Clinical trials: Muscle Force
Sleep Bruxism
Evaluation of Muscle Activity, Bite Force and Salivary Cortisol in Children With Bruxism
Bruxism is a repetitive activity of the masticatory muscles characterized by grinding and/or clenching one's teeth or parafunctional movements of the mandible.
- Trial name
- Bruxism (NCT02757261)
- Testing
- Laser, Occlusal splint
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Healthy Young Adults
Investigating the Relationships Between Body Composition, Peripheral Muscle Strength, and Cough Force in Healthy Young Adults
Introduction: Body mass index (BMI) is a key parameter used for obesity classification and the evaluation and monitoring of individuals' health status.
- Trial name
- NCT07311837
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Sarcopenia
Milk and Milk-produce to Counteract the Loss of Muscle Mass and Function in Exercising Older Adults.
This project evaluates the use of different types of proteins from various food sources after an exercise session, on muscle mass and physical capacity in aged sarcopenic men (who have low muscle mass).
- Trial name
- PRO (NCT01883674)
- Testing
- Resistance training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Pes Planus
Effects of Exercise and Insole on Foot Posture, Plantar Force Distribution, and Balance in Individuals With Pes Planus
The aim is to compare the effects of intrinsic foot muscles and tibialis posterior strengthening exercise, and customized arch support insoles on foot posture, plantar force distribution, and balance in individuals with flexible…
- Trial name
- NCT04179591
- Testing
- Exercise, Orthesis
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Arterial Stiffness, Oral Health
Predication of Arterial Stiffness in Healthy Adults by Oral Health and Chewing Assessments
INN.oral.HEALTH is an sub-study embedded in the Innsbruck Health Promotion Program (INN.HEALTH). The study investigates whether oral health, oral structure, and oral function provide additional information for understanding…
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Oral Health, Mastication, Deglutition
- Trial name
- INNoralHEALTH (NCT07736222)
- Testing
- Dentition and Occlusal Status Assessment, Oral Health Assessment Tool, Maximum Bite Force Measurement
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VASCage GmbH
COPD
Exacerbation and Training in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
When patients with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) are admitted to the hospital with a severe exacerbation they lose muscle strength. This muscle weakness predisposes these patients to further hospital admissions.
- Trial name
- EXTRA (NCT00877084)
- Testing
- Resistance training, Usual care
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Aging, Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Impact of Force Control of Hip Abductor Muscles in Healthy Adults and Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
Both aging and Parkinson's disease (PD) negatively affect postural control and increase the risk of falls, with frontal plane balance being particularly challenging for these populations.
- Trial name
- NCT07568951
- Testing
- Age, Parkinson's disease (PD)
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Muscle Strength Loss and Its Effect on Knee Cap Motion in Volunteers With Anterior Knee Pain
Background: Researchers are interested in how the muscles affect the movement of the knee cap. These muscles may be related to different kinds of knee pain that are not caused by an injury or a disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01862731
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Low Back Pain
The Impact of Unilateral Lower Limb Amputation on Spinal Loads
The prevalence of low back pain among persons with unilateral lower limb amputation is significantly higher than the rate experienced by the general public.
- Trial name
- NCT02897973
- Testing
- Activity of daily living
- Volunteers
- 173 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kentucky
Temporomandibular Disorders
Effects of the Use of Occlusal Splint on the Postural Balance of Individuals With Temporomandibular Disorder
To investigate the effects of the use of occlusal splint over postural balance in individuals with signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT02251015
- Testing
- occlusal plate, therapeutic exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Muscle Weakness
Changes in the Force-velocity Relationship of Knee Muscles After ACL Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a frequent and devastating injury in sport, especially in pivoting-contact disciplines.
- Trial name
- FoVeA (NCT05712109)
- Testing
- Follow-up after Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Scapular Dyskinesis
Rate of EMG Rise and Rate of Force Development of Scapular Muscles
The investigators will clarify rate of electromyography (EMG) rise and rate of force development in overhead athletes on scapular muscles, including upper trapezius, lower trapezius and serratus anterior.
- Trial name
- NCT05424185
- Testing
- different type of scapular dyskinesis
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Temporary Hydrostatic Splint Therapy and Its Effects on Occlusal Forces
The goal of this non-randomized controlled trial is to analyze and compare occlusal force distribution patterns using T-Scan III before and after hydrostatic splint therapy on both healthy subjects and subjects with…
- Trial name
- NCT05827263
- Testing
- T-Scan occlusal recording No. I, Usage of the hydrostatic appliance, T-Scan occlusal recording No. II
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM)
Rapamycine vs Placebo for the Treatment of Inclusion Body Myositis
Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) is the most frequent inflammatory myopathy in patients over 50. It is a slowly progressive, but today untreatable (notably by classical immunosuppressants) disease.
- Trial name
- RAPAMI (NCT02481453)
- Testing
- Rapamycin
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Bariatric Surgery, Exercise
Effects of a 12-week Supervised Exercise Program Post Bariatric Surgery on Body Composition, Muscle Strength, and Insulin Resistance
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of supervised training program on body composition, muscular strenght, insulino-resistance profile, heart rate variability and on heart structure and function between 3 to…
- Conditions
- Bariatric Surgery, Exercise, Body Composition Changes
- Trial name
- ACTIVE (NCT07651254)
- Testing
- 12-week supervised exercise program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Performance Enhancement, Athlete
Augmented Feedback Effects on Shoulder Rotator Performance
The existing literature demonstrates that motor learning strategies are effective in enhancing sports performance. One of these strategies, augmented feedback, is widely used in athletic training to help athletes achieve their…
- Conditions
- Performance Enhancement, Athlete, Shoulder
- Trial name
- NCT07510893
- Testing
- Augmented Feedback
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elif Turgut
Bruxism
Botulinum Toxin-A for Bruxism Using Digital Occlusal Analysis
Bruxism is a repetitive jaw-muscle activity that may lead to tooth wear, muscle pain, headaches, and functional limitations. Current diagnostic approaches mainly rely on self-reported symptoms and clinical examination findings…
- Trial name
- NCT07640035
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin-A injection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
EVALUATION OF RESPIRATORY MECHANICS AND FUNCTIONALITY IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
To associate a lean mass, peripheral muscle strength, kinematic thoracic-abdominal, respiratory metabolic response, mobility and diaphragmatic thickness, verifying its relation with the obstruction level of COPD
- Trial name
- NCT03086590
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Kinesio Taping, Knee Osteoarthritis
Effect of Kinesio Taping in Women With Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a disease characterized mainly by the wear and tear of the articular structures, which affects 6% to 13% of men and 7% to 19% of women, and their prevalence may be increased proportionally with…
- Trial name
- NCT03624075
- Testing
- application of kinesio taping
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Comparison of the Effects of Kinesio Taping and Graston Application in Individuals With Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is characterized by pain, stiffness, and discomfort that typically develop 24-72 hours after unaccustomed or intense physical activity.
- Trial name
- NCT07438431
- Testing
- kinesio taping, Graston Technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University