Clinical trials
Physical Function clinical trials
Below are recruiting physical function clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 188 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06907706Recruiting
Active living program for cancer survivors and caregivers
This study tests a program to help people affected by cancer become more active. It is for cancer survivors or their caregivers who live in certain areas of Houston.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06340282Recruiting
Virtual reality and exercise for older hospital patients
This trial tests if combining immersive virtual reality with physical exercise can improve thinking and physical function in older adults during a hospital stay. It may help patients stay mentally and physically active while in the hospital.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 75 years+ - NCT07768423Recruiting
Omega-3 supplements and red blood cell health in soccer players
This study looks at how taking omega-3 supplements (from fish oil) affects the red blood cells of soccer players. It might help improve their overall health and performance.
Katowice, Mikolowska 72aAges 16–35 - NCT07183072Recruiting
Scleroderma: Physical Performance and Functionality Study
This study looks at how scleroderma affects physical performance and daily function in children and adults. It aims to understand the impact of the disease on movement and everyday activities.
Çankaya, AnkaraAges 7 years+ - NCT07488806Recruiting
Understanding Nemaline Myopathy Over Time (Spain)
This study follows people with nemaline myopathy over time to better understand how the disease progresses. It helps researchers learn more about the condition and plan future treatments.
BarcelonaAges Any age - NCT07725146Recruiting
Lipedema symptom questionnaire validation study
This study is testing a new questionnaire to better understand lipedema symptoms in women. If you have been diagnosed with lipedema, your answers could help improve care for others with the condition.
Istanbul, KadıköyAges 18–75 - NCT07300423Recruiting
Parent views on physical activity in kids with constipation
This study asks parents of children with constipation to share their views on their child's physical activity. It aims to understand how physical activity relates to constipation in children.
AlingsåsAges 18 years+ - NCT07208825Recruiting
Conservative care for complex regional pain syndrome
This study tests whether a conservative treatment plan can help people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a condition where pain lasts longer than expected after an injury. You may qualify if you have had CRPS symptoms for up to 5 years and are between ages 18 and 70.
Oulu, North OstrobothniaAges 18–70 - NCT06953375Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for faster recovery after knee replacement
This study tests if adding a gentle electrical stimulation (called NMES) to standard physical therapy helps people recover strength faster after knee replacement surgery. It is for patients who go to specific UCHealth or Intermountain Health therapy clinics after their first total knee replacement.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06497816Recruiting
COPD Study: Health, Thinking, and Physical Abilities
This study looks at how health knowledge, physical abilities, thinking skills, and daily habits affect quality of life in people with COPD. It aims to find ways to better support patients.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 40 years+ - NCT06286891Recruiting
Frailty and lung function after pulmonary endarterectomy
This study looks at how frailty, physical ability, and lung function change in people who have had surgery to remove blood clots from the lungs (pulmonary endarterectomy). It aims to help doctors better understand recovery after this procedure.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07275528Recruiting
Task training for movement and daily life in cerebral palsy
This trial tests if a specific type of physical therapy—task-oriented circuit training—helps children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy move better and take part in more activities. It may be a good fit for children with mild motor challenges who haven't had recent treatments or surgeries.
IslamabadAges 5–12 - NCT06839794Recruiting
Exercise with thinking challenges for kids with cancer
This study tests whether physical activities that also require thinking (like dancing or obstacle courses) can help improve memory and problem-solving skills in children and teens undergoing cancer treatment.
BernAges 6–17 - NCT07048561Recruiting
Fitness and thinking skills in older adults
This study looks at how physical fitness connects to thinking skills like planning and memory in older adults. If you join, you will complete fitness tests and thinking tasks to help researchers understand this link.
TaipeiAges 65 years+ - NCT07562100Recruiting
AI-Powered Exercise Program for Oral Cancer Patients Returning to Work
This study tests a smartphone-based exercise and wellness program designed to help people recently diagnosed with oral cancer prepare their body and mind before treatment, with the goal of helping them return to work faster and more safely. Researchers will track whether the program improves recovery and reduces healthcare costs.
TaipeiAges 20–70 - NCT07291505Recruiting
Fear of movement study in distal radius fracture patients
This study looks at fear of movement in adults who have a broken wrist (distal radius fracture) and were treated without surgery. It aims to understand how this fear affects recovery.
DenizliAges 18–65 - NCT05814094Recruiting
Testing a red blood transfusion approach during ECMO
This study looks at whether giving red blood cell transfusions in a specific way is practical and safe for people receiving ECMO (a heart-lung support machine). It’s mainly a feasibility study, meaning the goal is to see if the plan can be carried out smoothly and safely.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT05413616Recruiting
Personalized nutrition and activity therapy for older hospital patients
This study tests whether a tailored nutrition plan plus a step-by-step exercise program can improve physical strength and performance in older adults in the hospital. It compares these interventions to the usual hospital care you would normally get.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 65 years+ - NCT06662955Recruiting
Exercise with sound cues after ACL reconstruction
This study tests if adding sounds (like a metronome beat) to your rehab exercises helps your leg muscles work better after ACL reconstruction. It is for athletes who had their ACL surgery within the past 2 weeks and are ready to start moving.
Salaya, Changwat Nakhon PathomAges 18–35 - NCT06680492Recruiting
Nutrition and muscle health after weight loss surgery
This study looks at how nutrition affects muscle strength and function in people who have bariatric surgery. It may help you understand how to keep your muscles healthy after surgery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT06611527Recruiting
Breathing therapy to improve lung function after heart surgery
This study tests a breathing treatment using mild air pressure after heart surgery to help your lungs work better and reduce complications. It may be an option for people at higher risk for lung problems or those with early breathing issues after surgery.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07611565Recruiting
Sensory therapy versus physical therapy for children with athetoid cerebral palsy
This study compares two types of therapy—sensory integration therapy (which uses activities to help the brain process movement and touch) and conventional physical therapy—to see which better improves movement and motor skills in children with athetoid cerebral palsy (a type of cerebral palsy affecting smooth, controlled movement).
Mansehra, KPKAges 6–12 - NCT07637383Recruiting
Exercise Program to Improve Daily Function in Hospital Care
This study tests whether a structured exercise program can help patients in intermediate care hospitals regain their ability to do everyday activities like walking and self-care. The program is designed for people recovering from illness or injury.
Manresa, BarcelonaAges 65 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for physical function?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 188 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.