Clinical trials: Motor Function Disorders
Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Obesity
Enhancing Fitness in Older Pre-diabetic Veterans
This study targets older adults (ages 60 and over) who are overweight (body mass index 25-40) with impaired fasting glucose (100 - 125).
- Conditions
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Obesity, Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT00594399
- Testing
- Physical Activity Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 302 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Chronic Kidney Disease
Intradialytic Progressive Resistance Training for Maintenance Haemodialysis Patients
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a 12 week progressive resistance training during haemodialysis on muscle quantity and physical functioning in chronic kidney disease patients receiving maintenance…
- Trial name
- PRT (NCT01007838)
- Testing
- Progressive resistance training programme, Progressive resistance training
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Bangor University
Diabetes, PAD
Micro-mobile Foot Compression and Diabetic Foot
Diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) is a common and largely preventable complication. While most of these ulcers can be treated successfully, some will persist and become infected.
- Conditions
- Diabetes, PAD, Lower Extremity Edema, Neuropathy;Peripheral
- Trial name
- NCT03135535
- Testing
- Avex Footbeat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Clinical Trial Nuedexta in Subjects With ALS
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Nuedexta is effective in the treatment of symptoms (impaired speech, swallowing, and saliva control)associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Trial name
- NCT01806857
- Testing
- Nuedexta
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Center for Neurologic Study, La Jolla, California,
Pompe Disease
Safety and Efficacy of Albuterol in Individuals With Late-onset Pompe Disease
In this study the study team proposes to investigate the efficacy of albuterol on motor function of individuals with Late Onset Pompe Disease (LOPD) who are receiving enzyme replacement therapy, given albuterol was well-tolerated…
- Trial name
- NCT01885936
- Testing
- Albuterol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Exercise Therapy, Pain
Physical Exercise and Its Impact on Signs of Inflammation in Fibromyalgia
The study aims to compare low-intensive and high-intensive physical exercise and its impact on physical function, pain and signs of inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT00643006
- Testing
- Physical exercise, Active comparator: low intensive exercise
- Where
- 3 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Göteborg University
Cancer-related Problem/Condition, Exercise
Combined Technology Enhanced Home Exercise Program and Other Non-pharmacological Intervention for Cancer Survivors
A 12 weeks technology enhanced home exercise (TEHE) program using mobile technologies that provide immediate feedback and send reminder messages to improve exercise motivation is developed.
- Conditions
- Cancer-related Problem/Condition, Exercise, Acupressure
- Trial name
- TEHEplus (NCT03576274)
- Testing
- Technology Enhanced Home Exercise (TEHE), Auricular Point Acupressure (APA), Mindfulness body scan (MBI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Heart Failure
Exercise Training in Heart Failure: Changes in Cardiac Structure and Function
This is a research study being conducted to better understand the impact of exercise training on changes on the structure and function of the heart.
- Trial name
- NCT02275819
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Effect of Lifestyle Intervention in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease on Fitness and Immune Function
To assess the efficacy of a 6-month lifestyle intervention in patients with end-stage renal disease(ESRD), we plan to conduct a self-controlled clinical trial. 34 participants receiving chronic HD will be enrolled.
- Trial name
- NCT05649657
- Testing
- Cyclic aerobic and resistance training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Stroke
Combined Brain and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Stroke
Cerebrovascular disease is a major cause of disability worldwide. The catastrophic burden of stroke is more dramatic in low- and middle- income countries, and the scarcity of evidence-based rehabilitation interventions represents…
- Trial name
- NCT01907737
- Testing
- Active tDCS, Active PNS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes
Influence of Endothelial Function on Central and Peripheral Causes Of Exercise Impairment in Type 2 Diabetes
This study will evaluate the effects of impaired blood flow regulation on exercise. It will also determine whether the effects are more important in the heart or in the skeletal muscle tissue during exercise.
- Trial name
- InsITE (NCT00786019)
- Testing
- Exercise program, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Mountain Sickness
Three New Ideas to Protect Special Forces From the Stress of High Altitude
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a well-documented syndrome that affects 42% of non-acclimatized individuals traveling to altitudes above 10,000 feet.
- Trial name
- NCT02463357
- Testing
- Quercetin, Nifedipine extended release, Methazolamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Stroke
Effects of Device-assisted Practice of ADL on Arm/Hand Recovery in Individuals With Moderate to Severe Stroke
A large number of post-stroke survivors cannot functionally use their paretic upper extremity (UE). This study therefore investigates effects of device-assisted practice of activities of daily living (ADL) in a close-to-normal…
- Trial name
- NCT04077073
- Testing
- ReIn-Hand, Robot
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Transmembrane Electromyography (TM-EMG) for the Assessment of Neuromuscular Function in the Oropharynx
This is a pilot study to examine the diagnostic utility of a novel transmembrane surface sensor, and compare signals obtained with the transmembrane sensor to conventional needle EMG signals from healthy volunteers to those with…
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophies, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT03986671
- Testing
- Transmembrane EMG Oropharynx Probe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Powell Mansfield Inc.
Cerebral Palsy, Child, Preschool
Effect of Power Wheelchairs on the Development and Function of Young Children With Severe Physical Disabilities
Self-produced locomotion often is limited in children with cerebral palsy and other conditions that cause severe motor impairments.
- Trial name
- NCT01115998
- Testing
- Power wheelchair, No power wheelchairs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Effects of Pediatric Aquatic Therapy in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Aquatic intervention had been applied in children with neuromotor impairment for years, yet there has been little progress toward objective identifications of therapy goals, interventions, and outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT01049581
- Testing
- aquatic therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Heel Pain: Multisegment Foot Motion and Muscle Function, FFI Translation, and Evaluation of Treatments
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition of plantar heel pain (PHP) that leads to pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life, especially among active adults aged 25 to 65.
- Trial name
- NCT03161314
- Testing
- Strengthening exercises, Stretching exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease
Physiological Flow of Liquids Used in Dysphagia Management (Neuro)
For individuals with neurodegenerative conditions, such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Parkinson disease, swallowing impairment (i.e., dysphagia) is a common and serious symptom.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease, Dysphagia
- Trial name
- NCT03192358
- Testing
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Examination, Tongue Strength Measurement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Persian Gulf Syndrome
Treatment Study of Carnosine Versus Placebo in Gulf War Illness (GWI)
The purpose of this study is to perform a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled, 12 week study of the effects of carnosine on cognitive, psychometric, autonomic, and muscle strength outcomes in 100 GWI subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00810368
- Testing
- Carnosine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University