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
- NCT07597850RecruitingPhase 2
TCM formula versus HMB supplement for muscle strength in older adults
This study compares a traditional Chinese medicine formula with HMB (a muscle-building supplement) to see which helps preserve muscle strength and bone health in adults aged 65 and older who are starting to show signs of frailty. Both treatments aim to help you stay stronger and more active as you age.
TaipeiAges 65 years+ - NCT07584174Recruiting
Shockwave vs. magnetic therapy for female sexual dysfunction
This study compares two non-invasive treatments—extracorporeal shockwave therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy—to help women with reduced sexual desire, arousal problems, difficulty with orgasm, or pain during intercourse. The goal is to see which approach works better and is safer.
Banī SuwayfAges 20–50 - NCT07579195RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Consolidation therapy after EV + pembro in bladder cancer
This trial tests whether adding radiation therapy or bladder-removal surgery (consolidation) after EV + pembrolizumab helps control muscle-invasive bladder cancer that has spread. It is for people whose cancer responded to the initial drug combination.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07581587Recruiting
Breathing Exercises and Brain Function in Heart Failure
This study tests whether special breathing exercises—done alone or while doing a mental task—can improve memory and thinking skills in people with heart failure. Researchers want to see if training your breathing muscles helps your brain work better.
Istanbul, FatihAges 40 years+ - NCT07573995Recruiting
Breathing and muscle training for frailty in older adults
This study tests a training program that combines breathing exercises with blood flow restriction (using bands to reduce blood flow in the arms or legs) to see if it improves strength and daily function in older adults who are frail. It may help you feel stronger and more independent.
TaipeiAges 65 years+ - NCT06727695Recruiting
BioStrength training for muscle strength and satisfaction
This study tests a special strength training program called BioStrength to see if it improves muscle strength and overall satisfaction in healthy adults. The program lasts 12 weeks and is for people who are new to strength training.
Leibnitz, Styria, StyriaAges 30–65 - NCT06731114Recruiting
Neck muscle release for cervicogenic headache relief
This trial tests whether releasing the sternocleidomastoid neck muscle on top of the usual suboccipital muscle release helps reduce headaches that start from the neck. If you have headaches with neck stiffness and pain rating of 4 or more, this study may help find a more effective treatment.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT05790850Recruiting
Mindfulness and exercise plan before bladder surgery
This study tests whether a structured mindfulness and high-intensity exercise program before radical bladder surgery can help patients improve health and recovery. You may be asked to use monitoring devices and complete questionnaires during the study.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–90 - NCT07552441Recruiting
Mouth Muscle Pressure and Upper Jaw Width Study
This study examines how the muscles around your mouth affect the width of your upper jaw. Researchers will measure the pressure your mouth muscles create to better understand jaw development and may help improve orthodontic treatment in the future.
Van, VanAges 12–25 - NCT07552116Recruiting
Low-intensity laser therapy for pneumonia in children with Down syndrome
This trial tests whether a special low-intensity laser treatment can help boost the immune system and fight pneumonia in children with Down syndrome. Researchers want to see if this approach might help children recover better from their first pneumonia infection.
CairoAges 3–5 - NCT07538830Recruiting
Probiotic supplement for muscle strength in older adults
This study tests whether a specific probiotic (a beneficial bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum) can help improve muscle strength and physical function in adults aged 50–84. The probiotic may work by improving gut health, which could support muscle health.
BusanAges 50–85 - NCT06749002Recruiting
Functional training for turning after stroke
This trial tests whether adding functional muscle training to turning-specific exercises helps people who have had a stroke turn more easily. It may benefit those who can walk with supervision and have no major memory or other neurological problems.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–60 - NCT07531719Recruiting
Risdiplam treatment study for type I and II spinal muscle atrophy
This study follows children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)—a genetic condition causing muscle weakness—who are being treated with a medicine called risdiplam. Researchers want to understand how well the treatment works and how it affects daily life in young patients.
CairoAges Up to 5 years - NCT07527195RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CagriSema on Muscle Health in Adults with Obesity
This study tests a new medication called CagriSema to understand how it affects muscle health while helping people lose weight. You'll be in the trial for about a year, and researchers will monitor your muscle function and body composition.
Aarhus NAges 50–70 - 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 - NCT07523672Enrolling by invitation
Care Model for Sarcopenic Obesity in Older Adults
This trial tests a new care approach for older adults who have both excess body fat and muscle loss (sarcopenic obesity). The goal is to help improve muscle strength, physical function, and body composition.
Nakhon Nayok, Changwat Nakhon NayokAges 60 years+ - NCT07524075Recruiting
Muscle Energy Technique for Neck Pain and Movement
This study tests whether a hands-on physical therapy technique called muscle energy technique can reduce neck pain and improve how far you can move your neck. If you have neck pain that's lasted at least 4 weeks with no clear medical cause, this trial may help you.
Istanbul, AtaşehirAges 18–65 - NCT07519928Recruiting
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Spinal Cord Injury Patients
This study tests whether pelvic floor muscle exercises—done while you're in inpatient rehabilitation—can help improve bladder control and urinary function after spinal cord injury. The goal is to see if this type of training is practical and helpful during your hospital stay.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06757829Recruiting
Lung function in sickle cell: testing Acu-TENS therapy
This study tests if a gentle electrical nerve stimulation treatment (called Acu-TENS) can help improve your lung function. It's for people with sickle cell disease who are not currently in pain or have other major health issues.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 20–50 - NCT07513142Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Platelet-Rich Plasma vs. Steroids for Thigh Muscle Injuries
This study compares two injection treatments for thigh muscle injuries in young athletes: platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which uses your own blood cells to promote healing, versus corticosteroids, which reduce inflammation. The goal is to see which works better to get you back to sports.
Gulf Breeze, FloridaAges 15–30 - NCT07512895Recruiting
Muscle Relaxation Exercises for Depression and Fatigue in Dialysis Patients
This study tests whether guided muscle relaxation exercises can reduce depression and tiredness in people undergoing hemodialysis (a blood-filtering treatment). You would learn and practice simple exercises to relax your muscles, which may help improve your mood and energy.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT05009394Recruiting
Surgery options for long-term pain after limb amputation
This trial studies different surgical approaches to reduce persistent pain in the leftover part of an amputated limb. You may be able to join if your post-amputation pain has lasted more than a year and your pain level stays high despite stable pain treatments and prosthesis use.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06732531RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug for high-risk bladder cancer that came back after BCG
This clinical trial tests a new drug, BH011, for people with high-risk, non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer that has come back or not responded to BCG therapy. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and works well when given directly into the bladder, as an alternative to bladder removal surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07483970RecruitingPhase 1
JL19001 alone or with BCG for high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
This trial tests a new drug called JL19001, given alone or with BCG (a standard bladder cancer treatment), for people with high-risk bladder cancer that hasn't spread into the bladder muscle. The goal is to see if it can help prevent the cancer from coming back or getting worse.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+
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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.