Clinical trials
Sports Physical Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting sports physical therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 23 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07664878Enrolling by invitation
AR-based walking rehab for children with cerebral palsy
This trial tests if augmented reality, a technology that overlays digital images on the real world, can help children with cerebral palsy improve their walking and motor skills through fun, guided exercises.
PragueAges 6–15 - NCT07128862Recruiting
Strength training with or without blood flow restriction in athletes
This trial compares heavy weightlifting with and without blood flow restriction (using special bands) to see which works better for building strength in active athletes. If you are a sprinter or football player, you may be able to join.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–35 - NCT04226534Recruiting
Join a study measuring effort in healthy trained people
This study builds a database by having healthy, trained volunteers do maximal effort physical tests while measuring how the body responds. It may help researchers better understand exercise performance and safety, though you’re likely not receiving a treatment for an illness.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT07815327Recruiting
Comparing two swimming kick techniques for swimmers
This study tests whether training with a dolphin kick (both legs together like a dolphin) improves core strength and sprint speed more than the usual flutter kick (alternating legs). If you're a competitive swimmer, this could help you enhance your performance.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT07577362Recruiting
Core Training for Amateur Soccer Players
This study tests a specialized core (abdominal and back muscle) training program designed for amateur soccer players. Researchers want to see if this training improves performance and reduces injury risk in young athletes.
KarabükAges 18–35 - NCT07578935Recruiting
Stability and Jump Training After ACL Surgery
This study compares two types of exercise programs for people who had ACL (knee ligament) reconstruction surgery 1-3 years ago. The goal is to see which training approach—focusing on balance and stability or on jumping and power—helps restore better knee function and strength.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT07025668Recruiting
Different exercises for biceps tendon shoulder pain
This trial compares different exercise approaches to treat long-term pain in the biceps tendon of the shoulder. It aims to find which types of movement help relieve pain and improve function for people with certain shoulder conditions.
AnkaraAges 18–50 - NCT05218993Enrolling by invitation
Testing a new balance and reaction method for football players
This trial tests a new “dual task” training or testing method for professional football players. It may help coaches and players measure balance and reaction under real game-like conditions.
AnkaraAges 14 years+ - NCT07786532Recruiting
Sports-based cognitive therapy for children's attention and memory
This study tests a sports-based cognitive therapy program for children aged 8-12 with mild attention or behavioral issues. It aims to improve their attention and memory through structured sports activities.
Chak Six Hundred Twenty-four, KpkAges 8–12 - NCT03184545RecruitingPhase 3
Electrical stimulation vs physical therapy for knee pain
This trial compares an electrical stimulation treatment to standard physical therapy for people with long-lasting pain in the front of the knee. It aims to see which approach better improves symptoms and function for patellofemoral pain syndrome.
New York, New YorkAges 18–40 - NCT04716322Recruiting
Adapted activity program for chronic health conditions in adults
This study tests a 16-week, tailored physical activity program at Mon Stade for adults with certain long-term health problems. It may help improve health and wellbeing through supervised exercise sessions held twice per week.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07847424Recruiting
Daily heat therapy for people reducing physical activity
This study tests whether daily heat therapy (sauna sessions) can help maintain fitness and health when people temporarily reduce their physical activity. If you are a healthy adult, you might be able to join and contribute to understanding how heat affects the body.
Provo, UtahAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07485530Recruiting
Testing ultrasound strain tracking for physical therapy
This trial tests whether a new ultrasound method (speckle tracking) can measure soft tissue movement and strain to help guide physical therapy. It is looking for three groups: male pitchers, people with a foot tendon problem needing surgery, and people who had ACL knee surgery.
TaipeiAges 18–65 - NCT04999904Recruiting
Balance training on uneven treadmill for unstable ankles
This study tests a special balance and movement training program on an uneven treadmill to improve ankle stability. It may help people whose ankles “give way” or keep getting sprained, but it requires specific timing after an ankle sprain and the ability to attend sessions for about 6 weeks.
Oceanside, CaliforniaAges 18–49 - 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 - NCT07449078Recruiting
Cognitive functional therapy for chronic ankle sprain
This trial tests a type of talk therapy that teaches you new ways to move and think about your ankle. It may help people who have ongoing pain or instability from an old sprain.
Istanbul, AtaşehirAges 18–65 - NCT05217966Recruiting
Radiation before possible breast surgery for early ER-positive cancer
This study gives radiation to the breast before surgery to see if some people can safely delay or even skip surgery. It targets women with a small, node-negative, ER-positive breast cancer with low genetic risk.
Montreal, QuebecAges 50 years+ - NCT07295457Recruiting
Exercise to prevent pain from hormone therapy in breast cancer
This trial tests whether starting a gentle exercise program early can help prevent or reduce joint and muscle pain caused by aromatase inhibitors (a common breast cancer medicine). It is for women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer who are not yet experiencing severe pain from their treatment.
LyonAges 18–75 - NCT07094997Recruiting
Massage therapy for healthcare workers with low back pain
This study tests if massage therapy can help healthcare workers with ongoing low back pain. If you qualify, you would receive several massage sessions to see if they reduce your pain and improve your well-being.
Wroclaw, Lower Silesian VoivodeshipAges 30–65 - NCT06449664Recruiting
Exercise program for men on hormone therapy for prostate cancer
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can help men with prostate cancer stay stronger and feel better during combined radiation and hormone therapy. You may be able to join if you are about to start these treatments and are otherwise healthy enough to exercise.
StockholmAges 50–80 - NCT06938568Recruiting
Personalized back training for low back pain
This study tests a personalized back exercise program for people with long-lasting low back pain that limits their daily activities. The goal is to see if it helps improve physical function and reduce pain.
Lucerne, Canton of LucerneAges 18–65 - NCT07532070Recruiting
Exercise and Therapy for Chronic Pain and Sleep Problems
This study tests whether exercise, talk therapy for sleep problems, or both together can help people with long-term back, hip, or knee pain who also struggle with sleep. You'll attend video appointments and try one of these approaches for several weeks.
San Antonio, NevadaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sports physical therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 23 recruiting sports 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 sports 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 sports 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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