Clinical trials: Musculoskeletal Function
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Digital Monitoring of Upper Limb Function in Non-Ambulant DMD
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a rare genetic disorder caused by the absence of dystrophin, leading to progressive muscle degeneration.
- Trial name
- Acti-nRoll (NCT07664124)
- Testing
- Performance of the Upper Limb (PUL) Test, Brook test, Dynamometric measurements of muscle strength
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege
Diplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Comparing the Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Neurodevelopmental Therapy for Gross Motor Functions, Muscle Tone and Spasticity in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS Levels I and II)
Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that affects individuals worldwide, with a global burden of 0.9%. However, prevalence rates show regional variation, with high-income countries reporting rates of 0.2% and low-income…
- Trial name
- IASTM;NDT;CP (NCT06702709)
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Neurodevelopmental Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ziauddin University
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
An Aerobic Exercising Program on Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) can change the respiratory dynamics and performance of the inspiratory and expiratory muscles, affecting ventilatory capacity.
- Trial name
- NCT00886652
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise program
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericordia de Sao Paulo
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Relationship Between PFTs and Pdi in DMD
A cross-sectional study to explore the relationship between clinically assessed pulmonary function test (PFT) measures and transdiaphragmatic (Pdi) measures in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) as well as to explore the…
- Trial name
- NCT03335384
- Testing
- Esophageal Balloon, Gastric Balloon, Nasal Pressure Transducer
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Ankylosing Spondylitis, Sexual Dysfunction
Association of Erectile Dysfunction With Neuropathic Pain, Disease Activity, and Functional Status in Male Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
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- Trial name
- NCT07453628
- Testing
- Anti-TNF agents, NSAIDs, No Treatment (Healthy Controls)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Altuğ Güner
Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Gastrocnemius Tightness
The Effect of Physiotherapy on Lower Extremity Function and Gait in Children with Isolated Gastrocnemius Muscle Tightness
Since the gastrocnemius muscle crosses both joints, the joint kinematics of the ankle are affected by knee flexion. According to the Kendall \& McCreary assessment of normal joint motion angles, the generally accepted normal…
- Conditions
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Gastrocnemius Tightness, Pes Planovalgus
- Trial name
- NCT06678139
- Testing
- physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate
Use of Titanium Plate in Rhinoplasty in Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate : Aesthetic and Functional Impact.
The patients in this study are all born with a cleft lip and palate. They underwent several interventions in childhood to take care of it.
- Trial name
- PETROL/TROPHIC (NCT03572907)
- Testing
- Rhinoplasty questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Phase III Study With Idebenone in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (SIDEROS-E)
The purpose of the study is to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of idebenone in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who completed the SIDEROS study.
- Trial name
- SIDEROS-E (NCT03603288)
- Testing
- idebenone 150 mg film-coated tablets
- Where
- 39 sites in United States, Austria and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- Santhera Pharmaceuticals
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Panhypopituitarism
Growth Hormone and Endothelial Function in Children
Objective: This study is designed to determine whether growth hormone treatment in children 8 to 18 years of age alters function of the lining of the arteries.
- Conditions
- Growth Hormone Deficiency, Panhypopituitarism, Short Stature
- Trial name
- NCT00373386
- Testing
- growth hormone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Scoliosis Idiopathic, Fascia
Exercise Effects on Fascia, Low Back Pain, and Function in Scoliosis
The use of various muscle energy techniques to address fascial restrictions, in addition to three-dimensional correction within scoliosis-specific exercise approaches, suggests that these exercises may have different effects on…
- Conditions
- Scoliosis Idiopathic, Fascia, Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07418983
- Testing
- Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) Exercises, Functional Individual Therapy of Scoliosis Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Telerehabilitation-based Motor Imagery Training in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
When the field of neurorehabilitation is examined, most of the current physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches are based on real movements to stimulate damaged motor neural connections through neuroplasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT06109103
- Testing
- telerehabilitation-based motor imagery training, telerehabilitation-based physiotheraphy training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Muscle Damage, Inflammation
Protein and Recovery From Exercise-induced Muscle Damage
Intense, eccentric resistance exercise causes muscle damage, soreness, inflammation, and a loss of muscle function. Protein-amino acid supplementation before, during, and following damaging resistance exercise may reduce muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT02034721
- Testing
- Protein supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Appalachian State University
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Structured Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee With or Without Total Knee Replacement
The purpose of this study is to test whether surgical insertion of total knee replacement provides further improvement in quality of life, pain and function in addition to an algorithm for systematic non-surgical treatment…
- Trial name
- MEDIC (NCT01410409)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular training (NEMEX-TJR), Paracetamol, Burana
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Northern Orthopaedic Division, Denmark
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Functional Abdominal Pain
Peer Mentorship: An Intervention To Promote Effective Pain Self-Management In Adolescents
This protocol matches child subjects with peer mentors of similar age who have learned to function successfully with a chronic pain disorder.
- Conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Functional Abdominal Pain, Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Trial name
- NCT01118988
- Testing
- Mentorship
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Osteoarthritis, Leg Length Difference
The Influence of Leg Length Discrepancy After Total Hip Arthroplasty on Function and Quality of Life
Leg length discrepancy (LLD) is a complication of THA and may result in patient dissatisfaction, gait disorder, greater trochanter pain, low back pain. In the literature, LLD is reported to vary widely among studies e.g.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Leg Length Difference, Hip Arthroplasty
- Trial name
- BioHipLLD (NCT02275494)
- Testing
- Total hip arthroplasty
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- Sundsvall Hospital
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
Pes Planus, Pronated Foot
Effect of Trunk Stabilization on Pronated Feet
the purpose of this study is to investigate The effect Trunk stabilization on dynamic balance and foot function of pronated foot posture.
- Trial name
- NCT07734168
- Testing
- trunk stabilization exercise, pronated foot posture exercise
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh University
Neuromuscular Control, Balance
Acute Impact of Static, Dynamic, and Proprioceptive Exercises on Proprioception, Strength, Balance, and Explosive Power
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the acute effects of static stretching, dynamic stretching, and proprioceptive exercises on proprioception, muscle strength, balance, and explosive power in young…
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Control, Balance, Musculoskeletal Function
- Trial name
- SSDSPE-RCT (NCT07320027)
- Testing
- Static Stretching Exercise Group, Dynamic Stretching Exercise Group, Proprioceptive Exercise Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Konya Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi
Flatfoot, Flexible, Pes Valgus
Physiotherapy Program Effect on Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions in Young Football Players
The goal of this clinical study is to test the proposed physiotherapy exercise program in young football players. The main question it aims to answer is: Does the proposed physiotherapy program work well in improving young…
- Conditions
- Flatfoot, Flexible, Pes Valgus, Pes Varus, Balance; Distorted
- Trial name
- NCT05798988
- Testing
- Neurophysiology-based exercise program
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Contracture
The Muscle in Cerebral Palsy; Sarcomere Length in Vivo and Microscopic Characterization of Biopsies.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a motor impairment due to a brain malformation or a brain lesion before the age of two. Spasticity, hypertonus in flexor muscles, dyscoordination and an impaired sensorimotor control are cardinal symptoms.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Contracture, Spasticity, Muscle
- Trial name
- CPMuscleSL (NCT05518565)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Eva Ponten