Clinical trials
Physical Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting physical therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 339 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07500922Recruiting
Menopause effects on brain activity study
This study looks at how menopause affects brain signals controlling movement. It offers combined hormone treatment to eligible women.
JyväskyläAges 50–59 - NCT06965595Enrolling by invitation
Physiotherapy after gynecological abdominal surgery
This trial tests different physiotherapy methods to see which helps most with recovery after gynecological abdominal surgery. It may be a good fit if you've recently had a hysterectomy or similar surgery and want to improve your recovery.
KayseriAges 18 years+ - NCT05994833Recruiting
Virtual physical therapy for injured runners
This study tests whether virtual physical therapy sessions can help runners with long-lasting injuries like runner's knee or Achilles tendinitis. You would join online therapy for a month instead of in-person visits, and they will check how you improve.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT07672093Recruiting
Dry needling for forearm muscle knots
This study tests whether inserting a thin needle (dry needling) into a tight muscle knot in your forearm can help release it without causing pain. It's for healthy adults who have a non-painful knot in their dominant arm.
Reus, TarragonaAges 18–40 - NCT06474429Recruiting
Movement test for chronic low back pain recovery
This study tests whether a simple movement screening test can help physical therapists decide when someone with chronic lower back pain is ready to stop treatment. If you join, you will do a few basic movements to see how your back is doing.
Plano, TexasAges 18–49 - NCT06462209Recruiting
Ladder vs. plyometric training for female cricket players
This study compares two types of training—ladder drills and plyometric jumps—to see which one might improve your performance on the cricket field. If you're a healthy female cricket player who hasn't had a recent leg injury, you could help find out which training works best.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–25 - NCT07692126Recruiting
Neck pain and hand strength: core vs shoulder exercises
This study compares two types of exercises to see which better improves hand grip strength and neck pain. If you have had chronic myofascial neck pain (trigger points) in the upper shoulder muscle for over 6 months, this trial may help find which exercise works best for you.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 25–45 - NCT07454356Recruiting
Device to help knee bending after replacement
This study tests a non-surgical device called Knee Flexionater to help people who have limited knee bending after total knee replacement. The goal is to improve knee motion and avoid a second surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 40 years+ - NCT07451106Recruiting
Wearable bladder sensor for pelvic health therapy
This trial tests whether a wearable sensor for the bladder can help guide pelvic health physical therapy. It is designed for people who are already referred to pelvic PT, including postpartum women and men who have had prostate surgery.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06502626Recruiting
Sprint interval training for field hockey players
This trial tests whether short, intense sprint workouts can improve performance for field hockey players. If you are an active player aged 18–30, this study could help you get faster and fitter on the field.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT06509711Recruiting
Jump training on sand for volleyball players
This study tests whether jumping exercises on sand can help volleyball players jump higher and move better. If you are a healthy male player, this may help improve your game.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 17–35 - NCT07208630Recruiting
Mobilization therapy for seniors' movement and thinking
This trial tests a hands-on therapy called instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization to see if it improves how well you move and think. It may help seniors who struggle with balance or memory.
GizaAges 65–75 - NCT07188350Recruiting
Electrical muscle stimulation for patients on a breathing machine
This trial tests whether low-level electrical pulses to the leg muscles can help prevent weakness in patients who need a breathing tube (ventilator) for more than 48 hours. It aims to see if this treatment helps patients recover faster.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07002983Recruiting
Shoulder exercises to help after mastectomy
This study is testing whether special exercises that retrain how you control your shoulder muscles can help reduce pain and improve movement after mastectomy. It is for women who had breast cancer surgery in the last few months and are now having shoulder problems.
GizaAges 40–55 - 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+ - NCT07291310Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality therapy for children with brachial plexus injury
This trial tests if playing virtual reality games while doing dual tasks can help the brain rewire and improve arm function in children with a brachial plexus injury. It could offer a fun and engaging new approach to rehabilitation.
Istanbul, CevizlibağAges 7–14 - NCT06836934Enrolling by invitation
Knee brace vs. wedge for osteoarthritis
This study compares two non-surgical options—a soft knee brace vs. a lateral wedge shoe insert—to see which better relieves pain and improves function in people with knee osteoarthritis. If you're between 40 and 60 and have pain on one side of your knee, this study may help you find better relief.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 40–60 - NCT06732765Recruiting
Eloda with or without muscle energy for back pain relief
This trial tests whether adding a muscle relaxation technique to Eloda treatment helps people with lower back pain caused by a tight muscle near the hip. It aims to find a more effective way to reduce pain and improve movement.
Sialkot, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT06673953Recruiting
Breathing training for heart surgery recovery with neck posture problems
This trial tests whether a breathing exercise device can improve heart and lung function in men who had heart bypass surgery at least 3 months ago and also have neck pain from poor posture. It may help you breathe better and feel stronger after surgery.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 45–55 - NCT07288060Enrolling by invitation
Hand therapy after wrist fracture surgery
This study tests two hand therapy methods to help improve wrist position sense after a broken wrist is fixed with metal plates and screws. It may help participants regain better control and function after surgery.
IstanbulAges 25–65 - NCT06590805Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for low milk supply after C-section
This study tests whether using tiny needles at specific points on the skin (electroacupuncture) can help increase milk supply for mothers who had a C-section. It is for healthy women between 25 and 30 years old who are partially bottle-feeding and feel their milk is low.
KafrelsheikhAges 25–30 - NCT06511375Recruiting
Sprint vs. power training for cricket fast bowlers
This trial compares two types of training—sprint training and power training—to see which one helps fast bowlers improve their performance. If you are a healthy fast bowler between 18 and 30 years old with at least two years of experience, this study may be for you.
Zafarwal, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for physical therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 339 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.