Clinical trials
Muscle clinical trials
Below are recruiting muscle clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,162 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06206200Recruiting
Thinking and moving after ACL surgery
This study looks at how doing a thinking task at the same time as a walking or balance task affects recovery in people who have had ACL reconstruction surgery. It may help you understand what to expect during later stages of rehab.
Roeselare, West-VlaanderenAges 18–40 - NCT06215976RecruitingPhase 4
Metformin with cisplatin for bladder cancer: protecting kidneys
This trial tests if adding metformin to cisplatin chemotherapy can protect the kidneys of people with bladder cancer. It may help reduce kidney damage from cisplatin treatment.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT06227182Recruiting
Comparing MRI and ultrasound for muscle health
This study compares two imaging methods, MRI and ultrasound, to see how well they measure muscle health. It may help find better ways to monitor muscle conditions without invasive tests.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18–70 - NCT06235736Recruiting
Do ACL tears cause weakness in the soleus muscle?
This study looks at whether people with ACL tears have weakness in a specific calf muscle called the soleus. If you have an ACL tear, you will do strength tests to compare with healthy individuals.
LiverpoolAges 18–55 - NCT06259877Recruiting
Breathing, balance, and function after a stroke
This study tests how breathing muscle strength, balance, and trunk control relate to daily function after a stroke. It aims to help you recover better.
KirikkaleAges 18 years+ - NCT06274021RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain stimulation to reduce leg stiffness after spinal cord injury
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (like a gentle magnetic pulse) to see if it can reduce muscle stiffness and spasms in the legs after a spinal cord injury. It may be a good option if you have ongoing leg stiffness and want a drug-free approach.
Jackson, MississippiAges 18 years+ - NCT06278194Recruiting
Masseter muscle thickness in gasser ganglion radiofrequency treatment
This trial studies how radiofrequency treatment for facial pain affects the thickness of your chewing muscle. It may help improve future treatments.
Istanbul, BaşakşehirAges 40–85 - NCT06281223Recruiting
Brain and spinal cord connection study in spasticity
This study looks at how the brain and spinal cord connect in children with spasticity (muscle stiffness). It will help doctors understand more about this condition by studying patients who are already scheduled for surgery to reduce stiffness.
NiceAges 3–17 - NCT06291389Recruiting
Airway pressure changes during tummy tuck surgery
This trial tests how changes in airway pressure during tummy tuck surgery affect breathing after the operation. It is for healthy adults having a tummy tuck with muscle tightening.
Tanta, EgyptAges 20–50 - NCT06296875Recruiting
Krill oil for muscle health in older adults
This study tests whether taking a daily krill oil supplement can help improve muscle health in people aged 65 and older. It aims to find out if the natural omega-3s in krill oil can slow age-related muscle changes.
GlasgowAges 65–90 - NCT06308380Recruiting
Rehab for tight leg muscles and ankle pain
This trial tests a rehabilitation program for people with tight back leg muscles that cause ankle pain, trouble walking, or daily activity limits. It may help if you have chronic ankle pain or a condition like clubfoot.
Granollers, BarcelonaAges 20–90 - NCT06319820RecruitingPhase 3
TAR-210 vs standard bladder chemo for FGFR-mutated bladder cancer
This trial compares a new drug, TAR-210, which is placed directly into the bladder, against standard chemotherapy given through a catheter. It is for people with a specific type of bladder cancer that has a change in the FGFR gene.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06324149Recruiting
Frailty and aging conditions in chronic diseases
This study looks at how frailty affects the course of chronic diseases and how chronic diseases affect frailty. It may help understand aging-related conditions better.
MilanAges 18–100 - NCT04976153RecruitingPhase 3
Stem cell implant to treat fecal urge incontinence
This Phase 3 study tests an implant made from a person’s own muscle-related cells to improve fecal “urge” leakage. It’s for adults whose symptoms haven’t improved enough with usual conservative treatments.
GrazAges 18 years+ - NCT07091500Recruiting
Exercise and a weight-loss drug for people with obesity
This trial tests whether combining a GLP-1 medication (a type of diabetes drug that also helps with weight loss) with an exercise program can improve physical function in people with obesity. If you are obese and have trouble with daily activities, this study may help you become more mobile and healthier.
St Louis, MissouriAges 50–75 - NCT06330922Recruiting
Muscle and tendon health study in cerebral palsy
This study looks at muscle and tendon health in people with spastic cerebral palsy who are mildly to severely affected. It involves using a special running frame to see how it affects the body.
GrazAges 14–30 - NCT06336070Recruiting
Power training for metabolic health in postmenopausal cancer survivors
This trial compares two types of exercise—muscle power training and metabolic power training—to see which better improves your body's ability to use energy and control heart function. You may qualify if you are a postmenopausal woman who has had breast cancer and is not currently active.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 35–75 - NCT06341400RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Combination drug treatment before bladder cancer surgery
This trial tests two drugs (RC48 and toripalimab) given before bladder cancer surgery for patients who cannot take the standard chemotherapy due to kidney problems or other reasons. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06360302Recruiting
Exercise and insulin resistance in dialysis patients
This study looks at how exercise affects muscle metabolism and insulin resistance in people on dialysis, compared to those with metabolic syndrome and healthy individuals. It aims to find blood markers that could help assess insulin resistance in dialysis patients.
MontpellierAges 40–75 - NCT06363357Recruiting
Shoulder brace study for arm weakness from nerve or muscle diseases
This study tests a fabric shoulder brace that moves like a muscle. It may help people with nerve or muscle diseases improve arm movements like reaching and lifting.
Seoul, Jongno-guAges 10 years+ - NCT06365476Recruiting
Shockwave therapy for arm stiffness after stroke
This trial tests whether shockwave therapy (gentle sound waves) can help relax stiff wrist and finger muscles after a stroke. It is for adults who have had one stroke and have noticeable muscle tightness in their arm.
Taipei, TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06374537Recruiting
Exercise program for weak kidney patients
This study tests whether a targeted exercise program can help people who are very weak due to kidney disease. If you are on dialysis, have advanced kidney disease, or have had a kidney transplant, this program may improve your strength and daily function.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06374719Recruiting
TNNT1 myopathy natural history study
This study follows people with a rare genetic muscle condition called TNNT1 myopathy over time. Researchers will track how the disease progresses to better understand it and help plan future treatments.
Gordonville, PennsylvaniaAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for muscle?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,162 recruiting muscle 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 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 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.