Clinical trials: Muscle Physiology
Healthy Young Adults
Comparison of Device Based Inspiratory Muscle Training and Thera-band Resistive Training in Healthy Adults
This study aims to evaluate the impact of inspiratory muscle training and Thera-band resistive training on pulmonary function and diaphragmatic strength of healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06632847
- Testing
- IMT based Resistance training, Theraband Resistive training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cognition - Other, Strength Outcomes
Effects of Alpha-GPC on Muscle Power, GH Levels, and Cognitive Function
Purpose: To determine the effects of low dose and high dose Alpha-GPC on cognitive performance, muscle performance, and serum growth hormone levels.
- Trial name
- NCT06690619
- Testing
- 315 mg Alpha-GPC, 630 mg Alpha-GPC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lindenwood University
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Via the Peroneal Nerve Reduces Muscle Soreness Following Intermittent Exercise
Numerous techniques are reported to enhance recovery following intense exercise, however there is equivocal support for such claims.
- Trial name
- NCT02018211
- Testing
- control, graduated compression socks, neuromuscular electrical stimulation device
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Firstkind Ltd
Single Muscle Fibers
Lean Muscle Function
This pilot study is designed to determine the relationship between intra-myocellular lipids and muscle contractility in fibers from obese and non-obese older adults.
- Trial name
- LEAN (NCT01616498)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
Respiratory Muscle Function
Effect of Levosimendan on Respiratory Muscle Function in Healthy Subjects
The purpose of this study is to investigate if levosimendan improves contractile performance of the diaphragm in healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- LSD1 (NCT01101620)
- Testing
- Levosimendan
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Nijmegen
Aging, Sarcopenia
Assessing the Impact of Age, and a Short-term High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on Skeletal Muscle Mass and Mitochondrial Activity
The goal of this interventional study is to learn about the role of mitochondrial function in healthy aging, and then go on and assess the role of a home-based exercise program on the changes seen.
- Trial name
- Mi-HIIT (NCT05934760)
- Testing
- High intensity interval training (HIIT), Resistance based training (RET)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Fatigue
BioSteel Supplementation and Performance
BioSteel Sports Drink (BSD), a proprietary blend of branched chain amino acids, taurine, and B vitamins, has increased its popularity among professional and amateur athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT02019316
- Testing
- BioSteel Sports Drink, Isoenergetic Control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Western Ontario, Canada
Cystic Fibrosis, Muscle Strength
Muscle Strength, Functional Capacity, Respiratory Function and Quality Of Life In Cystic Fibrosis Patients
This study was designed to investigate the relationship between upper extremity muscle strength and endurance, functional capacity, and quality of life child and adolescent with cystic fibrosis
- Conditions
- Cystic Fibrosis, Muscle Strength, Pulmonary Function, Functional Capacity
- Trial name
- NCT04734743
- Testing
- cystic fibrosis
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cagtay Maden
Neuromuscular Function, Postural Balance
"Muscle Strength, Balance, and Core Endurance in Elite Adolescent Rowers: A Cross-Sectional Study"
This study aims to investigate the relationship between lower extremity isokinetic strength, dynamic balance, and core muscle endurance in elite adolescent rowers aged 16-18.
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Function, Postural Balance, Core Stability, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- REBCORE (NCT07077993)
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Lower Urinary Tract Disorder
Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity, Respiratory Functions, Respiratory Muscle Strength, and Functional Capacity in Children With Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
The functional disorders of the lower urinary tract in children involve overactive bladder with thickening of the bladder muscle, resulting in a decrease in functional bladder volume and an increase in intra-bladder pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT06652178
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Exercise
Effects of Pilates on Respiratory Mechanics
The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of a fitness program from the application of Pilates on lung function, thoracoabdominal mobility and respiratory muscle strength in women.
- Trial name
- NCT01841385
- Testing
- Pilates method
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba
Frail Elderly, Aging
Targeting Aging With a Ketone Ester for Function in Frailty
This study aims to find out if a food supplement that contains a naturally occurring substance, ketones, can help to improve strength and general wellness in adults at, or over the age of 65 years who are experiencing a slight…
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly, Aging, Immune Function, Muscle Function
- Trial name
- TAKEOFF (NCT06645847)
- Testing
- Ketone ester
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Buck Institute for Research on Aging
Congenital Heart Disease, Single Ventricle
Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Skeletal Muscle Evaluation Postoperative in Fontan Patients: Effects of Exercise Training
Introduction: The Fontan operation is the surgical treatment in most patients with either anatomic or functional single ventricles.
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, Single Ventricle, Univentricular Heart
- Trial name
- NCT02283255
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise Training, Inspiratory Muscle Training, No Exercise Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
25-hydroxyvitamin D Concentration (Vitamin D Status)
D-Light Intervention
Vitamin D insufficiency has become a global concern, with low vitamin D status associated with bone disorders, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
- Trial name
- D-Light (NCT02495584)
- Testing
- Fortified milk (10µg vitamin D3), 10µg vitamin D3 supplement
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ulster
Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased
Cranial Laser Reflex Technique for Hamstring Function
Purpose: To conduct a pilot study of the effect of Cranial Laser Reflex Technique (CLRT) compared with sham laser on hamstring muscle flexibility, strength, and pain pressure threshold.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased, Muscle Pain, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- CLRTHam (NCT03044106)
- Testing
- CLRT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Healthy, Obesity
Mitochondrial Function in Circulating Cells and Muscle Tissue
The main goal of this project is to determine whether mitochondrial function in circulating cells is related to that measured in the muscle fibers of the same subjects.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Obesity, Insulin Sensitivity, Women
- Trial name
- MitoWomen (NCT02700698)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Obesity, Diabetes, Nutrition, Physical Health, Body Composition Changes
The Role of Nutrition in Muscle Function of Bariatric Surgery Patients
Current recommendations for protein intake after bariatric surgery are not based on strong scientific evidence. It remains unclear how much protein should be eaten to minimize muscle loss and preserve the metabolism and function…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Diabetes, Nutrition, Physical Health, Body Composition Changes, Muscle Function, Handgrip Strength Test, Protein Metabolism
- Trial name
- NCT06680492
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Concordia University, Montreal
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Effects of Diaphragm and Abdominal Muscle Training on PFT and Dyspnea Among COPD Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients.
It will be a randomized control trial at Services Hospital Lahore through convenience sampling technique which will be allocated through simple random sampling through sealed opaque enveloped in to Group A and Group B .
- Trial name
- NCT05587829
- Testing
- • Diaphragmatic breathing technique, basic breathing technique
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Urinary Dysfunction
Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Combined With Bladder Training on Some Parametrs of Men With Urinary Frequency
This prospective, single-center, parallel-group, assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial will include 120 voluntary male participants who have had complaints of urinary frequency for at least 3 months and meet the inclusion…
- Trial name
- NCT07719400
- Testing
- Bladder training plus pelvic floor muscle training, Bladder Training
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bingol University
Exercise Induced Asthma
Kt and Myofascial Release in Exc Asthma
Purpose of this study was to compare between the effects of kinesio tap and myofascial release of respiratory muscles on exercise induced asthma
- Trial name
- NCT05703334
- Testing
- Kinesio tap
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University