Clinical trials
Athlete clinical trials
Below are recruiting athlete clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 140 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07342816Recruiting
Mindfulness for basketball players: an 8-week study
This study tests whether mindfulness training can improve athletic performance and movement in college basketball players. If you are a healthy athlete with little or no meditation experience, you may be eligible.
MacaoAges 18 years+ - NCT06518252Recruiting
Sudden cardiac death risk in university athletes
This study looks at the risk of sudden cardiac death in athletes from the National University of Colombia. It aims to find athletes who may be at higher risk, even if they feel healthy.
Bogotá, CundinamarcaAges 18–35 - NCT07502742Recruiting
Pain in aging athletes and nonathletes
This study looks at how pain affects older adults who are either current master's athletes, former competitive athletes, or nonathletes. It aims to understand why some people have more pain and what helps them stay active.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 35–65 - NCT06625424Recruiting
Short sprints with active recovery for non-athletes
This study tests whether doing very short, all-out sprints with active recovery (like walking or light jogging) improves your body's ability to perform high-intensity exercise better than resting between sprints. It is for healthy young adults who are not competitive athletes.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–25 - NCT07760103Recruiting
Core exercises for lower back pain in recreational athletes
This trial compares two sets of core-strengthening exercises to see which works better for athletes with recurring lower back pain. It may help you find a routine that reduces pain and lets you keep being active.
IstanbulAges 18–45 - NCT06842212Enrolling by invitation
Balance training for athletes across the menstrual cycle
This study looks at whether special balance exercises can help female athletes stay stable and perform better at different points in their menstrual cycle.
CairoAges 18–22 - NCT06546605Recruiting
Training methods for university athletes' performance and health
This study compares different training methods to see which best improves health and performance for university athletes. It uses whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) as part of the training.
MacaoAges 18–30 - NCT06803979Recruiting
Delivery method's impact on elite athletes
This trial studies how the way a baby is delivered affects the performance and recovery of elite female athletes. It is designed for top-level athletes in the Czech Republic.
PragueAges Any age - NCT07717801Recruiting
Breathing retraining for combat athletes
This study tests if a special breathing retraining program helps combat athletes who have trouble breathing properly during sport. It may improve how well you move and perform.
TainanAges 18–50 - NCT07538037Recruiting
Blood Flow Restriction Training for Taekwondo Athletes
This study tests whether a special training method—using gentle pressure to reduce blood flow during light exercise—can help taekwondo athletes build strength and improve their kicks. You'd train under supervision and complete fitness tests over several weeks.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 16–25 - NCT07591818Recruiting
How menstrual cycles affect athletic performance and health
This study examines how your menstrual cycle (or birth control pill) affects your athletic performance, health, and body. Researchers will compare female athletes with natural cycles to those using oral contraceptives to understand these differences better.
Cruz Quebrada, OeirasAges 18–30 - NCT06681311Recruiting
Core and shoulder exercises for master swimmers
This study tests whether adding core and shoulder stabilization exercises to swimming training can improve athletic performance and lower injury risk in master swimmers. It may help you swim stronger and stay injury-free.
Istanbul, MaltepeAges 25–50 - NCT07438522Recruiting
Hand strength exercises for female badminton players
This trial tests two types of hand strengthening exercises (isometric and isotonic) in female competitive badminton players. It aims to see which approach better improves hand and grip performance, which can help with racquet control and power.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT07363993Recruiting
Heart flow and pumping in athletes vs. non-athletes
This study uses 3D ultrasound to see how the heart moves blood in people who exercise a lot versus those who do not. It could help understand how regular endurance training changes heart function.
AvignonAges 18–45 - NCT06377306Recruiting
Menstrual cycle and training load in female athletes
This study looks at how high training loads affect female athletes of different skill levels and how the timing of the menstrual cycle plays a role. It helps understand how to better plan training without risking health.
NetanyaAges 18–50 - NCT06679491Recruiting
How your menstrual cycle affects strength training
This study looks at how resistance training timed to your menstrual cycle affects muscle performance in women who have a natural cycle or take the pill.
Le Tampon, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07735429Recruiting
Comparing arm function in wheelchair arm wrestling and archery athletes
This study compares arm speed, strength, and coordination between wheelchair athletes in two sports: arm wrestling and archery. It helps researchers understand how different training affects arm function.
IstanbulAges 18–45 - NCT07464899Recruiting
Body composition and lifestyles in athletes with disabilities
This study looks at body composition and lifestyle habits in athletes with disabilities who train regularly. It aims to learn how these factors relate to sports performance and health.
San Vicent del Raspeig, AlicanteAges 18 years+ - NCT07243535Recruiting
Rhythm training for athletes after ACL surgery
This study compares two types of rhythm-based training (fractal vs isochronous cueing) to see which helps athletes regain better movement after ACL reconstruction. If you're an athlete who had ACL surgery less than two years ago and are now pain-free walking, you may be able to join.
Almada, Monte de CaparicaAges 15–35 - NCT07710508Enrolling by invitation
Incontinence in athletes vs. non-athletes
This study looks at how often people have bladder control problems. It compares people who do high-impact sports, people who exercise moderately, and people who don't exercise much. The goal is to see if sport type affects incontinence.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–35 - NCT05164328Recruiting
Study of heart changes in endurance athletes
This study looks at how the heart can adapt in teens and young adults who do endurance sports. It may help doctors tell the difference between normal training-related heart changes and heart disease.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 14–23 - NCT06153121Recruiting
Arm and shoulder tests for healthy tennis players and swimmers
This study is for healthy tennis players and swimmers. It tests a set of physical performance tests for the upper body (arms, shoulders, hands) to see how well they measure athletic ability. If you are a competitive tennis player or swimmer and have no arm or shoulder problems, you may be eligible.
GhentAges 12–40 - NCT06197386Recruiting
Testing a fear-of-injury survey for Turkish athletes
This study checks if a questionnaire designed to measure how much athletes fear movement due to injury works well in Turkish. It aims to help coaches and doctors better understand and support athletes.
AnkaraAges 15–19 - NCT06213350Recruiting
Athlete Needs and Focus Groups
This study is looking for current and former college athletes to take part in focus groups. Researchers want to understand what athletes need when they are about to leave or have recently left their sport.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for athlete?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 140 recruiting athlete studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a athlete trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a athlete trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.