Clinical trials
Fitness clinical trials
Below are recruiting fitness clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 254 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06822075Enrolling by invitation
Exercise and mental health for med students
This study tests whether a physical activity program can improve the mental health of second- and third-year medical students at two Lyon campuses.
Lyon, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06799663Recruiting
Smartphone use and its effects on kids' posture and fitness
This study looks at how smartphone addiction affects posture, fitness, and intelligence in children and teens aged 9 to 18. It aims to understand the physical and mental impacts of heavy phone use.
KafrelsheikhAges 9–18 - NCT06040281Recruiting
Smart and fit for kidney transplant
This trial tests if a smartphone app can help people on dialysis get ready for a kidney transplant. You'll get support with exercise, nutrition, and emotional health.
Erlangen, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT06626295Recruiting
Exercise snacks for teens with obesity
This study tests whether short, frequent 'exercise snacks' can help break up long periods of sitting and improve the physical fitness of teens with obesity. It's a simple, at-home approach that may fit into daily life.
Palavas-les-FlotsAges 11–18 - NCT05144152Recruiting
Testing M3 and FIT to predict polyp return in colon exams
This study checks how well two lab tests (M3 and FIT) can predict whether advanced colon polyps (adenomas) will come back. If you’ve had adenomas found on a prior colonoscopy, these results may help plan future surveillance.
Shatin, New TerritoriesAges 18 years+ - NCT06383221Enrolling by invitation
Psychological and prenatal support for depression or anxiety in pregnancy
This trial tests a step-by-step program that combines psychological support and prenatal care to help pregnant women manage depression or anxiety. It is designed for women who have screened positive for these symptoms but are not yet receiving treatment.
Ma’anshanAges 18 years+ - NCT06260579Recruiting
Home exercise program after kidney transplant
This study tests whether a home exercise program, especially with higher intensity, can help people recover better after a kidney transplant. You would exercise on a stationary bike at home, with guidance from a team.
GhentAges 18 years+ - NCT07649356Recruiting
Estrogen and Muscle Function in Menopausal Women
This study compares how estrogen affects muscle strength and fitness in women before and after menopause. It aims to understand how hormonal changes during menopause impact physical health and may help researchers develop better support for women during this life stage.
AarhusAges 47 years+ - NCT07213271Recruiting
Exercise study for obese breast cancer survivors
This study tests whether a physical exercise program can improve metabolism, gut health, fitness, and quality of life in obese women who have completed breast cancer treatment at least one year ago.
BratislavaAges 25–70 - NCT07481578Recruiting
Exercise and gut health study for active men
This study looks at how your training load affects your gut bacteria and how that relates to exercise performance and muscle health. It may help understand overreaching in healthy men.
Leuven, Vlaams BrabantAges 18–45 - NCT07315620Recruiting
Dental implant bridge fit using digital methods
This study tests if a fully digital workflow can make dental implant-supported bridges fit better and more comfortably. It may help people who need a full set of implant teeth on the upper or lower jaw.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07331558Recruiting
Virtual reality rehab for heart surgery recovery
This study tests if virtual reality exercises can improve your heart and lung fitness after coronary artery bypass surgery. If you still feel short of breath, this might help you recover better.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–60 - NCT07008911Recruiting
Fitness program for heart rehabilitation
This trial tests if a popular fitness app can help people recover from heart problems. You would do workouts at home and see if they improve your health and recovery.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07712107Recruiting
Gastrointestinal Cancer Screening Study Using Combined Detection
This study tests a new way to screen for stomach and digestive cancers using a combination of tests. It compares different screening plans to see which works best for people in their middle years.
Zhaoqing, GuangdongAges 45–74 - NCT07111572Recruiting
Can gut markers show early if a UC treatment works?
This study looks at stool samples to see if certain markers can quickly tell whether a biologic medicine is starting to work for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. If successful, this could help doctors make faster, smarter treatment decisions.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT07649525RecruitingPhase 3
Personalized myeloma treatment based on response and fitness
This trial tests whether tailoring myeloma treatment based on how well you respond to initial therapy and your overall health status can improve outcomes. You'll receive standard first-line treatment (three drugs: daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) and then be assigned to a personalized pathway based on your response and fitness level.
BristolAges 18 years+ - NCT04078243Recruiting
Trial setup and testing in adults with pulmonary hypertension
This study tests new “trial tools” and designs for running early research in people with pulmonary hypertension. If you qualify, you may be asked to do extra trial-related procedures to help researchers test the process safely and smoothly.
Sheffield, South YorkshireAges 18 years+ - NCT04081896Recruiting
Rehab program for adults with spine pain
This trial studies whether a prescribed physical therapy (rehab) program helps people with spine pain. It may help by improving pain and function when a clinician has already recommended rehabilitation.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–89 - NCT04570020Recruiting
Check how well wide-view scans guide scleral lens fitting
This study tests whether a special wide-area eye scan (OCT) can help fit scleral contact lenses more accurately. It may help people who need scleral lenses because of certain cornea shape problems or after past eye surgeries.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT04632654Recruiting
Video game exercise program to help head and neck cancer symptoms
This study tests a “motion-based video game” type exercise to help with moderate fatigue and/or pain in adults with head and neck cancer. It may help you feel better day to day while staying active at a low-to-moderate intensity.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04671381Recruiting
More affordable adult hearing care for eligible Alabama residents
This study aims to improve access and affordability of hearing healthcare for adults who have mild to moderate hearing loss. If you live in parts of South or West Central Alabama and meet the age and health requirements, your care may be coordinated through the program being tested.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 40 years+ - NCT04754672Recruiting
Exercise training to improve outcomes in advanced colon cancer
This trial studies whether supervised exercise—either aerobic fitness training or muscle-strength training—can improve outcomes for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. It compares which approach is most helpful and checks whether it’s safe during first-line chemotherapy.
's-HertogenboschAges 18 years+ - NCT04791371Recruiting
Study how fitness and insulin resistance relate to diabetes
This study looks at how low physical activity, insulin resistance in small blood vessels, and cardiorespiratory fitness connect to diabetes and blood sugar control. You may be eligible if you are generally sedentary and fit within the weight range, and if you do not have certain heart, lung, nerve, or medication factors.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 30–55 - NCT04916340Recruiting
Exercise program study for heart blood vessel function and anxiety
This study tests whether an exercise training program can improve how well blood vessels work in people with PTSD or generalized anxiety. You may be placed into a PTSD, GAD, or healthy control group based on questionnaire scores.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18–35
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for fitness?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 254 recruiting fitness 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 fitness 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 fitness 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.