Clinical trials: Exercise Physiology
Cystic Fibrosis
Sildenafil Exercise: Role of PDE5 Inhibition
Exercise intolerance is an understudied phenomenon in people with CF. The investigators hypothesized that vascular dysfunction plays a significant role, and can be partially reversed by administration of the phosphodiesterase…
- Trial name
- NCT04039087
- Testing
- Sildenafil 40mg oral capsule
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- National Jewish Health
Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness
Dose-response of Physical Exercise on Pelvic Floor Muscle Function in Postmenopausal Women With Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence (UI) symptoms are highly prevalent among women, and menopause is one of the risk factors for UI. During the menopausal transition, not only the hormonal secretion is changed but also the level of physical…
- Trial name
- NCT04351750
- Testing
- general exercise, pelvic floor muscle training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng Kung University
Overweight and Obesity, Physical Activity
Implementation and Evaluation of a Before School Physical Activity Program in Revere, MA
This study evaluates the implementation of the BOKS program in three schools (K-8) in Revere, MA, and its effect on participating students with regard to BMI, cognitive, and quality of life outcomes.
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity, Physical Activity, Quality of Life, Fitness
- Trial name
- NCT03805295
- Testing
- BOKS Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 188 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Twice Weekly Steroids and Exercise as Therapy for DMD
The study team will determine the potential of low dose twice weekly prednisone and whether exercise training can synergize to delay disease progression and improve muscle strength/physical function in boys with Duchenne muscular…
- Trial name
- NCT04322357
- Testing
- Prednisone, Exercise Training on standard steroid regimen, Exercise training on twice-weekly steroids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis and Endothelial Function: At Rest and During Exercise
Perhaps one of the most disturbing aspects of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the associated premature death. Oxidative stress has been observed in patients with CF and exercise intolerance has been shown to predict mortality in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01772758
- Testing
- BH4 5mg, BH4 20mg, Antioxidant Cocktail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Single Ventricle Physiology
Training in Exercise Activities and Motion for Growth
To determine if an exercise program of passive range of motion (ROM) is safe and feasible in infants with single ventricle (SV) physiology after their Norwood procedure.
- Trial name
- T4G (NCT01917084)
- Testing
- Passive range of motion (ROM) exercise
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Plyometric Exercise
This is a single-center, randomized, double-blind (subject/evaluator)study. Enrolled patients had anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and met criteria for advanced rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- NCT01851655
- Testing
- Plyometric Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Fontan Circulation
The Effects of Sildenafil on Exercise Function and Capacity in Patients With Fontan Circulation
The study will test the hypothesis that a single dose of sildenafil can increase the exercise capacity of pediatric patients with a Fontan Circulation.
- Trial name
- NCT00964782
- Testing
- Sildenafil, Sildenafil 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Exercise-related Amenorrhea
Fat Mediated Modulation of Reproductive and Endocrine Function in Young Athletes
One aim of this study is to determine changes in body composition and hormones that differentiate athletes who stop getting their periods versus those who continue to get their periods and non-athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT00946192
- Testing
- Transdermal 17Beta-estradiol, progesterone, Ethinyl Estradiol + Desogestrel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cystic Fibrosis
A Study to Evaluate ELX/TEZ/IVA on Cough and Physical Activity in Participants With Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
This study will evaluate the effects of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ELX/TEZ/IVA) on cough and physical activity using wearable technology in CF participants.
- Trial name
- NCT04969224
- Testing
- ELX/TEZ/IVA, IVA
- Where
- 19 sites in Australia, Belgium and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Cerebral Palsy, Exercise Therapy
RCT on Interactive Computer Play on Trunk Control in CP
Objectives: This proposal is to investigate the effect of a 6-week training programme using an Interactive computer play (ICP) on the trunk control, balance and gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Exercise Therapy, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT02975804
- Testing
- Tymo
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Comparison of Repetitive Magnetic Stimulation and Exercise on Quadriceps Function in COPD
Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients develop leg weakness and a reduced walking capacity, due to reduced leg muscle oxygen-utilising capacity (OUC).
- Trial name
- NCT00737698
- Testing
- Exercise, Repetitive magnetic stimulation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Obesity, Atherosclerosis
Endothelial Dysfunction in Obese Children
The purpose of this study is to objectify the effect of diet and exercise on early markers of atherosclerosis in obese children.
- Trial name
- EDOC (NCT01461226)
- Testing
- Exercise training, Usual care
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Single Ventricle Heart Disease
Fontan Udenafil Exercise Longitudinal Assessment Trial
This study will evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of udenafil, an orally administered, potent and selective inhibitor of PDE5, versus placebo for the treatment of adolescent subjects who have undergone the Fontan…
- Trial name
- FUEL (NCT02741115)
- Testing
- Udenafil
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Mezzion Pharma Co. Ltd
Pediatric Obesity, Executive Function
Cognitive Aspects of Response to Treatment for Weight-related Health to Improve Eating and Exercise Earlier in Life
We plan to examine whether child and parental cognitive/executive function predict body composition outcomes and adherence to a 6-month protocol of Family-Based Behavioral Treatment (FBT), for pediatric obesity.
- Trial name
- CARTWHEEL (NCT03329300)
- Testing
- Family-based Behavioral Treatment (FBT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Single Ventricle Heart Disease After Fontan Surgery
Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Study of Udenafil in Adolescents
To determine the pharmacokinetic profile and safety of udenafil in adolescents with Fontan physiology and to assess the short-term pharmacodynamic effect of udenafil on pharmacodynamic measures of exercise capacity, ventricular…
- Trial name
- NCT02201342
- Testing
- Udenafil
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Mezzion Pharma Co. Ltd
Cleft Palate, Tube Disorders Eustachian
Exercises for Improving Soft Palate and Eustachian Tube Function in Children With Ear Tubes With or Without Cleft Palate
Elevation of the soft palate (the soft part of the roof of the mouth) during swallowing helps the Eustachian tube to open and keep the ear healthy.
- Conditions
- Cleft Palate, Tube Disorders Eustachian, Velopharyngeal Incompetence Due to Cleft Palate, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
- Trial name
- NCT03868891
- Testing
- EMST150
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Noel Jabbour
Children, Overweight
The Odense Overweight Intervention Study
Strong and consistent evidence have shown that overweight, including obesity, is an important risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults.
- Conditions
- Children, Overweight, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- OOIS (NCT01574352)
- Testing
- Small intervention, Intervention camp
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease
Preventing Loss of Independence Through Exercise (PLIE) in Persons With Dementia
Nearly 1 in 10 older Veterans have dementia, which is a devastating condition that leads to a progressive loss of independence and functional status. Currently available dementia medications do not alter the disease course.
- Trial name
- PLIE-VA (NCT02350127)
- Testing
- Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise (PLIE), Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development