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
- NCT06686719Recruiting
Stretching and relaxation for kids with spastic cerebral palsy
This trial compares three gentle stretching and muscle relaxation techniques to see which one best helps children with spastic cerebral palsy move more easily and feel less stiff. The goal is to find a safe, non-invasive way to improve daily function.
RawalpindiAges 8–18 - NCT07622732Enrolling by invitation
Biofeedback training for constipation caused by pelvic muscle tension
This study tests whether biofeedback—a technique that shows you real-time information about your pelvic muscles—can help women with constipation caused by muscles that don't relax properly during bowel movements. You'll learn to relax these muscles with visual feedback from a machine.
Giza, Cairo GovernorateAges 35–65 - NCT07571122Recruiting
Brain Training to Help Heel Pain and Balance
This study tests whether cognitive training (exercises that challenge your thinking and memory) combined with physical exercises can reduce heel pain, improve balance, and strengthen foot function in people with plantar fasciitis. The goal is to see if training your brain alongside your body helps more than physical therapy alone.
CairoAges 18–60 - NCT07546916Recruiting
Video Game Tai Chi: How It Affects Young and Older Adults
This study tests whether doing Tai Chi movements while playing a video game (called exergaming) improves thinking, balance, and overall wellness in people aged 18–30 or 60–75. Researchers want to see if this fun, seated exercise is safe and effective for different age groups.
Ho Man Tin, KowloonAges 18–75 - NCT07520032Recruiting
Shockwave therapy for arm function after stroke
This trial tests whether a non-invasive shockwave treatment can help improve arm movement and strength in people who had their first stroke within the past 6 months. The goal is to see if this therapy reduces stiffness and helps patients regain better use of their arm.
Ajman, Ajman EmirateAges 18–65 - NCT07496099Recruiting
Comparing two muscle-release therapies for low back pain
This study compares two types of gentle muscle-release techniques—post-isometric relaxation and myofascial release—to see which better relieves low back pain caused by lower cross syndrome, a common muscle imbalance. If you have ongoing back pain and tight hamstrings, this trial may offer a drug-free treatment option.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–45 - NCT07497217Recruiting
Change in runner screening test over 12 weeks
This study looks at how a screening test for runners changes over 12 weeks. It is for senior runners who are members of a running club and have completed several 10-kilometer races recently.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 18 years+ - NCT07486193Recruiting
Nunchaku exercise for frozen shoulder relief
This study tests whether practicing Nunchaku (a traditional martial arts tool) can help people with frozen shoulder, particularly those in the thawing stage. It aims to improve shoulder movement and reduce pain.
Hong KongAges 45 years+ - NCT06780904Recruiting
Dry needling plus stretching for neck pain relief
This study tests if combining dry needling with gentle stretching or muscle energy techniques works better for treating neck pain caused by muscle knots (trigger points). It aims to find a simple, effective way to reduce pain and improve movement.
Kandy, Central ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT07454356Recruiting
Device to help knee bending after replacement
This study tests a non-surgical device called Knee Flexionater to help people who have limited knee bending after total knee replacement. The goal is to improve knee motion and avoid a second surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 40 years+ - NCT07445841Recruiting
Exercise to protect the brain after a first stroke
This trial tests whether a structured exercise program can help prevent thinking and memory problems after a first stroke. It might help you keep your brain healthy if you join within the first six months after your stroke.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 40–80 - NCT07419152Recruiting
Yoga for chronic insomnia
This study tests whether yoga can help people with chronic insomnia sleep better. You will practice yoga regularly and see if it improves your sleep quality.
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 18–65 - NCT07419412Recruiting
Strength and mobility study in elite artistic swimmers
This study measures strength and joint flexibility in top-level artistic swimmers from the Spanish national team to understand how these abilities change across different age groups. It helps coaches and doctors design better training programs.
PontevedraAges 14–50 - NCT07392944Recruiting
Exercise program for older adults in nursing homes
This trial tests a multicomponent exercise program for older adults living in nursing homes. The goal is to see if it improves physical function, thinking skills, and reduces falls risk.
PortoAges 65 years+ - NCT07383220Recruiting
Electrical stimulation and exercise for resistant high blood pressure
This trial tests if adding electrical stimulation to exercise can improve blood flow in people with resistant high blood pressure. It may help those whose blood pressure stays high despite taking multiple medications.
Port Said, Port Said GovernorateAges 50–60 - NCT07385677Recruiting
Comparing a new approach to usual care for lateral elbow pain
This trial tests if a new way of thinking about the nerves and layers in your arm (called TINLL) works better than usual therapy for people with pain on the outside of their elbow. It may help you get better faster.
South Burlington, VermontAges 18 years+ - NCT07355387Recruiting
Home-based balance training for multiple sclerosis
This study tests a 12-week home-based balance training program for people with multiple sclerosis. Sessions are done online with a helper present, and the goal is to improve walking and reduce fall risk.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 40–90 - NCT07332845Recruiting
Neck and hamstring therapy for chronic pain
This trial tests a special exercise technique that combines shoulder blade and pelvis movements to see if it helps people with long-term neck pain and tight hamstrings.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–40 - NCT07328126Recruiting
Muscle energy technique for low back pain relief
This trial tests a gentle muscle stretching method (muscle energy technique) on the latissimus dorsi muscle to see if it reduces pain, improves daily function, and increases spine movement in people with long-term low back pain.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–55 - NCT06867159Recruiting
Muscle relaxation techniques for IT band syndrome
This study compares two gentle muscle-relaxing techniques to treat iliotibial (IT) band syndrome, a common cause of outer knee pain. It may help if you have had outer knee pain for more than 3 months and are between 19 and 45 years old.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 19–45 - NCT06495190Recruiting
Blueberries, exercise, and memory in older adults
This study tests whether eating blueberries and doing regular exercise can help with mild memory decline. You will be assigned to one of four groups (blueberries + walking, blueberries + stretching, or similar combos) for 12 weeks.
Kannapolis, North CarolinaAges 65–85 - NCT07294651Recruiting
Needle treatment for chronic neck pain
This trial is testing a procedure called percutaneous electrolysis, where a tiny needle is used to treat painful trigger points in the upper neck muscles. It may help people with long-lasting neck pain.
SivasAges 18–70 - NCT07273058Recruiting
High-intensity exercise for post-stroke fatigue
This study tests high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to reduce fatigue after a stroke. If you often feel tired and have had a stroke in the past 6 months to 5 years, this program may help you regain energy.
KowloonAges 40–80 - NCT07260630Enrolling by invitation
Hamstring tightness relief study
This trial tests different massage-type techniques to see which helps tight hamstrings best. If you are between 18 and 30 and have stiff hamstrings, this may help find a quick, drug-free solution.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18–30
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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.