Physical Therapy Clinical Trials
Here are the 6 most popular medical studies for physical therapy
Behavioral Intervention
Enhanced Physical Therapy for Chronic Lower Back Pain
Recruiting0 awards7 criteria
Phoenix, Arizona
This trial is testing whether an enhanced physical therapy intervention, combining pain self-management education with a tailored exercise program, can reduce pain interference more than internet-based pain self-management or usual care in Veterans with chronic low back pain.
Behavioural Intervention
Physical Therapy vs Home Exercise for Shoulder Arthritis
Recruiting1 award
Denver, Colorado
This trial is comparing outcomes of two different types of therapy after reverse shoulder surgery - formal, clinic-based physical therapy vs. surgeon-directed home therapy. Pain, range of motion, function, and other measures will be compared at 6 weeks, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery. The trial will also look at whether physical therapy is associated with a higher risk of postoperative complications like stress fractures or dislocation.
Physical Therapy
Hybrid Physical Therapy for Osteoarthritis
Recruiting1 award
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This trial is testing a new way to provide rehabilitation for people with knee pain, using a combination of in-person and remote (telerehabilitation) interventions. The goal is to see if this is feasible and effective.
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Behavioural Intervention
Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults
Recruiting1 awardPhase 2
Aurora, Colorado
This trial is studying a new way to prevent falls in older adults that includes an evaluation by a physical therapist and pharmacist in addition to the usual care by an ED clinician. The study will last for 12 months and measure recurrent falls.
Behavioral Intervention
Stepped Care Management for Lower Back Pain
Recruiting1 award6 criteria
San Antonio, Texas
This trial will study two possible treatments for chronic low back pain, physical therapy or Move 2 Health. If neither of these treatments work after six weeks, patients will then be randomized to receive either the addition of the other treatment or the MORE Mindfulness intervention.
Procedure
Transcutaneous vs Epidural Spinal Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
Recruiting1 award13 criteria
Seattle, Washington
This trial will compare skin-surface transcutaneous stimulation with implanted epidural stimulation for improving lower extremity function in people with incomplete spinal cord injuries.
Behavioral Intervention
Non-Surgical Management for Knee Osteoarthritis
Recruiting1 award9 criteria
San Antonio, Texas
This trial will compare two different ways of treating knee osteoarthritis. All subjects will receive a standardized approach recommended by the Department of Defense and Veterans Administration. Follow-up will occur over a 1 year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the 'trial drug' — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
Is there any support for travel costs?
Many of the teams running clinical trials will cover the cost of transportation to-and-from their care center.
Will I know what medication I am taking?
This depends on the specific study. If you're worried about receiving a placebo, you can actively filter out these trials using our search.
How long do clinical trials last?
Some trials will only require a single visit, while others will continue until your disease returns. It's fairly common for a trial to last somewhere between 1 and 6 months.
Do you verify all the trials on your website?
All of the trials listed on Power have been formally registered with the US Food and Drug Administration. Beyond this, some trials on Power have been formally 'verified' if the team behind the trial has completed an additional level of verification with our team.
How quickly will I hear back from a clinical trial?
Sadly, this response time can take anywhere from 6 hours to 2 weeks. We're working hard to speed up how quickly you hear back — in general, verified trials respond to patients within a few days.