Clinical trials: Muscle Dysfunction
Posterior Shoulder Tightness
The Effects of Eccentric-focused Exercise on Posterior Shoulder Tightness in Symptomatic Overhead Athletes
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of shoulder eccentric exercise training on shoulder mobility, rotator cuff strength, pain and dysfunction, scapular kinematics and muscle activation in symptomatic overhead…
- Trial name
- NCT05305196
- Testing
- Eccentric-focused exercises, Stretching exercises, Hot pack
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
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
Cognitive Disorders, Muscular Disorders, Atrophic
Dietary Strategy to Tackle Cognitive and Locomotor Abilities in Early Elderly Subjects
Polyphenols, precisely resveratrol, with red wine as the most substantial source, was associated with improvements in cognitive function.
- Trial name
- WinAging (NCT06871384)
- Testing
- Nonalcoholic red wine group (Intervention group), Drinking water group (Control group)
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Involvement of Nervous System in Muscle Weakness in COPD Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether nervous system alterations and motor drive failure can contribute to muscle weakness in COPD during voluntary movement.
- Trial name
- DesCoM-1 (NCT01679782)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 137 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- 5 Santé
Aging, Oxidative Stress
Targeting Oxidative Stress to Prevent Vascular and Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction During Disuse
Prolonged periods of reduced activity are associated with decreased vascular function and muscle atrophy. Physical inactivity due to acute hospitalization is also associated with impaired recovery, hospital readmission, and…
- Conditions
- Aging, Oxidative Stress, Vascular Endothelium, Skeletal Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT04351113
- Testing
- MITO-AO, PB-125, Passive Leg Movement (PLM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Joel Trinity
Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognitive Aging
Three-month Chan-Chung Qigong Improves Physical Function Performance and Quality of Life
The purpose of this study aimed to evaluate the effect of the three-month Chan-Chung qigong program in improving physical functional performance and quality of life in patients with mild to moderate cognitive impairments.A…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognitive Aging, Grip, Exercise Training
- Trial name
- NCT04904991
- Testing
- Chan-Chuang qigong
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
Frailty Syndrome, Cognitive Impairment
Successful Aging and Frailty
Frailty is the term commonly utilized to describe the geriatric syndrome that exposes the elderly to increased risk of negative health-related events.
- Conditions
- Frailty Syndrome, Cognitive Impairment, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- SAFe (NCT03963050)
- Testing
- Exercise Training, Exercise Training + Cognitive Training, Control
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Balance, TMJ, Social Adaptive Assessment in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The aim of our study is to evaluate temporomandibular joint (TMJ), cervical posture, balance, dual-task performance, and social adaptation skills in individuals with autism.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Postural; Defect
- Trial name
- NCT06721104
- Testing
- Dual Task, Functional Balance, Social Adaptation Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University
Intraabdominal Hypertension, Multi-Organ Disorder
Correlation Between Intra-abdominal Pressure, Biomarkers of Bacterial Translocation and Intestinal Wall Damage
Main scientific hypotheses of the project: 1. The level of intestinal microflora translocation markers and biomarkers of intestinal wall damage the in the blood serum correlates with the level of intra-abdominal pressure…
- Conditions
- Intraabdominal Hypertension, Multi-Organ Disorder, Translocation Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06221293
- Testing
- immunoenzyme analysis
- Where
- 5 sites in Kazakhstan
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karaganda Medical University
Elderly Persons
Hypoxia and Exercise in the Elderly
Ageing is the primary risk factor for most chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes mellitus. Sarcopenia and muscular mitochondrial dysfunction with aging are crucial mechanisms leading to decreased exercise tolerance and…
- Trial name
- NCT02196623
- Testing
- Hypoxic exercise, Normoxic Exercise
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hannover Medical School
Mechanical Ventilation Complication
Specific Small RNA in Plasma for Predicting Diaphragm Dysfunction in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Through the literature screening of MyomiRX 7, the detection of mechanical ventilation group, difficult withdrawal unit and healthy adult plasma levels of MyomiRX in the evaluation of function and skeletal muscle thickness of the…
- Trial name
- NCT03172169
- Testing
- no Intervention
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Southeast University, China
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
Respiratory Functions and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients With Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
In our study, it was aimed to evaluate respiratory functions and respiratory muscle strength in patients diagnosed with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) and to compare them with healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT05271396
- Testing
- Clinical Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Heart Failure, Congestive
Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction in Heart Failure
Patients suffering from congestive heart failure report reduced exercise capacity. This skeletal muscle dysfunction is also detectable when using small muscle groups which should not put any demand on the heart.
- Trial name
- NCT00156234
- Testing
- One-knee extension ergometer
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ullevaal University Hospital
Torticollis Congenital, Motor Development
Development in Children Diagnosed With Congenital Muscular Torticollis
It has been thought that head position may affect the shoulder, rib cage and abdominal muscles, which may have a negative effect on posture control and movement development, sensory-motor coordination and cause retardation in…
- Conditions
- Torticollis Congenital, Motor Development, Sensory Integration Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT06879314
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Hepatitis C, Chronic, Cognition Disorders
Study of Cerebral Function in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Infection (HCV/CNS)
Patients with HCV infection often suffer from chronic fatigue, depression and reduced cognition, even before evolving severe liver fibrosis, liver cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy.
- Conditions
- Hepatitis C, Chronic, Cognition Disorders, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Major Depressive Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00788918
- Testing
- Interferon and ribavirin
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Pain, Discomfort
Association Among Pain Perception, Severity of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, and Spinal Health in Caregivers of Stroke Individuals
This study aims to examine pain perception, temporomandibular disorder severity and spine health in caregivers of stroke patients.
- Conditions
- Pain, Discomfort, Caregiver, Temporomandibular Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT06052735
- Testing
- Correlation research
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Bilateral
TMJ Dysfunction Following Use of SAD
The aim of this study is to assess how the use of a breathing tube (Supraglottic Airway Device) can affect the function of the jaw joint (Temporomandibular joint) movement.
- Trial name
- NCT04103047
- Testing
- SAD
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Prostate Cancer (Adenocarcinoma), Radical Prostatectomy
Evaluation of Pelvic Floor Function and Psychosocial Sequelae Following Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer
This observational cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the effects of radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer on pelvic floor function and psychosocial well-being.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer (Adenocarcinoma), Radical Prostatectomy, Urinary Incontinence (UI), Erectile Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy
- Trial name
- NCT07693647
- Testing
- No Interventions
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Diaphragmatic Paralysis
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Exertional Breathlessness in Patients With Unilateral Diaphragm Paralysis
Treatment options for unilateral diaphragm paralysis are limited. Diaphragmatic plication via mini thoracotomy is sometimes considered in the University Hospital Leuven if severe symptoms persist for longer than 12 months after…
- Trial name
- NCT04563468
- Testing
- Strength inspiratory muscle training, Endurance inspiratory muscle training
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Smartphone Addiction, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Smartphone Addiction and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in Individuals With Nonspecific Neck Pain
It has been reported that excessive use of smartphones increases the stress on the cervical spine, and changes in cervical curvature and pain in the muscles around the neck are associated with the increase in stress.
- Trial name
- NCT05331989
- Testing
- patient group/ healthy group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University