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
- NCT05702138RecruitingPhase 2
High-intensity walking training for recent brain injury
This Phase 2 study tests whether high-intensity, treadmill-based step training can improve walking after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It may help people who are still having trouble with walking speed and can follow instructions.
Englewood, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05702749Recruiting
Vestibular physical therapy before treatment for acoustic tumors
This trial tests whether physical therapy focused on balance and dizziness before surgery or targeted radiation (SRS) can improve how people with vestibular schwannoma (an acoustic tumor) feel and function. It aims to help prepare your balance system before treatment begins.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06095050Recruiting
Embolization for chronic shoulder pain
This trial tests a procedure called embolization to treat long-lasting shoulder pain that hasn't improved with other treatments like physical therapy or injections. The goal is to see if blocking certain blood vessels can reduce pain and improve function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–80 - NCT06113380Recruiting
Robot arm therapy for stroke recovery
This trial tests if a robot can help people recovering from a first stroke improve arm and hand movement. It compares robot-assisted therapy to standard rehabilitation exercises.
TaipeiAges 20–85 - 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+ - NCT06299683Recruiting
Pain type and bladder pain syndrome treatment study
This study is testing if the type of pain you feel can help predict which treatments work best for interstitial cystitis (a condition that causes bladder pain and pressure). It may help match you with more effective care.
Franklin, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06316349Recruiting
Leg exercises and electrical stimulation for balloon pump patients
This study tests if leg exercises and mild electrical stimulation can help people who have a balloon pump in their leg artery. It aims to see if these treatments improve strength and recovery while the pump is in place.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06365710Recruiting
Physiotherapy vs telerehab after wrist fracture surgery
This study compares in-person physiotherapy with remote telerehabilitation after a specific type of wrist fracture surgery. It aims to see if doing rehab at home works as well as going to a clinic.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 18–65 - NCT06366269Recruiting
Acupuncture first for bladder pain syndrome
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help relieve pain and pressure from bladder pain syndrome (also called interstitial cystitis). Researchers want to see if using acupuncture early can improve symptoms better than usual care.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–89 - NCT06370325Recruiting
Electrical stimulation after ankle fracture surgery
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation device placed on the skin around the ankle can help recovery after ankle fracture surgery. It may reduce pain, swelling, and healing time.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT06397196Recruiting
Laser-guided neck exercises for cervical radiculopathy
This study tests if combining laser guidance with neck exercises helps people with cervical radiculopathy (nerve pain in the neck that travels to the arm) improve their neck control and reduce pain. It may be a good fit if you have moderate neck-related arm pain.
Sialkot, Punjab ProvinceAges 35–55 - NCT06397157Recruiting
Virtual reality and motor imagery for neck pain
This study tests whether combining virtual reality with mental practice of movements can help reduce long-term neck pain. If you have had non-specific neck pain for at least three months, this treatment may help retrain how your brain controls your neck muscles.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–50 - NCT06424522Recruiting
Enema program for bowel problems after rectal cancer surgery
This trial tests a special enema program to help people with ongoing bowel problems (called LARS) after rectal cancer surgery. If standard treatments haven't worked, this program might offer a new way to manage symptoms like urgency and leakage.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06453499Recruiting
Silent Lower Back Disc Herniation Study
This study looks at people who have a herniated disc in their lower back that is pressing on a nerve, but who have no back pain or leg pain. The goal is to understand this 'silent' condition and why some people have no symptoms.
GizaAges 20–40 - NCT06480435Recruiting
Chest physiotherapy and lung squeezing for men with COPD
This study explores whether a chest physiotherapy technique (called lung squeezing) can help men with moderate-to-severe COPD breathe more easily. Participants will receive the therapy and be monitored for improvements.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT07693634Recruiting
Online rehab for knee pain in active adults
This study tests a home-based tele-rehabilitation program for people with front knee pain (patellofemoral pain syndrome) who are recreational athletes. It aims to see if online guided exercises can reduce pain and improve function.
Faisalābad, PunjanAges 18–35 - NCT06486116Recruiting
Home exercise program for people with multiple sclerosis
This trial tests a home exercise program designed for people with multiple sclerosis. It aims to improve walking and daily function through simple, task-specific exercises you can do at home.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06491992Recruiting
Chitosan gel with ultrasound for neck pain from phone use
This trial tests if applying a special gel (chitosan) with ultrasound on the neck can help reduce pain in teens who use smartphones a lot. It might offer a non-drug way to ease discomfort from phone addiction.
Al Jīzah, Select StateAges 16–18 - NCT06502951Recruiting
Treatment for headache and neck pain after whiplash
This study tests if combining spinal manipulation and dry needling can reduce headache and neck pain in people who have had whiplash from a car accident. It may help if you've had symptoms for more than 4 weeks.
Montgomery, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT06506929Recruiting
Task Training for Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
This study tests a task-specific training program for people with advanced multiple sclerosis who use a wheelchair. The goal is to see if training on everyday activities can help them move more easily and feel better.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT06541119Recruiting
Strengthening a leg muscle for bunion pain and function
This study tests whether strengthening a specific muscle on the outside of your lower leg can help reduce pain, improve foot alignment, and make it easier to walk and do daily activities if you have a bunion (hallux valgus).
GizaAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT06550284Recruiting
Nerve sensitivity in carpal tunnel syndrome
This study tests how small nerve fibers work in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. It uses simple sensory tests to understand nerve function, which may help guide treatment.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–65
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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
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