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
- NCT06885372Enrolling by invitation
Long-term follow-up of ACL tear patients without surgery
This trial is for people with a torn ACL who are young (up to 25) and have certain risk factors for knee instability. It will follow them long-term to see how their knee does without surgery, focusing on those who are active in pivoting sports, have a loose knee joint, or have naturally loose joints.
Banff, AlbertaAges 14–25 - NCT06880692Recruiting
Tick App study testing educational messages
This study uses a mobile app to send educational messages and asks you to log your daily activities for 7 days. It aims to help people change behaviors to avoid tick bites.
Urbana, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06888154Recruiting
Hot compress use after open abdominal surgery
This trial tests if applying a warm compress to the abdomen after open belly surgery can help recovery. It aims to see if this simple, drug-free method reduces pain or improves bowel function.
Merkez, KırşehirAges 18–65 - NCT06882603Recruiting
Steroid injections and nerve hydrodissection for carpal tunnel
This trial compares two treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: a corticosteroid injection (which reduces swelling) and a newer technique called nerve hydrodissection (which uses fluid to free the nerve). The goal is to see which works better for relieving pain and improving hand function.
Kırşehir, City CentreAges 18–65 - NCT06888817RecruitingPhase 3
Bevacizumab vs steroids for brain radiation injury
This trial tests if bevacizumab works better than steroids for people with brain swelling caused by radiation. If you have this condition and meet certain health requirements, you may join.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06886204Recruiting
Youth-led research to prevent violence among Black youth
This study partners with Black youth at Boys & Girls Clubs to use participatory research to prevent community violence. Participants will work on projects to identify and address violence in their community.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 12–17 - NCT06883396Recruiting
Looking at why MPFL knee surgery fails
This study looks at why some people's kneecaps keep dislocating after a specific type of surgery (MPFL reconstruction). It aims to find risk factors that might cause the surgery to not work as well.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 10–35 - NCT06888635Enrolling by invitation
Predicting injury in athletes through metabolic markers
This study looks for chemicals in the body that change after sports injuries, which could help doctors understand and treat injuries better. It is for athletes aged 12 to 30 who have had a recent injury like a muscle pull, sprain, bruise, torn ligament, dislocation, or fracture during exercise.
ShanghaiAges 12–30 - NCT06886386Enrolling by invitation
Nerve stimulation and physical therapy for spinal cord injury
This trial is testing whether a gentle electrical current (tsDCS) applied to the back of the head, along with physical therapy, can help improve movement and function in people with an incomplete spinal cord injury that happened more than a year ago.
Recife, PernambucoAges 18–55 - NCT06882460Recruiting
Diet and exercise for low blood pressure after meals
This study tests whether specific diet and exercise plans can help prevent blood pressure drops after eating in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). If you have SCI and use a wheelchair, this trial may help you find ways to manage low blood pressure after meals.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–65 - NCT06888219Enrolling by invitation
Acupuncture for Swallowing and Tube Removal After Brain Injury
This study tests if acupuncture on the ear and body can help people with severe brain injuries regain the ability to swallow safely and have their breathing tube removed. It's for patients who are at least 1 month but no more than 3 months after a stroke or brain bleed.
FlorenceAges 18 years+ - NCT06888128RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for PTSD in veterans
This study tests whether a guided psilocybin session can help veterans heal from trauma-related PTSD. If you're a veteran with PTSD, you may be able to join.
Houston, TexasAges 21–64 - NCT06886815Recruiting
Nerve block for Achilles tendon repair surgery
This trial tests if a nerve block in the back of the knee improves pain control after surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon. It may help you recover more comfortably as a day surgery patient.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT03170440Recruiting
Non-invasive nerve stimulation for PTSD and sleep
This study tests a non-invasive way to stimulate nerves without surgery in people with PTSD, especially looking at sleep and related symptoms. It may help by improving how your nervous system and sleep patterns work over time.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–55 - NCT06216873Recruiting
Studying movement and survival in multiple trauma patients
This trial collects information from people with multiple injuries (multiple trauma) to see how their ability to move affects their chances of survival. It may help doctors understand which treatments work best for recovery.
Chiayi CityAges Any age - NCT06870331Recruiting
Probiotics for stomach health after spinal cord injury
This study tests if taking probiotics and prebiotics can help with digestion, gas, constipation, and other stomach issues in people with long-term spinal cord injury.
Nottwil, Canton of LucerneAges 18 years+ - NCT06875583Recruiting
Reducing radiation during heart catheter procedures
This trial tests a new way to reduce the amount of radiation you receive during a heart procedure (like angioplasty or stenting) done through the wrist. It aims to make the procedure safer for patients and staff.
LiverpoolAges 18 years+ - NCT06872775Enrolling by invitation
Blood test study for bone healing after fracture
This study collects blood samples from people who have recently broken a bone (within 7 days) to test a new way of measuring how bones heal. It may help doctors better understand recovery and guide treatment.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06869343Recruiting
Early vs. Late Rehab After Shoulder Replacement for Fracture
This study compares starting shoulder rehab early (2 weeks after surgery) versus at the standard time after a reverse total shoulder replacement for a broken shoulder. It aims to see which approach helps you recover better.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 50–85 - NCT06875895Recruiting
Motor imagery training for partial rotator cuff tears
This trial tests whether mental practice of shoulder movements can reduce pain and improve function in people with a partial rotator cuff tear. If you have shoulder pain that hasn't gone away after 4 weeks, this could be an option.
KütahyaAges 18–65 - NCT06871254Recruiting
Spinal cord injury recovery trial
This trial tests a treatment to help people with chronic spinal cord injury improve arm and hand function. It combines two therapies to see if they work better together.
Heidelberg, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06873113Recruiting
Blood flow therapy for shoulder pain
This study tests a new type of physical therapy that uses a blood pressure cuff to gently limit blood flow to the arm during exercise. It may help people with shoulder pain from subacromial impingement (a common cause of shoulder pain) regain function.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–50 - NCT06873776Enrolling by invitation
Arm and leg cycling to speed up spinal cord injury recovery
This study tests if regular arm and leg cycling exercises can help people with incomplete spinal cord injuries walk faster and recover more. You must be at least one year post-injury and able to walk a short distance with assistance.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–75 - NCT06878014RecruitingPhase 4
Morphine for pain relief after hip replacement surgery
This trial tests different doses of morphine given during spinal anesthesia to find the safest and most effective way to control pain after hip replacement surgery. If you are having a total hip replacement, you may be able to join.
Sosnowiec, Silesian VoivodeshipAges 18–75
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.