Clinical trials: Muscle Morphology
Duchenne Dystrophy Muscular
Biomechanical and Morphological Changes in Dystrophic Muscle
The loss of ability to walk in many children with DMD (Duchenne muscular Dystrophy) is a pejorative event. Biomechanical and morphological unknowledge about the loss of the walk ability in children with DMD is an obstacle in…
- Trial name
- MARCHE-DMD (NCT02472990)
- Where
- 10 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Effect of rESWT Session Frequency on Spasticity and Function Assessed by Sonoelastography in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Spasticity is a major contributor to functional limitations in children with cerebral palsy. Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) has emerged as a non-invasive method for reducing spasticity; however, the optimal…
- Trial name
- CP-rESWT-FREQ (NCT07476690)
- Testing
- Real radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT), Conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Muscle Spasticity, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Ultrasonographic Assessment of Muscle Morphology, Function, and Clinical Findings in Spastic Cerebral Palsy
This study focuses on children with spastic cerebral palsy and aims to examine how muscle morphology and tissue characteristics, as assessed by ultrasound, may relate to functional motor abilities.
- Conditions
- Muscle Spasticity, Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
- Trial name
- US-sCP (NCT07118228)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Influence of Immobilisation, Stretching and Activity on Morphological and Mechanical Properties of Spastic Muscle
Neurologic changes caused by cerebral palsy (CP) result in adaptation of muscle architecture and function (e.g. shortened muscles and contractures).
- Trial name
- NCT05269745
- Testing
- Stretching through immobilisation (IG), Stretching through immobilisation and activity (IAG), Control Phase
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
Focus on Healthy Infants
Development of Muscle Function in Prepubertal Children As a Response to Growth and Resistance Training
Healthy skeletal muscle development is crucial for a life-long quality of life. Childhood and puberty may be key periods for developing muscle growth and neuromuscular capacities, which are essential for bone-muscle interaction…
- Trial name
- decade-fit (NCT06594900)
- Testing
- resistance training intervention
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ralf Roth
Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance
Nordic vs Blood Flow Restriction Nordic Exercise in Elite Female Pole Vaulters
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of Nordic Hamstring Exercise (NHE) and Blood Flow Restriction-assisted Nordic Hamstring Exercise (BFR-NHE) on hamstring muscle strength, muscle morphology…
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance, Hamstring Adaptation, Sports Injury Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT07705698
- Testing
- Nordic Hamstring Exercise, Blood Flow Restriction-Assisted Nordic Hamstring Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Toros University
Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Spasticity
Effects of Repeated Botulinum Toxin Injections in Children With Cerebral Palsy
One of the disorders observed in children with cerebral palsy (CP) is abnormal muscle tone, and the most common tone problem is spasticity.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Spasticity, Vascularization
- Trial name
- NCT05295563
- Testing
- Evaluation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Cerebral Palsy
Plyometric Exercise-induced Mechano-morphological Changes of Plantar Flexor Muscle-tendon Unit in Cerebral Palsy
This study was designed to investigate the effect of three months of plyometric exercise training on the mechanical and morphological properties of the plantar flexor muscle-tendon unit in children with unilateral cerebral palsy…
- Trial name
- NCT05301738
- Testing
- Plyometric Exercises, Standard Physical Therapy
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Blood Flow Restriction Training, Eccentric Training
BFR Training on Muscle Morphology
This randomized clinical trial study compares high-load eccentric training (HL-Et), sham LL-BFRt, and low-load blood flow restriction (LL-BFRt) in sportsmen.
- Conditions
- Blood Flow Restriction Training, Eccentric Training, Muscle Morphology, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06566950
- Testing
- Low load-BFRt, High load-Eccentric training
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Udayana University
Neck Muscle Issue, Sternocleidomastoid; Contracture
Functional and Morphological Characteristics of Neck Muscles in Acrobatic Skydivers
An observational cohort study, following the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology(STROBE) guidelines.
- Conditions
- Neck Muscle Issue, Sternocleidomastoid; Contracture, Deltoid Muscle Strain
- Trial name
- NCT04784195
- Testing
- Observation
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
Spastic Cerebral Palsy (sCP)
Botulinum Neurotoxin for Children With CP: a Delicate Balance Between Clinical Benefits and Muscular Harm
A cross-sectional design study will be carried out to explore the morphological muscle properties and alterations in muscle composition on a macroscopic level in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP).
- Trial name
- Bo-Balance (NCT06991725)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Effect of Functional Power Training on Calf Muscle Length and Strength in Children With Spastic Paresis
Spastic paresis (SP) is a common motor condition in children and is often caused by cerebral palsy. Skeletal muscles develop differently in children with SP due to brain damage in early development; muscle strength and muscle…
- Trial name
- MegaMuscle (NCT05649930)
- Testing
- Functional power training
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Juvenile Hallux Valgus, Ultrasound
Investigation of the Effects of Exercise in Individuals With Juvenile Hallux Valgus
This study aims to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of toe spread-out exercises, performed under supervision for 3 months, on the angular severity of deformity and the electromechanical activity, stiffness, and thickness…
- Conditions
- Juvenile Hallux Valgus, Ultrasound, Shear Wave Elastography
- Trial name
- NCT07827846
- Testing
- Toe Spread Out Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Rare Diseases, Marfan Syndrome
Analysis of Muscular Properties in Patients With MFS and EDS
The goal of this observational study is to learn and assess muscle morphological and electromechanical properties in patients affected with Marfan syndrome (MFS) and Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS).
- Conditions
- Rare Diseases, Marfan Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Trial name
- MUSCLE (NCT05720923)
- Testing
- Analysis with Ergometer
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Homebased (6-week) Stretching Intervention in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
This study will investigate the effect of a 6-week stretching intervention, consisting of a combination of a 2-week casting period and a home-based stretching program of the plantar flexors and hamstrings, on muscle and tendon…
- Trial name
- NCT04904094
- Testing
- Casting of the lower limb and homebased stretching exercise program.
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Cerebral Palsy
The Effect of Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy on a Multidimensional Outcome Set in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy: a Retrospective Study
Cerebral palsy or CP is the single largest cause of childhood physical disability, with a prevalence of 2-3 per 1000 livebirths.
- Trial name
- NCT06340425
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Blood Flow Restriction Training, Patella Position
BFR Training for Post ACLR
This randomized clinical trial is designed to compare three different rehabilitation methods for patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
- Conditions
- Blood Flow Restriction Training, Patella Position, Muscle Morphology, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Trial name
- NCT07142889
- Testing
- Low load-BFRt, High load-Eccentric training
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Udayana University
Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Physiotherapy After Botulinum Toxin Injection and Serial Casting
The effects of different physiotherapy programs on children with cerebral palsy who have been received botulinum toxin injection and serial casting application will be determined.
- Trial name
- NCT05312125
- Testing
- backward downhill walking, routine physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Muscle-Invasive Bladder Carcinoma, Urothelial Carcinoma (UC)
Immune-Stromal Landscape in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is a significant global health issue. When the cancer spreads into the muscle layer of the bladder (muscle-invasive bladder cancer), a common treatment is the surgical removal of the bladder (radical cystectomy).
- Conditions
- Muscle-Invasive Bladder Carcinoma, Urothelial Carcinoma (UC), Bladder Cancer, Muscle-Invasive Urothelial Bladder Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT07525349
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Progressive Supervised Home-based Strength Training in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
A randomized controlled trail will be carried out to investigate the effect of a 12-week supervised home-based progressive strength intervention in children with spastic cerebral palsy aged 5-11 years.
- Trial name
- NCT03863197
- Testing
- Progressive strength training
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven