Trauma
Injuries & trauma clinical trials
Wounds, fractures, and recovery from physical injury. We’re tracking 3,223 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable2,755
- Phase 2122
- Phase 4117
- Phase 187
- Phase 383
- Phase 1/Phase 237
- Phase 2/Phase 322
Top conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries154
- Traumatic Brain Injury149
- Spinal Cord Injury100
- Trauma60
- Stroke56
- Amputation44
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries44
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury41
- Hip Fractures40
- Rotator Cuff Tears40
- Radiotherapy Side Effect36
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)35
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome34
- Burns31
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture30
- Breast Cancer29
- Cardiotoxicity29
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)25
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development38
- Cairo University36
- Riphah International University32
- Kessler Foundation21
- University of Miami21
- Johns Hopkins University20
- Sohag University19
- Mayo Clinic18
- Peking University Third Hospital18
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center18
Where studies are running
- California168
- Texas102
- New York86
- Florida80
- Massachusetts58
- Illinois57
- Ohio52
- Pennsylvania51
- Minnesota46
- Maryland42
Recruiting studies3,223 total
- NCT07613918Recruiting
Brain Blood Flow Monitoring in Critically Ill Children
This study measures how well blood flows to your child's brain while they're in the intensive care unit on a breathing machine. Understanding this flow may help doctors better care for critically ill children.
Madison, WisconsinAges 1 day–17 years - NCT07009405Recruiting
Wireless skin sensor for IV site monitoring during infusions
This study tests a small, wireless device that sticks to the skin near an IV to monitor the site during and after an infusion treatment. It may help detect problems early and is designed for people receiving infusions lasting at least 30 minutes.
Skokie, IllinoisAges 12 years+ - NCT06893848Recruiting
Culture Care program for mobility after chest or belly surgery
This study tests a program called 'Culture Care' that helps patients move more after chest or belly surgery. It aims to see if the program improves how much you walk and move during your hospital stay.
NeuchâtelAges 18 years+ - NCT06886295Recruiting
New ways to control an advanced prosthetic hand
This study is testing new, more natural ways to control an advanced prosthetic hand for people with below-elbow amputations. It may help you move the prosthetic more easily and intuitively.
Bologna, BoAges 18–65 - NCT06864702Enrolling by invitation
AI tool to analyze medical images for liver surgery patients
This trial is testing a computer program that can automatically analyze medical images like CT scans from people who have had laparoscopic liver, gallbladder, or pancreas surgery. The goal is to see if the AI can help doctors better plan and perform these surgeries.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–85 - NCT06685666Recruiting
Band exercises for better shooting in handball
This study tests if adding band exercises to the warm-up routine can improve shooting accuracy and the health of arm muscles in young female handball players.
Istanbul, MaltepeAges 12–18 - NCT06101511Recruiting
Breathing tube pressure for safer abdominal surgery
This trial is testing if using less air pressure from the breathing machine during abdominal surgery can help prevent lung complications. If you are at higher risk for breathing problems after surgery, this study may help find a safer way to manage your breathing during the operation.
Amsterdam, NoordhollandAges 18–100 - NCT06819592RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing early lung infections after severe brain injury
This study tests whether giving an antibiotic (ceftriaxone) early after a severe brain injury can prevent lung infections caused by the breathing machine (ventilator). It is for adults in the ICU who recently started on a ventilator due to a brain emergency.
Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryAges 18 years+ - NCT05454787Recruiting
Testing Ondexxya for emergency reversal of blood thinners
This study looks at Ondexxya, a medicine used to reverse the effect of certain blood thinners during a dangerous bleeding emergency. It may help doctors better understand how to manage life-threatening bleeding caused by apixaban, rivaroxaban, or edoxaban.
AichiAges Any age - NCT04485286RecruitingTeam says not enrollingPhase 2
PET scan tracer to find lung or pancreas radiation injury
This Phase 2 study tests a special PET scan tracer to help doctors spot tissue damage after radiation treatment in people with certain lung or pancreatic cancers. The goal is to improve detection and planning around chemoradiation and surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT05183152RecruitingTeam says not enrolling
Non-invasive brain signal control for assistive devices
This study tests an assistive device that you control using signals from the brain and muscles without surgery. It may help people with movement problems communicate or operate devices using gentle, non-invasive sensing.
Austin, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT06379724RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing medicines to control bleeding during burn skin grafts
This study compares two medicines—tranexamic acid and thrombin—to see which works better to stop bleeding during a burn skin graft. If you have a small burn (10% or less of your body) that needs a thin skin graft, this trial could help find a safer, faster way to heal.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07431320Recruiting
Green-light test for concussion in football players
This trial tests a new way to check for concussions in football players. If you are a professional or youth football player in France, you may help standardize a quick sideline test to see if you are okay after a head hit.
PloemeurAges 16 years+ - NCT07674043Recruiting
Pressure monitoring for teen shinbone fractures
This study tests a device that monitors muscle pressure after surgery for a broken shinbone (tibia). The goal is to help doctors detect a dangerous condition called compartment syndrome early, so they can treat it quickly.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 10–21 - NCT05898074Recruiting
Testing a new gel during endoscopic skull base surgery
This trial looks at a new RADA16 hydrogel to see if it can help during an endoscopic surgery through the nose for a skull base tumor or a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. You might be a candidate if you are already planned for this specific type of nasal surgery and meet key safety requirements.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07456722Recruiting
Heart health in spinal cord injury with autonomic dysreflexia
This study looks at how the heart is built and works in people with long-term spinal cord injury, especially those who have autonomic dysreflexia. It might help doctors understand heart risks and improve care.
NottwilAges 18 years+ - NCT05965310Recruiting
Virtual psychology support for ACL repair recovery
This study tests a virtual (online) psychological program to help people recover after ACL ligament surgery. It focuses on first-time ACL repairs and aims to improve how patients cope during recovery.
Detroit, MichiganAges 13 years+ - NCT06192342Recruiting
Breathing machine settings for brain injury patients
This study looks at how different breathing machine settings affect people with new brain or spinal cord injuries who need help breathing. It only includes people with healthy lungs to see which ventilator settings work best.
Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresAges 16 years+ - NCT07237191Recruiting
Geriatric distal femur fracture study
This study is testing how well two surgical implants work for fixing certain types of broken thigh bone (distal femur) in people aged 55 and older. The goal is to find the best way to help you heal and get back to your daily activities.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 55 years+ - NCT07783529Recruiting
Two surgical options for shinbone fractures in teens
This study compares two types of surgery for a certain kind of shinbone (tibia) fracture in teenagers. The goal is to see which method leads to better healing and recovery with fewer complications.
Sohag, Sohag GovernorateAges 10–16 - NCT02991690Recruiting
Cooling treatment for acute neck spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether lowering your body temperature soon after a neck spinal cord injury can improve recovery. It is meant for certain types of spinal cord damage and looks at patients who can safely start cooling within 24 hours.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–70 - NCT07784192Recruiting
Nerve block versus spinal morphine for hip surgery pain
This study compares two ways to manage pain after hip surgery: a nerve block (a numbing injection near the hip) versus a spinal injection of morphine. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief and fewer side effects.
Konya, SelcukluAges 18–65 - NCT04743765Recruiting
Faster hip fracture care for people with heart stress signs
This study looks at an “accelerated” hospital plan to get surgery and treatment started sooner for some people with a hip fracture who also show signs of heart stress in blood tests. It may help reduce delays and improve safety during urgent hip fracture care.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 45 years+ - NCT03378856Recruiting
Testing new technology for radiation treatment
This study is evaluating a technological innovation used during radiation therapy (or a type called brachytherapy). If you are currently receiving these treatments and can consent, you may be able to take part.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many injuries & trauma clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 3,223 recruiting trauma studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 5,118 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Injuries & trauma” cover here?
- Wounds, fractures, and recovery from physical injury. We group each study into injuries & trauma 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 injuries & trauma trial near me?
- Use the search to filter injuries & trauma 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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- Blood & lymphatic
- Kidney & urinary
- Infections
- Genetic & congenital
- Bones, joints & muscles
- Pain
- 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.