Clinical trials
Muscle clinical trials
Below are recruiting muscle clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,109 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07059637Recruiting
Clinic for muscle loss in COPD patients
This study tests a new clinic designed to help people with COPD who have lost muscle mass (sarcopenia). By using a CT scan done during your hospital stay, doctors can identify muscle loss and offer treatments to help you regain strength and function.
Cleveland, OhioAges 40 years+ - NCT07056361Recruiting
Testing brain stimulation for better movement in tremor and Parkinson's
This study tests whether stimulating specific brain areas (VOP/VIM) during deep brain stimulation surgery can improve movement and muscle control. It includes people with essential tremor or Parkinson's disease who are already scheduled for this surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–75 - NCT07047300Recruiting
How a heel lift insole affects walking for healthy adults
This study tests whether wearing a heel lift insole changes how your legs and lower back move while walking. It may help understand if such insoles can benefit people with certain conditions, but right now it only includes healthy volunteers.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 18–25 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07037537Recruiting
Nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction (fat and implant)
This trial tests a breast cancer surgery that removes the breast but saves the nipple, followed by immediate reconstruction with an implant and some of your own fat. It's for women with early-stage cancer that hasn't spread to lymph nodes.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–70 - NCT07040605Recruiting
Neck exercises for chronic pain
This study tests a special set of exercises for your neck muscles to help with chronic neck pain. It focuses on strengthening deep muscles and improving how your body senses neck movement.
Cairo, Giza GovernorateAges 20–40 - NCT07041242Recruiting
ACL reconstruction outcomes in older vs. younger adults
This study compares how well a specific type of ACL knee surgery works in people over 50 versus those under 30. It looks at results and problems after surgery to see if the technique is safe and effective for older patients.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT07034976Recruiting
Radiofrequency treatment for menopause symptoms in breast cancer survivors
This trial tests a non-surgical radiofrequency treatment, combined with pelvic floor exercises, to help with vaginal dryness and other menopause symptoms in breast cancer survivors. It may be an option if you are free of cancer and have bothersome vaginal dryness.
Madrid, MadridAges 18–75 - NCT07041775Recruiting
MINT video game training to improve walking after stroke
This study tests a new video-game–style training called MINT to help people who have had a stroke walk better. If you have trouble walking because one leg is weaker or slower than the other, this training might help improve your balance and coordination.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–85 - 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 - NCT07039305Recruiting
Building physical strength after stroke
This study looks at whether a specific exercise program can help people with chronic stroke (more than 6 months ago) who still have some weakness in their leg. It aims to improve walking and overall physical ability.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–80 - NCT07040267Recruiting
Does phone use change thumb strength and feeling?
This study looks at how smartphone use affects the strength and feeling in your thumb. If you are a young university student who uses a smartphone daily, you may help researchers understand if heavy phone use changes your thumb muscles or senses.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–30 - NCT07036341Recruiting
Recovering after a hip fracture: protein and exercise
This study tests whether extra protein in your diet combined with exercise can help you recover better after a hip fracture, improving your bone and muscle health and quality of life.
ArnhemAges 65 years+ - NCT01793168Recruiting
Rare disease registry and history study
This study keeps a registry (a structured list) of people with rare diseases and may also track how the condition changes over time. It can help researchers better understand rare illnesses and find gaps in care, which may improve future treatments.
Sioux Falls, South DakotaAges Any age - NCT06975982Recruiting
Lung function and frailty in children with esophageal atresia
This study compares breathing, muscle strength, and frailty in children who had esophageal atresia repair with healthy children. It aims to understand how this condition affects lungs and everyday physical abilities.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 6–18 - NCT07030582Recruiting
Online therapy for back pain and recovery after spinal fusion
This trial tests if internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy can help people recover better after lumbar fusion surgery by reducing pain, strengthening back muscles, and improving outlook on recovery. You can participate from home using WiFi.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 18–55 - NCT07032870Recruiting
Ultrasound reliability study in ICU patients
This study checks how reliably different physical therapists can measure muscles and nerves using ultrasound in patients who are awake and stable in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to improve muscle assessment techniques for critically ill adults.
Santiago, Metropolitan RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07030764Recruiting
Comparing rehab with and without a digital app after ACL surgery
This trial tests whether adding a digital therapy app to regular rehabilitation helps reduce thigh muscle weakness after ACL reconstruction. Participants will use the app on their smartphone alongside standard physical therapy.
Lyon, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT06988215Recruiting
Taping and swallowing exercises for stroke patients with swallowing difficulty
This trial tests whether kinesiology taping (a special tape placed on the skin) combined with swallowing exercises can help people who have had a stroke and have trouble swallowing. It may improve muscle thickness and swallowing function.
Istanbul, bahçelievlerAges 50–80 - NCT06984276Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain relief in children having heart surgery
This study compares two different ultrasound-guided numbing injections (pectoral nerve block vs. transverse thoracic plane block) to see which provides better pain control for children aged 6 months to 7 years undergoing heart surgery through a chest incision with a heart-lung machine.
CairoAges 6 months–7 years - NCT07014111Recruiting
Fight Fatigue: muscle relaxation and walking for dialysis patients
This study tests a simple program that combines muscle relaxation exercises and walking to help reduce fatigue in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. You'll receive text messages to guide you and track your progress.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07020312RecruitingPhase 2
Brain training to improve muscle recovery after joint surgery
This trial tests whether brain-computer interface training can help you regain muscle control more effectively after knee or hip surgery. It focuses on four common procedures and uses neurofeedback to optimize muscle activation during recovery.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07015216Recruiting
Virtual reality training for COPD patients
This study tests if virtual reality combined with physical and mental tasks can improve muscle oxygen levels in people with COPD. It aims to find a more engaging way to help you exercise and feel better.
IstanbulAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for muscle?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,109 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.