Clinical trials: Muscle Hypotrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Cardiac Autonomic Function
Respiratory dysfunction is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Air stacking is a clearance airway technique frequently used but its effects on cardiac autonomic function in…
- Trial name
- NCT01522079
- Testing
- Air stacking manuever
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centro Universitário Augusto Motta
Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Cachexia
Ruxolitinib for Cancer Cachexia
To assess toxicity with use of Ruxolitinib in NSCLC cachexia patients; to associate levels of JAK/STAT signaling in blood, adipose, and muscle pre- and post-ruxolitinib treatment with changes in cachexia and anorexia.
- Trial name
- NCT04906746
- Testing
- Identify any dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) when ruxolitinib is administered to NSCLC cachexia patients.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Tu Dan
Direct Oral Anticoagulant, Hemmorhage
Evaluation of the Relationship Between Muscle Mass Measured by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and the Risk of Hemorrhagic Events Under Direct Oral Anticoagulants in the Elderly
This study aims to assess whether reduced muscle mass is associated with an increased risk of bleeding in the elderly receiving direct oral anticoagulant therapy.
- Conditions
- Direct Oral Anticoagulant, Hemmorhage, Elderly, Muscle Mass
- Trial name
- SARCORRHAGED (NCT07173075)
- Testing
- impedancemetry
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Sarcopenia
Functional Exercise for Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is one of the major causes of functional decline and negative health outcomes among older adults. Prominent evidence suggests exercise interventions can reverse sarcopenia.
- Trial name
- STEP (NCT05570136)
- Testing
- Functional Exercise, Education
- Where
- 7 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Muscle Loss, Muscle Weakness
Impact of Oligonol to Cardiometabolic Risk and Muscular Health
This project will mainly focus on Middle and old-aged adults, and examine whether Cardiovascular and metabolic risks can be reduced.
- Conditions
- Muscle Loss, Muscle Weakness, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT03788577
- Testing
- Oligonol intake
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Covid19, Androgen Receptor Gene Overexpression
COVID-19 In-vitro Diagnostic Test and Androgen Receptor Gene Expression
This research study will evaluate the association of Androgen Receptor (AR) gene expression and COVID-19 disease severity and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT04530500
- Testing
- COVID-19 Androgen Sensitivity Test (CoVAST)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Type 2 Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type 3 Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Prospective Study of the Natural History of Patients With Type 2 and 3 Spinal Muscular Atrophy
NatHis-SMA is a prospective, longitudinal and interventional study of the natural history of patients with type 2 and 3 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Trial name
- NatHis-SMA (NCT02391831)
- Testing
- Strength, function and activity measurements, Muscle MRI, Electrophysiology measurements
- Where
- 9 sites in Belgium, France and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Institut de Myologie, France
Sarcopenia, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Exercise During Hemodialysis: Impact on Sarcopenia and Sleep Quality
Sarcopenia (the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function) is highly prevalent in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis, significantly increasing the risk of falls, frailty, and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT07447375
- Testing
- Intradialytic Personalized Exercise Program.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Sarcopenia
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Study
In this study, the investigators will use feasibility RCT design to determine whether it is justifiable to conduct a large-scale clinical trial of neuromuscular electrical stimulation with or without additional protein…
- Trial name
- IMMI (NCT04792307)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation , no high protein ice cream supplementation
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Stroke
Nutritional Status in Subacute Stroke Patients Under Rehabilitation
Recently, is becoming more evident a relationship between malnutrition, stroke-related sarcopenia and/or altered systemic oxidative status in patients with subacute stroke .
- Trial name
- Nutristroke (NCT04923165)
- Testing
- robotic assisted intervention, biochemical analyses, BIA, hand grip
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Muscle Loss
The Effect of Leucine on Carnitine Transport to Skeletal Muscle
The primary aim of the current research project is to explore whether leucine stimulates carnitine transport, and thus affecting muscle carnitine content.
- Trial name
- ROL (NCT05009654)
- Testing
- L-carnitine, L-leucine
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Frailty at Older Adults, Sarcopenia
A Clinical Study on the Improvement of Frailty and Sarcopenia in Elderly Community Residents Through Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy
The entire clinical study will be conducted strictly following the following procedure: 1) Informed Consent If you decide to participate in this trial, we will first ensure that you fully understand the research purpose…
- Trial name
- NCT07834697
- Testing
- Standard treatment with pulsed magnetic therapy apparatus, Fake stimulation therapy with pulse magnetic therapy device
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Coronary Heart Disease, Low Protein Intake
Protein Intake in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease
Sarcopenia is a skeletal muscle disease, characterised by low muscle strength and muscle mass, and associated with higher medical care costs, shorter life expectancy and physical dependence.
- Conditions
- Coronary Heart Disease, Low Protein Intake, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT04999358
- Testing
- Protein education, Standard education
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Sarcopenia, Gastrectomy
Practical Ultrasonographic Detection of Sarcopenia in Patients With Long-term Gastrectomy
The investigators aimed to evaluate long-term sarcopenia in patients with total and distal gastrectomy by measuring the anterior thigh muscle with USG, which is a more specific and easy method.
- Trial name
- NCT06354348
- Testing
- USG, Grip strength, Chair stand test (CST)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
BRCA1 Mutation, High-grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
Breast Cancer BRCA1 Carriers: a Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to examine how a single dose of MIFEPREX® (mifepristone) affects the breast tissue in patients with BRCA1 (a gene that normally acts to restrain the growth of cells in the breast, but if it mutates…
- Conditions
- BRCA1 Mutation, High-grade Serous Ovarian Cancer, TNBC - Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05062174
- Testing
- Mifepristone 200 MG, Prophylactic mastectomy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Weakness, Muscle
Bed Rest and Muscle Strength in ICU: Interest in the Early Association of NEMS With Cyclo-ergometer Mobilization
Muscles atrophy and weakness are common in intensive care units, their origin is multifactorial. Passive then active mobilization with cyclo-ergometer have shown to improve functional abilities and limit muscle weakness among…
- Trial name
- AFMPR (NCT03987997)
- Testing
- Early association of electrical muscle stimulation with cyclo-ergometer
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Direction Centrale du Service de Santé des Armées
Sarcopenia, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
Sarcopenia in Gestational Diabetes
Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, and physical performance deterioration. Prevalence of sarcopenia in elderly people is remarkably high (prevalence of about 25% in 60+ years…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), Pregnancy Complications, Adverse Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes
- Trial name
- SiGnal-D (NCT06876090)
- Testing
- Sarcopenia tests (for muscle mass, muscle function, physical performance), Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, Montreal Cognitive Assessment
- Where
- 3 sites in Austria, Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto di Neuroscienze Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
Sarcopenia
Resistance Exercise or Vibration With HMB for Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome characterised by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function with a risk of adverse outcomes. In Hong Kong, the prevalence of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older people was 9%.
- Trial name
- NCT04028206
- Testing
- Hydroxymethylbutyrate, Low-magnitude High Frequency Vibration (LMHFV), Elastic-band Exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Obesity, Sarcopenia
Biological Effects of Weight Loss In Older, Obese Women
Obesity and sedentary lifestyle are associated with physical impairments and biological changes in older adults. Weight loss combined with exercise may reduce inflammation and may improve physical functioning in older adults who…
- Trial name
- WL+E (NCT01032733)
- Testing
- Lifestyle Counseling, Educational Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Sarcopenia
Koji Product Supplementation' s Study
The present project is to identify the effect of black soy beans Koji product supplementation on nutrients absorption and anti-aging effect in elderly.
- Trial name
- KPS (NCT04951843)
- Testing
- Black soybean koji product
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital