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
- NCT07666685Recruiting
Beetroot Extract for Health in Adults 75+
This study looks at whether taking beetroot extract can help improve quality of life and daily function in adults 75 and older. You will be asked to take the extract and complete simple health questionnaires.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 75 years+ - NCT07280520Enrolling by invitation
Luteolin supplement for athlete performance and metabolism
This study tests whether a daily luteolin supplement (a natural compound found in some plants) can improve how your muscles and fat cells use energy, boost your athletic performance, and change your body composition over 12 weeks.
Amman, Amman GovernorateAges 18–35 - 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 - NCT07341789Enrolling by invitation
Vitamin B12 and orange extract for better performance
This study tests whether vitamin B12, natural orange extract, or both together can improve your physical and mental performance. It is for healthy men who exercise regularly and eat citrus fruits.
La Ñora, MurciaAges 18–45 - NCT05307367Recruiting
Study exercise and body muscle changes in advanced lung cancer
This study looks at why cancer can cause loss of muscle in people with advanced non–small cell lung cancer, and whether exercise can improve or explain those muscle changes. You may be asked to do physical testing and answer questionnaires while receiving standard palliative cancer treatment.
Copenhagen, DKAges 18–100 - NCT05999370Recruiting
Pre-surgery exercise and nutrition for older colorectal cancer patients
This trial tests whether exercise and nutrition support before surgery can help older colorectal cancer patients who are weak or malnourished. If you are 65 or older, scheduled for colorectal cancer surgery, and have trouble walking or eating well, this study may be for you.
Montreal, QuebecAges 65 years+ - NCT05697263Recruiting
Study how your menstrual cycle affects exercise performance
This study looks at how different phases of the menstrual cycle can change exercise performance. You may be asked to follow a structured workout plan and track how you feel during the study.
StockholmAges 18–35 - NCT06340282Recruiting
Virtual reality and exercise for older hospital patients
This trial tests if combining immersive virtual reality with physical exercise can improve thinking and physical function in older adults during a hospital stay. It may help patients stay mentally and physically active while in the hospital.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 75 years+ - NCT06423599RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Weight Loss for Obesity and Heart Failure
This study tests whether weight loss from a medication can improve how you feel, move, and how well your heart works. It's for people who have both obesity and heart failure with reduced pumping strength.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06639789Recruiting
Vitamin B12 effect on cycling performance
This trial tests a new Vitamin B12 supplement to see if it improves physical and mental performance in cyclists. It might help if you are a healthy male cyclist training regularly.
La Ñora, MurciaAges 18–45 - NCT07659301Recruiting
Breathing extra oxygen after cycling to speed recovery
This study tests how breathing higher-than-normal levels of oxygen for a short time after a hard bike ride affects your recovery. It is designed for competitive road cyclists who want to recover faster and perform better in their next training or race.
Louvain-la-Neuve, Brabant-WallonAges 18–40 - NCT06648616Recruiting
Resistance band training for female footballers
This study tests if elastic band exercises can improve performance in women football players. If you play in a top Portuguese league, you may be eligible.
Maia, Porto DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT07498608Enrolling by invitation
Running training study for recreational runners aged 20-45
This study compares two types of running workouts to see which helps you run faster and improve your body shape. It is for recreational runners living near Bogotá, Colombia, who have some experience and a GPS watch.
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.Ages 20–45 - NCT06536816Recruiting
Game-based training vs small-sided games for football players
This study compares two types of football training: game-like drills based on your position and small-sided games. It aims to see which helps players improve skills and fitness best.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT06410014Recruiting
Assessing overall health in patients with complex needs
This study tests a method for evaluating overall functioning in patients who have complex health problems. It aims to help doctors better understand your situation and improve care.
FrederiksbergAges 18 years+ - NCT06941701Recruiting
Fatigue's effect on thinking and movement together
This study looks at how being physically tired affects your ability to think and perform tasks at the same time. It may help understand why dual-tasking gets harder when you're fatigued.
IslamabadAges 18–30 - NCT07633093Recruiting
Powered Leg Exoskeleton Effects on Walking in Older Adults
This study tests whether a motorized leg device (exoskeleton) can help older adults walk better and more easily. Researchers will compare how well people walk with and without the device to understand if it improves balance, strength, and walking speed.
ChangshaAges 18–75 - NCT02604563Recruiting
Aging, blood changes, and health in older adults
This study examines why some older adults develop changes in their blood cells that may affect their health. Researchers will look for links between these blood changes, aging, and common health problems in older people.
St Louis, MissouriAges 50 years+ - NCT07030751Enrolling by invitation
Stress prevention program for Lyon medical students
This study tests a program to help medical students handle stress and stay healthy. If you are a 4th- or 5th-year med student or a health PhD student in Lyon, you may be able to join.
LyonAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT06377306Recruiting
Menstrual cycle and training load in female athletes
This study looks at how high training loads affect female athletes of different skill levels and how the timing of the menstrual cycle plays a role. It helps understand how to better plan training without risking health.
NetanyaAges 18–50 - NCT06727708Recruiting
Comparing two exercise programs for fitness in adults 30-65
This study is testing two different 12-week exercise programs to see which one better improves physical fitness and body composition. It might be a good fit if you're a healthy adult aged 30-65 who is new to strength training.
Leibnitz, Styria, StyriaAges 30–65 - NCT06822075Enrolling by invitation
Exercise and mental health for med students
This study tests whether a physical activity program can improve the mental health of second- and third-year medical students at two Lyon campuses.
Lyon, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07481578Recruiting
Exercise and gut health study for active men
This study looks at how your training load affects your gut bacteria and how that relates to exercise performance and muscle health. It may help understand overreaching in healthy men.
Leuven, Vlaams BrabantAges 18–45
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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
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.