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
- NCT06521723Recruiting
Low oxygen therapy to improve walking after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether breathing low-oxygen air (a treatment called AIH) combined with spinal stimulation can help people with chronic spinal cord injury walk better. It may improve your walking speed and endurance.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT06442579Recruiting
Arm swing walking study for stroke survivors
This study looks at how a stroke affects the way your arm swings naturally when you walk. Researchers want to learn how to improve walking recovery after a stroke.
Ghent, Oost-VlaanderenAges 18–70 - NCT06454656Recruiting
Walking practice for kids with Cerebral Palsy
This study tests a motor learning program to help children with Cerebral Palsy improve their walking. If your child has a walking goal and a caregiver who can help at home, this could be a good fit.
Balrath, MeathAges 6–17 - NCT06400186Recruiting
Walking training to improve balance after stroke
This trial tests a new walking training method designed to help you improve your balance after a stroke. It's for people who have had a stroke more than 6 months ago and can walk a short distance, with or without a cane or simple ankle brace.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–80 - NCT06418633Recruiting
Walking test after a provoked blood clot
This study looks at how a 60-minute walking test affects blood clotting in people who have had a provoked blood clot (from a known cause like surgery or birth control) compared to similar people who have never had a clot. It helps understand how the body's clotting system works after such a clot.
Nîmes, OccitanieAges 18–65 - NCT06399900Recruiting
Light therapy plus exercise for better walking with PAD
This study tests whether adding light therapy to a walking program helps people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) walk further and feel better. You'll receive either light therapy or a placebo light while doing a supervised exercise program.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50 years+ - NCT06337708RecruitingPhase 2
Smart Walk: App for African American women to get active
This study tests whether a smartphone app designed specifically for African American women can help you become more active. The app provides a personalized physical activity program and support through your phone, with the goal of improving your health and well-being.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 24–65 - NCT06053619Recruiting
Virtual reality walking rehab for stroke patients who cannot walk
This trial tests whether adding virtual reality to robot-assisted walking therapy helps people who have had a stroke and cannot walk. It is for patients who had a first stroke in the past 15 days to 6 months.
LimogesAges 35–75 - NCT05987410Recruiting
Nordic walking for weight and heart health after a cardiac event
This trial tests if a nordic walking program helps people with diabetes who are overweight or obese recover after a heart attack or heart procedure. If you had a heart event or stent/bypass in the last 3 months, this program could help you get stronger and manage your weight.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT05945212Recruiting
Vibration therapy to help leg recovery after subacute stroke
This study tests whether a program using local vibrations on the muscles in the front of your ankle can improve leg nerve and movement recovery after stroke. It may help people who have weak ankle lifting during the weeks to months after stroke.
Le Chambon-FeugerollesAges 18–80 - NCT05830942Recruiting
Training walks plus brain stimulation for thinking skills in older adults
This study tests whether a structured walking exercise, combined with brain stimulation and brain scans, can improve or slow decline in thinking skills. It’s aimed at older adults who notice memory or confusion getting worse.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 65 years+ - NCT05727930Recruiting
Early walking rehab trial after stroke using treadmill training
This trial studies a more intensive, early walking exercise program after a stroke. It may help improve walking speed, balance, and the ability to move safely with less support.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–85 - NCT05684367Recruiting
Exercise program to rebuild stamina and energy after breast cancer
This study tests whether a structured exercise program can help older adults with breast cancer regain stamina and reduce fatigue. It focuses on people who are still dealing with moderate fatigue after finishing certain breast cancer treatments.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 60–105 - NCT05563103Recruiting
Combination therapy to improve spinal cord injury recovery
This trial studies a combination of treatments to help people with certain types of spinal cord injury regain some movement and feeling over time. If you meet the specific injury and health criteria, you may be asked to do simple walking and assessment tests during treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–70 - NCT05347875Recruiting
App training to improve walking aid skills
This trial tests an app-based program meant to help people who already use walking aids learn and practice safer walking aid skills. It may help you move more comfortably if you can use the app and communicate with the study team.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–99 - NCT05231265Recruiting
Lumbar surgery effect on walking complexity in chronic low back pain
This study looks at how lumbar spine surgery (fusion or artificial disc “prosthesis” on one or two levels) affects how complex your walking looks and feels. It may help doctors better understand what to expect from surgery and how it changes movement in people with long-term low back pain.
NîmesAges 18 years+ - NCT04928482Recruiting
Training with backward walking after stroke
This trial studies whether backward walking training can improve balance and walking speed after a stroke. It may help people who still have trouble staying steady or walking quickly during recovery.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–90 - NCT04987346Recruiting
Healthy walking and balance study
This study collects walking and balance data from healthy people to create a reference guide (a 'normative database') for gait analysis. It will help doctors better compare and understand walking patterns in people with medical conditions.
GhentAges 6–65 - NCT07507006Recruiting
A wearable shoe insert for walking assistance
This study tests a new wearable shoe insert that helps with walking. It's for healthy adults who want to try the device during one session to see how well it works.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19–45 - NCT07676578Recruiting
Virtual reality walking rehab for recent stroke patients
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during walking exercises can help people who had a stroke within the past 1 to 6 months improve their walking. You might be able to join if you can walk a bit but still need help or practice, and your doctor approves.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07038889Recruiting
Virtual reality walking rehab for brain injury
This study tests whether using virtual reality during walking exercises can help people with traumatic brain injury improve their walking. It may be a more engaging way to do physical therapy.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06886906Recruiting
Movement and Pain in Older Adults
This study explores how movement and physical activity relate to pain in older adults with muscle or joint pain. It could help you understand your pain patterns and find better ways to manage them.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 55–85 - NCT07132788Recruiting
Study of pulmonary arterial hypertension and lean muscle mass
This study looks at how pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) affects lean muscle mass. It aims to understand the relationship between PAH and muscle loss, which could help improve treatments and quality of life.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04226339Recruiting
Test walking analysis after knee replacement, different alignment methods
This study compares two ways of aligning the knee during a total knee replacement and checks how people walk afterward using a walking test. It may help doctors choose the alignment method that best supports safer, smoother walking.
LyonAges 55–80
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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.