Clinical trials: Muscle Function, open to volunteers
Facial Asymmetry
The Facial Muscular Activity: A Paradigm for Understanding Facial Asymmetry
Facial asymmetry, the degree to which the two sides of the face differ in size, shape, or the arrangement of features, is a near-universal human characteristic.
- Trial name
- NCT07008807
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- South Valley University
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Heart Diseases
Comparison of the Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training and Baduanjin Exercises in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Patients
The study aims to compare the effects of inspiratory muscle training and Baduanjin exercises on pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and quality of life in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT06490250
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training, Baduanjin Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
Manual Therapy vs. Home Exercise in Myogenic TMD With Neck Pain
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are common musculoskeletal conditions affecting the jaw joint and surrounding chewing muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT07785271
- Testing
- Manual Therapy Protocol, Rocabado 6x6 Home Exercise Program
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Safety and Efficacy of KER-065 in Participants With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and efficacy of KER-065 administered to adult and pediatric ambulatory and nonambulatory male participants with…
- Trial name
- NCT07704099
- Testing
- KER-065
- Where
- 2 sites in New Zealand
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Keros Therapeutics, Inc.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
ASsessing The REAl-world Safety & Effectiveness of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Participants Treated With Intrathecal Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-brve (OAV101B) (ITVISMA®): A U.S. Pragmatic Multicenter Study (STREAM)
The primary purpose is to address critical evidence in the treatment landscape for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), specifically focusing on the intrathecal formulation of onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve (ITVISMA®). U.S.
- Trial name
- NCT07448610
- Testing
- Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-brve
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Septic Shock
Association Between Muscle L3 CT Scan Muscle Derived Parameters of Muscle Function Upon Intensive Care Unit Admission and 3 Months Mortality After ICU Discharge for Patients Admitted for Septic Shock. The SIMS Study
Muscle dysfunction in intensive care units is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. During septic shock, there is an increased catabolism and systemic inflammation resulting in quantitative and qualitative muscle…
- Trial name
- SIMS (NCT07483710)
- Testing
- Evaluation of muscle dysfunction in intensive care units for septic schock patients
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Different Inspiratory Muscle Trainings in Patients With COPD
COPD is one of the most life-threatening pulmonary diseases. According to the World Health Organization, it is expected to rise to the third leading cause of death by 2030. Smoking is the most significant contributing factor.
- Trial name
- NCT07406659
- Testing
- Basic Inspiratory Muscle Training, Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- University of Yalova
Frail Elderly, Aging
Targeting Aging With a Ketone Ester for Function in Frailty
This study aims to find out if a food supplement that contains a naturally occurring substance, ketones, can help to improve strength and general wellness in adults at, or over the age of 65 years who are experiencing a slight…
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly, Aging, Immune Function, Muscle Function
- Trial name
- TAKEOFF (NCT06645847)
- Testing
- Ketone ester
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Buck Institute for Research on Aging
Piriformis Syndrome, Musculoskeletal Abnormalities
Comparing Two Soft Tissues Technique on Piriformis Syndrome Patients
Piriformis Syndrome is a neuromuscular condition with symptoms of pain, numbness and tingling tracing the route of the sciatic nerve, due to the nerve impingement by the piriformis muscle.
- Conditions
- Piriformis Syndrome, Musculoskeletal Abnormalities, Sciatica
- Trial name
- MPR-PIR (NCT07661485)
- Testing
- Myofascial Release, Post Isometric Relaxation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Sarcopenia
The Foods & Oil to Repair, Correct and Enhance Strength (FORCES) Study
The proposed research is a parallel arm, randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial designed to assess changes in muscle strength, volume, fatigue resistance, and mobility in older adults after daily consumption of 12g of…
- Trial name
- NCT06361511
- Testing
- High Linoleic Acid Foods, High Oleic Acid Foods
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), Scoliosis; Adolescence
Effects of Expiratory Muscle Strength Training in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis result in deterioration of core muscles and respiratory system. Core muscles provide trunk stabilization as well as responsible for respiratory system. Especially tr.
- Trial name
- NCT06752993
- Testing
- Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST-150)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Obesity, Diabetes, Nutrition, Physical Health, Body Composition Changes
The Role of Nutrition in Muscle Function of Bariatric Surgery Patients
Current recommendations for protein intake after bariatric surgery are not based on strong scientific evidence. It remains unclear how much protein should be eaten to minimize muscle loss and preserve the metabolism and function…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Diabetes, Nutrition, Physical Health, Body Composition Changes, Muscle Function, Handgrip Strength Test, Protein Metabolism
- Trial name
- NCT06680492
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Concordia University, Montreal
Spinal Cord Injury
Effect of Blood Flow-restricted Exercise Frequency on Strength Recovery Following Incomplete SCI
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effect of treatment frequency on the physical recovery of adults with incomplete spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT07678437
- Testing
- Blood flow-restricted exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Quality Living, Inc.
Asthma (Diagnosis)
Chronic Effects of Photobiomodulation With an LED Vest on Functional Capacity, Inflammatory Markers, and Muscle Perfusion in Children With Asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that results in tissue remodeling, airflow limitation, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness.
- Trial name
- Asthma PBM (NCT07613671)
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation, Exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
KINESIOTAPING, NEUROMUSCULAR TAPING
Acute Effect of Forearm Neuromuscular Taping on Pain, Biological and Functional Variables Post-exercise.
This study aims to evaluate the acute effect of neuromuscular taping applied to the forearm on maximal grip strength, pressure pain threshold, and muscle oxygenation in healthy university athletes after exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT06993857
- Testing
- Neuromuscular taping applied with no tension, Neuromuscular taping applied with distal-to-proximal tension, Neuromuscular taping applied with proximal-to-distal tension
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- European University of Madrid
Urinary Dysfunction
Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Combined With Bladder Training on Some Parametrs of Men With Urinary Frequency
This prospective, single-center, parallel-group, assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial will include 120 voluntary male participants who have had complaints of urinary frequency for at least 3 months and meet the inclusion…
- Trial name
- NCT07719400
- Testing
- Bladder training plus pelvic floor muscle training, Bladder Training
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bingol University
Core Muscles, Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training
Effect of Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
This study aims to investigate the effects of functional inspiratory muscle training, basic inspiratory muscle training and physical activity in addition to respiratory exercises on respiratory muscle strength, respiratory…
- Conditions
- Core Muscles, Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training, Multiple Sclerosis, Respiratory Muscles
- Trial name
- NCT06672770
- Testing
- Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training, Basic Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The Effect of Acupuncture Therapy on Cognitive Function in Post-COVID-19 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Background of study: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a common sequela after SARS-CoV-2 infection(COVID-19). Cognitive dysfunction is one of the most common debilitating symptoms in ME/CFS.
- Trial name
- NCT07357688
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xi Wu
Peripheral Artery Disease
Leg Heat Therapy in Peripheral Artery Disease
The goal of this randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial is to evaluate the benefits of home-based, leg heat therapy (HT) on lower-extremity functioning and quality of life in patients who suffer from…
- Trial name
- NCT05465070
- Testing
- Leg heat therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Healthy
Assessment of a New Tool to Measure Tongue Muscle Function
The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) is currently the reference tool for assessing tongue muscle function, measuring the pressure exerted by the tongue on an air-filled bulb.
- Trial name
- TOM1 (NCT07625761)
- Testing
- TOngue Manometer (TOM) device, IOPI
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain