Clinical trials
Gait clinical trials
Below are recruiting gait clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 334 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07248267Recruiting
Vojta therapy for children with Down syndrome
This study is testing a therapy called Vojta therapy to see if it helps children with Down syndrome move better and walk more easily. It compares the therapy to other supportive care.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 2–10 - NCT07237386Recruiting
Testing a smart insole for walking in people with brain or spinal cord injury
This study tests a special insole that measures how you walk, compared with a high-tech walking lab. It's for people with stroke, spinal cord injury, or brain injury who can walk on their own for 6 minutes.
GhentAges Any age - NCT07236008Recruiting
Walking pattern study for healthy adults
This study collects walking data from healthy adults to improve gait analysis methods using motion sensors. If you have no recent leg pain or injuries, you may be able to help.
Brussels, BelgiumAges 18–65 - NCT07230470Recruiting
Walking rehabilitation after stroke: Exoskeleton vs treadmill
This study compares two robotic devices (the LoKomat exoskeleton and the C-Mill treadmill) to see which one helps people walk better after a stroke. If you are recovering from a stroke and able to understand instructions, you may be able to join.
SalamancaAges 18–65 - NCT07226973Recruiting
Gait after hip replacement: comparing surgical approaches
This study compares how well people walk after three different types of hip replacement surgery for arthritis. It aims to see if one approach leads to a better walking pattern.
Metairie, LouisianaAges 18 years+ - NCT02142946Recruiting
Track balance and walking in people with MS
This study measures how well you can balance and walk over time. It may help researchers understand balance problems in multiple sclerosis and how they change with movement.
BaselAges 18–80 - NCT07218094Enrolling by invitation
Exosuit walking study for chronic stroke survivors
This study tests a robotic leg suit (exosuit) to help improve walking after a stroke. You may be eligible if you had a stroke more than 6 months ago and still have trouble walking safely.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05992064Recruiting
Wearable sensors to track recovery after knee replacement
This study uses a small wearable sensor placed on your leg after knee replacement surgery to track your recovery. It helps doctors see how well you are moving and healing, without extra visits to the hospital.
Frederikshavn, North DenmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT07204184Recruiting
Spinal stimulation to improve recovery after spinal cord injury
This study tests a gentle electrical stimulation on the spine to help improve movement and recovery after a spinal cord injury. It uses a special therapy called transspinal stimulation while you walk in a robotic device.
Staten Island, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT07201974Recruiting
Virtual reality for walking rehab after stroke
This study tests whether virtual reality (an immersive computer game) can help improve your walking after a stroke. You will use a VR headset while walking on a treadmill to make rehab more engaging and effective.
Laval, QuebecAges 40–84 - NCT06943274Recruiting
SWOC activities for balance and walking in children with autism
This trial tests whether SWOC activities (strengthening, walking, and coordination exercises) can improve balance, walking, and endurance in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It may help kids aged 8–12 who have mild balance issues.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 8–12 - NCT07191795Recruiting
Using phantom sensations from socket changes as feedback while walking
This trial tests whether changing how your prosthetic socket fits can create helpful phantom limb sensations that improve your walking. It may help people with major lower-limb amputations walk more naturally.
NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT07193355Recruiting
Motor imagery training for Parkinson's disease
This trial tests if thinking about movements (motor imagery) can help improve hand function in people with Parkinson's disease. It may offer a non-drug way to manage symptoms.
Kahramanmaraş, OnikişubatAges 40–75 - NCT07188415Recruiting
CMT Gait, Mobility, and Balance Study
This study looks at how CMT affects walking, balance, and movement. It compares two groups of people with CMT: those who use an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) and those who have had surgery to correct a foot deformity. The goal is to understand which approach works better for improving mobility.
North Liberty, IowaAges 25–55 - NCT07189819Recruiting
Closed-loop FES system for improving walking after stroke
This study tests a new electrical stimulation system that adapts in real time to help people who have had a stroke walk better. It may improve your step and make walking feel more natural.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 40–90 - NCT07174973Recruiting
New balance training for better stability in MS
This study tests two new balance-training programs for people with Multiple Sclerosis. One program combines balance exercises with mild electrical stimulation on the legs, while the other uses walking exercises on a treadmill with special visual feedback. Both aim to improve balance and help your brain make new connections.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07175714Recruiting
Study of walking stumbles and slips
This study tests how well different methods can recreate stumbles and slips while walking. It may help people with and without prosthetic legs understand how to prevent falls.
ReykjavikAges 18 years+ - NCT07164937Enrolling by invitation
Imaging and gait study for FSHD patients
This study looks at muscle MRI images and walking patterns (3D gait analysis) in people with FSHD. It helps researchers understand how the disease affects movement and muscle over time.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT07166016Recruiting
Walking study for people with hammertoe and nerve damage
This study looks at how different treatments affect walking in people with hammertoe and nerve damage in their feet. It may help find better ways to improve foot function and comfort.
Harlingen, TexasAges Any age - NCT07164846Recruiting
FES suit for recovery after injury or amputation
This trial tests a special suit that uses mild electrical stimulation to help improve muscle strength, walking, and body functions. It may help people who are at least one week past an amputation or a nervous system injury like stroke or spinal cord injury.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06750055Recruiting
Walking assessment after lumbar spinal stenosis surgery
This study looks at how well people walk after surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis. It may help you understand your recovery if you had surgery 6 weeks to 3 months ago.
DenizliAges 20–65 - NCT07159256Enrolling by invitation
Processing speed after stroke and its effect on movement and quality of life
This study looks at how fast your brain processes information after a stroke and how that affects your movement, balance, walking, and daily life. It may help find better ways to help people recover.
Istanbul, KüçükçekmeceAges 40–75 - NCT06728787Recruiting
Robot-assisted walking for hereditary spastic paraplegia
This trial tests if robot-assisted walking therapy can help people with hereditary spastic paraplegia (a condition causing progressive leg stiffness and weakness) improve their walking ability. It may be an option if you can walk indoors on your own.
Bosisio Parini, Italy/leccoAges 4–70 - NCT04460872RecruitingPhase 2
Testosterone plus walking training to support bones and muscles
This Phase 2 study tests whether testosterone therapy combined with walking training can improve bone and muscle health after a spinal cord injury. It aims to help men with low testosterone and walking problems by improving strength, body composition, and related health markers.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for gait?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 334 recruiting gait 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 gait 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 gait 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.