Clinical trials
Stretching clinical trials
Below are recruiting stretching clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 119 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07328256Recruiting
Comparing two muscle relaxation techniques for neck pain relief
This study looks at two different gentle stretching methods to see which works better for relieving neck pain. It might help if you have had neck pain for a while and it limits your movement.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 19–44 - NCT07203963Recruiting
Niel-Asher technique for frozen shoulder recovery
This trial tests a manual therapy method called the Niel-Asher technique for people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). It aims to improve shoulder movement and reduce pain. You may qualify if your frozen shoulder has been present for at least three months and you have tender spots in certain shoulder muscles.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT05252208Recruiting
Stretching or walking to lower blood pressure
This study compares stretching versus walking to see which helps lower blood pressure. It may help you learn a safe, low-cost routine to improve blood pressure if you have mildly high readings.
Saskatoon, SaskatchewanAges 18 years+ - NCT07098741Recruiting
Physical therapy for low back pain and pelvic tilt
This study looks at different physical therapy treatments for people with chronic, non-specific low back pain and a forward-tilted pelvis (anterior pelvic tilt). It aims to find which type of exercise or therapy works best to improve posture and reduce pain.
Chak Four Hundred Fifty-four, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT07090356Recruiting
Soft tissue therapy versus stretching for athletes with piriformis syndrome
This study compares two techniques—instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and PNF stretching—to see which works better for reducing pain and improving movement in athletes with piriformis syndrome. It may help if you are an athlete with ongoing buttock or hip pain that makes sitting uncomfortable.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–35 - NCT07045974Recruiting
Stretching and mobilization for neck pain
This trial tests if a specific stretching and mobilization technique (Mulligan) reduces neck pain that travels down the arm. It may help if you have nerve-related neck pain confirmed by simple physical tests.
Peshawar, KPKAges 20–50 - NCT07027644Recruiting
Combined therapy for chronic neck pain relief
This trial tests whether combining a muscle-relaxation technique with cupping therapy is more effective than either alone for treating chronic neck pain caused by muscle knots in the upper trapezius. Participants must have had these knots for more than 6 months.
GizaAges 18–40 - NCT07026045Recruiting
Stretching techniques for chronic low back pain
This trial compares two gentle stretching techniques to see which one better eases chronic low back pain. It may help if you have had ongoing pain for months and are looking for a non-surgical treatment.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT06982456Enrolling by invitation
Manual therapy for neck pain in physiotherapy students
This study tests if manual therapy techniques help students with localized neck pain feel better. It focuses on pain in the upper shoulder muscle.
MurciaAges 18–40 - NCT06944652Recruiting
Stretching to improve jumping performance
This study tests whether a specific stretching routine can help athletes jump higher. It looks at how stretching the calf muscles and shoulders affects your jumping ability.
Saskatoon, SaskatchewanAges 12–17 - NCT06938048Enrolling by invitation
Comparing bandages for hand swelling
This study tests two types of bandages to see which works better for reducing hand swelling (edema). It may be an option if your hand is swollen from an injury, surgery, a rheumatologic condition, or being unable to move it.
Bassano, ItalyAges Any age - NCT06383091Recruiting
Manual therapy for voice recovery after thyroid removal
This study tests if a special hands-on therapy (manual therapy) can help your voice and throat muscles recover better after total thyroidectomy. It may reduce voice problems that sometimes happen after surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06041880Recruiting
Calf Stretching for Better Walking in PAD
This study tests whether a simple daily calf-stretching routine can improve walking ability and blood flow in people with peripheral artery disease. It offers a non-drug, non-surgical approach that you can do at home.
University Park, PennsylvaniaAges 40–85 - NCT05216679Recruiting
Stretching device versus night splints for plantar fasciitis
This trial compares a new at-home stretching device to standard night splints for plantar fasciitis (heel pain from inflammation). It may help find which approach works better and is easier or safer to use.
Carterville, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05571033Recruiting
Training the ankle reflex in adults with spastic cerebral palsy
This study tests a method to retrain a reflex in the ankle to help reduce muscle tightness and improve movement in adults with spastic cerebral palsy. You would do controlled practice during the study while your usual medical care stays stable.
White Plains, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07824700Recruiting
Prehabilitation for frail patients before heart surgery
This program helps mildly or moderately frail patients get physically stronger before their heart surgery or procedure. It is designed to improve recovery and outcomes by starting exercises and support during the waiting period.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07819916Recruiting
Exercises for flexible flat feet without pain
This trial tests a specific set of exercises to see if they can improve flexible flat feet. It may help if you have flat feet that are not painful and can flex.
LahoreAges 20–40 - NCT07813455Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided injection for piriformis syndrome pain
This study tests whether adding a special fluid injection around the piriformis muscle to a standard ultrasound-guided injection provides better pain relief for people with piriformis syndrome. If you qualify, you'll receive the injection and be followed for a short time to see how well it works.
Istanbul, UskudarAges 18–70 - NCT07799142Recruiting
A leg stretch test for lower back nerve pain
This study tests a simple leg-stretching test to see if it can help doctors tell which nerve root is causing your leg pain. If the test works, it could make diagnosing and treating nerve pain faster and more accurate.
Istanbul, PendikAges 1.5 years+ - NCT07780396Recruiting
Posture exercises for forward head posture
This study tests whether posture correction exercises improve the electrical activity of neck and jaw muscles in young adults with forward head posture. Participation may help you improve your posture and prevent future jaw or neck issues.
BeirutAges 18–30 - NCT06580977Recruiting
Exercise and memory in Parkinson's disease
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can improve memory and thinking in people with Parkinson's disease. You may be able to join if you are between 50 and 80, have mild to moderate Parkinson's, and can walk independently.
Heidelberg, Baden-WurttembergAges 50–80 - NCT07711041Recruiting
Comparing three treatments for chronic neck pain
This trial compares three therapies—integrated neuromuscular inhibition, dry cupping, and dry needling—to see which works best for long-lasting mechanical neck pain. It may help if you have had neck pain for over six months with trigger points in your upper shoulder muscle.
GizaAges 18–40 - NCT06668415Recruiting
Spencer technique after hydrodilation for frozen shoulder
This trial tests if adding a gentle hands-on treatment (Spencer technique) to the standard fluid injection procedure (hydrodilation) helps people with frozen shoulder move more easily and feel better. If you have been diagnosed with unilateral frozen shoulder and have already had the hydrodilation procedure, you may qualify.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–65 - NCT07665034Recruiting
Isometric exercise for high blood pressure and artery health
This study tests whether a specific type of exercise (isometric exercise) can help slow down the buildup of plaque in arteries (atherosclerosis) in people with high blood pressure. Participants will do the exercise while keeping their blood pressure medication the same, and will be checked with ultrasound and blood pressure monitoring over about 6 months to a year.
ShatinAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for stretching?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 119 recruiting stretching 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 stretching 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 stretching 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.