Clinical trials: Muscle Disorders
Frail Elderly Syndrome, Sarcopenia
TWK10 Improves Muscle Mass and Functional Performance in Frail Older Adults
To explore the effect of "Lactobacillus plantarum TWK10 (hereinafter referred to as TWK10)" produced by synbiotech Biotechnology Co., Ltd. on alleviating and improving the aging and debilitating diseases of the elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT04893746
- Testing
- Lactobacillus plantarum TWK10-L, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus plantarum TWK10-H
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Sport University
Motor Disorders
Effects of the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation for Promoting Muscular Irradiation
This study aims to evaluate the effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) patterns delivered to the upper limb, lower limb and trunk for promoting motor irradiation to the contralateral lower limb.
- Trial name
- NCT02821598
- Testing
- Upper Limb pattern with flexion - abduction - external rotation, Lower Limb pattern with flexion - adduction - external rotation with knee flexion, Lower Limb pattern with flexion - abduction - internal rotation with knee flexion
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Percutaneous Microelectrolysis (MEP) Versus Ischemic Compression in Miofascial Trigger Points
The Percutaneous Microelectrolysis ® (MEP®) is a technique that employs a galvanic current up to 990 uA, which is applied percutaneously with an acupuncture needle connected to the cathode.
- Trial name
- NCT03708107
- Testing
- MEP, Ischemic compression
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud Fundación H.A. Barceló
Ankle Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis
Gait Asymmetry Assessed Using Portable Gait Analysis System
To date, detailed analysis of movement patterns in orthopaedic conditions are mainly performed in research projects. Because these tests are time consuming, they are not feasible in clinical routine or in standard examinations.
- Conditions
- Ankle Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis, Hip Osteoarthritis, Lumbar Spine Stenosis
- Trial name
- Asymmetry (NCT02489188)
- Testing
- arthroplasty, manual therapy, lumbar spinal stenosis decompression
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Sarcopenia, Muscle Weakness
Functional Changes and Power Training in Older Women.
Extending quality of life and attenuating functional decline is paramount in older adults. This study investigates the effects of low-intensity power-training in older women and its effects on functional outcomes.
- Trial name
- F-POW (NCT02530723)
- Testing
- power training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome, Pronated Foot
Efficacy of Neuromuscular Training and Manual Therapy With Augmented Low-Dye Taping Technique for Correction of Pronated Foot in the Management of Anterior Knee Pain
The goal of this clinical trial] is to To find out the effect of Neuromuscular Training and Manual therapy with Augmented Low - Dye Taping technique for correction of Pronated foot in the management of Anterior knee pain…
- Trial name
- AKPS NPRS FPI (NCT05917080)
- Testing
- Manual Therapy
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital
Aging, Obesity
Resistance Exercise Training in the Older Population With Obesity
Background: Aging leads to an alteration in the immune response, characterized by a chronic inflammatory state, and a progressive decrease in muscle quantity and quality, a situation that increases in women and in the presence of…
- Trial name
- RETOPO (NCT06367296)
- Testing
- Prolonged resistance exercise training
- Where
- 2 sites in Chile
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de La Frontera
Muscle Fatigue (C23.888.592.612.612), Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Therapeutic Ultrasound for Muscle Recovery After Muscle Fatigue Exercise
This randomized, parallel, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial will evaluate the effects of low-intensity therapeutic ultrasound on muscle recovery after a fatiguing handgrip exercise protocol in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07871942
- Testing
- Pulsed Low-Intensity Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Chronic Pain, Opioid Use
Neuroimaging of Opioid Phase (OPAL)
The purpose of this study is to compare activity in the brains of female adults with chronic pain and/or opioid use, and healthy female adults that may help to develop new and targeted treatments for adults with chronic pain and…
- Trial name
- OPAL (NCT05905419)
- Testing
- Opioid Phase
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Muscle Weakness, Smartphone Addiction
Effect of Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Scapular Muscles Strength and Kyphosis Index in Smartphone Users
This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of scapular stabilization exercises on scapular muscles strength (serratus anterior, lower fibers of trapezius, rhomboid major and minor), pain intensity level and kyphosis…
- Trial name
- NCT05437367
- Testing
- Scapular Stabilization exercises, Postural correction exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Stroke, Dystonia
MyoSense- Automated Muscle Hypertonicity Classification System
It is often difficult to quantify and distinguish aspects of abnormal muscle tone due to neurological injury. This makes it difficult to evaluate therapies that aim to reduce the effects of abnormal muscle tone.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Dystonia, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT02076581
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Great Lakes NeuroTechnologies Inc.
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spasticity
Predictors of Motor İmagery Performance in Cerebral Palsy
There are very few studies in the literature examining the effect of age on motor imagery ability in children with cerebral palsy. To our knowledge, no studies have investigated the impact of other related factors.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spasticity, Motor Learning
- Trial name
- NCT07002567
- Testing
- Implicit motor imagery, Explicit motor imagery
- Where
- 3 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Facial Pain
Comparative Analysis of Dry Needling Techniques for Orofacial Myofascial Pain
This study aims to compare the clinical effectiveness and individual comfort of three distinct dry needling techniques (dynamic, static, and hybrid) for managing orofacial myofascial pain.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Facial Pain, Trigger Points
- Trial name
- NCT07706153
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Flávio Magno Gonçalves
Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)
The RECOVER Study - Postpartum Recovery of Pelvic Floor Structures and the Impact of Early Rehabilitation
The goal of this observational study with an embedded pilot clinical trial is to learn how the pelvic floor recovers after vaginal childbirth and whether early individualized pelvic floor muscle training can improve recovery in…
- Conditions
- Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP), Bowel Symptoms, Postpartum
- Trial name
- RECOVER (NCT07430865)
- Testing
- Early individualized pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT)
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 380 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Effect of Lidocaine and Ozone in Injection for Myofascial Pain
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic soft tissue rheumatism characterized by tense, painful muscle bands, known as trigger points, located within the muscle or fascia.
- Trial name
- NCT06768281
- Testing
- Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Visual Analogue Score (VAS)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yağmur Malkoc
Stress, Psychological, Temporomandibular Disorder
Efficiency of Two Occlusal Splints on TMD Treatment of Police Officers
Stress is an important cause factor of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and Police Officers are exposed to stress. Aim of the study was to evaluate clinical and electromyographically the effect of two different occlusal splints…
- Trial name
- NCT01376973
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Ankle Injuries, Foot Injury
How is Calf Muscle Endurance Related to Ankle Injuries in TeamGym Athletes?
The specific aims of this study are to: describe how many heel raises and side hops TG athletes of various ages can perform and how far they can jump, one leg at a time.
- Conditions
- Ankle Injuries, Foot Injury, Overuse Injury, Ankle Sprains
- Trial name
- NCT05323773
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 107 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Susanne Beischer
High Altitude
High Altitude Muscle Recovery
To understand alterations in glycogen and molecular regulation of skeletal muscle glucose uptake, glycogen synthesis, and muscle protein recovery when consuming CHO (glucose) or CHO+PRO (glucose + whey) post-exercise during…
- Trial name
- HAMR (NCT06392373)
- Testing
- CHO+PRO, CHO
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Frail Elderly Syndrome, Sarcopenia
Physical Fitness, Body Composition and Frailty in Elderly People.Exercise Program Effecsts. EXERNET Elder 3.0
One of the major changes occurring in developed societies is a significant ageing of the population. Nowadays, because of an enhanced life expectancy, 17% of the Spanish population is composed of people over 65 and the number is…
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly Syndrome, Sarcopenia, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- EXERNETElder (NCT03831841)
- Testing
- Multicomponent exercise programe
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Muscle Loss
Carnitine Supplementation and Skeletal Muscle Mass
The primary aim of the current research project is to investigate the effect of carnitine supplementation on muscle strength and body composition.
- Trial name
- ROM (NCT05009641)
- Testing
- L-carnitine
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
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