Clinical trials: Muscle Function, open to volunteers
Older Adults
Effects of Home-based Lower Extremity Muscle Power Training on Functional Muscle and Balance Performance in Older Adults
Background: Muscle power, defined as the rate at which muscular force is generated to produce movement, declines more rapidly with age than muscle strength.
- Trial name
- NCT06901700
- Testing
- Experimental Group, control group
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
Effects of Foot Core Exercises in Patients With Total Hip Arthroplasty
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of foot core exercises on lower extremity muscle strength, viscoelastic properties, functional parameters, foot and ankle posture, balance, and the morphological…
- Trial name
- NCT07665801
- Testing
- Hip Rehabilitation Exercise Program, Foot-Core Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Stroke
Effect of MRP With and Without EMS on Gait, Functional Independence and QOL in Stroke Patients
To determine the effects of motor relearning programme with and without electrical muscle stimulation on gait, functional independence and quality of life in hemiplegic stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06407830
- Testing
- motor relearning programme, electrical muscle stimulations with motor relearning programme
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Aerobic Exercise, Lipedema
Comparison of Different Exercise Protocols for Diagnosed With Lipedema
This study was designed to compare the effects of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on functional capacity, muscle strength, and quality of life in patients with lipedema, and to…
- Trial name
- NCT07873541
- Testing
- High-Intensity Interval Aerobic Exercise Group, Moderate Intensity Continuous Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Hitit University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Muscle Oxygenation
Analysis of Muscle Oxygen Saturation and Functional Variables During Physical Capacity Assessments in Patients With COPD
This experimental pre-post intervention study aims to evaluate the effect of a respiratory physiotherapy and combined strength and cardiovascular training program on muscle oxygen saturation and functional capacity in patients…
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Muscle Oxygenation, Exercise, Respiratory Physiotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT06968273
- Testing
- Combined respiratory physiotherapy and cardiovascular-strength training program
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, Muscle Energy Techniques
Comparative Effects of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition Technique on Pain, Functional Disability and Gait in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfuction.
Sacro-iliac joint act as the shock absorber of the body. It is responsible for transferring vertical load of the whole body to lower limb hence contributing to stability of pelvic girdle.
- Trial name
- NCT07600359
- Testing
- Autogenic Inhibition, Reciprocal Inhibition
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Hip Fractures (i.e. Femoral Neck or Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures), Hip Fractures (ICD-10 72.01-72.2)
Improving Shared DECISion-making in oldEr Hip Fracture Patients Living With Frailty
Title Improving shared decision-making in older hip fracture patients living with frailty Aim To use routinely information normally collected by the NHS, and interviews with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, to…
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures (i.e. Femoral Neck or Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures), Hip Fractures (ICD-10 72.01-72.2), Hip Fracture, Hip Fracture, Post Surgery Recovery, Muscle Resilience
- Trial name
- DECIDE-HIP (NCT07687108)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southampton
Osteoarthritis of Knee
The Effect of Different Exercise Training Programs on Muscle Oxygenation in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis can cause pain, reduced muscle strength, and difficulty with daily activities. Exercise is commonly used to manage knee osteoarthritis, but the effects of different exercise programs on muscle oxygenation are…
- Trial name
- NCT07904741
- Testing
- Recumbent-Cycle Aerobic Exercise, Lower-Limb Strengthening Exercise, Home Flexibility Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Critically Ill Patients
Disease Severity, Mortality Risk, and Muscle Function in Intensive Care Unit Patients
Intensive Care Units are specialized, technologically advanced hospital units that provide continuous monitoring and care from multiple healthcare disciplines for patients who are critically ill and face a high risk of death or…
- Trial name
- NCT07124442
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Post COVID-19 Syndrome, Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training
Effectiveness of Functional Respiratory Muscle Training in Post-COVID-19 Syndrome
This study aims to investigate the effects of core stabilization exercises and functional inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on various physiological and psychological parameters in individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome.
- Conditions
- Post COVID-19 Syndrome, Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training, Core Stabilization
- Trial name
- NCT07051954
- Testing
- Core Stabilization, Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Neuromuscular Profiles After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The NEURO-ACL-ISOEMG study is an observational, cross-sectional, exploratory study conducted in patients between 4 and 12 months after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NEURO-ACL-ISOE (NCT07792863)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular and Patient-Reported Assessmen
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hopitaux de Saint-Maurice
Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Contracture
The Muscle in Cerebral Palsy; Sarcomere Length in Vivo and Microscopic Characterization of Biopsies.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a motor impairment due to a brain malformation or a brain lesion before the age of two. Spasticity, hypertonus in flexor muscles, dyscoordination and an impaired sensorimotor control are cardinal symptoms.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Contracture, Spasticity, Muscle
- Trial name
- CPMuscleSL (NCT05518565)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Eva Ponten
Subacute Stroke, Ischemic Stroke
Segmental Vibrator With NMES on Lower Limb Function in Subacute Stroke
Stroke is one of the world's leading causes of death and disability. It can cause a variety of motor disorders, such as apraxia, sensory deficits, abnormal muscle tone, inadequate weight transfer, lack of fine motor skills…
- Trial name
- NCT06927206
- Testing
- Experimental Group A: Segmental vibrator only on dorsiflexor, Experimental Group B: Segmental vibrator + Electrical stimulation on dorsiflexors
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Sarcopenia in Elderly, Hospital Associated Disability
Preventing Hospital Associated Disability in Older Patients: Individualized Nutrition and Exercise Strategy
Aproximately a third of persons older than 70 years lose physical function and ability to take care of themselves during a stay at a hospital. This is associated to an increased risk of readmission and mortality.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia in Elderly, Hospital Associated Disability, Malnutrition Elderly, Physical Function
- Trial name
- PrevHAD RCT (NCT07373587)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA)
Diaphragm and Breathing Muscle Characteristics in Women With and Without Diastasis Recti Abdominis After Childbirth
Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is a common condition experienced postpartum, in which the abdominal muscles separate along the midline of the abdomen due to stretching and thinning of the linea alba.
- Trial name
- DRA-BREATH (NCT07389993)
- Testing
- Ultrasonographic assessment of the diaphragm, Inspiratory muscle testing
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Patras
Gynecological; Surgery (Previous), Causing Obstructed Labor
Impact of Early Physiotherapy on Pain, Quality of Life, Pelvic Floor Function, and Sexual Health Post-Episiotomy
Surgical incision of the perineum and the posterior vaginal wall during a vaginal delivery (episiotomy) is among the most common surgical procedures performed in obstetrics.
- Trial name
- NCT06568406
- Testing
- Physiotherapy, Urogynaecology
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Brno University Hospital
Therapeutic Exercise, Physical Therapy Techniques
Exercise With Audible Cues on Motor Unit Behavior in Athletes With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The closed kinetic chain (CKC) of terminal knee extension exercise (TKE) is designed to activate VM activity for knee injury training.
- Conditions
- Therapeutic Exercise, Physical Therapy Techniques, Neuromuscular Function
- Trial name
- ACLR (NCT06662955)
- Testing
- audible cues, Exercise
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Scoliosis
Effect of Treatment on Activity and Muscle Function in Pediatric Patients With Scoliosis
This study will explore the relationship between skeletal muscle and physical activity in scoliosis patients to provide insight into both the etiology of scoliosis and potential ways to mitigate the potential harms of treatment.
- Trial name
- SAMUS SCOLI (NCT02610855)
- Testing
- Spinal Fusion Surgery, Bracing, Tri-axial Accelerometers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Sarcopenia, Intrinsic Capacity
Multi-Component Nutrition, Intrinsic Capacity, and Physical Function in Older Adults
To evaluate the effects of a 12-week multi-component nutritional formula on World Health Organization (WHO) Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) intrinsic capacity domains, physical function, and metabolic biomarkers in…
- Trial name
- NCT07815158
- Testing
- Multi-Component Nutritional Formula
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Magnetic Stimulation of Diaphragm in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation and respiratory symptoms due to airway and/or alveolar deterioration caused by severe exposure to…
- Trial name
- COPD (NCT06714721)
- Testing
- Repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University