Clinical trials
Muscle Function clinical trials
Below are recruiting muscle function clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 161 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07763574Enrolling by invitation
Strength training and omega-3 for muscle and brain health
This study tests whether combining strength training with omega-3 supplements improves muscle strength and thinking skills in healthy adults. You would either join an exercise group or a non-exercising control group.
GdanskAges 25–35 - NCT07188675Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for bronchiectasis
This trial tests whether a special breathing exercise device can help people with bronchiectasis. You may qualify if you are between 18 and 30, have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis, and are feeling stable.
IstanbulAges 18–30 - NCT07051954Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for long COVID recovery
This study tests a special breathing and muscle training program to help people with long COVID feel better and move more easily. The training is designed to strengthen the muscles you use to breathe and to improve your daily function.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 18–65 - NCT07528469Recruiting
Protein drinks and muscle strength in older adults
This study tests whether a daily protein drink can help improve muscle function and strength in people aged 60–85. Researchers will compare a new protein supplement called PeptiStrong with regular whey protein to see which works better.
LiverpoolAges 60–85 - NCT07205133Recruiting
Vibration therapy for older adults to improve muscle health
This trial tests whether whole body vibration therapy can help improve muscle health in older adults. You stand on a vibrating platform for a few minutes a few times a week, which may strengthen your muscles and reduce frailty.
SingaporeAges 65 years+ - NCT06876090Recruiting
Sarcopenia study in women with gestational diabetes
This trial looks at muscle health (sarcopenia) in women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy. It aims to understand how gestational diabetes might affect muscle mass and function.
ViennaAges 35 years+ - NCT07061444Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for stem cell transplant patients
This trial tests different breathing exercises to help people recover after a stem cell transplant. It looks at whether these exercises can improve strength and recovery.
Istanbul, ZeytinburnuAges 18–65 - NCT06645847Recruiting
Ketone drink for walking and strength in older adults
This study tests whether a special ketone drink can help older adults who are starting to feel frail (slower walking, less energy). You would be assigned to one of several groups, and researchers will check if the drink improves your strength and daily function.
Novato, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT07128602Recruiting
Brain stimulation to help quadriceps after ACL surgery
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation can improve thigh muscle function in women recovering from ACL reconstruction. If you are between 2 and 6 months post-surgery, you may be able to join.
Glenside, PennsylvaniaAges 18–35 - NCT07130513Recruiting
Can krill oil help muscle function in long-term conditions?
This study is testing whether taking krill oil supplements can help improve muscle strength and function in adults with long-term health conditions like diabetes, arthritis, or heart disease.
Glasgow, LanarkshireAges 18 years+ - NCT06696300Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether training the muscles you use to breathe can help reduce chronic low back pain. You will practice specific breathing exercises and see if they improve your pain and function.
Kırşehir, CenterAges 18–65 - NCT06859463Enrolling by invitation
Muscle function and tenderness in headache patients
This study looks at how your neck and shoulder muscles work and feel tender if you have frequent headaches (at least 10 days per month). The researchers want to see if there are differences in muscle function and tenderness between people with migraine, tension-type headache, or posttraumatic headache.
Copenhagen, Region HAges 18–65 - NCT06680492Recruiting
Nutrition and muscle health after weight loss surgery
This study looks at how nutrition affects muscle strength and function in people who have bariatric surgery. It may help you understand how to keep your muscles healthy after surgery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT06749002Recruiting
Functional training for turning after stroke
This trial tests whether adding functional muscle training to turning-specific exercises helps people who have had a stroke turn more easily. It may benefit those who can walk with supervision and have no major memory or other neurological problems.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–60 - NCT06631820Recruiting
A study of epicatechin for muscle health in advanced kidney disease
This trial tests whether a natural supplement called epicatechin can improve muscle health in people with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). You may be able to join if you have low kidney function and are not planning to start dialysis or have a kidney transplant in the next 4 months.
Huddinge, Stockholm CountyAges 60 years+ - NCT07763002Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for elite male volleyball players
This trial tests a breathing muscle exercise to see if it can improve performance in elite volleyball players. It looks at how this training affects breathing and athletic ability.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18–25 - NCT06245343Recruiting
Breathing exercise study for lung cancer survivors
This study tests whether a special breathing exercise (functional inspiratory muscle training) can help people recover better after lung cancer surgery. If you are between 18 and 80, have completed your lung cancer treatment, and are now in remission, this program may improve your breathing and strength.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 18–80 - NCT06627491Recruiting
How imagined muscle contractions affect your muscles and brain
This study looks at how imagining different types of muscle contractions (fast vs. slow) might change your muscle function and how your brain controls them. It could help us understand new ways to improve strength without actual exercise.
Kennesaw, GeorgiaAges 18–30 - NCT07406659Recruiting
Inspiratory muscle training for COPD patients
This trial compares different types of breathing muscle exercises for people with COPD. It aims to find which training is most helpful for improving breathing and daily life.
Yalova, YalovaAges 18 years+ - NCT07251361Enrolling by invitation
Exercise program for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
This study tests whether a special exercise program that combines different types of training (like aerobic, strength, and balance) can improve heart and muscle function, daily abilities, and quality of life in people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). You may benefit if your heart failure is stable and you are able to exercise safely.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 18 years+ - NCT04849806Recruiting
Testing whether heart nerve signals predict COPD symptoms
This study looks at “sympathetic nerve activity” (signals from the nervous system that affect the heart) in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The goal is to see whether these measurements can help predict what happens to people with COPD.
AachenAges 18 years+ - NCT06379282Recruiting
Diet and exercise study for CLL patients
This study looks at how changing your diet and exercise routine affects your health if you have CLL. It's testing whether a personalized energy balance plan can help you feel better and manage your disease.
GuildfordAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07483710Recruiting
CT scan muscle test in ICU for septic shock
This study looks at whether a CT scan of the lower back muscle, taken when you first arrive in the intensive care unit for septic shock, can help predict recovery three months later. It may help doctors better understand how muscle health affects survival.
LyonAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for muscle function?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 161 recruiting muscle function 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 function 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 function 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.