Clinical trials: Muscle Performance
Tendinopathy
Effectiveness of Isometric vs. Eccentric Exercise in Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy
This is a prospective single blinded randomised controlled trial with a 12-week intervention period and a half-year follow-up period.
- Trial name
- NCT02732782
- Testing
- Isometric exercise, Eccentric exercise
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Sport, Muscle Fatigue
Effect of KA-EX Supplementation on Recovery Parameters in High-Level Young Football Players
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of KA-EX supplementation on recovery parameters in elite young football players.
- Conditions
- Sport, Muscle Fatigue, Recovery of Function (G11.427.698.620), Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- Effect of KA-E (NCT07824752)
- Testing
- KA-EX, Experimental: KA-EX Supplement
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Antonio Molina Lopez
Healthy Volunteers
Functional Evaluation of Shelf-Stable Dairy Products for the Promotion of Muscle Mass, Strength, and Physical Performance in Human Subjects.
This study aims to evaluate the effects of daily supplementation with room-temperature high-protein dairy products over six consecutive weeks, without altering the subjects' existing exercise habits, on muscle mass, muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT07828340
- Testing
- Dairy intervention
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Sport University
Exercise Performance, Metabolism
Effects of a Caffeine- and Protein-Containing Coffee Beverage on Metabolism and Muscular Performance
The purpose of this randomized, double-blind, crossover study is to investigate the effects of Bang® Keto Coffee on resting and post-exercise metabolism and muscular performance during lower body resistance exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT04180787
- Testing
- Beverage Consumption
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University
Impaired Mitochondrial Function, Muscle Performance
Increasing Mitochondrial Function on Skeletal Muscle Performance in Older Men
As people grow older skeletal muscle gradually becomes smaller and weaker, causing reduced mobility and quality of life. To understand and reverse this negative process investigators need to find new ways of improving the ability…
- Trial name
- Rejuvenate (NCT02792621)
- Testing
- Acipimox
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
COPD
Diaphragm Release Manual Technique Efficacy in COPD Patients
The aims of this study are to evaluate the effects of Diaphragm Release Manual Technique on diaphragm mobility, chest wall kinematics and functional capacity of COPD patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02212184
- Testing
- Manual Diaphragm Release Technique
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Helga Cecília Muniz de Souza
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Quantitative Analysis of SMN1 and SMN2 Gene Based on DHPLC System
In this project, we will establish the efficient and accurate gene dose determination system by combining the heterodulex analysis and gene dose analysis on DHPLC platform based on various quantitative and multiplex PCR…
- Trial name
- NCT00155168
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis
Hand Function in Patients With Poly- or Dermatomyositis
The aim of this study is to investigate the hand function in patients with poly-and dermatomyositis and compare this to healthy individuals and norm values and secondly if hand function correlates to activity performance and…
- Trial name
- NCT00866125
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Mitochondrial Myopathies
NiaMIT Continuation With Early-stage Mitochondrial Myopathy Patients
The most frequent form of adult-onset mitochondrial disorders is mitochondrial myopathy, often manifesting with progressive external ophthalmoplegia (PEO), progressive muscle weakness and exercise intolerance.
- Trial name
- NCT04538521
- Testing
- Niacin
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Helsinki
Electromyography, Pressure Injury of Back
Active Versus Passive Sitting, Cognition and Energy
The study will compare cognitive capacity, muscle utilization patterns, soft tissue seated pressure and caloric output during four seated conditions: 1. passive sitting in a regular chair; 2.
- Trial name
- NCT07699848
- Testing
- Chaircise, Chaircise + Dynamic Leg Exercise, Chaircise + Static Leg Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Lymphoma, B-Cell, Lymphoma, Hodgkin
STAY-STRONG Study of Exercise Training During Chemotherapy
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a supervised progressive resistance training program in patients malignant lymphomas with the primary outcome being lean body mass.
- Conditions
- Lymphoma, B-Cell, Lymphoma, Hodgkin, Exercise, Body Composition
- Trial name
- STAY-STRONG (NCT05556239)
- Testing
- Resistance Exercise Training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Sarcopenia
Protein Supplementation Intervention for Improving Muscle Mass and Physical Performance in Older People With Sarcopenia
Background: Declines in muscle mass and strength are expected with aging, but physical inactivity and low protein intake have been suggested as risk factors of sarcopenia.
- Trial name
- NCT04516421
- Testing
- Protein supplementation
- Where
- 3 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Asia University
Moderate-severe Chronic Kidney Disease Not Treated With Dialysis, Diabetic Kidney Disease, HgbA1c Less Than 8.5
Exercise Study Testing Enhanced Energetics of Mitochondria Video Integrated Delivery of Activity Training in CKD
Skeletal muscle dysfunction (sarcopenia) is an under-recognized target organ complication of CKD with substantial adverse clinical consequences of disability, hospitalization, and death.
- Trial name
- ESTEEM-VIDA (NCT02923063)
- Testing
- Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise via videoconferencing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Tai Ji
The Comparisons of Effects of Core Stability Exercise and Tai Chi on Core Muscle Performances in Elderly
Core muscles and core stability has a key component in the postural control or balance. However, no clear evidence has been found for the positive relationship between core stability and postural control in the elderly, and the…
- Trial name
- NCT04887363
- Testing
- Core exercise, Tai Chi exercise
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Fibromyalgia, Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Slow Breathing and Resistance Exercise in Fibromyalgia
This randomized controlled trial investigates whether slow breathing techniques influence heart rate variability, exercise self-efficacy, and resistance exercise performance in women with fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- Breath-fibro (NCT07404384)
- Testing
- Slow Breathing with Visual Pacer, Slow Breathing without Visual Pacer, Spontaneous Breathing (Active Control)
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 159 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Neck Pain
Effects of MET and Biofeedback Strengthening With and Without Kinesiotaping in Upper Crossed Syndrome
This randomised controlled trial will aim to evaluate the combined effects of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and biofeedback strengthening, with and without Kinesiotaping (KT), on pain, posture, deep neck flexor strength, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07079319
- Testing
- MET + Biofeedback Strengthening + Kinesiotaping, MET + Biofeedback Strengthening
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Physical Activity, Physical Function
Structured Self-Talk and Wearable-Assisted Walking for Physical Activity and Function in Older Adults
The goal of this randomized clinical trial was to examine whether adding structured self-talk to wearable-assisted walking could support physical activity and physical function in community-dwelling older adults.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Physical Function, Healthy Aging
- Trial name
- NCT07767136
- Testing
- Moderate-Intensity Walking Program, Wearable Activity Device, Structured Self-Talk Training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CHENG-EN WU
Electrical Stimulation
Effect of Femoral Quadriceps Muscle Length on Fatigue Induced by Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
This study aims To investigate the effects of Quadriceps femoris muscle length on neuromuscular fatigue induced by NMES, muscle performance, discomfort and peripheral oxygen extraction.
- Trial name
- NCT05905406
- Testing
- Electrical estimulation
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Intra Abdominal Pressure, Intra-Abdominal Hypertension
Intra-gastrointestinal Monitoring Device (PressureDOT®) and Centurion IAP Monitoring Device Comparison Study: Pivotal Study of Safety and Performance.
The proposed clinical study protocol is intended to establish the safety, utility, and reliability of using a pressure-sensing capsule present in a patient's gastrointestinal tract for monitoring intraabdominal pressure (IAP).
- Trial name
- NCT07400666
- Testing
- digital capsule
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Dotspace Inc.
Sedentary Behaviors
Effect of Integrated Dual-Task Trunk Stabilization and Balance Training in Sedentary Adult Females
Balance and postural control are fundamental components of functional independence and quality of life in adults. Deficits in trunk stability and balance are strongly associated with increased fall risk, impaired mobility, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07593950
- Testing
- Multi-task training, Single task
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University