Clinical trials
Muscle Performance clinical trials
Below are recruiting muscle performance clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 61 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07170930Enrolling by invitation
Training program for soccer players in preseason
This trial tests a training program for soccer players during their preseason. It looks at how fitness, blood markers, and body function change. It may help soccer players improve performance and prepare for the season.
Athens, DaphniAges 18–35 - NCT06930027Enrolling by invitation
Low-oxygen training for ice hockey players
This study tests whether training in a low-oxygen environment (hypoxia) can boost strength and power in ice hockey players. Researchers want to see if it helps improve your explosive movements and muscle function.
Katowice, Silesian VoivodeshipAges 18–35 - 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 - NCT06536816Recruiting
Game-based training vs small-sided games for football players
This study compares two types of football training: game-like drills based on your position and small-sided games. It aims to see which helps players improve skills and fitness best.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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
How PAH affects muscle mass
This study looks at how pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) impacts lean muscle mass. It may help researchers understand changes in your body and find new ways to support your health.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06529055Enrolling by invitation
Caffeine and nicotine pouch effects on exercise and brain function
This trial tests how caffeine and nicotine pouches affect your body during exercise, including heart function, thinking, and behavior. It looks at short bursts of high-intensity activity in healthy men who already exercise regularly.
Hattiesburg, MississippiAges 21–40 - NCT06410014Recruiting
Assessing overall health in patients with complex needs
This study tests a method for evaluating overall functioning in patients who have complex health problems. It aims to help doctors better understand your situation and improve care.
FrederiksbergAges 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for muscle performance?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 61 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.