Clinical trials · California
Wound clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 39 recruiting wound studies with a site in California — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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.
Castro Valley, CaliforniaAges 21–80 - 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+ - 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+ - 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.
Fresno, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06287866Recruiting
Pinch graft vs. natural healing for scalp wounds
This study compares two ways of healing scalp wounds after skin surgery: letting the wound heal naturally or using a small skin graft. It may help you heal faster or with less scarring.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06288009Recruiting
Comparing two types of stitches for skin surgery on head or neck
This study compares two different ways of stitching up surgical cuts on the head or neck to see which method leads to better healing and fewer complications. If you are having skin surgery on your head or neck and the cut will be closed directly, this trial might be a fit for you.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05758181Enrolling by invitation
Testing a dressing on surgical wounds to help healing
This study looks at how a wound dressing or treatment affects healing in surgical cuts that are closed with sutures or similar methods. You may be able to join if you’re having a skin surgery on the neck, trunk, or arms/legs with a long enough wound you can follow up on.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05758168Recruiting
Testing a tie-over dressing to improve surgical wound healing
This study looks at whether a specific dressing technique (“tie-over bolster”) leads to better cosmetic results after certain head or neck surgeries. You may benefit if your surgeon plans a skin wound that can be closed and you can return for follow-up visits.
Sacramento, 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+ - NCT03796572RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve-block pain relief after a specific elbow bone fracture
This trial studies whether a pain-relief “nerve block” with medicine helps control pain after surgery for a particular type of elbow (humerus) fracture. It may help you feel more comfortable during recovery, compared with standard pain control.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 4–12
Wound trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting wound studies listed above.
- University of California, Davis Medical Center · 4 studies
- Center for Clinical Research Inc. · 3 studies
- ILD Research Center · 2 studies
- Limb Preservation Platform, Inc. · 2 studies
- North Park Podiatry · 2 studies
- University of California, Irvine Medical Center / UC Irvine Health · 2 studies
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) · 2 studies
- All South Bay Footcare/Podiatry Group, Inc.
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 39 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.