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Shared Decision Making clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Shared Decision Making — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
8 US clinical trials · 4 currently recruiting
The research picture
Shared Decision Making has 8 registered US clinical trials, 4 of them open to new participants right now — about 50% of the total.
- 4
- recruiting participants now
- 50%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 0
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 1
- top sponsor: University of Utah
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
Use of a Colorectal Cancer Screening Decision Support Tool in Primary Care
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT06625983
RCT of NLP-Based Feedback for Improving SDM in Men With Localized Prostate Cancer
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
NCT06856694
Developing an Innovative Decision Support Tool for Pediatric Neuromuscular Scoliosis
University of Utah
NCT07167927
Post-Operative Analgesic Selection in Patients Planned for Third Molar Extraction After Undergoing Shared Decision Making Using 2- Versus 3-Option Decision-Aids
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
NCT07011472
Engaging Adolescents in Decisions About Return of Genomic Research Results
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
NCT04481061
Inpatient Smokers and LDCT Screening RCT
Boston University
NCT03276806
Conducting Perioperative Code Status and Goals of Care Discussions: A Bi-Institutional Study to Develop a Novel, Evidence-Based Curriculum for Anesthesiology Trainees
Brigham and Women's Hospital
NCT04045886
Preoperative 3D Models and Shared Decision-making
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT06625008
Phase Distribution
Phase data not available
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Shared Decision Making Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 8 US studies indexed under Shared Decision Making, and 4 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 50% 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 Shared Decision Making shows 0 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 Shared Decision Making is led by University of Utah with 1 indexed trial, alongside 7 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 8 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 Shared Decision Making?
PlainTrial tracks 8 US clinical trials for Shared Decision Making, of which 4 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Shared Decision Making?
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.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.