Clinical trials
Muscle clinical trials
Below are recruiting muscle clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,147 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07435116Enrolling by invitation
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Upper Limb Muscle Stiffness Study
This study looks at how Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) affects the stiffness of muscles in the upper limbs (arms and shoulders). The goal is to better understand muscle changes and help improve care.
Gaziantep, GaziantepAges 5–18 - NCT07246109Enrolling by invitation
Knee Brace and Muscle Training for Osteoarthritis
This study tests whether wearing a knee brace and doing muscle training exercises can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel better and move more easily. It may be a good option if you have not had knee surgery and are not already in another treatment program.
TaichungAges 55 years+ - NCT07203040Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound therapy for neck pain relief and muscle stiffness
This trial tests if a gentle ultrasound treatment can reduce neck pain and stiffness. It may be an option if you have ongoing neck pain and haven't had neck procedures recently.
ErzurumAges 18–50 - NCT07202780Enrolling by invitation
MS and Muscle Strength in Breathing and Legs
This study looks at how MS affects the strength of your breathing muscles and leg muscles. If you join, you will have tests to measure your muscle strength, walking ability, and fatigue. This may help doctors understand how to better treat MS-related weakness.
Gaziantep, şehitkamilAges 18–50 - NCT07179042Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Metformin for hip fracture recovery in older adults
This study tests whether the diabetes drug metformin can help older adults recover better after hip fracture surgery. To join, you need to be 60+, have had a low-energy hip fracture fixed within 3 days, and be generally healthy without diabetes or kidney issues.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 60–90 - NCT07171346Enrolling by invitation
Muscle stimulator after ACL reconstruction
This study tests whether a special muscle-stimulating device worn after ACL reconstruction surgery can help your knee recover strength faster. If you qualify, you will use the device at home for a few weeks and your recovery will be checked regularly.
Kansas City, KansasAges 15–50 - NCT07151742Enrolling by invitation
Exercise during dialysis for muscle health
This study tests whether exercise during hemodialysis can improve muscle oxygen levels and how well dialysis works. It is for people who have been on dialysis for at least a year and have muscle loss (sarcopenia).
Istanbul, KadikoyAges 18–65 - NCT07102667Enrolling by invitation
Protein intake for muscle health in older kidney patients
This study tests how much protein older adults with kidney disease and muscle loss should eat to build or maintain muscle. You will follow a protein plan and do simple resistance exercises to see if it helps your strength.
BangkokAges 65 years+ - NCT07093229Enrolling by invitation
Gait analysis for knee arthritis in seniors
This trial studies how walking patterns change in people over 65 with long-term knee osteoarthritis. It aims to understand gait to improve treatment and rehabilitation plans.
CraiovaAges 65–80 - 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.
TaipeiAges 18–99 - NCT07007858Enrolling by invitation
Stretch therapy for leg stiffness in kids with CP
This trial tests if a fast, gentle stretching technique can reduce leg stiffness and improve walking in children with cerebral palsy (CP). It may be an option for children who are already planning to receive Botox injections for tight calf muscles.
Kayseri, TurkeyAges 2–8 - NCT06996431Enrolling by invitation
Weight loss program with mobile health support
This study tests a new way to help adults lose weight using a smartphone app and health coaching. You might qualify if you are overweight, live in Hong Kong, speak Chinese, and can walk without help.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06995716Enrolling by invitation
Posture, balance, and ankle flexibility in children with autism
This study looks at posture, balance, and ankle flexibility in children with autism. It aims to understand how these factors are related.
Bolu, BoluAges 6–18 - NCT06985264Enrolling by invitation
Dry eye after upper eyelid surgery: muscle vs fat removal
This trial compares how two different upper eyelid surgery techniques—removing muscle versus removing fat—affect dry eye symptoms after surgery. It may help you understand which approach is better for your eye health.
Mersin, ÇukurovaAges 18–80 - NCT06977958Enrolling by invitation
Gluteal enhancement trial for non-active women
This trial tests a program called NASM OPT to see if it can improve hip appearance in women who haven't exercised for the last 6 months. It might help you if you're looking to reshape your hips safely.
Ferdows, South Khorasan ProvinceAges 20–45 - NCT06977919Enrolling by invitation
New exercise method for chest firmness and shape
This trial tests a new technique (called NASM OPT) to help improve the shape and firmness of your chest. It is for women who have not been exercising and who want to enhance their chest appearance without using surgery.
Zahedan, Sistan and BaluchestanAges 20–45 - NCT06963190Enrolling by invitation
Breathing Muscle Training After Lung Transplant
This study tests two types of breathing muscle training exercises in people who have had a lung transplant. The goal is to see which type helps you breathe better and improves your daily living.
Santander, CantabriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06961513Enrolling by invitation
Physiotherapy for pelvic floor muscle problems
This trial evaluates how well physiotherapy works for women with pelvic floor muscle problems. It is for patients receiving care at Singleton Hospital in Swansea.
SwanseaAges 18 years+ - NCT06960005Enrolling by invitation
Exercise to improve muscle and reduce falls in thyroid disease
This study tests whether a special exercise program can help older women with thyroid disease improve muscle strength, quality of life, and reduce falls. You would do supervised rhythm-based multitask exercises (like stepping and moving to music) several times a week.
GistrupAges 65 years+ - NCT06931886Enrolling by invitation
Breathing training for pulmonary hypertension
This trial tests if special breathing exercises can help people with pulmonary hypertension. You may join if your condition is stable and you haven't smoked in the last 10 years.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06930495Enrolling by invitation
Weight loss and heart failure with normal pumping strength
This study tests whether weight loss treatments can improve muscle and blood vessel function in people with a specific type of heart failure (HFpEF) who also have obesity. It may help if you have heart failure with a normal ejection fraction and a high BMI.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06920407Enrolling by invitation
BreatheWell: Breathing and relaxation for health
This research study tests a simple breathing and relaxation program called BreatheWell. If you are a generally healthy adult who isn't taking certain medications or using fitness trackers, you may be able to join and learn techniques to calm your body and mind.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06912438Enrolling by invitation
Emotional release after dry needling for jaw and head pain
This study tests whether a dry needling technique (trigger point needling) can help release emotional tension and reduce pain from muscle knots in the head and neck. It may be a good option if you have jaw or headache pain related to muscle tightness.
Tel Aviv, IsraelAges 18 years+ - NCT06910150Enrolling by invitation
Pain relief after knee surgery: electric stimulation study
This trial tests two types of mild electric stimulation (one with tiny needles, one without) applied to the thigh muscle to reduce pain in people who had ACL knee surgery in the last six weeks. The goal is to see if this can help you feel better and recover quicker.
Madrid, MadridAges 18–55
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for muscle?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,147 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.