Clinical trials: Muscle Dysfunction
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease
Skeletal Muscle as a Mediator of Exercise Induced Effects on Metabolism & Cognitive Function: Role for Myokines & miRNAs
The purpose of this study is to determine specific changes in muscle secretory profile (myokines, miRNA) in association with neurodegenerative disease progression and metabolic dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson Disease, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- Brain-Muscle (NCT02253732)
- Testing
- 3 months exercise intervention program
- Where
- 2 sites in Slovakia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Slovak Academy of Sciences
Fibromyalgia, Sexual Dysfunction
Fibromyalgia and Sexual Functıonal Dısorder and Sexual Therapy
investigators aim to re-evaluate the findings of Fibromyalgia in patients whose FSFI scores return to normal levels after sexual therapy, by identifying patients with sexual dysfunction according to the FSFI scale applied in…
- Trial name
- NCT05272345
- Testing
- sexual therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Cancer Related Fatigue, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic
Research for Pathophysiology of Cancer Related Fatigue (CRF) and Chronic Fatigue (CFS/ME)
Research for Pathophysiology of Cancer Related Fatigue (CRF) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) by Lipidomics, Metabolomics, Intestinal and Peritoneal Microbiome Analysis and Exome Analysis and Investigation of a Possible…
- Trial name
- IMPROFA (NCT03773003)
- Testing
- Probiotics
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universität des Saarlandes
Osteoarthritis
Chronic Muscle Disuse in the Elderly
The purpose of this study is to define the effects of chronic disuse on skeletal muscle structure and function in elderly individuals at the cellular and molecular level by examining elderly characterized by chronic muscle disuse…
- Trial name
- NCT01190046
- Testing
- Resistance exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont
Functional Voice Disorder, Psychogenic Voice Disorder
Autonomic Dysfunction in Functional Dysphonia
The first objective of this research project is to compare the occurrence and frequency of symptoms and/or disorders related to autonomic dysfunction in patients with functional dysphonia with gender- and age-matched vocally…
- Conditions
- Functional Voice Disorder, Psychogenic Voice Disorder, Muscle Tension Dysphonia
- Trial name
- NCT06100601
- Testing
- ANS regulation therapy, conventional voice therapy (CVT), ANS regulation therapy + CVT
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Abdominal Hypertension, Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Updated Abdominal Compartment Society Consensus Definitions
An international team of experts is working on a project called updated WSACS consensus definitions. The goals of this study are to: 1. To generate expert consensus on the definitions and classification of IAH and ACS. 2.
- Trial name
- WSACS (NCT07563842)
- Testing
- Delphi study
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Lublin
Vaginismus, Sexual Dysfunctions
Evaluation and Comparison of Women Pelvic Floor With and Without Sexual Dysfunction (Vaginismus)
Sexuality is considered one of the pillars of quality of life, an integral part of the personality of each individual. Being a basic human being need, it cannot be separated from other aspects of life.
- Conditions
- Vaginismus, Sexual Dysfunctions, Muscular Hypertonicity, Muscle Tone Poor
- Trial name
- NCT03176069
- Testing
- Evaluation and Comparison of women pelvic floor with and without sexual dysfunction, The physiotherapeutic treatment
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
Down Syndrome, Autonomic Dysfunction
Exploring Sympathetic Nervous System Function in Individuals With Down Syndrome
Down syndrome (DS), the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability, is associated with widespread organ dysfunction, including abnormalities in the autonomic nervous system (ANS).
- Trial name
- DIVE (NCT07238465)
- Testing
- Cold Stress, Maximal Dynamic Exercise, Isometric Handgrip Exercise with Post-Exercise Muscle Ischemia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Duchenne Muscular Distrophy (DMD)
Endomysial Fibrosis, Muscular Inflammatory Response and Calcium Homeostasis Dysfunction in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common and devastating form of muscular dystrophy, caused by an X-chromosome gene mutation resulting in the absence of the protein dystrophin.
- Trial name
- NCT01823783
- Testing
- Muscle biopsy
- Where
- 7 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Leiomyoma, Incontinence
Uterine Artery Embolization and Pelvic Floor Symptoms
The objective of this study is to determine whether women who are already receiving treatment for their fibroids (ie. UAE) demonstrate improvement in urinary symptoms and sexual dysfunction as well.
- Conditions
- Leiomyoma, Incontinence, Prolapse
- Trial name
- NCT00827645
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Treatment of Temporomandibular Dysfunction With Hypertonic Dextrose Injection
Dysfunction of the jaw, associated with pain in the jaw or about the jaw in the face can be quite long lasting and debilitating.
- Trial name
- NCT01706172
- Testing
- Injection of 20% dextrose/ 0.2% lidocaine, Injection of 1 ml of 0.8 Sterile water /0.2% lidocaine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chisel Peak Medical Clinic
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome., Muscular Diseases.
Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Acupuncture as a Treatment in Patients Diagnosed With CFS.
background: The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) presents many disturbances multidimensional affect holistically to people who have the disease and current management of fatigue, pain, anxiety, depression and sleep disturbances…
- Conditions
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome., Muscular Diseases., Cognitive Impairment, Sleep Disturbances
- Trial name
- AV/AS (NCT01907711)
- Testing
- Acupuncture.
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Vall d'Hebron
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Sprain, Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction
Validating the Speckle Tracking Methods on Soft Tissue Strain, Displacement, and Roles in Physical Therapy
This three-year research project aims to test the hypothesis that strain and displacement characteristics of human soft tissues are influenced by (1) habitual physical activity, (2) functional impairment, and (3) training…
- Conditions
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Sprain, Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation, Ultrasound Evaluation
- Trial name
- NCT07485530
- Testing
- blood flow restriction training, nordic exercise training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Urology, Pediatric Disorder
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises in Pediatric Patients
Dysfunctional voiding (DY) is one of the most common conditions in children. Various treatments are available. Participants will be randomly assigned to either PFMT (Group I) or PFMT+DNS (Group II).
- Trial name
- NCT07267364
- Testing
- PFMT
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
Fibromyalgia, Autonomic Dysfunction
Association Between Autonomic Dysfunction and Choroidal Vascularity Index in Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is frequently accompanied by autonomic nervous system dysfunction, often characterized by sympathetic predominance.
- Trial name
- NCT07345546
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
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
Diastasis Recti Abdominis Postpartum Period Cesarean Section Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
Impact of Post-Cesarean Abdomino-Pelvic Training on Diastasis Recti and Sexual Function
This study aims to investigate the effects of a specific exercise program on physical recovery and sexual health in women who have had a cesarean section.
- Trial name
- APPT-S (NCT07575490)
- Testing
- Abdomino-Pelvic Power-Training Program, Standard Postpartum Follow-up
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harran University
Dyspareunia
What is the Nature of Pelvic Floor Muscle Involvement in Dyspareunia?
Dyspareunia, or pain experienced by women during penetrative sexual activities, affects the psychological and sexual health of more than one in five Canadian women [1], yet its pathophysiology is poorly understood [2-4] and…
- Trial name
- NCT04234555
- Testing
- Corticomotor excitability to the pelvic floor muscles, Pelvic floor muscle response to pressure applied at the vulvar vestibule, Pressure pain threshold (PPS)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ottawa
Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
Brain Structure and Clinical Endpoints in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2
Nearly two-third of patients with myotonic dystrophy type 2 (DM2) report that impaired cognition is among the most disabling symptoms and deeply affects their quality of life.
- Trial name
- BraCE-DM2 (NCT05854433)
- Testing
- Non-interventional study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Cancer Survivors, Healthy Participant
A Study to Evaluate the Effects of the Combination of GI-102 With GIB-7 on Biomarkers of Aging in Healthy Adults and Cancer Survivors
This Phase 2a clinical study (GIANTS-1) aims to evaluate a novel dual-combination strategy using GI-102 and GIB-7 to address key pathological features of aging, including immunosenescence (the aging of the immune system)…
- Conditions
- Cancer Survivors, Healthy Participant, Elderly
- Trial name
- GIANTS-1 (NCT07363057)
- Testing
- GI-102 in combination with GIB-7
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GI Innovation, Inc.