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Walking, Difficulty clinical trials
8 of 13 indexed Walking, Difficulty trials are currently recruiting.
13 US clinical trials · 8 currently recruiting
Walking, Difficulty is the subject of 13 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 8 of them currently open to new participants. 1 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 3 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is Northwestern University, running 4 of these trials.
The research picture
Walking, Difficulty has 13 registered US clinical trials, 8 of them open to new participants right now, about 62% of the total.
- 8
- recruiting participants now
- 62%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 1
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 4
- top sponsor: Northwestern University
Active & Recent Trials
13 total, page 1 of 1
SMART Exercise for PAD
Northwestern University
NCT06032065
To Develop a Walking Exercise Program for Non-ambulatory Stroke Survivors
University of Kansas Medical Center
NCT06247553
Heat Therapy, Functional Capacity, and Vascular Health in Older Adults
University of North Texas Health Science Center
NCT05706181
Passive Stretching in Peripheral Arterial Disease Patients
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
NCT06420752
Biomarkers of Reaction To HIIT Exercise
VA Office of Research and Development
NCT06059872
Fisetin to Reduce Senescence and Mobility Impairment in PAD
Northwestern University
NCT06399809
Far Red Light to Improve Functioning in PAD
Northwestern University
NCT06165016
ENhancing Exercise with LIGHT to Improve Functioning in PAD
Northwestern University
NCT06399900
Testing Interventions for Mobility Through Exercise (TIME)
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
NCT05725564
Reflex Excitability in Post-stroke Stiff-Knee Gait
MetroHealth Medical Center
NCT04947865
Functional Activity Strength Training
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
NCT05697497
Quantifying the Role of Sensory Systems Processing in Post-Stroke Walking Recovery
University of Cincinnati
NCT04553198
Cortical Processes During Walking Post-stroke
University of Florida
NCT05710029
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1 |
| Phase 2 | 2 |
| Phase 3 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Walking, Difficulty Trial Landscape
13 indexed Walking, Difficulty studies · 8 recruiting (62%).
Phase mix: 1 late (III/IV) vs 3 early (I/II).
Top sponsor: Northwestern University (4 trials), 8 others listed. 13 shown below, recruiting first.
How to read this condition's trial landscape
That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Walking, Difficulty?
PlainTrial tracks 13 US clinical trials for Walking, Difficulty, of which 8 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Walking, Difficulty?
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Is this data current?
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.
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