Clinical trials
Physical Performance clinical trials
Below are recruiting physical performance clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 87 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07360652Enrolling by invitation
Effects of elastic band warm-up in female volleyball players
This study tests if a short elastic band exercise before a match helps highly trained female volleyball players perform better and avoid injury.
Maia, Porto DistrictAges Any age - NCT06306638RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Light therapy after radiation for inoperable airway tumors
This trial tests a new light-activated therapy (interstitial photodynamic therapy) after palliative radiation to shrink inoperable airway tumors and improve breathing. It is for people with solid cancers that block the airway from the outside and cannot be removed with surgery.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06862427Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle app for firefighters
This study tests a smartphone app that helps firefighters adopt healthier habits like better eating, exercise, and stress management. It aims to see if using the app can improve your overall health and well-being.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT07747337Recruiting
Lung transplant recovery study
This study looks at how your breathing muscles and leg muscles work before and after a lung transplant. It may help doctors understand how to improve recovery and physical function after surgery.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07275216RecruitingPhase 2
A study of pembrolizumab plus chemo for frail Hodgkin lymphoma patients
This trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab with chemotherapy for people with newly diagnosed Hodgkin lymphoma who are too frail for standard treatment. The goal is to find a safer, effective option for patients who are older or have other health issues.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06113016RecruitingPhase 2
Preventing frailty with fisetin and exercise in breast cancer survivors
This study tests whether adding a supplement called fisetin to an exercise program can help prevent frailty in women who have finished chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. If you are postmenopausal, have completed chemo within the last year, and can walk a certain distance, you may qualify.
Alhambra, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07323810Recruiting
How mental fatigue affects running, tracked by sensors
This study uses special sensors to see how mental tiredness affects your running performance. If you're a healthy, experienced runner between 18 and 35, you would be asked to run while wearing monitors that track your body's signals.
BrusselsAges 18–35 - NCT03948100Recruiting
Yoga coaching for lung or esophageal cancer during radiation
This study tests whether a guided yoga program helps people with lung or esophageal cancer improve strength, daily functioning, and quality of life while they receive radiation therapy. It also involves a family caregiver, to support the patient during treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05413616Recruiting
Personalized nutrition and activity therapy for older hospital patients
This study tests whether a tailored nutrition plan plus a step-by-step exercise program can improve physical strength and performance in older adults in the hospital. It compares these interventions to the usual hospital care you would normally get.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 65 years+ - NCT06016296Recruiting
Movement and storytelling for kids aged 3-6
This study tests whether combining movement activities and storytelling can improve physical performance in children ages 3 to 6. It is designed for kids who are typically developing and can participate in group sessions at their school or daycare.
San Clemente, Maule RegionAges 3–6 - NCT06073431Recruiting
Study on weight loss types in advanced cancer
This study looks at different types of weight loss (cachexia) in people with advanced lung, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer. Researchers want to find patterns to better understand and treat it. You can join even if you haven't lost weight yet.
Fort Smith, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06330805RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing heart effects of two hormone therapies for prostate cancer
This trial compares two hormone therapies, relugolix and leuprolide, to see which one is better for your heart health in men with prostate cancer. It's for men with a specific type of prostate cancer that is not yet advanced.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06462898Recruiting
Omega-3 smoothies for soldier performance
This trial tests whether drinking omega-3 fortified smoothies for 8 weeks can improve your omega-3 levels and physical performance. It is for active duty soldiers at Fort Drum or Fort Campbell.
Fort Campbell North, KentuckyAges 18–64 - NCT06521502Recruiting
Studying inflammation in the heart and lungs in the ICU
This study collects blood samples from people in the ICU with sudden heart or lung problems caused by inflammation. The goal is to learn more about these conditions and improve future treatments.
Fresno, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06699381Recruiting
Stroke rehab: spine, balance, and energy study
This study looks at how stroke affects your spine, posture, balance, walking, and energy use. Researchers want to help design better rehab programs for recovery.
KirikkaleAges 18–75 - NCT06869668Recruiting
Chronic low back pain and quality of life study
This study looks at how long-term back pain affects your daily life, physical abilities, and how you feel about moving. It aims to find links between pain, fear of movement, and overall well-being.
Istanbul, BuyukcekmeceAges 18–50 - NCT06876090Recruiting
Sarcopenia study in women with gestational diabetes
This trial looks at muscle health (sarcopenia) in women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy. It aims to understand how gestational diabetes might affect muscle mass and function.
ViennaAges 35 years+ - NCT06983899Recruiting
Exercise to boost immunity during lung cancer immunotherapy
This trial tests whether a supervised exercise program can help improve immune activity and treatment outcomes for people with non-small cell lung cancer who are already on immunotherapy. It is designed for people who are not currently very active.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07105800Recruiting
Dance classes for thinking and movement in older adults
This study tests whether weekly dance classes can help improve thinking skills (like planning and focus) and physical abilities in older adults who have noticed some memory or mood changes. You would take part in a group dance program, and the researchers will track your progress over time.
New Taipei City, TaiwanAges 55 years+ - NCT07183072Recruiting
Scleroderma: Physical Performance and Functionality Study
This study looks at how scleroderma affects physical performance and daily function in children and adults. It aims to understand the impact of the disease on movement and everyday activities.
Çankaya, AnkaraAges 7 years+ - NCT07338929Recruiting
Physical performance test for kidney transplant evaluation
This study measures physical performance in adults being evaluated for a kidney transplant. It helps understand how fitness levels may affect transplant outcomes.
MartinAges 18 years+ - NCT07411547Recruiting
Ultrasound for fat buildup in muscles of older adults
This trial uses ultrasound to measure fat inside muscles of hospitalized older adults. It aims to see if this measurement is helpful for assessing health and recovery during rehabilitation.
NantesAges 75 years+ - NCT07441343Recruiting
Polyphenol supplements and exercise for older adults
This study tests whether taking polyphenol supplements (natural compounds found in plants) combined with exercise can improve physical performance in older adults. If you are over 60 and generally healthy, you may be able to join.
Kingston, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT07569588Recruiting
Understanding kidney injury recovery after hospitalization
This study helps doctors better assess how well kidneys recover after acute kidney injury (a sudden loss of kidney function during hospitalization). You may be asked to participate in interviews, workshops, or have some medical measurements taken to help improve patient care.
Derby, DerbyshireAges 18–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for physical performance?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 87 recruiting physical performance 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 performance 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 performance 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
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