Clinical trials · California
Wound clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 33 recruiting wound studies with a site in California — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- 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+ - NCT06328010Enrolling by invitation
Real-world data registry for wound care treatments
This study collects information on various wound types and how they respond to standard care. It aims to learn what works best for wounds that haven't healed after 4 weeks of treatment.
Riverside, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05169814RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Microbubble treatment for certain burn and wound types
This early-stage study tests micro/nanobubbles placed on or used for certain types of difficult wounds, including burns and some pressure or diabetic foot ulcers, especially when there has been tissue injury from radiation. It may help wounds heal faster or more effectively, but it is still being studied in early phases.
Orange, 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+ - NCT07686913Recruiting
Steri-Strips vs standard closure for C-section incisions
This study compares using Steri-Strips (a special type of tape) to close the C-section incision versus the standard method. The goal is to see which way helps the wound heal better.
Moreno Valley, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07379684RecruitingPhase 1
Amicidin-β for infected surgical or traumatic wounds
This trial tests a topical solution called Amicidin-β for people with infected surgical or traumatic wounds. It may help treat the infection without needing strong oral or IV antibiotics.
Torrance, CaliforniaAges 18–79 - 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.
Castro Valley, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06439667Enrolling by invitation
Home Exercise Program for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
This trial tests a home exercise program delivered by video to help heal diabetic foot ulcers. It's designed for people who can walk on their own and have a relatively new ulcer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 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+ - NCT07701590Recruiting
New wound dressings for hard-to-heal leg and foot ulcers
This study tests a special amniotic membrane wound dressing compared to a synthetic wound matrix for stubborn diabetic foot ulcers or venous leg ulcers. It may help if your wound has not been healing well for over a month.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07611318Enrolling by invitation
Imaging study comparing wound infection detection methods
This study tests a new imaging device that uses fluorescence (special light) to detect bacteria and infection in wounds. Researchers will compare it to a standard method by taking small tissue samples. If you have a wound that's healing slowly, this might help doctors better understand and treat it.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 22 years+ - NCT06327113RecruitingPhase 2
Antibiotic wound spray for hard-to-heal chronic wounds
This study tests a wound spray containing antibiotics to treat chronic wounds that haven't healed with standard care. It might help if you have a wound on your leg, arm, or trunk that has been present for over 4 weeks and is not getting smaller.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05615844RecruitingPhase 3
Antibiotic beads versus negative pressure dressing for severe leg fractures
This Phase 3 study compares two ways to help heal a severe open tibia (shin bone) fracture and prevent complications like infection. If you qualify, you may receive antibiotic beads or a negative pressure wound therapy dressing after urgent wound cleaning.
Davis, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05243966Recruiting
Registry for soft tissue repair using a special matrix
This study is a registry that collects information from people who had soft tissue repair using a specific matrix and/or morcell material. It may help researchers understand how this approach performs in real-world care and patient outcomes over time.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05501327RecruitingPhase 2
Dose testing study of a new skin-scar treatment in healthy adults
This Phase 2 study tests the dosing schedule of SLI-F06 in healthy volunteers. It may help researchers learn the safest dose and how well the treatment affects wound/scar-related healing after controlled study procedures.
Encinitas, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06379919Recruiting
Wound cleaning study for shoulder replacement surgery
This study compares different ways of cleaning the wound during shoulder replacement surgery to see which is more effective at preventing infection. It may help you if you are planning to have a total shoulder replacement.
Orange, 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 - NCT07311889Enrolling by invitation
Patient satisfaction with ELIXIR MD during plastic surgery recovery
This study looks at how satisfied patients are with their recovery after plastic surgery when the ELIXIR MD device is used. It aims to understand if this device helps improve the recovery experience.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07209358Recruiting
Study of a new treatment for diabetic foot ulcers
This trial tests a new product (EDX110) to help heal diabetic foot ulcers that haven't improved with standard care. It's for people with diabetes who have a non-infected or mildly infected ulcer on their foot.
Vista, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT07169448Recruiting
Food as medicine study for trauma surgery patients
This study tests whether providing healthy meals after orthopaedic trauma surgery helps recovery. It is for patients discharged home from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center who live in specific Los Angeles zip codes.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07046767Recruiting
Amnion grafts for slow-healing leg or foot ulcers
This trial tests if a special graft made from amniotic tissue can help heal chronic leg or foot ulcers that haven't improved much in the last month. It may be an option if you have a non-healing venous leg ulcer or diabetic foot ulcer that still shows some signs of healing.
Oxnard, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06487780Recruiting
Preventing foot ulcers with a lifestyle program
This trial tests whether a lifestyle program can help people with diabetes avoid new foot ulcers. If you've healed from a foot ulcer in the last year, you may be able to join.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT06717308Recruiting
Testing a gentler adhesive drape for wound therapy
This trial compares a special adhesive drape (the switchable one) with the standard drape during negative pressure wound therapy (a treatment that uses suction to help heal wounds after surgery). The goal is to see if the new drape causes less pain when removed.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Wound trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting wound studies listed above.
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · 2 studies
- All South Bay Footcare/Podiatry Group, Inc.
- California Dermatology & Clinical Research Institute
- Center for Clinical Research, Inc.
- Center for Clinical Trials, Inc.
- Clemente Clinical Research
- Clincial Research Site 11
- Clincial Research Site 14
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.
Wound trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there wound clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 33 recruiting wound studies with a site in California, 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 in California?
- 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 California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, 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.
Not the right time?
New wound studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.