Clinical trials: Muscle Disorders
Muscle Weakness, Muscle Loss
Power Training on Muscle Quality and Functional Capacity in Women Aged 65-75.
Muscle power training has proven to be an effective intervention to prevent sarcopenia and frailty in old people. In the last decade, new concepts related to the functionality of old people have been generated, such as muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT04315662
- Testing
- Muscle power training with velocity loss (VL) of 10%, Muscle power training with velocity loss (VL) of 30%
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad del Valle, Colombia
Long COVID, PTLDs
A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Role of T-Cell Dysfunction in Patients Who Present Symptoms Associated With Long COVID, Lyme Disease and Myalic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Using the Vira Immune Fluorospot T Cell Assay
This is a longitudinal observational study recruiting individuals that have attended three clinical sites with symptoms associated with a diagnosis of long COVID, PTLDS or ME/CFS.
- Conditions
- Long COVID, PTLDs, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) (ICD-10 G93.3)
- Trial name
- NCT06731179
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ViraxBio Labs
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Effect of Laser Therapy Versus Anterior Re-positioning Splint in the Treatment of Disc Displacement With Reduction
comparing the effects of Laser therapy with anterior re-positioning splint and a placebo group on clinical signs and symptoms of temporo-mandibular dis-function and assessing articular disc morphology and configuration with…
- Trial name
- NCT03576079
- Testing
- Laser therapy, anterior re-positioning splint, inactive Laser therapy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Neurogenic Bowel
Electrical Stimulation of Abdominal Muscles for Bowel Management in People With Spinal Cord Injury
A well-managed bowel program is an essential part of daily life for many people with a SCI. Nevertheless, constipation is frequently reported (42-95%).
- Trial name
- BOWMAN (NCT04307303)
- Testing
- abdominal functional electrical stimulation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Cardiac Autonomic Function
Respiratory dysfunction is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Air stacking is a clearance airway technique frequently used but its effects on cardiac autonomic function in…
- Trial name
- NCT01522079
- Testing
- Air stacking manuever
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centro Universitário Augusto Motta
Statin Intolerance
Effects of Epicatechin on Statins for Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Impaired Exercise Capacity
The purpose of this study is to gain insight into the side-effects of statin consumption, and assess the ability of epicatechin (a compound in dark chocolate) to counteract or reverse these changes.
- Trial name
- NCT02490527
- Testing
- Pure epicatechin capsules (50mg), Simvastatin (40mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Fibromyalgia
The Innate Central Nervous System Immune Response to an Experimental Immune Challenge in People With Fibromyalgia
The major goal of this study is to determine if the innate immune response is dysregulated in people with fibromyalgia, compared to healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT04263454
- Testing
- Endotoxin, Escherichia Coli, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lumbar Disc Herniation, Lumbar Degenerative Disease
Multivariate Analysis and Machine Learning Model Risk Prediction of Recurrent Pain After PLIF Surgery for Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease At Long-term Follow-up
The study was a clinical retrospective study designed to investigate risk factors for long-term recurrent pain after PLIF in patients with lumbar degenerative disease and to improve patient outcomes
- Conditions
- Lumbar Disc Herniation, Lumbar Degenerative Disease, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT06622356
- Testing
- MRI with Eovist
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 452 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hao Liu
Contracture
Effect of a Protein-enriched Drink on Muscle Function
There is no conclusive evidence about the effect of intake of protein-enriched drink after and acute high intensity exercise bout on muscle function and damage.
- Trial name
- SPORTEUS (NCT02385357)
- Testing
- Protein-enriched drink
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Puleva Biotech
Military Operational Stress Reaction, Malnutrition (Calorie)
Effects of Protein Supplementation on Lean Body Mass Recovery From Extreme Military Training
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the physiological consequences of extreme military training and determine whether protein supplementation enhances recovery by promoting gains in lean body mass.
- Conditions
- Military Operational Stress Reaction, Malnutrition (Calorie), Weight Loss, Muscle Wasting
- Trial name
- NCT02057094
- Testing
- Protein, High-Protein, and Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Core Stability
Temporomandibular Joint Problems and Core Stabilization
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between temporomandibular joint problems, head posture, tongue strength, and endurance with core stabilization.
- Trial name
- NCT06034756
- Testing
- TMJ dysfunction, Maximum pain-free mouth opening (MMO), Forward head posture
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University
Respiratory Disease
Stretching of the Diaphragm and Cervical Impulse Technique and Its Possible Spirometric Changes
This study investigates the effect of two different techniques, stretching of the diaphragm and cervical level impulse technique C3-C4, in the possible spirometric changes, vital capacity (CV), maximum expiratory flow (PEF) and…
- Trial name
- NCT03732222
- Testing
- Stretching the diaphragm muscle, Impulse technique in rotation of cervical level 3 and 4, Combined technique of diaphragm muscle stretch and cervical rotation impulse technique level 3 and 4
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Parkinson's Disease, Somatosensory Disorders
Somatosensory Dysfunction as the Underlying Mechanism of Upper Limbs Motor Blocks in People With Parkinson's Disease
Motor blocks during gait and upper limb movements (FOULs) are a disabling and common motor impairment in mild to severe stages of Parkinson's disease (PD).
- Trial name
- NCT02610257
- Testing
- Mechanical stimulus (vibration) applied on the forearm
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Osteoporosis
Effect of Bone on Vibration-Induced Muscle Electrical Activity
The aim of this study is to investigate effects of femur exposed to vibration on the rest muscle electrical activity of hip adductors in cases with postmenopausal osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- PMO-WBV-sEMG (NCT01367041)
- Testing
- vibration
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
Shoulder Pain, Bone Mineral Density
BFR After Bicep Tenodesis
A randomized controlled pilot study evaluating the effect of occlusion training on bone density and function of the upper extremity following a biceps tenodesis.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain, Bone Mineral Density, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT03437239
- Testing
- Delfi PTS II Portable Tourniquet System
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical Center
Musculoskeletal Pain, Osteoarthritis
Clinical Outcomes of Autologous Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Injections for Musculoskeletal Conditions
The use of Bone Marrow Autologous Collection (BMAC) in musculoskeletal conditions including osteoarthritis and tendon injuries has been growing. Outcome evidence continues to be sparse.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Osteoarthritis, Tendinopathy, Sprains Strain
- Trial name
- NCT02981394
- Testing
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Mechanisms of Cell Death in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy is a genetically based disease that affects motor neurons in the spinal cord and leads to muscle wasting and weakness.
- Trial name
- NCT01754441
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Ketosis, Resistance Exercise
Acute Effects of Ketone Monoester Co-Ingestion With Dietary Protein on Whole-Body Phenylalanine Oxidation, Phenylalanine Retention, and Myofibrillar Protein Breakdown Following Resistance Exercise in Older Males
The goal of this trial is to determine if ketone monoester supplementation in conjunction with protein supplementation in the post exercise period can augment whole-body protein metabolism following resistance exercise in older…
- Conditions
- Ketosis, Resistance Exercise, Dietary Protein, Aging
- Trial name
- KET-OLD-M (NCT07884513)
- Testing
- Ketone Monoester + Dietary Protein (KET+PRO), Dietary Protein (PRO), Resistance Exercise
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Menopause
Relationship Between Genitourinary and Respiratory Symptoms in Postmanopause
The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between genitourinary system symptoms and respiratory function and respiratory muscle strength in postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT07651566
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Fibromyalgia, Healthy Volunteers
Explosive Synchronization of Brain Network Activity in Chronic Pain
This project is being conducted to evaluate the impact of explosive synchronization (ES) and its treatment with non-invasive brain stimulation in fibromyalgia (FM).
- Trial name
- NCT04606095
- Testing
- EEG, Neuroimaging EEG/fMRI (Aim 1), HD-tDCS treatments
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
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