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
- NCT06258369Recruiting
How people with hip arthritis start walking
This study looks at how people with hip arthritis begin to walk and shift their weight from one leg to the other. It aims to understand movement changes before hip replacement surgery.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT07753421Enrolling by invitation
Health and function in older adults
This study looks at how memory, walking speed, and breathing muscle strength are related in older adults. It aims to understand these factors better to help maintain independence and quality of life.
IstanbulAges 60 years+ - NCT07752030Enrolling by invitation
Measuring treatment effects in cerebral palsy
This study looks at how well different treatments work for people with cerebral palsy. It may help doctors understand which treatments are best for improving walking and movement.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 16–30 - NCT07735078Recruiting
Smart balance and thinking exercise for older adults
This study tests a smart digital tool that combines balance and thinking exercises to help older adults stay steady and prevent falls. If you are 55+ and can walk a short distance, you may be able to join.
Taipei, TaipeiAges 55 years+ - NCT07727837Recruiting
Pelvic floor health in children with poop problems
This trial looks at how defecation disorders (trouble pooping or soiling) in children affect their quality of life, walking, balance, and physical function. It aims to understand the links between these problems and the pelvic floor muscles.
Izmir, BornovaAges 6–18 - NCT04635436Recruiting
Split-walking training for one-sided leg weakness when walking hurts
This trial tests whether a “split gait” walking training method can improve walking balance and how you move when you have one-sided leg problems and pain or limitations when walking. It may help reduce walking difficulties by training your stepping pattern safely.
Milan, MIAges 18–70 - NCT05822258Recruiting
Tracking freezing while walking in Parkinson’s using motion sensors
This study tests motion-sensor devices (small inertial measurement units) to detect moments when walking suddenly “freezes” in Parkinson’s disease. If you have freezing episodes, it may help researchers measure them more accurately and support better monitoring.
Rennes, Brittany RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07720700Recruiting
Foot orthoses and walking in people with ataxia
This study tests if special shoe inserts (foot orthoses) can help improve walking in people with ataxia. You may qualify if you have trouble with balance or coordination while walking.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07716475Recruiting
Home gait training with a hip robot for stroke recovery
This trial tests a wearable hip robot to help people with stroke walk better at home. It may improve your gait and daily movement.
Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 19–80 - NCT07705906Recruiting
Robot-assisted leg training for mobility recovery
This trial tests a robot device to help people with leg weakness from stroke, spinal cord injury, or joint surgery improve their walking. It may be a good option if you are medically stable and can work with the robot safely.
Dhaka, Dhaka DivisionAges 18–70 - NCT07705373Recruiting
Personalized music walking program for Parkinson disease
This study tests a digital music-based walking program that creates personalized playlists to help improve how you walk and make it feel more automatic. It may be helpful if you can walk for at least 10 minutes without help and are in early to middle stages of Parkinson's disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40 years+ - NCT07687979Recruiting
Mobile app for walking training in Parkinson's disease
This trial tests whether a mobile phone app can help improve walking in people with Parkinson's disease. If you have mild to moderate Parkinson's and can use a smartphone, you may be able to join.
Izmir, İzmirAges 60–80 - NCT07685496Recruiting
How shoes affect walking for below-knee amputees
This study looks at how different types of footwear affect walking in people with a below-knee amputation. If you use a specific energy-returning prosthetic foot and can walk without aids, you may be able to join and help improve understanding of what shoes work best.
Manchester, Greate ManchesterAges 18–65 - NCT07674927Recruiting
Rhythmic music to improve walking after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether listening to rhythmic music can help people with spinal cord injury walk more smoothly. You will walk while wearing special headphones that play music timed to your steps.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07670325Recruiting
Knee device for walking rehab after stroke
This trial tests a knee device that helps people walk better after a stroke. It is for people who had a stroke within the last 2 years, can walk with some help, and meet basic height and weight limits.
Roma, RMAges 18 years+ - NCT07659964Recruiting
Rhythmic music and walking study for Alzheimer's
This study tests whether listening to a steady beat (rhythmic music) while walking can improve movement and brain function in people with mild Alzheimer's disease. Healthy volunteers are also needed for comparison.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–90 - NCT07624630Recruiting
Brain Activity and Walking After Stroke
This study examines how your brain works when you walk and think at the same time after stroke. Researchers will use brain imaging to understand this process, which could help develop better rehabilitation strategies.
Solna, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06473987Recruiting
Virtual reality training for better walking after brain injury
This trial tests a virtual reality program that combines thinking and walking exercises to help improve your balance and walking speed. It may be a good fit if you have a traumatic brain injury and walk more slowly than usual.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–65 - NCT07611604Enrolling by invitation
Walking and Balance Changes in Long-Term Dizziness
This study measures how dizziness and balance problems affect the way people walk and move. Researchers compare people with chronic vestibular disease (long-term inner ear or balance nerve problems) to healthy volunteers to understand these differences better.
Istanbul, KüçükçekmeceAges 18–65 - NCT07600359Recruiting
Physical therapy techniques for sacroiliac joint pain
This study compares two hands-on physical therapy techniques to reduce lower back pain, improve walking, and restore function in people with sacroiliac joint dysfunction (a condition affecting the joint connecting your spine to your pelvis). You'll receive treatment and be assessed to see which technique works better.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–45 - NCT07595744Recruiting
Sensory Walkway Training for Walking in Children With Cerebral Palsy
This study tests whether a special sensory walkway (a textured surface that stimulates the feet) can help children with diplegic cerebral palsy (a condition affecting movement in both legs) walk better and with improved coordination. The goal is to see if this training improves gait patterns and overall walking ability.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 5–7 - NCT07586553Recruiting
Walking Test Study for Older Adults With Memory Concerns
This study tests a special walking pattern called the figure-of-8 walk in older adults who are noticing memory problems but don't have dementia yet. Researchers want to understand how walking ability connects to thinking and memory changes.
Balıkesir, BigadiçAges 65 years+ - NCT06722768Recruiting
Smart insole to detect walking changes from a spinal tap in NPH
This study checks if a special smart insole can detect changes in walking after a spinal tap test for people with suspected Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). If you have walking problems and are considering a spinal tap, this trial might help find better ways to measure your response.
Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-doAges Any age - NCT07580820Recruiting
Walking Adaptability in Early-Stage Multiple Sclerosis
This study looks at how people with mild multiple sclerosis (MS) adapt their walking and balance. Researchers will test your walking ability and how your body adjusts to different movements, which could help improve care for people with MS.
DiepenbeekAges 18–65
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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.