Clinical trials: Muscle Atrophy
Aging, Sarcopenia
Resistance Exercise and Low-Intensity Physical Activity Breaks in Sedentary Time to Improve Muscle and Cardiometabolic Health
What are the effects of resistance exercise (RE) alone or RE plus low intensity physical activity (LPA) breaks in sedentary time (ST) on skeletal muscle health in older adults? What are the effects of resistance exercise (RE)…
- Conditions
- Aging, Sarcopenia, Disability Physical, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- REALPA (NCT03771417)
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University and A&M College
Myotonic Dystrophy 1, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Safety and Efficacy of Pitolisant on Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Other Non-Muscular Symptoms in Patients With Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of pitolisant compared with placebo in treating excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 ages 18 to 65 years.
- Trial name
- NCT04886518
- Testing
- Pitolisant Oral Tablet
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Harmony Biosciences Management, Inc.
Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Cachexia
Ruxolitinib for Cancer Cachexia
To assess toxicity with use of Ruxolitinib in NSCLC cachexia patients; to associate levels of JAK/STAT signaling in blood, adipose, and muscle pre- and post-ruxolitinib treatment with changes in cachexia and anorexia.
- Trial name
- NCT04906746
- Testing
- Identify any dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) when ruxolitinib is administered to NSCLC cachexia patients.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Tu Dan
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
An Open-label Safety, Tolerability and Dose-Range Finding Study of Multiple Doses of Nusinersen (ISIS 396443) in Participants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
This study will test the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of escalating doses of nusinersen (ISIS 396443) administered into the spinal fluid either two or three times over the duration of the trial, in participants with…
- Trial name
- NCT01703988
- Testing
- Nusinersen
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Biological Activity of ATYR1940 in Adult Participants With Muscular Dystrophy
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability profile of ATYR1940 in the treatment of adult participants with molecularly defined genetic muscular dystrophies
- Trial name
- NCT02239224
- Testing
- ATYR1940
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, France and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- aTyr Pharma, Inc.
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
Study of ACE-083 in Patients With Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
Study A083-02 is a multi-center, Phase 2 study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacodynamics (PD), efficacy, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of locally-acting ACE-083 in patients with Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy…
- Trial name
- NCT02927080
- Testing
- ACE-083
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Acceleron Pharma, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ USA
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Efficacy and Tolerability of Idebenone in Boys With Cardiac Dysfunction Associated With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Idebenone is a synthetic analogue of coenzyme Q10 and is a powerful antioxidant and essential constituent of the process of energy production on the cellular level.
- Trial name
- DELPHI (NCT00654784)
- Testing
- idebenone
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Santhera Pharmaceuticals
COVID-19, Muscle Atrophy
Electrical Stimulation for Critically Ill Post-Covid-19 Patients
Unfortunately, hospital-acquired weakness is highly prevalent among COVID-19 hospitalized patients, who often require prolonged bed-rest or paralytics for an extended period of time in order to maintain oxygenation.
- Conditions
- COVID-19, Muscle Atrophy, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- Phase II (NCT05198466)
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Safety Study of Eteplirsen to Treat Early Stage Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
This is an open-label study to assess the safety, tolerability, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of eteplirsen in patients with early stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are amenable to exon 51 skipping.
- Trial name
- NCT02420379
- Testing
- eteplirsen
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Efficacy and Safety Study of Tesamorelin in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Subjects With Muscle Wasting
A significant proportion of COPD subjects experience muscle wasting, which has been associated with increased morbidity, impaired physical functioning, and a poor quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01388920
- Testing
- Tesamorelin
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Theratechnologies
Sarcopenia
Anabolic and Inflammatory Responses to Short-Term Testosterone Administration in Older Men
Skeletal muscle loss is a common consequence of aging and in some individuals reaches a level that compromises health and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT00957801
- Testing
- Testosterone injection, Testosterone gel, Medrol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Sarcopenia
VR-based Rehabilitation in the Treatment and Prevention of Sarcopenia of Older Residents
Background: Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and decline of muscle function associated with aging. The prevalence of sarcopenia among people older than 65 years old in Taiwan is over 20%.
- Trial name
- NCT03809104
- Testing
- Virtual reality-based rehabilitation programs
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Cishan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Frailty Syndrome
Ghrelin Plus Strength Training in Frail Elderly Study
Frailty is a geriatric syndrome leading to physical deterioration including muscle wasting (sarcopenia) and unintentional weight loss. There are currently no approved therapies for frailty.
- Trial name
- NCT01898611
- Testing
- Ghrelin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Aging, Sarcopenia
Dose-response Effect of Dietary Nitrate on Muscle Function in Older Individuals
Nitrate is a naturally-occurring substance found in foods, especially green leafy vegetables and beets. Increasing nitrate intake (by drinking beetroot juice (BRJ) has been shown to improve muscle function young and middle-aged…
- Trial name
- NCT03595774
- Testing
- Beet root juice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of PF-06939926 for the Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of gene therapy in boys with DMD. It is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with two thirds of participants assigned to gene therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT04281485
- Testing
- PF-06939926
- Where
- 53 sites in United States, Australia and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Pediatric Cancer, Nutrition Related Cancer
Pediatric Oncology Nutrition Intervention Trial
Nearly 60% of pediatric patients diagnosed with cancer develop malnutrition caused by a combination of disease burden, side effects of chemotherapy, and the intensity of cancer treatment.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Cancer, Nutrition Related Cancer, Nutrition Aspect of Cancer, Muscle Loss
- Trial name
- POINT (NCT06175273)
- Testing
- Oral Nutrition Supplement, Tube Feed, Cyproheptadine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Corey Hawes
Post-polio Syndrome
Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) Flebogamma® 5% Dual Inactivation and Filtration (DIF) in Participants With Post-polio Syndrome
This was a multicenter, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel group clinical trial with adaptive dose selection in participants with post-polio syndrome (PPS).
- Trial name
- FORCE (NCT02176863)
- Testing
- Flebogamma® 5% DIF
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Canada and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 191 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Grifols, S.A.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A Study to Assess Vamorolone in Boys Ages 2 to <4 Years and 7 to <18 Years With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
This Phase II study is an open-label, multiple dose study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK, PD, clinical efficacy, behavior and neuropsychology, and physical functioning vamorolone over a treatment period of 12 weeks in…
- Trial name
- NCT05185622
- Testing
- Vamorolone
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Santhera Pharmaceuticals
Sarcopenia
Dose Range Finding Study of Bimagrumab in Sarcopenia
The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of repeat dosing with multiple dose levels of bimagrumab on patient physical function, skeletal muscle mass and strength in older adults with sarcopenia.
- Trial name
- NCT02333331
- Testing
- bimagrumab
- Where
- 58 sites in United States, Australia and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 217 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Sarcopenia
Integrated Physical Training With Protein Diet in Older Adults With Sarcopenia Symptoms.
Sarcopenia is the major health concern and common consequence of COVID-19 in the aging population. Moreover, this clinical condition has not been considered in usual physical rehabilitation practice, and its optimal protein…
- Trial name
- NCT05224453
- Testing
- Physical training and high protein diet, Physical training and low protein diet
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University