Clinical trials · San Francisco, CA
Wound clinical trials in San Francisco
We’re tracking 8 recruiting wound studies with a site in or near San Francisco — including Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Francisco
- NCT06707090RecruitingPhase 3
Tissue repair gel for venous leg ulcers
This trial tests a gel that helps heal leg ulcers caused by poor blood flow in the veins. It may help if you have a venous leg ulcer that has not healed on its own after at least 4 weeks.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06616844Recruiting
Patch for non-healing diabetic foot ulcers
This trial tests a special patch made from pig tissue (placenta) placed on diabetic foot ulcers that are not healing well. If you have a foot ulcer that has been present for 4 to 52 weeks and is not shrinking, you may be able to join the study.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05608317Recruiting
Track healing of draining leg ulcers with a foam dressing
This study follows how a non-bordered foam dressing helps chronic leg ulcers that leak fluid (exuding). It mainly aims to see how the wound changes over time, and whether the dressing is comfortable and effective along with standard care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07116876Recruiting
Placental membrane vs standard care for diabetic foot ulcers
This study tests a special wound covering made from donated placental tissue to see if it helps diabetic foot ulcers heal better than usual care. It may be an option for people with diabetes who have a foot sore that hasn't healed after 30 days.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21–80 - NCT06716411Recruiting
Acupuncture for Gulf War Illness relief
This study tests whether acupuncture can help relieve Gulf War Illness symptoms like fatigue, mood or thinking problems, and muscle or joint pain. You may be able to join if you were deployed to the Gulf region and have had these symptoms for more than 6 months.
Berkeley, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05588583Recruiting
Tracking drainage from chronic leg or foot ulcers with a dressing
This study follows how much fluid (drainage) a chronic ulcer produces over time using a dressing called Mepilex Up. It may help clinicians better understand how this dressing manages “exuding” ulcers on the leg or foot.
Castro Valley, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07417202Recruiting
Wound washing during surgery for pilonidal disease
This trial tests a special way of washing out the wound during surgery to treat pilonidal disease. It aims to help reduce infection or other problems after surgery.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 8 months–30 years - NCT03346694Recruiting
Testing a new chest dressing to prevent wound infections
This trial looks at whether a different dressing placed on the chest incision during certain heart surgeries can lower the risk of surgical wound infections. If you are having a sternotomy (a cut through the breastbone), this could help keep your incision cleaner while you heal.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near San Francisco
Institutions with a site for the recruiting wound studies listed above.
- Center for Clinical Research Inc. · 3 studies
- Bay Area Foot Care
- Center for Clinical Trials, Inc.
- Clincial Research Site 43C
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
- Research Site
- Stanford Cancer Institute
- University of California, Berkeley
What taking part in a wound study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting wound studies in California.
Common questions
- Are there wound clinical trials near San Francisco?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 8 recruiting wound studies with a site near San Francisco, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a wound study near San Francisco?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in San Francisco to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Francisco, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a wound trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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New wound studies open near San Francisco regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.