Clinical trials
Disability clinical trials
Below are recruiting disability clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 255 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 - NCT05695430Recruiting
Brief therapy for thoughts and stress with physical disabilities
This study tests a short kind of counseling called brief cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with physical disabilities and recent suicidal thoughts or attempts. It may help you manage distressing thoughts and feel safer and more in control.
Columbus, OhioAges 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07772778RecruitingPhase 3
Training health students in disability-friendly sexual health care
This study tests a new training program for health students in Tanzania. It teaches midwifery, nursing, and medicine students how to provide better sexual and reproductive health care to people with disabilities.
Dar es SalaamAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06780501Recruiting
Database for people with intellectual disabilities and epilepsy
This trial creates a database of health information from people with intellectual disabilities and epilepsy. It aims to help doctors and researchers learn more about these conditions and improve care. The database includes information from medical records, and some people may also be asked to join a research register for future studies.
BodminAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06404632Recruiting
Healthy habits group program for adults with and without disabilities
This study tests a group program called LEV-G that helps adults build healthy everyday habits. It includes people with and without disabilities, and may support your health and well-being.
Stockholm, Stockholm, SwedenAges 15–80 - NCT06710483Recruiting
Dental care help for youth with disabilities
This study aims to make dental visits easier for youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It tests a program to support both patients and their dental providers.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–18 - NCT07496996Recruiting
Support program for disabled people and their caregivers
This trial studies a program that helps people with disabilities and their family caregivers during a 4-week stay in a transitional care unit. The goal is to see if extra support, advice, and guidance can improve well-being and prevent problems after leaving the unit.
RennesAges 18 years+ - NCT06987188Recruiting
Modified Pilates for balance and trunk control in children
This study tests whether modified Pilates exercises can help children with mild intellectual disability improve trunk control and balance. It aims to find a fun and effective way to support their physical development.
Lahore, PinjabAges 6–12 - 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+ - NCT07369999RecruitingPhase 3
Butylphthalide plus tenecteplase for mild disabling stroke
This trial tests whether adding butylphthalide (a drug that improves blood flow) to the standard clot-busting medicine tenecteplase can help people with mild but disabling strokes recover better. If you have had a mild stroke within the last 4.5 hours and are 18–80, this study might be an option for you.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–80 - NCT07033897Recruiting
Fall prevention program for people with disabilities
This study tests a program called HARP to help people with physical disabilities reduce falls and improve stability. You may join if you have had a disability for at least 5 years, live in St. Louis City, have trouble with daily tasks, and have fallen or feel unsteady.
St Louis, MissouriAges 45–64 - NCT07360600Recruiting
Web-based parent support program with coaching
This study tests a web-based program with brief coaching to help parents of children with disabilities manage stress and emotions. Participation involves using the program and talking with a coach, and you must have internet access and a child who visits a clinic regularly.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07307950Recruiting
Testing an app to improve rehab for kids with movement disabilities
This study tests a new app designed to help families and therapists coordinate care for children with movement disabilities. It aims to make rehabilitation easier and more connected across different care settings.
BrestAges 2–25 - NCT07671807Recruiting
Adapted table tennis for people with disabilities
This trial tests if adapted table tennis can help improve fitness and well-being for people with disabilities. If you have a disability identification card and are interested in playing table tennis, you may be able to join.
Kaohsiung City, TaiwanAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for disability?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 255 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.