Clinical trials digest (June 2, 2026): 7 studies that may be remote-friendly
Here are 7 clinical research studies listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. Many use video visits, home check-ins, or at-home tools, but some still need clinic visits. Always ask the study team what is truly required for you.
Below is a simple roundup of clinical studies updated on June 2, 2026. Each section links to the official listing, plus a quick “See if you qualify” link. Details like visits, time, and pay can change—these are non-guaranteed estimates based on public study information.
Compensation ranges below are rough estimates for time burden only, not sponsor-provided offers.
Informational only, not medical advice.
1) Digital chatbot + telehealth for inherited cancer genetic testing (NCT07091617)
Status: Recruiting. Healthy volunteers: Yes (this study also includes some non-patient interviews).
What it’s about: Researchers are comparing two ways to deliver genetic education and counseling for young adults with a history of cancer: standard telehealth visits versus a chatbot-supported option that can include telehealth when needed.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Answer surveys (and sometimes interviews)
- Do phone or video follow-ups
- Give blood or other lab samples (for genetic testing)
- Possibly do imaging tests (depends on your care plan)
- Possibly go to in-person clinic visits (depends on site and situation)
Estimated visits needed: About 4–12 visits (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Estimated time commitment: About 7–56 total hours (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Estimated compensation for time: About $250–$4,750 total (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Contact
Rachel Wills (Alliance protocols contact): 773-702-9171, cancercontrolprotocols@alliancenctn.org
Tip: This study has many sites. Ask the central contact or check the source link for a site near you.
2) CAPABLE Care + Connect (home-based support for older adults) (NCT07123298)
Status: Recruiting. Healthy volunteers: Yes (participants may be homebound and in home-based primary care).
What it’s about: This study tests a program that brings an occupational therapist, nurse, and handy worker support (plus check-ins) to help with daily activities and social connection for people who feel isolated or lonely.
Where: Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland (participants typically live in Baltimore City or Baltimore County).
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Answer surveys about daily life, mood, pain, and social connection
- Do home visits and/or virtual visits
- Possibly give blood or other lab samples
- Possibly go to in-person clinic visits (if needed)
Estimated visits needed: About 4–12 visits (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Estimated time commitment: About 7–44 total hours (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Estimated compensation for time: About $250–$3,750 total (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Contact
Chloe Wynn, MS: 667-208-7444, cwynn3@jh.edu
3) Virtual Housecalls for teen obesity care (VHC) (NCT07246603)
Status: Not yet recruiting. Healthy volunteers: Yes (teens who meet the study’s criteria).
What it’s about: This study plans to test a telehealth lifestyle program for adolescents, with coaching visits by video plus some primary care visits, and check-ins over about a year (main results measured at 6 months).
Where: Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Healthy Lifestyles Center, Henrico, Virginia.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Join video sessions with a behavior coach
- Go to a few in-person clinic visits for measurements
- Do phone/video follow-ups and study check-ins
- Possibly provide blood or other lab samples
- Possibly do imaging tests (depends on study assessments)
Estimated visits needed: About 2–3 visits (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Estimated time commitment: About 5–31 total hours (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Estimated compensation for time: About $175–$2,625 total (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Contact
Sarah M Farthing, MS: 804-527-4756, sarah.malone@vcuhealth.org
Melanie K Bean, PhD: 804-527-4765, melanie.bean@vcuhealth.org
4) Virtual reality relaxation and stress measures in a cardiology setting (NCT07620639)
Status: Not yet recruiting. Healthy volunteers: Yes.
What it’s about: Researchers plan to compare different relaxation options (including virtual reality) and see how they change self-reported stress and body measurements during a session.
Where: University of Miami, Miami, Florida.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Do a relaxation session (VR, video meditation, or live guided)
- Wear sensors like a headset or small skin sensors (study team explains what’s used)
- Possibly give blood or other lab samples
- Possibly do imaging tests (depends on the study plan)
- Possibly do follow-up visits or check-ins
Estimated visits needed: About 4–12 visits (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Estimated time commitment: About 8–44 total hours (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Estimated compensation for time: About $275–$3,750 total (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Contact
Priscilla Valls: 305-243-8937, ptv7@med.miami.edu
5) Observational study using advanced data analytics for genetic conditions (NCT05657405)
Status: Recruiting. Healthy volunteers: Yes (including family members).
What it’s about: This is a long-term “natural history” study. Researchers collect health information (and sometimes samples and scans) from people with known or suspected genetic conditions, or their relatives. Some parts may be done by telehealth, and some may require a clinic stay.
Where: NIH Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland (some virtual options may be available).
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Share medical history and answer questionnaires
- Give blood, saliva, or cheek swab samples
- Do imaging scans (like X-rays or other scans), if needed for your situation
- Do heart tests and photos/recordings, if needed
- Do phone or video follow-ups
Estimated visits needed: About 2–6 visits (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Estimated time commitment: About 7–28 total hours (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Estimated compensation for time: About $325–$3,350 total (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Contact
Rebekah L Waikel: (301) 435-6558, rebekah.waikel@nih.gov
Benjamin D Solomon, MD: (301) 402-8824, solomonb@mail.nih.gov
NIH Office of Patient Recruitment: 800-411-1222, ccopr@nih.gov
6) HOPE: sports bra design and neck/shoulder/arm/back pain study (NCT07579182)
Status: Recruiting. Healthy volunteers: Yes.
What it’s about: Researchers are testing whether a specially designed sports bra changes pain and movement measures, and they also plan to measure things like activity and some lab and imaging-based markers.
Where: University of Houston, Houston, Texas.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Do surveys about pain and daily activity
- Give blood or other lab samples
- Do imaging tests (the study listing mentions neuroimaging)
- Attend in-person testing sessions (the listing mentions up to four), plus one online session
Estimated visits needed: About 4–12 visits (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Estimated time commitment: About 11–62 total hours (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Estimated compensation for time: About $500–$7,450 total (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Contact
Stacey L Gorniak, PhD: 713-743-4802, sgorniak@uh.edu
7) ProGo menopause wellbeing study (decentralized supplement trial) (NCT07611305)
Status: Not yet recruiting. Healthy volunteers: Yes (menopausal women who meet the study’s BMI and other criteria).
What it’s about: Researchers plan to compare a salmon-protein supplement (two different doses) versus placebo for 18 weeks, tracking things like BMI and menopause-related quality-of-life surveys. The listing describes a fully decentralized design, meaning much may happen from home.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov listing
What you may need to do
- Take the study tablets daily (supplement or placebo)
- Fill out regular questionnaires (quality of life, symptoms)
- Do at-home measurements (like weight) as instructed
- Provide blood samples (the listing mentions dried blood spots)
- Possibly do some in-person steps if the study team requires them
Estimated visits needed: About 4–12 visits (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Estimated time commitment: About 8–49 total hours (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Estimated compensation for time: About $275–$4,175 total (estimate; not guaranteed; based on public details).
Contact
Zoe Benham: 650-206-8006, zoe@alethios.com
Zeenia Framroze: 650-206-8006, zeenia@alethios.com