Clinical trials
Muscle Health clinical trials
Below are recruiting muscle health clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 84 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07362862Recruiting
Electrical muscle stimulation to prevent ICU weakness
This trial tests a wearable device that uses mild electrical pulses to stimulate leg muscles, helping prevent muscle weakness in ICU patients with severe infections. It may help you recover strength faster and avoid long-term disability.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–85 - NCT06811324RecruitingPhase 2
Tirzepatide for muscle and vessel health in older adults
This study tests if the drug tirzepatide can improve muscle and blood vessel health in older adults with obesity. You may be eligible if you are 50 or older, have a BMI between 30 and 40, and do not have diabetes.
San Antonio, TexasAges 50 years+ - NCT05147441Recruiting
Freezing the obturator nerve for tight hip muscles
This trial looks at cryoneurotomy, a procedure that “freezes” a nerve, to reduce spasticity (tight, stiff muscles) in the hip adductors. It may help some people with spasticity who are already receiving this standard nerve-freezing treatment as part of their care.
Victoria, British ColumbiaAges 12 years+ - 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 - NCT07766395Recruiting
Daily powder for women's wellness and fitness
This trial tests a daily powder supplement designed to support lean muscle, hormone balance, digestion, and skin, hair, and nail health. If you're an active woman with some common wellness concerns, this study may help you see if the supplement makes a difference.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 21–45 - NCT07736222Recruiting
Does chewing affect artery stiffness in healthy adults?
This study looks at how your oral health and chewing habits might relate to your artery stiffness—a measure of heart health. Researchers will test participants' chewing ability and check their arteries using simple, non-invasive methods.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06480266Recruiting
Can more protein protect muscles during radiation?
This study tests whether a higher protein diet can help keep your muscles strong and improve your quality of life during and after radiation therapy. If you are getting radiation for cancer, you might be asked to follow a specific nutrition plan.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges 45–75 - NCT07648173Recruiting
Hybrid High-Intensity Cycling Program for Spinal Cord Injury
This study tests a new exercise program combining arm cycling with electrical stimulation of leg muscles for people with spinal cord injury. The goal is to improve your overall health and fitness.
Hattiesburg, MississippiAges 21–70 - NCT07177430Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for teens with scoliosis
This trial tests if special breathing exercises can help teens with scoliosis who are also doing Schroth therapy. It aims to strengthen the muscles that help you breathe.
Wroclaw, Lower Silesian VoivodeshipAges 11–16 - NCT06955013Recruiting
Ultrasound to view belly wall muscles
This study uses ultrasound to look at the layers of muscle in your belly wall. It may help doctors better understand how to use this safe, painless imaging test.
Saint Joseph, MichiganAges 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+ - NCT07753291Recruiting
Yi Jin Jing exercise for muscle and bone health in adults
This study looks at whether a special exercise routine called Yi Jin Jing (a type of traditional Chinese exercise) can help improve muscle and bone health in adults. It might be good for you if you are mostly healthy and want to try a gentle exercise program.
BeijingAges 18–90 - NCT07419633Recruiting
Study on supplements to improve strength and thinking in older adults
This trial tests if two supplements, HMB and 2-HOBA, taken alone or together, can help improve muscle strength and mental function in healthy adults over 65. The goal is to see if these supplements can improve overall quality of life.
Montreal, QuebecAges 65 years+ - NCT03752034Recruiting
Muscle fragments after rotator cuff surgery to improve shoulder function
This study looks at whether using “muscle fiber fragments” during/after rotator cuff repair can help your shoulder work better. It targets people with a small tear in one shoulder who can follow the post-surgery follow-up plan.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 40–80 - NCT07046936Recruiting
Mitochondria and resilience in gynecologic cancer
This study looks at how cell energy (mitochondria) relates to a person's ability to bounce back during treatment for advanced ovarian or endometrial cancer. If you qualify, you'll have tissue and blood samples analyzed alongside standard therapy to help find why some people handle treatment better than others.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 50 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 - NCT05396456Recruiting
Muscle fragment injections for fecal incontinence symptoms
This trial tests whether injecting your own (autologous) muscle fragments into the anal area can reduce fecal incontinence. It’s for adults with frequent symptoms who have already tried standard medicines and procedures.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07474519RecruitingPhase 4
Studying position and dwell time for BCG bladder cancer treatment
This trial tests whether changing your position while receiving BCG treatment (a liquid medicine placed directly into the bladder) can help it work better. You will wear a fitness tracker for a few days to monitor activity.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06370832Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for people waiting for a lung transplant
This study tests if a special breathing exercise (inspiratory muscle training) can strengthen your breathing muscles while you wait for a lung transplant. You'd do the training alongside your regular pulmonary rehab sessions.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT07365072Recruiting
Prehab before lung cancer surgery: the PRIMROSE trial
This trial tests whether a program called Prehab (which helps you get stronger before treatment) improves recovery after lung cancer surgery. You may join if you have lung cancer that can be surgically removed and you are referred for Prehab.
SwanseaAges 18–90 - NCT06581146Recruiting
Liver health study for boys with XLMTM
This study looks at how the liver works in boys with a serious muscle condition called XLMTM. It checks whether their liver is healthy, which may help doctors better understand the condition and guide future treatments.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges Up to 17 years - NCT05689775Recruiting
Robot-assisted reconstruction using tummy muscle flap after surgery
This trial studies a specific way to rebuild the pelvic floor (and sometimes the vagina) after major rectal or anal cancer surgery. It uses robotic surgery and a flap taken from your tummy muscle to help close and reconstruct the area.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT07307417Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for obesity
This trial tests if training your breathing muscles can improve respiratory function in people with obesity. It aims to help those with a BMI of 30 or higher.
Wroclaw, Dolny ŚląskAges 30–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for muscle health?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 84 recruiting muscle health 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 health 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 health 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.