Clinical trials: MYOPATHY
X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
A Study of AT132 in Young Children With X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy (XLMTM)
X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) is a rare and serious condition present at birth where the muscles do not work properly. There are currently no therapies for this serious condition.
- Trial name
- ASPIRO (NCT03199469)
- Testing
- Resamirigene bilparvovec
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Astellas Gene Therapies
Muscle Weakness
Functional Change With MMS
Evaluate the safety and efficacy of magnetic muscle stimulation (MMS) of abdominal muscle.
- Trial name
- FMS (NCT04506502)
- Testing
- The ZELTIQ System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zeltiq Aesthetics
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Evaluation Of Efficacy And Safety Of Norspan In Moderate To Severe Pain Due To Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Joint/Muscle Pain
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of the buprenorphine transdermal patch (Norspan® or Sovenor® transdermal patch) in patients with chronic non-malignant pain of moderate to severe intensity due to…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lower Back Pain, Joint Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01961271
- Testing
- Buprenorphine transdermal patch
- Where
- 16 sites in Hong Kong, Philippines and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Mundipharma Pte Ltd.
Muscle Weakness
Effect of EPA and HMB on Strength in ICU Patients
The investigators will determine if administration of HMB (hydroxymethylbutyrate) or EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) will increase diaphragm and limb muscle strength for patients on breathing machines in an intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT01270516
- Testing
- HMB, hydroxymethylbutyrate, EPA, eicosapentaenoic acid, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Gerald Supinski
Parkinson Disease
Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation on Motor, Mood, and Cognitive Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this trial is to study the mood and cognitive effects of deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00360009
- Testing
- DBS of the STN, DBS of the GPI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Back Pain, Acute Pain
Tolperisone in Acute Muscle Spasm of the Back
This is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group study of the efficacy and safety of tolperisone (a non-opioid) or placebo administered as multiple doses three times a day (TID) in approximately 400 male and…
- Conditions
- Back Pain, Acute Pain, Back Spasm Upper Back, Back Strain
- Trial name
- STAR (NCT03802565)
- Testing
- Tolperisone
- Where
- 43 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 415 people
- Sponsor
- Neurana Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Comparison of Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS)
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS) in the lower leg is a debilitating condition in highly active individuals. Pain occurs in 1 or several leg compartments upon an exertional activity, typically running, that quickly…
- Trial name
- NCT04409600
- Testing
- Supervised Gait Retraining, Home Based Gait Retraining, Saline Injection
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Fibromyalgia
The Clinical Effect of Low-Intensity Electromagnetic Field Neurostimulation in Fibromyalgia Syndrome Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether persons treated with a low-intensity, noninvasive form of cortical electrical stimulation experience a reduction in symptoms of fibromyalgia different than persons receiving a…
- Trial name
- NCT01180244
- Testing
- Noninvasive cortical electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- McLaren Regional Medical Center
Diaphragmatic Dysfunction, Muscle Weakness
Recovery of Diaphragmatic Function After Neuromuscular Blockade and Sugammadex
The effect of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA, e.g. rocuronium) on respiratory muscle activity is well known. However, since the availability of sugammadex, to our knowledge, no study has been conducted to evaluate the effect…
- Conditions
- Diaphragmatic Dysfunction, Muscle Weakness, Muscle Fatigue
- Trial name
- SUDIA (NCT01962298)
- Testing
- sugammadex 2mg/kg, neostigmine, sugammadex 4mg/kg
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Post-polio Syndrome, Physical Activity
Glutathione and Health With Post-Polio Syndrome
In this study, people who have symptoms of post polio will take oral glutathione supplements for three months. Their levels of fatigue, physical activity and sleep efficiency will be assessed.
- Conditions
- Post-polio Syndrome, Physical Activity, Depression, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01402570
- Testing
- Glutathione
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis
Tocilizumab in the Treatment of Refractory Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
The purpose of this multi-center pilot study is to determine if the drug tocilizumab (Actemra) is effective in the treatment of patients with refractory adult polymyositis (PM) and dermatomyositis (DM).
- Trial name
- TIM (NCT02043548)
- Testing
- tocilizumab
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Chester Oddis
Statin Intolerance
Effects of Epicatechin on Statins for Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Impaired Exercise Capacity
The purpose of this study is to gain insight into the side-effects of statin consumption, and assess the ability of epicatechin (a compound in dark chocolate) to counteract or reverse these changes.
- Trial name
- NCT02490527
- Testing
- Pure epicatechin capsules (50mg), Simvastatin (40mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Disorder
A New Training to Enhance Physical Activity in Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this research study is to test the feasibility and response of a new exercise protocol on improving physical activity in adolescents with cerebral palsy.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Disorder, Physical Disability, Posture Disorders in Children
- Trial name
- FOLIC (NCT05865418)
- Testing
- Loaded high intensity training, High intensity circuit training (HICT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Fibromyalgia
Study of Gralise to Treat Fibromyalgia Patients
To determine Gralise in treating fibromyalgia pain: efficacy safety
- Trial name
- Gralise (NCT02052414)
- Testing
- Gabapentin ER
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Center for Clinical Research, Winston-Salem, NC
Neck Pain, Chronic Pain
Trial Outcomes for Massage: Caregiver-Assisted vs. Therapist-Treated
Given the modest effectiveness of current treatments and the burden chronic neck pain places on Veterans, the investigators' research proposal is significant in several regards.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Chronic Pain, Pain, Arthritis
- Trial name
- TOMCATT (NCT03100539)
- Testing
- Therapist treated massage, Care ally assisted massage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 395 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis
A Study of Ustekinumab in Participants With Active Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis Who Have Not Adequately Responded to One or More Standard-of-care Treatments
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of ustekinumab in participants with active polymyositis (PM)/dermatomyositis (DM) despite receiving 1 or more standard-of-care treatments (for example, glucocorticoids and/or…
- Trial name
- NCT03981744
- Testing
- Ustekinumab 6 mg/kg, Ustekinumab 90 mg
- Where
- 32 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K.
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy, Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety, Tolerability, and Biological Activity of ATYR1940 in Participants With Limb Girdle and Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
ATYR1940-C-006 is a multi-national, multicenter study being conducted at centers in the United States (US) and Europe who participated in Study ATYR1940-C-003 (Stage 1 only) or Study ATYR1940-C-004 (that is, the parent studies).
- Trial name
- FSHD (NCT02836418)
- Testing
- ATYR1940
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Denmark and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- aTyr Pharma, Inc.
Shoulder Injury
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Following Acute Shoulder Injury Patients
Atrophy and weakness of the shoulder are a common problem following treatment of a number of shoulder and elbow pathologies. Even with relatively short periods of reduced activity, the magnitude of muscle loss can be quite…
- Trial name
- BFR (NCT06223373)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Heart Failure
Using Clonidine to Improve Leg Weakness in People With Heart Failure
People with heart failure often have weakness in their leg muscles. This study will determine whether the leg weakness is due to very high adrenaline levels and whether the medication clonidine can improve leg weakness.
- Trial name
- NCT00858845
- Testing
- Clonidine Patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Osteoporosis
1 Year Open-label Extension to CZOL446H2337 Safety and Efficacy Trial of Zoledronic Acid Twice Yearly in Osteoporotic Children Treated With Glucocorticoids
This 1-year open-label extension to CZOL446H2337 is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of zoledronic acid twice yearly in osteoporotic children treated with glucocorticoids.
- Trial name
- NCT01197300
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid
- Where
- 10 sites in Australia, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals