Clinical trials: Muscle Loss
Rupture of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Evaluation of rGH Therapy to Prevent Muscle Atrophy in Patients With ACL Tears
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are among the most frequent traumatic knee injuries that occur in physically active individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT02420353
- Testing
- Somatropin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis
An Extension Study of the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of BYM338 (Bimagrumab) in Patients With Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis Who Previously Participated in the Core Study CBYM338B2203
This extension study will provide data to further evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of three doses of BYM338 and to assess the long-term effects of BYM338 in patients with sporadic inclusion body myositis.
- Trial name
- NCT02573467
- Testing
- Bimagrumab
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Australia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 211 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Aging, Sarcopenia
Dietary Nitrate and Muscle Power With Aging
The purpose of this study is to see if drinking beetroot juice (BRJ) is beneficial for aging patients. We hope to determine the effect of BRJ on exercise performance.
- Trial name
- NCT03513302
- Testing
- nitrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
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
Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Kennedy's Disease
A Study of NIDO-361 in Patients With SBMA
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of NIDO-361 in adult patients with Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA).
- Trial name
- PIONEER KD (NCT06411912)
- Testing
- NIDO-361
- Where
- 5 sites in Denmark, Italy and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Nido Biosciences, Inc.
Muscle Wasting (Atrophy) After Hip Fracture Surgery
Study of Efficacy and Safety of Bimagrumab in Patients After Hip Fracture Surgery
The purpose of this study was to assess if bimagrumab is safe and effective in patients with muscle wasting (atrophy) after hip fracture surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02152761
- Testing
- bimagrumab
- Where
- 53 sites in United States, Argentina and 17 more
- Volunteers
- 251 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Prostate Cancer
Use of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate to Counteract Muscle Loss in Men With Prostate Cancer on Androgen Ablation
This is a study of HMB plus amino acids in older men with prostate cancer starting androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). The investigators hypothesize that the use of this nutritional supplementation will decrease the loss of…
- Trial name
- NCT01607879
- Testing
- Standard of care ADT + (HMB + arginine + glutamine), Standard of care ADT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Epilepsy; Seizure, Neuromuscular Diseases
North Carolina Genomic Evaluation by Next-generation Exome Sequencing, 2
The "North Carolina Clinical Genomic Evaluation by Next-gen Exome Sequencing, 2 (NCGENES 2)" study is part of a larger consortium project investigating the clinical utility, or net benefit of an intervention on patient and family…
- Conditions
- Epilepsy; Seizure, Neuromuscular Diseases, Brain Malformation, Intellectual Disability
- Trial name
- NCGENES2 (NCT03548779)
- Testing
- Pre-visit prep, usual care + exome seq
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 548 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Progressive Metastatic Prostate Cancer
An Asian Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Oral Enzalutamide in Progressive Metastatic Prostate Cancer Participants
Purpose of the study was to assess the effect of enzalutamide on time to Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) progression as compared to placebo in chemotherapy naïve participants with progressive metastatic prostate cancer who have…
- Trial name
- NCT02294461
- Testing
- Enzalutamide
- Where
- 47 sites in China, Hong Kong and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 395 people
- Sponsor
- Astellas Pharma Inc
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A Study of CK-2127107 in Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
This study will evaluate the pharmacodynamic (PD) effect of CK-2127107 (hereafter referred to as reldesemtiv) versus placebo on measures of skeletal muscle function or fatigability in patients with Type II, III, or IV spinal…
- Trial name
- NCT02644668
- Testing
- Reldesemtiv 150 mg, Reldesemtiv 450 mg
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Cytokinetics
Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Arthritis Pilot for Preserving Muscle While Losing Weight
The purpose of this research study is to see whether wearing a weighted vest during a period of active weight loss can decrease the loss of muscle and bone that occurs during weight loss.
- Trial name
- APPLE (NCT02239939)
- Testing
- Vest, Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Prostate Cancer
Study to Compare Capsule and Liquid Formulations of Enzalutamide After Single Dose Administration Under Fasting Conditions in Prostate Cancer
Background: Enzalutamide is given to treat metastatic prostate cancer. But it takes 4 pills to deliver the effective dose. This can be difficult for people already taking multiple drugs.
- Trial name
- NCT03478904
- Testing
- Enzalutamide Liquid, Enzalutamide Capsule
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
HIV, Aging
Angiotensin Receptors and Age Related Mitochondrial Decline in HIV Patients
This study is designed to evaluate specific factors in mitochondria that may precipitate premature aging and physical weakness in HIV patients. Angiotensin receptors 1 and 2 (AT1R and AT2R) are found in virtually every cell type.
- Conditions
- HIV, Aging, Sarcopenia, Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists
- Trial name
- RAS-HIV (NCT02606279)
- Testing
- valsartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Muscle Loss
Enhanced Bioscaffold for Volumetric Muscle Loss
This is a prospective, single center study conducted at the University of Pittsburgh designed to test the applicability and utility of XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft in the restoration of function in the setting of volumetric…
- Trial name
- MTEC-VML (NCT04051242)
- Testing
- XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- J. Peter Rubin, MD
Cachexia
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of 13 Weeks of the Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (SARM) GSK2881078 in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Impaired physical function and muscle dysfunction are a major consequence of COPD, which may be associated with increased mortality, poor quality of life and increased health care use.
- Trial name
- NCT03359473
- Testing
- GSK2881078
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis
Acetaminophen and Impaired Musculoskeletal Adaptations to Exercise Training
The purpose of this study is to determine if taking the pain reliever acetaminophen (ACET) interferes with some of the benefits of weight lifting on muscles and bone density in older men.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT01083901
- Testing
- Resistance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Age-Related Sarcopenia, Muscle Loss
Impact of Protein and Alkali Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle in Older Adults
The central hypothesis is that higher protein intake and a neutralizing alkaline salt supplement will improve muscle performance and mass, compared to their respective placebos, in older men and postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT04048616
- Testing
- whey protein isolate, potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3), microcrystalline cellulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 141 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
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
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 Type I
Clinical Trial of Sodium Phenylbutyrate in Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I
The purpose of this study is to identify the maximum tolerated dosage of sodium phenylbutyrate in children with spinal muscular atrophy type I; and to determine if the drug has an effect on SMN mRNA and protein levels.
- Trial name
- NPTUNE 02 (NCT00439218)
- Testing
- sodium phenylbutyrate
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Westat