Infectious disease
Infections clinical trials
Bacterial, viral, and other infections — from common illnesses to emerging threats. We’re tracking 3,966 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable2,545
- Phase 2357
- Phase 4302
- Phase 1287
- Phase 3282
- Phase 1/Phase 2133
- Phase 2/Phase 360
Top conditions
Leading sponsors
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)89
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris69
- University of California, San Francisco39
- Johns Hopkins University30
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)28
- Hospices Civils de Lyon27
- Columbia University24
- University of Alabama at Birmingham23
- University of Oxford23
- University of Washington23
Where studies are running
- California233
- Maryland142
- Alabama93
- New York73
- Florida72
- Texas62
- Massachusetts57
- Arizona48
- Pennsylvania43
- Illinois41
Recruiting studies3,966 total
- NCT06062303Recruiting
Capillary refill time to guide septic shock treatment
This trial tests a new way of giving fluids and medicines to people with septic shock. It focuses on a simple sign called capillary refill time (how fast color returns when you press a fingernail) to guide treatment, aiming to improve recovery.
ReimsAges 18 years+ - NCT06464770Recruiting
Improving infection prevention before shoulder surgery
This study compares different ways to clean the skin before shoulder surgery to prevent infection. It might help if you are going to have shoulder surgery and want safer, more effective infection prevention.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–89 - NCT06574503RecruitingPhase 3
New pill to prevent flu after exposure
This study tests a new antiviral pill, GP681, to prevent the flu in people who live with someone who has the flu. If you haven't gotten sick yet and are otherwise healthy, this might help keep you from catching it.
HanzhouAges 12 years+ - NCT06718530Recruiting
Finding early markers for liver cancer in people with chronic liver disease
This study looks for substances in your blood and immune system that could help doctors find liver cancer earlier. It is for people with liver cancer caused by chronic liver problems like hepatitis C, cirrhosis, or scarring.
Aviano, PordenoneAges 18 years+ - NCT06719193RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
TB study for all ages in Ethiopia
This trial is testing a new way to find and treat tuberculosis (TB) in communities in Ethiopia. It aims to help people of any age who live in certain areas get better care.
West Arsi Zone, Ormoia Regional StateAges Any age - NCT06719596RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Probiotics and nutrition after pancreas surgery
This trial tests whether taking probiotics with a special liquid nutrition feed after pancreatic surgery can lower the chance of getting an infection. If you are scheduled for this surgery, you may be able to join.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06124599Recruiting
Early signs of menstrual toxic shock syndrome
This study looks at what happens in the days just before menstrual toxic shock syndrome starts. If you are a young woman who uses tampons or cups and recently got very sick with fever, rash, and low blood pressure during your period, you may be able to join as a case participant.
LyonAges 13–30 - NCT06131931Recruiting
HIV prevention study for Latino male couples
This study tests a program to help Latino male couples stay healthy and prevent HIV. It focuses on couples where one or both partners are Latino, and at least one partner has had unprotected anal sex recently.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT06202898Recruiting
Study helping transgender women access HIV prevention (PrEP)
This study helps transgender women who are not regularly using PrEP (a daily pill to prevent HIV) get access to HIV prevention services. It uses a smartphone to take pictures and connect with support.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07594704Recruiting
Comparing catheter placement methods for long-term IV access
This study compares two different techniques for placing a special long IV catheter (PICC) in your arm. The catheter stays in place for weeks or months to deliver medications or fluids. Researchers want to see which placement method works better and causes fewer problems.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07589283Enrolling by invitation
Understanding CJD through medical records and imaging
This study collects information from patients diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rare brain condition, to better understand how it develops and progresses. Researchers will review your medical records, blood tests, brain scans, and other clinical data to identify patterns that could help future patients.
FuzhouAges Any age - NCT07589985Recruiting
Hepatitis B and Liver Health Study in Zambia
This research study follows people with hepatitis B (a liver infection) in Zambia to understand how their bodies respond to treatment and what happens to the virus over time. It includes people with hepatitis B alone, those also living with HIV, and those whose hepatitis B has cleared.
LusakaAges 18 years+ - NCT06290557RecruitingPhase 1
Testing safety of a nose spray for staph bacteria
This trial tests a new nose spray called HY-133 to see if it's safe and can clear a common type of staph bacteria from the nose. It is for people who have this bacteria but not the antibiotic-resistant kind.
TübingenAges 18 years+ - NCT06373328Recruiting
Pneumococcal carriage study for kids and older adults
This study checks how common pneumococcal bacteria are in the nose and throat of healthy children and adults after the pandemic. It involves one online questionnaire and one gentle nasal swab.
Orlando, FloridaAges 7 months+ - NCT06372444Recruiting
Kidney injury in severe infections study
This study looks at how severe infections like sepsis can hurt the kidneys. By using special scans (PET-CT), researchers hope to better understand why this happens, which could lead to better treatments.
UppsalaAges 30 years+ - NCT06650137Recruiting
Using Diaphragm Ultrasound to Find the Cause of Breathing Trouble
This study tests if ultrasound of your diaphragm (the muscle that helps you breathe) can help doctors find the cause of sudden breathing trouble. It may help patients who come to the emergency room with fast or difficult breathing and low oxygen levels.
Nîmes, GardAges 18 years+ - NCT06702774Recruiting
TB control study for high-risk groups in Guangxi
This study tests new ways to control the spread of tuberculosis (TB) in high-risk areas of Guangxi, China. It focuses on older adults and people with conditions that make them more likely to get TB.
Nanning, GuangxiAges 15 years+ - NCT05899140RecruitingPhase 4
Clindamycin added to treat certain skin infections
This trial tests whether adding clindamycin helps treat skin and soft-tissue infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus. You may be eligible if your infection was diagnosed recently and a sample was collected soon after hospital admission.
MasokoriAges 18 years+ - NCT07578610Recruiting
Registry study of symptom descriptions using OpenGenome platform
This is an observational registry study that collects and analyzes symptom descriptions from patients using the OpenGenome platform. The goal is to better understand and extract health information from how people naturally describe their symptoms.
Friedrichshain, State of BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT07585370Recruiting
Long-term Safety and Effectiveness of Shingles Vaccine
This study follows up with people who received an experimental shingles vaccine (a live, weakened form of the virus) in a previous trial from 2020–2021. Researchers want to understand how well the vaccine continues to protect against shingles over time.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 40 years+ - NCT07582926Recruiting
Cortisol Levels and Outcomes in Critically Ill Infection Patients
This study examines how the body's stress hormone (cortisol) relates to survival in patients with severe blood infections in the ICU. Understanding this relationship may help doctors better predict and manage outcomes in critically ill patients.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07579312Recruiting
Blood Test for Diagnosing Belly Infections in Kids and Adults
This study tests whether a simple blood test measuring RNA levels can help doctors quickly identify intra-abdominal infections (infections inside the belly) in patients with abdominal pain. If successful, it could help doctors decide faster whether imaging or surgery is needed.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 7 years+ - NCT07579741RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing JL18008 for HIV Patients Not Recovering Immune Cells
This study tests an experimental drug called JL18008 in people with HIV who have been on stable HIV medications for years but whose immune systems (CD4 cells) haven't recovered as expected. The drug may help boost immune function in these patients.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07578012RecruitingPhase 4
Ismigen to prevent respiratory infections in children
This study tests whether a medicine called Ismigen can help children who get frequent respiratory infections (like colds, bronchitis, or throat infections) stay healthier. The medicine is made from bacterial components designed to strengthen the immune system.
BialystokAges 3–12
Common questions
- How many infections clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 3,966 recruiting infectious disease studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 6,543 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Infections” cover here?
- Bacterial, viral, and other infections — from common illnesses to emerging threats. We group each study into infections based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a infections trial near me?
- Use the search to filter infections studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
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- Cancer
- Brain & nervous system
- Heart & circulation
- Hormones & metabolism
- Mental health
- Digestive system
- Lungs & breathing
- Immune system & allergy
- Women’s health & pregnancy
- Skin
- Blood & lymphatic
- Kidney & urinary
- Genetic & congenital
- Bones, joints & muscles
- Pain
- Injuries & trauma
- Mouth & dental
- Eyes & vision
- Ear, nose & throat
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.