Clinical trials
Athlete clinical trials
Below are recruiting athlete clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 128 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07795333Recruiting
Preventing body dissatisfaction in teen athletes
This study aims to prevent body dissatisfaction and eating disorders in adolescent athletes by offering a program at sports-specialized schools in Norway. If you are a student athlete, you may be able to join to learn healthy habits and improve your relationship with your body.
Oslo, KringsjåAges 13–17 - 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 - 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+ - NCT07640685Recruiting
Magnesium supplement for UCLA athletes
This study tests whether a magnesium supplement can improve sleep or recovery for college athletes. It involves wearing a WHOOP 4.0 fitness tracker and taking daily capsules for a few weeks.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07583940Recruiting
Energy Intake and Blood Pressure in College Athletes
This study looks at whether not eating enough calories affects blood pressure in Division I college athletes. Researchers want to understand if improving nutrition can help prevent high blood pressure in young athletes.
Greensboro, North CarolinaAges 18–26 - NCT07568574Enrolling by invitation
Medical Study of Performance-Enhancing Substances in Elite Athletes
This study looks at how medically supervised performance-enhancing substances affect elite athletes' health and quality of life. Participants must be retired from professional sports and willing to undergo careful medical monitoring throughout the trial.
Abu DhabiAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07531953Recruiting
Study of nutrition knowledge in HYROX athletes
This research study examines what competitive HYROX athletes know about nutrition and how their eating habits compare. HYROX is an obstacle course fitness competition. The study aims to understand the nutritional practices of athletes who compete in this sport.
Alicante, AlicanteAges 18 years+ - NCT07485348Enrolling by invitation
Jump higher and land safer with training
This study tests a special training program to help volleyball players jump higher and improve how they land, which can reduce injury risk. It is for male players with at least one year of experience who train twice per week.
Seremban, Negeri SembilanAges 18–25 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06881745Recruiting
Lifestyle and nutrition study for active adults
This study evaluates the lifestyle and nutrition habits of physically active people and athletes to understand how these factors affect health and performance.
Pavia, PVAges 18–65 - NCT07280520Enrolling by invitation
Luteolin supplement for athlete performance and metabolism
This study tests whether a daily luteolin supplement (a natural compound found in some plants) can improve how your muscles and fat cells use energy, boost your athletic performance, and change your body composition over 12 weeks.
Amman, Amman GovernorateAges 18–35 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for athlete?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 128 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.