Clinical trials
Manual Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting manual therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 52 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07719452Enrolling by invitation
Strengthening exercise for chronic low back pain
This study tests if adding a specific low back strengthening exercise to standard physical therapy helps people with long-lasting low back pain. It is for Tricare beneficiaries who have had back pain for at least 3 months without leg pain.
Fort Sam Houston, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06945380Recruiting
Mobile app teaching caregivers massage for nerve pain from chemo
This study tests if a mobile app can help caregivers learn massage techniques to ease nerve pain (numbness, tingling, or burning) in patients who have lingering symptoms from chemotherapy. It's for people who finished chemo at least 6 months ago and still have moderate-to-severe symptoms.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07641621Recruiting
Chiropractic Ankle Treatment and Jump Performance Study
This study tests whether chiropractic ankle manipulation improves how high and powerfully you can jump. Researchers will work with recreationally active adults to see if this treatment affects athletic performance.
Seneca Falls, New YorkAges 18–35 - NCT07278570Recruiting
Tracking muscle stiffness with MRI during hands-on therapy for low back pain
This study uses a special MRI scan to see if hands-on therapy (manual therapy) helps reduce muscle stiffness and pain in people with chronic low back pain. It aims to find a better way to measure how well this treatment works.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07326475Enrolling by invitation
Soccer training study for boys ages 11-13
This study looks at how different soccer training methods affect movement and performance in young male players. It may help coaches understand which training techniques work best.
GdanskAges 11–13 - NCT07725198Recruiting
Neck muscle responses after upper neck therapy
This trial looks at how a specific neck therapy affects a small muscle at the top of your neck. It may help researchers understand how hands-on treatment works for neck pain or stiffness.
Fort Myers, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT07721389Recruiting
Breathing exercises vs. manual therapy for forward head posture
This study compares two non-drug treatments—special breathing exercises and hands-on manual therapy—to see which works better for fixing forward head posture and reducing neck pain in university students.
Istanbul, ZeytinburnuAges 18–28 - NCT05447338Recruiting
Manual therapy for neck pain with limited neck motion
This trial tests whether hands-on/manual physical therapy helps people with neck pain and reduced neck movement. It may help improve motion and reduce symptoms if your neck pain fits the trial’s type and severity.
CórdobaAges 25–50 - NCT06265636Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for jaw pain and function in TMD
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve in your jaw can reduce pain and improve chewing, talking, and mouth opening for people with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).
Alcorcón, MadridAges 18–65 - NCT06501430Recruiting
Treatment for shin splints in amateur football players
This trial tests two muscle-relaxation techniques to reduce pain from shin splints in amateur football players. It may help you recover faster and get back to playing.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT06590766Recruiting
Acupuncture and massage for cancer patients in and after hospital
This trial studies whether adding acupuncture and hands-on therapies to standard care can improve quality of life for cancer patients. It starts in the hospital and continues as you transition back home.
Haifa, IsraelAges 18–100 - NCT06627855Recruiting
Fascial stretch method for jaw pain relief
This study tests a hands-on technique called the fascial distortion model to see if it works better than a sham treatment for reducing jaw, face, or neck pain. It may help if you have had a jaw disorder for at least 3 months.
Merkez, Karabük ProvinceAges 18–64 - NCT06906107Recruiting
Neck pain study: testing a personalized treatment approach
This study is testing a method to see which neck pain patients benefit most from manual therapy and exercise. You may be eligible if you have neck pain (with or without arm symptoms) and have not had recent whiplash, neck surgery, or certain other conditions.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–70 - NCT07166068Recruiting
Movement therapy for knee osteoarthritis inflammation
This study tests whether specific mobilization exercises can reduce inflammation in people with knee osteoarthritis. It aims to see if these movements help lower markers of inflammation and improve pain.
Jizan, Jazan RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07304557Recruiting
Exercise therapy for jaw joint disorders
This study tests whether specific exercises can reduce pain and improve jaw and tongue function in people with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). It may help if you have jaw pain or clicking and have not had recent neck or jaw therapy.
Ankara, ALTINDAGAges 18–65 - NCT07518732Enrolling by invitation
Thoracic Spine Treatment: Massage and Manipulation Study
This study tests whether hands-on treatments—spinal manipulation and massage—can reduce back pain, improve flexibility, and help with sleep in older adults with long-standing mid-back problems. You would receive these treatments over time and answer questions about your pain and sleep.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07296380Enrolling by invitation
Survey on manual therapy views for Turkish physiotherapists
This study is a survey that asks physiotherapists in Turkey about their views and behaviors related to manual therapy. If you are a physiotherapist with some manual therapy experience, your answers will help researchers understand how therapists think about and use this approach.
Denizli, DenizliAges 22–65 - NCT06826300Enrolling by invitation
Elbow treatment study for archers and kart drivers
This study tests a special elbow technique on healthy 18-year-old archers who also race go-karts. It looks at how the elbow treatment might affect performance.
GdanskAges 18 years+ - NCT06602375Recruiting
Physical therapy and exercise for jaw pain
This study tests if adding manual physical therapy and exercise to standard dental care helps active-duty service members with jaw pain (temporomandibular disorders). It aims to see if this combination works better than dental care alone.
Fort Sam Houston, TexasAges 18–55 - NCT04690439Recruiting
Light therapy to treat breast cancer–related arm swelling
This trial studies whether a noninvasive light-based treatment (photobiomodulation) can reduce breast cancer–related lymphedema, which is swelling in the arm or chest area due to lymph fluid buildup. If you qualify, you’ll be asked to follow a set treatment and follow-up schedule to see if symptoms improve safely.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT05852314Recruiting
Problem-solving support for new mothers with suicidal thoughts
This trial tests a structured problem-solving counseling approach for women who are feeling suicidal during the post-birth period. It may help by reducing suicidal thoughts for mothers who do not need urgent hospital-level psychiatric care.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 16–44 - NCT04708808Recruiting
Music therapy during ultrasound-guided abortion procedure
This trial tests whether listening to music during an ultrasound-guided vacuum aspiration procedure can help make the procedure more comfortable or less stressful. It focuses on people having first-trimester pregnancy termination under local anesthesia.
Hong Kong, ShatinAges 18 years+ - NCT07168213Recruiting
Comparing oxygen monitors during high-flow nasal oxygen
This study tests whether two different oxygen monitors change how much extra oxygen doctors give you during high-flow nasal oxygen therapy. If you are in the ICU and already on this type of oxygen, the researchers want to see if using a different monitor helps keep your oxygen levels stable.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07696936Recruiting
Robot vs manual arm artery brain scan trial
This trial tests if a robot can help perform a brain artery scan through the wrist as safely and effectively as the standard manual method. It might be an option if you need a detailed look at blood vessels in your brain.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for manual therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 52 recruiting manual therapy 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 manual therapy 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 manual therapy 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.