Clinical trials: Muscle Loss
Pompe Disease (Late-onset), Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1)
Musculoskeletal Nociceptive Pain in Participants With Neuromuscular Disorders
The primary aim is to characterize the prevalence, severity and quality of musculoskeletal nociceptive pain in adult patients with neuromuscular disorders (NMD).
- Conditions
- Pompe Disease (Late-onset), Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1), Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
- Trial name
- NCT04907162
- Testing
- Beck depression inventory fast screen, German Pain Inventory, Brief Pain Inventory
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- LMU Klinikum
Sarcopenia
Effect of Dietary Protein Intake Distribution on Protein Metabolism and Skeletal Muscle
The investigators determined effects of 8-week dietary protein intake in mixed meals with uneven or even consumption pattern on the metabolic outcomes of whole-body net protein synthesis and muscle protein synthesis in older…
- Trial name
- NCT02787889
- Testing
- Uneven Protein intake pattern, Even Protein Intake Pattern
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
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
Sarcopenic Obesity
Effect of Whole Body Electromyostimulation and/or Protein Supplementation on Sarcopenic Obesity in 70+
The aim of the study is to determine the effect of 16 weeks of Whole Body-Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) and/or protein supplementation on Sarcopenic Obesity (SO) in community dwelling male subjects 70+ with SO .
- Trial name
- FRANSO (NCT02857660)
- Testing
- Whole body Electromyostimulation (exercise), Protein
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Muscle Loss
A Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Study of ACE-031 (ActRIIB-IgG1)in Healthy Postmenopausal Volunteers
Single center, randomized, single dose study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects of ACE-031 in healthy postmenopausal volunteers
- Trial name
- NCT00755638
- Testing
- ACE-031
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acceleron Pharma, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ USA
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Advanced Multi-omics and -System Approaches to Identify Novel Biomarkers for SMA
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder caused by mutations in the SMN1 gene, leading to motor neuron degeneration and progressive muscle atrophy.
- Trial name
- MOSAiC-SMA (NCT07883655)
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto Giannina Gaslini
Non-sarcopenic Subjects, Possible Sarcopenia
Study on the Effect of Edible Mastication Training Colloid Intervention of Oral Muscle Training in Patients of Sarcopenia
The main purpose of this study is to screen middle-aged and elderly (≧ 45 years old) individuals at high risk of sarcopenia and sarcopenia, and to investigate whether sarcopenia can improve dental bite force and tongue pressure…
- Conditions
- Non-sarcopenic Subjects, Possible Sarcopenia, Sarcopenia (With Low ASM by BIM)
- Trial name
- EMTC-Sarc (NCT07658599)
- Testing
- oral muscle strength training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University of Science and Technology
Muscle; Atrophy, General
The Effects of the Novel Unloading Device "HEPHAISTOS" on Bone, Muscles and Vessels
11 healthy men used the HEPHAISTOS unloading orthosis in an ambulatory 8 week intervention study. It greatly reduces calf muscle forces without reducing ground reaction forces.
- Trial name
- HEP (NCT03086187)
- Testing
- Hephaistos unloading orthosis
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- DLR German Aerospace Center
Muscle Hypotrophy
Assessment of the Efficacy of Carnipure® AAS on Body Composition, Muscle Thickness, and Strength Adaptations in Healthy Men
This study is a 12-week randomized active control trial that is investigating the effects of Carnipure(R) AAS on muscle hypertrophy, body composition, and muscular strength adaptations in healthy men performing a resistance…
- Trial name
- NCT05681806
- Testing
- Carnipure AAS, Creatine Monohydrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Applied Science & Performance Institute
Sarcopenia
Investigation of the Relationship Between Sarcopenia and Balance, Fear of Falling and Fall Risk in Older Female Patients
This study (study type: cross-sectional) aims to investigate the relationship of sarcopenia level with balance, fear of falling and risk of falling in the elderly female population.
- Trial name
- NCT06277193
- Testing
- valuation of balance status, fear of falling and risk of falling in patients non-sarcopenia., Evaluation of balance status, fear of falling and risk of falling in patients with probable sarcopenia., Evaluation of balance status, fear of falling and risk of falling in patients with sarcopenia.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
Healthy Male Volunteers Over 65
Investigating the Digestibility, Bioavailability and Utilisation of Varied Combined Protein Sources in Older Males Using a Dual Stable Isotope Tracer Technique
By 2020, over 20% of the UK population will be over 65 years of age, dramatically increasing pressure on health and social care. Muscle mass is a strong predictor of healthy ageing and longevity.
- Trial name
- NCT07038655
- Testing
- Randomised 20g Protein Supplement
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
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
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Motor Unit Number Estimation (MUNE) in Adults With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
The primary objective of this research protocol is to study and follow the course of motor neuron loss in individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) using the electrophysiological technique of motor unit number estimation…
- Trial name
- NCT04139343
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia and Intervention Physical Therapy
To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction (BFR) in improving muscle mass, strength, functional performance, and quality…
- Trial name
- NCT07013604
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Group,Resistance + BFR Group
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pharos University in Alexandria
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Risdiplam (RO7034067) Given by Mouth in Healthy Volunteers
The objective of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of Risdiplam (RO7034067) in healthy people. The study will assess what the body does to Risdiplam (RO7034067) and what Risdiplam (RO7034067) does to the body.
- Trial name
- NCT02633709
- Testing
- Itraconazole, Risdiplam
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Frailty, Surgery
An Investigation of Frailty Markers and Outcomes in Patients Requiring Emergency Laparotomy
Over 30,000 emergency abdominal operations (laparotomy, EmLAP) are performed in the UK annually and they are usually performed in adults over the age of 65.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Surgery, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT05416047
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Knee Osteoarthristis
Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Dysfunction Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Total knee replacement, or arthroplasty, is the final clinical intervention available to relieve pain and functional limitations related to advanced stage knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT03051984
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont
Bariatric Surgery Patients
The Metabolic and Genetic Drivers of Body Composition Changes Following Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery is very good at reducing body weight but it can also cause the loss of both muscle and strength. Some patients undergoing weight loss surgery do not achieve their weight loss goals and regain the weight they…
- Trial name
- NCT07178704
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Frailty, Surgery
Retrospective Analysis of Sarcopenia in Older Patients Undergoing Laparotomy
Assess the influence of sarcopenia on outcomes of emergency laparotomy in the over 65 age group
- Conditions
- Frailty, Surgery, Emergencies
- Trial name
- NCT04493710
- Testing
- Sarcopenia estimation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Exacerbations
Micro-environment Involvement in Muscle Alteration Induced
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent airway obstruction and inflammatory response of the lungs and bronchi.
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Exacerbations, Skeletal Muscle Atrophy
- Trial name
- MicAMI-BPCO (NCT04448626)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier