Clinical trials
Muscle clinical trials
Below are recruiting muscle clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,106 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07309796Recruiting
Strengthening exercises after reverse shoulder replacement
This study tests whether specific strengthening exercises for the shoulder muscles that help lift your arm can improve recovery after a reverse total shoulder replacement. You will be randomly assigned to receive these exercises or standard care, and your progress will be tracked.
KırşehirAges 65–90 - NCT07289958Recruiting
Breathing muscle training after weight loss surgery
This study tests whether breathing exercises can help people recovering from weight loss (bariatric) surgery. It may improve your breathing and recovery after the procedure.
Quito, PichinchaAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT06740071Recruiting
Pelvic floor training for urine leakage after prostate surgery
This study tests a special training program using touch and movement to strengthen pelvic floor muscles in men who leak urine after prostate cancer surgery. It may help you regain bladder control more quickly.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT05206838Recruiting
Treating gluteus medius tendon weakness after hip replacement
This trial looks at treating a specific hip muscle-tendon problem (gluteus medius insufficiency) after total hip replacement. It may help people who have had ongoing limping despite surgery by using an Achilles tendon–based approach.
MölndalAges 40–80 - NCT07219498Recruiting
Probiotics for muscle soreness after exercise
This trial tests whether taking a probiotic supplement for 5 weeks can reduce muscle soreness after exercise. If you exercise regularly and are generally healthy, you may be able to join.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–30 - NCT07216755Recruiting
Breathing training and nitrate for altitude exercise
This study tests whether breathing training and a natural nitrate supplement (from beets) can improve how well you exercise in conditions that simulate high altitude. You'll do cycling workouts while we measure your performance.
Daytona Beach, FloridaAges 18–40 - NCT05216666Recruiting
Surgery type and leftover limping after hip replacement
This study looks at whether the kind of hip surgery approach affects how much limping remains after a total hip replacement. You may benefit by helping researchers find the approach that leads to better walking after surgery.
MölndalAges 40–80 - NCT06253104Recruiting
Tracking muscle changes in acute heart failure
This study measures how thigh muscles change in people hospitalized with severe heart failure. It aims to understand muscle loss during this condition and how it relates to recovery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–100 - NCT07188675Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for bronchiectasis
This trial tests whether a special breathing exercise device can help people with bronchiectasis. You may qualify if you are between 18 and 30, have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis, and are feeling stable.
IstanbulAges 18–30 - NCT07177430Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for teens with scoliosis
This trial tests if special breathing exercises can help teens with scoliosis who are also doing Schroth therapy. It aims to strengthen the muscles that help you breathe.
Wroclaw, Lower Silesian VoivodeshipAges 11–16 - NCT06217276Recruiting
Breathing muscle fatigue and leg oxygen in COPD
This study looks at how breathing muscle tiredness relates to oxygen levels in leg muscles for people with moderate-to-severe COPD. It may help patients understand their condition better.
Istanbul, ZeytinburnuAges 18–75 - NCT07147933Recruiting
Treatment for crouch gait in cerebral palsy
This trial tests a treatment for children with cerebral palsy who have a crouched walking pattern, a forward-tilted pelvis, and weak calf muscles. It uses EMG to check muscle activity and aims to improve walking.
AmmanAges 4–10 - NCT07131397Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for GERD
This trial tests whether strengthening your breathing muscles can help reduce GERD symptoms. You may be eligible if you have GERD and are in generally good health without other major conditions.
Athens, AtticaAges 18–70 - NCT07108231Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for hospitalized heart failure patients
This trial tests whether training the muscles you use to breathe can help people recover while in the hospital for heart failure. If you are stable enough, you may be able to join.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 18 years+ - NCT07103291Recruiting
Breathing muscle training in healthy cyclists
This study tests whether a breathing muscle training program (using an app) can improve endurance in healthy cyclists and triathletes. If you are a competitive road cyclist or triathlete, this might help you learn more about your breathing and performance.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18–55 - NCT07094971Recruiting
Muscle toning and strengthening for abs, thighs, and glutes
This trial tests a device treatment to strengthen and tone your abdomen, quadriceps, and glutes. It is for people who want to improve muscle definition without surgery or major lifestyle changes.
Eugene, OregonAges 25–60 - NCT07089537Recruiting
Muscle relaxation and brain waves
This study tests how a simple muscle relaxation technique affects brain wave activity in healthy adults. It might help you understand your own relaxation response.
Kaohsiung CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07069426Recruiting
Protein and muscle loss during leg immobilization
This study tests how different amounts of dietary protein affect your muscles when your leg is temporarily immobilized in a brace. If you are a healthy, active adult, you might help researchers learn how to prevent muscle loss during periods of reduced activity.
Natick, MassachusettsAges 17–39 - NCT07065708Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided pelvic floor training for new mothers
This trial tests if using a special ultrasound to show pelvic floor muscle movement during exercises helps new mothers strengthen their pelvic floor better than standard therapy alone. It is for women who gave birth vaginally within the past 4 months.
SingaporeAges 21–45 - NCT07069959Recruiting
Measuring leg muscle recovery after ICU breathing support
This study checks how leg muscles recover after being in the ICU on a breathing machine. It uses a strength test and a special ultrasound to measure muscle health.
Nantes, Loire AtlantiqueAges 18 years+ - NCT07051954Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for long COVID recovery
This study tests a special breathing and muscle training program to help people with long COVID feel better and move more easily. The training is designed to strengthen the muscles you use to breathe and to improve your daily function.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 18–65 - NCT07024095Recruiting
Breathing muscle training after back surgery for osteoporosis
This study tests whether a simple breathing-muscle training program can help people recover better after vertebroplasty surgery for a broken back caused by osteoporosis. It aims to improve your breathing strength and overall function.
Kayseri, KocasinanAges 50 years+ - NCT07025993Recruiting
Muscle technique vs. exercises for upper crossed syndrome
This trial compares two treatments for upper crossed syndrome (a condition causing neck and shoulder tightness) to see which works better for recent neck pain. It tests a hands-on muscle energy technique versus stabilization exercises for your neck and shoulder blades.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for muscle?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,106 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.