Clinical trials: Muscle Disorders
Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Clinical Study on Implicit Learning, Comorbidity and Stress Vulnerability in Chronic Functional Pain
The project investigates on the role of pain avoidance, comorbidity and stress response for the development of chronic somatic and visceral pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00222209
- Testing
- Experimental heat pain model
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitätsmedizin Mannheim
Chronic Tendinopathy
Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy (PNT) Versus Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) With PNT in the Treatment of Chronic Tendinosis
Tendinopathy is a clinical syndrome of chronic pain and tendon degeneration that impairs a person's ability to perform daily activities and recreation.
- Trial name
- NCT01833598
- Testing
- PNT + PRP, PNT alone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Obesity, Overweight
Low Carbohydrate and Conventional Diets Associated to Resistance Training on Muscle Fitness and Health Markers
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of two different diets (low carbohydrate - LCD and conventional - CONV) on body composition, strength performance, muscle mass and biomarkers of health in overweight adults…
- Trial name
- LCD-RT (NCT01096836)
- Testing
- macronutrient and energy manipulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Gama Filho
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)
Diagnostic Study Accuracy of Jaw Motion Analyzer(JMA) Versus Research Diagnostic Criteria(RDC/TMD) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI) for Temporomandibular Disorders Among Patients With Chronic Orofacial Pain.
The goal of this diagnostic accuracy study is to determine the diagnostic accuracy of jaw motion analyzer(JMA) in terms of sensitivity and specificity with target cut of points used by valid reference standards which will be the…
- Trial name
- NCT07486609
- Testing
- The Jaw Motion Analyzer (JMA, Zebris, Germany) as the index test, Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disoders, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Diabete Type 2, Obesity
Effect of Soleus Muscle Push Ups on Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Markers, Soleus Endurance, and Adipocytokines Between Type 2 Diabetic, Overweight/Obese and Normal Weight Individuals.
The study aims to investigate the impact of Soleus Push Ups (SPU) on Soleus Muscle endurance, Oxidative Stress Markers, Inflammatory markers and Adipocytokines among people in the United Arab Emirates.
- Conditions
- Diabete Type 2, Obesity, Overweight
- Trial name
- NCT06450847
- Testing
- Soleus Muscle Push Up Exercise, Other Exercise
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sharjah
Sarcopenia
The Role of Muscle Protein Breakdown in the Regulation of Muscle Quality in Frail Elderly Individuals
The purpose of this study is to investigate mechanisms underlying the reduction in muscle quality (the ratio between muscle strength and muscle size) with aging, and to investigate how these factors are affected by strength…
- Trial name
- NCT03326648
- Testing
- Strength training, Protein supplementation
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Truls Raastad
Males, Untrained
Running Effect on Cardiovascular and Muscular Parameters
The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of 16 weeks of running exercise on various parameters related to heart, vascular systems, blood, and muscle in untrained males 30-50 years old.
- Conditions
- Males, Untrained, 30-50 Years Old, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT01406730
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Muscle Weakness
Combination Treatment With BTL-899 and HPM-6000UF Devices II
This study will evaluate the clinical efficacy of the BTL-899 and HPM-6000UF devices in combination for non-invasive strengthening of the core muscles and overall improvement in quality of life in female patients after childbirth.
- Trial name
- NCT05713864
- Testing
- BTL-899, HPM-6000UF
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BTL Industries Ltd.
Abnormality, Congenital
Relationship of Muscular Agenesis: Thin Plantar and Palmar Long as a Biomarker of Injury and Performance Marker in the Lower Limb and Upper Limb Respectively
This study investigates muscle agenesis, specifically the absence of the palmaris longus and plantaris muscles, and its effects on injury risk, strength, and performance.
- Trial name
- MA-TP-PL (NCT06448832)
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Core Stabilization, Trunk Muscle Endurance
Core Stabilization Training in Child and Adolescent Underwater Rugby Athletes
Demographic information of children aged 9-17 who volunteer to participate in the study and who play underwater rugby will be recorded, and all participants; respiratory function will be assessed with a portable spirometer…
- Conditions
- Core Stabilization, Trunk Muscle Endurance, Respiratory Function, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT06728267
- Testing
- Core stabilization training, Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ozden Gokcek
Type 2 Diabetes
Regulation of Tissue Lipolysis by Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes
Inadequate suppression of intramuscular and adipose tissue lipolysis, and consequent excessive delivery of fatty acids to ectopic tissues (e.g.
- Trial name
- NCT01680133
- Testing
- Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Muscle Metabolism and Oxygenation During Localized Fatigue-exercise in COPD
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether a localized exercise, in which cardiorespiratory demand is reduced, will result in greater limb muscle fatigue in patients with COPD as a consequence of muscle oxygenation and…
- Trial name
- NCT01909544
- Testing
- Fatiguing exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Sarcopenia, Frailty
Prevalence of Two Major Geriatric Syndromes: Sarcopenia and Frailty
Sarcopenia and frailty are two major syndromes in older adults. They are shown to be associated with low levels of functioning and higher rates of morbidity and mortality.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Frailty, Frailty Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT04146844
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
Pain Management, Fibromyalgia
Effects of Adding Motor Imagery Training to Exercise on Pain, Fibromyalgia Impact, and Kinesiophobia in Women With Fibromyalgia: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Aim: To evaluate the effects of adding motor imagery training to exercise on pain, fibromyalgia impact, and kinesiophobia in women with fibromyalgia, and compare imagery ability and kinesiophobia with healthy volunteers.
- Conditions
- Pain Management, Fibromyalgia, Imagery, Psychotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT07883434
- Testing
- Motor imagery
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ufuk University
Frailty, Sarcopenia
Investigation of the Effects of Frailty and Sarcopenia on Postoperative Recovery and Complications in Geriatric Patients
After obtaining ethical approval, 42 patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) scores I-III who were scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia were included in our prospective study.
- Trial name
- NCT06889714
- Testing
- ultrasonography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Epstein-Barr Virus as a Possible Cause for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to understand what causes a continuing fatigue for a long time with a number of symptoms occurring at the same time (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-CFS).
- Trial name
- NCT00433355
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Leiomyoma
Superior Hypogastric Nerve Block for Pain Control Post-uterine Fibroid Embolization
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is now an accepted treatment of uterine fibroids. However the procedure is often very painful and, in many centres, patients are admitted overnight with patient controlled analgesic (PCA) pumps…
- Trial name
- NCT02270255
- Testing
- Superior hypogastric nerve block, 0.75% Ropivacaine, Subcutaneous injection
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Fibromyalgia
Influence of Exercise Type, Pain Mechanisms, and Biopsychosocial Contributions to Pain Relief in Those With Fibromyalgia
The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence different types of exercise, pain mechanisms, and biopsychosocial contributions on how people with and without fibromyalgia report pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03778385
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marquette University
Healthy
Chairless Chair Exoskeleton. Work-physiological-biomechanical Analysis of the Lower Extremities
Standing work is associated with increased risks of venous and musculoskeletal disorders; particularly low back pain is commonly reported in prolonged standing work.
- Trial name
- NCT03134144
- Testing
- Exoskeleton "Chairless Chair"
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Knee Osteoarthritis (Knee OA)
Neuromuscular Control and Motor Unit Behavior in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
This study aims to examine the effects of moderate-intensity strength training, performed with or without an unloading knee orthosis (valgus-corrective or sham mode), on muscle function, motor unit behavior, and force modulation…
- Trial name
- NCT07544693
- Testing
- the strengthening program
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.