Clinical trials: MYOPATHY
Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation, Walking
Spinal Cord Stimulation to Augment Activity Based Therapy
Involuntary muscle activity, often called spasticity, is a common problem following spinal cord injury (SCI) that can make it hard to move.
- Conditions
- Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation, Walking, Spasticity, Human
- Trial name
- NCT03240601
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA
Myositis, Inflammatory
Novel PET Radioligand as an Inflammatory Biomarker in Musculoskeletal Conditions
Background: Inflammation plays a significant role in various disorders that involve neurodegeneration or autoimmune reaction as one of their mechanisms. PET scans can help detect inflammation.
- Conditions
- Myositis, Inflammatory, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- NCT03912428
- Testing
- 11C-MC1, Celecoxib, [11C]ER176
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Study of Ataluren for Previously Treated Participants With Nonsense Mutation Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy (nmDBMD) in Europe, Israel, Australia, and Canada
Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy (DBMD) is a genetic disorder that develops in boys. It is caused by a mutation in the gene for dystrophin, a protein that is important for maintaining normal muscle structure and function.
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy
- Trial name
- NCT01557400
- Testing
- Ataluren
- Where
- 21 sites in Australia, Belgium and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- PTC Therapeutics
Becker Muscular Dystrophy
A Study to Assess Vamorolone in Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD)
This Phase II pilot study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK, PD, and exploratory clinical efficacy of vamorolone 500mg (250mg for body weight <50 kg) daily…
- Trial name
- NCT05166109
- Testing
- Vamorolone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Italy
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- ReveraGen BioPharma, Inc.
Sleep Disorders, Fibromyalgia
The Effects of Milnacipran on Sleep Disturbance in Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a condition of chronic widespread pain, sleep disturbance and fatigue. Most of the patients with fibromyalgia complain of either non-restorative sleep or complaints of disturbed sleep due to pain.
- Conditions
- Sleep Disorders, Fibromyalgia, Sleep
- Trial name
- NCT01234675
- Testing
- Milnacipran
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoor Ahmed M.D.
Muscle Cramp, Cirrhosis
Ropinirole for the Treatment of Muscle Cramps in Patients With Cirrhosis
The investigator's aim is to compare the efficacy of Ropinirole (Requip) to vitamin E in the treatment of muscle cramps in cirrhotic patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03176966
- Testing
- Vitamin E, Ropinirole, Muscle cramp survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Severe Spasticity
SISTERS: Spasticity In Stroke Study - Randomized Study
To demonstrate that Intrathecal Baclofen (ITB) Therapy, compared to Best Medical Treatment (BMT), has superior efficacy in the treatment of severe spasticity in adult post-stroke patients with generalized spastic hypertonia who…
- Trial name
- SISTERS (NCT01032239)
- Testing
- intrathecal baclofen
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Austria and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- MedtronicNeuro
Fibromyalgia, FMS
Light Treatment to Improve Symptom Management of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect a morning light treatment has on improving physical function, pain intensity, and pain sensitivity in people with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).
- Trial name
- NCT03794908
- Testing
- Light therapy A (Bright) via the Re-Timer®, Light therapy B (Dim) via the Re-Timer®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Tadalafil as Adjuvant Therapy for DMD
This project will assess the vascular responsiveness in leg muscles of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to one single dose of tadalafil, a common vasodilator drug, using non-invasive techniques (MRI or Doppler…
- Trial name
- NCT05195775
- Testing
- Tadalafil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous OAV101 (AVXS-101) in Pediatric Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
To evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of intravenous administration of OAV101 (AVXS-101) in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) with bi-allelic mutations in the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) gene weighing ≥…
- Trial name
- SMART (NCT04851873)
- Testing
- OAV101
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Wounds and Injuries, Compartment Syndrome
Closure of Fasciotomy Wounds: A Prospective, Observational Study of a Continuous External Tissue Expander
Fasciotomy wounds are rarely able to be closed at the time of index surgery. They often require multiple returns to surgery for closure, and occasionally require skin grafting (i.e. they are never completely closed).
- Trial name
- NCT01171534
- Testing
- DermaClose fasciotomy closure, Vessel loop
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Chronic Low Back Pain, Negative Affectivity
Treating Negative Affect in Low Back Pain Patients
This study will examine how the use of antidepressant, physical therapy, and combination of both affects pain, function, and depression outcomes in chronic low back pain patients.
- Trial name
- TNA-LBP (NCT04747314)
- Testing
- Antidepressant, Enhanced Fear Avoidance Rehabilitation
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 308 people
- Sponsor
- Ajay Wasan, MD, Msc
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Intra-articular Injection in Arthroscopic Management of Temporomandibular Diseases
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of intra-articular injection of platelet rich plasma versus hyaluronic acid following diagnostic arthroscopy in the management of patients suffering from degenerative…
- Trial name
- NCT04936945
- Testing
- Temporomandibular joint arthroscopy plus intra-articular injection
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Dupuytren's Disease
Safety and Efficacy of Delayed Manipulation After Xiaflex Treatment in Subjects With Dupuytren's Contracture
The purpose of this study is to determine if of manipulation of digits following collagenase injection for treatment of Dupuytren's contracture is effected by the amount of time between injection and manipulation.
- Trial name
- NCT01226121
- Testing
- Clostridial collagenase injectable
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
Primary Mitochondrial Myopathy
A Study to Evaluate ASP0367 in Participants With Primary Mitochondrial Myopathy
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the dose response of Bocidelpar on functional improvement relative to placebo, safety, and tolerability in participants with Primary Mitochondrial Myopathy.
- Trial name
- MOUNTAINSIDE (NCT04641962)
- Testing
- Bocidelpar
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Astellas Pharma Inc
Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic
Passive Tactile Stimulation for Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke can lead to weakness and spasticity in the arm or hand. The purpose of this study is to optimize the design of gentle vibratory stimulation delivered to the hands of individuals with chronic stroke, and explore the effect…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke
- Trial name
- PTS (NCT03814889)
- Testing
- Vibration pattern, No vibration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Pain, Musculoskeletal
Virtual Reality for Pain Management in Orthopaedic Patients
1. Investigators will determine the feasibility of a virtual reality pain control program (VR-PCP) as a non-pharmacologic adjunct for pain management while in the hospital (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT04152447
- Testing
- VR device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Long-term Extension Study to Assess Vamorolone in Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
This long-term extension study is an open-label, multiple-dose study to evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability, efficacy and PD of vamorolone administered once daily by liquid oral suspension over a Treatment Period of 24…
- Trial name
- NCT03038399
- Testing
- Vamorolone 0.25 mg/day/day, Vamorolone 0.75 mg/day/day, Vamorolone 2.0 mg/day/day
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- ReveraGen BioPharma, Inc.
Temporomandibular Disorder
Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation and Manual Therapy Alone or Combined in TMD Patients
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of photobiomodulation (PBM) and manual therapy (MT) isolated or combined in the reduce of pain, the improve of mandibular movements, the psychosocial aspects and the…
- Trial name
- TMDPBMT (NCT03454581)
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation, Manual Therapy (MT)
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Stroke, Weakness, Muscle
EMG Training for Altering Activation Patterns After Stroke
Evaluation of a new EMG controlled game to improve hand function in chronic stroke survivors.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Weakness, Muscle, Coordination Lack
- Trial name
- NCT03619772
- Testing
- Bilateral, Unilateral
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab