REHABILITATION

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

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 rhythmic gait training at home via telerehabilitation, either with or without music, for …

This small pilot study is testing whether combining two non-invasive treatments—brain stimulation (tDCS) and muscle stimulation (FES)—can help people who had a stroke at least six months ago regain better control of their hand. The study involves 15 participants and measures chan…

This study tests whether a robotic device called Pablo Tyromotion can improve arm and hand function in people who had a stroke. 120 adults aged 45-80 with mild to moderate arm weakness will use the device in rehab sessions. The goal is to see if this technology helps them regain …

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 45-80 who have some arm weakness but can still grip. Participants will do rehabilitation exercises while receiving re…

This study tests whether a new virtual reality therapy can help people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago improve arm function. 44 participants will compare two VR approaches that use mirror therapy and task practice. The goal is to see which method better boosts motor skill…

This study tests whether a smart AI system can improve recovery for people after lung cancer surgery. About 868 adults will be split into two groups: one gets usual care, the other gets usual care plus an AI that tracks symptoms, activity, and breathing exercises, and gives perso…

This study tests whether a technique called biofeedback can improve swallowing in people who have had a stroke. One hundred participants will either receive standard swallowing therapy or therapy with a screen that shows their swallowing muscles in real time. The goal is to see i…

This study tests if injecting a sugar-water solution (dextrose) into specific spots seen on an MRI works better than injecting it into the joint space for knee osteoarthritis. About 60 adults aged 45-80 with moderate knee arthritis will receive either MRI-guided or standard injec…

This study tests a new robot that helps people who had a stroke 6 months to 3 years ago improve their walking. The robot encourages patients to move their legs actively rather than just moving them passively. 60 participants will receive 15 training sessions over 5 weeks, and res…

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 a spinal injury at or above the chest level who have significant…

This study tests whether special breathing exercises (inspiratory muscle training) can help people with substance use disorder. Researchers will measure changes in lung function, shortness of breath, cough strength, exercise ability, cravings, depression, anxiety, and quality of …

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 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 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 who had an amputation. The goal is to better understand recovery patterns, not to test a new treatment.

This study looks at whether good nutrition helps older adults recover better after shoulder surgery when they use virtual reality (VR) for rehabilitation. Researchers will track 60 frail adults aged 60+ to see if malnutrition reduces the benefits of VR-based therapy. The goal is …

This study tests a personalized rehabilitation program for people who survived a sudden cardiac arrest outside the hospital. The goal is to help them return to work within 12 months. 214 participants will either receive the special rehab plus usual care, or usual care alone. The …

This study looks at what helps or hinders people getting 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 suppo…

This study follows 50 people over age 50 who had arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Researchers will measure shoulder function, pain levels, and sleep quality during rehabilitation. The goal is to better understand recovery patterns and help create clearer rehab guidelines.

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 follow 249 patients across Italy, checking their progress monthly. The goal is to understand which rehab methods work b…

This study aims to create a prediction tool to identify which ICU patients who needed a breathing tube will benefit most from early rehabilitation. Researchers will collect data from 250 adults and use machine learning to build the algorithm. The goal is to reduce complications a…

This study looks at how middle-aged men and women (ages 50-65) recover muscle strength and size after one week of leg inactivity. Participants will have one leg immobilized for 7 days, followed by a week of rehab exercises. Researchers will take muscle samples and measure strengt…

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

This study compares recovering at home with skilled nursing support versus going to a skilled nursing facility after a hospital stay. About 650 adults who need rehabilitation or nursing care will be randomly assigned to either home-based or facility-based care. The main goal is t…

This study tests a program that gives Hispanic families education and a personal guide to help children with traumatic brain injury stick with their rehabilitation. The goal is to see if this support improves recovery and quality of life. The study will include 300 children and t…

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…