Clinical trials
Physical Function clinical trials
Below are recruiting physical function clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 189 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT07803068Recruiting
Ashwagandha supplement and weight training for strength and focus
This study tests whether taking ashwagandha, an herb often used for stress, for 12 weeks can boost strength, brain function, and stress resilience when combined with your regular weight training. It's for healthy, active men who already lift weights regularly.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 25–40 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07872176Recruiting
Personalized exercise program for older adults
This study tests a personalized exercise program delivered through an app to help older adults stay active and healthy. It aims to see if tailored exercises can improve physical function and overall well-being.
SeoulAges 65 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 - NCT07848802Recruiting
Physical function and fall risk in older adults
This study looks at how a program for older adults affects physical function and the risk of falling. It involves assessments to see if the program helps keep you steady and active.
Lalín, PontevedraAges 70 years+ - NCT07805044Enrolling by invitation
Body monitoring study for overall health and resilience
This study uses wearable sensors and a digital body twin to measure how your body responds to a physical challenge. It aims to understand resilience in people with various health conditions, which could lead to better health insights.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT07776353Recruiting
Understanding weight loss in advanced cancer
This study looks at how weight loss and muscle loss affect people with advanced cancer. It aims to find different types of weight loss to better guide treatment and care.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07674407Recruiting
Fear of movement and physical function in back pain
This study looks at how fear of movement relates to physical function in people with long-term low back pain from a herniated disc. It may help understand how to improve daily activities.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT07564427Recruiting
Electromagnetic therapy to reduce pain after hip replacement
This study tests whether a special electromagnetic therapy, added to standard recovery exercises, can reduce pain and improve movement after hip replacement surgery. The therapy is non-invasive and may help you regain function faster.
TaipeiAges 18–99 - NCT07545499Recruiting
Daily rhythms and physical recovery after COVID-19
This study looks at how your body's natural daily rhythms (sleep-wake cycles, energy patterns) affect physical function and daily activities in people recovering from long COVID. Understanding these patterns may help develop better recovery strategies.
Ankara, AltindağAges 18–65 - NCT07403331Recruiting
Nerve pain in legs: spinal cord stimulation plus team care
This trial tests a treatment bundle that combines a spinal cord stimulator (a device that sends mild electrical pulses to your spine to block pain signals) with a team of specialists (like a psychologist and physical therapist) to reduce chronic nerve pain in the legs and improve your ability to move and function.
OsloAges 18–60 - NCT07392944Recruiting
Exercise program for older adults in nursing homes
This trial tests a multicomponent exercise program for older adults living in nursing homes. The goal is to see if it improves physical function, thinking skills, and reduces falls risk.
PortoAges 65 years+ - NCT07373587Recruiting
Nutrition and exercise plan to prevent disability in older patients
This trial tests whether a personalized diet and exercise program can help older adults avoid losing function while in the hospital. If you are staying in a geriatric ward and can follow instructions, this study may help you stay stronger and more independent.
Copenhagen, Capital RegionAges 65 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+ - NCT07322653Recruiting
Supplements to improve fitness in older adults with muscle loss
This study tests whether a special drink (MediDrink Platinum+) and a bean protein supplement can help improve fitness and muscle strength in older adults who are malnourished and have muscle loss. If you are 60 or older, underweight, and have lost muscle, this trial may offer a way to see if these supplements can help you get stronger.
BudapestAges 60 years+ - NCT07275424RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a drug to improve physical function in older adults
This study tests a drug called elamipretide to see if it can improve physical function in older adults with lower mitochondrial health. It may help you keep your energy and independence as you age.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 65–80 - 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+ - NCT07225257Recruiting
Recovering Physical Function After ICU Stay in Older Adults
This study looks at how to help older adults regain physical strength after a serious illness that required time in the ICU. It aims to find the best ways to help you recover daily activities like walking and moving around.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–99 - NCT07170527Recruiting
Metabolic signs, recovery, and physical function after ICU stay
This study looks at whether certain molecules in the blood (metabolic signatures) are linked to how well people recover physically after a serious illness requiring intensive care. By understanding these links, doctors might be able to better predict and support recovery.
Ede, GelderlandAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for physical function?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 189 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.