Clinical trials: Muscle Diseases
Dupuytren's Disease
Repurposing Anti-TNF for Treating Dupuytren's Disease
Dupuytren's disease is a very common condition, affecting 4% of the general UK and US population. It causes the fingers to curl irreversibly into the palm and can be extremely disabling.
- Trial name
- RIDD (NCT03180957)
- Testing
- Adalimumab, Saline
- Where
- 3 sites in Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A Study to Assess Vamorolone in Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a new medication called vamorolone is safe and well-tolerated by boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) ages ≥ 4 and < 7 years old.
- Trial name
- NCT02760264
- Testing
- Vamorolone 0.25 mg/kg/day, Vamorolone 0.75 mg/kg/day, Vamorolone 2.0 mg/kg/day
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- ReveraGen BioPharma, Inc.
Neuroblastoma, Medulloblastoma
Molecular-Guided Therapy for Childhood Cancer
The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility (ability to be done) of experimental technologies to determine a tumor's molecular makeup.
- Conditions
- Neuroblastoma, Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Ependymoma
- Trial name
- NCT02162732
- Testing
- Guided Therapy
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Giselle Sholler
Severe Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Failure
Effect of Different Electric Muscle Stimulation in Patients With Severe Sepsis and Respiratory Failure
Rationale : Electric muscle stimulation reduced critical-illness related weakness in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock. But optimal protocol of the stimulation in unknown.
- Conditions
- Severe Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Failure, Muscle Hypotonia, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01895647
- Testing
- EMS
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Mackay Memorial Hospital
Fibromyalgia
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in Fibromyalgia
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of 10 Hz neuronavigated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) on pain, stiffness, fatigue, depression/anxiety, quality…
- Trial name
- NCT03909009
- Testing
- rTMS + Neuronavigation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
Plantar Fascitis
Low-Level Laser Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis (PF), a degenerative injury of the connective tissue in the foot, results in pain-related disability in Service Members and contributes to decreased physical activity and excessive healthcare costs.
- Trial name
- NCT05763381
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- The Geneva Foundation
Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne
Safety Study of Eteplirsen to Treat Advanced Stage Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The primary objective of this study is to explore safety and tolerability of eteplirsen in participants with advanced stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are amenable to exon 51 skipping.
- Trial name
- NCT02286947
- Testing
- Eteplirsen
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
Prediabetes
Metformin and Muscle in Insulin-resistant Older Veterans
Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass, strength and function with aging and is associated with increased disability, falls and fractures.
- Trial name
- M&M (NCT01804049)
- Testing
- metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
DART Electrical Impedance Myography (EIM) Trial in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Healthy Controls
Physicians seek a method to assess neuromuscular disease that is both non-invasive and quantifiable. Many patients do not tolerate standard current day assessment tools (such as needle electromyogram), and Electrical Impedance…
- Trial name
- NCT01523964
- Testing
- Testing with EIM
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dart Therapeutics. LLC
Adult Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Adult Angiosarcoma
Gemcitabine With or Without Pazopanib in Treating Patients With Refractory Soft Tissue Sarcoma
This randomized phase II trial studies how well gemcitabine hydrochloride works with or without pazopanib hydrochloride in treating patients with refractory soft tissue sarcoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Adult Angiosarcoma, Adult Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Adult Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma
- Trial name
- NCT01532687
- Testing
- Gemcitabine, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Post-stroke Shoulder Pain and Spasticity
Randomized DB Controlled Trial of Botulinum Toxin A in Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain and Spasticity
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether botulinum toxin type A injected into muscles around the shoulder is effective in treating shoulder pain and improving function in patients with shoulder pain and involuntary muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT00661089
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A - OnabotulinumtoxinA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Use of (-)-Epicatechin in the Treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy (Pilot Study)
(-)-Epicatechin will be evaluated for the treatment of progressive muscle loss and impaired skeletal muscle function in Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01856868
- Testing
- (-)-epicatechin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Craig McDonald, MD
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Therapeutic Potential for Aldosterone Inhibition in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The study is to demonstrate non-inferiority of spironolactone vs. eplerenone in preserving cardiac and pulmonary function in patients with preserved LV ejection fraction.
- Trial name
- NCT02354352
- Testing
- Eplerenone, Spironolactone
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
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
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Open-label Extension of the HOPE-2 Trial
This Phase 2, multi-center, open-label extension trial will provide deramiocel (CAP-1002) to subjects that were enrolled in the HOPE-2 trial and completed 12 months of follow-up.
- Trial name
- HOPE-2-OLE (NCT04428476)
- Testing
- Deramiocel (CAP-1002)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Capricor Inc.
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
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
Musculoskeletal Pain
Comparing Five Oral Analgesics for Treatment of Acute Pain in the Emergency Department (ED)
This study compares the efficacy of five oral analgesics: 5 mg oxycodone + 325 mg acetaminophen, 5 mg hydrocodone + 300 mg acetaminophen, 30 mg codeine + 300 mg acetaminophen, 400 mg ibuprofen + 1000 mg acetaminophen, and 800 mg…
- Trial name
- NCT03173456
- Testing
- oxycodone/APAP, hydrocodone/APAP, codeine/APAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Upper Limb Spasticity
Efficacy and Safety Study of Botulinum Neurotoxin A With Rehabilitation Versus Botulinum Neurotoxin A Alone in Treatment of Post-stroke Spasticity
The purpose of this study is to determine if a combination of botulinum neurotoxin A and rehabilitation therapy is better than botulinum neurotoxin A alone for improvement in function based on the Fugl-Meyer and other validated…
- Trial name
- NCT00945295
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A, BoNT-A, Rehabilitation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- JoAnn Harnar
Chronic Kidney Disease
Exercise to Prevent Muscle Mass and Functional Loss in Elderly Dialysis Patients
The majority of individuals with advanced ESRD have reduced exercise capacity in part due to decreased muscle mass. This leads to a reduced ability to perform daily activities, a greater incidence of falls, and a reduced quality…
- Trial name
- PERFECT (NCT01990495)
- Testing
- Exercise training, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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