Clinical trials: Muscle Power, open to volunteers
Lower-limb Orthoses, Frailty/Sarcopenia
Enhancing Voluntary Motion in Broad Patient Populations With Modular Powered Orthoses
The overall goal of this project is to develop modular, lower-limb, powered orthoses that fit to user-specific weakened joints and control force/torque in a manner that enhances voluntary motion in broad patient populations.
- Conditions
- Lower-limb Orthoses, Frailty/Sarcopenia, Chronic Overuse Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT05240014
- Testing
- Modular powered orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Muscle Fatigue, Exertion, Perceived
The Influence of Passive Local Muscle Vibration on Mechanical Power Output and Neuromuscular Activity During Counterbalanced RPE-clamped Cycling: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to find out if applying mild mechanical vibration (100 Hz) to the the Achilles and patellar tendons before and during exercise can make cycling feel easier and help athletes generate more power.
- Conditions
- Muscle Fatigue, Exertion, Perceived, Neuromuscular Activity, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07715292
- Testing
- Tendo device Vibrration, Laboratory control vibration
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Cerebrovascular Accident, Post-polio Syndrome
Nomad P-KAFO Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of using the Nomad powered KAFO in people who have had a musculoskeletal or neurological injury that has affected their ability to walk.
- Conditions
- Cerebrovascular Accident, Post-polio Syndrome, Spinal Cord Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT05644522
- Testing
- Indego Nomad® Powered Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (P-KAFO) (Parker Hannifin Corp., Cleveland, OH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Ageing
Muscle Function Response to Resistance Band Training in Older Adults With Impaired Muscle Power
To investigate the effect of an fitness advice and resistance band exercise intervention on balance, muscle function, and power in an older people population who have low muscle power.
- Trial name
- NCT07672834
- Testing
- Resistance band exercise, Fitness advice
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brunel University
Ankle Fractures
Efficacy and Clinical Feasibility of the Ankle Muscle Power (AMP) Program for Return to Duty After an Ankle Fracture
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two different standardized physical therapy rehabilitation programs on outcomes after an ankle fracture.
- Trial name
- AMP (NCT07173088)
- Testing
- Ankle Muscle Power (AMP) program, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Brian W. Noehren
Fall Prevention, Muscle Power Performance
COMMUNITY-BASED POWER TRAINING IN FALLER AND NON-FALLER OLDER ADULTS: A FEASIBILITY AND FALL RISK STUDY.
Aging leads to substantial alterations in the nervous and skeletal muscle systems that ultimately lead to a reduction in "neural drive" and motor performance.
- Conditions
- Fall Prevention, Muscle Power Performance, Functional Mobility, Balance Control in Elderly
- Trial name
- POWER-AEQ (NCT07369440)
- Testing
- Multi-component exercise program focused on muscle power, Multi-component exercise program focused on traditional resistance training
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maia
Breast Cancer Female, Cardiometabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Flexibility and Autonomic Control After Muscle Power vs Metabolic Power Training in Postmenopausal Oncological Women: the POWER Health Study
POWER Health is a randomized clinical trial with a two-arm parallel design whose objectives are 1) to study metabolic flexibility and autonomic function (both capacities that describe cardiovascular health) in a sample of…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Female, Cardiometabolic Syndrome, Metabolism Disorder, Lipid, Autonomic Dysfunction
- Trial name
- POWER Health (NCT06336070)
- Testing
- HIIT program (8 weeks), MPI program (8 weeks)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Transgenderism
Transgender Men, Non-binary Persons and Testosterone Treatment BODY IDENTITY CLINIC
The aim of this study is to investigate transgender men and non-binary persons before and during testosterone treatment. The study will focus on: Cardiovascular status Muscle strenght and power Aggression and quality of life…
- Trial name
- NCT04254354
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marianne Andersen
Knee Osteoarthritis (Knee OA), Falls Prevention
Analysis of the Loss of Muscle Force, Power and Motor Control to Predict the Risk of Falls in Patients With Knee OA
The twofold goal of this study is to understand the link between muscle power, muscle strength, and muscle control degradation with the risk of falling, and to develop a framework for the comprehensive and quantitative assessment…
- Trial name
- PowerAGING (NCT06611618)
- Testing
- Muscle power assessment, Muscle force assessment, Home-based mobility monitoring
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Healthy Adult Participants
Acute Effects of Alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine (A-GPC) on Lower Body Muscular Performance.
The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of acute A-GPC supplementation on upper and lower body muscular strength, endurance, power, and global levels of activation.
- Trial name
- A-GPC (NCT07397273)
- Testing
- L-Alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine, Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northern Illinois University
Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
Isokinetic Profile of Ankle Joint Muscles in Chronic Non Specific Low Back Pain Patients
Chronic non-specific low back pain and its resulting infirmity have become a huge health and socioeconomic burden. Low back pain is reportedly associated with decreased activities of daily living and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07636967
- Testing
- Humac Isokinetic 2015 System 2
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Muscle Weakness | Patient, Quality of Life
Impact of Underwater Exercise Versus Regular Aerobic Exercise on Quality of Life and Power of Muscle
To investigate the Impact of underwater exercise versus regular aerobic exercise on quality of life and power of muscle
- Trial name
- NCT07132736
- Testing
- Hubbard tank, Mat on the ground
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- October 6 University
Body Composition, Muscle Mass
EMS Combined With Resistance Training in Weight Lifters
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the effects of Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) combined with resistance training on muscle mass, muscular strength, body composition, and power in trained…
- Conditions
- Body Composition, Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07484646
- Testing
- EMS + Resistance Training, Resistance Training Only
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Development, Child, Activity, Motor
Reference Values for the Muscle Power Sprint Test
The goal of this prospective, cross-sectional study is to develop updated reference values for the Muscle Power Sprint Test (MPST) in children aged 5-12 years.
- Trial name
- Ref MPST (NCT06448520)
- Testing
- Muscle Power Sprint Test
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Erasmus Medical Center
Cervicogenic Headache
High Power Laser on Suboccipital Myoelectrical Activities and Quality of Life in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache
The study will be conducted: To investigate the effect of high-power laser on myoelectrical activities of suboccipital muscles in patients with cervicogenic headache.
- Trial name
- NCT06803186
- Testing
- High-power laser therapy, Conventional physical therapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
End-stage Liver Disease, Liver Cirrhosis
Nutrition and Exercise Prehabilitation in Patients Awaiting Liver Transplantation
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a diet with even protein distribution plus exercise (Group A) versus a diet with skewed protein distribution plus exercise (Group B) versus standard dietary and physical activity advice…
- Conditions
- End-stage Liver Disease, Liver Cirrhosis, Liver Transplantation, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- POWER-LT (NCT07561138)
- Testing
- Diet with even protein distribution plus exercise program, Diet with skewed protein distribution plus exercise program, Standard dietary and physical activity advice
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Kalliopi Anna Poulia
Anaerobic Performance, Sports Nutrition
Pre-Sleep Creatine Enhances Anaerobic Power in Recreationally Active Females
This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial designed to examine the effects of pre-sleep creatine monohydrate supplementation on anaerobic performance and muscle damage markers in recreationally active…
- Conditions
- Anaerobic Performance, Sports Nutrition, Exercise Recovery, Muscle Fatigue
- Trial name
- SleepCrM (NCT06937190)
- Testing
- Creatine Monohydrate
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Healthy Lifestyle
Effect of Hyperoxygenated Environment on Maximal Muscle Strength
comparing the effect of hyperoxygenated environment on maximal muscle strength in the Mid-thigh Pull Task
- Trial name
- force (NCT07558928)
- Testing
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy - HBOT
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Effect of Functional Power Training on Calf Muscle Length and Strength in Children With Spastic Paresis
Spastic paresis (SP) is a common motor condition in children and is often caused by cerebral palsy. Skeletal muscles develop differently in children with SP due to brain damage in early development; muscle strength and muscle…
- Trial name
- MegaMuscle (NCT05649930)
- Testing
- Functional power training
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Older Adults
Effects of Home-based Lower Extremity Muscle Power Training on Functional Muscle and Balance Performance in Older Adults
Background: Muscle power, defined as the rate at which muscular force is generated to produce movement, declines more rapidly with age than muscle strength.
- Trial name
- NCT06901700
- Testing
- Experimental Group, control group
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University