REHABILITATION

This study is testing whether patients who need rehab after a hospital stay can recover just as well, or better, at home instead of in a traditional nursing facility. About 300 eligible patients will be randomly assigned to receive care from a tech-enabled medical team in their o…

This study is testing whether drinking special nutritional supplements twice a day for 12 weeks can help older adults at risk of poor nutrition regain muscle strength and complete their rehabilitation after leaving the hospital. Researchers will compare a group taking the supplem…

This study is testing a special exercise and breathing program for people who are having part of their lung removed. The goal is to see if starting this program before surgery and continuing it after helps patients recover faster, walk farther, and have fewer complications. Resea…

This study is testing two physical therapy approaches to help people recover from a broken wrist. It will compare adding either hands-on joint mobilization or mental movement imagery exercises to standard physical therapy. The goal is to see which method better improves wrist pos…

This study is testing if a type of massage therapy can help people who have had a stroke. It aims to see if the massage reduces muscle stiffness and leads to better walking and balance. The study will involve 34 adults who had a stroke 6 months to 2 years ago.

This study is testing whether structured conversations about what gives life meaning can help heart disease patients feel less anxious and depressed during their recovery. About 80 patients and family members in Denmark will try one of three formats: individual sessions, sessions…

This study tested a new self-management rehabilitation program designed to help people with head and neck cancer. It compared this new program to standard rehabilitation care to see which was better at reducing anxiety, depression, and improving quality of life. Researchers measu…

This study is testing whether a special sensory-based occupational therapy can help people with moderate Alzheimer's disease. Over four weeks, participants will experience a controlled environment with lights, sounds, and textures designed to improve mood, reduce agitation, and s…

This study is testing whether a special breathing exercise program helps people recover after a lung transplant. Researchers will compare patients who do the breathing training along with standard physical therapy to those who only get standard therapy. The goal is to see if the …

This study is testing whether adding video game exercises to standard physical therapy helps stroke survivors with paralysis more than adding traditional balance exercises. Researchers are comparing two groups of about 30 people to see which approach better improves walking, bala…

This study is testing whether a 12-week exercise program is practical and helpful for men with metastatic prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy. The program aims to reduce common side effects like muscle weakness, fatigue, and risk of falls. Researchers will work with 38 par…

This study aims to create a practical toolkit to help future stroke rehabilitation clinical trials run better. Researchers are working directly with stroke survivors, their families, and healthcare staff to design it together. The goal is to make it easier for everyone to follow …

This study is a first step to see if a larger trial is possible. It aims to find out if researchers can successfully recruit patients and collect good data to compare two recovery approaches after leg or hip fracture surgery: walking immediately versus waiting 6-12 weeks. The goa…