Clinical trials: Muscle Loss
Sarcopenia
Screening for Age-Related Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction
This pilot study will aid the development of a sonographic screening method used to obtain proxy measures of LBM and estimates of muscle composition that relate to Intramuscular adipose tissue (IMAT), lipid metabolism, and…
- Trial name
- ARMS (NCT02277236)
- Testing
- DXA scanning, CT imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Obesity, Glucose Intolerance
Age, Lifestyle, Muscle Mechanisms in Insulin Resistance
The purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanisms by which physical inactivity and obesity alter skeletal muscle insulin signaling to cause insulin resistance and increase the development of impaired glucose tolerance…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Glucose Intolerance, Exercise Capacity
- Trial name
- NCT00971594
- Testing
- Dietary counseling, AEX
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Aging, Sarcopenia
PANGeA - Physical Activity and Nutrition for Quality Ageing
General objectives of the project Defining healthy ageing factors; Setting up content-related bases of the international excellence centre (SLO-ITA) in the field of health of elderly citizens; Raising awareness on the…
- Conditions
- Aging, Sarcopenia, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- PANGeA_MM (NCT04899531)
- Testing
- Longitudinal observation
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 950 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Science and Research Centre Koper
Muscular Atrophy, Insulin Resistance
Human Skeletal Muscle Response to 5 Days of Bedrest in Young Adults
The goal of this intervention trial is to characterize skeletal muscle atrophy in healthy, young adults during short term bedrest.
- Conditions
- Muscular Atrophy, Insulin Resistance, Muscle Protein Synthesis
- Trial name
- FABRIC (NCT07178353)
- Testing
- Bedrest
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University
Accidental Falls, Loss of Muscle Strength
Interscanner Variation in Musculoskeletal Computed Tomography (CT) Measures
Maintaining strong muscles is important for the independence and quality of life in our older population. Strong muscles provide mobility and reduce the chance of falls that lead to injury.
- Trial name
- Interscanner (NCT00896415)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Liver Neoplasms, Sarcopenia
Impact of Sarcopenia on Postoperative Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Liver Resection
The investigators will investigate the impact of different biometric parameters (Body mass index, sarcopenia, lean muscle mass, hand-grip strength, gait speed, fat composition) on the postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing…
- Conditions
- Liver Neoplasms, Sarcopenia, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- NCT03630978
- Testing
- Liver resection
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 251 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- San Camillo Hospital, Rome
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Effects of Free Fatty Acids and 3-hydroxybutyrate on Protein, Glucose, Lipid Metabolism and Intracellular Signals.
The investigators hypothesize that the investigators can detect protein-sparing effects of administration of the ketone 3-hydroxybutyrate and free fatty acids during simulation of an acute inflammatory disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01752348
- Testing
- Endotoxin, US standard reference E.coli
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Inflammation, Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Endotoxin & Cytokines. Do Protein Loss and Metabolic Effects Depend on Central Nervous System (CNS) Activation of Stress Hormones or on Local Mechanisms in Muscle and Fat?
Main objective : The purpose of this study is to prove that the effects of bacterial endotoxin and cytokine TNF-α, on protein loss, fatty acid release, and glucose metabolism depend on two mechanisms: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01452958
- Testing
- TNF-alpha, Endotoxin
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Sarcopenia, Elderly
Alternative to Gait Speed in Sarcopenia Assessment
This study aims to assess the reliability of the Elbow Performance Test as an upper extremity-based alternative for evaluating sarcopenia severity.
- Trial name
- NCT07065448
- Testing
- physical performance tests
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Liver Cirrhosis
Lean Mass Evaluation of Cirrhotic Patients With Ascites With the Use DXA
Malnutrition due to liver disease is common, however, their detection is difficult. The parameters used for nutritional assessment in clinical practice have limited use in this patient population.
- Trial name
- BCECPA (NCT02421848)
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Sarcopenia
Use of the Sit-To-Stand Task as a Screening Tool for Sarcopenia The
A common condition associated with ageing is sarcopenia, which is a progressive decrease in muscle mass. Sarcopenia is associated with adverse outcomes including increased mortality, and places a major burden on healthcare…
- Trial name
- NCT03308903
- Testing
- DEXA scan
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bedfordshire
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, Older People
Evaluation of Sarcopenia With SARC-F and Anthropometric Measurement
The aim of this study is to examine the performance of determining the sarcopenia by anthropometric measurements (mid-upper arm circumference and calf circumference) added to the SARC-F questionnaire developed as a screening tool…
- Trial name
- NCT05241886
- Testing
- anthoropometric measurement, SARC- F questionnare
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Sarcopenia
Ankle Assistance and Resistance in Older Adults
The goal of this research protocol is to improve mobility in older individuals through advances in wearable assistive devices by focusing on two specific aims.
- Trial name
- NCT06284525
- Testing
- Ankle resistance and biofeedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northern Arizona University
Sarcopenia
Effect of Ursolic Acid of Loquat Extract on Function of Muscle
This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study was designed to investigate the efficacy and tolerability of Ursolic Acid of Loquat Extract for treatment of muscle function improvement with relatively health adults.
- Trial name
- NCT02401113
- Testing
- UA group
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University Hospital
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
Atrial Fibrillation, Frail Elderly Syndrome
The Relationship Between Atrial Fibrillation and Frailty in Community-Dwelling Elderly
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmias in clinical practice. Research investigating hospitalized patients have indicated there are deleterious effects of AF on patients besides the disease burden itself…
- Trial name
- NCT03420326
- Testing
- Frailty status assessment
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 256 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Aging, Sarcopenia
Impact of Fish Oil Dose on Tissue Content and Function
In this 5-month study, we will track the incorporation and washout of n-3 PUFA into different tissues following two different dosing strategies in healthy young and older volunteers. All groups will be followed for washout.
- Conditions
- Aging, Sarcopenia, Muscle Atrophy
- Trial name
- NCT04772040
- Testing
- Fish oil supplementation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Stirling
Sarcopenia
Muscle Ultrasound for Sarcopenia Leading to Early Detection
Sarcopenia is an age-related loss of muscle mass that may affect over 25% of individuals over the age of 60 and results in a 3 to 4 times increased likelihood of developing a disability.
- Trial name
- MUSCLED (NCT02319850)
- Testing
- DXA scanning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
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