Trauma
Injuries & trauma clinical trials
Wounds, fractures, and recovery from physical injury. We’re tracking 3,015 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable2,560
- Phase 2122
- Phase 4114
- Phase 382
- Phase 181
- Phase 1/Phase 234
- Phase 2/Phase 322
Top conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury151
- Spinal Cord Injuries142
- Spinal Cord Injury104
- Stroke64
- Trauma52
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury40
- Amputation38
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries37
- Hip Fractures37
- Radiotherapy Side Effect37
- Rotator Cuff Tears35
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)34
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome28
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture27
- Burns27
- Cardiotoxicity27
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)26
- Breast Cancer25
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development34
- Cairo University22
- Kessler Foundation19
- University of Miami19
- Zimmer Biomet19
- Johns Hopkins University18
- University of Florida18
- University of British Columbia17
- Mayo Clinic16
- Riphah International University16
Where studies are running
- California161
- Texas91
- Florida80
- New York78
- Illinois57
- Massachusetts55
- Pennsylvania50
- Minnesota45
- Ohio42
- Colorado41
Recruiting studies3,015 total
- NCT07378774Recruiting
Arm therapy for chronic stroke recovery
This study tests two types of arm movement therapy—constraint-induced and bilateral training—to see if they help people who have had a stroke and still have some arm weakness. It is for adults who are in the chronic stage (at least 6 months after stroke) and have normal memory and thinking skills.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–65 - NCT07374341Recruiting
Botox for jaw fractures near the joint
This trial is testing whether guided Botox (botulinum toxin) injections into the chewing muscles can help treat certain types of jaw fractures near the joint. It may be an option if you have a mild to moderate break on one side and your bite is stable.
AlexandriaAges 18–40 - NCT07375485Enrolling by invitation
Occupational therapy for brain injury recovery at home
This trial explores how occupational therapy can help people with brain injuries stay engaged in daily life. Researchers want to learn from therapists working in home or community settings to improve care.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07372300RecruitingPhase 3
Heat therapy plus standard care for advanced rectal cancer
This trial tests whether adding modulated electro-hyperthermia (a gentle heat treatment) to standard therapy (radiation and chemotherapy) before surgery helps control locally advanced rectal cancer. It is for people whose cancer has not spread to other parts of the body.
Chiayi City, Dalin TownshipAges 20 years+ - NCT07378254Recruiting
Emotional strength program for Black young adults
This study tests a program designed to help Black young adults build emotional strength after a traumatic experience. It aims to see if the program can improve well-being and resilience.
Piscataway, New JerseyAges 18–35 - 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+ - NCT02976480Recruiting
Irrigation vs no irrigation for simple cuts
This trial studies whether rinsing a simple cut (laceration) is better than not rinsing it after the cut is treated in the emergency room. It may help find the safest, simplest way to clean wounds and prevent infection.
Chicoutimi, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07365033Recruiting
Exercise With Blood Flow Cuff vs Standard Training for Tennis Elbow
This study compares two exercise programs for long-term tennis elbow (pain for more than a year). One group does slow lowering exercises with a blood pressure cuff on the arm, and the other does standard resistance training.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–45 - NCT07365800Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Combination pain control after complex spine surgery
This study tests a combination of three medications (methadone, dexmedetomidine, and ketamine) to control pain after major spine surgery. If you are having complex spine surgery, this trial may offer better pain relief without needing as much opioid medication.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–79 - NCT07366424Recruiting
Testing new shoes to prevent falls in seniors
This trial is testing if special shoes called 'CHUT OTONOM®' can improve walking and reduce fall risk in older adults who have fallen before. It may help you find better balance and confidence.
LilleAges 65 years+ - NCT07368348Recruiting
Nasal splint vs. flap for CSF leak repair
This trial compares two surgical techniques to repair a cerebrospinal fluid leak (a leak of the fluid around your brain) through the nose. It is for people who have leaks on both sides and have specific conditions in their nasal passage that might make the repair more complex.
Kafr Elsheikh, KafrelsheikhAges 18–70 - NCT07368244Recruiting
Making a spinal cord injury questionnaire work for Turkish patients
This study translates a questionnaire about environmental factors that affect people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). They need volunteers to help make sure the questions are clear and relevant for Turkish speakers.
IstanbulAges 16 years+ - NCT07364773Recruiting
Motivational interviewing to boost rehab in spinal cord injury
This study looks at whether motivational interviewing—a supportive conversation style—can help patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) participate more fully in their rehab therapy. If you are an adult with SCI receiving inpatient rehab at certain hospitals, you may be able to join.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07369934Recruiting
Virtual reality vs. manual therapy for shoulder pain
This study compares virtual reality exercises with a hands-on therapy technique (Mulligan mobilization) to improve shoulder posture and function in people with subacromial impingement syndrome. It aims to find which approach may relieve pain and help you move better.
GizaAges 30–50 - NCT07366619Recruiting
MADI ACL study: a new MRI method for ligament repair
This trial tests a new MRI technique called Magic Angle Direction Imaging (MADI) to see if it can give better images of the knee before ligament repair surgery. It may help doctors plan your surgery more accurately.
LondonAges 18–65 - NCT07368907Recruiting
Walk On! falls prevention program for older adults
This program, called Walk On!, helps older adults stay active and reduce falls. You'll join a weekly group walking session for 12 weeks.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07364747RecruitingPhase 2
Does acetylcysteine protect hearing during cisplatin chemo?
This trial tests if taking N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can help prevent hearing loss caused by high-dose cisplatin chemotherapy. If you're getting cisplatin and are between 18 and 70, you may be able to join.
Bangkok, BangkoknoiAges 18–70 - NCT07363395RecruitingPhase 1
A study of ASCT-83 in healthy adults
This trial tests a new medication called ASCT-83 in healthy adults to see how safe it is and how the body processes it. It may help researchers understand the right dose for future studies.
Saint Paul, MinnesotaAges 18–64 - NCT07362121Recruiting
Verus frame study for tibia fracture surgery
This trial tests a new frame (Verus) used during tibia fracture repair surgery. It aims to see if it helps surgeons place the nail more accurately.
TurkuAges 18–80 - NCT06127459Recruiting
Virtual reality to help kids with brain injury improve thinking skills
This trial tests if virtual reality exercises can help children aged 8-12 with mild or moderate traumatic brain injury improve their attention and thinking skills. It is designed for children whose challenges were confirmed by a psychologist and who speak Finnish.
OuluAges 8–12 - NCT06847295Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for standing and walking after paralysis
This trial tests if a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord, combined with daily therapy, can help people with chronic spinal cord injury regain some ability to stand or walk. It also looks at reducing muscle spasms and improving quality of life.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18–50 - NCT05135949Recruiting
Strength therapy after elbow fractures in older adults
This study looks at how to improve strength after a specific elbow bone fracture in people age 65 and older. If you qualify, you may be asked to take part in follow-up assessments to see whether the approach helps recovery and function.
New Westminster, British ColumbiaAges 65 years+ - NCT04056013Recruiting
Absorbable versus nonabsorbable sutures for simple cuts
This trial compares two types of stitches after a single cut that needs simple interrupted sutures: absorbable stitches versus stitches that must be removed. It may help find which option leads to better healing and appearance after 3 months.
Fresno, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05634109RecruitingPhase 3
Whole blood to treat adults with severe bleeding trauma
This trial compares giving whole blood versus standard care in adults with severe trauma and dangerous blood loss (hemorrhagic shock). The goal is to see if whole blood helps stabilize patients faster and improves outcomes after major bleeding.
Cali, Valle del Cauca DepartmentAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many injuries & trauma clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 3,015 recruiting trauma studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 4,899 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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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.