Clinical trials
Physical Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting physical therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 324 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07128446Recruiting
Goal setting with COPM in the PICU
This trial is testing a new way to set goals for children in the pediatric intensive care unit. Researchers want to see if a tool called COPM helps caregivers and therapists work together to choose the most important rehab goals.
Seoul, Gangnam-guAges 1–18 - 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 - 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 - NCT06500169Recruiting
Golf exercise study for prostate cancer survivors
This study tests if golf can help men with prostate cancer feel better and stay healthy. It's for men who are on hormone therapy and want to try a gentle, fun exercise.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 55–85 - NCT06520592Enrolling by invitation
Augmented reality to help CPAP use for sleep apnea
This study tests whether using augmented reality (AR) can make it easier for people with moderate to severe sleep apnea to use a CPAP machine, which helps keep their airway open during sleep. It aims to see if AR can improve comfort and adherence to CPAP therapy.
Tainan, TaiwanAges Any age - NCT06329531Recruiting
Validating a tool for cancer survivors in rehab
This study tests a new questionnaire that helps occupational therapists understand the needs of cancer survivors. It is for patients already receiving care at a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR) clinic to see how well the tool works.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06804564Recruiting
Cold vs warm water for muscle pain recovery
This trial compares cold water and warm water immersion to see which helps recover from muscle soreness after exercise. If you are a healthy young man with moderate muscle pain from working out, this study may help you recover faster.
Biała Podlaska, Lublin VoivodeshipAges 18–25 - NCT05978414Recruiting
Jaw and Pelvis Connections in Women After Prolapse Surgery
This study looks at how the jaw joint and pelvis may be connected in women who have had surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and also have endometriosis. It aims to find new links that could help guide treatment.
PoznanAges 18–60 - NCT05687604Recruiting
Telehealth program to reduce cancer risk behaviors
This trial offers a scalable telehealth (phone/video) program to help people improve cancer risk habits like low physical activity, higher body weight, and smoking. It may help by giving structured coaching and support in the privacy of your home.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06858189RecruitingPhase 2
Path to Wellness: therapy plus physical activity
This study combines talk therapy with a physical activity program to help treat depression or anxiety. It may help you feel better in both your mind and body.
Manhattan, KansasAges 18–65 - NCT01072825Recruiting
Study for adults with gender incongruence not on hormone therapy
This study focuses on adults (18+) who are transgender and have not started hormone treatment yet. It aims to better understand gender incongruence and support care planning.
GhentAges 18 years+ - NCT06672328Recruiting
Can watching movements boost function in kids with CP?
This study tests whether watching and then practicing movements (action observation training) can improve everyday functional skills in children with spastic cerebral palsy. It could help children move better and more independently.
IslamabadAges 5–12 - NCT07253974Recruiting
Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Recovery Study
This study follows people who had a stroke linked to atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and are in a rehabilitation program. Researchers want to see how recovery goes and what helps patients improve.
BarcelonaAges 18–99 - NCT04716322Recruiting
Adapted activity program for chronic health conditions in adults
This study tests a 16-week, tailored physical activity program at Mon Stade for adults with certain long-term health problems. It may help improve health and wellbeing through supervised exercise sessions held twice per week.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07630142Recruiting
Massage methods for chronic neck pain: an imaging study
This trial compares two types of massage—long, gentle strokes versus a handheld massager—for relieving long-lasting neck pain. Ultrasound imaging will be used to see how the muscles respond.
PoznanAges 18–60 - NCT07295457Recruiting
Exercise to prevent pain from hormone therapy in breast cancer
This trial tests whether starting a gentle exercise program early can help prevent or reduce joint and muscle pain caused by aromatase inhibitors (a common breast cancer medicine). It is for women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer who are not yet experiencing severe pain from their treatment.
LyonAges 18–75 - NCT06690658Recruiting
Home arm exercises with a robotic trainer
This trial tests whether a robotic trainer can help people do upper body exercises on their own. It may be a good fit if you can sit without back support and follow simple instructions.
Raanana, IsraelAges 18 years+ - NCT06535243Recruiting
Lifespan Integration therapy for complex PTSD
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called Lifespan Integration (LI) for people with complex PTSD. It aims to see if LI can help reduce symptoms and improve well-being.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07491549Recruiting
Pain education group therapy for chronic pain
This trial tests if group education about pain can help people with chronic pain move more, feel better, and have less fear of movement. It's looking for adults whose pain has lasted more than 3 months and affects their daily life.
Tartu, TartuAges 16–65 - NCT07362277Recruiting
Mat Pilates for Sedentary Young Women
This study tests if Mat Pilates helps young women who are not active feel more connected to their bodies and become more physically active. You may join if you are between 18 and 29, live a mostly inactive lifestyle, and have not exercised regularly in the last 2 months.
Konya, TyrkeyAges 18–29 - NCT06581939Recruiting
Early rehab with nutrition after ICU ventilation
This study tests whether starting physical therapy and tailored nutrition early and continuing for a longer time helps people recover after being on a breathing machine and blood pressure support in the ICU.
AlbiAges 18 years+ - NCT06938568Recruiting
Personalized back training for low back pain
This study tests a personalized back exercise program for people with long-lasting low back pain that limits their daily activities. The goal is to see if it helps improve physical function and reduce pain.
Lucerne, Canton of LucerneAges 18–65 - NCT07662629Recruiting
Hyperbaric oxygen and exercise for breast cancer pain
This study tests if adding hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber) to a gentle exercise program can help reduce bone, joint, or muscle pain caused by hormone therapy in older women who had breast cancer.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 65–75 - NCT07025070Recruiting
Exercise and brain health in active vs. inactive adults
This study looks at how physical activity affects brain health in healthy adults. It compares people who exercise regularly with those who are not very active, to see if staying active helps keep the brain sharp.
Madrid, MadridAges 40–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for physical therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 324 recruiting physical therapy 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 therapy 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 therapy 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.