Clinical trials
Physical Exercise clinical trials
Below are recruiting physical exercise clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 343 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06226168Recruiting
Hypoxia exercise for bone health in premenopausal women
This study looks at how an exercise program done in low-oxygen (hypoxia) conditions affects bone health and metabolism in premenopausal women. It could help if you're interested in improving your bone density naturally.
KrakowAges 50–59 - NCT07636291Recruiting
Training healthcare workers to counsel patients on physical activity
This study trains primary care doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to better counsel patients about exercise and sitting time. If you work in a primary health clinic, this trial may help you learn new counseling skills that could benefit your patients.
São José dos Pinhais, ParanáAges 18 years+ - NCT07332897Enrolling by invitation
Neck exercises plus motor relearning after stroke
This study tests whether adding neck stabilization exercises to a standard motor relearning program helps people who have had a recent stroke improve their movement and function better than the motor program alone.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 35–65 - NCT06204731Recruiting
Exercise in low oxygen for young men
This study tests whether exercising in a low-oxygen environment (like high altitude) can affect stress, inflammation, and energy in your body. It is for young males who are generally healthy and can exercise safely.
KrakowAges 19–29 - NCT06271239Recruiting
Exercise Program for Older Adults
This study tests a gentle exercise program called VIVIFRAIL® to help older adults stay strong and active. You'll do simple movements in a group setting designed to improve balance and strength.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 60 years+ - NCT07244913Recruiting
Tools for chronic low back pain relief
This trial compares two types of handheld tools—one with metal instruments and one that uses sound waves—to see which works better for long-term low back pain. It may help if you have had pain for at least 6 months and feel tightness in your hamstrings.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–55 - NCT06296992Recruiting
Type 1 diabetes, exercise, and mentoring study
This trial tests whether online mentoring can help adults with type 1 diabetes be more physically active. You'll get support to safely increase your daily activity and use your continuous glucose monitor (CGM).
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 13–17 - NCT06937190Recruiting
Does creatine before sleep improve power in active women?
This study tests if taking a small dose of creatine before bed helps women who exercise regularly perform better on power-based activities like jumping and sprinting. It's designed for healthy, young women who already do resistance training and want to see if a simple supplement can boost their nighttime recovery and next-day performance.
Shabestar, East Azerbaijan ProvinceAges 18–25 - NCT07363616Recruiting
Health-focused programs for adults with higher body weight
This study tests different programs that focus on improving health without focusing on weight loss. It is for adults with higher body weight who want to feel healthier, not necessarily to lose weight.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07403331Recruiting
Nerve pain in legs: spinal cord stimulation plus team care
This trial tests a treatment bundle that combines a spinal cord stimulator (a device that sends mild electrical pulses to your spine to block pain signals) with a team of specialists (like a psychologist and physical therapist) to reduce chronic nerve pain in the legs and improve your ability to move and function.
OsloAges 18–60 - NCT07122544Recruiting
Salt chamber pulmonary rehab for COPD
This study tests whether doing pulmonary rehab (breathing and exercise training) in a salt chamber can help people with COPD breathe and feel better. It is for people whose COPD is stable and who can move independently.
Krakow, MałopolskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07543614Recruiting
Frame Running for Kids and Teens With Movement Challenges
This study looks at whether Frame Running—a special bike activity—helps children and teens with cerebral palsy or other movement disabilities stay active and involved in their communities. Researchers want to see if regular Frame Running training improves participation and exercise for young people.
Odense, Region SyddanmarkAges 8–18 - NCT06368128Recruiting
Rock climbing for inactive people
This study will see if a rock climbing program helps inactive people get more active. You will learn to climb in a safe, supervised setting at Northern Michigan University.
Marquette, MichiganAges 18–35 - NCT07362277Recruiting
Mat Pilates for Sedentary Young Women
This study tests if Mat Pilates helps young women who are not active feel more connected to their bodies and become more physically active. You may join if you are between 18 and 29, live a mostly inactive lifestyle, and have not exercised regularly in the last 2 months.
Konya, TyrkeyAges 18–29 - NCT05859204Enrolling by invitation
Exercise groups to improve mental health in hospital
This study tests whether joining structured exercise groups while you’re an inpatient in a psychiatric unit can improve mood, mental wellbeing, and overall comfort. It’s designed to be adjustable for different mobility needs and to be safe for participating patients.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06545123Recruiting
How different exercises affect gut health in older adults with muscle loss
This study looks at how different types of exercise can change the bacteria in your gut for older adults who have muscle loss (sarcopenia). You will be assigned to one of two exercise programs to see which one helps your muscles and gut health the most.
PortoAges 60 years+ - NCT06123182Recruiting
Guided future thinking for exercise and brain health
This study tests whether a technique called 'guided episodic future thinking' (imagining positive future events) can help you stick with a physical activity program and support healthy brain aging. You'll be asked to exercise on a stepper machine and have MRI scans and blood draws.
Kansas City, KansasAges 45–65 - NCT05838508Recruiting
Exercise timing study to improve heart and body health
This trial studies how different exercise patterns affect heart-related and metabolic health (things like blood sugar and cholesterol). You may be asked to follow a specific exercise schedule and related testing if you’re healthy enough to exercise safely.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT05817305Recruiting
Exercise program for people with past heart problems
This trial looks at adding regular exercise to everyday life for people who have had previous heart events. It aims to improve safety and day-to-day health by monitoring who can exercise safely.
Ferrara, FerraraAges 18 years+ - NCT06084949Recruiting
Exercise for knee osteoarthritis relief
This trial tests if a structured exercise program can reduce pain and improve daily activities for people with knee osteoarthritis. If you have knee pain and trouble with daily tasks, this study may help you find a low-cost, non-drug way to feel better.
Kowloon City, KowloonAges 55 years+ - NCT07441603Recruiting
Lifestyle support program for hospital patients
This trial tests a proactive lifestyle program for patients admitted to the hospital. It aims to help you improve your health habits during your stay.
GreifswaldAges 18–64 - NCT05967819Recruiting
Study stress and exercise effects on missing periods
This study looks at how physical and stress load from exercise may affect hormone signals that help bring on regular menstrual periods in exercising women. You might benefit by learning more about your hormone and cycle patterns while being monitored through exercise, stress, and at-home measurements.
Colorado Springs, ColoradoAges 18–35 - NCT07468734Recruiting
Shock wave vs. physical therapy for knee arthritis
This study compares two treatments for chronic knee osteoarthritis: shock wave therapy and traditional physical therapy. The goal is to see which one helps reduce pain and improve function better.
CairoAges 40 years+ - NCT06565260Recruiting
Exercise and nutrition program for cancer survivors and caregivers
This study offers a community-based program of exercise and nutrition classes for cancer survivors and their caregivers. It aims to help improve health and well-being after cancer treatment.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for physical exercise?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 343 recruiting physical exercise 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 physical exercise 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 physical exercise 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.