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
- 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 - NCT07290296Recruiting
Comparing muscle release and taping for knee pain
This trial compares two treatments for kneecap pain that has lasted at least 3 months: a muscle release technique and kinesio taping. The goal is to see which one helps reduce pain from daily activities like climbing stairs, running, or sitting for long periods.
CairoAges 18–30 - NCT07291128Recruiting
VOJTA therapy for children with ataxic cerebral palsy
This trial tests a special movement therapy called VOJTA technique to help improve balance and coordination in children with ataxic cerebral palsy. It may offer a gentle way to help your child move better.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 2–6 - NCT06539520Recruiting
Walking exercise for heart and lung health after stroke
This trial tests whether a supervised walking and exercise program can improve your heart and lung fitness and overall quality of life after a stroke. It is designed for people who are still affected by weakness on one side but can walk on their own.
GizaAges 55–65 - NCT06846970Recruiting
Hot spring therapy plus physical therapy for chronic back pain
This study tests whether adding hot spring therapy (balneotherapy) to a standard physical therapy program can improve pain and function for people with chronic nerve-related back pain. It may help if you have long-term sciatica-like pain and have not had recent hot spring treatments.
Afyonkarahisar, CentralAges 18–75 - NCT07273201Recruiting
Comparing two arm exercises after stroke
This study tests two different types of arm exercises to see which one helps improve arm function better during early stroke recovery. It is for people who recently had a stroke on one side of their brain and are in the early stages of recovery.
CairoAges 50–60 - 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 - NCT07258030Recruiting
Physical therapist vital sign decision survey
This study asks physical therapists how they decide whether to check vital signs during outpatient visits. Your answers could help create a simple guide for clinical decisions, making care safer and more efficient.
Youngstown, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06296979Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for shoulder pain from liver or gallbladder issues
This study tests if stimulating a nerve in the neck can reduce right shoulder pain caused by liver or gallbladder problems. It may offer a non-drug option for managing this type of pain.
Seville, SevillaAges 18 years+ - NCT07236216Recruiting
Brain stimulation with walking training for stroke recovery
This study tests if combining brain stimulation (tES) with a walking training program can improve thinking, movement, and brain activity in stroke survivors. You may benefit if you have some walking ability and no major health risks.
Nakhon PathomAges 18–80 - NCT07215572Recruiting
Group physical therapy for veterans with knee osteoarthritis
This trial studies whether a group physical therapy program can help veterans with knee osteoarthritis. It aims to see if this approach is practical and effective for improving knee pain and function.
Durham, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT07221266Recruiting
Exercise programs for people with Parkinson’s
This study tests how different exercise programs affect movement, fitness, and quality of life in people with Parkinson’s disease. It may help you find an exercise routine that improves your symptoms.
El Paso, TexasAges 50 years+ - NCT07203222Recruiting
Laser vs electric stimulation for shoulder pain after stroke
This study compares two non-invasive treatments—low-level laser therapy and electrical nerve stimulation—to see which works better for relieving moderate to severe shoulder pain in people who have had a stroke. If you have had a stroke in the last 2 weeks to 6 months and have shoulder pain, this trial may be an option for you.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–75 - 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 - 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 - NCT06896032Recruiting
Walking backward vs forward on an underwater treadmill for knee osteoarthritis
This study compares walking backward versus walking forward on an underwater treadmill to see which helps reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may be a good fit if you have mild to moderate knee OA in one knee and are between 40 and 60 years old.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 40–60 - NCT06544525Recruiting
Pain test to predict physical therapy results for back pain
This trial tests whether a simple pain test can predict how much you will improve with physical therapy for chronic low back pain. It looks at how your body naturally handles pain, which may help tailor your treatment.
Fort Sam Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - 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 - NCT07184411Recruiting
Walking therapy for children with cerebral palsy
This study tests an activity-based walking program for children with cerebral palsy who do not walk much or at all. The program uses a harness system to support the child while they practice walking. The goal is to see if this therapy helps improve mobility.
Dripping Springs, TexasAges 2–6 - NCT06803134Recruiting
Retraining neck control for better function in cervical radiculopathy
This trial tests a specific neck movement retraining program to improve joint awareness and daily function in people with chronic cervical radiculopathy (nerve irritation in the neck). It may help if you have had neck pain that goes into your arm for at least 3 months.
DamiettaAges 40–55 - NCT07158424Recruiting
Improving cognition, balance, and quality of life for kids with cerebral palsy
This trial uses fun computer games to try to improve thinking, balance, and daily life for children with mild to moderate cerebral palsy. The games are designed specifically for kids and are meant to be helpful and enjoyable.
Lviv, Lviv OblastAges 6–14 - NCT07150702Recruiting
Close follow-up for low back pain
This study is testing whether closer follow-up care helps people with long-term low back pain feel better faster. You'll receive a standard physical therapy program but with more frequent check-ins to see if extra support improves your recovery.
Istanbul, FatihAges 18–65 - NCT07153523Recruiting
High intensity interval training for physical therapy students
This study looks at whether high intensity interval training can improve strength, endurance, and flexibility in physical therapy students. It might help if you are a student looking to boost your fitness levels.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–24
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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.