Trauma
Injuries & trauma clinical trials
Wounds, fractures, and recovery from physical injury. We’re tracking 3,017 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable2,563
- Phase 2122
- Phase 4114
- Phase 381
- 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
- Burns29
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome28
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture27
- 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
- California160
- Texas91
- Florida78
- New York78
- Illinois57
- Massachusetts54
- Pennsylvania50
- Minnesota45
- Ohio42
- Colorado41
Recruiting studies3,017 total
- NCT06365138Recruiting
Activity at the time of aortic rupture in aneurysm patients
This study looks at what patients were doing just before their aortic aneurysm ruptured, to help understand possible triggers. It is a simple observational study that asks about your activity at the time of rupture.
AugsburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06373341Recruiting
Virtual reality rehab for arm and hand after ICU stay
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) games can help you regain movement and strength in your arms and hands after a long hospital stay in the ICU. It is designed for people who live in the Frisian region of the Netherlands and can understand Dutch.
Leeuwarden, Provincie FrieslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06074783RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell therapy for muscle and joint injuries
This study tests a new therapy made from donor stem cells that may help repair damaged muscles, bones, tendons, and joints. It is for people whose injuries or degenerative conditions have not healed on their own.
Nassau, The BahamasAges 18 years+ - NCT02771548Recruiting
Strength and movement study after ACL knee surgery
This study looks at how your knee moves during daily-style tasks and how strong your muscles are after ACL surgery. It may help researchers understand recovery and improvement after reconstruction.
Dublin, LeinsterAges 13–45 - NCT06379243Recruiting
Predicting future spinal fractures after osteoporosis treatment
This study is testing a new way to predict if your spine might break again after you have treatment for a fracture caused by osteoporosis. If you have a recent spinal fracture from weak bones and are getting a cement injection (PVP or PKP), researchers want to check your information to see how well their risk model works for people like you.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 50–90 - NCT04847115Recruiting
Testing treatment for Zone 3 fifth foot bone fractures
This study is looking at how Zone 3 fractures of the small toe-side foot bone heal. It may help guide the best treatment plan for fractures like yours, especially for getting healing back on track.
GrålumAges 18–65 - NCT05775965RecruitingPhase 2
Aspirin plus rivaroxaban to prevent clots after hip fracture surgery
This trial studies which pill regimen helps prevent dangerous blood clots after hip fracture surgery. You might be eligible if you’re 50 or older and can start treatment soon after your injury.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 50 years+ - NCT05608317Recruiting
Track healing of draining leg ulcers with a foam dressing
This study follows how a non-bordered foam dressing helps chronic leg ulcers that leak fluid (exuding). It mainly aims to see how the wound changes over time, and whether the dressing is comfortable and effective along with standard care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06400862RecruitingPhase 1
Treating knee cartilage damage with lab-grown bone marrow tissue
This trial tests a new treatment that uses your own bone marrow cells to grow a piece of tissue to repair damaged knee cartilage. It's for people with a single, medium-sized cartilage injury on the thigh bone part of the knee joint that hasn't gotten better with other treatments.
JordonAges 18–60 - NCT02797457Recruiting
Evaluating outcomes of donated hand and forearm transplants
This trial looks at whether donated (allograft) hand and forearm transplants are worth it compared with artificial devices, including cost and real-world results. It is meant for adults with amputations of both forearms who may be medically and psychologically able to receive the transplant.
BerckAges 18–60 - NCT05397262Recruiting
Bladder cancer treatment with radiation plus heat therapy
This trial studies adding “heat treatment” (hyperthermia) to standard bladder cancer care using radiation, sometimes with chemotherapy. It may help the radiation work better, but your eligibility depends on cancer stage, your general health, and certain heart and metal-safety issues.
ErlangenAges 18 years+ - NCT06345625Recruiting
Balance and walking with head movement in older adults
This study looks at how older adults keep their balance and walk when their head is moving. You may be asked to stand or walk while your head gently moves, so researchers can understand how your body reacts.
AntwerpAges 65–100 - NCT06195423Recruiting
Stopping knee arthritis after an ACL tear
This study tests a home exercise program to prevent knee arthritis after an ACL tear. If you had ACL surgery 9 to 36 months ago and still have some knee symptoms, this program may help protect your knee in the long run.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 16–35 - 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+ - NCT04217421RecruitingPhase 3
Allopurinol for newborns needing heart surgery with bypass
This trial tests whether the medicine allopurinol can protect the brain and heart in newborns with serious congenital heart disease who need heart surgery soon after birth. It may help reduce injury during and around surgery that uses a heart-lung machine (cardiopulmonary bypass).
GroningenAges Up to 1 month - NCT06413667Recruiting
Chronic whiplash and headache study
This study uses MRI to look at the alignment of the atlas (the top bone in your neck) and nearby tissues in people with chronic whiplash or tension headaches. The results may help researchers better understand these conditions.
AmsterdamAges 18–75 - NCT06358807Recruiting
Microfracture with PRP gel for ankle cartilage injury
This trial tests a surgery called microfracture (making tiny holes in the bone to help new cartilage grow) combined with a gel made from your own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to treat a small ankle cartilage injury. The goal is to see if adding PRP gel improves healing and reduces pain.
BeijingAges 18–60 - NCT07851233Enrolling by invitation
Patient education on sling use after shoulder surgery
This study looks at how different ways of teaching patients about sling use after shoulder surgery may affect their recovery. If you join, you may receive extra education materials to help you use your sling correctly.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07852390Recruiting
Pacing after heart surgery in children
This study tests whether using a pacemaker after heart surgery helps children's hearts recover and pump more efficiently. It is for children under 12 years old who are having heart surgery at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Up to 12 years - NCT07852936Recruiting
Group therapy for emotional recovery after brain injury
This study tests a group-based talk therapy program designed to help people with acquired brain injury express and process emotions, aiming to improve mental health and coping after injury.
UppsalaAges 18 years+ - NCT07852728RecruitingPhase 2
Oxygen therapy for first responders after head injuries
This trial tests whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) can improve thinking, mood, and overall well-being in first responders who have had a traumatic brain injury and still have symptoms. If you are a first responder dealing with ongoing brain injury symptoms, this study could help you find new ways to feel better.
Boise, IdahoAges 18–75 - NCT07851350Recruiting
Preparing for major surgery with a personalized fitness plan
This study offers a program to help you get physically and mentally ready for major surgery. It tests whether a personalized preparation plan improves recovery and reduces complications.
Varese, VAAges 18 years+ - NCT07852897Enrolling by invitation
Heel pads to prevent bedsores during surgery
This study looks at whether a special heel pad helps prevent bedsores (pressure ulcers) during and after surgery. You might be able to join if you're having planned surgery and will stay in the hospital for a few days.
DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT06214026Recruiting
Study of a new prosthetic foot for better walking
This study tests a new type of prosthetic foot designed to help people walk more naturally. If you use a prosthetic foot and can walk short distances, this trial may help you move better.
Tampa, FloridaAges 16 years+
Common questions
- How many injuries & trauma clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 3,017 recruiting trauma studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 4,878 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.