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
- NCT05445960Recruiting
Tourniquet use during ankle surgery and recovery outcomes
This study looks at whether using a tourniquet during ankle fracture surgery affects healing, leg movement, and patient-reported recovery. It may help doctors choose the safest, most comfortable approach for surgery.
Portland, OregonAges 18–89 - NCT06244511Recruiting
Balance Exercises for Chronic Ankle Instability
This study compares two types of balance exercises (standing on one leg vs. standing on both legs) to see which works better for people with long-term ankle instability. If you have chronic ankle weakness after a sprain at least 6 months ago, this trial may help improve your balance and confidence.
IstanbulAges 18–50 - NCT07275021Recruiting
Brain Injury & Vision Screening in Newborns
This study looks for early signs of vision problems in babies who had brain injuries around the time of birth. It aims to help doctors better identify and predict these issues.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 7 months–10 months - NCT07269977Recruiting
Mobile health app for veterans with spinal cord injury
This study tests a mobile health app designed to help veterans with spinal cord injury and their family caregivers. The app may provide support and resources to improve health and well-being.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07274423Recruiting
Deep learning for clearer ankle MRI scans
This study tests if a new deep learning technology can improve the quality of ankle MRI images. It may help people with ankle injuries get a more accurate diagnosis.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07277166Recruiting
Robot-assisted walking training for chronic burn survivors
This study tests whether walking with a mobile robot (a device that helps move your legs) can improve your walking ability. It is for people who still have trouble walking more than 6 months after a serious burn on their legs.
SeoulAges 19–65 - NCT07277309Recruiting
Recovery after brain injury using focused ultrasound
This study tests whether focused ultrasound can help people recover from a brain injury that has left them with a disorder of consciousness. The treatment involves a non-invasive technique that uses sound waves to stimulate brain activity.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–79 - NCT07278505RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CBD and brain imaging study for young adults with stress
This trial tests whether cannabidiol (CBD), a compound from cannabis, can help reduce stress in young adults who have experienced early-life adversity. You will have brain scans and take CBD or a placebo to see how it affects your stress and anxiety.
New York, New YorkAges 18–25 - NCT07269457RecruitingPhase 2
Vitamin D3 for recovery after mild to moderate brain injury
This trial tests if taking vitamin D3 can help reduce swelling and speed up recovery after a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. It is for people who have low vitamin D levels.
LagosAges 18–65 - NCT06891599Recruiting
Blood test for clotting in sepsis and trauma ICU patients
This study is testing a special blood test called ROTEM to see how well it can predict bleeding problems in ICU patients with sepsis or severe trauma. It may help doctors give the right treatment faster.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT04670900Recruiting
Surgery options for displaced elbow fractures in older adults
This study looks at how to treat a displaced fracture at the tip of the elbow bone (olecranon) in older adults. The goal is to find the best way to heal the fracture while keeping elbow function as good as possible.
Sandvika, GjettumAges 75 years+ - NCT06589362Recruiting
Nerve stimulation plus cognitive training for brain injury recovery
This study tests if a gentle, noninvasive nerve stimulation (on the neck) combined with computerized thinking exercises can help people recovering from a traumatic brain injury improve memory and attention. It is for adults currently in inpatient rehab who can use a keyboard and are medically stable.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - NCT06442657Recruiting
Preventing bedsores in patients placed on their stomach
This trial tests a new way to prevent bedsores (pressure injuries) while patients lie on their stomachs for breathing support. It's for adults in the ICU with severe lung problems who are on a ventilator.
CaenAges 18–110 - NCT06885788Recruiting
Female Hernia Repair: Preserving vs Removing a Ligament
If you have an inguinal hernia (a bulge in the groin area), this trial compares two ways to do laparoscopic (keyhole) hernia repair: keeping the round ligament of the uterus versus removing it. The study will help doctors learn which way may lead to better outcomes for women like you.
Nanchong, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT05307640Recruiting
Support for caregivers after moderate to severe brain injury
This study tests a caregiver-focused program to improve well-being for people caring for someone who recently had a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. It may help caregivers feel better and cope more effectively during the early recovery period.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06528418Recruiting
Breath test to find lung diseases
This study uses a simple breath test to detect different lung diseases. By analyzing the chemicals in your breath, researchers hope to find a faster, non-invasive way to diagnose lung conditions. It may be an option if you have a known lung disease and have a recent CT scan.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–100 - NCT06811675RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing brain damage after carbon monoxide poisoning
This trial tests if combining two common medicines, dexamethasone and N-acetylcysteine, can help prevent long-term brain problems in people who have been poisoned by carbon monoxide.
TaichungAges 18 years+ - NCT07266077Recruiting
A study of a slope-adapting prosthetic foot for Veterans
This study tests a special prosthetic foot that adapts to slopes (like hills or ramps) to help Veterans with below-knee amputations walk more easily. You would need to visit the Minneapolis VA and use a special foot for a while.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–89 - NCT07267819Recruiting
Xeomin for migraines after a brain injury or health incident
This trial looks at whether Xeomin (a shot that relaxes muscles) helps prevent migraines in people who have had a traumatic brain injury or an unexplained health event, such as a blast or sudden illness. It is for U.S. government employees and their families who have already tried Xeomin at a U.S. military or medical facility.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07261202Recruiting
Heat's effect on children's bodies in hot homes
This study looks at how hot indoor temperatures affect children's physical responses. It may help families understand how to keep kids safe during heat waves.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 10–15 - NCT07263295Recruiting
Diaphragm function after shoulder block with long-lasting numbing medication
This study checks how a nerve block for upper arm surgery affects the diaphragm, the muscle that helps you breathe. It uses a long-lasting numbing medicine to see if breathing is affected.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07259681Recruiting
A study on gut health, pelvic side effects, and ozone therapy
This study looks at the bacteria in your gut (gut microbiome) to see how it is affected by pelvic side effects from cancer treatment, and whether ozone therapy might help. It compares patients who have chronic pelvic side effects and are treated with ozone (cases) to those who do not have these side effects (controls).
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT07261982Recruiting
Pressure Pad vs Bandage for Snake Bite First Aid
This trial compares two methods of immobilizing a snake bite: a pressure pad versus a pressure bandage. It uses a harmless radioactive tracer in healthy volunteers to see which method works better.
Hyde Park, QueenslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07267598Recruiting
Can a 26 °C room help young adults stay cool?
This study tests whether keeping a room at 26 °C (about 79 °F) helps healthy young adults stay cool without discomfort. It's for people who are not smokers, not highly trained athletes, and not pregnant.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–29
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.