Clinical trials
Violence clinical trials
Below are recruiting violence clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 118 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05145868Recruiting
Text-message program to reduce alcohol-fueled partner violence
This trial tests whether a “just-in-time” text-message support program can help reduce alcohol-facilitated intimate partner violence you may have caused. It’s focused on people who drink heavily at times, have recent relationship violence history, and can receive texts for about 30 days.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–30 - NCT07667738RecruitingPhase 2
Parent support program in Peru for parents of young children
This study tests a therapy program called CETA for parents in a specific area of Lima, Peru. It aims to help parents improve their mental health, which may also benefit their children ages 4 to 6.
LimaAges 18 years+ - NCT06153316Recruiting
How school shootings affect students and staff
This study looks at how experiencing a school shooting impacts students, teachers, and principals. It compares schools that had a shooting to those that did not, to understand the effects on wellbeing.
New York, New YorkAges 11–65 - NCT06639542Recruiting
A study on sexual agency after incest or rape
This study looks at how women who have experienced incest or rape feel about their own sexual agency (their sense of control, choices, and feelings about sexuality). It aims to understand their experiences and needs.
Saint-Denis, Seine Saint DenisAges 18 years+ - NCT06390332Recruiting
Gender affirming care training for college providers
This study is for college health and counseling providers to learn how to better support transgender and gender diverse students. It focuses on training and resources within the RAISE project.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07096271Recruiting
Relationship education for military couples
This study tests a relationship education program designed for military couples. It aims to help couples strengthen their bond and improve communication through a retreat.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07506421Recruiting
Hope groups for parenting and mental health
This study tests a program called Hope Groups that helps refugee parents and caregivers with parenting and mental health. You would attend group sessions with other parents to learn and share experiences.
JerashAges 18 years+ - NCT05723614Recruiting
Housing help to reduce exposure to violence in New Haven
This study offers housing-related assistance to help families affected by incarceration live more safely in high-violence neighborhoods. It looks at whether this support reduces how much violence people are exposed to.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges Any age - NCT05109689Enrolling by invitation
ACT-P or T4C support programs after community reentry
This study compares two different programs meant to help people adjust when they return to the community. If you’re considered medium-to-high risk, you may be offered one program at random to see which works better for reducing problems and supporting successful reentry.
Fort Dodge, IowaAges 18 years+ - NCT06732310Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Prenatal and early childhood program to reduce child maltreatment
This study tests whether a program that starts during pregnancy and continues after birth can help reduce child abuse and neglect. It looks at how these programs work for mothers who have experienced intimate partner violence.
Notre Dame, IndianaAges 3 years+ - NCT06940362Recruiting
Youth narratives on firearm violence study
This study tests a program called "Run It Up" that helps young people in certain communities talk about and prevent gun violence in a positive way.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 11 years+ - NCT05206994Enrolling by invitation
Check how a California youth program helps young people
This study looks at a “Close to Home” youth program across California to see how it works for young people. You may be included if you’re in the right age range and connected to the program partners, and you agree to take part.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 14–24 - NCT06703060Recruiting
A trauma-informed approach to help Black women start PrEP
This study tests a program that helps Black women start PrEP (a daily pill to prevent HIV). It focuses on understanding and addressing past trauma to make it easier to take PrEP, and is designed for women who have not used PrEP before.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07548437Enrolling by invitation
Safety Video Program for Young Teens in High-Risk Communities
This study tests a video program designed to help young people ages 11–15 stay safe from community violence. The program is offered in neighborhoods where gun violence is a concern, and researchers want to see if it helps kids understand safety better.
Galveston, TexasAges 11–15 - NCT05974631Recruiting
Treatments for suicidal Veterans with PTSD
This study tests two types of therapy to help Veterans with PTSD who are struggling with suicidal thoughts and self-harm. It compares a treatment called DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which helps with emotions) with another called PE (Prolonged Exposure, which helps with trauma).
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT04235335Recruiting
Healing Circles support for Indigenous mothers after partner violence
This trial tests a supportive group program (“Healing Circles”) for Canadian Indigenous mothers and their school-aged children who have experienced intimate partner violence. It may help families heal, feel safer, and improve emotional well-being through culturally grounded support.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 6–13 - NCT04610697Recruiting
Cognitive training for people in forensic mental health care
This trial studies whether a structured “cognitive remediation” program (training thinking skills) can help people receiving care on a forensic treatment unit. It may benefit those who want support improving attention, memory, or problem-solving as part of their treatment.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–55 - NCT05074732Recruiting
Study of forensic mental health admissions after a service move
This study looks at all adult admissions to Ireland’s National Forensic Mental Health Service during a specific time window. It may help improve how the new forensic service at Portrane runs in the future.
DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT05208190RecruitingPhase 4
Clozapine to prevent violence in schizophrenia
This trial tests whether clozapine can reduce repeat violent behavior in people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Participants are randomly assigned to clozapine or usual care to see which approach works better for preventing violence.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05734547Recruiting
Support for children after trauma through parent-and-child sessions
This trial offers a structured program for children who have ongoing trauma symptoms after a scary or harmful event, with work involving both the child and a parent/caregiver. It aims to reduce post-trauma stress symptoms and help the child feel safe again.
AskerAges 7–12 - NCT05861752Recruiting
Study of sexual risk behaviors and mental health patterns
This case-control study looks at people with specific sexual behavior-related conditions (like certain paraphilias, compulsive sexual behavior, or sex during sleep) to understand factors linked with risk for sexual violence. The goal is to learn what patterns may be involved so better help and prevention strategies can be developed.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT05895604Recruiting
Support study for first-time mothers during early pregnancy
This study is for women who are pregnant for the first time and are earlier than 28 weeks. It aims to understand and improve support for pregnant people when professionals feel they may need extra help as parenthood approaches.
Bergen, BergenAges 16 years+ - NCT06124950Recruiting
Couples program to prevent violence during IVF
This study tests a program to help couples communicate better and reduce stress during IVF, and whether it can prevent intimate partner violence. If you are a couple starting your first or second IVF cycle due to female infertility, you may be eligible to join.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06458660Recruiting
Mobile app study for Black women with HIV and past abuse
This study tests a mobile app designed to help Black women who are living with HIV and have experienced abuse. The app aims to improve health outcomes by addressing mental health and violence.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for violence?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 118 recruiting violence 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 violence 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 violence 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.