Clinical trials: Muscle Weakness
Meniscectomy
Muscle Weakness and Post-traumatic Knee OA
This is a single-center, randomized, single-blind (evaluator) study. Enrolled patients had a traumatic meniscal tear and underwent meniscectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT01879852
- Testing
- Quadriceps intensive strengthening, Standard rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Locomotor Training for Neurological Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether split belt training can be used to treat walking pattern deficits from stroke and to determine whether different schedules and types of long term training on a custom split belt…
- Trial name
- NCT01288040
- Testing
- Split Belt treadmill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Spasticity/Paresis, Cerebral Palsy
Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Spastic plantar and palmar flexion deformities are very common in children with cerebral palsy (CP). These deformities usually involve spasticity of the plantar or palmar muscle complexes, weakness of the antagonist dorsiflexor…
- Trial name
- NCT06128616
- Testing
- ESWT, Botulinum Toxin Type A, Serial Casting
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Facial Paresis
Using the Deep Temporal Nerves Versus the Masseteric Nerve for Correction of Eyelid Paresis.
The return of eyelid function and facial expression in Patients with facial nerve affection is very important for quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT04543318
- Testing
- Deep temporal nerves, massteric nerve
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Wereables for Upper Limb Functionality in Hemiparesis
The project is configured as a national interventional study that aims to determine the effectiveness of an intervention strategy using wearable technology, tailored to improve function (WeFun-wearable), on the spontaneous use of…
- Trial name
- WeFun (NCT06872736)
- Testing
- WeFun-wearable activated, WeFun-wearable desactivated
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade da Coruña
Paraparesis, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Effect of Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Balance and Gait in Paraparetic Patients
This study will investigate whether adding electromagnetic field therapy (EMT) to a standard physical therapy program is more effective than physical therapy alone for improving balance and walking ability in paraparetic…
- Conditions
- Paraparesis, Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Postural Balance Disorders
- Trial name
- EMT-BG (NCT07196956)
- Testing
- Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field Therapy (0.5 Hz)
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- MTI University
Stroke
Mirror Therapy: Effects on Functional Recuperation of Severe Upper Limb Paresis After Stroke
After stroke, patients frequently suffer from arm or hand weakness. There are numerous rehabilitation methods to stimulate recovery, amongst which mirror therapy (MT).
- Trial name
- MT (NCT02949609)
- Testing
- Mirror Therapy, Control Therapy
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Incomplete Closure of Lid, Parotis Tumor
External Lid Loading for the Temporary Treatment of the Paresis of the M. Orbicularis Oculi: a Clinical Note
The note re-introduces the external lid loading with the help of a lead weight for the temporary treatment of lagophthalmos. Although simple and effective, the technique is rarely used.Instead of wearing a monoculus, the patient…
- Conditions
- Incomplete Closure of Lid, Parotis Tumor, m. Orbicularis Oculi Paresis
- Trial name
- NCT01274689
- Testing
- individually tailored lead weight
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spasticity Due to Cerebral Palsy
Effect of Botulinum Toxin Type A on Motor Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Project Identification and Researchers Title: "Changes in functionality and quality of life when applying the botulinum toxin type A infiltration protocol in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy of the spastic hemiparesis…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spasticity Due to Cerebral Palsy, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT07034547
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin infiltration
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Teletón Chile
Congenital Heart Disease, ICU Acquired Weakness
Muscle Catabolism and Outcomes in Children Following Cardiac Surgery
Background \& Significance. Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) have experienced improved postoperative survival shifting the focus away from minimizing mortality to curtailing morbidities.
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, ICU Acquired Weakness, Catabolic State
- Trial name
- MOCHI (NCT04998643)
- Testing
- Muscle ultrasound to estimate lean body mass
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Hemiparesis
Comparing Virtual Reality Therapy With Modified-CIMT Versus Modified-CIMT Alone in Hemiparetic Children
This study intends to compare the efficacy of of virtual reality therapy(VRT) with modified constraint induced movement therapy(mCIMT) versus modified constraint induced movement therapy alone for children with hemiparetic…
- Trial name
- NCT03237520
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Therapy, mCIMT
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Neck of Femur Fracture
PENG Versus Femoral Nerve Block in Neck of Femur Fracture
Neck of femur (NOF) fracture is a common presentation to the emergency department, particularly in our older population. NOF fracture is associated with a high social and economic cost with significant effects on patients'…
- Trial name
- NCT05002725
- Testing
- Lidocain
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University College Cork
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy With Mutations Amenable to PBGENE-DMD
PBGENE-DMD Phase 1/2a Safety and Preliminary Efficacy Study in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (FUNCTION-DMD)
The purpose of this Phase 1/2a trial is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of PBGENE-DMD in patients with DMD harboring mutations amenable to excision of exons 45-55.
- Trial name
- NCT07429240
- Testing
- PBGENE-DMD (IV)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Precision BioSciences, Inc.
Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia
The Effect of Combined Armeospring and CIT on Neuro-motor and Functional Recovery in Children With Unilateral CP
The purpose of this study is to assess the use of a commercially available arm weight supporting training system (Armeo®Spring) in conjunction with Constraint Induced Therapy (CIT) for improving upper extremity function for…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, Upper Extremity Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT02914925
- Testing
- ArmeoSpring/CIT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- St Mary's Hospital for Children
Hemiparesis, Paraparesis
Immediate Effects On Gait and Spasticity After The Use Of Passive Kinesiotherapy Equipment In The Lower Limbs Of Neurological Patients
Undergo assessment of muscle tone (Ashworth Scale), gait (BAIOBIT) and risk of falling (Timed Up and Go) before using the device; Use the device on the spastic lower limb(s) for 30 minutes; Go through the same assessment carried…
- Conditions
- Hemiparesis, Paraparesis, Tetraparesis, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT06696040
- Testing
- Passive mobilization using a device
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Fernanda Trubian
Neuromuscular Diseases
Measuring Physical Activity With ActivPal
This study measures the level of physical activity in participants with neuromuscular disorders. The patient wears a small button like meter on their leg for a period of 1 week every 6 months over a period of 3 years.
- Trial name
- Activpal (NCT06084026)
- Testing
- ActivPal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Congenital Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles, Duane Retraction Syndrome
Genetic Studies of Strabismus, Congenital Cranial Dysinnervation Disorders (CCDDs), and Their Associated Anomalies
The purpose of this study is to identify genes associated with impaired development and function of the cranial nerves and brainstem, which may result in misalignment of the eyes (strabismus) and related conditions.
- Conditions
- Congenital Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles, Duane Retraction Syndrome, Duane Radial Ray Syndrome, Mobius Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03059420
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Rehabilitation
Early Rehabilitation in Critical Illness Survivors
Background: Few studies showed that early rehabilitation on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) results in a better functional outcome at hospital discharge and reduced hospital stay.
- Trial name
- ER (NCT02754505)
- Testing
- Early rehabilitation, Usual care
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Danube Hospital
Upper Limb Paresis, Spastic Hemiplegia
Functional Electrical Stimulation With Mirror Therapy on Upper Limb Functions and Quality of Life in Hemiplegic Children
The goal of this clinical trial is to To investigate the combined effect of functional electrical stimulation and mirror therapy on:Quality of life and UL function in children with hemiplegia,Their age will be ranged from 5 to 10…
- Trial name
- FESMT (NCT07135739)
- Testing
- funcional Electrical stimulation combined with mirror therapy, Physical therapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Rabab Mustafa Abdo
Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Physical Therapy Modalities
Effectiveness of Whole-Body Vibration
Cerebral Palsy is the most common cause of severe physical disability in childhood and may present difficulties and limitations that will have an impact on their independence and integration in all social areas.
- Conditions
- Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Physical Therapy Modalities, Vibration; Exposure, Lower Extremity Weakness, Spastic
- Trial name
- WBVibration (NCT06330311)
- Testing
- Physiotherapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid