Clinical trials: Atrophy
Gingival Recession
A Novel Vertical Y-shaped Tunnel Approach Versus Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel Technique, for The Treatment of Miller Class I Gingival Recession
Recent plastic procedures have provided satisfactory results in the treatment of gingival recession but there is, presently, a greater need for procedure that cause less surgical morbidity as also provide improved results.
- Trial name
- NCT06453369
- Testing
- Y shaped Tunnel with Connective tissue graft
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- October 6 University
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Measuring Geographic Atrophy in AMD Patients Using the Nidek MP-3 Microperimetry Device
The investigators would like to know if different imaging devices can improve the quality of images and visualization of imaged tissues.
- Trial name
- NCT02445313
- Testing
- Nidek MP-3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Doheny Image Reading Center
Muscle Wasting, Protein Intake
Effects of Ketones on Muscle Wasting During Caloric Restriction in Lean Females
Because of these anabolic properties of ketone bodies and the fact that ketone bodies prevent muscle protein breakdown for gluconeogenesis during energetic stress, ketone bodies can be a promising strategy to prevent or treat…
- Conditions
- Muscle Wasting, Protein Intake, Ketosis, Caloric Restriction
- Trial name
- NCT04744142
- Testing
- Ketone supplementation, Increased protein intake
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
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
Gingival Recession
Clinical Evaluation of the Modified Laterally Stretched Technique (RT2) Gingival Recession vs Tunneling With CT Grafting
Regression analysis in a recent systematic review showed significantly greater mRC and CRC values when modifications are done to the TUN procedure to achieve more coronal advancement of the flap, coronal advancement also helps in…
- Trial name
- NCT06044870
- Testing
- Modified laterally stretched technique with a connective tissue graft.
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Orthostatic Hypotension, Dysautonomic
Cardiovascular Function and Response to Stimulation Within the First Year After Spinal Cord Injury
The study aims to explore how cardiovascular function changes in the first year after a spinal cord injury, and to see how different treatments, like spinal stimulation through the skin (transcutaneous spinal stimulation), affect…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Orthostatic Hypotension, Dysautonomic, Cardiovascular, Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT06841198
- Testing
- spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation, Ice testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Dry AMD, Geographic Atrophy
Validation of Virtual Reality Tests for the Assessment of Patients With Age-related Macular Degeneration as Clinical Endpoints
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in industrialized countries and affects tens of millions of people worldwide, with a rapidly increasing prevalence.
- Conditions
- Dry AMD, Geographic Atrophy, Healhty
- Trial name
- VIRETTA (NCT07433088)
- Testing
- Object recognition and selection task
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Streetlab
Alveolar Bone Loss
Effectiveness in Limiting the Need to Elevate the Maxillary Sinus
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of different alveolar preservation procedures performed at the time of extraction of the first or second upper molar in avoiding a maxillary sinus elevation or at…
- Trial name
- SO-GHI (NCT03357705)
- Testing
- alveolar ridge preservation with synthetic bone, alveolar ridge preservation with bovine collagen
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Piezosurgery Academy
Band Atrophy, Chiasmal Compression
High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography for Detection of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Loss in Band Atrophy of the Optic Nerve
The purpose of this study is to compare the abilities of high-speed,high-resolution (HR) optical coherence tomography (OCT) and Stratus OCT for detection of retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) loss in eyes with band atrophy (BA) of…
- Conditions
- Band Atrophy, Chiasmal Compression, Neural Loss
- Trial name
- NCT00607100
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Gingival Recession
A Clinical Trial Testing Root Coverage With Acellular Dermal Matrix in Thin and Thick Gingival Biotypes
Gingival recession is a common defect among the American population. It is also a major cause for root decay, hypersensitivity, contributes to tooth mobility and low self-esteem.
- Trial name
- NCT03057730
- Testing
- Acellular Dermal Matrix
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Alveolar Bone Loss, Edentulous Jaw
Alloplastic Graft vs Xenograft for Horizontal Alveolar Ridge Augmentation
This prospective split-mouth randomized controlled trial compared horizontal alveolar ridge augmentation using alloplastic bone graft versus xenograft, both performed simultaneously with implant placement using the decompression…
- Trial name
- NCT07608744
- Testing
- Alloplastic bone graft, Xenograft
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Sarcopenia
Frailty and Assocciated Factors in Sarcopenia
Primary sarcopenia is a condition that occurs with the aging process and is characterized by symptoms such as decreased muscle mass, impaired muscle function and decreased physical strength.
- Trial name
- NCT06931964
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Myopathy
Maintenance of Muscle Mass in Older People: the Negative Impact of Statin Therapy
A major contributor to frailty and immobility in the elderly is the age related loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia). Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in the elderly, with high blood cholesterol and…
- Trial name
- NCT01047163
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Gingival Recession
Two Surgical Approaches for Root Coverage of Teeth Presenting Gingival Recession and Non-carious Cervical Lesion
The aim of the present study is to compare the use of the xenogeneic graft (MC) plus coronary advanced flap (CAF) and the coronary advanced flap alone, both associated with the partial restoration of composite resin in the…
- Trial name
- NCT03341598
- Testing
- CAF, R, MC
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Sarcopenia, Aging
Sarcopenia, Obesity, and Resistance Training
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of resistance training on sarcopenic obesity in older women.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Aging, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT02681744
- Testing
- Resistance Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 244 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Sarcopenia, Osteopenia
Exercise Effects on Sarco-Osteopenia in Older Men
The study determined the effects of predominately resistance type exercise in combination with protein supplements on parameters of sarcopenia and osteopenia (sarco-osteopenia) in older, community dwelling men with sarcopenia and…
- Trial name
- NCT03453463
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Post-osseointegration Biological Failure of Dental Implant, Alveolar Bone Loss
The Influence of Mucosal Tissue Thickness on Soft and Hard Tissue Changes Around Implants
Crestal bone and soft tissue stability around implants is an important issue in implant dentistry. Initial vertical mucosal tissue thickness was shown to be one of the factors having impact on bone stability.
- Trial name
- NCT02580721
- Testing
- Dentsply Astra Tech Implant System EV
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cukurova University
Alveolar Bone Loss, Tooth Loss / Rehabilitation
Bone and Soft Tissue Healing After Socket Preservation With NOVAMag or Permamem Membranes
After tooth extraction, the surrounding bone and soft tissue may undergo dimensional reduction. Socket preservation involves placement of a bone graft into the extraction socket and coverage with a membrane to support healing…
- Conditions
- Alveolar Bone Loss, Tooth Loss / Rehabilitation, Alveolar Bone Grafting, Socket Preservation
- Trial name
- NCT07856693
- Testing
- NOVAMag Membrane, permamem Membrane, Alveolar Socket Preservation With an Allogeneic Bone Graft
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zagreb
Heart Failure, Sarcopenia
Mechanism of Sarcopenia in Heart Failure
The aim of the study is to provide information on the interaction between socioeconomic factors, daily physical activity, nutrition and lifestyle on loss of muscle mass and muscle function in patients with heart failure.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Sarcopenia, Cachexia
- Trial name
- MUSCLE-CHF (NCT05063955)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I
Muscle MRI in Becker Muscular Dystrophy and in Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I
The purpose of this study is to investigate the paradoxical muscle enlargement in the calves and tongue seen in patients affected by Becker muscular dystrophy and Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2I.
- Trial name
- NCT02165358
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet