Clinical trials: Effects of Vibration
Fibromyalgia
Effect of Milnacipran on Pain Processing and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) Activation Patterns in Patients With Fibromyalgia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of milnacipran on how the brain processes pain in patients with fibromyalgia and to assess the relationship between this effect and brain activation patterns during functional…
- Trial name
- NCT00793520
- Testing
- Milnacipran
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Relapse Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
A Study to Assess the Effect of a Single Infusion of VAY736 on Disease Activity in Patients With Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis
This was a randomized, partially blinded, placebo-controlled, non-confirmatory study to assess the effects of a single infusion of VAY736 on disease activity as measured by brain MRI scans in patients with relapsing-remitting…
- Trial name
- NCT02038049
- Testing
- VAY736
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Czechia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Heart Failure
A Study That Looks at the Function of the Heart in Patients With Heart Failure Who Take Empagliflozin
The objective of this trial is to assess the effect of empagliflozin on cardiac physiology and metabolism aiming to provide a scientific explanation of the underlying mechanism by which empagliflozin improves HF related outcomes…
- Trial name
- NCT03332212
- Testing
- Empagliflozin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Breast Cancer
Effect of Aromatase Inhibitors on Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
This study is a primary investigation to determine the usefulness and safety of a short course of a relatively high dose of letrozole (a medication used to decrease the female hormone estrogen which is produced locally inside the…
- Trial name
- RFCLET2 (NCT01129622)
- Testing
- letrozole
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
Healthy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Effect of Music Listening on Brain Activity Under Anesthesia
This study is to better understand the systems-level neuronal mechanisms by which general anesthetics produce loss of consciousness.The researchers believe that anesthetics suppress consciousness by disrupting the functioning of…
- Trial name
- NCT04464265
- Testing
- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Depression
Brain Energy Metabolism in Individuals With Major Depressive Disorder Receiving Escitalopram
This study will evaluate changes in brain energy metabolism due to treatment with escitalopram in people with major depressive disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT00183677
- Testing
- Escitalopram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Obesity
Whole-body Vibration With or Without Localized Radiofrequency and Body Composition in Obese Female
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of whole-body vibration in the presence or absence of localized radiofrequency on body composition in obese female subjects. Moreover, strength tests will be performed.
- Trial name
- NCT01329328
- Testing
- vibrating platform (Bioplate RF)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
Healthy
The Effect of Brain Anatomy on the Efficacy of Brain Stimulation Therapy
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether brain anatomy impacts the efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) which is a form of non-invasive brain stimulation.
- Trial name
- NCT04586387
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Fibromyalgia
An fMRI Study Of Brain Response In Patients With Fibromyalgia
The purpose of this study is to explore how pregabalin works in patients with fibromyalgia by evaluating brain imaging signals. To find out whether fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) is an efficient way to show whether…
- Trial name
- NCT00760474
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Peripheral Artery Disease
Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of ACZ885 on Leg Artery Structure in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
This study was designed to assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of ACZ885 on the leg artery structure and physical activity in patients with atherosclerotic peripheral artery disease and leg pain from walking.
- Trial name
- NCT01731990
- Testing
- Canakinumab (ACZ885)
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Autism Spectrum Disorder
FMRI Brain Activation of Aripiprazole Treatment in Autism Spectrum Disorders
This is an 8 week research study of aripiprazole (abilify) which is used to reduce irritable behaviors in autism spectrum disorders. All participants will receive active study medication.
- Trial name
- AripfMRI (NCT01028820)
- Testing
- Aripiprazole
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss
Effect of Teriparatide, Vibration and the Combination on Bone Mass and Bone Architecture in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in marked acute loss of bone. This study evaluates the effect of teriparatide (PTH) and the use of vibration as a form of mechanical stimulation on bone mass.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT01225055
- Testing
- Teriparatide, vibration
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas J. Schnitzer
Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries
Testosterone Plus Finasteride Treatment After Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine whether testosterone plus finasteride treatment will improve musculoskeletal health, neuromuscular function, body composition, and metabolic health in hypogonadal men who have experienced…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries, Trauma, Nervous System, Wounds and Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02248701
- Testing
- Testosterone Enanthate, Finasteride
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Poor Performance Status, Muscle Weakness
SR-WBV Training for Frail Elderly in the Skilling up Stage
This randomized controlled study aims to examine long term effects in the skilling up phase over 4 weeks on physical functional performance and strength of mechanical SR-WBV and dance therapy intervention in a frail elderly…
- Trial name
- NCT01704976
- Testing
- SR-WBV
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bern University of Applied Sciences
Diabetes Mellitus
A Study Comparing the Effect of Albiglutide With Exenatide on Regional Brain Activity Related to Nausea in Healthy Subjects
The drug effects will be studied after a single dose of 50 milligram (mg) albiglutide and a single dose of 10 microgram exenatide, to gain insight into the central mechanisms of nausea associated with Glucagon-like peptide-1…
- Trial name
- NCT02802514
- Testing
- Albiglutide 50mg, Exenatide 10microgram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss
12 Month Extension Study of the Effect of Teriparatide on Bone in People With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
The purpose of this study is to determine if a second year of exposure to teriparatide in both subjects that received a year of teriparatide or teriparatide-placebo will result in a greater increase in bone mass density (BMD)…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT02025179
- Testing
- Teriparatide, Vibration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Menopause, Brain Activity
LDX and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI in Menopausal Women
This study seeks to assess the effects of lisdexamfetamine (trademark name: Vyvanse; LDX) on executive function and prefrontal cortex activation in menopausal women ages 45-57, who report subjective cognitive difficulties.
- Conditions
- Menopause, Brain Activity, Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT01977625
- Testing
- Lisdexamfetamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Partial Edentulism
Effect of Implant Thread Design on Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ) in Early Healing Period
The purpose of this study is to determine whether implant thread design impacts bone remodeling and/or dental implant stability in the early healing period.
- Trial name
- NCT02701387
- Testing
- Megagen AnyRidge dental implant, Megagen EZ Plus dental implant
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
Whole Body Vibration Therapy in Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are one of the common physical disabilities in childhood. For SMA, progressive muscle weakness and early fatigue hamper the mobility of the sufferers.
- Trial name
- NCT03056144
- Testing
- whole body vibration therapy
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Parkinson Disease, Physical Activity
Neuroplasticity in Parkinson´s Disease After Training
This project aims to determine the effects of the HiBalance program on neuroplastic changes in people with mild to moderate Parkinson´s disease.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Physical Activity, Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Neural Degeneration
- Trial name
- BETA-PD (NCT03213873)
- Testing
- HiBalance, Speech and communication therapy
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet