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
- NCT07450092Enrolling by invitation
Prehospital use of forced air warming
This trial tests if using a forced air warming blanket before reaching the hospital can help healthy adults. It aims to see if keeping people warm during transport improves outcomes.
BergenAges 18–45 - NCT07195539Enrolling by invitation
Laser and medicine for burn scar darkening
This trial tests if combining a special laser with a skin-lightening medicine can safely reduce dark marks from old burn scars.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT06046859RecruitingPhase 4
Can fluoxetine help recovery after serious injuries?
This study tests whether giving the antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac) right after a traumatic injury can help improve mental and physical recovery. It is for people who have broken bones or internal injuries from an accident and may be feeling down.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–85 - NCT07190365Recruiting
Goal-oriented telehealth rehab for veterans with brain injury
This trial tests a telehealth program to help veterans with long-term thinking and planning problems after a mild to moderate brain injury. It aims to improve your daily life and community involvement.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07185802Recruiting
PRP injection for recent ACL injury
This trial tests whether a shot of your own concentrated platelets (PRP) into the knee improves healing after a recent ACL injury. It's for people with mild to moderate ACL tears and no major other knee damage.
DhakaAges 18–50 - NCT06972914Enrolling by invitation
Brace wearing time after ACL surgery recovery study
This trial tests how long patients should wear a brace after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. It aims to find the best duration for faster short-term recovery.
Chongli, HebeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06848660Recruiting
Neck brace study for stable fractures
This study tests if a neck brace (orthosis) works well for treating stable neck fractures without surgery. It may be an option if you have a recent, mild neck break and are healthy enough for non-surgical care.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07175753Enrolling by invitation
Chiropractic Care for Sports Concussion in Athletes
This trial tests whether chiropractic care can help athletes at Life University recover from a sports-related concussion. It focuses on reducing symptoms like headache, dizziness, and slower reaction times.
Marietta, GeorgiaAges 18–40 - NCT06551454Recruiting
Smart textiles for injury prevention in youth football
This trial tests a smart textile system that gives feedback to help prevent injuries in youth football players. If you are a player aged 14-18 who speaks Latvian, you may be able to join.
RigaAges 14–18 - NCT06817616Recruiting
Rotator cuff repair with stem cells for large shoulder tears
This trial tests whether adding umbilical cord stem cells to standard arthroscopic rotator cuff repair helps heal large or massive tears better. It may be an option if you have had shoulder pain for at least three months and other treatments haven't worked.
Seoul, KoreaAges 19 years+ - NCT05819801Recruiting
Testing how fasting affects outcomes in certain hand procedures
This study looks at whether fasting before a specific hand surgery done with local numbing medicine (and without a tourniquet) changes patient outcomes. It may help explain how to prepare for this type of procedure and what fasting rules are safest.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05743283Recruiting
Test wound rinse for certain recent arm or leg injuries
This study tests whether a specific wound rinse (“SynEx”) helps healing in adults with certain types of recent arm or leg wounds. You would not be eligible if your injury is too severe for home-type care or if it involves specific excluded conditions.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07601906Recruiting
Blood Flow Exercise Therapy After Knee Replacement Surgery
This study tests whether special exercises that temporarily reduce blood flow to your leg can help you recover better after knee replacement surgery. It focuses on reducing pain and improving your ability to bend and straighten your knee.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 50–65 - NCT04589819Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Teriparatide for tibia stress fracture recovery for duty
This trial tests teriparatide, a medication that helps build bone, to see if it can speed recovery and help certain enlisted Army members return to training duty after a tibia bone injury. You may be asked to self-administer the medication while you recover and take part in study follow-ups.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges Any age - NCT07115316Recruiting
Hamstring exercises with physiotherapy for football players with mild ACL injury
This study tests if adding special hamstring exercises to standard physiotherapy can help young football players recover better after a mild ACL tear. It focuses on improving sports performance and quality of life with no surgery needed.
Ras al-Khaimah, Emirate of Ras Al KhaimahAges 19–25 - NCT07112898Enrolling by invitation
Platelet-rich plasma for face and neck skin grafts
This study tests whether applying platelet-rich plasma (a concentration of healing cells from your own blood) to a face or neck skin graft helps the graft heal better and improves recovery. If you need a skin graft for an injury, burn, or after surgery, this might be an option for you.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–65 - NCT06652659Recruiting
Risk factors for broken collarbone not healing properly
This study looks at why some broken collarbones in the middle section don't heal well. It follows patients treated at two hospitals to find patterns that might help prevent future healing problems.
Copenhagen NVAges 18 years+ - NCT07109505Recruiting
Nutrition to support recovery after surgery for older adults
This study tests a special nutrition shake to help older adults recover after major hip, knee, or abdominal surgery. If you're 70 or older and having a planned surgery, drinking this shake might support your healing.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 70 years+ - NCT06563531Recruiting
Do compression stockings help after hip or knee replacement?
This trial looks at whether compression stockings are still needed for people who have a new hip or knee joint and are following a modern "fast-track" recovery program. It aims to find out if these stockings are necessary to prevent blood clots when people are up and moving quickly after surgery.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT07090473Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for recent spinal cord injury recovery
This trial tests whether a mild electrical stimulation (called TENS) can help recovery after a recent spinal cord injury. It is for people who are already in the ICU with a drain in their lower back and had a blunt injury within the past 12 hours.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT07068893Recruiting
Wrist dislocation surgery with internal brace technique
This study looks at a surgical technique using four anchors and an internal brace to treat a type of wrist dislocation (perilunate). It may be an option if you've already had surgery for this injury and don't have broken wrist bones.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–88 - NCT07066709RecruitingPhase 2
Hip pain study after hip surgery
This study tests if a second hip surgery can help people who still have pain at least 6 months after their first hip surgery. It may help you if you have ongoing hip pain and haven't needed strong pain pills.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18–45 - NCT07065734RecruitingPhase 4
Vacuum bandage after kidney transplant
This trial tests whether a special vacuum bandage (negative pressure wound therapy) helps heal the surgical wound after a kidney transplant. It may reduce complications and improve recovery.
PortoAges 18 years+ - NCT05810064Recruiting
Falls-risk screening for older adults in the ER
This study looks at emergency department (ER) visits to see whether a falls-risk screening tool helps identify people at higher risk of falling and ensures they get the right follow-up after leaving the ER. It uses past records from older adults who were discharged.
Rockford, IllinoisAges 65 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 5,129 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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- Bones, joints & muscles
- Pain
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- Eyes & vision
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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.