REHABILITATION

This study compares home-based skilled nursing and rehab care to traditional facility-based care for 650 adults leaving the hospital. Participants are randomly assigned to recover at home with a care team or go to a skilled nursing facility. The main goal is to see if home care l…

This study tests whether using the soundBrilliance app—which combines enhanced music, natural visuals, and spoken guidance—can help people aged 13 and older manage anxiety, depression, and stress. Over 12 weeks, participants use the app at least 4 days per week and report their m…

This study tests whether a new type of virtual reality therapy can improve arm function in people who had a stroke. Fifty-four participants will try different versions of mirror therapy, some with added attention-focusing techniques. The goal is to see which approach works best f…

This study tests whether using virtual reality at home can help people with recent facial palsy (within the last year) reduce involuntary facial spasms called synkinesis. About 100 participants will either use a VR self-rehabilitation program or follow standard rehabilitation exe…

This study tests whether a personalized facial rehabilitation program can help people with systemic sclerosis who have facial tightness and mouth problems. About 60 adults with this rare autoimmune disease will either receive the rehab program or standard care. The goal is to see…

This study tests a new robot system (HIWIN MRG-P110) designed to help chronic stroke survivors improve their walking. The robot uses foot pedals to guide leg movements and can adjust how much it helps versus how much the patient must do on their own. Researchers will enroll 60 pe…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can improve recovery after lung cancer surgery. About 868 patients from 20 hospitals will be randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus an AI tool that tracks symptoms, activity, and recovery pro…

This study tests whether a 4-week breathing muscle training program can improve lung function, reduce shortness of breath, and lessen cravings in people with substance use disorder. Thirty-four adults receiving inpatient treatment will either do breathing exercises with a device …

This study is testing a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to help people with oral cancer manage symptoms, improve communication, and return to work. The app includes a chatbot for emotional support, posture correction exercises, and a communication aid. Researcher…

This study looks at whether a less restrictive ankle stirrup works as well as a standard walker boot for pain and daily function after an ankle fracture. About 1400 adults who had surgical or non-surgical treatment will be randomly assigned to one brace type. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether injecting dextrose (a sugar solution) into specific spots seen on MRI works better than injecting it into the knee joint for osteoarthritis. Sixty adults aged 45-80 with moderate knee OA will receive either MRI-guided extra-articular or ultrasound-guided …

This study tests whether a new virtual reality therapy that combines mirror therapy with cooperative tasks can improve arm movement in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Forty-four participants will be split into groups receiving either standard task-oriented traini…

This study tests whether biofeedback—a technique that shows you real-time visuals of your swallowing—can help stroke survivors with swallowing problems recover faster. One hundred participants will be split into two groups: one gets standard therapy with verbal feedback, the othe…

This study is testing whether a robotic device called Pablo Tyromotion, combined with standard physical therapy, can improve arm and hand function in people who had a stroke months or years ago. 120 participants aged 45-80 with some remaining arm weakness will undergo 4 weeks of …

This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator, combined with breathing exercises, can improve respiratory function in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Thirty adults with neck-level injuries will undergo 16 weeks of training while using the device. Researchers will meas…

This study tests whether a technique called biofeedback can help people who have had a stroke improve movement in their arms and hands. Researchers will measure changes in motor skills and grip strength. The goal is to see if this type of training leads to better recovery.

This study tests whether adding music to technology-based walking exercises helps people with multiple sclerosis walk better. Thirty-two participants with mild to moderate disability will do four weeks of gait training at home via telerehabilitation, either with or without music.…

This study tests a bilingual program called 1stBIEN for Hispanic children (ages 3-17) recovering from traumatic brain injury. The program provides in-person education, mobile videos, and a navigator to help families access outpatient care and school support. Researchers will meas…

This study looks at whether adding extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to usual treatments like physical therapy and steroid injections can improve pain and movement in people with frozen shoulder. About 94 adults aged 20-80 with shoulder pain and stiffness for at least a mo…

This study tests whether a motion-capture game called Snipperfingers can make physical therapy more engaging for children aged 6-17 who are staying in the hospital. The game uses cameras to track kids' movements as they play, aiming to encourage them to stand and move during ther…

This study tests whether wearable sensors that give real-time feedback during physical therapy can help people with mild traumatic brain injury recover balance and movement better than standard therapy. About 100 adults aged 18-60 who are still having symptoms 2 weeks to 6 months…

This small pilot study is testing whether combining two non-invasive treatments—brain stimulation (tDCS) and muscle stimulation (FES)—can help improve hand control in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. The study involves 15 participants and will measure changes in b…

This study looks at whether playing or watching football, combined with hearing personal stories from people with mental illness, can reduce stigma among university students. About 210 students aged 18-30 will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a standard talk-based ses…

This study aims to create a prediction tool that helps doctors decide which ICU patients who have been on a breathing machine will benefit most from early rehabilitation. Researchers will collect data from 250 patients and use machine learning to build an algorithm. The goal is t…

This study follows 249 children and young adults with cancer who are receiving physical or neuropsychomotor therapy at hospitals across Italy. Researchers will measure changes in their ability to move and perform daily tasks over time. The goal is to understand which rehabilitati…

This study follows 200 adults who had a broken bone or joint injury to see what helps them return to work within a year. Researchers will look at injury severity, pain, workplace changes, and support like disability recognition. The goal is to find gaps in care and improve how ho…

This study looks at how pain and the ability to walk change in the first days after a limb amputation. Researchers will review medical records of 150 adults to see how pain levels and recovery are linked to patient details and treatments. The goal is to find patterns that could h…

This study follows 100 adults admitted to a rehabilitation hospital in the Midwest of Ireland. Researchers will measure how well patients recover daily living skills and track their use of healthcare services after discharge. The goal is to understand what helps or hinders recove…

This study looks at whether malnutrition changes how well older adults recover after shoulder surgery when they use virtual reality (VR) for rehabilitation. Researchers will track 60 frail adults aged 60+ to see if poor nutrition limits the benefits of VR therapy. The goal is to …

This study tests a special rehabilitation program designed to help people who survived a sudden cardiac arrest return to work. The program includes tailored support and is compared to usual care alone. About 214 survivors will take part, and researchers will track their work stat…

This study is testing a new physical therapy protocol for people over 50 who have had arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery. Researchers will track shoulder function, pain levels, and sleep quality over the recovery period. The goal is to gather better evidence on what helps patients…