Clinical trials: Muscle Hypotrophy
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, Bronchial Carcinoma
Effect of an Antioxidant on Cancer-Cachectic Patients Undergoing Exercise Training
The purpose of the study is to tests the hypothesis, that N-acetylcysteine (a thiol-antioxidant)improves the exercise training effect on cancer patients that experience weight loss (cachexia) as assessed by muscle mass and…
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, Bronchial Carcinoma, Hodgkin Disease, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00196885
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- German Cancer Research Center
Aging, Oxidative Stress
Targeting Oxidative Stress to Prevent Vascular and Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction During Disuse
Prolonged periods of reduced activity are associated with decreased vascular function and muscle atrophy. Physical inactivity due to acute hospitalization is also associated with impaired recovery, hospital readmission, and…
- Conditions
- Aging, Oxidative Stress, Vascular Endothelium, Skeletal Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT04351113
- Testing
- MITO-AO, PB-125, Passive Leg Movement (PLM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Joel Trinity
Sarcopenia
A Prospective Study Of Biomarkers Of Skeletal Muscle Atrophy
This is a single center, prospective biomarker study to evaluate serum levels of TWEAK and expression levels of TWEAK and Fn14 in muscle biopsies from patients with sarcopenia as well as healthy, physically active controls.
- Trial name
- TWEAK (NCT02839460)
- Testing
- Outpatient Muscle Biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia in Patients With Heart Failure
Sarcopenia is a frequent complication in patients with cancer and chronic diseases, it is characterized by decreased muscle strength and fatigue due to reduced skeletal muscle mass, which is accompanied by atrophy and decreased…
- Trial name
- NCT06634316
- Testing
- Mediterranean diet, Hypercaloric, hyperproteic oral nutritional supplement, Protein module
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba
Liver Cirrhosis
Lean Mass Evaluation of Cirrhotic Patients With Ascites With the Use DXA
Malnutrition due to liver disease is common, however, their detection is difficult. The parameters used for nutritional assessment in clinical practice have limited use in this patient population.
- Trial name
- BCECPA (NCT02421848)
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Pneumonia, Lung Infection
Effects of Immunonutrition in Patients With Pneumonia
The project is a randomized controlled trial taking place in the North Zealand hospital in the city Hilleroed, Denmark. The aim is to investigate the potential beneficial effects of immunonutrition containing fish oil, arginine…
- Conditions
- Pneumonia, Lung Infection, Muscle Loss, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- NCT04249050
- Testing
- Oral Impact powder
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Muscular Atrophy, Spinal
A Study to Learn About the Safety and Effects of Salanersen (BIIB115) When Given to Babies With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Who Were Previously Treated With Onasemnogene Abeparvovec
In this study, researchers will learn more about the safety and effects of BIIB115, also known as salanersen. Specifically, researchers will learn more about how salanersen works in babies who have already been treated with…
- Trial name
- STELLAR-2 (NCT07444450)
- Testing
- Salanersen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Critical Illness, Muscle Atrophy
Skeletal Muscle Wasting in ICU Patients
Muscle wasting occurs rapidly in critically ill patients and impacts both short and long term outcomes. Altered protein metabolism drives muscle loss in ICU patients, with muscle protein breakdown exceeding muscle protein…
- Trial name
- IC-MPS (NCT06234826)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Frank Vandenabeele
Sarcopenia, Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Comparison of Serum Myokine Dosages and Imaging Methods in the Evaluation of Sarcopenia in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma
It is known that some substances present in the blood, called 'myokines,' influence muscle loss. Some may accelerate this loss, while others may prevent it. Inflammatory substances in the blood can also contribute to muscle loss.
- Trial name
- Myomachia (NCT06475118)
- Testing
- Dynamometry measurement, myokine dosing, sarcopenia calculation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- CHU de Reims
Old Age; Atrophy
The Effect of a Combined Personalized Nutritional Intervention and a Personalized Graded Activity Functional Training Program on Physical Performance in Hospitalized Older Patients, Compared to Usual Care
This project aims to improve physical performance in older patients, by offering a personalized combined nutritional intervention with a physical activity training program.
- Trial name
- FITFOOD (NCT05413616)
- Testing
- FITFOOD lifestyle intervention
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Dislocation, Total Hip Arthroplasty
Preoperative Gluteal Muscle Atrophy: A Silent Predictor of THA Dislocation.
This study looks at how fat buildup in hip muscles relates to hip osteoarthritis and less favorable recovery after hip replacement surgery.
- Conditions
- Dislocation, Total Hip Arthroplasty, Muscle Degeneration
- Trial name
- NCT06571604
- Testing
- Dislocation, No dislocation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Health Literacy, Middle Aged
Health Literacy-Based Multifactorial Program for Adults With Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is a common age-related condition characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass and function, which may lead to reduced physical performance, disability, and poorer quality of life.
- Conditions
- Health Literacy, Middle Aged, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More), Exercise Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07654478
- Testing
- Multicomponent Intervention
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University Hospital
Sarcopenia, Frailty
Oral Nutritional Supplementation With HMB Enhance Muscle Quality in Sarcopenic Surgical Patients
Aims: Clinical frailty severely impacts the physical, functional and physiological reserves necessary for the recovery after surgery.
- Trial name
- HEROS (NCT05344313)
- Testing
- Ensure Plus Advance
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sengkang General Hospital
Aging
The Eggs and actiVity in hEalth agiNg Pilot (EVEN-P) Trial in Older Persons
Two of the most effective lifestyle-based approaches to reduce the risk of adverse health events and enhance quality of life with aging are exercise and a healthy diet.
- Trial name
- EVEN-P (NCT04264013)
- Testing
- Exercise, Exercise plus diet (egg)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Sarcopenia, Cancer
Effect of Oral Protein Supplementation on Postoperative Complications in Elderly Sarcopenic Cancerous Patients
Sarcopenia is a condition of reduced skeletal muscle associated with aging. It leads to poor outcome and increased risk of postoperative complications.
- Trial name
- NCT04306562
- Testing
- enteral nutrition supplement
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Siriraj Hospital
Ageing
Study to Assess the Effect of Leucine Along With Resistance Exercise on Muscle Strength and Quality of Life in Elders
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a nutritional supplement with an amino acid called leucine along with resistance exercise are effective in the improvement of muscle strength and quality of life in elderly people.
- Trial name
- NCT00929929
- Testing
- L-leucine., Maltodextrin., Exercise program.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
VRehab-SMA Phase 1.2
Spinal muscular atrophy is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness, severely impacting patients' motor abilities.
- Trial name
- NCT07578454
- Testing
- VRehab SMA device
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Shoulder Injury
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Following Acute Shoulder Injury Patients
Atrophy and weakness of the shoulder are a common problem following treatment of a number of shoulder and elbow pathologies. Even with relatively short periods of reduced activity, the magnitude of muscle loss can be quite…
- Trial name
- BFR (NCT06223373)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Muscular Dystrophies, Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Schulze Muscular Dystrophy Ability Clinical Study
The primary objective of the Schulze study is to evaluate the function of the upper limbs of subjects diagnosed with neuromuscular disorders, with and without use of the Abilitech Assist device in the clinic and home…
- Conditions
- Muscular Dystrophies, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT05409079
- Testing
- Abilitech Assist
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- AbiliTech Medical Inc.
Sarcopenia
A Protein Supplementation and Exercise Strategy to Promote Muscle Protein Anabolism in Frail Elderly People
The present study is designed to investigate whether timed protein supplementation will increase skeletal muscle mass in the frail elderly population.
- Trial name
- ProMuscle (NCT01110369)
- Testing
- Protein drink, Resistance exercise training
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
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