Clinical trials: Muscle Rigidity
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
Temporomandibular Disorder
Analysis of the Effects of the Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in Carriers of Temporomandibular Disorders
The purpose of this study is to determine whether osteopathic manipulative treatment associated to Dentistry care and speech therapy improves pain and function in individuals with temporomandibular disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT02974166
- Testing
- Conventional Group, Osteopathic Group, Ibuprofen
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Brasileiro de Osteopatia
COPD
The Effects of Different Physiotherapy Approaches in Stable COPD Patients.
In our study, the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT), Rigid Taping (RT), Thoracic Mobilization (TM) and Core Stabilization (KS) approaches on respiratory muscle morphology, respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity and quality…
- Trial name
- NCT05335304
- Testing
- intervention group 1, intervention group 2, intervention group 3
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman 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.
Dementia, Paratonia
Short-term Effect of Positioning Cushions and Harmonic Techniques on Paratonia in Persons With Dementia
This study investigated the short-term effect of both harmonic techniques and supporting cushions on muscle tone, range of motion, pain and daily care activities in 22 patients with moderate to severe paratonia.
- Trial name
- NCT03538405
- Testing
- Supporting cushions, Harmonic techniques
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
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
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
Cardiovascular Diseases
Vytorin on Carotid Intima-media Thickness and Overall Rigidity
Comparison of the effect on the progression of the carotid intima-media interphase thickness (GIM), arterial rigidity according to the measurement of the pulse wave speed and direct measurement of the carotid and aortic…
- Trial name
- VYCTOR (NCT00738296)
- Testing
- ezetimibe (+) simvastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre
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)
Parkinson Disease
A Multifactorial Exercise Program to Reduce Falls in People With Parkinson Disease
The primary objective of this study is to investigate the effects of a theoretically driven, highly challenging exercise program (balance and strengthening exercises) in reducing fall rate, improving balance and reducing fear of…
- Trial name
- NCT02302144
- Testing
- Balance & Strengthening Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Dementia, Paratonia
Safety and Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin in Elderly Patients With Dementia and Muscle Stiffness
Aim of the study is to perform a pilot study to assess the impact of Botulinum toxin on muscle tone, and caregiver burden in individuals who are cognitively impaired and who are fully dependent.
- Trial name
- NCT02212119
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin, Saline
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Assistive Technology Clinic, Canada
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
Glaucoma, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Changes in Ocular Rigidity After Trabeculectomy in Patients With POAG
It has been hypothesized that the biomechanical properties of the optic nerve head and/or sclera play a role in the development of glaucoma.
- Conditions
- Glaucoma, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma
- Trial name
- NCT02544646
- Testing
- Changes in Ocular rigidity
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Anesthesia
Succinylcholine or Rocuronium for Rigid Bronchoscopy Under General Anesthesia
Myorelaxation is generally used as a part of general anesthesia for interventional rigid bronchoscopy. Succinylcholine is most often used because its short duration of action but rocuronium can be used since sugammadex permits a…
- Trial name
- Broncho-SR (NCT01579864)
- Testing
- succinylcholine, rocuronium
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Hopital Foch