Clinical trials
Physiotherapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting physiotherapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 223 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04552145Recruiting
Physical therapy versus surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis
This study compares physical therapy to surgery to help relieve symptoms from narrowing in the lower spine. It looks at which treatment works best for walking discomfort caused by spinal stenosis.
LillehammerAges 50–80 - NCT06875895Recruiting
Motor imagery training for partial rotator cuff tears
This trial tests whether mental practice of shoulder movements can reduce pain and improve function in people with a partial rotator cuff tear. If you have shoulder pain that hasn't gone away after 4 weeks, this could be an option.
KütahyaAges 18–65 - NCT06848413Enrolling by invitation
Video to reduce age bias for Saudi physical therapists
This study tests whether watching a short educational video in Arabic can help physical therapists feel more positive about older adults and reduce age-related bias. If you're a licensed therapist in Saudi Arabia with at least a year of experience, this study may be a good fit.
RiyadhAges 23 years+ - NCT06646536Recruiting
Anti-gravity treadmill for meniscus tear recovery
This trial tests whether walking on an anti-gravity treadmill helps people recover from a meniscus tear better than standard care. It may reduce pain and improve knee function.
Istanbul, EyupAges 18–40 - NCT06835842Recruiting
Rib mobilization for pneumonia patients on a ventilator
This study tests whether a gentle rib movement technique (called rib mobilization) can help people with pneumonia who are on a breathing machine get ready to breathe on their own. It aims to see if this therapy makes it easier to wean off the ventilator.
CairoAges 40–50 - NCT06820983Recruiting
Quality of life study for DDB with OPEP device
This study looks at how a breathing device called OPEP affects the quality of life of people with DDB (a lung condition that causes widening and damage to the airways). If you or your child has DDB and doesn't already use an OPEP device, this trial may help understand if starting one improves daily life.
AmiensAges 8 years+ - NCT06814951Recruiting
Breathing & movement technique after heart bypass surgery
This study tests a special breathing and movement technique called the Thoraco-abdominal Rebalance Method to see if it helps people recover faster after heart bypass surgery.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 35 years+ - NCT06801327Recruiting
Comparing two breathing therapies for bronchiectasis
This trial tests whether a new device called Simeox works better than standard chest physical therapy for people with bronchiectasis (widened airways that trap mucus). It compares how well each method clears mucus from the lungs.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06744257Recruiting
Online education for kneecap pain while waiting for physio
This trial tests whether an online education program is helpful for people with kneecap pain who are waiting for in-person physiotherapy. It aims to see if this approach is practical and beneficial.
ColchesterAges 16–44 - NCT06744218Recruiting
Remote rehab after rotator cuff surgery
This study tests if doing physical therapy at home via video calls works as well as going to a clinic after rotator cuff repair surgery. It may help you recover more conveniently.
Lagosanto, FerraraAges 40–70 - NCT06732193Recruiting
Fissios App for recovery after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests whether using a smartphone app (Fissios) after lung cancer surgery helps you recover with fewer complications. If you are scheduled for lung surgery for non-small cell lung cancer and have a smartphone, you may be eligible.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT05865314Recruiting
Nutrition plus early therapy for adults in long ICU stays
This trial studies whether a planned nutrition plan, along with early physiotherapy (physical therapy), can improve outcomes for adults who expect to stay in the ICU for at least 7 days. It includes people who need feeding through a tube and/or special IV nutrition while on a breathing machine.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 18 years+ - NCT06688344Recruiting
Shock wave therapy after ACL surgery
This trial tests if adding focused shock wave therapy to standard rehab can improve recovery after ACL reconstruction using a hamstring graft. It may help reduce pain and speed up healing.
IstanbulAges 18–45 - NCT06660212Recruiting
Pelvic health rehab study for women with pain
This study tests whether biomodulation therapy combined with pelvic floor rehabilitation can help women with certain types of pelvic pain. It is for premenopausal women who were born female and are experiencing provoked vestibulodynia (pain at the vaginal opening) with or without vaginismus (tightness).
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06653985Recruiting
Hip injection plus physical therapy for mild hip problems
This trial tests a combination of a steroid and lubricant injection into the hip joint plus physical therapy to treat mild hip arthritis or related issues like a labral tear. It aims to see if this approach can reduce pain and improve function without surgery.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 40–60 - NCT06487273Recruiting
SIMEOX device for mucus clearance at home in bronchiectasis
This study tests a home-use device called SIMEOX, which helps clear mucus from your lungs. It is for adults with bronchiectasis (not cystic fibrosis) who have frequent lung infections.
AbbevilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06491745Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for frozen shoulder
This study tests whether adding shock wave therapy to standard treatments (physical therapy and a corticosteroid injection) helps people with frozen shoulder recover faster. If you have significant shoulder stiffness and pain, you might benefit from this extra treatment.
TaipeiAges 20–80 - NCT06450678Recruiting
Can a physiotherapy test predict breathing tube removal success?
This study checks if a quick physical therapy exam can predict whether a person will need the breathing machine again after it is removed. It is for adults who have been on a ventilator for more than two days and have already shown they can breathe on their own for a short time.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06446596Recruiting
Phone-based exercise coach vs. standard home exercises for low back pain
This study compares doing exercises at home with a video coach on your phone versus doing standard exercises you get from a doctor. The goal is to see if the video program helps people with low back pain more than regular home exercises.
Valencia, Select OneAges 18–65 - NCT06412081Recruiting
Lung ultrasound to guide physical therapy for breathing problems
This study tests whether using lung ultrasound can help guide physical therapy for hospitalized patients with new breathing problems. It aims to make therapy safer and more effective by seeing how the lungs look in real time.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT06409442Recruiting
Support and vibration for shoulder impingement
This study tests two non-invasive treatments—corrective external support (like special tape) and regional vibration—for people with subacromial impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. It aims to see if these treatments can reduce pain and improve shoulder function.
Izmir, BalçovaAges 18 years+ - NCT06419972Recruiting
Multimodal program for women in menopause transition
This study tests a program combining different therapies to help women during the menopause transition. It aims to improve symptoms and quality of life.
ValenciaAges 45–85 - NCT06357143Recruiting
Early physical therapy after reverse shoulder replacement
This study tests whether starting physical therapy soon after reverse shoulder replacement surgery speeds recovery. It explores if early, hands-on treatment helps people regain strength and motion faster.
MálagaAges 18–90 - NCT06296472Recruiting
Comparing hand therapy for De Quervain's disease after steroid injection
This trial compares two types of hand therapy for patients with De Quervain's disease, a painful condition affecting the thumb tendons. One group receives standard hand therapy, while the other gets a new approach after an ultrasound-guided steroid injection.
BolognaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for physiotherapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 223 recruiting physiotherapy 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 physiotherapy 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 physiotherapy 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.