REHABILITATION

This study tests whether a combination of electrical spinal cord stimulation and breathing exercises can improve respiratory function in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with neck-level injuries to measure changes in breathing strength and…

This study tests whether a special breathing exercise program can help people with substance use disorder. Researchers will measure changes in lung function, shortness of breath, cough strength, exercise ability, cravings, mood, and quality of life. About 34 adults receiving inpa…

This study is testing whether a robotic device called Pablo Tyromotion can help improve arm and hand movement in people who have had a stroke. The study will include 120 participants aged 45-80 who have some arm weakness but can still grip. The goal is to see if this technology c…

This study tests if using MRI scans to guide sugar-water injections into specific damaged areas of the knee works better than standard injections into the joint space for treating knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will enroll 60 adults aged 45-80 with moderate knee arthritis. The …

This study tests whether combining two non-invasive therapies can help stroke survivors regain hand control. Participants will receive brain stimulation (tDCS) and muscle stimulation (FES) while practicing hand tasks. The goal is to see if these treatments improve movement and br…

This study tests a new virtual reality therapy that combines mirror therapy with cooperative tasks to improve arm function in stroke survivors. Researchers will compare this new approach to standard VR mirror therapy in 44 adults who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. The goal i…

This study tests whether a biofeedback device that shows real-time visuals of swallowing can help stroke survivors with swallowing problems recover better than standard therapy. One hundred participants will be split into two groups: one using biofeedback and the other using only…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can improve recovery after lung cancer surgery. About 868 adults who had lung cancer surgery will be split into two groups: one gets usual care, and the other gets usual care plus an AI app that tracks symptoms, acti…

This study tests whether a less restrictive ankle stirrup works as well as a standard walker boot for adults recovering from an ankle fracture. About 1400 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two braces. The goal is to see if the stirrup reduces pain and improves …

This study tests whether adding music to rhythmic 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 video calls, either with or without music. The goal is to…

This study tests whether a technique called biofeedback can improve arm and hand function in people who have had a stroke. Researchers will enroll 120 adults aged 45 to 80 who have some arm weakness but can still grip. Participants will undergo rehabilitation that uses biofeedbac…

This study tests whether wearable sensors that give real-time feedback during physical therapy can help people with mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) recover balance and movement better than standard therapy. Researchers will enroll 100 adults aged 18-60 who are still havi…

This study is testing a smartphone app powered by artificial intelligence to help people with oral cancer return to work and manage physical and emotional challenges. Researchers will compare 650 patients who use the app with those who receive standard care. The goal is to see if…

This study looks at whether adding extracorporeal shock wave therapy to standard treatments (physical therapy and steroid injections) helps people with frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder causes pain and stiffness, and recovery can take months or years. The trial will enroll 94 adul…

This study tests a new robot that helps people who had a stroke 6 months to 3 years ago improve their walking. The robot has a special mode that encourages patients to actively move their legs, rather than just being moved by the machine. 60 participants will receive 15 training …

This study tests a special rehabilitation program designed to help people who survived a sudden cardiac arrest outside the hospital return to work. The program includes personalized support and is added to usual care. Researchers will compare how many participants are working 12 …

This study tests whether a motion-capture system (like the kind used in video games) can make physical therapy more engaging for hospitalized children. Researchers want to see if kids aged 6-17 who are already cleared for standing and arm movement will use the system and if thera…

This study looks at how middle-aged men and women (ages 50-65) recover muscle after one week of not using one leg. Participants will then do a week of rehab exercises. Researchers want to find out if men and women recover differently and what happens inside the muscle at the mole…

This study is creating a tool to predict which ICU patients who needed a breathing tube will benefit most from early physical therapy. Researchers will collect data from 250 adults to build an algorithm that helps doctors decide who should get rehab. The goal is to improve recove…

This study looks at whether recovering at home with skilled nursing support is as safe and effective as going to a skilled nursing facility after a hospital stay. Researchers will enroll 650 adults who need rehabilitation or nursing care and randomly assign them to receive care a…

This study looks at whether poor nutrition makes it harder for older adults to recover shoulder function after surgery when using virtual reality (VR) rehab. About 60 frail adults aged 60+ will be tracked to see how their nutritional status affects their ability to do daily activ…

This study looks at how pain and the ability to walk change in the days after a limb amputation. Researchers will review medical records of 150 adults who had an amputation. The goal is to find patterns that could help improve pain management and rehabilitation in the future.

This study watches how children and young adults with cancer improve their ability to move and do daily tasks while receiving physical therapy. Researchers will track 249 patients across Italy to see what helps them get better. The goal is to learn which rehab methods work best, …

This study tests a program that gives Hispanic families education and a guide to help children with traumatic brain injury stick with rehabilitation. About 300 parent-child pairs will take part. The goal is to see if this support improves recovery and quality of life.

This study looks at what helps or hinders people from going back to work after a broken bone or joint injury. Researchers will follow 200 adults who were employed before their injury to see how many return to work within a year and what factors—like pain, workplace changes, or su…

This study follows 100 adults admitted to a rehabilitation hospital in Ireland to see how their ability to perform daily activities changes from admission to discharge and 6 months later. Researchers will also track healthcare use and medication issues. The goal is to better unde…

This study follows 50 people over age 50 who had arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Researchers will measure shoulder disability, pain (at rest, during movement, and at night), and sleep quality over time. The goal is to better understand recovery patterns and help create clearer …