Clinical trials: Muscle Loss, open to volunteers
Sarcopenia
Clinical Intervention of Idecalcitol Combined With Whey Protein Powder and Exercise for Sarcopenia
This clinical trial is a multicenter, single-blind, prospective, randomized controlled clinical application study. Subjects who met the trial criteria and signed the informed consent form were randomly divided into a control…
- Trial name
- NCT06537115
- Testing
- exercise, whey protein powder, Eldecalcitol
- Where
- 5 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 450 people
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital
Sarcopenia
Assessing the Dose-response of Muscle Protein Synthesis to "Super-whey" in Older Adults
Skeletal muscle accounts for approximately 45-55% of total body mass in healthy adults and plays a pivotal role in whole-body metabolic health, locomotion and physical independence.
- Trial name
- ARLA-WHEY (NCT05700058)
- Testing
- Dietary protein supplement
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Head Cancer, Neck Cancer
Exercise and Nutritional Prehabilitation for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
This study examines the acceptability, feasibility, and safety in developing a prehabilitation program for head and neck cancer patients.
- Conditions
- Head Cancer, Neck Cancer, Sarcopenia, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT06722508
- Testing
- exercise and nutritional prehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
COPD, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Clinimetric Properties of Muscle Mass and Stiffness Measurements of the Quadriceps in Patients With COPD
A large amount of patients with COPD suffer from muscle dysfunction characterized by losses of muscle mass and strength. Studies have shown an association between a loss of quadriceps muscle mass and premature death.
- Trial name
- Metriquad (NCT06994689)
- Testing
- Perimetry and ShearWave measurement of the quadriceps muscle before and after a pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programme
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Groupe Hospitalier du Havre
Hip Fracture, Malnutrition
GNRI and Rectus Femoris Muscle Thickness in Older Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery
This prospective observational study will evaluate whether nutritional risk and reduced muscle mass are associated with postoperative outcomes in adults aged 65 years or older undergoing surgery for hip fracture.
- Conditions
- Hip Fracture, Malnutrition, Sarcopenia, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- NCT07751692
- Testing
- Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
End-stage Liver Disease, Liver Cirrhosis
Nutrition and Exercise Prehabilitation in Patients Awaiting Liver Transplantation
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a diet with even protein distribution plus exercise (Group A) versus a diet with skewed protein distribution plus exercise (Group B) versus standard dietary and physical activity advice…
- Conditions
- End-stage Liver Disease, Liver Cirrhosis, Liver Transplantation, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- POWER-LT (NCT07561138)
- Testing
- Diet with even protein distribution plus exercise program, Diet with skewed protein distribution plus exercise program, Standard dietary and physical activity advice
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Kalliopi Anna Poulia
The Association Between Sarcopenia and the Strength of Peripheral and Respiratory Muscles in Elderly Individuals, Cardiovascular Diseases
The Association Between Sarcopenia and the Strength of Peripheral and Respiratory Muscles in Elderly Individuals
Population aging is a significant global trend, with projections indicating that by 2050, 1 in 6 individuals worldwide will be over 65 years old, compared to 1 in 11 in 2019.
- Conditions
- The Association Between Sarcopenia and the Strength of Peripheral and Respiratory Muscles in Elderly Individuals, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT06756399
- Testing
- Questionnare, hand grip and respiratory muscle strength
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Sarcopenia
High-definition Surface Electromyography Markers for the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is a progressive and generalised skeletal muscle disorder involving the accelerated loss of muscle mass and function that is associated with increased adverse outcomes including falls, functional decline, frailty, and…
- Trial name
- CHRONOSSARCRE (NCT06963359)
- Testing
- HD-sEMG, Quadriceps muscle ultrasound, IPAQ Physical Activity Questionnaire
- Where
- 11 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 846 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Obesity, Insulin Sensitivity
Effect of Weight Loss on Intermuscular Adipose Tissue (IMAT) Signaling
The goal of this intervention study is to learn about how weight loss impacts molecular signaling of intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) in individuals with obesity.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Insulin Sensitivity, Muscle Weakness, Adiposity
- Trial name
- NCT06129110
- Testing
- Diet Weight Loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Obesity, Sarcopenia
Effectiveness of Combined GLP-1/GIP Dual Agonist Therapy and Structured Exercise on Skeletal Muscle Morphology, Quality, and Physical Function in Overweight and Obese Individuals
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of a 24-week home-based progressive resistance exercise program combined with tirzepatide treatment on skeletal muscle mass, muscle quality, and functional capacity…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Sarcopenia, Overweight (Without Type 2 Diabetes) With Weight-related Comorbidities
- Trial name
- NCT07609160
- Testing
- Resistance exercise, Lifestyle recommendations
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Muscle Loss
Branched Chained Amino Acid Supplement in Patients Undergoing Lower Limb Bone Cancer Curettage for Bone Metastasis
Postoperative muscle loss is common in patients with bone metastases undergoing lower limb bone cancer curettage, affecting both limb skeletal muscles and potentially swallowing-related muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT06604910
- Testing
- branched chained amino acid
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Multiple Sclerosis, Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia and Related Factors in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease affecting the central nervous system, exhibiting autoimmune and neurodegenerative properties.
- Trial name
- NCT07116070
- Testing
- Clinical Assessments
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
GALENOS 1 in Head and Neck, Lung, and Rectal Cancer Patients
GALENOS 1 is a prospective observational study designed to explore longitudinal changes in nutritional status and body composition in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, locally advanced rectal cancer, and lung…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer, Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- GALENOS 1 (NCT07511413)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia
Esophageal Cancer (EsC), Sarcopenia
Health Informatics and Resistance Exercise for Symptom Management and Quality of Life in Post-Esophagectomy Patients
Participants are invited to take part in a research study. In accordance with the requirements of the health authorities, participants must be informed of the purpose of the study and its potential risks.
- Conditions
- Esophageal Cancer (EsC), Sarcopenia, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT07180134
- Testing
- symptom management health informatics plus Resistance band exercise training, Usual Care Group
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Neuromuscular; Disorder, Hereditary, Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Molecular Analysis of Patients With Neuromuscular Disease
The purpose of this study is to identify new genes responsible for neuromuscular disorders and study muscle tissue of patient with known neuromuscular disease, as well as their family members.
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular; Disorder, Hereditary, Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT00390104
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Sarcopenia, ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease)
Serum Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 to Albumin Ratio as a Biomarker for Sarcopenia Severity in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients on Hemodialysis
Sarcopenia is a prevalent and serious complication among patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) receiving maintenance dialysis, characterized by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and physical function.
- Trial name
- NCT07586956
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Hospital Associated Disability, Immobility
Targeting Muscle Strength Loss Due to Hospitalization in Older Adults by Blood-flow Restriction Combined With an Electromyography-driven Serious Game.
This study investigates a new training method designed to help older adults preserve their muscle strength during hospitalization.
- Conditions
- Hospital Associated Disability, Immobility, Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
- Trial name
- GHOSTLY+ (NCT07294131)
- Testing
- Gamified isometric strength training with blood flow restriction, Standard Physiotherapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Gene Therapy Drug in the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 3 Patients
The study will evaluate safety and efficacy of intrathecal delivery of GC101 gene therapy drug as a treatment of spinal muscular atrophy Type 3 (SMA 3) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06421831
- Testing
- GC101
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- GeneCradle Inc
Sarcopenia in Elderly
Feasibility of Egg White Pudding Supplementation for Individuals in Personal Care Home Centres Needing Dietary Supplementation
This trial is an open-label randomized controlled parallel arm feasibility trial. 54 residents in care homes receiving nutrition supplementation (minimum 40% of each sex, ≥ 50 years of age).
- Trial name
- NCT07805993
- Testing
- Egg White Pudding, Nestle Resource
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seven Oaks Hospital Chronic Disease Innovation Centre
Nutritional Deficiency, Gastrointestinal Cancers
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Prospective, Multi-center Trial Evaluating the Improvement of Nutritional Status and Sarcopenia With Silkworm Pupa Tablets in Patients With Malignancies
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, prospective, multi-center clinical trial, to evaluate the efficacy of silkworm pupa tablets in improving nutritional status and sarcopenia in patients with…
- Conditions
- Nutritional Deficiency, Gastrointestinal Cancers, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT07554807
- Testing
- Silkworm pupa tablets
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 480 people
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University