Clinical trials: Muscle Mass
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
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
The Effect of Protein and Resistance Training on Muscle Mass in Acutely Ill Old Medical Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a high-protein diet during hospitalization in combination with resistance training and a daily protein and energy supplement three months after discharge on the muscle mass…
- Trial name
- NCT02077491
- Testing
- High-protein diet and resistance training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Hvidovre University Hospital
Cardiovascular Diseases
Prehabilitation's Effect on Skeletal Muscle Mass in Cardiac Patients
The study will investigate the effect prehabilitation on skeletal muscle mass via a scanner.
- Trial name
- NCT06624774
- Testing
- Prehabilitation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Manchester Metropolitan University
Sarcopenia
A Protein Supplementation and Exercise Strategy to Promote Muscle Protein Anabolism in Frail Elderly People
The present study is designed to investigate whether timed protein supplementation will increase skeletal muscle mass in the frail elderly population.
- Trial name
- ProMuscle (NCT01110369)
- Testing
- Protein drink, Resistance exercise training
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Direct Oral Anticoagulant, Hemmorhage
Evaluation of the Relationship Between Muscle Mass Measured by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and the Risk of Hemorrhagic Events Under Direct Oral Anticoagulants in the Elderly
This study aims to assess whether reduced muscle mass is associated with an increased risk of bleeding in the elderly receiving direct oral anticoagulant therapy.
- Conditions
- Direct Oral Anticoagulant, Hemmorhage, Elderly, Muscle Mass
- Trial name
- SARCORRHAGED (NCT07173075)
- Testing
- impedancemetry
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Critical Illness, Muscle Weakness
Can Beta-Hydroxy-beta-Methylbutyrate Supplementation Counteract Muscle Catabolism in Critically Ill Patients?
The rapid decline of muscle mass and function in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients is associated with prolonged length of mechanical ventilation, prolonged intensive care (ICU) and hospital stay, increased ICU and…
- Trial name
- HMB-ICU-CH (NCT03628365)
- Testing
- HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Mette M Berger
Aging
The Effect of Strength Training and Protein Supplementation in Old Pre-frail Individuals
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a lower-body strength training regime combined with protein supplementation in pre-frail elderly individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT03723902
- Testing
- Heavy-load strength training, Protein supplementation
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
Pancreatic Cancer
Impact of Hypertrophy-oriented Resistance Training on Muscle Mass and Quality of Life in Patients With Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer
To determine the efficacy of a 12-week supervised, hypertrophy-oriented strength training program in preserving skeletal muscle mass, physical function, and quality of life in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer compared…
- Trial name
- HY-PANC (NCT07470268)
- Testing
- supervised, hypertrophy-oriented strength training program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
Immune Senescence, Sarcopenia
Effects of PS-IPC Supplementation on Muscle Mass and Functional Outcomes in Older Adults
Sarcopenia, the age-associated loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, is a frequent precursor to functional impairment, disability, falls, and loss of independence in the elderly.
- Trial name
- PS-IPC (NCT00926250)
- Testing
- Oral PS-IPC supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Women, Osteoporosis
Temporomandibular Disorders and Osteoporosis
Increased life expectancy has attracted research attention, interested in provide a quality and healthy aging. According to the latest census conducted in 2010 by IBGE, Brazilian population consists of 97,342,162 women, whom…
- Conditions
- Women, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Temporomandibular Disorder
- Trial name
- TMDOST (NCT01029210)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Hip Arthritis, Sarcopenia
Effects of Whey and Collagen on FFM, Muscle Strength and Wound Healing in Elderly Surgical Patients
The purpose of the study is to compare the effect of whey protein and collagen on fat free mass, muscle strength, functional ability, wound healing and life quality in elderly patients undergoing elective knee- or hip surgery…
- Conditions
- Hip Arthritis, Sarcopenia, Knee Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT04496856
- Testing
- Whey protein and Collagen supplementation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Sarcopenic Obesity
Low Calorie Diet or VLCKD Combined With Physical Training for Preserving Muscle Mass During Weight Loss in Sarcopenic Obesity
The prevalence of sarcopenic obesity (SO) is increasing worldwide, posing important challenges to public health and national health care system, especially during the COVID pandemic.
- Trial name
- NCT05287659
- Testing
- meal replacements or supplementation with leucine
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza
Healthy
Protein Ingestion and Resistance Exercise in Elderly
The mail goal of this randomized controlled, dietary intervention study is to investigate whether protein supplementation in combination with resistance exercise can increase muscle mass and strength in elderly.
- Trial name
- IceProQualita (NCT01074879)
- Testing
- Whey protein, Milk protein, Carbohydrates
- Where
- Iceland
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iceland
Critical Illness, Intensive Care (ICU) Myopathy
Early Goal-Directed Nutrition in ICU Patients - EAT-ICU Trial
An increasing number of patients survive critical illness and intensive care, but describe having impaired physical function several years after discharge as a consequence of extensive loss of muscle mass.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Intensive Care (ICU) Myopathy, Muscle Wasting, Loss of Physical Function
- Trial name
- EAT-ICU (NCT01372176)
- Testing
- Early Goal-Directed Nutrition, ASPEN-guidelines
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Weight Loss, Ovarian Carcinoma
Skeletal Muscle Energy Metabolism in Women With Weight Loss and Ovarian and/or Endometrial Cancer With Weight Loss
the aim is to study skeletal muscle metabolism alterations métaboliques associated with weight loss in women with ovarian and/or endometrial cancer according to BMI.
- Conditions
- Weight Loss, Ovarian Carcinoma, Endometrial Carcinoma
- Trial name
- METERMUS-IMC (NCT03027479)
- Testing
- Samples
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Disuse Atrophy
Bed-rest, Muscle Mass and Insulin Sensitivity
In the present study, the effects of 7 days of bed rest on muscle mass, muscle fiber characteristics and insulin sensitivity will be determined.
- Trial name
- NCT02109380
- Testing
- Bed rest
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness
Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Muscle Mass and Strength in Critically Ill Patients After Cardiothoracic Surgery
The purposes of this study are 1) to determine whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is effective in preventing loss of muscle mass and strength and 2) to observe the time variation of MLT and strength from…
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness, Muscle Wasting, Muscle Loss
- Trial name
- Catastim 2 (NCT02391103)
- Testing
- Compex 3 Professional (CefarCompex Medical AB) stimulator
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Body Weight
Lean Body Mass Response to Higher-protein Diets During Winter Military Training
The objectives of this study are to: 1) determine effects of a prototype recovery food product providing supplemental energy on whole-body protein balance, skeletal muscle mass, and biomarkers of physiological status and strain…
- Trial name
- NCT02327208
- Testing
- Control, Protein, Carbohydrate
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Norway
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Anesthesia
Relationship Between Muscle Mass and Muscle Relaxation Time
Rocuronium block neuromuscular transmission at the neuromuscular junction, causing paralysis of the affected skeletal muscles. There have been several studies reported positive relationship between muscle mass and amount of…
- Trial name
- NCT02617433
- Testing
- Inbody
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Go Eun Bae
Sarcopenia, Cerebral Stroke
Prevalence of Sarcopenia in Stroke Patients
The goal of this observational study is to analyze the characteristics of sarcopenia-related variables in post-acute and chronic stroke patients using various clinical measurement tools.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Cerebral Stroke, Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)/Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT07492849
- Testing
- Objective assessments, Subjective assessment
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Cishan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare