Clinical trials: Muscle Morphology
Chronic Shoulder Pain
Structure and Function of the Upper Trapezius and Its Role in Chronic Shoulder Pain: an Investigation of Kinematics, Morphology, Muscle Quality and Activation Distribution
Prior research has explored factors influencing muscle activation, including muscle thickness, fear avoidance beliefs (kinesiophobia), and somatosensory integration.
- Trial name
- NCT06472349
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Effects, Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure
Effect of Limb Occlusion Pressure Attainment on Cardiovascular, Perceptual, and Performance Responses
To test the effect of limb occlusion pressure attainment in the supine, seated, and standing position on exercise performance, vascular physiology, and muscle.
- Conditions
- Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Effects, Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure, Muscle Morphology, Perceptions
- Trial name
- NCT06718582
- Testing
- Delfi Training Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Teri Herberger
Flexible Flatfoot
Tibialis Posterior Muscle Morphology in Flexible Flatfeet Subjects
The goal of this observational study is to assess tibialis posterior muscle morphology in adults with flexible flatfeet. The main question it aims to answer is: Are there differences in tibialis posterior muscle morphology…
- Trial name
- NCT07854535
- Testing
- Tibialis Posterior Muscle Morphology Assessment
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Skeletal Muscle Ultrasound, Isometric Muscle Strength
The Relationship Between Muscle Morphology and Muscle Strength
The evaluation of skeletal muscle strength in severly ill or cognitive impaired patients is an unresolved problem especially during the rehabilitation process.
- Trial name
- NCT00933192
- Testing
- Siemens Acuson Antares ultrasound
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karl Landsteiner Institute of Remobilization and Functional Health
Femoracetabular Impingement
Muscular Morphological Ultrasound Epidemiological Study in Dance Professionals
This research will determine the presence of groin pain in professional dancers, through a specific questionnaire on the hip joint.
- Trial name
- DancersMUS (NCT05654168)
- Testing
- Imaging
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
Resistance Training Adaptation, Sedentary Lifestyle
Single vs. Multiple-Set Resistance Training in Sedentary Men
This study aimed to compare the effects of single-set versus multiple-set resistance training on neuromuscular performance and muscle morphology in sedentary men.
- Conditions
- Resistance Training Adaptation, Sedentary Lifestyle, Neuromuscular Adaptations
- Trial name
- NCT07337304
- Testing
- Resistance Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Healthy
Effect of Cervical Spinal Stabilization Exercise Programs by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Healthy Individuals
The aim of this study was to investigate the morphological changes in the neck muscles of cervical spinal stabilization exercises focused on flexor and extensor muscles applied to healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT03856008
- Testing
- Exercises focused on flexor muscles, Exercises focused on extensor muscles
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Adenomyosis of Uterus
Association of Ultrasound Features of the Myometrium Suggestive of Adenomyosis and Clinical Symptoms
The goal of this study/research is to assess the relationship between ultrasound features of the myometrium suggestive of adenomyosis and clinical symptoms of adenomyosis and to establish a reporting system for adenomyosis…
- Trial name
- MUSA3 (NCT07397715)
- Where
- 5 sites in Belgium, Poland and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss GO Trial Group
Dysferlinopathy, Miyoshi Myopathy
Clinical, Immunological, Morphological and Genetic Characteristics of Patients With Dysferlinopathy (LGMD R2) in the RF
To evaluate specific characteristics of phenotype, immune status, molecular and genetic as well as morphological characteristics of adult patients with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R2 in various regions of the Russian…
- Conditions
- Dysferlinopathy, Miyoshi Myopathy, LGMDR2, DMAT
- Trial name
- DYSF-RUS (NCT04824040)
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Artgen Biotech
Arterial Stiffness, Healthy Lifestyle
Acute Effects of Autoregulated and Non-autoregulated Blood Flow Restrictive Bicep Curls
The purpose of this study is to investigate the acute effects of autoregulated (AR) and non-autoregulated (NAR) blood flow restriction (BFR) bicep curls on indices of arterial stiffness.
- Trial name
- NCT05748821
- Testing
- Delfi Personal Tourniquet Systems
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Salisbury University
Blood Flow Restriction Training, Eccentric Training
BFR Training on Muscle Morphology
This randomized clinical trial study compares high-load eccentric training (HL-Et), sham LL-BFRt, and low-load blood flow restriction (LL-BFRt) in sportsmen.
- Conditions
- Blood Flow Restriction Training, Eccentric Training, Muscle Morphology, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06566950
- Testing
- Low load-BFRt, High load-Eccentric training
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Udayana University
Rare Diseases, Marfan Syndrome
Analysis of Muscular Properties in Patients With MFS and EDS
The goal of this observational study is to learn and assess muscle morphological and electromechanical properties in patients affected with Marfan syndrome (MFS) and Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS).
- Conditions
- Rare Diseases, Marfan Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Trial name
- MUSCLE (NCT05720923)
- Testing
- Analysis with Ergometer
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato
Asymptomatic State, Temporomandibular Joint
Ultrasounds Evaluation of Asymptomatic Perimandibular Muscles Treated With Dry Needling
The articular disc of temporomandibular joint and three muscles of the cervico-facial region (temporal, masseter, sternocleidomastoid) are evaluated by means of sonographic images to observe and measure their dimensions' changes…
- Conditions
- Asymptomatic State, Temporomandibular Joint, Masticatory Muscles
- Trial name
- NCT04578626
- Testing
- dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poliambulatorio Physio Power
Focus on Healthy Infants
Development of Muscle Function in Prepubertal Children As a Response to Growth and Resistance Training
Healthy skeletal muscle development is crucial for a life-long quality of life. Childhood and puberty may be key periods for developing muscle growth and neuromuscular capacities, which are essential for bone-muscle interaction…
- Trial name
- decade-fit (NCT06594900)
- Testing
- resistance training intervention
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ralf Roth
Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury
Evaluation of Macroscopic Muscle Growth in Infants and Young Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
A mixed longitudinal design study will be carried out to explore the onset and time course of morphological muscle changes on a macroscopic level in children with spastic cerebral palsy (SCP).
- Trial name
- 3D-MMAP (NCT05197764)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 229 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Duchenne Dystrophy Muscular
Biomechanical and Morphological Changes in Dystrophic Muscle
The loss of ability to walk in many children with DMD (Duchenne muscular Dystrophy) is a pejorative event. Biomechanical and morphological unknowledge about the loss of the walk ability in children with DMD is an obstacle in…
- Trial name
- MARCHE-DMD (NCT02472990)
- Where
- 10 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Healthy, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
ChAracterization of Normal and Pathological moRphological Variations of the TEMporomandibular Joint by Real-time magnetIc reSonance Imaging
The Real Time MRI Rapid Flash sequence is particularly interesting for the study of moving organs and joints. This sequence will make it possible to characterize normal and pathological temporomandibular joint movements by MRI.
- Trial name
- ARTEMIS (NCT06070558)
- Testing
- MRI with Real Time MRI Rapid Flash sequence
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Sarcopenia
Morphological and Functional Biomarkers of Skeletal Muscle Adaptations in Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance.
- Trial name
- EXEDOS (NCT07692308)
- Testing
- Digitally delivered home-based exercise intervention, General physical activity recommendations
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio
Athletic Performance Enhancement
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Physical Function, Muscle Adaptations, and Performance in Roller Skaters
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effects of adding blood flow restriction training to regular roller skating training on neuromuscular function under non-fatigued and fatigued conditions, muscle morphology, body…
- Trial name
- NCT07736157
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Roller Skating Training, Standardized Roller Skating Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Blood Flow Restriction
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction During Eccentric Resistance Exercise
The purpose of this study is to compare the muscle strength and muscle soreness effects experienced following short term (acute) eccentric exercise with and without blood flow restriction (BFR) performed at low - moderate…
- Trial name
- NCT05606744
- Testing
- Eccentric exercise / Eccentric exercise with blood flow restriction
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Utah State University