Clinical trials
Sports clinical trials
Below are recruiting sports clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 150 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06149351Recruiting
Saliva test for concussion diagnosis
This study is testing if saliva samples can help doctors diagnose concussions more quickly and accurately. It is open to men in France who may help improve concussion care.
MontpellierAges 18–50 - NCT06270290Recruiting
Concussions and contact sports in RBD patients versus controls
This trial looks at whether people with REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) have more concussions or contact sports history than people without RBD, to see if head injuries might be linked to the condition.
London, LondonAges 50 years+ - NCT06351618Recruiting
Injury study in Sweden's top women's hockey league
This study observes injuries in professional women ice hockey players in Sweden's highest league, the SDHL, now that body-checking is allowed. It may help understand injury patterns and improve safety.
MalmöAges 16–110 - NCT06395714Recruiting
Testing recovery after ankle ligament surgery
This study tests whether a special test done 3 months after ankle ligament surgery helps people get back to sports more safely. It is for active adults who had surgery for chronic ankle instability.
MérignacAges 18–50 - NCT06551870Recruiting
Xbox Kinect Sports vs Nintendo Switch Sports for balance
This trial compares two types of active video games (Xbox Kinect Sports and Nintendo Switch Sports) to see which one is better for improving balance in older women. You would play the games in a supervised setting and your progress will be tracked.
Osorno, Los Lagos RegionAges 60–75 - NCT06597981Recruiting
Sport stacking program for mild dementia and caregivers
This trial tests a fun sport stacking activity for people with mild dementia and their family caregivers. It aims to improve well-being and connection through a simple, home-based program.
ChongqingAges 18 years+ - NCT06895720Recruiting
Myofascial system and injury risk in young football players
This study looks at how the body's connective tissues (myofascial system) can help prevent injuries in young football players. If you join, you'll help researchers learn ways to keep athletes safer on the field.
Fão, Porto DistrictAges 14–18 - NCT06916988Recruiting
Sports program for teens with autism
This study tests a modified sports program designed for teens with autism who can interact with others. It aims to improve social skills and physical activity through a fun, supportive sports setting.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 12–18 - NCT07115225Recruiting
Shoulder tests for athletes after a dislocation
This study tests a set of physical tests to see how well they measure shoulder function in people who have had a shoulder dislocation and plan to return to sports. It may help you understand if you are ready to go back to your sport safely.
AntwerpAges 16–55 - NCT07135934Recruiting
Can sodium bicarbonate boost finswimming performance?
This trial tests whether taking a single dose of sodium bicarbonate (a common food ingredient) before swimming can help national-level finswimmers perform better. It's for athletes ages 15–30 who train at least four times a week.
Olomouc, Olomouc RegionAges 15–30 - NCT07458581Recruiting
Training program for elite women underwater rugby players
This study tests a training program for elite women underwater rugby players. It looks at how the program affects your game performance and hopefully reduces injury risk.
MedellínAges 18 years+ - NCT07502742Recruiting
Pain in aging athletes and nonathletes
This study looks at how pain affects older adults who are either current master's athletes, former competitive athletes, or nonathletes. It aims to understand why some people have more pain and what helps them stay active.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 35–65 - NCT04226534Recruiting
Join a study measuring effort in healthy trained people
This study builds a database by having healthy, trained volunteers do maximal effort physical tests while measuring how the body responds. It may help researchers better understand exercise performance and safety, though you’re likely not receiving a treatment for an illness.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT06748443Recruiting
Injury prevention in youth and adult amateur football players
This trial tests a program to prevent injuries in amateur football players aged 10 and older. It's for teams that practice at least twice a week during the season.
LinköpingAges 10 years+ - NCT06169800Recruiting
Biologic patch for first-time kneecap dislocation surgery
This trial tests adding a biologic material (a substance that helps healing) to the standard surgery that repairs the ligament on the inner side of the kneecap. It is for people who have just dislocated their kneecap for the first time, to see if the biologic improves recovery.
Canmore, AlbertaAges 13–30 - NCT05928403Recruiting
Compare knee implant types by how well people return to sport
This study compares three types of knee replacement implants to see how quickly and how well people can return to sports. It may help doctors understand which implant design supports better movement and recovery.
BiarritzAges 18–70 - NCT05542069Recruiting
Training with a breathing device measured in healthy adults
This study measures how the diaphragm (main breathing muscle) works while you do breathing training using a special breathing device (IMT). It’s done in healthy adults to better understand how the training affects breathing.
Buenos AiresAges 18 years+ - NCT03380195Recruiting
Watermelon juice study on heart recovery and muscle soreness
This study tests whether drinking watermelon juice affects how quickly your heart rate returns to normal after exercise and how sore your muscles feel afterward. It’s for generally healthy adults and may help researchers understand how diet changes exercise recovery.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 21–50 - NCT07717801Recruiting
Breathing retraining for combat athletes
This study tests if a special breathing retraining program helps combat athletes who have trouble breathing properly during sport. It may improve how well you move and perform.
TainanAges 18–50 - NCT07538037Recruiting
Blood Flow Restriction Training for Taekwondo Athletes
This study tests whether a special training method—using gentle pressure to reduce blood flow during light exercise—can help taekwondo athletes build strength and improve their kicks. You'd train under supervision and complete fitness tests over several weeks.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 16–25 - 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 - NCT07577362Recruiting
Core Training for Amateur Soccer Players
This study tests a specialized core (abdominal and back muscle) training program designed for amateur soccer players. Researchers want to see if this training improves performance and reduces injury risk in young athletes.
KarabükAges 18–35 - NCT07705698Recruiting
Nordic exercise for young female pole vaulters
This study compares two types of Nordic hamstring exercises—one with blood flow restriction and one without—to see which better helps elite young female pole vaulters strengthen their hamstrings and reduce injury risk.
AdanaAges 12–18 - NCT06462209Recruiting
Ladder vs. plyometric training for female cricket players
This study compares two types of training—ladder drills and plyometric jumps—to see which one might improve your performance on the cricket field. If you're a healthy female cricket player who hasn't had a recent leg injury, you could help find out which training works best.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–25
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sports?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 150 recruiting sports 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 sports 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 sports 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.