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Balance clinical trials and research

• 30Clinical trials
• 188NIH research projects
• 1New in 30 days
• 11Countries

Newest Balance clinical trials

All recruiting trials (30)

• Core muscle function and balance in people with leg amputations

  This study tests how leg amputation affects core muscles and balance by comparing muscle thickness on the amputated side, the intact side, and healthy people using ultrasound.

  Recruiting Hacettepe University · Balçova, İzmir · NCT07875075

• Tailored balance training for people with multiple sclerosis

  This study tests whether balance training that is customized to each person’s difficulty and effort is feasible for people with MS in an inpatient setting.

  Recruiting Klinik Valens · Valens, Canton of St. Gallen · NCT07805850

• Sensor-enabled ankle brace for gait and balance testing in adults

  Researchers are testing a modified ankle brace with built-in sensors to see if it accurately measures gait and balance compared with standard equipment in healthy adults.

  Recruiting Indiana University · Bloomington, Indiana · NCT07776223

• Dynamic Neuromuscular Stability Exercises With or Without Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation for Lateral Ankle Sprain

  This study tests if Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) with or without rhythmic auditory cues helps badminton players recover balance and function after a lateral ankle sprain.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Lahore, Punjab Province · NCT07726810

• Game-based and VR exercise in healthy adolescents

  This study tests whether virtual reality and video-game–based exercise can improve fitness and attention in healthy teens aged 10–18 compared with standard physical activity.

  Recruiting Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University · Gaziantep · NCT07660822

• Spinal posture, mobility, and balance in people with multiple sclerosis

  This study will test how spinal posture and mobility relate to balance in adults with relapsing-remitting MS.

  Recruiting Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University · Ankara, Çubuk · NCT07648277

• Figure-of-8 Walking Test in Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome

  This observational study tests whether the Figure-of-8 Walk Test is a reliable and valid way to measure dynamic balance and gait in people with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome.

  Recruiting Balikesir University · Balıkesir, Bigadiç · NCT07586553

• How doing a thinking task while walking affects balance and gait in Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome

  This test will see if doing a thinking task while walking changes walking speed and balance in people aged 65 and older with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome.

  Recruiting Balikesir University · Balıkesir, Bigadiç · NCT07572968

• Wearable sensory prosthesis to improve coordination, walking, and activity

  This study tests whether the Walkasins sensory device helps adults with peripheral neuropathy walk more and move more, by wearing the device daily for about 10 weeks.

  Recruiting RxFunction Inc. · Jacksonville, Florida · NCT07554443

• Body-weight-supported gait training with virtual reality for people after stroke

  This test tries to see if adding virtual-reality dual-task practice to body-weight-supported walking helps people after stroke improve their walking, balance, and thinking more than forward or backward walking training.

  Recruiting Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital · Ankara, Çankaya · NCT07550270

• Remotely Delivered Pilates for MS: Walking, Balance, Fatigue, Mood and Quality of Life

  A 16-week remote Pilates program will be tested to see if it helps walking, balance, fatigue, pain, mood, thinking, and quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis who can participate from home.

  Recruiting University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, Illinois · NCT07504120

• Rehabilitative video games to improve balance and confidence in older adults

  This program will test whether a rehabilitative video game can improve balance, visual-motor skills, and confidence in people aged 60 and older.

  Recruiting Biruni University · Istanbul, Zeytinburnu · NCT07433608

• Core stabilization exercises to improve balance and upper-arm performance in competitive archers

  This will test whether a single session of core stabilization exercises added to a warm-up can immediately improve balance and upper-extremity performance in competitive archers.

  Recruiting Atlas University · Kağıthane, Istanbul · NCT07338760

• Dual-task exercise to improve thinking, walking, and balance in mild cognitive impairment

  This trial will try a twice-weekly exercise program that pairs physical tasks with thinking tasks in people over 50 with amnestic mild cognitive impairment to see if it helps walking, balance, and cognition.

  Recruiting University of Patras · Pátrai · NCT07334392

• Core stability versus cognitive training to improve balance and postural control in chronic ankle instability

  This project will test whether dynamic core stability exercises or cognitive (dual-task) training help adults with chronic ankle instability improve balance, postural control, and reduce feelings of giving way.

  Recruiting Cairo University · Cairo · NCT07283276

• Figure-of-eight backward walking test for older adults

  This test will see if a figure-of-eight backward walking task can help measure balance and fall risk in people aged 65 and older.

  Recruiting Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University · Kahramanmaraş, Onikişubat · NCT07180030

• Enhancing balance in multiple sclerosis with training plus electrical stimulation

  This trial will test whether adding leg muscle stimulation and/or noninvasive spinal stimulation to balance training helps adults with multiple sclerosis who have balance or walking trouble.

  Recruiting University Health Network, Toronto · Toronto, Ontario · NCT07174973

• Foot sensation training to help balance, gait, and function in adults with type 2 diabetes and neuropathy

  This randomized trial tests whether foot sensory training, in addition to education, improves balance, walking, and functional ability for adults with type 2 diabetes and neuropathy.

  Recruiting Inonu University · Van · NCT06979401

• Evaluating neck muscles and balance in men with ankylosing spondylitis

  This study is testing how the strength of neck muscles affects balance in men with ankylosing spondylitis compared to healthy men.

  Recruiting Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital · Istanbul, Bahcelievler · NCT06967883

• Effects of cognitive load on balance in young adults

  This study tests how thinking hard while doing other tasks affects balance in young adults when they face unexpected challenges.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Islamabad · NCT06941714

• Using self-myofascial release to reduce injuries in young soccer players

  This will try regular self-myofascial release to see if it lowers injury risk and improves muscle tone, flexibility, and performance in male soccer players aged 14–18.

  Recruiting Aveiro University · Fão, Porto District · NCT06895720

• Comparing Otago and Gaze Stabilization Exercises for Balance in Elderly Stroke Patients

  This study is testing whether Otago exercises or Gaze Stabilization exercises can help improve balance and quality of life for elderly stroke patients.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Islamabad, Fedral · NCT06845709

• Using visual cues to improve balance training

  This study is testing if special goggles that change what you see can help young and older adults improve their balance while walking on a balance beam.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 University of Florida · Gainesville, Florida · NCT06804512

• Improving turning and balance in post-stroke patients through specialized training

  This study is testing a new training program to see if it can help people recovering from a stroke improve their balance and turning ability.

  Recruiting Foundation University Islamabad · Islamabad, Punjab Province · NCT06749002

• Comparing Wii Fit Training and Vestibular Rehabilitation for Balance in Vertigo Patients

  This study is testing whether using Wii Fit training or traditional vestibular rehab helps people with vertigo improve their balance better.

  Recruiting Foundation University Islamabad · Islamabad · NCT06738823

• Comparing core stability training methods for fast bowlers

  This study tests two different core training methods to see which one helps young male fast bowlers improve their performance, power, and balance in cricket.

  Recruiting Sehat Medical Complex · Lahore, Punjab Province · NCT06688227

• Understanding how stress affects balance in older adults

  This study tests how stress affects balance in older adults to see if it makes them more likely to fall.

  Recruiting University of Alcala · Alcalá de Henares · NCT06682754

• Comparing two rehabilitation programs for balance and walking in stroke patients

  This study is testing which rehabilitation program, Motor Relearning or Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, helps stroke patients improve their balance and walking better after six months of recovery.

  Recruiting Foundation University Islamabad · Islamabad · NCT06674590

• Rehabilitation for balance and gait issues in multiple sclerosis patients using technology

  This study is testing if a new robotic rehabilitation program can help people with multiple sclerosis improve their balance and walking over a year.

  Recruiting Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS · Roma, RM · NCT05983809

• Rehabilitation for balance issues in patients with neuropathy

  This study tests whether different types of balance rehabilitation can help people with neuropathy improve their balance and walking stability.

  Recruiting Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · Paris · NCT03881930

NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 188)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Movement-Enhanced Walking Training to Improve Balance After Stroke

  A specialized treadmill training using a cable-driven device, called Movement Amplification Environment (MAE), helps people with chronic stroke improve walking balance by enhancing their own movement awareness.

  NIH research Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital · Hines, United States · NIH-11597313

• Phase 2b trial of dengue vaccines TAK-003 and Butantan-DV to boost lasting, broad antibody protection

  A trial tests whether giving a second dengue vaccine (Butantan-DV) after an initial TAK-003 shot can create stronger, longer-lasting antibodies that work against all dengue types.

  NIH research Emory University · Atlanta, United States · NIH-11590657

• Aging and aspirin: a long-term look at cancer, heart health, and brain risks

  A large study at a top hospital will follow older adults to understand how low-dose aspirin influences cancer, heart disease, and brain health over many years.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11535359

• CBD and brain signals: how cannabidiol may rebalance nerve signals in kids with epilepsy

  A small, child-focused research project will explore how CBD could help balance brain signals and reduce seizures in young children with difficult-to-treat epilepsy.

  NIH research University of Colorado Denver · Aurora, UNITED STATES · NIH-11513736

• A Balanced Reach Training Platform to Help Balance in Older Veterans

  A new training program uses balance challenges to improve posture and movement in older veterans who are at risk of falls.

  NIH research Baltimore VA Medical Center · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11513473

• Balanced Reach Training to Improve Balance for Older and Neurologically Disabled Veterans

  This project uses a progressive reach‑at‑your‑limits training program to help older and neurologically disabled Veterans strengthen balance and lower fall risk.

  NIH research Baltimore VA Medical Center · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11511693

• How a small brain region makes reward-related cues grab attention

  This work looks at how the lateral hypothalamus makes people with substance-use problems notice drug-related cues and become more likely to relapse.

  NIH research University of Sydney · Sydney, Australia · NIH-11494406

• Modeling Hearing and Balance Disorders in Mice: HEar@JAX Workshop

  A five-day workshop at The Jackson Laboratory trains researchers in using mouse models to study hearing and balance, with hands-on labs for 20 participants.

  NIH research Jackson Laboratory · Bar Harbor, United States · NIH-11465737

• Understanding how male hormone balance and FGFs shape sperm maturation in 3D lab models

  This project uses a 3D lab model of the human epididymis to study how balancing male hormones (androgens and estrogens) and FGFs affects the development and function of the ducts that help sperm mature.

  NIH research Case Western Reserve University · Cleveland, United States · NIH-11447100

• How certain brain cells control eating and body weight

  Researchers are studying specific brain cells in the hind brain that influence how much you eat and how your body weight is regulated, with a focus on people who struggle with obesity or related conditions.

  NIH research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, United States · NIH-11446512

• New balance training to prevent falls in older adults

  A new, low-cost balance training program for people 65 and older aims to reduce the chance of falls by improving fast recovery after a trip.

  NIH research Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ · Blacksburg, United States · NIH-11445976

• Improving How the Great Toe Works and Its Link to Walking and Balance in Older Adults

  Researchers are testing new ways to measure how the big toe functions and how that relates to walking balance in adults, with a focus on older individuals.

  NIH research California State University San Marcos · San Marcos, United States · NIH-11444186

• Scar-free ligament healing inspired by zebrafish regeneration

  Researchers are studying how zebrafish repair ligaments without scarring to find ideas that could help people recover better after ligament injuries.

  NIH research Columbia University Health Sciences · New York, United States · NIH-11434474

• Characterization of Infant Energy Balance to Support Healthy Early Growth

  A study in healthy babies aims to map how infants’ energy intake and expenditure relate to growth to help prevent overweight in early childhood.

  NIH research Lsu Pennington Biomedical Research Ctr · Baton Rouge, United States · NIH-11432566

• Teleassessment of gait and balance after stroke to expand remote rehabilitation

  A multi-site study tests simple remote gait and balance tests for stroke survivors to enable safer, easier rehabilitation from home.

  NIH research University of Illinois at Chicago · Chicago, UNITED STATES · NIH-11432210

• Dengue vaccine study using two vaccines together to strengthen and broaden immunity

  A Phase 2b trial tests whether giving TAK-003 followed by Butantan-DV boosts broad, durable antibodies against dengue in adults who have been vaccinated before.

  NIH research Emory University · Atlanta, United States · NIH-11418927

• Lens Aquaporins and GPX1: How oxygen balance during aging affects cataract risk

  Researchers are studying how eye lens water channels and an antioxidant enzyme influence hydrogen peroxide balance to help prevent aging-related cataracts.

  NIH research State University New York Stony Brook · Stony Brook, United States · NIH-11418349

• Shifting the balance between IFN-I and TGF-beta to improve cancer therapy

  Aiming to help people with aggressive triple-negative breast cancer by tweaking immune signals in the tumor environment to make the cancer less aggressive and more responsive to therapy.

  NIH research Cleveland Clinic Lerner Com-Cwru · Cleveland, United States · NIH-11415622

• Aspirin’s long-term effects on cancer, cardiovascular health, and ADRD risk in older adults

  This study tests whether a low-dose aspirin plan over five years in older adults can balance benefits and risks for cancer, heart health, and dementia risk over the next 15 years.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11412711

• Modular Balance Walkway to Prevent Falls in Older Adults

  A team is building a modular, clinic-friendly walkway that simulates real-world slipping and tripping to help older adults stay steady and safe.

  NIH research Nextstep Robotics, LLC · Baltimore, United States · NIH-11407994

• Balance and Hearing Center to Improve Balance and Hearing Health

  A center-based program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center aims to understand why balance and hearing problems happen, so doctors can diagnose and treat them better for people of all ages.

  NIH research University of Mississippi Med Ctr · Jackson, United States · NIH-11400980

• Using redox balance to guide surgery and care for cartilage disease

  Aims to create smart surgical tools that use redox signals to guide treatment decisions for early cartilage damage and osteoarthritis.

  NIH research University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, United States · NIH-11399719

• Aspirin's long-term effects on cancer, heart disease, and dementia

  This project looks at whether five years of low-dose aspirin taken by older adults changes their long-term risks of cancer, heart disease, dementia, and stomach bleeding over about 15 years.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11399241

• Neuromechanical balance in Parkinson’s disease: how the brain controls posture

  Researchers at Emory are studying how brain activity relates to balance problems in people with Parkinson’s disease to help develop personalized ways to prevent falls.

  NIH research Emory University · Atlanta, United States · NIH-11394495

• Excitation/Inhibition Balance and Brain Networks in Psychosis

  A study to understand how brain signaling balance and network activity differ in people with psychosis to guide more personalized treatments.

  NIH research Ohio State University · Columbus, UNITED STATES · NIH-11391922

• Metabolic regulators shaping Treg/Th17 balance in CNS autoimmunity

  Aiming to understand how metabolism controls the balance between protective Tregs and inflammatory Th17 cells in autoimmune CNS diseases, using a new computational tool to guide potential therapies.

  NIH research Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-11391086

• Balance problems after Lassa virus infection in mice

  A study in mice explores how Lassa fever can cause dizziness and balance problems, with the aim of finding ways to prevent or treat this after-effects in people.

  NIH research University of Texas Med Br Galveston · Galveston, United States · NIH-11384757

• Improving balance and walking in older adults with gentle vestibular electrical stimulation

  This uses very small, nearly unnoticeable electrical pulses to the balance system to help balance and walking in older adults with age-related vestibular loss.

  NIH research Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary · Boston, United States · NIH-11381316

• Polyamine effects on cervicovaginal health and cervical remodeling in preterm birth

  A study at a major university university will explore how vaginal polyamines influence immune balance and barrier health to help understand and prevent preterm birth.

  NIH research University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, United States · NIH-11378476

• Automatic ankle stiffness tuning for better balance in people with leg amputations

  A new prosthetic foot setup automatically adjusts ankle stiffness during daily activities to improve balance for people with lower-limb amputations.

  NIH research University of Texas at Austin · Austin, United States · NIH-11377702

• At-home balance game with musical biofeedback for older adults

  A home-based game uses musical biofeedback to help older adults practice weight-shifting and improve balance to reduce fall risk.

  NIH research The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology · Hoboken, United States · NIH-11373903

• High-dimensional chemical targeting of brain cells to regulate body weight

  A new approach uses advanced chemistry and AI to target multiple neuron types in the brain to help people manage body weight with fewer side effects.

  NIH research Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Boston, United States · NIH-11372881

• Determinants of regulatory T cell balance in response to gut microbes and food antigens

  A long-term NIH grant is exploring how our immune system controls inflammatory versus tolerant responses to gut bacteria and foods, with potential implications for allergic diseases.

  NIH research New York University School of Medicine · New York, United States · NIH-11368320

• Electroneutral potassium and acid-base balance pathways in kidney cells

  A scientist team is studying how certain kidney transporters respond to alkaline diets to keep potassium and acid-base levels balanced in the body.

  NIH research Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville, United States · NIH-11364225

• Balance tele-rehab with wearables for older adults with Parkinson’s disease

  A study will test a wearable-based, home balance program delivered through tele-rehabilitation to help older adults with Parkinson’s disease stay steadier and safer at home.

  NIH research Oregon Health & Science University · Portland, United States · NIH-11361562

• Somatosensory problems in people with multiple sclerosis and how they worsen fatigue and balance

  This project looks at how sensing troubles in the body’s nerves, common in multiple sclerosis, may make fatigue and balance problems worse.

  NIH research Smith College · Northampton, United States · NIH-11360561

• Explore-exploit balance as a cross-species index of cognitive flexibility

  Scientists are studying how choosing new options versus sticking with known ones affects thinking and behavior in ways that could help people with mood and psychotic disorders.

  NIH research University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, United States · NIH-11355847

• How two immune proteins (SHP1 and SYK) control macrophage 'cell drinking' and inflammation

  Looking at whether shifting the balance between two proteins in immune cells changes how they 'drink' and clear material, which could affect inflammation in autoimmune diseases.

  NIH research South Dakota State University · Brookings, United States · NIH-11355415

• Cerebello-cortical links that help balance in aging

  A small study will look at how communication between the cerebellum and cortex helps older adults keep their balance, with the goal of finding ways to support better stability.

  NIH research University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, United States · NIH-11353087

• Understanding how neural progenitors shape brain wiring in autism

  This NIH grant studies how early brain cells balance to form the cortex and how disruptions may relate to autism and other conditions.

  NIH research Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, United States · NIH-11352538

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Quick answers

How many Balance clinical trials are recruiting right now?

30, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 11 countries. The most sites are in Turkey (Türkiye) (11 trials), Pakistan (7 trials), United States (4 trials), Canada (1 trial), Spain (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Early Phase 1: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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