Clinical trials
Disability clinical trials
Below are recruiting disability clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 253 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT01793168Recruiting
Rare disease registry and history study
This study keeps a registry (a structured list) of people with rare diseases and may also track how the condition changes over time. It can help researchers better understand rare illnesses and find gaps in care, which may improve future treatments.
Sioux Falls, South DakotaAges Any age - NCT05294029Recruiting
Study of movement and aging in adults with neuromotor disability
This study looks at how neuro-related movement problems change as people age. It may help improve care plans for adults with neuromotor disabilities by learning what happens over time.
GarchesAges 18 years+ - NCT05201534Recruiting
Math and thinking skills training for school-age children
This trial studies interventions to improve math and cognitive (thinking) skills in elementary school children. It includes both children with math learning difficulties and typically developing children, using tests and MRI brain scans for those who can participate.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 6–12 - NCT01238250Recruiting
Online autism genetics study for families with certain genetic changes
This study asks people with specific genetic changes linked to autism and their family members to complete online tasks and questionnaires. It may help researchers better understand how these genetic differences relate to autism traits.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07813806Recruiting
Care coordination for adults with intellectual disabilities
This trial tests a team-based approach to help adults with intellectual disabilities manage their health and daily life. It may improve their quality of life and independence.
Hong KongAges 18–60 - NCT07746921Recruiting
Smart inhaler and remote asthma care for teens with intellectual disabilities
This study tests a smart inhaler and a phone app to help teenagers with mild-to-moderate intellectual or developmental disabilities manage their asthma at home. It aims to see if this technology improves asthma control and makes it easier for families to track medication use.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 10–17 - NCT05867940Recruiting
Exercise program for people with disabilities who are not active
This trial studies whether a structured physical activity program can improve health for people with disabilities who currently do not meet recommended activity levels. It focuses on reducing long periods of sitting and encouraging safer movement.
MalmöAges 8 years+ - NCT07624448Recruiting
Group therapy for autism, intellectual disability, and emotional struggles
This study tests a group therapy program for children ages 8–12 who have autism and intellectual disability and struggle with managing their emotions. The therapy meets twice weekly and includes both the child and their caregiver, with the goal of helping them learn better ways to handle big feelings.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 8–12 - NCT07508813Recruiting
Digital system to check and reduce disability risk in older adults
This study tests a digital tool that helps assess and reduce the risk of disability in older adults living in the community. It uses a smartphone app to monitor and guide personalized interventions.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 65 years+ - NCT07505121Enrolling by invitation
Comparing peer vs staff help for travel independence
This study compares two ways to help young adults with developmental disabilities learn to use public transportation: learning from a peer with similar experience or getting help from staff. It aims to see which approach works better for building travel independence.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–27 - NCT06783101Recruiting
Smart Inhaler for Teens with Intellectual Disabilities and Asthma
This study tests a 'smart' inhaler that tracks when and how your child uses their asthma medicine. The goal is to help teens with intellectual or developmental disabilities manage asthma better at home.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 10–17 - NCT06997198RecruitingPhase 4
Deutetrabenazine for tardive dyskinesia in people with intellectual disabilities
This trial tests whether deutetrabenazine, a medication already used for tardive dyskinesia, can help people who also have intellectual or developmental disabilities. It aims to see if the drug reduces uncontrolled movements safely over 24 weeks.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–89 - NCT06319430Recruiting
Play study for kids with physical disabilities
This study looks at how children with physical disabilities play using technology. It may help understand their play patterns and needs.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 3–9 - NCT05744479RecruitingPhase 4
Metformin to reduce weight gain from antipsychotic medicines
This trial tests whether metformin can help adults with intellectual disability who gained weight from long-term antipsychotic medicines. If you qualify, you may be assigned metformin to improve weight and related health measures.
Toronto, OntarioAges 16–65 - NCT07166055Recruiting
Family dance therapy for children with motor disabilities
This study tests whether dancing with your family can help children with motor challenges move better and have fun. It aims to see if this kind of therapy is practical and enjoyable for children ages 3 to 14.
ValenciaAges 3–14 - NCT05713149Recruiting
Treating pressure sores with surgery and anti-bacterial medicines
This study looks at whether combining a surgical skin flap with anti-bacterial treatment can improve pressure sores that are complicated by bone infection (osteomyelitis). It targets adults who have nerve/movement problems that put them at high risk for these sores.
GarchesAges 18 years+ - NCT05767203Recruiting
Study genetic and blood markers in people with inherited intellectual disability
This study looks at genetic-related and blood/biologic markers in people with an inherited (genetic) intellectual disability. The goal is to better understand these differences and how they might relate to the condition.
ParisAges Any age - NCT05808478Recruiting
Eye-tracking tool for kids who cannot speak well
This trial tests an eye-tracking technology that lets children communicate by using where they look on a screen. It may help children with severe communication needs do tasks and use simple functions without needing speech or hand control.
MessinaAges 3–17 - NCT05294068Recruiting
Study barriers to physical activity in aging with disabilities
This study looks at what makes it hard or easier for people with cognitive, physical movement, or sensory (hearing/vision) impairments to be active as they age. It may help improve support and services for physical activity at a rehabilitation/parasport clinic.
GarchesAges 6 years+ - NCT06065527Recruiting
Future planning for caregivers of people with disabilities
This study helps family caregivers plan for the future and improve their well-being while caring for a loved one with an intellectual disability. It's done online or on a device, so you can take part from home.
New Hyde Park, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06394817Recruiting
Beijing Aging and Disability Risk Study
This study looks at how aging and disability risks affect people in the community. If you join, you will answer a survey to help researchers understand these issues better.
BeijingAges 60 years+ - NCT04781452Recruiting
Testing treatment for people with significant disabilities
This trial studies a treatment in people with intellectual disability and/or severe multiple disabilities. It may help participants and caregivers learn whether the treatment is safe and potentially beneficial for this group.
Aachen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–80 - NCT07801586Recruiting
Pain education with pre-surgery physical therapy for spine surgery recovery
This study tests whether adding pain neuroscience education to standard physical therapy before spinal surgery helps reduce pain and disability after surgery. This could help you recover better by understanding how pain works and learning coping strategies before your operation.
IslamabadAges 35–60 - NCT06541782Recruiting
Creative arts therapy for children with intellectual disabilities
This study explores whether creative arts activities (like drawing, music, or dance) can help children with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their mothers feel closer and more connected. You and your child would take part in fun, creative sessions together.
HaifaAges 3–7
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for disability?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 253 recruiting disability studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a disability trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a disability trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.