Clinical trials
Sports clinical trials
Below are recruiting sports clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 154 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06803914Recruiting
Returning to sports after hip replacement
This study looks at how people move and return to sports after total hip replacement surgery. If you are an active person planning to have a hip replacement, this trial may help understand your recovery.
MérignacAges 18–65 - NCT06801210Enrolling by invitation
Long-term health after elite weight-sensitive sports
This study looks at the long-term health of former elite athletes from sports that focus on weight, like gymnastics or rowing. Researchers want to understand how retiring from such sports affects your body and mind over time.
OsloAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT05718063Recruiting
Coaching program to help youth team sports prevent injuries
This study tests a knowledge-learning program for youth sports coaches to help them better prevent sports injuries. It may help coaches and players by improving how coaching decisions are made during practices and games.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT04229043Recruiting
Test drink timing to study stomach emptying in late labor
This study measures how quickly a pregnant person’s stomach empties a water or sports drink during late labor. It may help improve safety and timing of what people can drink when labor is starting or being induced.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–50 - NCT06090253Recruiting
Sport exercise program for healthy aging over 60
This trial tests a program that uses sports and exercise to help people over 60 stay healthy and active. It looks at both how well the program works and how easy it is to put into practice.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT05013307Enrolling by invitation
Check how teens respond after a sports concussion
This study looks at how the body responds to sports exertion after a concussion in otherwise healthy teens. It may help improve concussion safety rules for returning to play and reduce the risk of symptoms coming back.
Frisco, TexasAges 10–22 - 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 - NCT02511158Recruiting
Knee ligament surgery study after ACL reconstruction
This study follows people who have a knee ligament tear and undergo surgery to rebuild the ligament. It may help doctors better understand recovery and outcomes after different surgical techniques.
ParisAges 7 years+ - NCT02906865Recruiting
Study of surgery outcomes for hamstring rupture
This study follows people who had a hamstring muscle tear near the hip that was repaired with surgery. It aims to better understand recovery after surgery in cases confirmed by MRI.
ParisAges 10 years+ - NCT04716322Recruiting
Adapted activity program for chronic health conditions in adults
This study tests a 16-week, tailored physical activity program at Mon Stade for adults with certain long-term health problems. It may help improve health and wellbeing through supervised exercise sessions held twice per week.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05009433Recruiting
Exercise plans in pregnancy and afterward for mom and baby health
This study compares two types of exercise—short, intense intervals versus moderate steady activity—during pregnancy and looks at effects on mothers and children. It also checks how participants do on health, fitness, and well-being tests before, during, and after pregnancy.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 18–45 - NCT07861971Recruiting
Sports-inspired coaching for young adults in cancer remission
This study tests a sports-inspired coaching program for young adults who have finished cancer treatment and are in remission. It aims to see if the program is feasible and helpful for improving well-being.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT07859033Recruiting
Physical activity program for rural middle school students
This study tests a program to help 6th and 7th graders at two rural middle schools become more physically active. Researchers want to see how well the program works in a real school setting.
Bloomfield, IndianaAges 11–13 - NCT06270667Recruiting
Exercise training for lymphoma survivors
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can improve heart health in people who finished treatment for Hodgkin or aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma 2–5 years ago. The goal is to see if regular exercise helps your heart recover better after chemotherapy or chest radiation.
OsloAges 20–70 - NCT06346639Recruiting
Hot and cold training for 16 days
This study tests how a 16-day program of alternating hot and cold exposure affects your body's ability to adapt and improve health markers like stress and recovery. It is for healthy, young adults who are not athletes and do not take supplements or medications.
KaunasAges 18–45 - NCT06449664Recruiting
Exercise program for men on hormone therapy for prostate cancer
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can help men with prostate cancer stay stronger and feel better during combined radiation and hormone therapy. You may be able to join if you are about to start these treatments and are otherwise healthy enough to exercise.
StockholmAges 50–80 - NCT07840781Recruiting
Building a performance model for amputee football players
This study aims to understand what makes amputee football players perform well, so it can help improve training and performance. If you play amputee football regularly, you may be able to join and contribute to this research.
AdanaAges Any age - NCT07840209Recruiting
Hand-eye coordination with study contact lenses for baseball and softball players
This study tests whether special multifocal contact lenses, called MiSight, affect hand-eye coordination and sports vision compared to your regular contact lenses. If you play baseball or softball at a high school level or higher, this study may show if these lenses help or change your game.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–38 - NCT07815327Recruiting
Comparing two swimming kick techniques for swimmers
This study tests whether training with a dolphin kick (both legs together like a dolphin) improves core strength and sprint speed more than the usual flutter kick (alternating legs). If you're a competitive swimmer, this could help you enhance your performance.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT07803068Recruiting
Ashwagandha supplement and weight training for strength and focus
This study tests whether taking ashwagandha, an herb often used for stress, for 12 weeks can boost strength, brain function, and stress resilience when combined with your regular weight training. It's for healthy, active men who already lift weights regularly.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 25–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for sports?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 154 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.