Clinical trials: Muscle Morphology
Chronic Low Back Pain, Lumbar Facet Joint Degeneration
Association of Subcutaneous Fat Index, Paraspinal Muscle Characteristics, and Facet Morphology With Lumbar Facet Joint Degeneration
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the association between subcutaneous fat index, paraspinal muscle characteristics, facet morphology, and lumbar facet joint degeneration in adults with chronic low back…
- Trial name
- NCT07860697
- Testing
- Lumbar Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Chronic Low-back Pain, Muscle Atrophy
Effect of an Aquatic Exercise Program in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
The goal of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of aquatic therapy versus standard care on paraspinal and gluteal morphology and function in individuals with chronic low back pain.The main questions…
- Conditions
- Chronic Low-back Pain, Muscle Atrophy, Diagnostic Imaging, Exercise Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT05823857
- Testing
- Aquatic Therapy, Standard Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Concordia University, Montreal
Isolated Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Changes in Muscle Morphology Resulting From Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The aim of this study is to gain new knowledge on the impact of hamstring tendon harvest and apply that knowledge to the treatment and management of patients who undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT01537588
- Testing
- Autograft STG harvest from ACL-deficient leg, Autograft harvest contralateral to ACL-deficient leg
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Panam Clinic
Great Auricular Nerve
Ultrasonic Morphological Study of the Great Auricular Nerve and Adjacent Structures
Ultrasound-guided nerve block has the characteristics of high success rate, few complications, and high patient satisfaction. It has been widely used in brachial plexus and lumbar plexus nerve blocks.
- Trial name
- NCT03692156
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Xin Jiang, MD
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
Uterine Fibroids, Leiomyoma
A Study to Evaluate the Effects of Asoprisnil(J867) in Women With Uterine Fibroids Who Are Scheduled for a Hysterectomy
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of 10 mg and 25 mg doses of asoprisnil, compared to placebo, taken daily for 12 weeks, on uterine blood flow and the morphology of the endometrium and uterine fibroids.
- Trial name
- NCT00150644
- Testing
- Asoprisnil
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott
Urinary Incontinence
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Women With and Without Injured Pelvic Floor Muscles
Although pregnancy and childbirth are associated with happiness and a positive life change for most women, it can also be considered as risk periods for injuries to the pelvic floor and development of pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT01069484
- Testing
- Postpartum pelvic floor muscle training
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
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
Stroke
Morphological Characteristics of the Upper and Lower Extremities Using Ultrasound Examination After Stroke.
Introduction A large number of stroke patients develop spasticity in the upper and lower extremities, which is one of the clinical signs of damage to motor neuron 1, causing abnormal postures and movement patterns due to motor…
- Trial name
- Spasticity (NCT07156760)
- Testing
- Ultrasound diagnostics
- Where
- 2 sites in Chile
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de La Frontera
Juvenile Hallux Valgus, Ultrasound
Investigation of the Effects of Exercise in Individuals With Juvenile Hallux Valgus
This study aims to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of toe spread-out exercises, performed under supervision for 3 months, on the angular severity of deformity and the electromechanical activity, stiffness, and thickness…
- Conditions
- Juvenile Hallux Valgus, Ultrasound, Shear Wave Elastography
- Trial name
- NCT07827846
- Testing
- Toe Spread Out Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
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
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
Oral Cancer
Morphological Changes of Upper Trapezius Muscle After Physotherapy in Oral Cancer
The study aims to evaluate the morphological changes of upper trapezius muscle, using B-mode ultrasonography, in patients with oral cancer undergone neck dissection and physiotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT07166575
- Testing
- B-mode ultrasonography
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Influence of Immobilisation, Stretching and Activity on Morphological and Mechanical Properties of Spastic Muscle
Neurologic changes caused by cerebral palsy (CP) result in adaptation of muscle architecture and function (e.g. shortened muscles and contractures).
- Trial name
- NCT05269745
- Testing
- Stretching through immobilisation (IG), Stretching through immobilisation and activity (IAG), Control Phase
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
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
Plantar Fascitis
Intrinsic Foot Muscle Morphology and Function in Runners With and Without Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions in distance runners. 44% of patients still had the symptoms after 15 years from the first onset.
- Trial name
- NCT05462002
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Premature Birth, Cerebral Palsy
Neuro-biomechanical Determinants for Motor Behavior in High-risk Infants
This project focuses on motor development, muscle growth and muscle activity. Using advanced, instrumented tests such as , the link between muscles and the movement characteristics will be studied.
- Conditions
- Premature Birth, Cerebral Palsy, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Brain Injuries
- Trial name
- BAMBI (NCT06111898)
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 348 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Frailty, Aging
Vivifrail Exercise Program in Nonagenarians: Effects on Function, Muscle, and Cognition
This randomized clinical trial investigates the effects of a home-based multicomponent exercise program (Vivifrail) on physical function, muscle morphology, and cognition in community-dwelling adults aged 90 years and older.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Aging, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- Vivifrail (NCT07731529)
- Testing
- Vivifrail multicomponent exercise program
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Blood Flow Restriction Training, Patella Position
BFR Training for Post ACLR
This randomized clinical trial is designed to compare three different rehabilitation methods for patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
- Conditions
- Blood Flow Restriction Training, Patella Position, Muscle Morphology, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Trial name
- NCT07142889
- Testing
- Low load-BFRt, High load-Eccentric training
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Udayana University
Stroke, Spasticity
Pilot Study on Muscle, Tendon, and Neural Changes Post-Botulinum Toxin Injections in Post-stroke Spastic Equinovarus
Poststroke spasticity significantly impairs function, particularly through the development of pes equinovarus. Botulinum toxin A (BoNT) injections into the medial gastrocnemius (MG) are a first-line treatment.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Spasticity, Equinovarus Foot
- Trial name
- NCT06767631
- Testing
- threedimensional freehand ultrasound and instrumented spasticity assessment
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven