Clinical trials
Motor Function clinical trials
Below are recruiting motor function clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 145 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05876169Enrolling by invitation
Study how jaw surgery changes neck and jaw movement
This study looks at how orthognathic (jaw alignment) surgery affects how your jaw and neck muscles move. It may help doctors better understand recovery and movement changes after surgery.
UmeåAges 16–50 - NCT05708885Recruiting
Testing a tool to change esophagus muscle movement
This study looks at how a device affects how the esophagus muscles squeeze and relax. It may help people better understand swallowing problems, even if their usual esophagus test looks normal.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18–90 - NCT05142943Recruiting
Virtual reality to improve arm function after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether a virtual reality program that creates a feeling of body ownership can help improve arm and hand movement in people who have an incomplete spinal cord injury in the neck. It aims to find a new, engaging way to boost recovery.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–99 - NCT04755699RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Electrical stimulation study for hand or limb movement recovery
This early-stage study tests whether regular, skin-based electrical stimulation can help people with paralysis or weakness regain movement. You would attend frequent clinic sessions for months, while the team checks your ability to follow instructions and your safety.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT03288220Recruiting
Brain stimulation trial to improve arm movement
This trial studies whether a specific kind of non-painful brain stimulation (TMS) can improve arm and hand movement. It tests this in healthy volunteers and in people recovering from stroke.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06925425Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for arm skills in children with cerebral palsy
This study tests if a special electrical stimulation therapy, used during specific tasks, can improve arm and hand control in children with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. It aims to help kids with moderate to severe motor challenges gain better use of their upper limbs.
Alexandria, EgyptAges 2–6 - NCT07567599Enrolling by invitation
Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson's Disease
This study follows people with Parkinson's disease who are having a surgical procedure called deep brain stimulation (DBS), where thin electrodes are placed in the brain to help control movement symptoms. Researchers will track how well the surgery works and how it affects daily activities.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges Any age - NCT06451874Recruiting
Exercise for older veterans with memory and walking concerns
This study tests whether personalized exercise programs can help older veterans who walk slowly and have mild memory or thinking concerns. The goal is to improve your physical and mental function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06807892Recruiting
Comparing exercise games for thinking and movement in Huntington's disease
This study tests two different types of video game-based exercises to see which one better helps thinking skills, movement, and mood in people with Huntington's disease. You would play these games as part of your care, and the results may guide future therapy choices.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT02543424Recruiting
Testing movement and thinking in brain-injury and cerebral palsy
This study looks at how people’s arm/hand movement and attention-thinking skills work after brain injury or cerebral palsy. You might be invited to tasks and simple instructions to help researchers understand function and possible support strategies.
Ottignies, Brabant WallonAges 5 years+ - NCT07553507Enrolling by invitation
Physical Activity Program for Preschool Children's Movement Skills
This study tests whether a physical activity program at school helps preschool children develop better movement skills and healthy activity habits. Researchers will track how much children move throughout the day and how well they can run, jump, and play.
Maia, Porto DistrictAges 3–6 - NCT03206190Recruiting
Study for early SPG4 symptoms in family members
This study looks at people in families with a known SPG4 gene change (a SPAST mutation) to understand early, subtle signs and the beginning of symptoms. It may help researchers find better ways to detect SPG4 earlier, before full walking problems start.
TübingenAges 18–70 - NCT04474106Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for new spinal cord injuries
This study tests whether extracorporeal shock wave therapy (non-surgical shock waves delivered from outside the body) can improve movement and sensation after a recent spinal cord injury. It may help people recover motor (movement) and sensory (feeling) function within months after injury.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18–99 - NCT06543888Recruiting
Exoskeleton training for walking and daily tasks in older adults
This study tests whether a passive lower-limb exoskeleton can help older adults walk better and do daily activities more easily. You will wear the device during training sessions to see if it improves your movement and independence.
Taoyuan, GuishanAges 60 years+ - NCT07554833Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Motor and Memory Skills
This study tests whether repeated magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the brain can help improve movement and thinking problems in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will measure how the treatment affects your motor control and cognitive function over the study period.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 50–90 - NCT07366697Recruiting
Using wrist sensors to measure daily arm use after stroke
This study tests whether wearing small activity monitors on both wrists for 3 days can better measure how stroke affects daily two-handed tasks. It aims to improve understanding of real-world arm function.
LeuvenAges 18–80 - NCT05982730Recruiting
Segway training for balance and thinking in Parkinson's
This study tests whether practicing balance on a Segway can improve walking and thinking for people with moderate Parkinson's. You will train on a Segway while getting special sensory cues, and researchers will see if it helps your motor skills and cognitive function.
Dallas, TexasAges 50–85 - NCT05981989Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation to improve arm and hand function after stroke
This trial tests if a device placed near the spinal cord can help improve movement, feeling, and pain after a stroke. It is for people who have had one stroke and have weakness on one side of the body.
Hualien CityAges 20–70 - NCT03286686Recruiting
Study of thinking and hand skills after brain injury
This study looks at how people with an injury to the back part of the brain (posterior parietal cortex) process what they see and guide their movements. It may help researchers better understand the symptoms and improve future therapies.
BronAges 18–75 - NCT06777186Recruiting
Motor skills and balance study for autism
This study looks at motor skills, balance, and social adaptation in children with autism. It aims to understand how these areas are connected and could help improve therapies.
Kirikkale, KırıkkaleAges 4–21 - NCT06393439Recruiting
Virtual reality for functional movement disorder
This study tests whether virtual reality can help people with functional or essential tremor. You may join if you have one of these tremor types or are a healthy volunteer.
GrazAges 18–65 - NCT06057584Recruiting
Sensory and motor training for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests a special training program that combines touch and movement exercises to help people who have had a stroke improve the use of their affected arm and hand. It is designed for those who still have some movement but also have trouble with sensation.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 20 years+ - NCT06690073Recruiting
Motor relearning program for stroke recovery
This trial tests a motor relearning program to help people who had a stroke more than six months ago improve their ability to move and walk. It focuses on retraining the brain and body to work together for everyday activities.
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionAges 45–65 - NCT07283276Recruiting
Core training vs cognitive training for ankle instability
This study tests whether special core exercises or mental training can help improve your balance and control after repeated ankle sprains. If you have chronic ankle instability, this could help you find which type of training works best.
CairoAges 18–30
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for motor function?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 145 recruiting motor function 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 motor function 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 motor function 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.