Clinical trials
Exercise Capacity clinical trials
Below are recruiting exercise capacity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 60 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07195240Recruiting
Lemongrass and exercise performance in adults 40–60
This study tests whether drinking lemongrass can help improve your ability to exercise (aerobic performance). Healthy adults aged 40–60 who are not very active may join.
Newcastle upon TyneAges 25–60 - NCT06948916Recruiting
Test of a 6-minute pegboard and ring exercise in ILD
This study will test a simple exercise test that uses a pegboard and rings to measure how your lungs and body work together. It may help doctors better understand your breathing ability.
AnkaraAges 18–75 - NCT07092228Recruiting
Virtual reality and plyometrics for teen girls with PCOS
This trial tests whether combining virtual reality with jump-training (plyometrics) helps teenage girls with PCOS improve their exercise ability. It aims to find a fun and effective way to get active.
IsmailiaAges 13–18 - NCT06975982Recruiting
Lung function and frailty in children with esophageal atresia
This study compares breathing, muscle strength, and frailty in children who had esophageal atresia repair with healthy children. It aims to understand how this condition affects lungs and everyday physical abilities.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 6–18 - NCT06806514Recruiting
Exercise and muscle strength in chronic low back pain
This trial measures how well you can use your arms and how strong your breathing and other muscles are if you have chronic low back pain. It aims to understand the links between these factors to improve future treatments.
KırşehirAges 18–65 - NCT04822649Recruiting
Assessing exercise capacity in people with heart microvascular problems
This study looks at how well you can exercise and how your body composition relates to tiny blood-vessel problems in the heart. It may help doctors better understand symptoms and function in people who don’t have major blockages in the large heart arteries.
SeoulAges 20–80 - NCT06270498RecruitingPhase 4
Oral iron for heart failure: exercise and quality of life study
This study tests whether an oral iron supplement (a pill called sucrosomial iron) can help people with heart failure who have low iron feel better, have more energy, and walk farther. Participants will take the iron pill or a placebo (a pill without the active ingredient) for a period and will do exercise tests and answer questionnaires to see how they improve.
Pisa, TuscanyAges 18 years+ - NCT06130059RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose colchicine for heart failure with inflammation
This trial tests whether a low-dose colchicine (LoDoCo) can help people with heart failure and inflammation feel better and exercise more. It is for adults 50 and older with HFpEF who have signs of inflammation in their blood.
Dallas, TexasAges 50 years+ - NCT05860803Recruiting
Breathing training plus exercise to improve breathing capacity
This study looks at whether breathing exercises combined with exercise training can improve how much and how well you can breathe during activity in people with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. It may help by improving breathing efficiency and exercise tolerance, but you must be stable and healthy enough to safely exercise.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 21–80 - NCT05537467Recruiting
Music during exercise for people with heart failure
This trial tests whether listening to music while you exercise can improve how well you can exercise when you have heart failure. It is mainly looking for adults who can safely do an exercise test and communicate in English.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT05147909Recruiting
Testing too much phosphate on exercise and belly fat
This trial studies whether eating extra phosphate changes how well you can exercise and how much visceral (deep belly) fat you have. Because it is a crossover study, you would likely try different phosphate amounts on separate occasions.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT05061368RecruitingPhase 2
Sildenafil by mouth to improve breathing in COPD
This Phase 2 trial tests whether sildenafil tablets can improve exercise ability, shortness of breath, and heart-lung function in people with COPD. It also compares against people without COPD to better understand how sildenafil affects breathing tests.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 40–80 - NCT04055428RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a hormone supplement to improve heart and metabolic health
This study tests whether adding a natriuretic peptide medicine improves heart health and metabolism in Black adults. It may help with blood pressure and related health markers, but you must meet specific health and safety criteria.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06788054Enrolling by invitation
Exercise during dialysis for fitness and survival
This study tests whether adding exercise during your dialysis sessions can improve your physical fitness, body composition, and survival. If you are on hemodialysis and meet the health criteria, you would either exercise while on the machine or receive standard care.
León, GuanajuatoAges 18–50 - NCT07252778RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Probiotics for endurance athletes
This trial tests if taking a probiotic supplement for a short time can help athletes who do endurance sports like rowing. If you are a healthy athlete on a national team, this study might help you understand how probiotics affect performance.
Poznan, WielkopolskaAges 16–50 - NCT07209527Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Truway diagnostic tools in primary care
This trial tests new diagnostic tools that doctors can use in primary care. Researchers want to see if these tools help find the right diagnosis faster and more accurately.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT07446296Recruiting
Kidney transplant exercise program for older adults
This trial tests whether a special exercise program can help people on the kidney transplant waiting list get stronger and improve their health. You would use an app to follow exercise routines at home and check in with the research team.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 60 years+ - NCT07131748Recruiting
Water vs. land exercise for older adults with high blood pressure
This study compares the effects of exercising in heated water versus exercising on land for older adults with high blood pressure. It looks at how each type of exercise affects blood pressure, physical fitness, and quality of life.
Bauru, São PauloAges 60 years+ - NCT07637383Recruiting
Exercise Program to Improve Daily Function in Hospital Care
This study tests whether a structured exercise program can help patients in intermediate care hospitals regain their ability to do everyday activities like walking and self-care. The program is designed for people recovering from illness or injury.
Manresa, BarcelonaAges 65 years+ - NCT06953258Enrolling by invitation
Lengthening muscle exercises for older adults' function
This study tests whether a special type of exercise (eccentric training, which focuses on lengthening your muscles) can improve your ability to move and balance. It is designed for healthy older adults who are not already doing strength training.
NantesAges 60–80 - NCT07113119Recruiting
Exercise program for inpatients with psychotic disorders
This study tests if a long-term exercise program can improve physical function and quality of life for adults hospitalized with a psychotic disorder. It may help you feel stronger and better in your daily life.
Thessaloniki, ThermiAges 18 years+ - NCT06524856Recruiting
Breathing exercise to increase lung capacity
This study tests a simple breathing device called the Lung Master to see if it can increase lung capacity. You will use it at home for a short time each day, and the researchers will track your progress.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19 years+ - NCT07592494Recruiting
Arm Exercise Training for Heart Failure With Device
This study compares different types of arm exercises for people with heart failure who have a pacemaker or defibrillator implanted. The goal is to see which exercise approach best improves how well your arms function and help you stay active.
ÇorumAges 18 years+ - NCT07508904Recruiting
Exercise effects in children with cystic fibrosis
This study tests whether a specific exercise program can improve muscle strength, breathing, and fitness in children with cystic fibrosis who are stable and able to exercise.
LahoreAges 6–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for exercise capacity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 60 recruiting exercise capacity 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 exercise capacity 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 exercise capacity 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.