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 2121
- Phase 4117
- Phase 187
- Phase 383
- Phase 1/Phase 238
- Phase 2/Phase 322
Top conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries154
- Traumatic Brain Injury150
- Spinal Cord Injury100
- Trauma60
- Stroke56
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries44
- Amputation43
- 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 York85
- Florida80
- Massachusetts58
- Illinois57
- Ohio52
- Pennsylvania51
- Minnesota46
- Maryland42
Recruiting studies3,223 total
- NCT03782038Recruiting
Micro-coring device study for non-keloid scar improvement
This trial tests whether a tiny “micro-coring” device can improve the look of scars. It enrolls adults with certain skin types who have not recently treated the scar and who can safely use numbing medicine used in the procedure.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05383495RecruitingPhase 3
Calming medicine during child laceration repair
This trial tests a calming/anxiety-reducing medicine to see if it helps children feel less scared during stitches for a skin cut. It may help make the repair process easier for children and their caregivers.
London, OntarioAges 2–12 - NCT07079865Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for pain after spine fracture
This trial tests a 60-day nerve stimulation treatment to reduce pain and improve mobility after a recent spine fracture caused by osteoporosis. It may help patients who still have significant pain despite over-the-counter pain relievers.
Avenel, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06788925Enrolling by invitation
Testing the Therm'Up heating device for trauma patients
This trial tests a new heating device called 'Therm'Up' to see if it can help prevent or treat hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature) in people who have had a serious injury, are bleeding, have burns, or are stuck in the cold. The goal is to keep patients warm during the time it takes to get them to the hospital.
ÉchirollesAges 18 years+ - NCT07489092Recruiting
Smartphone rehab app for ICU recovery
This study tests a smartphone app that guides you through exercises and recovery steps after leaving the ICU. You can join if you're currently in the hospital, can use your own phone, and are ready to start rehab.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06948695Recruiting
Running study for people with one leg amputation below the knee
This trial studies how running with a sports blade affects your body's movement and energy use. It may help improve training and blade design for runners with a below-knee amputation.
Saint-EtienneAges 18–65 - NCT06074783RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell therapy for muscle and joint injuries
This study tests a new therapy made from donor stem cells that may help repair damaged muscles, bones, tendons, and joints. It is for people whose injuries or degenerative conditions have not healed on their own.
Nassau, The BahamasAges 18 years+ - NCT06780943Recruiting
Study on how people with leg amputations adapt their walking
This study looks at how people with a leg amputation change the way they walk to make up for lost function. It may help improve rehabilitation and prosthetic care.
NîmesAges 18–80 - NCT06657989Recruiting
Balance training for older adults to prevent falls
This study tests different intensities of balance training that helps older adults react quickly to trips or slips. It aims to find the most effective training to improve balance and reduce fall risk.
Toronto, OntarioAges 65–80 - NCT06667739Recruiting
Promoting physical activity after leg amputation
This study tests a program to help people who have lost a leg due to diabetes or blood vessel disease become more active. It uses coaching and online modules to support your progress.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06773000Recruiting
Nutritional supplement study for hip fracture recovery in older adults
This trial tests whether a nutritional supplement can help older adults recover better after hip fracture surgery. It may improve strength and healing during the recovery period.
New York, New YorkAges 65 years+ - NCT07515937Recruiting
3D-Printed Bite Splint for Broken Jaws in Children
This study tests a custom 3D-printed bite splint to help heal straightforward jaw fractures in children aged 6–12. Instead of surgery, the splint guides the broken pieces back together while your child heals naturally.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 6–12 - NCT07520487Recruiting
Ketamine Plus Spinal Anesthesia for Older Adults Undergoing Leg Surgery
This study tests whether adding ketamine (a type of anesthetic medication) to spinal anesthesia—numbing medication injected near the spine—can make the numbness last longer for older adults having leg surgery. The goal is to see if this combination improves pain control after surgery.
Cairo, Giza GovernorateAges 65 years+ - NCT07521943Recruiting
Hand Bone Fracture Treatment Study
This study tests the best way to treat certain broken bones in your hand (specifically in the middle section of bones that support your fingers). Researchers want to see if a newer treatment approach helps your hand heal better and work normally again.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06683560Recruiting
3D-printed aligners for cleft lip and palate repair
This study tests whether custom 3D-printed aligners can help shape a baby's cleft lip, gum, and palate before surgery. It aims to make traditional molding treatment more precise and easier for families.
Cairo, AbbasyaAges Up to 1 month - NCT07609758Enrolling by invitation
Study of Hip Socket Fractures in Children
This research study collects information about children who have broken their hip socket (the cup-shaped bone that holds the thighbone). Researchers at University of Utah hospitals want to understand how these fractures heal and what outcomes children have over time.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 3–18 - NCT06930456Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two drugs to prevent low blood pressure during spinal anesthesia
This study tests if giving hydrocortisone (a type of steroid) or ondansetron (an anti-nausea drug) before spinal anesthesia can better prevent low blood pressure during surgery for your belly or lower leg.
Port Said, Port Said GovernorateAges 21 years+ - NCT06692686Recruiting
Testing ankle braces to improve walking after stroke
This trial is studying how different types of ankle braces (AFOs) affect walking ability in people who have had a stroke. It may help find the best brace to improve mobility.
Downey, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07616583Recruiting
Vertebral Fracture Treatment with Precise Cement Injection
This study tests a new method for treating recent spine fractures caused by weak bones (osteoporosis). A surgeon injects special cement into the broken vertebra to stabilize it and reduce pain. You'll be one of the first to receive this standardized technique.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–80 - NCT07222085Recruiting
Long-term test of a new myoelectric control strategy
This trial tests a new way to control a powered prosthetic arm called Glide control. Researchers want to see if it stays reliable over time for people who have lost part of their arm below or above the elbow.
Annapolis, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07081009Recruiting
Heart injury after planned back surgery study
This study is looking at whether patients having planned lower back surgery experience any heart stress afterward. It aims to understand how common this is and what might help protect the heart.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07608107Recruiting
Foot Pressure Monitoring for Pelvic Fracture Recovery
This study uses special shoe insoles that measure pressure and weight distribution to help doctors understand how people with pelvic fractures heal and recover their ability to walk. The goal is to improve care and outcomes for patients like you.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 65 years+ - NCT06737770Recruiting
Bone-anchored leg implant study
This study tests a bone-anchored implant (directly attached to the thighbone) for people with a single leg amputation above the knee. It aims to see if this implant helps with pain, movement, and skin issues caused by a traditional socket prosthetic.
BolognaAges 18–65 - NCT06003296Recruiting
Surgery for foot fusion: plate or screw?
This trial compares two ways to join two small bones in the foot during a bigger fusion surgery. It will help find out which method works better and causes fewer problems.
AsyutAges 18–60
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 5,129 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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- 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.