Clinical trials: Muscle Disorders
Temporomandibular Disorder
Investigation and Modulation of the Mu-opioid Mechanisms in TMD (in Vivo)
In this study, this team of researchers will investigate the impact of chronic temporomandibular disorder suffering on the endogenous μ-opioid system in vivo, arguably one of the principal endogenous pain modulatory systems in…
- Trial name
- NCT03724032
- Testing
- HD-tDCS*
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Healthy, Obesity
Mitochondrial Function in Circulating Cells and Muscle Tissue
The main goal of this project is to determine whether mitochondrial function in circulating cells is related to that measured in the muscle fibers of the same subjects.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Obesity, Insulin Sensitivity, Women
- Trial name
- MitoWomen (NCT02700698)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Inflammation, Insulin Resistance
Mechanisms of Insulin Resistance in Humans
The Objectives of the study are to: (1)compare the inflammatory response and insulin resistance in skeletal muscles during a systemic infusion of lipid with that during a local infusion of lipid into the femoral artery.
- Trial name
- NCT00330967
- Testing
- 20% Intralipid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Sarcopenia, High Blood Pressure
The Impact of a Resistance Training Intervention on Blood Pressure Control in Older Adults With Sarcopenia
Current prevention and treatment of high blood pressure (BP) in sarcopenia, by non-pharmacological approaches remain limited and are far from optimal.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension
- Trial name
- INERTIA (NCT04255745)
- Testing
- progressive resistance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Sacroiliac Strain, Low Back Pain
Correction of Low Back Pain From Sacroiliac Malrotation With a Simple in Home Exercise
60 participants with low back pain will be examined to determine the direction and extent of sacroiliac malrotation. If malrotation exists, they will be randomized to 3 treatment groups: 1 will be taught how to use their thigh to…
- Trial name
- SIbackpain (NCT03888235)
- Testing
- Immediate corrective exercises, Immediate use of pelvic support belt, Delayed treatment
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Polycytemia Vera
Placebo-Corrected Effects of Therapeutic Dose (100 mg) and Supratherapeutic Dose (300 mg) of ITF2357 (Givinostat) and Moxifloxacin on QT/QTC Interval
The study will evaluate the effect of a therapeutic dose and a supratherapeutic dose of ITF2357 on the QT/QTc interval.
- Trial name
- NCT04821063
- Testing
- ITF2357 10 mg/mL, Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Italfarmaco
Stroke
Skeletal Muscle Properties and the Metabolic Cost of Walking Post-stroke
Of the ~700,000 persons who suffer a stroke each year, only 50% recover the ability to perform unlimited community walking. One mechanism contributing to locomotor dysfunction post-stroke is an increased metabolic cost of walking…
- Trial name
- NCT00721357
- Testing
- Treadmill walking, Magnetic resonance spectroscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Free Fatty Acids and Vascular Function in Subjects With Diabetes
This study will test the hypothesis that reduction in release of free fatty acids from adipocytes will restore insulin-mediated endothelium-dependent vasodilation and skeletal muscle glucose metabolism in subject with type 2…
- Trial name
- NCT00153179
- Testing
- acipimox
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Tennis Elbow, Epicondylitis, Lateral Humeral
A Randomized Control Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Autologous Blood Injection Versus Local Corticosteroid Injection for Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis, is a common problem encountered in the orthopaedic practice. Histopathological reports have shown that lateral epicondylitis is not an inflammatory process but a degenerative condition termed 'tendinosis'.
- Trial name
- NCT00947765
- Testing
- Autologous blood injection, Local corticosteroid injection
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dojode, Chetan M., MBBS, MS
Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis
Acetaminophen and Impaired Musculoskeletal Adaptations to Exercise Training
The purpose of this study is to determine if taking the pain reliever acetaminophen (ACET) interferes with some of the benefits of weight lifting on muscles and bone density in older men.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT01083901
- Testing
- Resistance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Pain
Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome With Lidocaine Injection and Physical Therapy.
Background: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) of the shoulder girdle and cervical region is a common musculoskeletal problem that is often chronic or recurrent.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Pain, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01250184
- Testing
- Physical therapy, Lidocaine injection, Lidocaine injection + physical therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Colombia
- Volunteers
- 127 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Grupo Rehabilitacion en Salud
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Comparison of Repetitive Magnetic Stimulation and Exercise on Quadriceps Function in COPD
Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients develop leg weakness and a reduced walking capacity, due to reduced leg muscle oxygen-utilising capacity (OUC).
- Trial name
- NCT00737698
- Testing
- Exercise, Repetitive magnetic stimulation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Age-Related Sarcopenia, Muscle Loss
Impact of Protein and Alkali Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle in Older Adults
The central hypothesis is that higher protein intake and a neutralizing alkaline salt supplement will improve muscle performance and mass, compared to their respective placebos, in older men and postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT04048616
- Testing
- whey protein isolate, potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3), microcrystalline cellulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 141 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Muscle Relaxants
Fade Upon TOF Stimulation Induced by Succinylcholine
Muscle relaxants are medications used during surgery to facilitate surgical access. The effect of the muscle relaxant medications is measured by stimulation a motor nerve and measuring the force of the resultant muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT02425449
- Testing
- Succinylcholine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toledo Health Science Campus
Osteoporosis
Treatment of Osteopenia With Melatonin
The aim of the study is to assess the effect of melatonin treatment in patients with osteopenia on BMD, muscle function, quality of life and calcium homeostasis.
- Trial name
- MelaOst (NCT01690000)
- Testing
- Melatonin
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Pain, Chronic, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic
Activate For Life: mHealth Intervention To Address Pain And Fatigue In Low-income Older Adults Aging In Place
The Overall Aim of the present proposal is to evaluate the feasibility of an integrated mind-body intervention, Activate for Life, to improve overall physical activity and mental health and reduce pain and fatigue, resulting in…
- Conditions
- Pain, Chronic, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Aging
- Trial name
- Activate (NCT03853148)
- Testing
- Otago, Gentle yogic breathing, Behavioral Activation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Healthy
A Study To Evaluate The Pharmacokinetics, Excretion, Mass Balance and Metabolism of PF-07265803
The purpose of this study is to assess the pharmacokinetics, excretion, mass balance and metabolism of PF-07265803 (formerly known as ARRY-371797) in approximately 6 healthy adult male participants.
- Trial name
- NCT05286281
- Testing
- PF-07265803
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Urinary Incontinence, Prostate Cancer
Perioperative Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence Home Telehealth Program
Many men develop urine leakage after prostate cancer surgery. Usually it is temporary, but pelvic floor muscle training and exercise (including urine control strategies) have been shown to reduce the time to regaining urine…
- Trial name
- ProsTel (NCT01960998)
- Testing
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Training, Perioperative Care and Wetness Management
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 245 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Diabetes, Obesity
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Lipid Infusion on Toll Like Receptor 4 (TLR4) Signaling
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a lipid infusion can up-regulate toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) signaling in human subjects
- Trial name
- NCT01740817
- Testing
- Intralipid 20%, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Muscular Atrophy
Preventing the Loss of Muscle and Function in Hospitalized Older Adults
One third of independent older adults over the age of 65y will be hospitalized for an acute medical illness, injury, or operative procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT02566590
- Testing
- NMES, Protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah