Clinical trials
Functional Performance clinical trials
Below are recruiting functional performance clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 98 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07719699Recruiting
Vibration and Pilates for chronic low back pain
This study tests if whole-body vibration or Pilates exercises can reduce pain and improve balance and movement in people with long-lasting low back pain. It aims to find a helpful treatment for chronic back pain that has lasted more than 12 weeks.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–40 - NCT07689747Recruiting
Brain training and ankle tests for athletes with weak ankles
This study tests if adding a special computer-based brain training activity to regular ankle function tests can help teenage and young adult athletes who have ongoing ankle problems. If you are a licensed football, basketball, or volleyball player aged 16–25 with chronic ankle instability for at least a year, you may be eligible.
Istanbul, SarıyerAges 16–25 - NCT07525921Recruiting
Dry Needling for Calf Pain in Amateur Football Players
This study tests whether dry needling—inserting thin needles into tight muscle knots in the calf—can reduce pain and improve running speed and performance in young football players. Researchers want to see if this treatment helps athletes play better and feel less discomfort.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–25 - NCT07501767Recruiting
Online exercise program for remote workers with back or neck pain
This study tests if a physiotherapist-led online exercise program can help remote workers with back or neck pain caused by long hours of sitting. It may improve your posture and reduce discomfort.
IstanbulAges 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+ - NCT07419412Recruiting
Strength and mobility study in elite artistic swimmers
This study measures strength and joint flexibility in top-level artistic swimmers from the Spanish national team to understand how these abilities change across different age groups. It helps coaches and doctors design better training programs.
PontevedraAges 14–50 - NCT07369440Recruiting
Power training for fall risk in older adults
This study tests whether a community-based power training program can help reduce fall risk in older adults. It compares results for people who have fallen in the past year and those who haven't.
Maia, Porto DistrictAges 65 years+ - NCT07338760Recruiting
Core stability exercises effect on balance in archers
This study looks at whether doing core (trunk) muscle exercises for a short time can help archers with their balance and how well they can use their upper body when shooting. It is for archers who are already in a licensed program.
Kağıthane, IstanbulAges Any age - NCT07273201Recruiting
Comparing two arm exercises after stroke
This study tests two different types of arm exercises to see which one helps improve arm function better during early stroke recovery. It is for people who recently had a stroke on one side of their brain and are in the early stages of recovery.
CairoAges 50–60 - NCT06947343Recruiting
Action observation vs motor relearning for stroke balance
This study compares two types of therapy—watching actions and a standard motor relearning program—to see which helps stroke survivors improve their balance and walking. If you are able to stand briefly, you may benefit from this extra rehab.
IslamabadAges 45 years+ - NCT07075068Recruiting
How smoking affects leg movement and coordination
This study tests how cigarette addiction changes the speed and coordination of your legs. If you are a smoker or a non-smoker, researchers will compare your movement to see if smoking makes a difference.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–25 - NCT04451044Enrolling by invitation
Guided heart stent planning using an inside pressure sensor
This study tests whether using a tiny pressure sensor in heart arteries during a procedure can better guide where to place a stent. It may help doctors choose the safest and most effective stent plan by more accurately measuring artery narrowing.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07183072Recruiting
Scleroderma: Physical Performance and Functionality Study
This study looks at how scleroderma affects physical performance and daily function in children and adults. It aims to understand the impact of the disease on movement and everyday activities.
Çankaya, AnkaraAges 7 years+ - NCT06819930Enrolling by invitation
Fibromyalgia fitness study for women aged 30-64
This study measures the functional capacity (daily movement and activity) of women with fibromyalgia compared to women without the condition. It helps understand how fibromyalgia affects physical fitness.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 30–64 - NCT07858708Enrolling by invitation
Vision problems after brain injury
This study looks at vision problems that can happen after a brain injury, like a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or brain tumor. The researchers want to understand how these vision issues affect daily life, which could help improve care.
Prague, Česká RepublikaAges 18–85 - NCT07768423Recruiting
Omega-3 supplements and red blood cell health in soccer players
This study looks at how taking omega-3 supplements (from fish oil) affects the red blood cells of soccer players. It might help improve their overall health and performance.
Katowice, Mikolowska 72aAges 16–35 - NCT07717801Recruiting
Breathing retraining for combat athletes
This study tests if a special breathing retraining program helps combat athletes who have trouble breathing properly during sport. It may improve how well you move and perform.
TainanAges 18–50 - NCT06426875Recruiting
Isometric training for shoulder pain in bowlers
This trial tests if isometric muscle training (holding still muscle contractions) can reduce shoulder pain and improve function and bowling performance in male bowlers. It may help if your pain affects your game and causes emotional distress.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT07556211Enrolling by invitation
How Jaw Clenching Affects Athlete Performance
This study looks at whether jaw clenching during sleep or stress affects muscle strength and performance in swimmers and handball players. Researchers want to understand if treating jaw clenching might help athletes perform better.
LiègeAges 18–35 - NCT07062575Recruiting
Exoskeleton training at home for walking after spinal cord injury
This trial tests a wearable robot (exoskeleton) that helps people with spinal cord injuries walk at home. If you have a chronic injury and a helper, you may be able to join.
Hengstdal, UbbergenAges 18 years+ - NCT06830655Enrolling by invitation
Climbing performance and body factors study
This study looks at how mobility, balance, and fatigue affect climbing performance. If you are a healthy climber, you may help researchers understand what makes a better climber.
Gdansk, GdańskAges 15–45 - NCT05556655Recruiting
Brain stimulation and how it changes memory task performance
This study tests how a brain stimulation method affects how well you do thinking and memory tasks. You would complete cognitive testing before and after the stimulation, and the researchers look at whether your performance changes.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT07654439Recruiting
Mixed reality tests for overweight and obese adults
This trial tests if mixed reality (combining real and virtual worlds) performance tests are valid and reliable for overweight and obese adults. You may be able to help researchers improve these tests if you are overweight or obese.
Konya, SelcukluAges 18–65 - NCT07127536Recruiting
A therapy to improve daily tasks after stroke
This study tests a therapy called CO-OP to help people who have had a stroke improve their ability to do everyday tasks and thinking skills. If you have had a first stroke in the last 3 months to 2 years and are in rehab, this might be for you.
AnkaraAges 40–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for functional performance?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 98 recruiting functional performance 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 functional performance 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 functional performance 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.