Clinical trials
Resistance Exercise clinical trials
Below are recruiting resistance exercise clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 178 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07608809Recruiting
Blood Flow Restriction Training vs. Pilates for Shoulder Pain
This study compares two exercise approaches—one using special wraps to limit blood flow during exercise, and standard Pilates—to treat shoulder impingement syndrome (a common condition causing shoulder pain with overhead movements). The goal is to see which method works better at reducing pain and improving shoulder function.
RāshidAges 4 months–1.1 years - NCT07203378RecruitingPhase 2
Exercise program for energy and zest on Enhertu
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can help reduce fatigue and improve energy for people with breast cancer who are taking the drug Enhertu. You would do both aerobic and resistance exercises over several weeks.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT04067167Recruiting
Exercise bands versus muscle stimulation for people with cancer
This trial compares two types of exercise—flexible resistance band training versus a type of muscle stimulation—to see which is safe and helpful during cancer treatment. It may help improve physical function while you’re receiving anti-cancer care.
ErlangenAges 18 years+ - NCT06424743Recruiting
Strength training volume for women with fibromyalgia
This study tests whether different amounts of strength training (resistance exercise) help women with fibromyalgia feel better. It compares three different workout volumes to see which one women prefer and which works best for their symptoms.
Natal, Rio Grande do NorteAges 18–65 - NCT06360302Recruiting
Exercise and insulin resistance in dialysis patients
This study looks at how exercise affects muscle metabolism and insulin resistance in people on dialysis, compared to those with metabolic syndrome and healthy individuals. It aims to find blood markers that could help assess insulin resistance in dialysis patients.
MontpellierAges 40–75 - NCT06573086Recruiting
Resistance training, detraining, and retraining
This study looks at how your body responds to resistance training, a break from training, and then training again. It is for healthy adults who already completed a previous exercise study.
Jyväskylä, Central FinlandAges 18–50 - NCT05000515Recruiting
Breathing muscle training to lower blood pressure in postmenopause
This study compares a breathing-based exercise program with regular aerobic exercise to help lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel function in postmenopausal women. It’s mainly for people with mildly elevated resting blood pressure who are not already doing very intense workouts.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 50 years+ - NCT07369440Recruiting
Power training for fall risk in older adults
This study tests whether a community-based power training program can help reduce fall risk in older adults. It compares results for people who have fallen in the past year and those who haven't.
Maia, Porto DistrictAges 65 years+ - NCT06938984Recruiting
Human TECAR therapy for exercise recovery in men
This trial tests if TECAR therapy, a type of heat treatment, can help prepare your muscles before exercise and speed up recovery afterwards. It is for physically active men without recent leg injuries.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18–35 - NCT06617195Recruiting
Why Muscle Building Slows Down in Older Adults
This study looks at why older adults have trouble building and keeping muscle. It tests how the body uses protein and exercise to help understand muscle loss with aging.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 21–85 - NCT07272174Recruiting
Exercise during perimenopause to boost thinking and memory
This trial tests whether a strength-training program can help improve memory and thinking for women going through perimenopause. If you are between 40 and 55, still have your uterus, and notice changes in your memory, you may be able to join.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 40–55 - NCT06948149Recruiting
Creatine and strength training for memory decline in older adults
This study tests whether combining a daily creatine supplement with a 26-week resistance training program can improve memory and thinking in older adults who have mild cognitive impairment. If you qualify, you'll get free supervision and supplements while contributing to research that could help many people.
London, OntarioAges 60 years+ - NCT06924164Recruiting
Strength training for snapping hip syndrome
This trial tests if progressive strength training can reduce pain and snapping in adults with external snapping hip. If you have a snapping or popping sensation on the outside of your hip with discomfort, this study may help find a non-surgical treatment option.
AalborgAges 18–40 - NCT07365033Recruiting
Exercise With Blood Flow Cuff vs Standard Training for Tennis Elbow
This study compares two exercise programs for long-term tennis elbow (pain for more than a year). One group does slow lowering exercises with a blood pressure cuff on the arm, and the other does standard resistance training.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–45 - NCT07321600Recruiting
Breathing muscle training with Schroth exercises for scoliosis in teens
This trial tests whether adding a special breathing exercise (inspiratory muscle training) to standard Schroth exercises improves breathing and posture in teenage girls with scoliosis. It may help strengthen the muscles used for breathing.
Kırşehir, MerkezAges 10–18 - NCT07795905Recruiting
Breathing exercise study for healthy young adults
This study compares three different exercise methods to see which one best strengthens your diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) and improves your overall breathing. If you are a healthy young adult, you might help find better ways to improve breathing fitness.
Sharjah cityAges 18–35 - NCT06039787Recruiting
Exercise and Brain Insulin Sensitivity Study
This study checks if exercise training changes how your brain responds to insulin. You will do ergometer (stationary bike) training, and your brain activity will be measured before and after. It's for people who are not very active now and want to see how exercise affects brain metabolism.
TübingenAges 20–65 - NCT07595380Enrolling by invitation
Exercise Training for Better Health After Pregnancy
This study tests whether a structured exercise program during late pregnancy and after birth improves postpartum health and recovery. Researchers want to see if guided exercise helps women feel stronger and healthier in the months following delivery.
Roma, RomaAges 18–45 - NCT06959043Recruiting
Diet and exercise for type 2 diabetes
This study tests if a plant-based diet and exercise program can improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. Participants will live in a hospital for 4 weeks to follow the program closely.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 45–70 - NCT06946316Recruiting
Dairy or plant drinks for stronger bones with exercise
This trial compares dairy and plant-based drinks to see which is better for bone health when you also do resistance training. If you are a postmenopausal woman or a man 50 or older, you may join to help find out which drink helps bones most.
Saskatoon, SaskatchewanAges Any age - NCT06765486Recruiting
Exercise and pain relief: arm vs leg training
This trial compares how resistance training of the arms versus legs affects your body's natural ability to reduce pain. It may help understand which type of exercise is best for managing pain.
MadridAges 18–64 - NCT06505421Recruiting
Eccentric exercise for fatigue in multiple sclerosis
This study tests whether a specific type of leg exercise (called eccentric exercise) can help reduce fatigue in people with Multiple Sclerosis. It involves walking and other exercises to see if they improve how tired you feel.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT06931730Recruiting
Exercise and cognitive training for overweight individuals
This trial tests a program that combines exercise, cognitive training, and social activities to help people with overweight or obesity manage their energy balance. It may improve overall health and weight control.
Rome, ItalyAges 6–11 - NCT07081282Recruiting
Study on frailty and thinking decline in older adults
This study looks at how to better understand and predict frailty and memory changes in older adults with at least one chronic condition. It aims to use a simple screening to personalize care and help you stay independent longer.
SingaporeAges 60–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for resistance exercise?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 178 recruiting resistance 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 resistance 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 resistance 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.