Clinical trials
Exercise Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting exercise therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 272 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05543083Recruiting
Therapy plus exercise for teens at risk of type 2 diabetes
This trial tests whether a combination of coaching (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and exercise can improve mood and help teens who are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes. It may be especially helpful if you’re dealing with depression symptoms and a family history of type 2 diabetes.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–17 - NCT04996433Recruiting
Compare two talk therapy programs for treatment-resistant depression
This study compares two psychotherapy programs to help people who have ongoing, difficult-to-treat depression while in inpatient care. If you qualify, you’ll receive one of the therapy programs and be followed to see which approach helps depression symptoms more.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges 18–75 - NCT04609735Recruiting
Compare manual therapy, exercise, and ultrasound for golfer’s elbow
This study compares two treatment plans for golfer’s elbow—manual therapy plus exercise, and whether adding ultrasound helps more. It aims to reduce elbow and inner-forearm pain and improve how well you can use your arm.
Fort Wayne, IndianaAges 18–60 - NCT07116161Recruiting
Exercise and counseling for fatigue in female breast cancer patients
This trial tests if combining exercise with cognitive behavioral therapy (counseling) can help reduce fatigue in women with breast cancer. You may be able to join if you have completed your initial treatments and still feel tired.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT07634224Recruiting
Energy Transfer Therapy for Tennis Elbow Pain
This study tests whether a special energy-based therapy (called capacitive and resistive energy transfer) can reduce pain and improve function in people with tennis elbow—a common overuse injury of the outer elbow. You'll receive this non-invasive treatment and have your progress tracked over time.
Gaziantep, GaziantepAges 18–65 - NCT07738120Recruiting
Virtual reality and exercise for multiple sclerosis
This study tests whether using virtual reality along with exercise can help people with multiple sclerosis. It aims to improve physical function and well-being.
PontevedraAges 18 years+ - NCT07546084Recruiting
Exercise Program for Rotator Cuff Shoulder Pain
This study tests whether a special exercise program that trains you to focus your attention in different ways can reduce shoulder pain and improve function. You'll do exercises designed to help your rotator cuff (the muscles that stabilize your shoulder) while learning to shift your mental focus during movement.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07415967Recruiting
Dual-task exercise for rotator cuff shoulder pain
This study tests an exercise program that combines shoulder movements with mental tasks (like counting or naming things) to improve pain and function. It is for people with ongoing shoulder pain from common rotator cuff problems.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07251959Enrolling by invitation
Exercise vs. exercise plus manual therapy for chronic back pain
This study tests whether a workplace exercise program, with or without hands-on manual therapy, can help reduce chronic spinal pain in desk workers. It is designed for UCAM University staff who have had persistent back pain for at least 3 months.
Murcia, MurciaAges 18 years+ - NCT06957639Enrolling by invitation
Physiotherapy for chronic neck pain
This trial tests a physiotherapy program for people with neck pain lasting 3 months or longer. The goal is to see if it helps reduce pain and improve daily function.
Yozgat, YozgatAges 18–64 - NCT06657976RecruitingPhase 2
Beetroot juice and exercise for PAD
This study tests whether beetroot juice, which contains natural nitrates that help blood vessels relax, combined with exercise, can improve walking ability in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). You might be able to join if you have PAD, can walk without a walker, and are willing to avoid beet products for a while.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50 years+ - NCT06786884Recruiting
Paraffin Wax and Exercise for Burn Scar Recovery
This study tests whether adding warm paraffin wax treatment before exercise helps people with burn scars move their joints better. If you have a burn scar that goes over a joint and your doctor already recommends rehab, this might be an option for you.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06530459RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
The MUSE Study for Menopausal Joint Pain
This study tests whether a treatment can help women with joint pain and stiffness that started or worsened during menopause. It focuses on women who are within 5 years of menopause and have pain in multiple joints.
SingaporeAges 30–59 - NCT06003855Recruiting
Oxygen-guided walking therapy for leg pain
This study tests if monitoring oxygen levels during supervised walking therapy helps people with leg pain from narrowed arteries. It may improve how far you can walk without pain.
Omaha, NebraskaAges Any age - NCT07694999Recruiting
Ice packs vs cold baths for heel pain relief
This study compares using ice packs or cold baths along with standard exercises to treat plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. It aims to see which method works better for reducing pain and improving function.
Peshawar, Khyber PakhtunkhwaAges 18–65 - NCT07655206Recruiting
Home exercise for moderate to severe PAD
This study tests whether doing simple leg exercises at home with a small, portable pedal machine can help improve walking and blood flow in people with moderate-to-severe PAD. It's for people who cannot or prefer not to join a hospital-based exercise program.
Lévis, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07096531Recruiting
Suit therapy and dual task exercises for children with CP
This study tests a treatment that combines wearing a special suit with doing two tasks at once (like walking while talking) to help children with diplegic cerebral palsy improve their gross motor skills and walking ability.
Kafr ash Shaykh, KafrelsheikhAges 6–12 - NCT07508410Recruiting
Mulligan vs Myofascial Release for Neck-Related Headaches
This study compares two hands-on therapy techniques—Mulligan mobilization and myofascial release—to see which works better for headaches that start from the neck. If you have neck pain on one side and headaches that get worse with movement, this trial may help you find relief.
KonyaAges 18–65 - NCT06965985Recruiting
Comparing two hand therapies for tennis elbow
This study compares two gentle hand-on treatments (mobilization and myofascial release) for tennis elbow. It aims to see which one works better for reducing pain and improving function.
Konya, SelçukluAges 18–65 - NCT07336082Recruiting
Sensory training vs. exercise for awake teeth clenching
This study compares two non-drug treatments—sensory training and exercise therapy—to help people who clench or grind their teeth while awake. It aims to reduce jaw pain and improve daytime function.
AydinAges 18–45 - NCT06995534Recruiting
Splint or Exercise for De Quervain's Wrist Pain
This trial compares wearing a splint versus doing specific exercises to treat De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a condition that causes wrist pain and swelling. It may help if you have new or worsening wrist pain without other injuries or diseases.
KonyaAges 18–65 - NCT07501416Recruiting
High-Intensity Laser for Shoulder Pain After Stroke
This study tests whether a high-intensity laser can safely reduce shoulder pain in people who have had a stroke. If you are between 30 and 75, had a stroke in the last 6 months, and have moderate or worse shoulder pain on your weak side, you may be able to join.
Kütahya, CenterAges 30–75 - NCT07112742Enrolling by invitation
Laser and exercise for thumb arthritis
This study tests if a special laser treatment plus hand exercises can reduce pain and improve function in people with thumb arthritis. It compares the laser to a placebo laser, so you won't know which group you're in.
KayseriAges 45–75 - NCT07274735Recruiting
Combined therapy for diabetic nerve pain
This study tests how well two treatments, INF and OEP, work together to help people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a condition that causes nerve pain in the feet and legs. It may offer a way to reduce pain and improve walking ability.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 50–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for exercise therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 272 recruiting exercise therapy 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 exercise therapy 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 exercise therapy 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.