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
- NCT07543614Recruiting
Frame Running for Kids and Teens With Movement Challenges
This study looks at whether Frame Running—a special bike activity—helps children and teens with cerebral palsy or other movement disabilities stay active and involved in their communities. Researchers want to see if regular Frame Running training improves participation and exercise for young people.
Odense, Region SyddanmarkAges 8–18 - NCT07476092Recruiting
Digital games for thinking and visual skills
This study tests whether playing specially designed digital games can improve visual and thinking skills in young adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. It is run by Koç University and takes place at EÇADEM, a center that supports people with special needs.
Istanbul, TürkiyeAges 18–35 - NCT07710300Recruiting
Training program on Section 504 for students and caregivers
This study tests a training program that helps students and their caregivers understand Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which provides school supports for students with disabilities or health conditions. It may help participants learn how to use these supports effectively.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 12 years+ - NCT04025398Recruiting
Computer training to improve thinking skills in adults with disability
This study tests whether a computer-based “cognitive remediation” program can improve thinking and daily functioning in adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability. It may help your attention and social thinking, alongside usual care.
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 18–45 - 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 - NCT07699341Recruiting
Heimlich maneuver training for mothers of children with disabilities
This study offers a free training session to teach mothers of children with disabilities how to perform the Heimlich maneuver (a lifesaving technique to help someone who is choking). The goal is to help you feel confident and prepared to act quickly if your child or another family member starts choking.
AdıyamanAges 18 years+ - NCT05473429Recruiting
Study how pain works in people with intellectual disability
This study measures how you feel pain (nociception) and compares patterns in people with intellectual disability and healthy volunteers. It may help researchers better understand pain differences and improve future pain care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–30 - 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+ - NCT05716321Recruiting
Study of pain and function after limb amputation surgery
This study looks at pain and day-to-day functioning after someone has a limb removed due to surgery. The results may help doctors better understand what to expect and how to improve comfort and mobility after amputation.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18–89 - NCT05749419Recruiting
Vaccines for children with disabilities and long-term conditions
This study looks at how vaccines work in children who have disabilities, long-term (chronic) illnesses, or conditions they were born with. It may help improve vaccine care for kids who need extra support.
JerusalemAges Any age - 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 - NCT05792852Recruiting
Help for disabled people facing social participation challenges
This study aims to improve how supported people with disabilities from underrepresented groups can take part in social activities after COVID. You may be invited if you have trouble with social participation and can communicate your interest.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06032455Recruiting
Family therapy for teens with behavior problems and intellectual disabilities
This study tests whether a therapy called Multisystemic Therapy (MST) helps teens with behavior problems who also have a family member with an intellectual disability. The therapy works with the whole family to keep the teen at home and improve behavior.
HalsterenAges 10–19 - 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+ - NCT06407219Recruiting
Robot-assisted walking training for nerve or muscle problems
This study tests if a single session of walking with a robotic device called Trexo can help people who have trouble walking due to a nerve or muscle condition. The robot supports your legs and helps you practice walking.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 4 years+ - 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 - NCT07656584Recruiting
Helping clinics support patients with communication disabilities
This study looks at how doctors and clinics can better support people with communication disabilities. Researchers will interview patients and staff to find ways to make office visits easier for everyone.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06691698Recruiting
CO-OP therapy for teens with mild intellectual disability
This study tests a therapy called CO-OP, which helps teens with mild intellectual disability learn skills to reach their own goals. You'll work with a therapist once a week for 10 weeks, with a parent or adult to support you.
Kristianstad, Skåne CountyAges 13–17 - NCT07220590Recruiting
Power wheelchair training for toddlers with cerebral palsy
This study tests whether giving young children with cerebral palsy a powered wheelchair or similar device at a young age can help them explore and learn. Parents, therapists, and children work together at home and in early childhood settings.
Hillsboro, OregonAges 1 year+ - NCT06737627Recruiting
Eye health testing for adults with intellectual disability
This study develops an eye exam battery for adults with intellectual disability (ID). Researchers want to see if caregivers can help identify common eye problems in this group.
New Taipei CityAges 20 years+ - NCT06863727Recruiting
Beijing disability survey in older adults
This study is a survey that follows older adults in Beijing over time to track disability. It aims to understand how disabilities develop in the community, which could help improve care for older people.
BeijingAges 65 years+ - NCT06961591Recruiting
Cooking skills for long-term weight loss in young adults with ID
This program teaches cooking skills to help young adults with intellectual disabilities lose weight and keep it off for 2 years. You’ll learn to prepare healthier meals with support from a family member or caregiver.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–35
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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.