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
- NCT06294587Recruiting
Testing the timing of gum grafts for dental implants
This trial studies the best time to do a gum graft (free gingival graft) for people who need dental implants but have narrow jawbone. It compares doing the graft at the same time as other implant procedures versus later, to see which leads to better outcomes.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06464705Recruiting
PEMF Therapy for Hamstring Strength After ACL Surgery
This study tests whether wearing a special device (PEMF) for a few minutes each day can help you regain hamstring strength more quickly after ACL surgery. If your hamstring is still weaker than your other leg at 4 months, this may help you recover better.
ShatinAges 18 years+ - NCT06609265Recruiting
Shockwave therapy for stress fractures in the lower body
This study tests whether shockwave therapy (a non-surgical treatment using sound waves) can help heal stress fractures or bone stress injuries in the lower body (pelvis, hip, thigh, shin, heel, or foot). It may help you recover faster and avoid surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–50 - NCT06469801Recruiting
Portable MRI for brain injury in children on ECMO
This study uses a portable MRI to look for brain injuries in children on ECMO (a heart-lung support machine). It may help doctors detect problems early and improve care.
Kansas City, MissouriAges birth–17 years - NCT07759063Enrolling by invitation
Self-paced walking study for stroke or brain injury survivors
This study tests a new way to help people who have had a stroke or brain injury walk with a more even step. It uses a treadmill that adjusts to your own pace, which may improve your walking symmetry.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19–75 - NCT06616844Recruiting
Patch for non-healing diabetic foot ulcers
This trial tests a special patch made from pig tissue (placenta) placed on diabetic foot ulcers that are not healing well. If you have a foot ulcer that has been present for 4 to 52 weeks and is not shrinking, you may be able to join the study.
Fresno, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07587931Recruiting
Concentric vs Eccentric Exercise for Partial Rotator Cuff Tears
This study compares two types of shoulder exercises—one where you shorten the muscle and one where you lengthen it—to see which works better for partial tears of your rotator cuff (the muscles that stabilize your shoulder). The goal is to reduce pain and improve shoulder function.
Elâzığ, MErkezAges 18–65 - NCT06015451Recruiting
Exercise for concussion symptoms and headache
This trial tests whether a carefully supervised exercise program can help people who still have headaches or other symptoms weeks after a mild head injury. If you get symptoms when you try to be active, this study may offer a structured way to help you recover.
TrondheimAges 18–65 - NCT06715397Enrolling by invitation
Turkish questionnaire for arm, shoulder, or hand injury patients
This study is testing a Turkish version of a questionnaire that measures how well people with arm, shoulder, or hand injuries can do daily activities. If you join, you will fill out the questionnaire to help make sure it works well for Turkish-speaking patients.
Yenişehir, MersinAges 18 years+ - NCT07318272Recruiting
ACL surgery repair vs. reconstruction recovery study
This study compares how well people recover after two different types of ACL surgery: reconstruction (using a graft) and primary repair (stitching the torn ligament). It will help doctors understand which approach leads to better knee function long-term. Participants must be between 18 and 40, had their ACL surgery at Gazi University, and be at least one year past surgery.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 18–40 - NCT07699094Recruiting
Predicting blood pressure changes in spinal cord injury
This study uses a simple finger sensor to monitor blood pressure regulation in people with spinal cord injury. It aims to find a new way to predict and manage blood pressure issues.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT04887688Recruiting
Electrical bandage for chronic wound treatment
This trial tests a new bandage that uses a mild electrical current to help heal chronic wounds. It's for veterans with spinal cord injuries or diabetes who have wounds that haven't healed.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07143019Recruiting
A new device for treating wide-necked brain aneurysms
This trial tests a special device (p48/64 MW HPC) to treat certain brain aneurysms that are wide-necked or have a shape that makes them hard to treat. It might help people with aneurysms that haven't ruptured or that have been treated before and are now coming back.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07251491RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Psilocybin for depression after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether psilocybin (a substance found in certain mushrooms) can help treat depression in people with a spinal cord injury. You would receive the study drug in a controlled setting, and your progress would be monitored closely.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 22 years+ - NCT06745557RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new lab-grown skin patch for large burns
This trial tests a new skin patch made from your own cells to treat large, deep burns. It’s for people who need skin grafts and may help reduce scarring and improve healing.
LiègeAges 12 years+ - NCT06818942Recruiting
Predicting difficult keyhole appendix surgery
This trial looks at how to predict if a laparoscopic appendectomy (keyhole surgery to remove the appendix) will be more difficult. It uses information from before surgery to help doctors and patients prepare.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06786702Recruiting
Study on preserving the round ligament in hernia repair for women
This trial looks at whether keeping the round ligament (a ligament in the groin area) during hernia surgery leads to better outcomes for women. If you are a woman between 18 and 70 with a groin hernia and are having a specific type of laparoscopic surgery (TAPP), you may be able to join.
Istanbul, BaşakşehirAges 18–70 - NCT06781502Recruiting
Liver Disease and Transplant Study
This study is creating a database of people with severe liver problems or who have had a liver transplant. The goal is to learn more about these conditions and improve care.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06780852Recruiting
Cranial flap fixation with bioresorbable bone adhesive study
This trial is testing a new, dissolvable bone glue to fix bone flaps back in place after skull surgery. It may help people who need a planned skull procedure (craniotomy) in the upper part of the head.
BristolAges 18–75 - NCT06750601Recruiting
Using rehab data for research on physical disabilities
This study collects information from people receiving rehabilitation care. The data may be used to improve treatments for physical disabilities and chronic diseases.
GroningenAges Any age - NCT06695416Recruiting
Dallas nighttime injury prevention study
This study is testing a community-based program to see if it can help reduce injuries from assaults, car crashes, and other accidents that happen at night in Dallas. It aims to make the city safer.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–85 - NCT06538766Recruiting
How focus instructions affect strength training and walking in older adults
This study tests whether different types of mental focus during strength training can improve walking ability in older adults. It may help find better ways to stay steady and prevent falls.
Monte de Caparica, AlmadaAges 18 years+ - NCT06511258Recruiting
Getting stronger before surgery trial
This study tests a program that helps you get stronger before surgery by doing exercises at home. It's for people waiting for certain types of surgery (like abdominal, chest, or pelvic) and aims to improve recovery.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06305091Recruiting
DNA Changes in Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
This study looks for DNA changes in veterans who were exposed to open burn pits during deployment. It aims to understand health risks from these exposures.
North Little Rock, ArkansasAges 25–70
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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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.