Clinical trials: Muscle Hypotrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A Study to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of Nusinersen (ISIS 396443) in Participants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
The primary objective of Part 1 of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of Nusinersen in participants with SMA who are not eligible to participate in the clinical studies ISIS 396443-CS3B (NCT02193074) or ISIS…
- Trial name
- EMBRACE (NCT02462759)
- Testing
- Nusinersen
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I
Single-Dose Gene Replacement Therapy Using for Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 With One or Two SMN2 Copies
This is a Phase 3, open-label, single-arm, single-dose, trial of onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi (gene replacement therapy) in participants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 1 and who are genetically defined by a biallelic…
- Trial name
- NCT03837184
- Testing
- Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-xioi
- Where
- 4 sites in Japan, South Korea and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Gene Therapies
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A Drug-drug Interaction Study With Risdiplam Multiple Dose and Midazolam in Healthy Participants
This will be a Phase I, 2-part, open-label, non-randomized study to investigate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of a multiple-dosing regimen of risdiplam (Part 1) and the effect of risdiplam on the PK of…
- Trial name
- NCT03988907
- Testing
- Risdiplam, Midazolam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Sarcopenia
Effects of a Resistance Training Program in Older Women With Sarcopenia
This is a randomized clinical trial with a control group that will test how periodized resistance training will impact measures of sarcopenia in older women who have been identified as presarcopenic or sarcopenic.
- Trial name
- RESTORE-ME (NCT02628145)
- Testing
- Resistance Training Intervention, Active Control Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rhode Island
Sarcopenia
Integrated Physical Training With Protein Diet in Older Adults With Sarcopenia Symptoms.
Sarcopenia is the major health concern and common consequence of COVID-19 in the aging population. Moreover, this clinical condition has not been considered in usual physical rehabilitation practice, and its optimal protein…
- Trial name
- NCT05224453
- Testing
- Physical training and high protein diet, Physical training and low protein diet
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
Sarcopenia, Aging
Immune Function and Muscle Adaptations to Resistance Exercise in Older Adults
The loss of muscle mass and strength due to aging leads to serious health problems for older adults. Muscle health can be improved by exercise training, but some people improve their strength substantially, whereas others improve…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Aging, Immune Function
- Trial name
- TDAP2 (NCT02261961)
- Testing
- TDAP, Acute Resistance Exercise, Resistance Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hypertension With Complications and Secondary Hypertension, Overweight and Obesity
Study of the Long-term Effects of Exercise on Heath Indicators in Older People
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent the most frequent cause of death among the elderly population. Hypertension, unfavorable lipid profile, obesity and physical inactivity are among the main risk factors for CVD.
- Conditions
- Hypertension With Complications and Secondary Hypertension, Overweight and Obesity, Lipid Metabolism Disorders, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT01874132
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Muscular Atrophy, Spinal
A Study to Investigate the Effect of Hepatic Impairment on the Pharmacokinetics and Safety and Tolerability of a Single Oral Dose of Risdiplam Compared to Matched Healthy Participants With Normal Hepatic Function
This is a multi-center, open-label, non-randomized, parallel-group, 2-part study to evaluate the effect of hepatic impairment on the PK and safety and tolerability of a single oral dose of risdiplam compared to matched healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT03920865
- Testing
- Risdiplam
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Muscle Atrophy, Physical Deconditioning
Reducing Falls With RENEW in Older Adults Who Have Fallen
This clinical trial will compare the effects of a high intensity Resistance Exercise via Negative Work (RENEW) vs. Traditional resistance exercise (TRAD) as part of a mult-component exercise and fall-reduction program on muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT01080196
- Testing
- RENEW
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Age-Related Sarcopenia, Muscle Loss
Impact of Protein and Alkali Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle in Older Adults
The central hypothesis is that higher protein intake and a neutralizing alkaline salt supplement will improve muscle performance and mass, compared to their respective placebos, in older men and postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT04048616
- Testing
- whey protein isolate, potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3), microcrystalline cellulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 141 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Male Hypogonadism, Muscle Atrophy
5-Alpha Reductase and Anabolic Effects of Testosterone
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a higher-than-replacement dose of testosterone and finasteride can be combined to safely increase muscle strength in older men who have a low blood concentration of testosterone.
- Conditions
- Male Hypogonadism, Muscle Atrophy, Sarcopenia, Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
- Trial name
- NCT00475501
- Testing
- Testosterone Enanthate, Finasteride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
ICU Acquired Weakness
Evaluation of FDY-5301 in Major Trauma Patients in ICU
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of FDY-5301 compared to placebo in major trauma ICU patients at risk of intensive care unit acquired weakness (ICUAW)
- Trial name
- NCT04430283
- Testing
- FDY-5301
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Faraday Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sarcopenia
Role of the Gut Microbiome on Lean Mass and Physical Function in Older Adults
The investigators recently published significant associations between circulating gut bacteria-related metabolites with lean and skeletal muscle mass and with measures of physical function in older adults, evidence that suggests…
- Trial name
- NCT02811445
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Aging, Sarcopenia
Dose-response Effect of Dietary Nitrate on Muscle Function in Older Individuals
Nitrate is a naturally-occurring substance found in foods, especially green leafy vegetables and beets. Increasing nitrate intake (by drinking beetroot juice (BRJ) has been shown to improve muscle function young and middle-aged…
- Trial name
- NCT03595774
- Testing
- Beet root juice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Study to Evaluate Sodium Phenylbutyrate in Pre-symptomatic Infants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
In this single-center trial, we will evaluate the effects of NaPB on presymptomatic Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type I (cohort 1)and presymptomatic SMA type II (cohort 2) infants.
- Trial name
- STOPSMA (NCT00528268)
- Testing
- Sodium phenylbutyrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Frailty Syndrome
Ghrelin Plus Strength Training in Frail Elderly Study
Frailty is a geriatric syndrome leading to physical deterioration including muscle wasting (sarcopenia) and unintentional weight loss. There are currently no approved therapies for frailty.
- Trial name
- NCT01898611
- Testing
- Ghrelin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
An Open Label Study of LMI070 (Branaplam) in Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
An open-label, multi-part, first-in-human study of oral branaplam in infants with Type 1 spinal muscular atrophy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD)…
- Trial name
- NCT02268552
- Testing
- branaplam
- Where
- 14 sites in Belgium, Bulgaria and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) With Cachexia
BYM338 in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients With Cachexia
This study will assess the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of BYM338 in patients with COPD and cachexia. The primary outcome will be a change in thigh muscle volume compared to placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT01669174
- Testing
- BYM338
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Netherlands and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Study of Intrathecal Administration of Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-xioi for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of intrathecal administration of onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi in infants and children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy with 3 copies of SMN2 and deletion of SMN1.
- Trial name
- STRONG (NCT03381729)
- Testing
- Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-xioi
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Gene Therapies
Prostate Cancer
Study to Compare Capsule and Liquid Formulations of Enzalutamide After Single Dose Administration Under Fasting Conditions in Prostate Cancer
Background: Enzalutamide is given to treat metastatic prostate cancer. But it takes 4 pills to deliver the effective dose. This can be difficult for people already taking multiple drugs.
- Trial name
- NCT03478904
- Testing
- Enzalutamide Liquid, Enzalutamide Capsule
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)