Clinical trials: Muscle Loss
Muscular Atrophy, Spinal
A Pilot Therapeutic Trial Using Hydroxyurea in Type II and Type III Spinal Muscular Atrophy Patients
The objectives of this trial are: to establish a safety profile for use of Hydroxyurea in children with Types II and III Spinal Muscular Atrophy; to identify reliable outcome measures for HU treatment in Types II and III SMA; and…
- Trial name
- NCT00568802
- Testing
- Hydroxyurea
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Sarcopenia
Blood Flow, Muscle Regeneration and Sarcopenia
Due to the rapid aging of the population, sarcopenia is among the greatest challenges facing the health care system over the next quarter century.
- Trial name
- NCT01035060
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
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
Covid19, Muscle Atrophy
Electrical Stimulation for Critically Ill Covid-19 Patients
Unfortunately, hospital-acquired weakness is highly prevalent among COVID-19 hospitalized patients, who often require prolonged bed-rest or paralytics for an extended period of time in order to maintain oxygenation.
- Conditions
- Covid19, Muscle Atrophy, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- Phase I (NCT04685213)
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Muscle Wasting, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Effect of GTx-024 on Muscle Wasting in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) on First Line Platinum
The purpose of this study is to determine if the investigational drug GTx-024 can help patients with non small cell lung cancer increase physical function and maintain or gain muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT01355497
- Testing
- GTx-024
- Where
- 30 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- GTx
PreDiabetes, Older Adults
Vivo Prediabetes Study: Online, Live, and Interactive Strength Training for Older Adults With Prediabetes
This research trial studies the effect of an online, live and interactive strength training program on physical function and strength in older adults with prediabetes.
- Conditions
- PreDiabetes, Older Adults, Muscle Loss, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT05497960
- Testing
- Vivo workout
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eric Levian
Meniscus Disorder, Meniscus, Torn Tibial
Blood Flow Restriction After Meniscus Repair
The purpose of this study is to evaluate post-operative outcomes after meniscus surgery in participants undergoing blood flow restriction training as a rehabilitative adjunct compared to those with standard rehabilitation.
- Conditions
- Meniscus Disorder, Meniscus, Torn Tibial, Meniscus Lesion, Meniscus Tear, Tibial
- Trial name
- NCT04436523
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction (Delfi Personalized Tourniquet System), Standard rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Muscular Atrophy, Spinal
A Pilot Therapeutic Trial Using Hydroxyurea in Type I Spinal Muscular Atrophy Patients
The objectives of this trial are: to establish a safety profile for use of Hydroxyurea in children with Type I Spinal Muscular Atrophy; to identify reliable outcome measures for HU treatment in Type I SMA; and to detect the…
- Trial name
- NCT00568698
- Testing
- Hydroxyurea
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Sarcopenia
A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of MK-0773 in Women With Sarcopenia (Loss of Muscle Mass)(MK-0773-005)
A study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of MK-0773 in women with sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass).
- Trial name
- NCT00529659
- Testing
- Comparator: MK-0773
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Cirrhosis, Aerobic Exercises
The Efficacy of Aerobic Exercise Training on ANS and Endothelial Function in Compensated Cirrhosis
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate whether a 16-week structured aerobic exercise program combined with nutritional consultation can improve autonomic and endothelial function in patients with…
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Aerobic Exercises, Lifestyle Modification, Endothelial Function
- Trial name
- NCT06288828
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise + Nutrition consultant, Nutrition consultant
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Valproic Acid and Carnitine in Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
This is a multi-center trial to assess safety and efficacy of a combined regimen of oral valproic acid (VPA) and carnitine in patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 2 to 17 years of age.
- Trial name
- NCT00227266
- Testing
- Valproic Acid and Levocarnitine
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Biomarkers Study in the Immediate Postnatal Period of Development
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is the leading genetic cause of death of infants. Strong preclinical evidence suggests that effective therapy must be delivered as early as possible to prevent progression of the disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01736553
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Cachexia
Study of GTx-024 on Muscle Wasting (Cachexia) Cancer.
The purpose of this study is to assess if Gtx-024 is effective in increasing lean body mass in subjects with muscle wasting related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00467844
- Testing
- GTx-024
- Where
- 52 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 159 people
- Sponsor
- GTx
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Pre-Symptomatic Study of Intravenous Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-xioi in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) for Patients With Multiple Copies of SMN2
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravenous onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi in pre-symptomatic patients with SMA and 2 or 3 copies SMN2
- Trial name
- SPR1NT (NCT03505099)
- Testing
- onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi
- Where
- 16 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Gene Therapies
Prediabetes
Metformin and Muscle in Insulin-resistant Older Veterans
Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass, strength and function with aging and is associated with increased disability, falls and fractures.
- Trial name
- M&M (NCT01804049)
- Testing
- metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia
Effect of Potassium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Bone and Muscle in Older Adults
There is increasing evidence that the acid-base balance of diet plays an important role in the health of bones and muscles. An excess of acid in the body can result in calcium loss and muscle breakdown.
- Trial name
- NCT00357214
- Testing
- Potassium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Cardiovascular Disease, Sarcopenia
Trial of Oral Glutamine on Mitochondrial Function in CKD
The primary goal of proposed investigation is to study the impact of oral glutamine supplementation on muscle mitochondrial and endothelial cell function measured mitochondrial energetics and vascular function using 31P magnetic…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Sarcopenia, Endothelial Dysfunction, Muscle Mitochondrial Function
- Trial name
- NCT02838979
- Testing
- First Intervention (14 days), Washout (3 weeks), Second Intervention (14 days)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
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
SMA - Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Gene Therapy
Gene Replacement Therapy Clinical Trial for Participants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
Phase 3 pivotal US trial studying open-label intravenous administration of onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 1 participants.
- Trial name
- STR1VE (NCT03306277)
- Testing
- Onasemnogene Abeparvovec-xioi
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Gene Therapies
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Flu Vaccine Study in Neuromuscular Patients 2011
The purpose of the study is to compare the immune response of two different injection methods (Intramuscular V.S. Subcutaneous) of the 2011-2012 seasonal Influenza (Flu) vaccine among patients with neuromuscular conditions who…
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT01422200
- Testing
- 2011-2012 seasonal flu vaccine Subcutaneous, 2011-2012 seasonal flu vaccine Intramuscular
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati