Clinical trials
Physical Function clinical trials
Below are recruiting physical function clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 194 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07081269Recruiting
Fitness and thinking skills in Alzheimer's risk
This study looks at how physical fitness relates to thinking skills (like planning and focus) in people who may be at risk for Alzheimer's. You would do some simple fitness tests and thinking tasks to help researchers understand if staying fit can protect your brain.
TaipeiAges 50–70 - NCT06396247RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Daily leg exercises to improve walking
This study tests a simple daily leg-strengthening routine to see if it helps people who have trouble walking short distances. You'll do easy resistance exercises at home, which might make it easier to walk and move around.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 65 years+ - NCT05566470Enrolling by invitation
Study of brain-muscle changes after major rotator cuff surgery
This study looks at how the brain and muscles work, along with mood and pain, in people after rotator cuff surgery for a major tear. It may help researchers understand recovery problems and psychological effects that can happen after surgery.
AnkaraAges 30–65 - NCT06937554Recruiting
Function and nutrition in fit leukemia patients
This trial looks at how exercise and nutrition affect fit adult leukemia patients during intensive chemotherapy. It aims to understand how to best support your recovery and well-being.
Rome, RMAges 18–70 - NCT07491484Recruiting
Physical function and quality of life in ALS patients
This trial measures how physical function affects daily life and well-being in people with ALS. It aims to understand how movement abilities impact patient-reported outcomes.
Salisbury, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06040762Recruiting
Get moving before bladder cancer surgery
This study tests whether a home-based exercise program before surgery can help improve physical function in people with bladder or upper tract urothelial cancer. If you are planning to have surgery to remove your bladder or upper urinary tract, you may be able to join.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT05225792Recruiting
Fast rehab program for leg injuries and amputations
This trial tests a rapid rehabilitation approach for people with certain leg injuries, including amputations and limb salvage, while you are already in standard rehab. It may help improve walking and balance after trauma by using a structured training program.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05826587Recruiting
Mobile coaching to prevent falls during heart rehab
This study adds a personalized home exercise program delivered by a smartphone app to standard outpatient heart rehabilitation. It aims to improve balance and strength to lower the chance of falling during the rehab period.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05621278Recruiting
School study of mental and physical well-being from kids to adults
This study follows students from middle school through high school and asks their parents and teachers questions about mental well-being and physical (body-related) health. It may help researchers understand what supports healthy development over time.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 9–65 - NCT05595499RecruitingPhase 2
Fisetin for better walking and strength in breast cancer survivors
This study tests whether fisetin (a natural compound) can improve physical function, like walking ability, in breast cancer survivors who feel frail. It may help strengthen muscles and improve daily activity after treatment.
Alhambra, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT04498806Enrolling by invitation
Using activity trackers to measure function in neck myelopathy
This study uses a wearable activity tracker (Fitbit app on your phone) to track how your physical function changes around the time of neck decompression surgery. It may help doctors better measure recovery and day-to-day movement after surgery.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–90 - NCT07633093Recruiting
Powered Leg Exoskeleton Effects on Walking in Older Adults
This study tests whether a motorized leg device (exoskeleton) can help older adults walk better and more easily. Researchers will compare how well people walk with and without the device to understand if it improves balance, strength, and walking speed.
ChangshaAges 18–75 - NCT07265973Recruiting
Preparing for recovery after vaginal prolapse surgery
This study tests a program of exercises and education before surgery to see if it helps people recover better after vaginal prolapse repair. It is for people scheduled for specific types of prolapse surgery.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18 years+ - NCT06669494Enrolling by invitation
Study on ICU muscle weakness detection and monitoring
This study aims to find better ways to detect and track muscle weakness that can happen during an ICU stay. If you or your loved one is in the ICU, this research could help improve early diagnosis and care.
Seoul, SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT06847113Recruiting
Walking Speed Before and After Knee Replacement
This study follows people who are getting a knee replacement to see how their walking speed changes over time—both when they walk at their own pace and as fast as they can. It helps doctors understand recovery better.
OsloAges 55 years+ - NCT07649356Recruiting
Estrogen and Muscle Function in Menopausal Women
This study compares how estrogen affects muscle strength and fitness in women before and after menopause. It aims to understand how hormonal changes during menopause impact physical health and may help researchers develop better support for women during this life stage.
AarhusAges 47 years+ - NCT07244913Recruiting
Tools for chronic low back pain relief
This trial compares two types of handheld tools—one with metal instruments and one that uses sound waves—to see which works better for long-term low back pain. It may help if you have had pain for at least 6 months and feel tightness in your hamstrings.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–55 - NCT06738394Recruiting
Exercise study for older adults with kidney disease
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can help older adults with chronic kidney disease improve their physical function and stay active. You have to be able to do exercise and not be on dialysis.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 65–100 - NCT04044963Recruiting
Exercise program before kidney transplant to improve physical strength
This trial tests whether a home exercise program before kidney transplant can improve physical function and strength. If you’re getting a transplant and can safely exercise, you may be able to join the study and help compare outcomes.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT05307367Recruiting
Study exercise and body muscle changes in advanced lung cancer
This study looks at why cancer can cause loss of muscle in people with advanced non–small cell lung cancer, and whether exercise can improve or explain those muscle changes. You may be asked to do physical testing and answer questionnaires while receiving standard palliative cancer treatment.
Copenhagen, DKAges 18–100 - NCT05701982Recruiting
Walking plus Tai Chi coach via video for COPD and pain
This study tests whether a phone/computer program that combines walking training with Tai Chi improves physical function (how well you move) in people who have COPD and long-term body or muscle pain. It may help you build strength, balance, and safer movement—especially if pain makes activity hard.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40–100 - NCT05877846Recruiting
Personalized care to improve physical function in older adults
This study looks at precision (personalized) approaches to help older adults improve physical function. It may include giving a specific supplement depending on lab results, and it requires regular study visits and ability to complete procedures.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 65–85 - NCT05912257Recruiting
Nutrition program before and after surgery to protect function
This study tests whether an “optimizing nutrition” plan before and after cancer surgery can help older adults maintain physical strength and daily functioning. You may be randomly assigned to the nutrition program or another study group, and you’ll be asked about diet and physical function.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 55 years+ - NCT06212349Recruiting
Physiotherapy for pain and quality of life in endometriosis
This trial tests a combined therapy and education program for women with endometriosis. It aims to reduce pelvic pain, improve muscle function, and enhance quality of life. If you have persistent pelvic pain and certain muscle issues, this study may help.
ValenciaAges 18–45
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for physical function?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 194 recruiting physical 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 physical 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 physical 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.