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
- NCT04732052Recruiting
tDCS treatment for adults with developmental disabilities and aggression
This trial tests whether a non-painful brain stimulation treatment (tDCS) can reduce aggressive behaviors in adults with developmental disabilities. It’s meant for people who have had aggression in the last month and can safely receive the stimulation.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06750601Recruiting
Using rehab data for research on physical disabilities
This study collects information from people receiving rehabilitation care. The data may be used to improve treatments for physical disabilities and chronic diseases.
GroningenAges Any age - NCT06511258Recruiting
Getting stronger before surgery trial
This study tests a program that helps you get stronger before surgery by doing exercises at home. It's for people waiting for certain types of surgery (like abdominal, chest, or pelvic) and aims to improve recovery.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06271239Recruiting
Exercise Program for Older Adults
This study tests a gentle exercise program called VIVIFRAIL® to help older adults stay strong and active. You'll do simple movements in a group setting designed to improve balance and strength.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 60 years+ - NCT04173715Recruiting
Study measuring movement and behavior in older adults
This study checks how well you move and how you behave during simple tasks. It may help researchers understand physical function and activity patterns in older adults.
ToledoAges 65 years+ - NCT07505381Recruiting
Parent training for child behavior (ages 0-12)
This study tests two parent training programs (HOT DOCS and DOCS K-5) that teach skills to help manage young children's disruptive behavior. It's for caregivers or professionals who speak English or Spanish and care for a child up to 12 years old.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06340282Recruiting
Virtual reality and exercise for older hospital patients
This trial tests if combining immersive virtual reality with physical exercise can improve thinking and physical function in older adults during a hospital stay. It may help patients stay mentally and physically active while in the hospital.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 75 years+ - NCT06286891Recruiting
Frailty and lung function after pulmonary endarterectomy
This study looks at how frailty, physical ability, and lung function change in people who have had surgery to remove blood clots from the lungs (pulmonary endarterectomy). It aims to help doctors better understand recovery after this procedure.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06207084Recruiting
Home exercise program for people with physical disabilities
This study tests a home-based exercise program for people with permanent physical disabilities that limit mobility. The goal is to see if coaching and training sessions can help you become more active and improve your health.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–89 - NCT05814094Recruiting
Testing a red blood transfusion approach during ECMO
This study looks at whether giving red blood cell transfusions in a specific way is practical and safe for people receiving ECMO (a heart-lung support machine). It’s mainly a feasibility study, meaning the goal is to see if the plan can be carried out smoothly and safely.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT04954690Recruiting
Exercise program after kidney transplant for older adults
This trial tests a structured, coached exercise program for people who recently received a living-donor kidney and are coming from dialysis. It may help improve strength and daily function after transplant, especially if starting fitness is difficult.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 50 years+ - 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 - NCT03918421Recruiting
IgM-MAG neuropathy study using immunoglobulin M treatment
This study looks at a treatment made from immune proteins (immunoglobulin M) to treat neuropathy caused by anti-MAG antibodies. It may help improve nerve symptoms in people with this specific type of nerve condition.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT07294131RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing muscle loss in hospitalized older adults
This trial tests a special exercise approach using blood-flow restriction and a video game to help older adults in the hospital keep their muscle strength. The goal is to find a safe way for bedridden patients to exercise and recover better.
AntwerpAges 65 years+ - NCT07286630Enrolling by invitation
Disability and fear avoidance in physical therapists
This study looks at how common disability and fear-related beliefs are among Egyptian physical therapists who have long-term low back pain. If you qualify, you will answer questionnaires about your pain, your thoughts about movement, and how it affects your daily life.
CairoAges 25–55 - NCT07600359Recruiting
Physical therapy techniques for sacroiliac joint pain
This study compares two hands-on physical therapy techniques to reduce lower back pain, improve walking, and restore function in people with sacroiliac joint dysfunction (a condition affecting the joint connecting your spine to your pelvis). You'll receive treatment and be assessed to see which technique works better.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–45 - NCT06009978Recruiting
Added muscle stimulation after Achilles tendon rupture
This trial tests whether adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to standard care helps people recover better after an Achilles tendon rupture. It might improve strength and function in the leg.
Mölndal, VGregionAges 18–65 - NCT07132762Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether adding a special sound wave therapy (called ESWT) to standard care (like exercise and education) can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with long-term low back pain. It is designed for people whose back pain does not have a specific known cause.
DenizliAges 18–65 - NCT07724470Recruiting
Stretching techniques for neck and arm pain
This study tests two types of stretching to see which one works better for neck pain that spreads into the arm. If you have had this pain for more than a month, this trial might help find a way to move better and feel less pain.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–60 - NCT07713979Recruiting
VisionWay Accessibility study for people with vision loss
This study tests a new system called VisionWay to help people with severe vision loss or blindness navigate safely. Researchers want to see if it works better than a cane or guide dog alone.
Orono, MaineAges 18 years+ - NCT07529093Recruiting
Mobilization and Movement Training for Sacroiliac Joint Pain
This trial tests whether a combination of hands-on joint mobilization techniques and specific movement control exercises can reduce pain and improve function in people with sacroiliac joint dysfunction (pain in the lower back/buttock area where the spine connects to the pelvis). You would receive these treatments over several weeks and be measured on pain relief, movement, walking, and daily activities.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–64 - NCT07161726RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cocoa and exercise for older adults
This trial tests whether eating cocoa can boost the benefits of a supervised exercise program for older adults who walk a bit more slowly. You could help find out if this natural product makes exercise work better.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 55 years+ - NCT07692126Recruiting
Neck pain and hand strength: core vs shoulder exercises
This study compares two types of exercises to see which better improves hand grip strength and neck pain. If you have had chronic myofascial neck pain (trigger points) in the upper shoulder muscle for over 6 months, this trial may help find which exercise works best for you.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 25–45 - NCT06802120Recruiting
Osteopathic care after lower back surgery
This trial tests whether osteopathic treatments can help reduce pain and improve daily life after spinal fusion surgery. It is for people who still have ongoing mechanical back pain four weeks after surgery.
ParisAges 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.