Clinical trials: Muscle Loss
Hemorrhage/Blood Loss During Myomectomies, Fibroids
Use of Intravenous Tranexamic Acid During Myomectomy
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the early administration of intravenous (IV) Tranexamic acid (TA) on perioperative bleeding (as defined by measured intraoperative estimated blood loss (EBL), change in pre…
- Trial name
- TA (NCT02620748)
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid, Saline Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia and Combined-modality Exercise
This study examined the effects of combined-modality exercise training (resistance, endurance, flexibility and balance) on muscle mass, muscle function and physical activity in community-dwelling elderly living in Jamaica who had…
- Trial name
- NCT04806152
- Testing
- High intensity exercise, Usual care home exercise
- Where
- Jamaica
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of The West Indies
Assessment, Self, Muscle Atrophy
Correlation of Muscle Ultrasound Measures (2D and 3D) With Biphotonic X-ray Absorptiometry in Oldest Old Patients.
The sarcopenia diagnosis is based on the muscle mass and on impaired physical performance. The emerging field of ultrasound assessment of muscle mass in older patients is based on 2d parameters with prediction equations for…
- Conditions
- Assessment, Self, Muscle Atrophy, Ultrasound Therapy; Complications, Aging
- Trial name
- DIASEM (NCT04753450)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Sarcopenia
Effectiveness of Interactive Exergame in Older Adults With Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia has been defined as an age related, involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. The prevalence of sarcopenia is about 10% globally, and risk factors of sarcopenia includes age, lower physical activity, and…
- Trial name
- NCT04770558
- Testing
- Interactive Exergame
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Frailty, Sarcopenia
Investigation of the Effects of Frailty and Sarcopenia on Postoperative Recovery and Complications in Geriatric Patients
After obtaining ethical approval, 42 patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) scores I-III who were scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia were included in our prospective study.
- Trial name
- NCT06889714
- Testing
- ultrasonography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Sarcopenia
Dose Response of Whey and Soy Protein Ingestion With and Without Resistance Exercise in Elderly Men
When we age, we lose muscle. It is not exactly clear why this happens, but we do know that this muscle loss can increase health risks and lead to health problems. Lifting weights (i.e.
- Trial name
- NDC (NCT01062711)
- Testing
- Whey or soy protein
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Sarcopenia, Frailty
Effectiveness of Individual Physical Activity Programs to Prevent Sarcopenia and Frailty Among Older Adults
Sarcopenia and frailty could be prevented and rehabilitated through individual physical activities in the form of combined exercise that could be practiced at home in daily life.
- Trial name
- NCT06149871
- Testing
- Physical activity
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ministry of Health, Thailand
Sarcopenia, Fatigue
Association Between Sarcopenia, Fatigue and Orthostatic Intolerance in Geriatric Patients: A Case Control Study
This study aims to explore the relationship between sarcopenia, fatigue, and orthostatic intolerance in older adults. It will be conducted among geriatric patients attending Ain Shams University Hospitals.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Fatigue, Orthostatic Intolerance
- Trial name
- NCT07564830
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Sarcopenia, Osteopenia
Exercise Effects on Sarco-Osteopenia in Older Men
The study determined the effects of predominately resistance type exercise in combination with protein supplements on parameters of sarcopenia and osteopenia (sarco-osteopenia) in older, community dwelling men with sarcopenia and…
- Trial name
- NCT03453463
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Sarcopenia, Muscle Loss
Counteracting Age-related Loss of Skeletal Muscle Mass (CALM)
Up to 66 healthy elderly individuals (at least 65 years old) are recruited as subjects. They will be recruited as a subgroup to protocol ID: H-4-2013-070.
- Trial name
- CALM (NCT02115698)
- Testing
- Heavy Resistance Training, Light Intensity Training, Protein Whey
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Muscle Atrophy or Weakness, Muscle Contraction
Core Exercises Effects on Muscle Imbalances
This study aims in investigating the effects of a core muscles' strengthening program on core muscles' atrophy and contraction ability.
- Conditions
- Muscle Atrophy or Weakness, Muscle Contraction, Core Stability
- Trial name
- NCT04450615
- Testing
- Core stability
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Athanasios Ellinoudis
Urinary Incontinence, Sarcopenia
Association Between Sarcopenia and Urinary Incontinence And Effect Of Physical Activity Among Over 50 Years Old Adults
As far as the investigators know, until this moment no research has investigated the prevalence of Sarcopenia in both sexes in Hungary.
- Trial name
- NCT05313360
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pecs
Sarcopenia
Protein Timing, Lean Mass, Strength and Functional Capacity Gains in Postmenopausal Women
This study evaluated the effect of protein intake immediately after resistance exercise on lean mass, strength, and functional capacity gains in postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT03372876
- Testing
- Protein and carbohydrate supplementation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Uberlandia
Sarcopenia, Frailty Syndrome
Fun Exercise Intervention for Older Adults to Improve Intrinsic Capacity and Motivation
This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured, multicomponent recreational exercise program (FEXO: Fun Exercise for Older Adults) in improving intrinsic capacity, motivation, and adherence…
- Trial name
- FEXO-COM (NCT07133568)
- Testing
- Fun Exercise for Older Adults (FEXO), OTAGO
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Obesity, Menopause
Calorie Restriction With Leucine Supplementation
The purpose of this study is to determine whether consuming additional leucine during calorie restriction induced weight loss has beneficial or harmful effects on multi-organ (liver, muscle, adipose tissue) insulin sensitivity…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT01757340
- Testing
- Weight loss with normal protein and leucine intake, Weight loss with protein/leucine supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Leiomyoma, Uterine, Intraoperative Blood Loss
Intravenous Tranexamic Acid and Intramyometrial Desmopressin Effect on Blood Loss During Laparoscopic Myomectomy.
To evaluate the effect of intravenous tranexamic acid plus intramyometrial desmopressin administration on perioperative blood loss and blood transfusion need in laparoscopic myomectomy operation.
- Trial name
- NCT05517590
- Testing
- Tranexamic acid, Saline
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Ageing, Frailty
Physiotherapy Interventions on Functional Capacity, Balance and Mental Domains in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial With Two Parallel Groups
This study will investigate whether two different physiotherapy exercise programs can improve physical function, balance and mental well-being in older adults living in the community in Angola.
- Conditions
- Ageing, Frailty, Sarcopenia, Decline, Cognitive
- Trial name
- NCT07424274
- Testing
- Multicomponent Physiotherapy Exercise Program, Reduced Functional Physiotherapy Exercise Program
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aveiro University
Obesity
Effect of Weight Loss and Exercise on Liver and Muscle Fat in Obese Elderly
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of weight loss and exercise on liver and muscle fat.
- Trial name
- NCT00779207
- Testing
- weight loss and exercise, weight loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Muscle Atrophy
The Effects of 17β-estradiol on Skeletal Muscle
The maintenance of skeletal muscle mass and function is critical for healthy aging. Muscle loss with disuse, termed muscle disuse muscle atrophy, leads to impaired functional capacity, the onset of insulin resistance, as well as…
- Trial name
- NCT03069781
- Testing
- 17β-estradiol, Polycose
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Weight Loss, Other Effects of High Altitude
Substrate Utilization, Exercise Performance, and Skeletal Muscle Response to Energy Deficit and Altitude Acclimatization
This research will evaluate nutrition requirements for missions at high altitude (i.e. >7800 feet above sea level) and the information obtained can be used to optimize nutrient content specifications for combat rations.
- Trial name
- NCT02731066
- Testing
- Standard pro, High pro, carbo bev
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine