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
- NCT07405827Recruiting
Shoulder instability surgery study in France
This study follows patients who have surgery for shoulder instability, like Bankart repair or the Latarjet procedure. It helps doctors learn which treatments work best over time.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 7 years+ - NCT07742748Recruiting
Carbohydrate drink versus plain hydration during labor
This trial compares a special carbohydrate drink with standard electrolyte hydration during labor to see if it improves outcomes for you and your baby. It is for women with a normal, low-risk, or medium-risk pregnancy who plan to give birth at a specific hospital in Spain.
Tortosa, TarragonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07730606RecruitingPhase 3
Sodium bicarbonate supplement study for female basketball players
This study tests if taking sodium bicarbonate (a common kitchen ingredient) can improve performance in female basketball players. It's designed for healthy athletes who train regularly.
PoznanAges 16–35 - NCT04121780RecruitingPhase 2
Growth hormone treatment for retired NFL players with low hormone
This Phase 2 study tests whether growth hormone replacement helps retired professional football players who have been diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency. You may be considered if you meet age and health requirements and have the specific hormone diagnosis.
Dearborn, MichiganAges 18–76 - 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 - NCT05217966Recruiting
Radiation before possible breast surgery for early ER-positive cancer
This study gives radiation to the breast before surgery to see if some people can safely delay or even skip surgery. It targets women with a small, node-negative, ER-positive breast cancer with low genetic risk.
Montreal, QuebecAges 50 years+ - NCT05323474Recruiting
Rehab program after ACL surgery to return to competitive sport
This study tests an “optimized” rehabilitation plan after ACL reconstruction to help people safely return to competitive sports. It’s for people who had an ACL surgery and still want to play sports that involve cutting, pivoting, or contact.
Challes-les-EauxAges 18–25 - NCT05344001Recruiting
Study links past sports injuries and low activity to later health
This study looks at how an earlier sports injury and time spent being inactive may relate to later health problems. It mainly needs specific age groups and either current/former collegiate athletes or non-athlete comparison participants.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18–64 - NCT05666986Recruiting
Sports and activity check-in for teens after diaphragmatic hernia surgery
This study looks at how adolescents who had diaphragmatic hernia surgery as babies engage in physical activities and sports. It will use questionnaires and an optional interview by video call to learn what helps or gets in the way—so care teams can better support families.
LilleAges 12–18 - NCT05715021Recruiting
First-Time Shoulder Dislocation Care Study
This study looks at treatment options for people who have had a first shoulder dislocation in the last 3 months. It may help find the best way to keep the shoulder from dislocating again and improve recovery.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 14–40 - NCT05768841Recruiting
Study mental health in runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes
This study looks at how common mental health concerns are among endurance athletes like marathon runners, ultramarathon runners, and triathletes. It may help researchers better understand which athletes may need support.
Pierre-BéniteAges 16 years+ - NCT05811273Recruiting
Training program study for young male badminton players
This trial tests whether a physical readiness training program can improve how well badminton players are physically prepared. It focuses on young men who practice badminton regularly and don’t have recent injuries or major health problems.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 17–30 - NCT06158646Recruiting
Comparing knee replacement alignment methods
This study compares two ways to align a total knee replacement (mechanically vs. kinematically) to see which leads to better function one year after surgery. If you've had a knee replacement a year ago and are generally healthy enough to walk without major issues from other leg joints or nervous system problems, you might be eligible.
MérignacAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07520669Recruiting
Shoulder Surgery to Prevent Too Much Rotation
This study tests whether a surgical technique called capsuloplasty can prevent excessive external rotation (outward twisting) of the shoulder after surgery for recurrent shoulder dislocation. The goal is to help contact sport athletes return to activity safely.
MérignacAges 18–50 - 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 - NCT06383936Recruiting
Knee replacement for active sports lovers
This study tests a new knee replacement designed for active people ages 40 to 65 who used to play sports but had to stop due to knee pain. It aims to see if the implant helps you return to your favorite activities.
BolognaAges 40–65 - 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 - NCT06545123Recruiting
How different exercises affect gut health in older adults with muscle loss
This study looks at how different types of exercise can change the bacteria in your gut for older adults who have muscle loss (sarcopenia). You will be assigned to one of two exercise programs to see which one helps your muscles and gut health the most.
PortoAges 60 years+ - NCT06559215RecruitingPhase 2
Pain management with Exparel after knee surgery in teens
This trial is testing a long-acting numbing medicine called Exparel to see how well it controls pain after a specific knee surgery (MPFL reconstruction) in teens and young adults. It may help reduce the need for strong painkillers after the operation.
Frisco, TexasAges 13–21 - NCT06603103Recruiting
Comparing two knee implants in total knee replacement
This study compares two types of knee implants (SpheriKA and Origin) used in total knee replacement surgery with a specific alignment technique. The goal is to see which one may lead to better outcomes for patients needing a first knee replacement.
MérignacAges 18 years+ - NCT06619249RecruitingPhase 4
CoQ10 and Endurance Training for Runners: Brain and Body Benefits
This trial tests whether adding a supplement called CoQ10 (a natural energy booster) to your endurance training can improve how your body releases helpful molecules during running and may even boost your thinking skills. It's for experienced long-distance runners who want to see if this combination can help them perform and feel better.
GdanskAges 30–50 - NCT06642168Recruiting
Genetic Testing for Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes
This study looks at young people who had a sudden cardiac arrest during sports. Doctors will check for genetic causes to help prevent future events in athletes and their families.
Paris, FranceAges 12–35
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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.