Clinical trials
Resistance Training clinical trials
Below are recruiting resistance training clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 195 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06444932Enrolling by invitation
Strength training plus joint mobilization for knee osteoarthritis
This study looks at whether adding resistance (strength) exercises to joint mobilization helps people with knee osteoarthritis move better, feel less pain, and get stronger. You'll do standard joint mobilization plus a program of exercises like leg presses and squats.
IslamabadAges 40–70 - NCT06367296Recruiting
Resistance Exercise for Older Women with Obesity
This study tests whether a supervised resistance exercise program (like lifting weights) can help older women with obesity improve their health. It is designed for women who are able to exercise safely and want to see if strength training can make a difference.
Temuco, AraucaniaAges 60–79 - NCT07605676RecruitingPhase 4
Acupuncture stimulation versus strength training for anemia from heavy periods
This study tests whether acupuncture-based electrical stimulation or resistance (strength) training can help women with moderate iron-deficiency anemia caused by heavy menstrual bleeding. Both treatments aim to improve energy levels and blood counts alongside standard medical care.
CairoAges 20–30 - NCT07627919Recruiting
Strength training and high-protein diet for frail older women
This study tests whether combining resistance exercises with a protein-rich diet can improve muscle strength and overall function in older women with weak muscles. You would attend supervised workouts and follow a specific eating plan for several weeks.
El-Sheikh Zayed CityAges 60–70 - NCT07156552Recruiting
Protein and exercise to prevent muscle loss after weight loss surgery
This trial tests whether taking extra protein and doing resistance training helps people keep their muscle mass after bariatric surgery (stomach reduction or gastric bypass). If you're scheduled for this surgery and can follow the program, you may be able to join.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07223242RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Tailored exercise training for heart failure with preserved pumping strength
This trial tests a personalized exercise program to help people with a type of heart failure called HFpEF. You may qualify if your heart still pumps well but you have trouble being active, and you are willing to use a phone app and exercise regularly.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07698145Recruiting
How weight-loss medications affect body muscle, with and without exercise
This study looks at what happens to your body (especially muscle) when you take a newer weight-loss medication, either with or without adding an exercise program. It could help you understand how to best protect your muscle while losing weight.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–64 - NCT06508801Recruiting
Blood flow restriction to improve balance in Parkinson's
This study tests whether gently restricting blood flow to your legs during exercise can help improve balance for people with Parkinson's disease. You will do simple leg exercises while wearing a special cuff, which may strengthen muscles and improve steadiness.
San Antonio, TexasAges 40–85 - NCT06845436Recruiting
Interval and strength training for high blood pressure
This trial tests whether combining intense interval training with strength training can help middle-aged men with high blood pressure and obesity improve their health. You may benefit if you are a man between 40 and 60, have stage 1 or 2 hypertension, and are not currently active.
Riyadh, AlkharjAges 40–60 - NCT05710809Recruiting
Exercise and health check study for older colorectal cancer patients
This trial looks at sarcopenia (loss of muscle strength/size) and vertigo (feeling dizzy or off-balance) in older adults with colorectal cancer. It tests whether a structured, exercise-based approach can help these issues alongside cancer care.
CopenhagenAges 65 years+ - NCT04796506Recruiting
Tracking sleep changes to improve thinking in Parkinson’s
This study looks at whether changes in “slow wave sleep” (a deep sleep stage) match improvements in thinking for people with Parkinson’s. It uses an exercise/recovery-focused approach and checks sleep and thinking scores to see if these changes go together.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 45–100 - NCT06785064Recruiting
Helping with long-term weight loss maintenance support
This study tests an extended care program designed to help people keep weight off after losing it. You would join with a buddy (friend or family member) and attend online sessions via Zoom, along with a few in-person check-ins at the university.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07344727Recruiting
Can haskap berries help you recover after heavy squats?
This study tests whether taking haskap berries (a type of superfruit) before and after intense squat workouts can speed up your recovery and reduce soreness.
Bozeman, MontanaAges 18–35 - NCT07043569Recruiting
Strength training with blood flow restriction after ACL surgery
This trial tests a special type of strength training that uses a blood pressure cuff to limit blood flow during exercises. It aims to help people recover muscle strength and improve knee function after ACL surgery.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07461701Recruiting
Comparing two squat intensities for strength in young women
This study compares two ways of doing bodyweight squats (stopping when you lose 15% vs 30% of your speed) to see which is better for building leg strength and endurance in young women who are not very active. It may help find a simple, safe way to improve fitness at home.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–25 - NCT06970457Recruiting
Exercise, body fat, and hormones in men
This study investigates how exercise affects sex hormones in men with different body types. Participants will engage in a supervised exercise program to see how it interacts with body composition.
Stillwater, OklahomaAges 18–79 - NCT06742697Recruiting
Exercise program to improve walking in Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
This study tests a combined exercise program with flexibility, strength, aerobic, and movement training to see if it helps improve walking in adults with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. Participants attend at least 10 supervised sessions over several weeks.
Bosisio Parini, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT07715201Recruiting
Amino acid drink for strength and recovery in active men
This study tests whether a special amino acid supplement helps trained men get stronger, perform better, and recover faster from workouts. You'll take the supplement daily and follow a 10-week supervised training program.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–45 - NCT07183033Enrolling by invitation
VR brain training for older adults with mild memory and health issues
This trial uses virtual reality exercises to see if they can help improve brain function in older adults who have some memory concerns and physical frailty. Researchers want to know if a fun, interactive VR program can strengthen connections in the brain and improve daily life.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT06963190Enrolling by invitation
Breathing Muscle Training After Lung Transplant
This study tests two types of breathing muscle training exercises in people who have had a lung transplant. The goal is to see which type helps you breathe better and improves your daily living.
Santander, CantabriaAges 18 years+ - NCT06536803Recruiting
Strength training with or without stretching for plantar fasciitis
This study tests whether adding specific stretches for the plantar fascia to high-load strength training helps male athletes with plantar fasciitis feel better. It compares strength training alone to strength training plus targeted stretching.
Mirpur MatheloAges 20–35 - NCT07632911Enrolling by invitation
How Exercise Affects Your Immune System
This study looks at how different types of exercise—aerobic (like running) and resistance (like weightlifting)—change how your immune system works. Researchers will track your immune health over time to understand which exercise style might boost immunity best.
MalatyaAges 18–35 - NCT03947697Recruiting
Electrical stimulation to help improve blood sugar control
This study tests whether electrical stimulation can improve blood sugar control in people who are overweight and not very active. It’s designed for people with low exercise habits and will compare how your blood sugar responds to the intervention.
El Paso, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06722391Recruiting
Electrical stimulation to improve metabolism in overweight adults
This study tests whether a non-invasive electrical stimulation treatment can help improve metabolism in people who are overweight and inactive. It may be an option for those who do not exercise regularly.
El Paso, TexasAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for resistance training?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 195 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.