Clinical trials
Muscle Mass clinical trials
Below are recruiting muscle mass clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 53 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07866625Recruiting
Muscle mass and health in intensive care patients
This study looks at how muscle mass relates to vital signs and blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in adults staying in the intensive care unit. It may help doctors better understand and care for patients who are critically ill.
ErzurumAges 18 hours+ - NCT07836088Recruiting
Ultrasound muscle check for metabolic health
This study uses ultrasound scans to measure muscle mass in people with metabolic conditions like type 2 diabetes and obesity. It may help doctors understand how these conditions affect muscles and could lead to better care.
Zhangzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT05008705Recruiting
Protein and muscle stimulation for hospitalized seniors
This trial tests whether increasing protein intake plus using a gentle electrical muscle stimulation device can help maintain or build muscle mass in older adults while they are hospitalized. It may help prevent muscle loss that can happen after short hospital stays.
São PauloAges 65 years+ - NCT07495904Recruiting
Weight loss drug effects on body muscle with extra protein
This trial tests a weight-loss medication (GLP-1 receptor agonist) combined with dietary protein to see if it helps protect muscle while losing fat. It is for adults with obesity who are not taking certain other medications or supplements.
HeraklionAges 30–65 - NCT06806501Recruiting
Muscle health during menopause: a study for women
This study looks at how menopause affects muscle mass and quality in women who do not regularly do resistance exercise. It may help find ways to prevent age-related muscle loss.
NottinghamAges 18–65 - NCT07400419Recruiting
Resistance exercise for transgender individuals starting estrogen therapy
This study looks at whether doing resistance training (like lifting weights) can help people who are starting estrogen-based hormone therapy as part of their gender transition. It focuses on how exercise might affect body strength and health during this time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07393360Recruiting
Muscle preservation during weight loss with GLP-1 drugs
This trial tests a special medical food to help keep muscle mass while losing weight with GLP-1 medications like liraglutide, semaglutide, or tirzepatide. It's for adults with obesity or overweight with related health issues.
MilanAges 18–65 - NCT06486597Recruiting
Metabolism study in children with cerebral palsy
This study looks at how the body uses energy in children with cerebral palsy who have low muscle mass. It compares them to healthy children to understand metabolism better.
Copenhagen, Copenhagen ØAges 2–18 - NCT07354399Recruiting
Strength and cardio training for women with heart disease
This study looks at whether adding strength training to aerobic exercise helps women with coronary artery disease improve their fitness and build muscle. It may help you recover better after a heart event.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07322653Recruiting
Supplements to improve fitness in older adults with muscle loss
This study tests whether a special drink (MediDrink Platinum+) and a bean protein supplement can help improve fitness and muscle strength in older adults who are malnourished and have muscle loss. If you are 60 or older, underweight, and have lost muscle, this trial may offer a way to see if these supplements can help you get stronger.
BudapestAges 60 years+ - NCT07324447Recruiting
Supervised exercise after bariatric surgery to protect muscles and bones
This trial is testing whether a supervised exercise program after bariatric surgery helps protect your muscle mass and bone density. It is for people who are eligible for gastric bypass or sleeve surgery and can commit to an exercise routine near Seville.
Seville, SevillaAges 18 years+ - NCT07272837Recruiting
How semaglutide affects heart and muscle mass
This study looks at how semaglutide (Ozempic or Wegovy) changes heart muscle and body muscle. It may help people with type 2 diabetes or those taking the drug for weight loss understand if their heart is affected.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–80 - NCT07255001Recruiting
How muscle strength tests can help track health in pancreatic cancer
This study uses hand-grip strength tests and CT scans to understand how pancreatic cancer affects your muscles and quality of life. It may help doctors better support your strength and well-being during treatment.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06958302Recruiting
Diabetes Nerve Damage and Muscle Mass in Type 2 Diabetes
This study examines how nerve damage from diabetes (diabetic neuropathy) relates to muscle loss in people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to help understand and possibly prevent muscle weakness.
Cairo, AbbassiaAges 45 years+ - NCT07102667Enrolling by invitation
Protein intake for muscle health in older kidney patients
This study tests how much protein older adults with kidney disease and muscle loss should eat to build or maintain muscle. You will follow a protein plan and do simple resistance exercises to see if it helps your strength.
BangkokAges 65 years+ - NCT07034170Enrolling by invitation
Muscle mass and recovery after cardiac arrest
This study looks at how muscle mass affects recovery after a cardiac arrest (when the heart stops). It is for people who stay on a breathing machine in the ICU for more than three days. Researchers will measure muscle to see if it helps predict recovery.
Taipei, TaipeiAges 18–99 - NCT06996431Enrolling by invitation
Weight loss program with mobile health support
This study tests a new way to help adults lose weight using a smartphone app and health coaching. You might qualify if you are overweight, live in Hong Kong, speak Chinese, and can walk without help.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06982573Recruiting
Magnetic Stimulation for Low Back Pain in Dialysis Patients
This trial tests whether magnetic stimulation can help relieve low back pain and help maintain muscle mass in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. It is for those who have moderate to severe low back pain and are otherwise healthy enough for the procedure.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 19 years+ - NCT06925880Recruiting
Can creatine help seniors recover strength after knee replacement?
This trial tests if taking creatine supplements can help people aged 65+ rebuild muscle mass and strength more quickly after total knee replacement surgery. Participants will take creatine during their standard outpatient rehab program.
Mataró, BarcelonaAges 65 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 - NCT06345547Recruiting
Muscle mass ultrasound study in cirrhosis patients
This study uses ultrasound to measure muscle mass in people with cirrhosis. It aims to understand muscle changes and their link to health outcomes.
Edegem, AntwerpenAges 18 years+ - NCT06115486Recruiting
Exercise to improve muscle after breast cancer treatment
This trial tests whether a structured exercise program (called EXERT-BCH) can help improve muscle mass in women who have finished breast cancer treatment. It involves group resistance training sessions and is designed to support recovery and strength.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 20–89 - NCT06112990RecruitingPhase 3
Creatine and exercise to keep muscles strong in prostate cancer
This trial tests if taking creatine plus doing resistance exercises at home can help men with prostate cancer maintain muscle mass and slow cancer growth. You would take creatine or a placebo for 52 weeks and do simple strength exercises twice a week.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for muscle mass?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 53 recruiting muscle mass 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 mass 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 mass 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.