Clinical trials
Function clinical trials
Below are recruiting function clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,557 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07027644Recruiting
Combined therapy for chronic neck pain relief
This trial tests whether combining a muscle-relaxation technique with cupping therapy is more effective than either alone for treating chronic neck pain caused by muscle knots in the upper trapezius. Participants must have had these knots for more than 6 months.
GizaAges 18–40 - NCT07024095Recruiting
Breathing muscle training after back surgery for osteoporosis
This study tests whether a simple breathing-muscle training program can help people recover better after vertebroplasty surgery for a broken back caused by osteoporosis. It aims to improve your breathing strength and overall function.
Kayseri, KocasinanAges 50 years+ - NCT06866028Recruiting
Brain training to improve emotion regulation using fNIRS feedback
This trial uses a brain imaging technique called fNIRS (a safe, non-invasive headband) to give you real-time feedback on your brain activity. The goal is to help you learn to improve your emotion regulation. It may be helpful if you have no major mental health conditions and want to try a new way to manage emotions.
Hong KongAges 18–30 - NCT07011069Recruiting
Comparing two pain blocks for lung surgery recovery
This trial tests two nerve-block methods to see which provides better pain control after minimally invasive lung surgery (VATS). If you qualify, you would receive one of the blocks to help reduce pain and possibly speed recovery.
Bursa, NiluferAges 18–80 - NCT07516184Recruiting
Testing a breathing device to diagnose asthma
This study tests a portable handheld device that measures airway function to help diagnose asthma. Researchers want to see if this device can accurately identify asthma in people with breathing symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07005193Recruiting
Cleaner cooking and ventilation for better heart and lung health
This study tests if switching to cleaner LPG gas stoves and adding kitchen fans can reduce indoor air pollution and improve your heart and lung health. You would be asked to use a new stove and fan, and we will check your health over time.
Zhumadian, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06715449RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing empagliflozin after a stroke with unknown cause
This trial tests if a diabetes drug called empagliflozin can help the heart's left atrium work better in people who have had a stroke with no known cause. You may join if you are getting a heart monitor device implanted to look for hidden irregular heartbeats.
Cambridge, CambridgeshireAges 18 years+ - NCT06985524Enrolling by invitation
Chinese medicine formula for stomach fullness and discomfort
This trial tests a traditional Chinese medicine formula (Weipi Formula) for people with a feeling of fullness or discomfort in the upper stomach after eating, known as epigastric stuffiness or functional dyspepsia. It aims to see if the herbal mix can improve symptoms.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–80 - NCT06709963Recruiting
Brain stimulation for older adults with chronic back or knee pain
This study tests a type of brain stimulation called intermittent theta burst stimulation to see if it can reduce pain and improve thinking in older adults with long-term back or knee pain. The treatment involves a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain.
Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT06969235Recruiting
Family weight loss program for teens
This study tests a family-based weight loss program for teens ages 13-17 who have overweight or obesity. It looks at how thinking skills (like planning and focus) affect the program's success.
Columbia, MissouriAges 13–17 - NCT06960772Recruiting
Flow ball phonation for voice professionals
This trial tests whether a device called a flow ball can help professional voice users with functional voice disorders improve their voice or prevent voice disorders. You blow into the ball to make it float while making sounds, which may strengthen your voice.
Ghent, East-FlandersAges 18–60 - NCT06953375Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for faster recovery after knee replacement
This study tests if adding a gentle electrical stimulation (called NMES) to standard physical therapy helps people recover strength faster after knee replacement surgery. It is for patients who go to specific UCHealth or Intermountain Health therapy clinics after their first total knee replacement.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06753838Recruiting
Choosing Blood Thinners for Clotting Tests Using PFA-200
This study looks at how well a blood test (PFA-200) works to check clotting in people who take different types of blood thinners. You don't need any extra procedures—just your regular blood draw.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT06081218Recruiting
Exercise and brain function in cannabis users
This study looks at how a single session of exercise affects brain function and memory in regular cannabis users compared to non-users. You will exercise on a bike or watch a movie, and then do memory tests and a blood draw.
LilleAges 18–35 - NCT07300592Recruiting
Balance test for healthy older adults
This study is testing a new tool to measure balance in older adults who are still active and independent. It aims to help identify early balance problems before they lead to falls.
Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung CityAges 60–80 - NCT07288840Enrolling by invitation
Exercise plan for heart recovery monitored by heart rate
This study tests a special exercise program for people with heart disease or heart failure. The goal is to see if the exercises can help improve how your heart responds to activity and daily life.
Leiria, Leiria DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT07248501Recruiting
Bulgarian exercises for leg function in children
This study tests a type of exercise called Bulgarian exercises to see if they help improve leg function in children. If your child can walk and follow instructions, they may be able to join.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 8–18 - NCT07590999Recruiting
Probiotics and Menopause Symptoms: A Research Study
This study tests whether taking a probiotic supplement helps with hot flushes, mood changes, and other symptoms of perimenopause (the years around menopause). Researchers believe gut health may play a role in these symptoms.
Oxford, EnglandAges 45–60 - NCT06925880Recruiting
Can creatine help seniors recover strength after knee replacement?
This trial tests if taking creatine supplements can help people aged 65+ rebuild muscle mass and strength more quickly after total knee replacement surgery. Participants will take creatine during their standard outpatient rehab program.
Mataró, BarcelonaAges 65 years+ - NCT06709027Enrolling by invitation
Mobile health program for depression in older adults
This study is testing a smartphone-based health program designed for older adults with depression. The program aims to help you manage your mood and track changes in thinking and memory using a mobile app.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 60 years+ - NCT07585474Enrolling by invitation
Gut Health During Long Travel for Football Players
This study looks at how long airplane trips affect the gut bacteria in professional male football players. Researchers will track changes in your digestive system during pre-season travel to understand if travel impacts your gut health.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–40 - NCT06907758Recruiting
How organ donor care before surgery affects kidney transplant success
This study looks at whether special care given to brain-dead organ donors before their kidneys are removed helps the kidneys work better after they are transplanted into recipients. It reviews data from transplants done at Strasbourg University Hospital between 2018 and 2023.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT06724393Enrolling by invitation
Blood Flow Restriction Exercise for Older Adults
This study tests whether low-intensity exercise with blood flow restriction (using special cuffs on your arms or legs) can improve strength and daily function in older adults. You join online classes from home and go to the campus three times for check-ups.
Montreal, QuebecAges 60 years+ - NCT05856136RecruitingPhase 4
Study how opioid exposure affects diaphragm muscle function
This study looks at whether receiving opioids for pain during lower-leg surgery changes how well the diaphragm muscle (the main breathing muscle) works afterward. It compares breathing muscle function in people who do and do not have certain lung conditions.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for function?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,557 recruiting function 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 function 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 function 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.