Clinical trials: Functional Motor Disorder
Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Versus Botulinum Injection on Spasticity on Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
This trial will enroll 75 children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy both matched in age, sex, degree of disability and cognitive functions with the same exclusion criteria undergoing the same physical therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT06218316
- Testing
- botulinum toxin A, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Rehabilitation Training Protocol
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MTI University
Sarcopenia
Effects of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Accumulation of Old, Modified Proteins in Young and Older Adults
Muscle proteins accumulate damage during aging and leads to the loss of muscle mass and function in older people. Exercise can increase the making of new proteins and removal of older proteins, but it is not known if the effect…
- Trial name
- NCT01477164
- Testing
- High intensity aerobic exercise, Resistance exercise training, Combined
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Cancer, Chemotherapy
The Activity Intervention for Chemobrain
Cognitive dysfunction following chemotherapy is an adverse treatment effect that impacts the quality of life for many cancer survivors receiving this adjuvant therapy.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Chemotherapy, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- TACTIC (NCT00495703)
- Testing
- Exercise, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Postmenopausal Disorder
Physical Activity in Postmenopausal Women
The study is designed to investigate the physical activity and its dose-response relationship in postmenopausal women on the cardiovascular risks and cardiac function.
- Trial name
- NCT01398605
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Parkinson Disease, Prodromal Stage
Slowing Cognitive Decline in Alpha-synucleinopathies by Enhancing Physical Activity
α-Synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies, are the second most common neurodegenerative diseases.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Prodromal Stage, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Basal Ganglia Diseases
- Trial name
- ALPHA-FIT (NCT07324330)
- Testing
- Increase of physical activity volume and intensity with the use of a motivational smartphone application
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bonn
Sarcopenia
Efficacy of Nutritional Supplementation on Physical-activity Mediated Changes in Physical Functioning Older Adults at Risk for Mobility Disability (The VIVE2 Study)
Several trials have found that nutritional supplementation can elicit an increased rate of skeletal muscle protein synthesis following a single bout of exercise in both young and older individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT01542892
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention, Supplement Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Overweight
The Effects of Almond Consumption on Functional Performance and Activity in Overweight Active Older Adults
The overall objective of this proposed randomized, crossover study is to determine the effect of 12 weeks of almond consumption, ingested as a snack twice daily, on energy expenditure, performance and functional related outcomes…
- Trial name
- NCT04778371
- Testing
- Almonds
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Diabetes Type 2
Exercise Study on Cardiac Function in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Diastolic Dysfunction
The aim of the study is to compare the effects of aerobic interval training and the IDF recommendations on physical activity on cardiac function and CV risk factors in patients with diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT01206725
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Stroke
Understanding Motor Function in Stroke Patients and Their Functional Brain Reorganization Using Ultra High-field MRI
The MOTIF-STROKE study is embedded within the BrainSync project, aiming to develop innovative strategies for motor rehabilitation of the upper limb.
- Trial name
- MOTIF-STROKE (NCT07339813)
- Testing
- Functional MRI (fMRI) Acquisition
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Commissariat A L'energie Atomique
Multiple Sclerosis
Role of Neuromuscular Junction Function in Motor Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis
This pilot study will evaluate for the presence of neuromuscular junction (NMJ) defect in women with motor fatigue in multiple sclerosis by Single Fiber Electromyography (SFEMG) using the concentric needle electrode.
- Trial name
- NCT02418897
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Scoliosis Idiopathic, Scoliosis; Adolescence
fNIRS-based Analysis and Evaluation of the Effect of Schroth Rehabilitation on Motor Functions in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)
This study investigates the effects of Schroth-based rehabilitation on cortical dynamics, body awareness, and quality of life in individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS).
- Trial name
- NCT06884150
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Sleep Quality, Cognitive Function
Effects of Walking Exercise on Sleep Quality in Older Adults
This study aims to explore whether increasing physical activity can improve sleep quality in older adults, particularly those with poor sleep, and whether such improvements positively influence cognitive functions such as memory…
- Trial name
- NCT07027176
- Testing
- walking exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yea-Ru Yang
Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis
Effects of High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT) in Recent Onset Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Polymyositis and dermatomyositis are rare inflammatory systemic conditions. Reduced muscle function is a cardinal symptom and lung involvement is very common.
- Trial name
- HIITmyositis (NCT03324152)
- Testing
- High-intensity interval training (HIIT) - myositis, Standard low-intensity home exercise, High-intensity interval training (HIIT) - healthy
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Stroke
Effects of Aerobic Exercise on the Cerebral Arterial System, Cognitive, and Motor Function in Post-stroke Patients.
Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death and disability worldwide and in Hong Kong, 6.2% of all registered deaths in 2020 were due to cerebrovascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT05706168
- Testing
- treadmill exercise, Cycle ergometer exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Preventing Age-Related Muscle Loss: the Role of Exercise in Improving Strength, Function, and Well-being
Muscle Aging Evaluation
This study aims to assess the effects of physical activity in counteracting muscle aging. The increasing life expectancy worldwide has led to a rise in age-related muscle decline, which negatively impacts strength, function, and…
- Trial name
- NCT06845748
- Testing
- Physical activity Group
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Milan
Urinary Incontinence (UI), Urinary Incontinence , Stress
Difference in Incontinence Prevalence Between High Impact Athletes, Low Impact Athletes and Sedentary Subjects
This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the association between participation in high-impact sports, physical activity level, and urinary incontinence in young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07710508
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
Effect of Progressive Neck Motor Control Exercises on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of progressive neck motor control exercises on craniocervical pain, posture, function and kinesiophobia in different types of temporomandibular dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT06148818
- Testing
- Progressive neck motor control exercise therapy, Patient education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
Libido, Receptors, Androgen
Genetic Polymorphism of the Androgen Receptor-Gene and Sexual Function in Middle Aged Women
It is known that with increasing age sexual desire is declining in women. Decreasing levels of androgens are believed to have an influence, but cannot explain the loss of libido completely.
- Conditions
- Libido, Receptors, Androgen, Polymorphism, Genetic, Androgen Effect
- Trial name
- CAG-Libido (NCT01977313)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Vestibular Disorder
Vestibular Function and Motor Development in Small Children
Infants and toddlers with and without vestibular impairment will be tested blinded by pediatric physiotherapist with different age adequate motor scales in order to find out pathological motor patterns specifically associated to…
- Trial name
- NCT07079488
- Testing
- Motor proficiency scales
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Region Stockholm
Knee Osteoarthritis
High-speed Power Training in Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
We are exploring a unique weight-training program for men and women 55 years or older with knee osteoarthritis (OA) that emphasizes high-speed movements.
- Trial name
- NCT01328340
- Testing
- High-speed power training, Slow-speed strength training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia