Clinical trials
Walking clinical trials
Below are recruiting walking clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 288 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06898073Recruiting
Walking and thinking training after stroke
This trial tests whether combining walking on a curved path with doing simple thinking tasks can improve recovery after a stroke. It is for people who can walk at least 10 meters and have some arm and leg movement.
Kaohsiung CityAges 40–80 - NCT05884073Recruiting
Exercise training for cancer care professionals
This trial is about using low- to moderate-intensity exercise to support people who professionally care for patients with cancer. It aims to see whether building this exercise approach is practical and safe for oncology care teams, starting with care professionals in Halifax.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07138066Recruiting
Smart crutch tips for guided weight-bearing after tibia fracture
This trial tests a smart crutch tip that helps guide how much weight you put on your leg while recovering from a broken shin bone. It is for people who have had surgery to fix the fracture and are learning to walk again with crutches.
Kyiv, Kyiv OblastAges 18–80 - NCT07216339Recruiting
Can a game make the walking test more fun for kids?
This study tests if adding game-like features to a standard 6-minute walking test makes it more engaging for children with muscle or nerve disorders. It may help kids stay motivated and perform better during the test.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 6–12 - NCT06631872Recruiting
Surgery school prehabilitation via telehealth for lung or abdominal cancer
This trial tests a telehealth program to help you get ready (prehab) before lung or major abdominal cancer surgery. It aims to improve your recovery and might be easier than attending in person.
New Lambton Heights, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07621523Recruiting
How Pilates Affects Energy Use in Older Adults
This study measures how much energy your body uses during Pilates exercises and how it affects your metabolism. Researchers want to understand if regular Pilates is a good way for older adults to stay active and healthy.
Jacarezinho, ParanáAges 60 years+ - NCT07645729Recruiting
Testing a Powered Ankle Prosthesis with Neural Control
This study tests a new powered ankle prosthesis (an artificial foot with a motor) that you control using signals from your nerves and receive feedback through gentle stimulation on your skin. The goal is to see if it helps you walk more naturally and perform daily activities with better balance and control.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18–70 - NCT07399119Enrolling by invitation
Study on Wim Hof Method and Exercise in Healthy Young Adults
This trial tests how the Wim Hof method (a breathing and cold exposure technique) affects your heart and exercise performance during aerobic training. It is designed for healthy young adults.
Beirut, Tariq EL JedidaAges 18–25 - NCT07405450Recruiting
Robotic walking training for better mobility
This study tests a robotic walking trainer (Trexo) to see if it helps improve walking. It is for people who can safely use the robot and stick to the training plan.
Calgary, AlbertaAges Any age - NCT07723872Recruiting
Finger vs. earlobe oxygen test during a 6-minute walk
This study compares oxygen levels measured at the finger versus the earlobe during a 6-minute walk test for people with interstitial lung disease. It helps find the most accurate way to monitor your oxygen during exercise.
Granollers, SpainAges 18 years+ - NCT07718009Recruiting
Alternating versus fixed altitude training for elite race walkers
This study compares two types of altitude training for elite race walkers: training at a fixed high altitude versus alternating between different altitudes. It aims to see which method better improves exercise capacity and how the body adapts.
MacaoAges 18–26 - NCT06868316Recruiting
Sound-guided walking training for chronic ankle instability
This study tests whether using sound cues while walking can improve balance and ankle stability in people with chronic ankle instability. You may be eligible if you have had repeated ankle sprains and a feeling of your ankle "giving way" in the last 6 months.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–45 - NCT07695675Recruiting
Community meals, walking, and blood sugar in older adults
This study tests if eating community meals and walking can help older adults with higher blood sugar. You will wear a glucose monitor and activity tracker while following a meal plan.
Changsha, HunanAges 60–79 - NCT06928116Recruiting
Heat therapy and mobility for COVID-19 survivors
This study tests whether heat therapy (like using a heated blanket or suit) can help people who still feel tired or weak months after COVID-19. It may improve your physical function and make daily activities easier.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 50–90 - NCT06806761Recruiting
Tracking balance and walking after stroke
This study tracks how walking and balance improve in the first weeks after a stroke. It uses simple tests to measure your recovery over time, with no experimental treatments.
Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT05965336Recruiting
Walking test study for nerve damage in diabetes feet
This study looks at how well people with diabetes-related nerve damage (diabetic peripheral neuropathy) can walk, using a treadmill and walking distance tests. It may help improve understanding of walking limits and how to measure change over time.
Pensacola, FloridaAges 45 years+ - NCT07011940Recruiting
Walk with me for grief after pregnancy or infant loss
This study tests a program called Walk With Me to help people cope with grief after losing a pregnancy or a baby shortly after birth. It is for those who are in the first month after the loss, live in the US, and speak English or Spanish.
Eugene, OregonAges 15 years+ - NCT03096197Recruiting
Exoskeleton and spinal stimulation for long-term spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether an external walking-assist device (an exoskeleton) plus targeted spinal cord stimulation can help people with long-term spinal cord injury. It may be designed for wheelchair users who meet specific nerve function and bone health requirements.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–65 - NCT03264261Recruiting
Therapy to improve walking after stroke by using affected arm
This study tests a walking-focused therapy called constraint induced movement therapy (CI therapy) to improve walking after a stroke. It may help people walk faster and more safely by encouraging more use of the more affected side.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 21–75 - NCT03323216Recruiting
Testing heart-related blood markers in people with diabetes and heart failure
This study looks for blood markers that may help explain or predict heart problems in people who have type 2 diabetes and heart failure. To join, you may also need to be having a planned heart procedure where doctors can collect study information.
Aachen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT03995238Recruiting
Gait training for veterans with leg amputations
This study tests a walking rehabilitation plan to improve how you walk after a lower-leg amputation. It may help if your walking steps are uneven and you have diabetes and/or circulation problems in your legs.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 40–89 - NCT07702123Recruiting
Physical activity study for women with Behcet's and metabolic syndrome
This study tests if a physical activity program helps women who have both Behcet's disease and metabolic syndrome. It aims to improve their health and well-being.
Giza, DokkiAges 40–50 - NCT04217603Recruiting
CPAP test to improve walking distance in ECAC
This study looks at whether using CPAP (a breathing device that helps keep airways open) can improve how far you can walk in 6 minutes. It also checks how CPAP may change breathing and exercise test results in people with ECAC.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04460872RecruitingPhase 2
Testosterone plus walking training to support bones and muscles
This Phase 2 study tests whether testosterone therapy combined with walking training can improve bone and muscle health after a spinal cord injury. It aims to help men with low testosterone and walking problems by improving strength, body composition, and related health markers.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for walking?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 288 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.