Clinical trials: Weakness
Child, Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness
Clinical Effectiveness of the "PICU Up!" Multifaceted Early Mobility Intervention for Critically Ill Children
While mortality in U.S. pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) is improving, surviving children frequently develop persistent physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments.
- Conditions
- Child, Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness, Critical Illness, Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcer
- Trial name
- PICU Up! (NCT04989790)
- Testing
- PICU Up!
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,470 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Primary Mitochondrial Disease
Natural History Study of Mitochondrial Myopathy
The goal of this observational study is to develop and validate tools to measure disease course in patients with primary mitochondrial myopathy (PMM).
- Trial name
- NCT05250375
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Cervical Radicular Pain, Spondylosis, Cervical
Patient Reported Recovery of Muscle Strength After Surgery for Cervical Radiculopathy, Impact of Duration and Severity on Recovery.
DCR surgery is generally recommended for patients with severe or progressive limb paresis. The incidence of motor weakness reported to be up to 70%, with a varying recovery rate up to 90%, and the prospects of recovery is most…
- Conditions
- Cervical Radicular Pain, Spondylosis, Cervical, Cervical Disc Herniation, Cervical Spine Disc Disease
- Trial name
- NCT07825545
- Testing
- Anterior cervical discetomi and fusion/posterior decompression
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of North Norway
Attention, Visual Perceptual Weakness
Result of tDCS in ASD Children With Comorbidities Like PANDAS, Rare Genetic Diseases or Autoimmune Disorders
Results of the application of 100 sessions of tDCS for 12 months in children between 6 and 11 years old with autism spectrum disorder with rare diseases, genetic problems or PANDAS
- Conditions
- Attention, Visual Perceptual Weakness, Social Behavior, Fluency Disorder
- Trial name
- tDCS&ASD (NCT06368726)
- Testing
- tDCS or Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Risperidone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Spanish Foundation for Neurometrics Development
Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency
An Open-Label Study of Continuation Treatment With Combination Pyrimidine Nucleosides in Patients With TK2 Deficiency
This is a Phase 2 prospective open-label treatment study of the safety and efficacy of doxecitine and doxribtimine in study participants with thymidine kinase 2 (TK2) deficiency who participated in the retrospective study…
- Trial name
- Continuation (NCT03845712)
- Testing
- doxecitine and doxribtimine
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Israel and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- UCB BIOSCIENCES, Inc.
Gait Impairment, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Clinical Investigation to Validate the Safety and Performance of the ABLE Kids Device in Pediatric Patients With Neurological Gait Disorders in a Clinical Setting
The primary objective of the study is to validate the safety and clinical performance of the ABLE Kids device in pediatric patients with neurological gait disorders or muscular weakness during a 10-session gait training program…
- Conditions
- Gait Impairment, Cerebral Palsy (CP), Neuromuscular Diseases (NMD), Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
- Trial name
- NCT07745712
- Testing
- ABLE Kids
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- ABLE Human Motion S.L.
Muscle Weakness, Problems Moving Their Arms and Legs
Toward Ubiquitous Lower Limb Exoskeleton Use in Children and Young Adults
People with cerebral palsy (CP), muscular dystrophy (MD), spina bifida, or spinal cord injury often have muscle weakness, and problems moving their arms and legs.
- Trial name
- NCT06998134
- Testing
- Extension assist knee ankle foot orthosis (EA-KAFO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Pediatric Burns, Burn Injury
Plyometrics for Strength and Function After Pediatric Burns
Pediatric burn survivors may experience persistent deficits in lower-limb strength, explosive power, and functional performance after hospital discharge.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Burns, Burn Injury, Post-Burn Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT07590557
- Testing
- Plyometric Training, Standard Exercise Program
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Qassim University
Musculoskeletal, Fatigability
Influence of Core Training on Fatigue, Balance and Performance in Adolescent Football Players
Background: Adolescent football players are exposed to high physical and psychological demands due to intensive training, frequent matches, travel, and limited recovery time.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal, Fatigability, Core Muscle Weakness, Balance Changes
- Trial name
- NCT07560319
- Testing
- Core Training Group
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
ICU Acquired Weakness
Development of an Early Warning Model for Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness in Mechanically Ventilated Children
Acquired weakness (AW) is a common complication among patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). It is a systemic muscle weakness and dysfunction associated with critical illness, often related to prolonged bed rest, mechanical…
- Trial name
- NCT07150637
- Testing
- ICU-AW
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
ICU Acquired Weakness
Exploring Novel Biomarkers of ICU-AW in Mechanically Ventilated Children at the Molecular Level
Acquired weakness (AW) is a common complication among patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). It is a systemic muscle weakness and dysfunction associated with critical illness, often related to prolonged bed rest, mechanical…
- Trial name
- NCT07150650
- Testing
- ICU-AW
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
ACL Reconstruction, ACL Surgery
Post Operative Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Device for ACLR Patients
This study is being conducted to learn about how neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in addition to standard of care aids in the recovery of muscle strength in patients undergoing ACLR procedure.
- Conditions
- ACL Reconstruction, ACL Surgery, ACL Injury, Electrotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT07171346
- Testing
- Zynex NexWave Electrotherapy Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
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
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Diaplegia
Effect of Treatment on Cerebral Palsy Patient With Crouch Gait Associated With Anterior Pelvic Tilt and Soleus Muscle Weakness"Marouf Syndrome", and Muscle Assesment by Using EMG
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often develop gait abnormalities, with crouch gait being a common and challenging issue that affects their posture and daily function.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Diaplegia, Muscle Weakness | Patient, Anterior Pelvic Tilt
- Trial name
- NCT07147933
- Testing
- phusical therapy program, physical therapy program
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Philadelphia University, Jordan
Postural Imbalance, Muscle Weakness
Effects of Corrective Exercises in Adolescent Fencers
The goal is to learn if a Functional Corrective Training (FCT) exercise program improves posture, core muscle endurance, jumping ability, and reaction time in adolescent fencers.
- Conditions
- Postural Imbalance, Muscle Weakness, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- FMS exercise (NCT06927778)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis
NuroSleeve Powered Brace & Stimulation System to Restore Arm Function
The purpose of this study is to investigate if a person with weakness or paralysis in one or both arms, can use the NuroSleeve combined powered arm brace (orthosis) and muscle stimulation system to help restore movement in one…
- Conditions
- Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis, Quadriplegia, Muscular Dystrophies
- Trial name
- NCT04798378
- Testing
- Neurosleeve
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
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
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Muscle Weakness
Changes in the Force-velocity Relationship of Knee Muscles After ACL Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a frequent and devastating injury in sport, especially in pivoting-contact disciplines.
- Trial name
- FoVeA (NCT05712109)
- Testing
- Follow-up after Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
ACL Injury, Knee Injuries
Association Between 4-Month Isokinetic Testing Measures and Second Knee Injuries After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a frequent and disabling injury in athletes. Most of the time, ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is consider for regaining function and returning to preinjury sports while reducing the risk of…
- Conditions
- ACL Injury, Knee Injuries, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- PREDICT-ACLv2 (NCT05897970)
- Testing
- Return-to-sport (RTS) follow-up
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Hyperkyphosis, Postural Kyphosis
Video-Based Game Therapy in Thoracic Hyperkyphosis
The scapula provides the base of the kinetic chain, which is stabilized by the surrounding muscles. Considering that activating the scapular musculature to stabilize the spine would restore the relationship between body segments…
- Conditions
- Hyperkyphosis, Postural Kyphosis, Exergaming, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT05912478
- Testing
- Videogame-Based Therapy, Waiting list
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa