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
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
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
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.
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
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
Erectile Dysfunction
the Diagnostic Value of Rigiscan Test (Nocturnal Penile Tumescence and Rigidity, NPTR) in Chinese Males
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic value of Rigiscan (nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity, NPTR ) test in erectile dysfunction of Chinese males.
- Trial name
- NPTR (NCT02573805)
- Testing
- Rigiscan test
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
Muscle Tone Abnormalities, Rigidity, Muscle
Neurophysiological Evaluation of Muscle Tone
The primary objective of this study is to apply a biomechanical system (the NeuroFlexor) associated with the EMG recording to study the physiological mechanisms that contribute to the regulation of muscle tone in healthy subjects…
- Conditions
- Muscle Tone Abnormalities, Rigidity, Muscle, Spasticity, Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT05070780
- Testing
- Robot-assisted examination
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neuromed IRCCS
Microlaryngoscopy, Rigid Bronchoscopy
Use of Sugammadex for Reversal of Paralysis in Microlaryngoscopy
Use of Muscle relaxant and reversal with Sugammadex at end of airway procedures will reduce the time to extubation after end of procedure
- Trial name
- NCT03111121
- Testing
- Sugammadex, neostigmine, glycopyrrolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Erectile Dysfunction
TRIP-Patch vs the Rigiscan
In men without erectile problems, night time erections occur during the REM-sleep. For this study the current diagnostic test, the Rigiscan is compared, with the data from the TRIP-Patch during the night.
- Trial name
- TRIP-Patch (NCT05219071)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Antonius Hospital
PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder), Rigidity
Spinal Mobility, Rigidity, and Kinesiophobia in PD and TMD
Axial rigidity and loss of spinal mobility commonly observed in Parkinson's disease (PD) lead to postural deformities and substantial reductions in trunk flexibility.
- Conditions
- PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder), Rigidity, Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs), Mobility
- Trial name
- NCT07850674
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Kemal University
Cleft Palate
Comparison of Different Feeding Appliances for Cleft Palate Babies
This study will compare flexible , rigid feeding plates and a special feeding bottle for children with cleft palate.
- Trial name
- NCT06103162
- Testing
- flexible feeding plate
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Dementia, Gait
Fine and Gross Motor Function and Relationship With Muscle Tone in Older Adults With and Without Dementia
The purpose of this study was (1) to investigate changes in gait, balance, fine motor function, and muscle tone, and (2) to find out if there is a correlation between muscle tone/presence of paratonia and motor function (gross…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Gait, Balance, Muscle Tone
- Trial name
- NCT03479567
- Testing
- Gait accelerometry, balance accelerometry, Fine motor skill test
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Muscle Weakness
The Effect of Dynamic and Rigid Tape Application on the Asymmetry of the Lower Limbs
This is a prospective randomized three brachial, single-blinded, placebo-controlled trial, which aims at assessing the impact of the gluteal muscle taping with a dynamic tape and a non-elastic tape on the activation of the…
- Trial name
- NCT04345224
- Testing
- Dynamic tape, Rigid tape
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- John Paul II University in Biała Podlaska
Biceps, Muscle Rigidity
Blood Flow Technique Effect on the Muscle Mechanics
This study will be a study in which we take measurements with the myotonPRO device to determine whether the resistant exercises performed without the blood flow restrictive technique and with the blood flow restrictive technique…
- Trial name
- NCT06861699
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Okan University
Depression
Cognitive and Affective Processes Online
This study will provide data for evaluating the psychometric characteristics of the tests assessing cognitive flexibility, including their (1) internal consistency, (2) feasibility and tolerability, their (3) convergent and…
- Trial name
- NCT05736471
- Testing
- Computational dissociation of the causes of cognitive rigidity in depression
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Glaucoma
Ocular Rigidity and Outflow Facility in Glaucomatous and Normal Eyes
Ocular rigidity characterizes the relationship between pressure and volume changes in the human eye and is expressed as a macroscopic coefficient.
- Trial name
- NCT01315340
- Testing
- Ocular rigidity, outflow facility and intraocular pressure measurement
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Larissa University Hospital
Changes in Elasticity Duo to Pressure Ulcers in Buttocks
Estimation of Changes in Soft Tissue Rigidity of the Buttocks in Sitting Under Weight Bearing Compared to Sitting Without Weight Bearing
Estimation of Changes in Soft Tissues Elasticity in Buttocks in lying down and sitting positions by using ultrasound device. the elasticity of fat and muscle tissues will be measured.
- Trial name
- NCT03041922
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HaEmek Medical Center, Israel
SCI - Spinal Cord Injury, PD - Parkinson's Disease
Differential Assessment of Hypertonia
Spasticity and rigidity are common symptoms of central nervous system injuries, such as spinal cord injury and Parkinson's disease, and result in distinct patterns of increased resistance during passive joint movements.
- Trial name
- NCT06596187
- Testing
- Continuous passive motion device (CPM) of ankle - fast, Continuous passive motion device (CPM) of ankle - slow
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University