Clinical trials
Rehabilitation clinical trials
Below are recruiting rehabilitation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,153 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05431010Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for walking problems in older people with muscle loss
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture that uses a mild electric current) can improve walking ability in older adults with sarcopenia, which means age-related loss of muscle. If it helps, it could make it easier to walk and complete daily activities.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 60–95 - NCT05440851Recruiting
Testing different treatments for severe breathing failure in ICU
This platform trial studies which treatment works best for adults with sudden, severe breathing failure needing oxygen or a breathing machine in the ICU. It may help patients by matching them to the most appropriate treatment strategy and tracking outcomes to improve care.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04550728RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Robot training plus electrical stimulation after stroke
This trial tests a “hybrid” rehab program that combines robot-assisted walking practice with electrical stimulation to help movement after stroke. It may help people improve walking and leg function at home as they work with a caregiver.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–85 - NCT05373043Recruiting
Long COVID recovery and exercise study
This study looks at how long-term COVID affects your body and tests an exercise program to help with recovery. It compares people with long COVID to those who recovered fully.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT05399056Recruiting
Peer support and storytelling to help COPD lung rehab
This study aims to improve how well people with COPD can take part in pulmonary rehabilitation by using peer coaching and short storytelling videos. If you recently had a COPD flare and are being referred to lung rehab, this may offer extra support to help you complete the program.
Springfield, MassachusettsAges 40 years+ - NCT05398276Recruiting
Coaching for exercise anxiety through body-sensation exposure
This study tests whether a behavioral training approach that helps you become more comfortable with body sensations during exercise can reduce exercise anxiety. It may help people who are less active because they feel anxious when exercising.
East Brunswick, New JerseyAges 40 years+ - NCT05371470Enrolling by invitation
Smartphone voice analysis to track depression and anxiety in rehab
This study tests whether a smartphone app that listens to your voice can detect changes in depression and anxiety while you’re in cardiac rehabilitation. If it works, it may help people get timely support during recovery.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05320822Recruiting
Rehab program study for recent mild concussion
This study tests a practical rehabilitation approach for people with a recent mild concussion (mTBI). You may be able to join if your injury happened recently and your symptoms match a “mild” concussion pattern on your medical record.
Fort Liberty, North CarolinaAges 18–99 - NCT05336760Recruiting
ALS study of swallowing comfort, quality of life, and PEG views
This study looks at swallowing problems in people with ALS and how they affect quality of life, including people’s attitudes toward PEG (a feeding tube). It may help researchers understand what support and information could improve comfort and day-to-day living.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT05288803Recruiting
Personalized rehab after knee replacement for veterans
This study tests a personalized rehabilitation program for veterans who have had a total knee replacement. It aims to improve recovery by tailoring therapy to each person's progress.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 40–90 - NCT05261477Recruiting
Kid Brain Injury Education and Care Navigation Program
This trial tests a family support program that teaches caregivers and helps coordinate outpatient care after a traumatic brain injury. It may help families better understand recovery and connect with rehabilitation services.
Colorado Springs, ColoradoAges 3 years+ - NCT05280639Recruiting
Simpler rehab plan after ankle or tibial plafond fracture
This trial tests whether a simpler “at-home” rehabilitation plan after ankle or lower-leg bone (tibial plafond) fractures works as well as standard care. It may help you recover strength and walking function with less clinic time.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT05225792Recruiting
Fast rehab program for leg injuries and amputations
This trial tests a rapid rehabilitation approach for people with certain leg injuries, including amputations and limb salvage, while you are already in standard rehab. It may help improve walking and balance after trauma by using a structured training program.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05157620Recruiting
Yoga and exercise program for veterans with severe mental illness
This trial tests an exercise and yoga-style wellness program to help veterans with severe mental health conditions feel and function better. It may help with symptoms and overall well-being, especially if your condition is currently stable.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–70 - NCT05178056Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulator to improve breathing after spinal injury
This study looks at whether a spinal cord stimulator can improve breathing and lung function in adults with a certain type of spinal cord injury. It may help people who have ongoing breathing weakness after their injury.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT05093673Recruiting
Brain stimulation for language recovery after stroke
This study tests whether stimulating the cerebellum can improve word-finding and language skills in people with aphasia after a left-sided stroke. It’s meant for people who are months past their stroke and still have naming difficulties.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT05054335Recruiting
Testing personalized walking models for pelvic sarcoma surgery rehab
This study uses personalized computer models and movement measurements (often with MRI) to improve how surgery and physical rehab plans are tailored after pelvic sarcoma surgery. It aims to better understand walking and movement patterns so rehabilitation can be more effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04957537Recruiting
Speech and meaning therapy for primary progressive semantic aphasia
This study tests a “semantic rehabilitation” program—therapy focused on improving word meaning and understanding—for people with primary progressive semantic aphasia. If you qualify, it may help slow or improve language difficulties and daily communication.
ToulouseAges 18–100 - NCT04934787Recruiting
Balance-feedback ankle rehab after stroke
This trial tests an ankle-foot exercise and training program that gives you balance feedback to improve walking after stroke. It may help reduce foot drop and improve balance and safe walking.
Hong KongAges 18–70 - NCT04975646Recruiting
Goal-setting tool for upper-arm spasticity treatment
This study looks at whether a structured goal-setting approach helps measure and improve treatment for stiff, tight upper-arm muscles after a stroke. It tests how well patients’ (or caregivers’) goals can be tracked when receiving or considering botulinum toxin (BTX-A).
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT04783155Recruiting
Breathing training after lung transplant at Mayo Clinic
This trial studies whether inspiratory muscle training (exercises to strengthen the breathing muscles) improves recovery and other health outcomes after a single- or double-lung transplant. It may help see if adding breathing exercises makes day-to-day function better and supports clinical recovery.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04897334Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus rehab to improve thinking after stroke
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment, combined with rehabilitation, can improve thinking and other “neurocognition” problems after a recent stroke. It may help people whose thinking has been affected by stroke within the past month.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–90 - NCT04924205Recruiting
Smart knee brace rehab versus usual physical therapy
This trial compares recovery after primary knee replacement using a smart knee brace and app versus standard outpatient physical therapy. It may help you understand which rehab approach leads to better comfort and mobility during recovery.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–100 - NCT04809064Recruiting
Compare open vs arthroscopic surgery for unstable shoulder with bone loss
This trial compares two surgery approaches for people with a traumatic, unstable (dislocating) shoulder when they also have moderate bone loss. It may help identify which method restores stability better and with fewer problems for the right patients.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 17–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for rehabilitation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,153 recruiting rehabilitation 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 rehabilitation 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 rehabilitation 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.