Clinical trials
Physical Stress clinical trials
Below are recruiting physical stress clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 40 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07024966Recruiting
A study of supplements for oxidative stress in runners
This study tests whether a combination of three natural supplements (pterostilbene, silybin, and nicotinamide riboside) can reduce exercise-related oxidative stress in amateur runners. If it works, these supplements might help protect your body's cells during intense running.
Reus, TarragonaAges 18–50 - NCT06557083Recruiting
Exercises to lower stress in PT students
This trial tests whether doing simple, daily 'polyvagal' exercises (gentle activities that help calm your nervous system) can lower stress for physical therapy students.
Orangeburg, New YorkAges 18–45 - NCT07781670Recruiting
Brain and body responses to physical and emotional stress
This study looks at how your brain and body (heart rate, etc.) respond to sudden physical and emotional stress. You will do tasks like placing your hand in cold water or viewing emotional images while we record your brain activity with EEG. The results may help understand how stress affects health.
Pavia, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT05459896Recruiting
Health app program for distress, fatigue, pain, and poor sleep
This trial tests whether a smartphone health app can help adults who are struggling with psychological distress (like high stress), physical fatigue, pain, and/or poor sleep after the pandemic. You may qualify if your answers on screening questionnaires show enough distress, and you can use a smartphone and the internet.
Hong KongAges 18–70 - NCT07130734Recruiting
Digital activity program for young adults with depression
This study tests a smartphone app to help people with depressive symptoms become more physically active. If you are between 19 and 40, feel down or low, and are not very active, this program may support you in getting moving.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 19–40 - NCT06482567Recruiting
Helping people in stressful situations at the emergency department
This study tests a program to help people who are feeling very stressed or overwhelmed while in the emergency department (as a patient or visitor). The goal is to see if it can improve how well they can cope and function after a tough experience.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT06622681Recruiting
Adolescent health and development research study
This study follows teenagers to understand their health, growth, and well-being during adolescence. It may help develop better support for young people.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 13–15 - NCT06350981Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Pain control after lower back fusion surgery
This study is comparing different ways to manage pain after a specific type of lower back fusion surgery called TLIF. The goal is to find the best pain control plan to make recovery more comfortable.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07415460Recruiting
SKY breath meditation study for college student stress
This study tests if a breathing technique called SKY Breath Meditation can help college students feel less stressed and more connected. You would attend a weekend retreat and join online sessions over 8 weeks.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06101225Recruiting
Relaxation and guided imagery for school kids
This trial studies a relaxation and guided imagery program for children in 3rd and 4th grade. It aims to help students feel calmer and more focused in school.
LisbonAges 7–12 - NCT06283069Recruiting
Lifestyle and heart health: an observational study
This study looks at how your daily habits—like what you eat, how much you exercise, and your sleep—relate to your heart health. Researchers will ask you to fill out a questionnaire and collect information from your medical records to learn more.
MilanAges 6 years+ - NCT07477184Recruiting
Sleep app study for California firefighters
This trial tests a smartphone app designed to help firefighters sleep better, think more clearly, and feel better overall. You might join to improve your sleep and health through a simple program on your iPhone or iPad.
San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07662954Enrolling by invitation
Magnesium and Spinning for Heart Health in Young Men
This study tests whether adding magnesium to regular spinning (indoor cycling) exercise improves heart function, reduces inflammation, and boosts aerobic (cardio) fitness in young, active men.
KaramanAges 18–30 - NCT07214441Enrolling by invitation
BE+ program for lung cancer survivors
This trial tests a program called BE+ for people who have finished treatment for non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if the program is practical and helpful for improving health after treatment.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT07176234Enrolling by invitation
Linking exercise for better stress management in teens
This study tests whether a home-based exercise program can help African American teens (ages 11–16) manage daily stress. It compares the program to a healthy lifestyle education group.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 11–16 - 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 - NCT07379606Recruiting
Exercise and cyclic sighing for stress and cognition
This study looks at how moderate exercise and a special breathing technique called cyclic sighing affect stress, thinking, and body signals in healthy young adults. It may help you learn simple ways to manage stress and improve focus.
Poznan, WielkopolskaAges 18–35 - NCT07407829Recruiting
Step by Step Back: a physical activity program for stress exhaustion
This study tests whether a gradual physical activity program (called Step by Step Back) can help adults who are suffering from stress-related exhaustion. If you are feeling deeply exhausted and burned out but not in a crisis, this gentle walking-and-activity plan might help you regain energy step by step.
StockholmAges 20–64 - NCT06179654Recruiting
Pelvic floor therapy before prostate surgery for leaking
This trial tests if doing pelvic floor physical therapy before prostate surgery (HoLEP) helps reduce stress urinary incontinence (leaking after sneezing, coughing, or laughing). It may help patients who are scheduled for this surgery due to an enlarged prostate.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06002022Recruiting
How hormone therapy affects your quality of life
This study looks at how hormone therapy affects your quality of life. You'll answer questionnaires about your symptoms and well-being over time.
ValenciaAges 18–75 - NCT06567496Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for mental health and success in PT students
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help Physical Therapy students feel better mentally and do better in school. If you are a PT student at Belmont University and free from certain health issues that VR might affect, you may be able to join.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05145374Recruiting
Testing an insulin pump system for exercise and stress swings
This study tests a smarter (automated) insulin pump approach to help prevent blood sugar problems when you do physical activity or when you’re under sudden stress. It may help people with type 1 diabetes use insulin more safely during real-life changes.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 20–60 - NCT06814886Recruiting
Wearable device program for nurses' health and wellness
This study tests whether using a wearable fitness tracker (Fitbit Charge 6) and a support group on LINE can help nurses improve their body shape, sleep, activity, and stress levels at work.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 20 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for physical stress?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 40 recruiting physical stress 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 stress 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 stress 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.