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
- NCT07118293Enrolling by invitation
Sensory therapy program for kids with developmental disabilities
This study tests a family-focused therapy program that uses calming sensory activities to help children with developmental disabilities engage better and feel more empowered. It also supports parents by giving them tools and confidence.
TainanAges 3–12 - NCT07101523Recruiting
Using technology to promote healthy lifestyles
This trial uses technology to help adolescents with intellectual disabilities adopt healthier habits like exercise and good nutrition. It aims to find out if using smartphones can make it easier to stay active and eat well.
Seville, SpainAges 4–30 - 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 - NCT07059858Recruiting
Bladder, bowel, and quality of life in kids with intellectual disabilities
This study looks at how bladder and bowel function affect daily life and participation in children with intellectual disabilities compared to typically developing children. It may help families understand how these functions impact their child's quality of life.
BoluAges 5–12 - 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 - NCT07016932Enrolling by invitation
Mobile app for period management in teens with mild disability
This study tests if a mobile app can help adolescent girls with mild intellectual disabilities manage their periods. It's designed for girls whose mothers are their main caregivers and who can follow simple instructions.
Konya, SelçukluAges 10–19 - NCT06974838Recruiting
Theta burst stimulation for emotion regulation in autism
This trial tests a type of brain stimulation called theta burst stimulation to see if it helps people with autism who have limited verbal skills or intellectual disability manage their emotions better. It may offer a new way to support emotional well-being.
TaoyuanAges 8–30 - 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 - NCT06941233Recruiting
Peer support program for adults with new disabilities transitioning home
This study tests a remote peer navigator program to help adults with new physical disabilities from conditions like stroke or spinal cord injury adjust to living in the community. It uses a smartphone app to connect you with a trained peer for support and guidance.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT05301361Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Test of brain testing during stimulant treatment for ADHD
This trial checks whether a “NIH Toolbox” set of child-friendly tests can detect changes when stimulant medicine is used for ADHD. It may help doctors better measure how well stimulant treatment is working in people with intellectual disability.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 6–24 - NCT02914951Enrolling by invitation
Therapy to reduce irritability in children with autism
This trial studies whether cognitive-behavioral therapy (a structured talk therapy) can reduce irritability and anger outbursts in children with autism. It may help improve day-to-day behavior by teaching coping skills and reducing problem reactions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 8–16 - NCT04704297RecruitingPhase 4
Trigger point shots for low back muscle pain
This trial tests whether injecting sore “trigger points” in low back muscles helps improve chronic low back pain. It compares treatments in people with specific low back muscle pain patterns and excludes several other causes of pain.
Tacoma, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT02302482Recruiting
Tracking memory changes and personal independence over time
This study follows people who are newly evaluated in a memory clinic to better understand what predicts how memory and independence may change. It may help clinicians plan care that supports autonomy as the condition progresses.
Caluire-et-CuireAges 65 years+ - NCT01403402Recruiting
Study of congenital muscle disease patients and their families
This trial collects health information from patients with certain inherited (genetic) muscle diseases and from their families. It may help researchers better understand the disease and improve care by learning what symptoms and treatments patients experience over time.
Lakewood, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT05821140Recruiting
Assessing jaw and bite function in children with oral health issues
This study looks at how a child’s mouth, jaw, and biting function work in different dental and oral health situations. It may help clinicians better understand what support or treatments children need.
Clermont-FerrandAges 3–17
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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.