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
- NCT07847424Recruiting
Daily heat therapy for people reducing physical activity
This study tests whether daily heat therapy (sauna sessions) can help maintain fitness and health when people temporarily reduce their physical activity. If you are a healthy adult, you might be able to join and contribute to understanding how heat affects the body.
Provo, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07173166Recruiting
Managing side effects after CAR-T treatment
This study tests if non-drug approaches like lifestyle changes or supportive care can reduce nerve-related side effects in people with blood cancers who are receiving CAR-T therapy. It aims to help patients feel better during treatment.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–80 - NCT07253857Recruiting
Hand and arm therapy for children with cerebral palsy
This study tests a special hand and arm therapy for children with spastic cerebral palsy. The therapy also includes leg exercises to improve movement. It may help your child use their hands and arms better.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 6–12 - NCT07731750Recruiting
Smart pain treatment plan for chronic low back pain
This study tests a computer-based tool to help choose the best pain treatments for people with chronic low back pain. It compares different treatments to see which ones work best for each person.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 25 years+ - NCT06955117Recruiting
McKenzie vs manual therapy for low back pain
This study compares two physical therapy methods to see which works better for low back pain that has lasted more than 4 weeks. It could help you find a more effective treatment without surgery or strong medication.
Malakand, KPKAges 35–45 - NCT07223346Recruiting
Fitness and therapy for Latina cancer survivors
This trial offers a program combining exercise and mental health support for Latina women in Colorado who have recently finished cancer treatment or are still undergoing it. It aims to improve well-being through group sessions focused on physical activity and coping skills.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07227181Recruiting
Animal assisted therapy for trauma and surgery patients
This study tests whether spending time with a therapy dog can help patients recover from trauma or emergency general surgery. It may reduce stress and improve healing.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 4–99 - NCT07378722Recruiting
Personalized music therapy for balance in Parkinson's disease
This study tests whether listening to personalized music can help improve balance and walking in people with Parkinson's. If you have mild balance issues and are between 45 and 55, this trial might be a good fit.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–55 - 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+ - NCT04104126Recruiting
Blood flow restriction therapy for an Achilles injury
This trial looks at whether “blood flow restriction” during exercise can improve healing for people with an Achilles injury. You may be asked to also do standard physical therapy, but the study focuses on the added blood-flow-restriction approach.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06573983Recruiting
Fall prevention program for older veterans
This study aims to improve fall prevention for older veterans. It tests a program that combines telehealth check-ins with a caregiver-supported physical assessment to reduce fall risk. Participation may help you feel safer and more stable.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 65 years+ - NCT07472543Recruiting
Virtual reality exercises for leg lymphedema after cancer surgery
This trial tests whether virtual reality-based exercises can help reduce leg swelling caused by lymphedema after gynecological or other cancer surgery. It may be a good option if you have lymphedema in one leg and can commit to daily sessions for a month.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06409754Recruiting
Brain-computer interface for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests a brain-computer interface system that helps move your arm using electrical stimulation. It is for people who have had a stroke at least 6 months ago and have lasting weakness in one arm.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18 years+ - NCT03799991Recruiting
Balance therapy for people with early-to-moderate Alzheimer’s
This trial tests whether an 8-week balance and movement program can help people with early-to-moderate Alzheimer’s who also have inner-ear (vestibular) balance loss. You and a caregiver may learn exercises and attend weekly visits, while researchers compare the results to an active control program.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 60 years+ - NCT07243327Recruiting
Shockwave therapy vs standard rehab for hip pain
This trial compares two treatments—shockwave therapy and conventional physical therapy—for long-lasting pain on the outside of the hip, often called trochanteric pain syndrome. It aims to find which option works better for people whose hip pain has persisted for months.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07832318Recruiting
Herbal injection for chronic sciatica
This trial tests whether an herbal injection into acupuncture points can safely reduce leg pain from sciatica that has lasted more than 3 months. It compares this treatment to usual care, and may offer a new option for people who haven't found relief.
Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 19–70 - NCT07098754Recruiting
Physical therapy for neck pain and posture improvement
This study compares different physical therapy techniques to improve neck posture and reduce pain in people with myofascial pain syndrome. It may help if you have mild to moderate neck pain from muscle knots and are open to physiotherapy.
Bahawalpur, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT06052826RecruitingPhase 2
Geriatric support to speed recovery after CAR-T for older adults
This study tests whether extra geriatric support before and after CAR-T cell therapy helps people 60 and older recover faster. It is for patients with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma or multiple myeloma who are scheduled for an FDA-approved CAR-T treatment.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT03545477Recruiting
Curved walking training for stroke, Parkinson's and hip fracture recovery
This study tests whether practicing walking in curved paths can help people recovering from a stroke, Parkinson's disease, or a recent hip fracture improve their balance and mobility. If you have one of these conditions and are in a rehabilitation program, this training might make everyday walking easier.
Lissone, Monza E BrianzaAges 18–90 - NCT07015541Recruiting
Quadriceps strengthening after ACL reconstruction
This trial is for people who have had ACL surgery on one knee only (not both knees) and want to strengthen their quadriceps. It tests if adding special muscle stimulation or blood flow restriction training helps recovery.
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaAges 13–17 - NCT04226534Recruiting
Join a study measuring effort in healthy trained people
This study builds a database by having healthy, trained volunteers do maximal effort physical tests while measuring how the body responds. It may help researchers better understand exercise performance and safety, though you’re likely not receiving a treatment for an illness.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT03096366Recruiting
Blood flow restriction rehab after ACL knee surgery
This trial studies whether a special exercise method that limits blood flow to the thigh (called blood flow restriction training) can improve quadriceps strength and function during recovery after arthroscopic ACL surgery. If you qualify, you would join a structured physical therapy program and follow the study’s rehab plan.
Houston, TexasAges 14–55 - NCT07867730Recruiting
Breathing exercises help people on ventilators with stiff lungs
This study tests two breathing exercises, inspiratory muscle training and positive expiratory pressure, for people in the ICU on a breathing machine. It aims to see if these exercises can improve breathing and recovery for patients with restrictive lung disease.
IslamabadAges 18–60 - NCT07865403Recruiting
Online psychological support for fibromyalgia
This trial tests an online program that combines psychological support with physical rehabilitation to help manage fibromyalgia symptoms. It aims to improve well-being and daily functioning from home.
Rome, RomeAges 18–70
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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.