Clinical trials: Muscle Morphology
Low Back Pain, Multifidus
Effects of Isolated Lumbar Extension Resistance Training Alone and in Combination with General Exercise and Manual Therapy
This study examines effects of machine-based isolated lumbar extension resistance exercise (ILEX) on paraspinal muscle morphology and function, as well as pain intensity, disability and quality of life in patients with chronic…
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Multifidus, Exercise Therapy, Diagnostic Imaging
- Trial name
- NCT06890052
- Testing
- Targeted exercise program, Targeted exercise as part of an integrative therapy program
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wuerzburg
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
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
The Efficacy of a Telerehabilitation Pilates Program in Fibromyalgia Syndrome Patients
The study aims to evaluate the effects of a telerehabilitation-based clinical pilates program in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. A randomized controlled trial was designed.
- Trial name
- NCT06791954
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan 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
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
Stroke
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Morphological and Functional Characteristics of Intercostal Muscles in Stroke Patients and Their Relationship With Clinical Parameters
The aim of this study is to evaluate the morphological and functional characteristics of parasternal intercostal muscles in patients with stroke using ultrasonography.
- Trial name
- NCT07670585
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Foot Injuries and Disorders, Balance; Distorted
Comparing the Effects of Foot Core Exercises
The purpose of the study was to compare the effects of towel curl exercises and short foot exercises on pedobarographic parameters and balance.
- Trial name
- NCT04264611
- Testing
- Experimental: Short Foot Exercise Group, Experimental: Towel Curl Exercise Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lokman Hekim University
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
Rotator Cuff Tear
Assessment of Muscle Function and Size in Older Adults With Rotator Cuff Tear
Adequate upper limb function is critically important to maintenance of independence and prevention of disability in older adults.
- Trial name
- ARC (NCT01459536)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest 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
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
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
Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
Morphological Changes in Back Muscles With Low Back Pain Patients
The purpose of this study is to assess the morphological changes in the lumbar multifidus, Erector spinae and Quadratus lumborum muscles and to investigate whether they are correlated with trunk extensor muscle strength in CNSLBP…
- Trial name
- NCT06071364
- Testing
- Ultrasonography imaging and Hand-held dynamometer (HHD)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- omnia Yasser Mohamed Talat Harb
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
Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Knee Extensor Muscle Properties in Young Women Symptomatic and Asymptomatic for Anterior Knee Pain
This study aims to compare the knee extensors' mechanical, morphological and myoelectric properties between subjects affected by anterior knee pain and a healthy control group.
- Trial name
- NCT02734030
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Neck Muscle Issue, Sternocleidomastoid; Contracture
Functional and Morphological Characteristics of Neck Muscles in Acrobatic Skydivers
An observational cohort study, following the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology(STROBE) guidelines.
- Conditions
- Neck Muscle Issue, Sternocleidomastoid; Contracture, Deltoid Muscle Strain
- Trial name
- NCT04784195
- Testing
- Observation
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
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
Hypertrophy, Contraction
Resistance Training Effects on Muscle Morphological, Mechanical and Contractile Properties
The aim of the research project is to investigate the influence of resistance-training prescription (repetition duration, time under tension and training volume) and sex have on morpho-functional adaptations of upper and…
- Trial name
- NCT04845295
- Testing
- resistance training
- Where
- Serbia
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Belgrade