Clinical trials: Exercise Recovery, open to volunteers
Prehabilitation, Cardiac Surgery
Feasibility of Physical Prehabilitation for High-Risk Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Via Sternotomy
Rationale Cardiac surgery via median sternotomy carries an elevated risk of postoperative complications and delayed functional recovery.
- Conditions
- Prehabilitation, Cardiac Surgery, Risk Assesment, Aortic Valve
- Trial name
- PREPA-STER (NCT07893184)
- Testing
- Physical Prehabilitation Intervention
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Ankle Fracture, Recovery
Physical Recovery During Bracing After Ankle Fracture (Re-BAF)
Ankle fractures are among the most common fractures and represent the second most frequent fracture type requiring surgery. Many patients experience long-term pain, stiffness, and reduced ankle function, which substantially…
- Conditions
- Ankle Fracture, Recovery, Physical Activity, Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- Re-BAF (NCT07521696)
- Testing
- Ankle stirrup, Foot-ankle brace
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident
Cardiac Rehabilitation of Stroke Survivors (SRP-CROSS)
This study examines the effectiveness of the cardiac rehabilitation program for stroke patients. The study will examine if patients with stroke, who receive cardiac rehabilitation in addition to their standard of care treatments…
- Trial name
- SRP-CROSS (NCT05651945)
- Testing
- Cardiac rehabilitation program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Hackensack Meridian Health
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Gait
Closed-Loop Vagus Nerve Stimulation (CLV) for Recovery of Gait After Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and preliminary effectiveness of the ReWire system, which delivers vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with lower limb rehabilitation to improve gait in…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Gait, Reduced Physical Activity, Lower Limb Functions
- Trial name
- NCT07689227
- Testing
- CLV
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas
Severe Mental Disorder, Severe Mental Illness
Real-time Experiences, Physical Activity and Biological Outcomes in Personal Recovery Residents (EMPOWER-RES)
The project focuses on patients with severe mental disorders (SMD) residing in Italian mental health supported accommodation (SA).
- Trial name
- EMPOWER-RES (NCT06914622)
- Testing
- Mental Health Recovery Star (MHRS)
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli
Looking at the Effects of Krill Oil Supplementation on Recovery From Muscle-damaging Exercise
Investigating the Effects of Krill Oil on the Recovery From Muscle Damaging Exercise: a Randomised Controlled Trial
1. What will happen to me if I take part? All study visits will be at the University of Glasgow main campus within the Sir James Black building.
- Trial name
- KORE (NCT06939244)
- Testing
- Krill oil
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow
Young Athletes
Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Pressotherapy on Muscle Recovery After Eccentric Exercise in Physically Active Young Adults
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), and passive rest on recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) induced by a…
- Trial name
- LYMPH-REC (NCT07892105)
- Testing
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Intermittent Pheumatic Compression
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Camilo Jose Cela University
Burn Injury, Body Temperature Regulation
The Effect of Simulated Burn Injury on Post Exercise Recovery in Hot Environments
Burn survivors have difficulty thermoregulating due to reduced skin blood flow and sweating responses at the grafted sites. It has been previously shown that this impaired heat dissipation results in burn survivors experiencing…
- Conditions
- Burn Injury, Body Temperature Regulation, Cardiovascular Physiology
- Trial name
- HSR (NCT07050264)
- Testing
- Simulated burn injury via application of absorbent and impermeable material over 60% of the body
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Exercise Recovery
Training Health Recovery and Improvement Via Levagen+® Evaluation
INTRODUCTION: Sports supplements and ergogenic aids are widely used for performance enhancement in recreational and professional sports.
- Trial name
- THRIVE (NCT07359534)
- Testing
- Levagen+® Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Westminster
Cesarean Section, Cesarean Section Pain
Effects of Music Therapy, Breathing Exercises, and Virtual Reality on Obstetric Recovery, Pain, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms After Cesarean Section
Cesarean section is a common surgical procedure performed to deliver a baby when vaginal birth may pose risks to the mother or infant.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Cesarean Section Pain, Obstetric Recovery, Gastrointestinal Symptoms
- Trial name
- NCT07551401
- Testing
- Music Therapy, Breathing Exercises, Virtual Reality
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), Critical Illness Recovery
Virtual Reality for Recovery After Intensive Care (PICS)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if virtual reality (VR) helps improve thinking and memory skills in adults who have stayed in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- Conditions
- Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), Critical Illness Recovery, Rehabilitation After Critical Illness, Rehabilitation Exercise of ICU Patients
- Trial name
- VR4ICU (NCT07585500)
- Testing
- Immersive VR Multi-Domain Rehabilitation, Tablet-Based Multi-Domain Training
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minho
Healthy, Exercise
Digital Mindset Intervention for Half Marathon Performance
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to test whether a brief digital mindset training program can improve performance among recreational runners training for a half marathon in New Zealand in 2025.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Exercise, Psychological Intervention
- Trial name
- NCT06972121
- Testing
- Mindset Intervention, Marathon Performance Training
- Where
- New Zealand
- Volunteers
- 207 people
- Sponsor
- University of Auckland, New Zealand
Exercise-induced Muscle Soreness, Exercise-induced Joint Pain
Effects of Eggshell Membrane and Curcumin Extract Supplementation, Separately or Combined, on Recovery From Intense Exercise
Eggshell membrane and Curcumin supplementation prior to intense exercise may reduce inflammation, muscle and joint pain, and promote recovery.
- Conditions
- Exercise-induced Muscle Soreness, Exercise-induced Joint Pain, Exercise-induced Joint Stiffness, Exercise-induced Cartilage Turnover
- Trial name
- NCT07766720
- Testing
- NEM® brand eggshell membrane powder, curQ+® brand highly absorbable curcumin, NEM® plus curQ+® combination
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ESM Technologies, LLC
Muscle Recovery, Exercise
Photobiomodulation on Recovery in Female Futsal Athletes
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on recovery after high-intensity, intermittent exercises in female futsal athletes.
- Conditions
- Muscle Recovery, Exercise, Phototherapy, Futsal
- Trial name
- PBMT (NCT07511803)
- Testing
- Active PBMT
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Norte do Paraná
Exercise Performance Recovery
Effects of Creatine and Carbohydrate Supplementation on Endurance Performance
This study will examine the independent and combined effects of creatine and carbohydrate supplementation on exercise performance, compared to placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT07712653
- Testing
- Creatine Monohydrate, Carbohydrate, Creatine Monohydrate and Carbohydrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Wrist Osteoarthritis
Web-based Rehabilitation After Surgical Salvage Procedures for Wrist Osteoarthritis
Wrist osteoarthritis is often caused by past trauma to the wrist. The primary symptom is joint pain. Salvage surgery is the final solution if exercise therapy, analgesics, orthoses, or cortisone injections fail to relieve pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06814821
- Testing
- Web-based rehabilitation, Standard rehabilitation
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Cancer Surgery
Prehabilitation to Improve Heart Rate Variability (PRIME)
Cancer patients require chronic management and care. For those individuals living with cancer, a comprehensive approach that acknowledges the interdisciplinary nature of their condition can help guide appropriate care strategies…
- Trial name
- PRIME (NCT06744413)
- Testing
- Multimodal prehabilitation program
- Where
- 4 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Exercise and Monitoring With Post-Hospitalization Muscle Atrophy to Sustain Intrinsic Capacity and Strength
The aging Veteran population has more frequent inpatient hospitalization than non-Veterans. In addition, older Veterans have an inability to fully recover muscle mass and function after hospital-acquired weakness.
- Trial name
- EMPHASIS (NCT06607913)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Breast Cancer Female, Cardiometabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Flexibility and Autonomic Control After Muscle Power vs Metabolic Power Training in Postmenopausal Oncological Women: the POWER Health Study
POWER Health is a randomized clinical trial with a two-arm parallel design whose objectives are 1) to study metabolic flexibility and autonomic function (both capacities that describe cardiovascular health) in a sample of…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Female, Cardiometabolic Syndrome, Metabolism Disorder, Lipid, Autonomic Dysfunction
- Trial name
- POWER Health (NCT06336070)
- Testing
- HIIT program (8 weeks), MPI program (8 weeks)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Healthy
Effect of a Nutritional Supplement on Muscle Recovery
The aim is to develop a food supplement drink that supports muscle health by combining specific fatty acids, which can positively affect metabolic and inflammation processes that are important for muscle health.
- Trial name
- RECOVER (NCT07586839)
- Testing
- Control drink, Vegan supplement containing caprylic acid and omega-3 fatty acids
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University