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Communication

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35 US clinical trials · 12 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING NA 14,400 participants

The Patient and Family Centered I-PASS LISTEN Study: Language, Inclusion, Safety, and Teamwork for Equity Now

Boston Children's Hospital

NCT05591066

RECRUITING NA 3,689 participants

Communication Strategies to Increase HPV Vaccination Intention

University of Pennsylvania

NCT06784960

RECRUITING NA 1,500 participants

Project Talk Trial: Engaging Underserved Communities in End-of-life Conversations

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

NCT04612738

RECRUITING NA 600 participants

Multicenter HomeVENT: Home Values and Experiences Navigation Track

Johns Hopkins University

NCT06102330

RECRUITING Phase 3 580 participants

Teen Driving Translation Study (NIH)

Ginger Yang

NCT05696353

RECRUITING NA 480 participants

Alcohol and Sexual Communication Among Couples in the Laboratory

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT06865872

RECRUITING NA 480 participants

Together After Cancer

University of South Florida

NCT05645471

RECRUITING 230 participants

AI-Driven Consent Simplification Study

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT07303517

RECRUITING NA 200 participants

Timing of Physician Rounds for Antepartum Patients

Duke University

NCT07215507

RECRUITING NA 150 participants

Families of Youth with Developmental Disabilities: a Theory-Based Intervention

University of Notre Dame

NCT03495440

RECRUITING NA 85 participants

Revealing Information Genuinely & Honestly Across Time - Communication Preferences Visit

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

NCT06993688

RECRUITING NA 25 participants

Seminar in Unwavering Empowering Presence Optimized for Rehabilitation Teams

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

NCT07071116

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 7,600 participants

A Communication Tool to Improve Communication in the ICU

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT05780918

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 5,043 participants

Changing Talk Online Training (CHATO) National Trial

University of Kansas Medical Center

NCT04610944

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 479 participants

Improving Communication for Cancer Treatment: Addressing Concerns of Older Cancer Patients and Caregivers

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT05436327

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 45 participants

Optimizing the Patient Experience Through Provider Coaching or Communication Intervention

Mayo Clinic

NCT06329557

COMPLETED NA 6,478 participants

Bringing I-PASS to the Bedside: A Communication Bundle to Improve Patient Safety and Experience

Boston Children's Hospital

NCT02320175

COMPLETED NA 1,454 participants

DHL Survey on Generative AI for MyChart Messaging

Duke University

NCT06108037

COMPLETED NA 859 participants

Provider-Patient Communication Coaching

Duke University

NCT02783742

COMPLETED 554 participants

Spreading Teen-Recorded Inspirational Videos to Engage Schoolmates

University of Chicago

NCT02065206

COMPLETED NA 451 participants

Improving Family Meetings in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

NCT03749330

COMPLETED NA 442 participants

Improving Communication in the PICU: The Navigate Study

Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

NCT02333396

COMPLETED 346 participants

Use of Virtual Reality to Communicate Concepts of Genomics to the General Public

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

NCT00316056

COMPLETED NA 312 participants

A Patient Advocate to Improve Real-world Asthma Management for Inner City Adults

University of Pennsylvania

NCT01972308

COMPLETED NA 257 participants

Anesthesia Counseling, Consent, & Professionalism

Johns Hopkins University

NCT06010836

COMPLETED 250 participants

The Center for Peripartum Optimization

Johns Hopkins University

NCT03522909

COMPLETED Phase 3 240 participants

Intervention to Improve Driving Practices Among High-Risk Teen Drivers

Ginger Yang

NCT04317664

COMPLETED NA 232 participants

CALS Patient Activated Learning System (PALS)

Cornell University

NCT04212117

COMPLETED NA 225 participants

High and Low Resource Interventions to Promote HPV Vaccines

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

NCT03824093

COMPLETED NA 209 participants

Time Limited Trials to Reduce Non-Beneficial Intensive Care Unit Treatments

Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

NCT04181294

COMPLETED NA 200 participants

Improving the Outpatient Referral Process With Electronic Communications

Brigham and Women's Hospital

NCT00129064

COMPLETED NA 124 participants

Blue Star Cares: Innovative Approaches to Helping Military-Connected Caregivers

University of Southern California

NCT03336190

COMPLETED NA 47 participants

The Families Addressing Cancer Together Intervention for Parents With Cancer

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

NCT05377749

COMPLETED NA 35 participants

Parent Communication for Feeding an Infant With a Heart Defect

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT04452201

COMPLETED 11 participants

Developing an Experimental Framework to Evaluate Oncologist Emotion Regulation

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

NCT05365763

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 3 2

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Communication Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 35 US studies indexed under Communication, and 12 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 34% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Communication shows 2 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 0 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Communication is led by Johns Hopkins University with 3 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 35 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Communication?

PlainTrial tracks 35 US clinical trials for Communication, of which 12 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Communication?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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