Clinical trials: Muscle Function, open to volunteers
Acute Spinal Cord Injury
The Use of Functional Electrical Stimulation in Conjunction With Respiratory Muscle Training to Improve Unaided Cough in Individuals With Acute Spinal Cord Injury
The overall objective of this study is to improve unaided cough with abdominal and latissimus dorsi functional electrical stimulation in conjunction with respiratory muscle training in individuals with acute spinal cord injuries.
- Trial name
- AFES and RMT (NCT05745298)
- Testing
- Xcite Clinical Station
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Diaphragmatic Manual Techniques
Three-Dimensional Scoliosis Exercises and Diaphragmatic Manual Techniques in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine that emerges during growth and is characterized by lateral curvature, vertebral rotation, and trunk asymmetry.
- Conditions
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Diaphragmatic Manual Techniques, Schroth Exercises
- Trial name
- NCT07683533
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic manual techniques, Schroth exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Disc Herniation
Fear-Avoidance Beliefs and Physical Function in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lumbar disc herniation is one of the most common causes of low back pain and is associated with substantial functional limitations and reduced quality of life, particularly among working-age individuals.
- Trial name
- FAB-LDH (NCT07674407)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Electromyography Biofeedback Training Versus Mirror Therapy on Muscle Activity, Range of Motion and Function of Upper Limb in Children With Hemiplegia
One of the main motor control issues in hemiplegic CP is spasticity, which affects the flexor muscles of the upper limb. This spasticity causes the limb to adopt a flexed posture, limiting the range of motion and contributing to…
- Trial name
- NCT07818616
- Testing
- Neurotrac Simplex electromyography biofeedback device, Mirror, a designed physical therapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation, Ventilator Weaning
Effects of Mobilization Using a Powered Lower-limb Exoskeleton With Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation
This study aims to evaluate the effects of powered lower-limb exoskeleton-assisted training on lower limb strength, respiratory parameters, 28-day ventilator-free days, and length of hospital stay in patients with prolonged…
- Conditions
- Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation, Ventilator Weaning, Ventilator Dependent, Exoskeleton Device
- Trial name
- NCT07445035
- Testing
- lower-limb exoskeleton, Standard medical treatment
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Fu Jen Catholic University
Copd, Athletes
Effects of CreaSafe® on Kidney, Muscle, and Cardiopulmonary Function in Athletes and COPD Patients
Creatine supplementation (CS) offers numerous health benefits, with no proven side effects reported to date. CS positively impacts all organs and systems of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT06991426
- Testing
- CreaSafe® creatine
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Text Neck Syndrome
Comparing Muscle Energy Technique and Bowen Therapy for Pain, Movement, and Disability in Text Neck Syndrome
This study compared the effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Bowen Therapy on patients with Text Neck Syndrome's pain, function ROM, and posture. Today, text neck syndrome is a growing issue.
- Trial name
- NCT07189351
- Testing
- Bowen Therapy, Muscle Energy Technique (Post-Isometric Relaxation)
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Aging, Muscle Atrophy or Weakness
C-Protein in Fatigue and Aging
This study is investigating changes to the proteins in skeletal muscle that contribute to reduced muscle size and muscle function that occurs with aging.
- Conditions
- Aging, Muscle Atrophy or Weakness, Sarcopenia in Elderly, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT05926219
- Testing
- Fatiguing Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oregon
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension, Physical Disability
Frailty, Physical Capacity and Lung Function in Postoperative Pulmonary Endarterectomy Patients
The goal of this observational and prospective study is to investigate changes in physical performance, lung function, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength in patients during the postoperative period following pulmonary…
- Conditions
- Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension, Physical Disability, Fragility
- Trial name
- NCT06286891
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
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
Stroke, Hypoalbuminemia
Brief Title: The Role of Nutrition in the Rehabilitation of Patients With Eating Disorders After a Vascular Stroke.
Brief Summary: The main objective of this thesis is to investigate the role of nutrition - specifically the administration of protein supplements (single dose and double dose) - in the rehabilitation of stroke patients with low…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hypoalbuminemia, Sarcopenia, Osteopenia
- Trial name
- Nutristroke (NCT06961825)
- Testing
- Dietary Supplement
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Ioannina
Neck Pain, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
Neck Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Turkish Endodontists
This observational study aims to evaluate the prevalence, severity, and characteristics of neck musculoskeletal symptoms among Turkish endodontists.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Musculoskeletal Assessment, Musculoskeletal Disorder of the Neck
- Trial name
- ENDO-NECK (NCT07516782)
- Testing
- No intervention (observational study)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Atlas University
ME/CFS, IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The Use of Directed Probiotics in ME/CFS: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
This clinical study aims to evaluate the use of i3.1 probiotic in participants who meet the Institute of Medicine (Canadian Consensus Criteria) case definition for ME/CFS and who may or may not be diagnosed with irritable bowel…
- Trial name
- NCT06211062
- Testing
- Floradapt Intensive GI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University
Fibromyalgia
Comparison of Treadmill and Outdoor Walking in Patients With Fibromyalgia
While walking exercises performed outdoors are important within the scope of aerobic exercise, the continuity of outdoor walking exercises can be negatively affected by different weather conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT07228897
- Testing
- Walking exercises with treadmill, Walking exercises at open air place
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Leiomyoma (Uterine Fibroids), Adenomyoma of Uterus
The Effect of Uterine Manipulator Use During Abdominal Hysterectomy on Postoperative Sexual Function
This prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of uterine manipulator use during total abdominal hysterectomy on postoperative female sexual function at 3 months, assessed by the Female…
- Conditions
- Leiomyoma (Uterine Fibroids), Adenomyoma of Uterus, Uterine Bleeding
- Trial name
- UMAH (NCT07431788)
- Testing
- Uterine Manipulator, Conventional Abdominal Hysterectomy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Erkan Gol
Cirrhosis, Liver, Liver Transplant Surgery
Online Prehabilitation for Patients Awaiting Liver Transplantation
Physical frailty is common in patients awaiting liver transplantation and has been associated with poor health outcomes. There is promising data from small studies showing that behavioural, nutrition, exercise therapy…
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Liver, Liver Transplant Surgery, Liver Disease
- Trial name
- OPAL (NCT05899231)
- Testing
- Prehabilitation Programming
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 177 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Acromioclavicular Joint Injury, Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation
Contralateral Resistance Training During Immobilization in Patients With Acromioclavicular Joint Injury
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of contralateral eccentric and concentric resistance training performed during the immobilization period following acromioclavicular joint injury.
- Trial name
- CROSS-ACD (NCT07628361)
- Testing
- Contralateral Eccentric Resistance Training, Contralateral Concentric Resistance Training
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional Andres Bello
Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Aging
The Efficacy of a Technology-Assisted Block Training Program on Cognitive Function, Hand Dexterity, and Grip Strength in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Mixed-Methods Research
Block-building activities represent a promising tool for enhancing cognitive and hand function in older adults. When integrated with technological support, they offer personalized training advantages; however, their comprehensive…
- Conditions
- Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Aging, Cognitive Decline, Hand Dexterity
- Trial name
- NCT07315724
- Testing
- Technology-Assisted Block Training Program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Pain, Postoperative, Muscle Weakness
Low-Volume Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block With Dexamethasone vs Standard-Volume PENG Block After Total Hip Arthroplasty
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two regimens of the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block, an ultrasound-guided injection of local anaesthetic targeting the nerves supplying the front of the hip joint, for…
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Muscle Weakness, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
- Trial name
- NCT07855341
- Testing
- Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block, Bupivacaine, Dexamethasone
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Dupuytren Contracture
Evaluating Ultrasound-Guided Needle Knife for Dupuytren's Contracture
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided needle knife dissection in treating Dupuytren's contracture.
- Trial name
- DC-US (NCT06788847)
- Testing
- Ultrasound guided needle knife dissection
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Mohamed Maher Ismail Ahmed Elashmawy