Clinical trials: Muscle Loss
Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis
NuroSleeve Powered Brace & Stimulation System to Restore Arm Function
The purpose of this study is to investigate if a person with weakness or paralysis in one or both arms, can use the NuroSleeve combined powered arm brace (orthosis) and muscle stimulation system to help restore movement in one…
- Conditions
- Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis, Quadriplegia, Muscular Dystrophies
- Trial name
- NCT04798378
- Testing
- Neurosleeve
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
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
Sarcopenia, Aging
STRIDE: Strength of The Calf Muscles and Their Role In Declining Effectiveness of Movement With Aging
The calf muscles (plantarflexors) are the most important muscles for walking, running and daily activities. Weakness of these muscles through aging and disease significantly impact a person's ability to walk and complete daily…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Aging, Muscle Weakness or Atrophy, Frailty
- Trial name
- STRIDE (NCT07726498)
- Testing
- No intervention (observational study)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Neuromuscular Disorders
Study of Feasibility to Reliably Measure Functional Abilities' Changes in Nonambulant Neuromuscular Patients Without Trial Site Visiting
Clinical trials organization in several neuromuscular disorders (NMD) has some specific issues. Nonambulant status and difficulties with transportation are among them.
- Trial name
- NCT02235090
- Testing
- Direct current stimulation of cervical spinal cord
- Where
- Ukraine
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charitable Foundation Children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Sedentary Lifestyle
Effectiveness of a Physical Exercise Prescription Program in Primary Care for Adults Aged 65 and Older: PREFIS-AP
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an individualized Physical Exercise Prescription Program delivered in Primary Care for adults aged 65 years and older.
- Trial name
- NCT07394790
- Testing
- Physical Exercise Prescription Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca
Sarcopenia, Sarcopenic Obesity
Effects of Sarcopenia on General Health Status in Elderly: a Population-based Study
This is a observational study, that aimed to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia using European Wording Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) algorithm in a general elderly population in Algarve region (Portugal).
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Sarcopenic Obesity, Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT05918159
- Testing
- Sarcopenia Assessment
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 274 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade do Algarve
Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis
The Effect of Bovine Colostrum Supplementation in Older Adults
Bovine colostrum is the initial milk secreted by cows during the first day after calving. Colostrum is high in protein and contains a number of substances that have potential to be beneficial for the immune system.
- Trial name
- NCT01792297
- Testing
- Bovine colostrum, Whey protein
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Body Composition, Beneficial, Paresis
Meal Patterning on Weight Loss With Changes to Body Comp, Muscle and Metabolic Health
About two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or obese with likely adverse health consequences. A Moderate weight loss by dieting and exercise is recommended to improve health.
- Conditions
- Body Composition, Beneficial, Paresis, Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Trial name
- S38 (NCT02066948)
- Testing
- wt loss, Meal Pattern, even
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
Sarcopenia
Assessing the Dose-response of Muscle Protein Synthesis to "Super-whey" in Older Adults
Skeletal muscle accounts for approximately 45-55% of total body mass in healthy adults and plays a pivotal role in whole-body metabolic health, locomotion and physical independence.
- Trial name
- ARLA-WHEY (NCT05700058)
- Testing
- Dietary protein supplement
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Phenotype, Genotype and Biomarkers 2
The purpose of this study is to learn more about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other related neurodegenerative diseases, including frontotemporal dementia (FTD), primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), hereditary spastic…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Progressive Muscular Atrophy
- Trial name
- PGB2 (NCT04875416)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, South Africa
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Sarcopenia in Elderly
Feasibility of Egg White Pudding Supplementation for Individuals in Personal Care Home Centres Needing Dietary Supplementation
This trial is an open-label randomized controlled parallel arm feasibility trial. 54 residents in care homes receiving nutrition supplementation (minimum 40% of each sex, ≥ 50 years of age).
- Trial name
- NCT07805993
- Testing
- Egg White Pudding, Nestle Resource
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seven Oaks Hospital Chronic Disease Innovation Centre
Obesity
Pea Protein and Muscle Mass During Weight Loss
A pilot study comparing the effects of pea protein versus whey protein on the preservation of muscle mass and functionality in individuals undertaking a weight loss regimen.
- Trial name
- NCT04123938
- Testing
- Pea Protein, Whey Protein, Maltodextrin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Sarcopenia
Anabolic and Inflammatory Responses to Short-Term Testosterone Administration in Older Men
Skeletal muscle loss is a common consequence of aging and in some individuals reaches a level that compromises health and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT00957801
- Testing
- Testosterone injection, Testosterone gel, Medrol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Muscle Atrophy
The Effect of Nandrolone Decanoate and Leucine on Muscle Loss
A decrease in muscle mass can have a profound impact on quality of life, as it can lead to decreased strength, insulin resistance, lower basal metabolic rate and obesity.
- Trial name
- Le-Na (NCT02376309)
- Testing
- Inactivity, ND, Leu
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Muscle Atrophy, Weightlessness
The Effects of Whole Body Unloading on Physiological Function
This study is a collaboration between the Centre of Human \& Aerospace Physiological Sciences (CHAPS) and the Sleep and Brain Plasticity Centre (Department of Neuroimaging) at King's College London and the Sleep Disorders Centre…
- Conditions
- Muscle Atrophy, Weightlessness, Sleep Disturbance, Astronaut-Bone Demineralisation Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03195348
- Testing
- HBF Bed Rest
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Sarcopenia, Muscle Atrophy
Multidisciplinary Research Into the Effects of Resistance Exercise and Whey Protein Supplementation in Healthy Older Men
The aim of this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel groups trial is to investigate the effects of 12 weeks resistance exercise and whey protein supplementation on energy metabolism, markers of appetite…
- Trial name
- NCT03299972
- Testing
- Whey Protein, Control, Resistance Exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Coventry University
Sarcopenia, Aging
Dual-benefits of Aerobic and Resistance Training
This study evaluates the effect of three different exercise strategies on physical function in older adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three exercise groups: resistance training, moderate-intensity…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Aging, Disability Physical
- Trial name
- DART (NCT03978572)
- Testing
- Resistance Training, Moderate-Intensity Continuous Cycling, High-Intensity Interval Cycling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio University
Osteo Arthritis Knee, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Effect of Physical Therapy Modalities in Osteoarthritis
The purpose of this study was to find the most effective treatment out of both techniques; Dry needling and Kinesio Taping for treating knee osteoarthritis (OA) in terms of pain, strength, and balance
- Trial name
- NCT05089253
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Kinesio tapping
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Majmaah University
Muscular Atrophy
Effect of 14 Day Bed Rest on Health Outcomes in Young and Older Participants
This investigation aimed to compare the response of older adult and young men to 14 day bed-rest and subsequent 28 day rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- BEDREST (NCT02694471)
- Testing
- physical inactivity or bed rest with supervised recovery
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Frailty, Sarcopenia
Development of Continuous Assessment of Frailty and Muscle Quality in Older Subjects: ECOFRAIL Protocol
We are conducting a study in different centers in Spain in elderly people, in order to assess the effectiveness of a physical exercise intervention program in people in a situation of frailty.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Sarcopenia, Ultrasonography, Exercise
- Trial name
- ECOFRAIL (NCT05294757)
- Testing
- Physical exercise
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Deusto