Clinical trials
Muscle Atrophy or Weakness clinical trials
Below are recruiting muscle atrophy or weakness clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 163 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06050668RecruitingPhase 2
Amino acid supplement study for broken hip in older adults
This study tests whether giving extra essential amino acids (building blocks of protein) to older adults hospitalized with a broken femur (thigh bone) can improve their recovery. If you are 65 or older, broke your femur from a simple fall, and are having surgery to fix it, you may be able to join.
Iowa City, IowaAges 65 years+ - NCT05869812RecruitingPhase 2
HMB supplement study to help recovery after surgery
This trial tests whether taking an HMB supplement after surgery can help improve muscle size and function during recovery. It may be helpful if you are a female athlete planning rehab at a specific physical therapy clinic.
Overland Park, KansasAges 18–45 - NCT05877846Recruiting
Personalized care to improve physical function in older adults
This study looks at precision (personalized) approaches to help older adults improve physical function. It may include giving a specific supplement depending on lab results, and it requires regular study visits and ability to complete procedures.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 65–85 - NCT05754632Recruiting
Blood flow restriction exercises after ACL surgery in teens
This trial tests whether a special type of exercise that uses a cuff (blood flow restriction training, or BFRT) can help teens recover after ACL reconstruction. It’s designed to see if adding BFRT to standard rehab improves strength and return to sport.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 12–18 - NCT05725928Recruiting
Walking-support program for older hospitalized patients
This study tests whether extra help and guidance to walk while you’re in the hospital can improve health and recovery. It’s for older adults who can safely do some walking after being admitted for a medical problem.
Springfield, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT05513417Enrolling by invitation
Digital pelvic health program for women with pelvic pain
This study tests a digital (phone/app-based) program to help women with pelvic pain or pelvic health symptoms. It may help by guiding pelvic-focused exercises and care, especially if you’re recovering from pelvic surgery or managing ongoing symptoms.
Draper, UtahAges 18–99 - NCT05279547Recruiting
Bed-cycle exercise study to test muscle oxygen during ICU care
This trial tests whether brief “interval” bed-cycling changes how well your leg muscles use oxygen compared with steady cycling. It’s meant for carefully selected ICU patients who can safely do active cycling while on ventilator support.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT05211661Recruiting
Diaphragm health during breathing machine support
This study looks at how the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) changes when a person is on a breathing machine in the intensive care unit. It may help doctors understand how to better support breathing and recovery.
AachenAges 18–75 - NCT03201094Recruiting
NMES and whey protein for recovery after aneurysmal brain bleed
This pilot study tests whether a therapy that gently stimulates nerves (NMES) and a whey-protein supplement (HPRO) can improve recovery after an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a type of bleeding around the brain. Participants are usually treated soon after the bleed and stay in the ICU long enough for the study measures.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT01403402Recruiting
Study of congenital muscle disease patients and their families
This trial collects health information from patients with certain inherited (genetic) muscle diseases and from their families. It may help researchers better understand the disease and improve care by learning what symptoms and treatments patients experience over time.
Lakewood, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07773142Recruiting
Protein drink and exercise for muscle gain
This study looks at whether a special protein drink can help build muscle better than a placebo when combined with strength training. If you are a healthy young adult who is new to weight lifting, this trial may help you build muscle more effectively.
Birmingham, BirminghamAges 18–35 - NCT07094971Recruiting
Muscle toning and strengthening for abs, thighs, and glutes
This trial tests a device treatment to strengthen and tone your abdomen, quadriceps, and glutes. It is for people who want to improve muscle definition without surgery or major lifestyle changes.
Eugene, OregonAges 25–60 - NCT07221669RecruitingPhase 3
Pre-symptomatic salanersen study for babies with SMA
This trial tests if the drug salanersen can help movement and is safe when given to babies diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy before they show symptoms. It's for very young infants with specific genetic types of SMA.
Chicago, IllinoisAges birth–1 month - NCT07444450RecruitingPhase 3
Study of salanersen for babies with SMA previously treated with gene therapy
This study tests a new medicine called salanersen in babies who have already received gene therapy for SMA. It aims to see if adding salanersen is safe and effective.
Flower Mound, TexasAges birth–7 months - NCT07853755Recruiting
Pelvic muscle training with mental practice for bladder leaks after menopause
This study tests whether adding mental practice (imagining the exercises) to standard pelvic floor muscle training helps postmenopausal women with stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine when you cough, sneeze, or exercise) improve their symptoms. It aims to see if this extra mental approach makes the training more effective.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 45–65 - NCT06169046RecruitingPhase 2
Clenbuterol for spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy
This study tests if clenbuterol (a medication that may help strengthen muscles) can improve symptoms in people with spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA, also called Kennedy's disease). It compares clenbuterol to a placebo (a dummy pill) over several months.
Padova, PDAges 18–75 - NCT07729774Recruiting
Spray-and-stretch vs. gentle pressure for back pain
This study compares two hands-on techniques—spray-and-stretch and strain-counterstrain—to see which better relieves nonspecific low back pain. It may help if you have muscle-related back pain without nerve problems or other serious conditions.
Multan, Punjab ProvinceAges 35–50 - NCT07413718Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for ALS patients
This study tests whether a special breathing muscle training can help people with ALS maintain lung function. It may benefit patients diagnosed recently with spinal ALS and good breathing capacity.
Donostia / San Sebastian, GipuzkaAges 18–85 - NCT07349706Recruiting
Breathing exercise for dementia risk reduction
This trial tests a simple breathing exercise done for about 5–10 minutes each day for 8 weeks. It aims to see if this exercise can reduce your risk of dementia. If you are between 60 and 80 years old and have at least one risk factor for dementia, this study may be a fit for you.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 60–80 - NCT07244861Enrolling by invitation
TENS for neck muscle stiffness and pain
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation device (TENS) applied to the neck can reduce muscle stiffness and pain in people with ongoing neck pain. If you have had neck pain for at least 6 weeks and are willing to avoid certain medications the day before, you may be able to join.
ErzurumAges 18–50 - NCT07220005Recruiting
Ultrasound brain stimulation for arm weakness after stroke
This study tests a new non-invasive therapy using low-intensity focused ultrasound to stimulate the brain area affected by a stroke, which may help improve arm weakness in people who have had a stroke more than 6 months ago.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06862596RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Mexiletine for spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy
This trial tests whether mexiletine hydrochloride can help men with spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) by improving muscle strength and function. It may be an option if you have mild to moderate symptoms and meet heart and medication safety checks.
Bunkyō CityAges 18–80 - NCT07191743Recruiting
Functional Assessment in ICU Patients
This study observes how well adults in the intensive care unit (ICU) can function in daily activities, like moving and caring for themselves. It aims to understand recovery and may help improve care for future ICU patients.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 18 years+ - NCT07150637Enrolling by invitation
Predicting muscle weakness in children on a breathing machine
This study aims to predict muscle weakness that can happen to children on breathing machines in the ICU. It could help doctors start treatments earlier to prevent this weakness.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 1 month–18 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for muscle atrophy or weakness?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 163 recruiting muscle atrophy or weakness 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 muscle atrophy or weakness 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 muscle atrophy or weakness 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.
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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.