Molecular Hydrogen trials recruiting now

9 registrations that name molecular Hydrogen as a study arm and are recruiting or about to, as ClinicalTrials.gov listed them on Oct 20, 2026. Read each listing for its full criteria and current status.

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Filter 9 registrations

Status

2US sites across 1 state

All 9 registrations

RecruitingNCT07753122

Controlled Trial of Hydrogen Water as a Treatment for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  • No phase
  • Fred Friedberg
  • About 80 people
  • Starts Aug 15, 2026 (estimated)

In plain words A study of molecular Hydrogen in people 18 to 65, run by Fred Friedberg. It plans to enroll about 80 people at 1 US site.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists people 18 to 65. Conditions: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

  • Patients aged 18-65 of both sexes
  • considered physically capable and willing to perform the study tasks
  • Meet validated phone-screen eligibility for ME/CFS criteria
  • Participant has internet and computer

The exclusion criteria are on the listing.

What it tests, as registered

Placebo condition; Molecular hydrogen produced by a metallic magnesium tablet, consumed 3x a day dissolved in water. Treatment duration is 16 weeks.

Registered summary

This is a 16-week controlled treatment trial of an over-the -counter supplement, hydrogen water, for individuals with ME/CFS patients. An active treatment condition will be compared to a placebo-control condition. The study will also seek confirmation of heart rate variability (HRV) as a biomarker, that is, as a predictor of improvement vs. non-improvement to be assessed at treatment termination. The full summary is on the listing.

Where, as registered

1 US site in 1 state.

RecruitingNCT07009691

Hydrogen Water Intervention With Heart Rate Variability as an Outcome Biomarker in ME/CFS

  • No phase
  • Stony Brook University
  • About 50 people
  • Starts Jun 9, 2025 (estimated)

In plain words A study of molecular Hydrogen in people 18 to 65, run by Stony Brook University. It plans to enroll about 50 people at 1 US site.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists people 18 to 65. Conditions: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

What it tests, as registered

Hydrogen water which is prepared from an OTC supplement.

Registered summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the OTC supplement, hydrogen water, works to treat the fatigue-related symptoms and functional limitations in adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). It will also examine if heart rate variability (HRV) can be used to predict who will benefit from the hydrogen water treatment. The full summary is on the listing.

Where, as registered

1 US site in 1 state.

RecruitingNCT07714057

Effect of Hydrogen-rich Water During Tapering on Recovery After Functional Overreaching in Basketball Players

  • No phase
  • Palacky University
  • About 30 people
  • Started Jul 27, 2026

In plain words A study of molecular Hydrogen in male participants 18 to 35, run by Palacky University. It plans to enroll about 30 people at 1 site, none in the US.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists male participants 18 to 35; healthy volunteers accepted. Conditions: Healthy Active Athletes.

  • Competitive male basketball players.
  • Signed informed consent.
  • Completion of entry medical and laboratory screening.

The exclusion criteria are on the listing.

What it tests, as registered

Hydrogen-rich water; Placebo water

Registered summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether hydrogen-rich water supplementation during tapering improves recovery after functional overreaching in competitive male basketball players aged 18-35 years. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does hydrogen-rich water improve autonomic recovery after functional overreaching? * Does hydrogen-rich water improve recovery in biochemical, performance, and subjective feeling outcomes during tapering? Researchers will compare hydrogen-rich water to placebo (water containing no molecular hydrogen) to determine whether molecular hydrogen… The full summary is on the listing.

Where, as registered

No US site; Czechia (1).

RecruitingNCT07644000

Effect of Pre-exercise Inhalation of Molecular Hydrogen on Metabolic Response During Graded Exercise in Healthy Women

  • No phase
  • Palacky University
  • About 22 people
  • Started Jun 22, 2026

In plain words A study of molecular Hydrogen in female participants 18 to 30, run by Palacky University. It plans to enroll about 22 people at 1 site, none in the US.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists female participants 18 to 30; healthy volunteers accepted. Conditions: Healthy Adult Females.

  • Healthy female participants.
  • Regular menstrual cycle with exercise testing scheduled outside the menstrual phase.
  • Signed informed consent.

The exclusion criteria are on the listing.

What it tests, as registered

Molecular hydrogen; Placebo

Registered summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if molecular hydrogen can reduce the metabolic response during graded exercise in healthy women aged 18-30 years. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does molecular hydrogen reduce the respiratory exchange ratio? * Does molecular hydrogen reduce oxygen uptake? Researchers will compare molecular hydrogen to a placebo (ambient air containing no molecular hydrogen) to see if molecular hydrogen reduces the metabolic response. Participants will: * Inhale molecular hydrogen for 60 minutes each day for 7 days. The full summary is on the listing.

Where, as registered

No US site; Czechia (1).

Not yet recruitingNCT07410065

Supersaturated Hydrogen-Rich Water for Outpatients With Persistent Excess Weight

  • No phase
  • Center for Health Sciences, Serbia
  • About 120 people
  • Starts Apr 15, 2026 (estimated)

In plain words A study of molecular Hydrogen in people 18 and older, run by Center for Health Sciences, Serbia. It plans to enroll about 120 people at 1 site, none in the US.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists people 18 and older; healthy volunteers accepted. Conditions: Overweight.

  • Age > 18 years
  • Body mass index > 25.0 kg/m2 (persisted for at least six months before screening)
  • Stable on their therapy (if any) for ≥ 3 months
  • Free of acute disorders and severe chronic diseases

2 more inclusion criteria and the exclusion criteria are on the listing.

What it tests, as registered

Hydrogen-rich water; Control

Registered summary

The Supersaturated Hydrogen-Rich Water for Outpatients with Persistent Excess Weight (HOPE) study is a Phase III, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of daily consumption of supersaturated hydrogen-rich water in adults with persistent excess body weight. The trial investigates whether sustained exposure to molecular hydrogen can favorably influence body composition and key metabolic outcomes compared with a placebo water lacking dissolved hydrogen. The full summary is on the listing.

Where, as registered

No US site; Serbia (1).

Not yet recruitingNCT07865000

The Effect of Hydrogen-Rich Water on Dysmenorrhea and Menstrual Symptom Severity

  • No phase
  • Menekşe Nazlı AKER
  • About 48 people
  • Starts Oct 14, 2026 (estimated)

In plain words A study of molecular Hydrogen in female participants 18 and older, run by Menekşe Nazlı AKER. It plans to enroll about 48 people and lists no sites yet.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists female participants 18 and older; healthy volunteers accepted. Conditions: Dysmenorrhea Primary.

  • Having regular menstrual cycles occurring every 21-35 days, with bleeding lasting 2-7 days,
  • Having severe dysmenorrhea according to the WaLIDD score (8-12 points),
  • Having primary dysmenorrhea,
  • Being older than 18 years.

The exclusion criteria are on the listing.

What it tests, as registered

Hydrogen-rich water consumption; Drinking water consumption

Registered summary

The study will include hydrogen-rich water and control groups. Young women with severe primary dysmenorrhea will be recruited from Ankara University. Eligible women will be informed about the study, and written informed consent will be obtained. Participants will be assigned to the study groups using block randomization.

Where, as registered

No sites listed yet.

Not yet recruitingNCT07306546

Effectiveness of Hydrogen Water Intervention on Acute Oral Inflammation, Oral Microbiota, and Pain Following Free Flap Reconstruction in Patients With Oral Cancer

  • No phase
  • Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
  • About 36 people
  • Starts Jan 2026 (estimated)

In plain words A study of molecular Hydrogen in people 18 and older, run by Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital. It plans to enroll about 36 people and lists no sites yet.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists people 18 and older. Conditions: Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC); Postoperative Pain; Postoperative Oral Mucositis; Free Flap Reconstruction; Oral Cancer.

  • Diagnosed with oral cancer and receiving microsurgical free flap reconstruction.
  • Age 18 years or older.
  • Conscious and able to follow study instructions.
  • Able to communicate without difficulty in Mandarin, Taiwanese, or through written communication.

The exclusion criteria are on the listing.

What it tests, as registered

Hydrogen Water Oral Care; Water Oral Care

Registered summary

This study employs a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) design. Patients diagnosed with oral cancer by the attending physician and who meet the inclusion criteria will be admitted to the study after receiving a full explanation of the study objectives, intervention methods, potential risks, and participant rights from the research team upon their stable transfer to the plastic surgery ward post-operation. Written consent will be obtained from the patient and/or their legally authorized representative after adequate informed consent has been provided, before they are enrolled in the study.

Where, as registered

No sites listed yet.

Not yet recruitingNCT07855120

Effects of Hydrogen-rich Water Consumption on Transient Fatigue During an Official Football Match.

  • No phase
  • Palacky University
  • About 30 people
  • Starts Jan 20, 2027 (estimated)

In plain words A study of molecular Hydrogen in male participants 18 and older, run by Palacky University. It plans to enroll about 30 people and lists no sites yet.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists male participants 18 and older; healthy volunteers accepted. Conditions: Exercise-Induced Fatigue; Football Performance.

  • Male football players aged 18 years or older.
  • Currently competing in the second or third tier of the Czech national football league system.
  • At least 15 years of football experience.
  • Participation in at least four team training sessions per week in addition to regular competitive matches.

2 more inclusion criteria and the exclusion criteria are on the listing.

What it tests, as registered

Hydrogen-Rich Water (HRW); Placebo Water

Registered summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether drinking hydrogen-rich water can reduce fatigue and help football players maintain high-intensity physical activity during an official football match. The study will include 30 male football players competing in the second and third tiers of the Czech national football league system. Participants will be randomly assigned to drink either hydrogen-rich water or placebo water. Neither the players nor the researchers conducting the assessments will know which type of water each participant receives until the study has been completed. The full summary is on the listing.

Where, as registered

No sites listed yet.

Not yet recruitingNCT07098221

Hydrogen-Rich Water and Resting Metabolism in Young Adults

  • No phase
  • University of Novi Sad
  • About 24 people
  • Starts Sep 1, 2025 (estimated)

In plain words A study of molecular Hydrogen in people 18 and older, run by University of Novi Sad. It plans to enroll about 24 people and lists no sites yet.

Who it lists and where

Who the trial lists, as registered

Lists people 18 and older; healthy volunteers accepted. Conditions: Healthy Subjects or Volunteers.

  • Aged 18-35 years
  • BMI between 18.5 and 25.0 kg/m²
  • Apparently healthy, with no history of chronic disease
  • Non-smoker, not currently using nicotine-containing products

3 more inclusion criteria and the exclusion criteria are on the listing.

What it tests, as registered

Molecular Hydrogen; Placebo Comparator

Registered summary

The H2REST trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study investigating the acute effects of a single dose of hydrogen-rich water (HRW) on resting metabolism in healthy young adults. Participants complete two testing sessions-receiving either HRW or placebo in a randomized order-followed by standardized metabolic testing. Primary outcomes include resting energy expenditure, respiratory exchange ratio, and substrate utilization measured via indirect calorimetry. The full summary is on the listing.

Where, as registered

No sites listed yet.

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 175 open registrations for this search, including ones where molecular Hydrogen is not a study arm or that are past the 9 we keep. Search them on ClinicalTrials.gov (opens in new tab).

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