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
- NCT04987346Recruiting
Healthy walking and balance study
This study collects walking and balance data from healthy people to create a reference guide (a 'normative database') for gait analysis. It will help doctors better compare and understand walking patterns in people with medical conditions.
GhentAges 6–65 - NCT04309305Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Robotic brace walking training for people shortly after stroke
This Phase 1 trial tests a robotic exoskeleton device that helps stroke survivors practice walking. It may help you relearn walking safely and see whether the device is workable for your body and needs.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 21–80 - NCT07676578Recruiting
Virtual reality walking rehab for recent stroke patients
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during walking exercises can help people who had a stroke within the past 1 to 6 months improve their walking. You might be able to join if you can walk a bit but still need help or practice, and your doctor approves.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07038889Recruiting
Virtual reality walking rehab for brain injury
This study tests whether using virtual reality during walking exercises can help people with traumatic brain injury improve their walking. It may be a more engaging way to do physical therapy.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT04275362Recruiting
Walking analysis after a specific knee replacement design
This study looks at how people walk after receiving a particular total knee replacement design. It compares movement patterns (gait analysis) to help understand how well the knee works in real life.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 50 years+ - NCT05493514Recruiting
Robotic training program for walking and balance
This trial studies whether a robotic training system (called G-EO) can help people with neurological conditions improve walking and balance. It may help by testing which factors predict who benefits most, and it requires regular training sessions.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT04594837Recruiting
Robotic ankle device therapy after stroke-related foot drop
This study tests a robotic ankle device to help improve walking in people after a stroke who still have foot drop (the foot doesn’t lift well). It may help strengthen or retrain walking patterns during recovery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05908279Recruiting
Walking and gait study in people with Parkinson’s disease
This trial studies walking patterns and how walking is controlled in people with Parkinson’s disease. It may help researchers understand movement control and improve future therapies by comparing walking ability and patterns.
Louvain-la-NeuveAges 18–99 - NCT05887440Recruiting
Isokinetic strength training for knee control after stroke
This trial studies whether a special strength-training program that uses an “isokinetic” machine can improve walking and knee control in people after stroke. It is for people who have noticeable knee movement during walking and can safely take part in rehab.
RennesAges 18–75 - NCT03663790Recruiting
Gait retraining for knee osteoarthritis movement patterns
This trial tests whether a structured walking retraining program can improve how your leg moves if you have knee osteoarthritis. It may help reduce strain on your lower body during walking by changing walking technique.
Manassas, VirginiaAges 18–80 - NCT07860541Recruiting
Line dancing with blood flow restriction for balance and walking in older women
This study tests whether line dancing, combined with light blood flow restriction, can improve balance and walking in healthy women aged 60 and older. You can join either in person or online, and the goal is to see which format works best.
Montreal, QuebecAges 60 years+ - NCT06121232Recruiting
Nerve stimulation study for chemotherapy-related nerve pain
This study tests a nerve stimulation treatment to see if it can help reduce pain and improve feeling in the feet for people with nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. You will receive the treatment and have some tests to measure how your nerves are working.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06433648Recruiting
Powered knee study for above-knee amputee walkers
This study looks at how a powered (motorized) prosthetic knee joint affects walking in people with one above-knee amputation. It aims to find out if the powered knee makes walking easier or more natural.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–95 - NCT05735691Recruiting
Gait training for people with multiple sclerosis using treadmill exercises
This study tests a high-intensity treadmill walking program designed to improve walking stability for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It may help you build safer, more confident walking, but you must meet several health and ability requirements to take part.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–75 - NCT07835308RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Smart tuning of brain stimulation for better walking
This study is testing a new way to adjust deep brain stimulation (DBS) settings to improve walking in people with Parkinson's disease. If you have DBS and can walk with stimulation off, this trial may help fine-tune your treatment to improve your gait.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07829796Recruiting
Brain stimulation and virtual reality for walking in children with cerebral palsy
This study tests a treatment that uses a gentle electrical current on the scalp (called transcranial direct current stimulation) along with virtual reality exercises to help improve walking and self-esteem in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
IslamabadAges 8–16 - NCT07813078Recruiting
Walking on an anti-gravity treadmill for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests whether walking on a special treadmill that reduces the weight on your knees can help with knee pain and function. If you have knee osteoarthritis, this type of training might be an effective way to exercise without causing more joint stress.
Sanok, Podkarpackie VoivodeshipAges 40–70 - NCT07812285Recruiting
Osteopathic treatment for pelvic health in female runners
This study tests whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (a hands-on therapy to improve body function) can help female runners with pelvic floor issues, activity, and gait. If you're a healthy woman who runs regularly, this treatment might improve your running comfort and pelvic health.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–35 - NCT07802509Recruiting
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Valens, Canton of St. GallenAges 18 years+ - NCT07797712Recruiting
Mirror therapy with standard rehab for post-stroke walking
This study tests whether adding mirror therapy to regular walking and leg exercises helps people who have had a stroke walk better and improve leg function. Mirror therapy uses a mirror to create the illusion that the affected leg is moving, which may help rewire the brain.
Quetta, BalochistanAges 40–70 - NCT06538974Recruiting
Long-term use of an exoskeleton for leg weakness
This trial tests a walking device called an exoskeleton to help people with leg weakness or movement problems. It's designed to see if using the exoskeleton regularly over time can help improve walking or mobility.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07776223Recruiting
Ankle brace study for healthy adults
This study tests a special ankle brace designed for military-style training. It looks at how the brace affects movement and comfort during exercises like jumping and landing. If you're a healthy, active adult, you might be able to join.
Bloomington, IndianaAges 18–40 - NCT06505460Recruiting
Brain stimulation for Parkinson's freezing of gait
This study is testing if two brain-stimulation treatments—deep brain stimulation (DBS) or focused ultrasound—can help reduce freezing of gait (a common, frustrating symptom where your feet feel stuck when walking) in people with Parkinson's. Researchers will use brain scans and electrical recordings to understand how these treatments work.
TaichungAges 20–90 - NCT04467437Recruiting
Noninvasive brain and nerve stimulation with walking therapy
This study tests whether a noninvasive electrical stimulation applied to the outside of the body, paired with physical therapy, can improve movement and walking for people with neurologic conditions. You may be asked to complete regular therapy sessions and simple movement tasks while the team measures your progress.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 4–70
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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.