Clinical trials
Walking clinical trials
Below are recruiting walking clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 284 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06033924Recruiting
Home Walking Program for Vets with Leg Artery Disease
This study tests a home-based walking program delivered through telehealth for Veterans with peripheral artery disease (PAD). It aims to help you walk farther with less pain.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 21 years+ - NCT07831707Recruiting
Walking and attention study for people with one leg amputation
This study looks at how attention and surroundings affect walking in people with a lower leg amputation. It may help improve mobility and independence.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07777367Recruiting
Exercise with liquid oxygen in chronic lung disease
This study compares how well people with chronic lung diseases perform during exercise when breathing regular air versus when using low-flow liquid oxygen. It aims to see if using liquid oxygen during exercise can improve exercise ability and quality of life.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT07777445Recruiting
Oxygen treatment during exercise for lung and pulmonary vascular disease
This study compares breathing normal air versus low-flow liquid oxygen during exercise to see if oxygen helps improve performance in people with conditions affecting the lungs or the blood vessels in the lungs. You would exercise while using a portable oxygen device and then without it to compare the effects.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT07759063Enrolling by invitation
Self-paced walking study for stroke or brain injury survivors
This study tests a new way to help people who have had a stroke or brain injury walk with a more even step. It uses a treadmill that adjusts to your own pace, which may improve your walking symmetry.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19–75 - NCT07705373Recruiting
Personalized music walking program for Parkinson disease
This study tests a digital music-based walking program that creates personalized playlists to help improve how you walk and make it feel more automatic. It may be helpful if you can walk for at least 10 minutes without help and are in early to middle stages of Parkinson's disease.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40 years+ - NCT04934839Recruiting
Gait study comparing prosthetic walking types in adults
This study compares how people walk using an osseointegrated prosthesis (a prosthesis connected to the bone) versus a traditional socket prosthesis. It may help researchers understand which option works better for walking balance, comfort, and function.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT07645859Recruiting
High-Intensity vs. Moderate Exercise for Chronic Lower Back Pain
This trial compares two types of exercise programs—one with short, intense bursts of activity and one with steady, moderate activity—to see which works better for people with long-lasting lower back pain that has no clear medical cause. You would participate in supervised exercise sessions over several weeks.
KarachiAges 20–48 - NCT07624630Recruiting
Brain Activity and Walking After Stroke
This study examines how your brain works when you walk and think at the same time after stroke. Researchers will use brain imaging to understand this process, which could help develop better rehabilitation strategies.
Solna, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07621679Recruiting
Walking Program to Prevent Falls and Fractures in Older Adults
This study tests whether a specialized walking and balance program helps people aged 70+ with weak bones reduce their risk of falls and fractures. The program is designed to improve strength, balance, and confidence in daily movement.
Montreal, QuebecAges 70 years+ - NCT07600229Recruiting
Barefoot Walking vs. Standard Care for Heel Pain
This study compares barefoot walking to standard conservative care (like stretching and supportive shoes) for plantar fasciitis—a common cause of heel pain. Researchers want to see if walking barefoot helps reduce pain and improve function in people with persistent heel discomfort.
Carlow, Carlow CountyAges 18–70 - NCT07601009Recruiting
Testing a Virtual Reality Walk Test for Fitness
This study tests a new way to measure how far you can walk in 6 minutes using virtual reality technology. Researchers want to see if this mixed reality version is reliable and accurate compared to standard walking tests.
Konya, SelcukluAges 18–65 - NCT06718842Recruiting
Walking program for children with PKU and fatty liver
This study tests whether a walking program can help children with PKU who also have fatty liver and obesity. It aims to see if regular walking improves liver health and overall fitness.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 9–12 - NCT05620888Recruiting
Coaching to help you take more daily steps
This study tests a personalized communication coaching program to help you increase how many steps you take each day. It may help you build healthier daily activity routines if you’re currently fairly sedentary.
Milan, MIAges 18–70 - NCT06726213Recruiting
Walk and talk for psoriasis patients
This trial tests whether a weekly outdoor walking group can help people with psoriasis feel better and connect with others. You'd join a small group walk with other patients and complete a few questionnaires.
London, Greater LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07570303Recruiting
Walking Program for Older Adults Using Mobile Apps
This study tests a mobile phone app designed to encourage older adults to walk more by sending motivating messages and tracking daily steps. Researchers want to see if this approach helps people stay active and healthy.
Milan, MilanAges 65–74 - NCT06764290Recruiting
Brain changes when walking after stroke
This study looks at how the brain changes after a stroke when people walk on different surfaces. It may help understand why walking can be harder and how therapy could improve it.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT06803095Recruiting
Walking with a dog for tinnitus relief in sleep apnea
This study tests whether walking with a dog can help reduce tinnitus complaints in people who have mild sleep apnea and are overweight. It aims to see if this simple, enjoyable activity can improve your symptoms.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 30–45 - NCT06806891Recruiting
Walking meditation for restless legs in dialysis
This trial tests if Buddhist walking meditation can help restless leg syndrome in people on hemodialysis. If you have both conditions and are not obese, you may qualify.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 35–65 - NCT07380737Recruiting
Walking Tall app for home exercise in Parkinson's
This study tests a smartphone app called Walking Tall that helps people with Parkinson's disease do walking exercises at home. It's looking for people who can walk on their own and are already in a specific rehab program.
Tel AvivAges 40–85 - NCT07381907Recruiting
Brain stimulation combined with Nordic walking for Parkinson's
This study combines a mild electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) with Nordic walking (walking with poles) to see if it helps improve walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. The treatment lasts 4 weeks and may be an option if you have a slow walking pace and no implanted brain devices.
Belém, ParáAges 50–75 - NCT07368907Recruiting
Walk On! falls prevention program for older adults
This program, called Walk On!, helps older adults stay active and reduce falls. You'll join a weekly group walking session for 12 weeks.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06861816Recruiting
Walking with dogs for teens on dialysis
This study looks at whether a program of walking with dogs can help teenagers on dialysis breathe easier and feel less tired. It focuses on how the program might improve your lungs and your ability to be active.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 13–17 - NCT07238751Recruiting
Bowen technique and backward walking for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests whether the Bowen technique (a gentle hands-on therapy) combined with walking backward can improve hamstring flexibility and reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may help if you have tight hamstrings and mild to moderate knee arthritis.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for walking?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 284 recruiting walking 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 walking 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 walking 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.