Clinical trials
Physical Function clinical trials
Below are recruiting physical function clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 196 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06532851Recruiting
Exercise therapy for knee cartilage health
This study tests whether specific exercises can improve your knee cartilage health and daily function. It is for people with a meniscus tear who are at risk for knee arthritis but don't have arthritis yet.
Ar RamthaAges 35–55 - NCT06565481Recruiting
Testing movement and function in people with hemophilia
This study looks at how well certain tests measure movement and function in people with hemophilia. It may help improve how doctors track your condition.
ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT03869138Recruiting
Improving physical function after stroke using alternative therapies
This study tests alternative therapies to help improve physical abilities like walking, balance, and arm/leg function after a stroke. It may help if you can follow instructions and safely participate in supervised movement exercises.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–90 - NCT06675955RecruitingPhase 3
Extension study to keep taking ocrelizumab for multiple sclerosis
This extension study continues treatment with ocrelizumab for people with multiple sclerosis who are already taking it as part of a parent trial, to see how MS affects physical function over a longer time. It helps ensure you can keep receiving ocrelizumab even if it's not available where you live.
Amiens Cedex1Ages 18 years+ - NCT06819475Recruiting
Muscle health study for childhood leukemia survivors
This study uses imaging to look at how well the mitochondria (the tiny power plants inside your muscle cells) are working. It compares survivors of childhood leukemia who have low muscle mass to healthy volunteers, to understand muscle health and find ways to help.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07001241RecruitingPhase 2
Telehealth exercise for fatigue in rural cancer survivors
This study tests a 12-week home exercise program delivered via video calls, designed to help reduce fatigue and improve physical function in people who have finished treatment for breast or prostate cancer and live in rural areas.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–89 - NCT07083531Recruiting
Bone health study for older Black women with sickle cell trait
This study looks at how carrying the sickle cell trait (not the disease) affects bone density, physical function, and frailty in older African American women. It aims to help understand bone loss risk and prevent fractures.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 50 years+ - NCT07162298RecruitingPhase 2
Dragon boat racing vs. home exercise for breast cancer patients
This study compares dragon boat racing with unsupervised home exercise to see which better improves physical function and quality of life in breast cancer patients. It may help you become more active and feel better during recovery.
HangzhouAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT07446998RecruitingPhase 2
Study on enobosarm for weight loss in older adults on semaglutide
This trial tests if adding enobosarm (a muscle-preserving drug) to semaglutide (a weight-loss medication) can help older adults maintain muscle and improve physical function while losing weight. It may be an option for people who are already taking semaglutide and want to prevent muscle loss.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 65–100 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06887491Enrolling by invitation
Dual-tasking (thinking + moving) program for children with Duchenne MD
This study tests whether a special program that combines thinking tasks (like counting or remembering) with physical activities can help boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy improve their thinking, movement, and ability to do everyday tasks independently.
Ankara, CankayaAges 6–12 - NCT06201533Recruiting
Light exercise and thinking activities for memory
This study tests if a program that combines light physical activity with simple mental tasks can help improve memory and thinking in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It is for people who are not already exercising regularly and do not take memory medications.
Chiang MaiAges 60 years+ - NCT06710678Recruiting
Study breaks and thinking skills in medical students
This trial looks at how different types of study breaks affect attention and thinking in medical students. You will try brief social media or physical activity breaks to see which helps you think best.
Old Westbury, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07367126Recruiting
Nerve pain in knee osteoarthritis: Pain and function study
This study looks at nerve-related pain in people with knee osteoarthritis and how it affects their pain level and daily function. It may help understand if nerve pain is a key factor in your knee OA symptoms.
IstanbulAges 40–70 - NCT07185802Recruiting
PRP injection for recent ACL injury
This trial tests whether a shot of your own concentrated platelets (PRP) into the knee improves healing after a recent ACL injury. It's for people with mild to moderate ACL tears and no major other knee damage.
DhakaAges 18–50 - NCT06168006Recruiting
Exercise app for heart health after COVID
This study tests whether a smartphone exercise app can improve heart health and physical function in people who still have symptoms like fatigue or shortness of breath after COVID-19. If you qualify, you'll use the app to follow a home exercise program.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06861816Recruiting
Walking with dogs for teens on dialysis
This study looks at whether a program of walking with dogs can help teenagers on dialysis breathe easier and feel less tired. It focuses on how the program might improve your lungs and your ability to be active.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 13–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for physical function?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 196 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.