Clinical trials
Resistance Training clinical trials
Below are recruiting resistance training clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 201 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07773142Recruiting
Protein drink and exercise for muscle gain
This study looks at whether a special protein drink can help build muscle better than a placebo when combined with strength training. If you are a healthy young adult who is new to weight lifting, this trial may help you build muscle more effectively.
Birmingham, BirminghamAges 18–35 - NCT07754149Recruiting
Progressive resistance training for PMS in teen girls
This study tests whether a 6-week progressive strength training program can reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in teenage girls. It compares different exercise intensities to see what works best and may offer a drug-free way to manage PMS.
Islamabad, FederalAges 11–19 - NCT07751445Recruiting
Weight training for blood pressure control
This study tests whether exercising one arm or leg at a time versus both together can lower blood pressure better in people with hypertension. It may help you manage your blood pressure through a safe, supervised workout program.
TunceliAges 40–75 - NCT06656117Enrolling by invitation
Elliptical vs. resistance training for heart bypass recovery
This study compares elliptical training with resistance training to see which better improves heart and lung function in patients who have had coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). It aims to help you recover more fully during phase III cardiac rehab.
Sialkot, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–55 - NCT07484646Recruiting
EMS with resistance training for weight lifters
This trial tests combining electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) with your regular weightlifting to see if it boosts strength and performance. It may help you build muscle more effectively.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–40 - NCT06419452Enrolling by invitation
Resistance training for tennis serve speed and accuracy
This study tests different types of strength training to see which one improves how quickly and accurately young tennis players can serve. You'll train for several weeks and your serve will be measured before and after.
Lanzhou, GansuAges 16–20 - 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 - NCT06679491Recruiting
How your menstrual cycle affects strength training
This study looks at how resistance training timed to your menstrual cycle affects muscle performance in women who have a natural cycle or take the pill.
Le Tampon, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07628361Recruiting
Strength Training on Uninjured Side During Shoulder Injury Recovery
This study tests whether exercising your uninjured arm and shoulder while your injured shoulder heals in a sling can help you recover strength and function faster. Researchers will also use a safe brain-imaging tool to measure how your nervous system responds to this training.
Santiago, ProvidenciaAges 18–36 - NCT04782947RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Training with back stimulation after traumatic spinal cord injury
This trial studies whether epidural (back-of-spine) stimulation plus guided resistance training can improve strength and function after a traumatic spinal cord injury. It may help people who have an intact nerve pathway below their injury level and can safely use a rehab exoskeleton.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18–60 - NCT06032780Recruiting
Exercise training for chronic heart failure
This study tests if a specific type of leg-strengthening exercise (eccentric resistance training) can help people with stable chronic heart failure feel better and move more easily. If you have heart failure and are not in an acute or very severe stage, this might be an option to improve your daily life.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT06185010Recruiting
Resistance training for mild cognitive impairment
This study tests whether resistance training (exercises using weights or bands) can help people with mild cognitive impairment improve their thinking and memory. It's for those who are able to walk a bit and are ready to take part in supervised sessions.
CovilhaAges 50 years+ - NCT06309290Recruiting
Prehabilitation with strength training before breast cancer treatment
This trial tests if strength exercises before starting chemotherapy can help postmenopausal women with breast cancer. It aims to improve patients' ability to undergo treatment and surgery.
SantiagoAges Any age - NCT07166198Recruiting
Stopping age-related muscle weakness in women during inactivity
This study tests if a gentle hand exercise or a noninvasive brain stimulation can prevent muscle weakness in middle-aged women when they limit arm use for a period. It may help protect your strength and nerve function during recovery or downtime.
Manhattan, KansasAges 40–65 - NCT07293429Recruiting
Posture and breathing training for COPD with forward head posture
This study tests a program that combines posture correction and breathing muscle exercises for people with COPD who also have a forward head posture. It aims to improve breathing and reduce shortness of breath.
LahoreAges 40–60 - NCT07354399Recruiting
Strength and cardio training for women with heart disease
This study looks at whether adding strength training to aerobic exercise helps women with coronary artery disease improve their fitness and build muscle. It may help you recover better after a heart event.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07739563Recruiting
Exercise for heart health after breast cancer
This study compares two types of exercise programs for women who have completed breast cancer treatment. It aims to see which type of training helps improve heart health and fitness.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 20–89 - NCT05173714RecruitingPhase 2
Sit Less and Move More program for people with CKD
This Phase 2 study tests a program to help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) sit less and move more, plus a medication (semaglutide) for those who qualify. It may help improve health and day-to-day activity while monitoring safety closely.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 20 years+ - NCT07687316Recruiting
Mental effort during light strength training in older adults
This study looks at how older adults use their mind during light strength training. Volunteers do simple exercises and answer questions about how hard they felt they were working.
Kennesaw, GeorgiaAges 65–85 - NCT07022340Recruiting
Heart health and resistance training for women with irregular periods
This study looks at how resistance training (like lifting weights) affects heart health in women with irregular periods. You'll either join a 16-week exercise program or a health education group.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 40–60 - NCT07370727Recruiting
Weight training for kidney transplant patients
This trial studies whether a personalized weight training program helps kidney transplant recipients improve their strength and health. It is for people who are at least one year post-transplant and have stable kidney function.
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.Ages 18–50 - NCT07128862Recruiting
Strength training with or without blood flow restriction in athletes
This trial compares heavy weightlifting with and without blood flow restriction (using special bands) to see which works better for building strength in active athletes. If you are a sprinter or football player, you may be able to join.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–35 - NCT06930027Enrolling by invitation
Low-oxygen training for ice hockey players
This study tests whether training in a low-oxygen environment (hypoxia) can boost strength and power in ice hockey players. Researchers want to see if it helps improve your explosive movements and muscle function.
Katowice, Silesian VoivodeshipAges 18–35 - NCT07324772Recruiting
Exercise program to improve symptoms in atrial fibrillation and heart failure
This study tests if starting a supervised exercise program can help older adults with both atrial fibrillation and a type of heart failure called HFpEF feel better and have a better quality of life. You'll be asked to join exercise sessions and have regular check-ins to see how you're doing.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 60–99
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for resistance training?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 201 recruiting resistance training 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 training 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 training 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.