatment and predict how you'll do.
BaghdadAges 16 years+ - NCT06732791Recruiting
Comparing two trauma scores for multiple injury patients
This study compares two simple scoring tools (MGAP and GAP) to see which better predicts outcomes in people with injuries to more than one body area. If you or a loved one has multiple traumatic injuries and arrives at the ER within 6 hours, this trial may help improve how doctors assess care.
BaghdadAges 16 years+ - NCT06744959Recruiting
Chest injury severity score trial in Iraq
This study is testing a new scoring system to measure how severe chest injuries are. It may help doctors in Iraq better understand and treat chest trauma.
BaghdadAges 16 years+ - NCT07097337Recruiting
Quick fibrinogen test for trauma patients with heavy bleeding
This trial checks if a fast bedside test for fibrinogen (a protein that helps blood clot) can help guide treatment for trauma patients who are actively bleeding. It may lead to better care in the emergency department.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 16 years+ - NCT07129590Recruiting
Trauma-informed care to help pregnant people quit smoking
This study tests whether a trauma-informed care approach can help pregnant people who have experienced trauma to quit smoking. The study involves clinicians and patients working together to improve smoking cessation support.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07195058Recruiting
Trauma-Informed Care for First-Time Moms
This study looks at a new way of providing pregnancy care that is sensitive to past trauma. If you are a first-time mother who speaks Spanish, this trial may help understand how to make pregnancy care safer and more comforting for you.
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D.Ages 18–45
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for trauma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 405 recruiting trauma 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 trauma 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 trauma 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.