Clinical Trials Digest (Feb 12, 2026): 10 studies that may be remote-friendly or include healthy volunteers
A quick, kid-simple roundup of 10 clinical studies updated Feb 12, 2026—what they’re about, what you might do, and rough (non-guaranteed) estimates for time, visits, and compensation based on public listings.
Date: February 12, 2026
Here are 10 clinical research studies you can read about in plain language. Each section includes what the study is trying to learn, what you may need to do, and rough estimates for visits, time, and compensation (not guaranteed and based on public details). Always confirm the exact requirements with the study team.
Compensation ranges below are rough estimates for time burden only, not sponsor-provided offers.
1) Virtual Reality for Non-cardiac Chest Pain (NCT06262126)
Status: Recruiting | Sponsor: Mayo Clinic | Healthy volunteers: Yes
What it is: A small feasibility study testing whether using virtual reality (VR) is workable and acceptable for people with non-cardiac chest pain, and how symptoms and quality-of-life questionnaires change over about 2 weeks.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Use a VR headset or follow VR instructions (details set by the study team).
- Fill out symptom and quality-of-life questionnaires (GERD-related surveys are listed).
- Possibly complete a symptom diary.
- Some parts may be in person at Mayo Clinic Florida (ask if any steps can be done from home).
Estimated visits needed: About 4–12 visits/touchpoints (non-guaranteed estimate based on public details)
Estimated time commitment: About 7–38 total hours (non-guaranteed estimate)
Estimated compensation for time: About $250–$3,225 total (non-guaranteed estimate)
Contact
Study contact: Wendi Lehman | 904-953-8742 | Lehman.Wendi@mayo.edu
2) Music Mindfulness Study 2a (NCT06505226)
Status: Recruiting | Sponsor: Yale University | Healthy volunteers: Yes
What it is: A study comparing mindfulness/meditation programs that may include music (and different ways of delivering sessions, including virtual options). The main measure listed is stress over about 8 weeks.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Complete screening questions about anxiety/depression symptoms (the listing mentions PHQ-9 and GAD-7 cutoffs).
- Join guided mindfulness/meditation sessions (some may be virtual and some may be in person, depending on the group).
- Fill out stress and other mental health surveys over the study period.
- Optionally join a feedback focus group at the end (listed as part of the plan).
Estimated visits needed: About 4–12 visits/touchpoints (non-guaranteed estimate based on public details)
Estimated time commitment: About 7–47 total hours (non-guaranteed estimate)
Estimated compensation for time: About $250–$4,000 total (non-guaranteed estimate)
Contact
Study contact: AZA Allsop, MD, PhD | 240-422-3289 | Aza.allsop@yale.edu
3) Assessing Perceptual Effects of Interactive Tasks (NCT06828523)
Status: Recruiting | Sponsor: Penn State University | Healthy volunteers: Yes
What it is: A listener study where people hear short speech recordings and type what they think they heard. The listing describes a remote, asynchronous format using your own computer and headphones.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Pass a remote hearing screening.
- Listen to recordings using headphones and type what you hear.
- Answer a few basic questions about language background and communication experience.
Estimated visits needed: The listing mentions one ~20-minute session, but some public summary estimates suggest about 4–12 touchpoints; confirm the exact schedule with the team (non-guaranteed estimate based on public details)
Estimated time commitment: About 7–38 total hours (non-guaranteed estimate; may be much less if it is truly one short session)
Estimated compensation for time: About $250–$3,225 total (non-guaranteed estimate; actual pay is usually set by the recruitment platform and study budget)
Contact
Study contact: Anne Olmstead, Ph.D. | 814-867-3373 | ajo150@psu.edu
Alt contact: Jimin Lee, Ph.D. | 814-867-3373 | jxl91@psu.edu
4) Daily Food Ingredient for Gut Well-Being and Mood (NCT07407777)
Status: Recruiting | Sponsor: Koralo GmbH | Healthy volunteers: Yes (people with minor GI discomfort)
What it is: A 30-day study in generally healthy adults with mild stomach/gut discomfort. You take a daily powdered food ingredient (mixed into a drink) and answer questionnaires about gut symptoms and mood at a few time points. The listing describes a fully remote design using a digital platform.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Give consent online and complete eligibility screening.
- Take the study powder once a day for 30 days (mix into a beverage).
- Fill out online questionnaires at about Day 0, Day 15, and Day 30.
- Report any side effects using the app/check-ins if asked.
Estimated visits needed: Likely a few online check-ins (the public text highlights 3 main questionnaire time points), but some public summary estimates list about 4–12 touchpoints; confirm what counts as a “visit” (non-guaranteed estimate based on public details)
Estimated time commitment: About 7–43 total hours (non-guaranteed estimate; the listing also describes low burden, so ask for the expected total minutes)
Estimated compensation for time: About $250–$3,650 total (non-guaranteed estimate)
Contact
Study contact: Zoe Benham, B.S. | 9562771765 | zoe@alethios.com
Other contact: Guido Albanese, PhD | +49 163 9144333 | guido@koralo-foods.com
Other contact: Zeenia Framroze, M.A. | zeenia@alethios.com
5) Online Self-Help Tool for Social Anxiety (NCT07408102)
Status: Not yet recruiting | Sponsor: Trustees of Princeton University | Healthy volunteers: Yes
What it is: An online study to learn who benefits most from a self-guided internet program for social anxiety, based on cognitive behavioral therapy ideas. The main outcome is change in a social anxiety score over about 5 weeks.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Use a desktop/laptop with internet to complete an online program and tasks.
- Fill out surveys about social anxiety before and after (and possibly during) the program.
- Be ready to show a photo ID and possibly do a video identity check if requested.
Estimated visits needed: About 4–12 online touchpoints (non-guaranteed estimate based on public details)
Estimated time commitment: About 7–38 total hours (non-guaranteed estimate)
Estimated compensation for time: About $250–$3,225 total (non-guaranteed estimate)
Contact
Study contact: Jamie C Chiu, PsyD | 6099337384 | jamiechiu@princeton.edu
6) Social Music Study 2b (NCT06513910)
Status: Recruiting | Sponsor: Yale University | Healthy volunteers: Yes
What it is: A community-based music study looking at how people feel connected during shared music experiences. The listing mentions brain activity measures during music vs no music (for example EEG), and listening in pairs (dyads).
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Come in person to a study location (the listing shows New Haven, CT sites).
- Listen to music (and possibly do a shared music activity) with another participant.
- Wear noninvasive sensors to measure brain activity, such as an EEG setup, if you are eligible.
- Answer surveys about stress, music experience, and how connected you feel.
Estimated visits needed: About 4–12 visits/touchpoints (non-guaranteed estimate based on public details)
Estimated time commitment: About 7–38 total hours (non-guaranteed estimate)
Estimated compensation for time: About $250–$3,225 total (non-guaranteed estimate)
Contact
Study contact: AZA Allsop, MD, PhD | 240-422-3289 | Aza.allsop@yale.edu
7) Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Parent Measures (NCT06827951)
Status: Recruiting | Sponsor: University of Florida | Healthy volunteers: Yes (parents/caregivers joining PCIT due to child behavior concerns)
What it is: An observational study exploring how parents change over time during PCIT (a parent-child therapy program). It includes repeated online surveys and also measures related to oxytocin levels, plus stress and parent-child relationship questionnaires.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Be a parent/caregiver of a child age 2–7 who is eligible for PCIT due to behavior concerns.
- Complete about 5 online survey time points (before, during, and after PCIT, as listed).
- Attend PCIT sessions (ask which parts are in person vs remote at your site).
- Do noninvasive measurements related to oxytocin levels, if required by the study.
Estimated visits needed: About 2–6 visits/touchpoints (non-guaranteed estimate based on public details)
Estimated time commitment: About 4–18 total hours (non-guaranteed estimate; the full PCIT program itself may add more time)
Estimated compensation for time: About $100–$1,075 total (non-guaranteed estimate)
Contact
Study contact: Britney Duner, LCSW | 904-383-1038 | Britney.Duner@jax.ufl.edu
Study contact: Kourtney Schroeder, PsyD | 904-383-1038 | Kourtney.Schroeder@jax.ufl.edu
Site contact: Liliana L. Acosta, PhD | 352-294-4900 | lilianalacosta@ufl.edu
8) eHEROs: Digital Program for Preschool Nutrition and Activity (NCT07224412)
Status: Recruiting | Sponsor: Cornell University | Healthy volunteers: Yes
What it is: A 10-week pilot test of a digital program for families with preschool-aged kids (ages 3–5), focused on healthy eating and activity. It uses a phone app, virtual group discussions, and mailed materials.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Use a smartphone app and have reliable internet/video calling.
- Join virtual group discussions.
- Use child-centered materials mailed to your home.
- Complete surveys at the start and end (and possibly brief check-ins during).
Estimated visits needed: About 4–12 touchpoints (non-guaranteed estimate based on public details)
Estimated time commitment: About 7–38 total hours (non-guaranteed estimate)
Estimated compensation for time: About $250–$3,225 total (non-guaranteed estimate)
Contact
Study contact: Laura L Bellows, PhD, MPH, RDN | 607-253-2173 | laura.bellows@cornell.edu
9) Clinical Outcome Assessment for Assistive Tech & Brain-Computer Interfaces (NCT07407725)
Status: Recruiting | Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab | Healthy volunteers: Yes (also includes ALS and spinal cord injury cohorts)
What it is: A study building a standardized way to measure how well different assistive technologies (like eye trackers) and brain-computer interface setups help people do digital daily tasks (like computer/phone tasks). It includes a “Digital Assessment Interface” and several questionnaires.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Come to the AbilityLab site in Chicago for study sessions.
- Try digital tasks using one or more devices (for example eye tracking, joystick, or EEG headset).
- Take short surveys about workload and usability after tasks.
- Plan for sessions that may last about 3 hours (breaks may be allowed).
Estimated visits needed: About 4–12 visits (non-guaranteed estimate based on public details)
Estimated time commitment: About 7–38 total hours (non-guaranteed estimate)
Estimated compensation for time: About $250–$3,225 total (non-guaranteed estimate)
Contact
Study contact: Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD | 312-238-6875 | ajayaraman@sralab.org
Study contact: Richa Rai, PhD | 312-238-6538 | rrai@sralab.org
Study contact: Sara Prokup, PT, DPT | 312-238-1355 | sprokup@sralab.org
10) Menopausal Transition and Mid-Life Women’s Health (NCT06975111)
Status: Not yet recruiting | Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver | Healthy volunteers: Yes
What it is: A study planning to test a “suite” of health interventions for women in the late menopausal transition (ages listed as 45–55). The listing includes medications and lifestyle intervention options, and it tracks measures related to epigenetic aging over up to 2 years. Some visits may be telehealth.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Have a smartphone and enough internet for telehealth appointments.
- Complete surveys and health measurements over time.
- Possibly take a study medication and/or follow a lifestyle program (details depend on assignment).
- Attend some in-person visits in Aurora, Colorado, if required.
Estimated visits needed: About 4–12 visits/touchpoints (non-guaranteed estimate based on public details)
Estimated time commitment: About 8–44 total hours (non-guaranteed estimate)
Estimated compensation for time: About $275–$3,750 total (non-guaranteed estimate)
Contact
Study contact: Katherine Kuhn, MS | 303-724-5276 | katherine.kuhn@cuanschutz.edu
Study contact: Nalia Naushad | naila.naushad@cuanschutz.edu
Informational only, not medical advice.