Clinical trials
Trauma clinical trials
Below are recruiting trauma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 407 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04759326Recruiting
Hippotherapy after stroke to improve movement and function
This trial studies whether therapy using a horse (hippotherapy) can help adults who still have stroke-related physical difficulties more than 3 months after their stroke. It aims to improve daily function and movement when standard recovery has not been enough.
La CanourgueAges 18 years+ - NCT04760977Recruiting
HEMS care for bleeding trauma with low blood pressure
This trial studies how emergency helicopter (HEMS) teams manage trauma patients who have signs of shock from blood loss, especially when bleeding is suspected or ongoing. It may help teams choose the best pre-hospital approach to stabilize you sooner.
AlessandriaAges 18 years+ - NCT04789044RecruitingPhase 2
PEG treatment to improve nerve repair after upper-arm injury
This Phase 2 study tests a PEG-based approach meant to help damaged peripheral nerves heal and regain movement and feeling after an upper-arm/hand nerve injury. You may be screened quickly after injury to see if the nerve pattern and your health situation fit the study plan.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT04817579Recruiting
Testing a photo-based method to match tooth color
This trial studies whether taking dental photos and using a computer color scale can replace traditional ways of matching tooth color, especially for front teeth. It’s meant to help make crowns and full-cover restorations look more natural.
CairoAges 20–50 - NCT02604563Recruiting
Aging, blood changes, and health in older adults
This study examines why some older adults develop changes in their blood cells that may affect their health. Researchers will look for links between these blood changes, aging, and common health problems in older people.
St Louis, MissouriAges 50 years+ - NCT04937868Recruiting
Guiding CT scans for belly and pelvis injuries after blunt trauma
This study looks at how to make a better decision tool for when to order a CT scan of the belly and pelvis after a blunt injury in the emergency department. It aims to help clinicians choose the right patients for imaging during the first evaluation.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT05086757Recruiting
Trauma counseling for teens after injury
This study tests a trauma-center program to help teens cope after a serious injury. It may help with upsetting memories and distress after the incident.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 12–17 - NCT05146336Recruiting
CytoSorb registry for critically ill patients needing blood treatment
This registry collects information about critically ill patients who receive the CytoSorb 300 mL blood treatment. It may help doctors better understand when the treatment works best and when it should not be used.
KlagenfurtAges Any age - NCT05226858Recruiting
Using ultrasound through the esophagus to check aortic injuries
This study looks at how well a specific heart ultrasound test (done through the esophagus) can diagnose a possible tear or injury of the aorta after blunt trauma. It includes emergency patients who are also getting a CT scan, so doctors can compare results to find the safest and most accurate diagnosis.
Alor Star, KedahAges 18–100 - NCT05237440Recruiting
Childhood trauma and stress hormones in women with obesity
This study looks at how childhood trauma might affect stress hormones (cortisol) and inflammation in women with obesity. It aims to find connections that could lead to better treatments.
LimogesAges 18 years+ - NCT05292001RecruitingPhase 4
Single IV iron dose for anemia after leg or pelvic fractures
This trial tests whether giving a one-time IV iron treatment can improve anemia (low blood count) after surgery for a leg or pelvic fracture. It may help your body make red blood cells faster after blood loss from the injury and operation.
Portland, OregonAges 18–89 - NCT05307640Recruiting
Support for caregivers after moderate to severe brain injury
This study tests a caregiver-focused program to improve well-being for people caring for someone who recently had a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. It may help caregivers feel better and cope more effectively during the early recovery period.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05357170Recruiting
Testing gut bacteria changes after severe ICU illnesses
This study looks at changes in the microbiome (gut bacteria) in adults after serious ICU illnesses like sepsis, major trauma, or open heart/abdominal surgery. It may help researchers understand why recovery can be harder in some people and guide future treatments.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–110 - NCT05397873Recruiting
Biofeedback training to improve vision in hemianopia
This trial tests whether guided “biofeedback” training can help people with hemianopia (a vision field loss) improve how they use their remaining vision. You may be asked to complete vision testing and practice exercises while receiving feedback based on your responses.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–90 - NCT05419934Recruiting
EMDR therapy for young children with stress and anxiety
This study tests whether EMDR therapy (a structured way to help process distressing experiences) helps children ages 3 to 6 who have symptoms related to trauma, stress, or anxiety. You’d be randomly assigned to receive the study therapy or a comparison condition, and researchers would track outcomes.
NiceAges 3–6 - NCT05423444Recruiting
Therapy for PTSD in teens using brain connectivity imaging
This study looks at how well PTSD-focused therapy changes brain “connectivity” patterns in adolescents. It may help your care team understand which teens benefit most from therapy.
San Antonio, TexasAges 12–17 - NCT05427708Recruiting
Breathing training to reduce anxiety symptoms
This study tests whether specific respiratory (breathing) training can reduce anxiety symptoms and fear responses. It may help people who have several kinds of anxiety or trauma-related anxiety, especially if they are not on anxiety medicines or only stable on them.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05449522Recruiting
Vitamin D after major trauma in ICU patients
This trial tests whether giving vitamin D to adults in the ICU after major trauma can improve outcomes. It’s meant for people who don’t have certain conditions that raise calcium levels or make feeding with the study plan unsafe.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT05468567Recruiting
Sound perception study for people with noise-related ear injury
This study looks at how people who have noise-related ear trauma perceive sounds, using a 3D (three-dimensional) sound setup. The results may help doctors better understand sound processing after acoustic injuries.
LyonAges 18–65 - NCT05497115Recruiting
Care model to improve access to mental health after trauma
This trial tests a practical care plan to help people get mental health support after a traumatic injury, especially if screening suggests risk for PTSD or depression. It may help you connect faster to the right kind of treatment after your injury.
Washington, VirginiaAges 16 years+ - NCT05516862Recruiting
Find the best acupuncture for PTSD recovery
This trial tests different kinds of acupuncture to help people with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). It aims to find which acupuncture approach leads to better recovery over the study period.
Nellis Air Force Base, NevadaAges 18–74 - NCT05530681Recruiting
Ultrasound and pelvic floor health one year after vaginal birth
This study checks how pelvic floor function and ultrasound (picture) findings relate to each other about one year after childbirth. You may help researchers understand which physical changes after vaginal birth matter most and how to monitor them.
LeuvenAges 18–45 - NCT05558527Recruiting
Study of how relationships affect noticing threat cues
This study looks at how being in a stable romantic relationship changes how you notice and react to threat-related cues. It may help researchers understand factors that shape fear and alertness, which could guide future mental health treatments.
Reno, NevadaAges 18–65 - NCT05587517RecruitingPhase 2
Support for family decision-makers of critically ill patients
This Phase 2 study tests interventions to support family surrogate decision-makers when a loved one is very sick in the ICU and is nearing end-of-life. It may help by reducing distress and pre-loss grief through structured support delivered by phone or video.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for trauma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 407 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.