Clinical trials: Muscle Dysfunction
Cognitive Impairment
Impact of Resistance Training Volume on Cognitive Function and Physical Performance in Cognitively Impaired Individuals
This research project aims to analyze the effects of different resistance training volumes on cognitive function, oxidative stress, inflammatory markers, lipid profile, glycemic status, muscle damage, hemodynamic response, and…
- Trial name
- TRAIN4BRAIN (NCT06528951)
- Testing
- Control Phase ( 6Weeks), 15% increase in resistance training volume (10 Weeks), 30% increase in resistance training volume (10 Weeks)
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- University of Beira Interior
Bipolar Disorders, Oral Health
Oral and Jaw Health in Bipolar Patients
The assessment of oral health, jaw health and related problems in bipolar patients is important to provide a holistic approach to patients in terms of physical, mental and psychosocial aspects and to improve quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT06034769
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Ginkgo Biloba: Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction
The purpose of this study is to provide the first empirical examination of the effects of Ginkgo biloba (GBE), sex therapy, and a combination of the two on subjective and physiological measures of sexual function in women who are…
- Trial name
- NCT00034021
- Testing
- Ginkgo Biloba, Sex Therapy (genital focus)
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
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
Sepsis, Atrophy
HO-1 and Muscle Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Sepsis
The current project was designed to examine dynamic changes in muscle wasting during sepsis. Researchers will focus the mitochondrial dysfunction of muscle cells and investigate the role of HO-1 in it.
- Trial name
- NCT02359240
- Testing
- therapy according to SSC guidelines and muscle biopsy, standard surgery for femoral fracture and muscle biopsy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Changhai Hospital
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, Pain
A Double Blind Study Comparing Hyaluronic Acid, Corticosteroid and Placebo During Arthrocentesis for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the administration of hyaluronic acid or corticosteroid during arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint provides additional pain relief and improved function.
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, Pain, Arthrocentesis
- Trial name
- NCT01524913
- Testing
- Hyaluronic acid, Corticosteroid, Lactated Ringers
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Myopathy, Cognitive Impairment
Critical Illness Myopathy as a Cause of Debilitating ICU-Acquired Weakness
ICU-acquired weakness represents a common and often devastating disease process which affects greater than 50% of critically ill patients.
- Trial name
- MUSIC Plus (NCT00937001)
- Testing
- Biopsy/Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Heart Failure
The Effect of Nicotinamide Riboside on Skeletal Muscle Function in Heart Failure Subjects
Background: People are living longer and are more likely to survive a heart attack if they have one. Longer life expectancy is good but it also means more people get chronic heart failure over time.
- Trial name
- NCT03565328
- Testing
- Nicotinamide Riboside
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Speech Dysfunction
Posture, Tongue Position and Pronunciation
Background: The main speech organ that affects the pronunciation of the various vowels is the tongue. The relationships between posture and voice, and between the position of the tongue at rest and posture, have been proven, but…
- Trial name
- NCT07650734
- Testing
- speech therapy treatment, speech therapy treatment and strengthening exercise
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Urinary Incontinence, Anal Incontinence
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training During Pregnancy
The project seeks to investigate effectiveness of PFMT during pregnancy.
- Conditions
- Urinary Incontinence, Anal Incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Sexual Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT07104292
- Testing
- PFMT, Standard care
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 804 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Executive Dysfunction, Occupational Problems
Investigation of the Relationship Between Executive Functions and Occupational Performance of Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The effects of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and its treatments on executive functions and occupational performance are under-mentioned in the literature.
- Conditions
- Executive Dysfunction, Occupational Problems, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT06868784
- Testing
- Evaluations
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lokman Hekim University
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Velopharyngeal Incompetence Due to Cleft Palate
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training for Hypernasal Speech in Children
When the soft palate does not move enough because of a cleft palate or for unknown reasons, this can lead to a speech difference called velopharyngeal insufficiency.
- Conditions
- Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Velopharyngeal Incompetence Due to Cleft Palate, Inadequate Velopharyngeal Closure, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence
- Trial name
- NCT05492266
- Testing
- Expiratory Muscle Strength Training, Maintenance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Noel Jabbour
Diabete Mellitus, Erectile Dysfunction Associated With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Impact of Pilates Exercises on Diabetic Erectile Dysfunction.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) has a prevalence of 52.5% in diabetic male patients, as described in a meta-analysis of 145 studies, including 88,577 men with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
- Conditions
- Diabete Mellitus, Erectile Dysfunction Associated With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Pilates Exercise, Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise
- Trial name
- PilatesDED2025 (NCT07293156)
- Testing
- Pilate Exercises, Home based pelvic floor muscle training, Sildenafil therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Benha 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
COPD
Muscle Function After Lung Transplantation in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The purpose of the project is to investigate changes in the quadriceps muscle and cardiovascular regulation during exercise in relation to improved lung function after lung transplantation in patients with COPD.
- Trial name
- COPD (NCT03548857)
- Testing
- Lung transplantation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
COPD
Ambulatory Oxygen Effects on Muscles in COPD
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may develop low oxygen levels, because of damage to their lungs. Long term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is given for at least 15 hours per day, and has established indications…
- Trial name
- OM-COPD (NCT01722370)
- Testing
- Oxygen, Medical air equivalent
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Stroke, Hemiparesis
"Comparison of Therapist-Led and Robot-Assisted Arm Therapy in Subacute Stroke Rehabilitation"
This study aims to compare the outcomes of upper limb motor therapy conducted by a physiotherapist with robot-assisted therapy using the Luna EMG device in patients in the subacute phase after stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Muscle Spasticity, Upper Extremity Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT07002463
- Testing
- Luna EMG, Therapist-assisted upper limb training
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Sepsis, Mechanical Ventilation
Respiratory Muscle Dysfunction in Critically Ill Patients
Respiratory muscle dysfunction in critically ill patients is associated with elevated morbidity, including prolonged weaning from mechanical ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT01104857
- Testing
- diaphragm muscle biopsy
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Nijmegen
Sacroiliac Joint Somatic Dysfunction
Comparison Between Strain-counterstrain and Muscle Energy Technique in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Examine the effect of strain-counter strain (SCS) versus muscle energy technique (MET) on pain pressure threshold (PPT), functional disability, and the innominate angle tilt with SIJ dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT04717401
- Testing
- Strain-Counterstrain, Muscle Energy Technique
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Correlation Between Cervical Spine Muscle Disorders and the Occurrence of Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
This study evaluated the correlation between the occurrence of disorders of selected muscles of the cervical spine and the occurrence of symptoms of TMJ dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT05740826
- Testing
- Algometer
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences