Clinical trials
Muscle Performance clinical trials
Below are recruiting muscle performance clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 56 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07715292Enrolling by invitation
Muscle vibration during cycling exercise study
This trial tests whether applying gentle vibrations to your leg muscles during cycling can boost power and muscle activity. You will do a series of cycling tests while the vibration is on or off.
Wroclaw, Lower Silesian VoivodeshipAges 18–26 - NCT07717801Recruiting
Breathing retraining for combat athletes
This study tests if a special breathing retraining program helps combat athletes who have trouble breathing properly during sport. It may improve how well you move and perform.
TainanAges 18–50 - NCT07705698Recruiting
Nordic exercise for young female pole vaulters
This study compares two types of Nordic hamstring exercises—one with blood flow restriction and one without—to see which better helps elite young female pole vaulters strengthen their hamstrings and reduce injury risk.
AdanaAges 12–18 - NCT07522398Recruiting
Power Training Study for Adults Over 65
This study tests whether short, intense strength exercises can help older adults build muscle and stay stronger. You'll do exercises designed to build power (the ability to move quickly and forcefully) over several weeks, and researchers will measure changes in your strength and daily function.
Diepenbeek, FlandersAges 65–85 - NCT07466732Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Caffeine and morning mental and physical performance in men
This study tests whether taking caffeine in the morning can help young men with weight-training experience think more clearly and perform better during repeated sprints. You will be asked to complete cognitive and exercise tests after taking either caffeine or a placebo.
Liverpool, MerseysideAges 18–35 - NCT06512961Enrolling by invitation
Tissue flossing for arm blood flow: reliability study
This study tests whether a technique called tissue flossing (wrapping a band around your arm to temporarily restrict blood flow) is reliable and can improve arm performance. It is for healthy adults who have no major health conditions or recent injuries.
Presidente Prudente, São PauloAges 18–30 - NCT07747337Recruiting
Lung transplant recovery study
This study looks at how your breathing muscles and leg muscles work before and after a lung transplant. It may help doctors understand how to improve recovery and physical function after surgery.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07757633Recruiting
Pelvic floor training for urine leaks in women's rugby players
This study tests a pelvic floor muscle training program to improve bladder control and muscle strength in female rugby players. If you leak urine during activity, this could help you manage it while staying active.
GranadaAges 18–45 - 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+ - NCT07822048Recruiting
Ready-made beef meals for firefighter recovery after firefighting tasks
This study tests whether eating only ready-made beef meals for a few days helps firefighters recover better after doing firefighting drills.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT07659301Recruiting
Breathing extra oxygen after cycling to speed recovery
This study tests how breathing higher-than-normal levels of oxygen for a short time after a hard bike ride affects your recovery. It is designed for competitive road cyclists who want to recover faster and perform better in their next training or race.
Louvain-la-Neuve, Brabant-WallonAges 18–40 - NCT06937190Recruiting
Does creatine before sleep improve power in active women?
This study tests if taking a small dose of creatine before bed helps women who exercise regularly perform better on power-based activities like jumping and sprinting. It's designed for healthy, young women who already do resistance training and want to see if a simple supplement can boost their nighttime recovery and next-day performance.
Shabestar, East Azerbaijan ProvinceAges 18–25 - NCT07273201Recruiting
Comparing two arm exercises after stroke
This study tests two different types of arm exercises to see which one helps improve arm function better during early stroke recovery. It is for people who recently had a stroke on one side of their brain and are in the early stages of recovery.
CairoAges 50–60 - NCT07051577Recruiting
Brain-Based Training for Young Archers
This study tests a special brain-based training program for young archers aged 15–18. The goal is to see if these exercises can improve your shooting accuracy and how your muscles work.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 15–18 - NCT07411547Recruiting
Ultrasound for fat buildup in muscles of older adults
This trial uses ultrasound to measure fat inside muscles of hospitalized older adults. It aims to see if this measurement is helpful for assessing health and recovery during rehabilitation.
NantesAges 75 years+ - NCT06160882Recruiting
Powered prosthetic leg for bone-anchored amputees
This study tests a high-tech powered knee and foot for people who have a leg amputation above the knee and have (or are candidates for) a bone-anchored implant. The goal is to see if the powered prosthesis helps with walking and daily activities.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–70 - NCT06521502Recruiting
Studying inflammation in the heart and lungs in the ICU
This study collects blood samples from people in the ICU with sudden heart or lung problems caused by inflammation. The goal is to learn more about these conditions and improve future treatments.
Fresno, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07132788Recruiting
Study of pulmonary arterial hypertension and lean muscle mass
This study looks at how pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) affects lean muscle mass. It aims to understand the relationship between PAH and muscle loss, which could help improve treatments and quality of life.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06426875Recruiting
Isometric training for shoulder pain in bowlers
This trial tests if isometric muscle training (holding still muscle contractions) can reduce shoulder pain and improve function and bowling performance in male bowlers. It may help if your pain affects your game and causes emotional distress.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT07525921Recruiting
Dry Needling for Calf Pain in Amateur Football Players
This study tests whether dry needling—inserting thin needles into tight muscle knots in the calf—can reduce pain and improve running speed and performance in young football players. Researchers want to see if this treatment helps athletes play better and feel less discomfort.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–25 - NCT06546605Recruiting
Training methods for university athletes' performance and health
This study compares different training methods to see which best improves health and performance for university athletes. It uses whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) as part of the training.
MacaoAges 18–30 - NCT05307367Recruiting
Study exercise and body muscle changes in advanced lung cancer
This study looks at why cancer can cause loss of muscle in people with advanced non–small cell lung cancer, and whether exercise can improve or explain those muscle changes. You may be asked to do physical testing and answer questionnaires while receiving standard palliative cancer treatment.
Copenhagen, DKAges 18–100 - NCT07466290Recruiting
L-serine with strength training for seniors
This trial tests whether taking a supplement called L-serine along with a strength training program can improve muscle strength and function in older adults. It might help you stay strong and independent.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 65–85 - NCT07424066Recruiting
Knee vibration therapy to improve movement and sensation
This trial tests if gentle vibrations on knee muscles can improve how your brain senses knee movement, which may help you move better. It is for healthy adults who want to see if this non-invasive treatment boosts motor performance.
Milan, MilanAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for muscle performance?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 56 recruiting muscle performance 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 performance 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 performance 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.