Clinical trials: Muscle Rigidity
Trunk Muscle Strength
Comparison of Acute Effects of Flexible and Rigid Taping on Core Strength in Healthy Young Adults
Trunk stabilization refers to the optimization of posture for conscious and unconscious movements, the maintenance of upright posture, and the stabilization of arm and head movements.
- Trial name
- NCT06727643
- Testing
- trunk muscle strength, Core Strength, Balance
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital
Myocardial Infarction
Assessment of the Effects of Atorvastatin Therapy on Myocardial Deformation Characteristics, in Patients With STEMI
The primary goal To assess the effect of atorvastatin in patients treated since the first 24-96 hours of the disease on the parameters of global and regional myocardial deformation in the infarcted area and the structural and…
- Trial name
- CONTRAST (NCT02590653)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Penza State University
Penile Prosthesis
Evaluation of Penile Prosthesis Pump Manipulation
Erectile dysfunction is a highly prevalent pathology. When oral or injectable pharmacological treatments prove ineffective, the treatment of choice is penile prosthesis which provides the possibility of sexual activity with…
- Trial name
- ECM3P (NCT06376513)
- Testing
- Evaluation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Eating Disorders
The Moderating Role of Baseline Oxytocin on Its Psychotherapy-facilitating Effects Among Patients With Eating Disorders
Introduction: Oxytocin (OT) is a nine-amino acid neuropeptide known to play a vital part in social behaviors and has also been found to be involved the social manifestations of mental illnesses, such as social manifestations and…
- Trial name
- NCT05865288
- Testing
- Oxytocin nasal spray
- Where
- 2 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Shalvata Mental Health Center
Cerebral Palsy
Classification of Cerebral Palsy Subtypes
This study, conducted at the National Institutes of Health and the Children's National Medical Center, will evaluate how well different physicians agree in how they classify cerebral palsy subtypes based on patient examination.
- Trial name
- NCT00072800
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Dementia Alzheimers
Surface EMG to Measure Paratonia in Dementia
Rationale: A prominent and degenerative motor symptom of dementia is paratonia that heavily affects quality of life. However, paratonia is poorly recognized and the diagnosis yet relies on subjective evaluation by caregivers.
- Trial name
- NCT05606445
- Testing
- Elbow movement
- Volunteers
- 280 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Effects of Exercise in the Functional Capacity, Central Artery and Rigidity Ankle Brachial Index
The Peripheral Arterial Disease prevalence is around 3-10 % of the world population. Exercise plays an important role in treating these patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02729090
- Testing
- Device: treadmill, Device: treadmill Train_Comb_aerobic
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Anxiety
Behavioral Rigidity in Residential Treatment for Substance Use Disorder (RIG-TD)
Behavioral rigidity, the tendency to maintain inflexible patterns of thinking and acting despite changing circumstances, is a common feature in substance use disorders, depression, and anxiety.
- Conditions
- Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Anxiety, Depression Anxiety Disorder
- Trial name
- RIG-TD (NCT07590115)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Lauro Gutiérrez Castro
Erectile Dysfunction
SAR407899 Single-dose in Treatment of Mild to Moderate Erectile Dysfunction
The primary objective of this clinical trial is to study the ability of SAR407899 to increase the duration of penile erection in male patients with mild-moderate Erectile Dysfunction.
- Trial name
- RHOKET (NCT00914277)
- Testing
- SAR407899, Sildenafil
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Environmental Exposure, PFAS Exposure
Effect of a Dietary Supplement Versus Placebo on Serum PFAS Levels in Male Firefighters
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of a probiotic dietary supplement containing Streptococcus salivarius on serum PFAS levels in male firefighters with documented occupational PFAS exposure, following twice-daily use…
- Trial name
- AFCRO202 (NCT07846371)
- Testing
- Streptococcus salivarius 46-SL1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cambiotics ApS
Contracture of Muscle, Thigh, Muscle Rigidity
Differents Intensities of Passive Stretching on ROM, Neuromuscular and Performance in Soccer Players: A Blinded RCT
Intensity is a "qualitative" variable of a muscle stretching protocol, which is very little studied due to its inherent characteristic of the individual being stretched.
- Conditions
- Contracture of Muscle, Thigh, Muscle Rigidity, Strain of Hamstring Muscle (Disorder)
- Trial name
- NCT03150563
- Testing
- Passive static stretch
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Cardiovascular Diseases in Old Age
Noninvasive Elastography Evaluation of Myocardial Stiffness in Elderly Patients With Isolated Diastolic Heart Failure: New Diagnostic Tool?
The new approach propose in this protocol is based on ultrafast ultrasound and remote palpation of tissue by ultrasonic radiation pressure.
- Trial name
- ELASTOCARDIO2 (NCT03895541)
- Testing
- SuperSonic image
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- French Cardiology Society
Spasticity
Long-term Surveillance of the MedStream Programmable Infusion System
This post-approval study will primarily evaluate the long-term safety of the MedStream Programmable Infusion System when used in combination with Baclofen for the treatment of severe spasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT01712087
- Testing
- MedStream Programmable Infusion System
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Codman & Shurtleff
Parkinson Disease
Modified Exercise Programme in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
A feasibility study using measures of turning function derived from Inertial Measurement Unit sensory before, and after, a modified exercise programme approach.
- Trial name
- NCT03473834
- Testing
- Modified exercise programme, Medication
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Refractive Errors
Clinical Evaluation of Acuity 200 (Fluoroxyfocon A) RGP Contact Lens
The objective of this clinical investigation is to collect valid scientific safety and effectiveness data on the Acuity 200 (fluoroxyfocon A) Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens, manufactured from a newly developed rigid gas…
- Trial name
- Acuity 200 (NCT03971227)
- Testing
- Acuity 200 (Fluoroxyfocon A) contact lens, Acuity 100 (Hexafocon A) contact lens
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acuity Polymers, Inc.
Central Core Disease, Centronuclear Myopathy
Molecular and Genetic Studies of Congenital Myopathies
In the Congenital Myopathy Research Program at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, the researchers are studying the congenital myopathies (neuromuscular diseases present from birth), including central core…
- Conditions
- Central Core Disease, Centronuclear Myopathy, Congenital Fiber Type Disproportion, Multiminicore Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00272883
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Age-related Macular Degeneration
Association Between Laser Interferometric Measurement of Fundus Pulsation and Pneumotonometric Measurement of Pulsatile Ocular Blood Flow in Patients With Age-related Macular Degeneration
Several methods have been proposed for the measurement of pulsatile ocular blood flow (POBF). The pneumatic tonometer, which is commercially available, assesses POBF by measurement of intraocular pressure (IOP) changes during the…
- Trial name
- NCT00991666
- Testing
- blood flow measurement
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Stiff-Person Syndrome
Stem Cell Transplantation for Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)
Non-myeloablative regimens (as the investigators use herein) are designed to maximally suppress the immune system without destruction of the bone marrow stem cell compartment.
- Trial name
- SPS (NCT02282514)
- Testing
- Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cells, Cyclophosphamide, Mesna
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Intubating Conditions, Fasciculations
Muscle Relaxation for Short Procedures
Succinylcholine is commonly used for neuromuscular relaxation for short procedures such as rigid bronchoscopy. A more modern alternative is the application of low-dose rocuronium, reversed by low-dose sugammadex.
- Conditions
- Intubating Conditions, Fasciculations, Postoperative Myalgia, Patient Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT01902641
- Testing
- Succinylcholine, Rocuronium/Sugammadex, Rocuronium
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Horst Schmidt Klinik GmbH
Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent Treatment
Rethinking Rigidity: Development of a 3D-Printed Scoliosis Brace With Varying Flexibility
Scoliosis bracing is an effective treatment method for idiopathic scoliosis, but only if worn consistently for many hours a day. Unsurprisingly, brace discomfort is a significant deterrent against treatment adherence.
- Trial name
- 3DSCOLIBRACE (NCT06785207)
- Testing
- 3D-printed scoliosis brace
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine