Clinical trials: Muscle Thickness of the Quadriceps Femoris
Stroke, Sarcopenia
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ULTRASONOGRAPHIC QUADRICEPS MUSCLE THICKNESS AND SARCOPENIA MARKERS (HANDGRIP STRENGTH, SARC-F) AND KINESIOPHOBIA IN STROKE PATIENTS
The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between ultrasonography-measured quadriceps muscle thickness and the sarcopenia markers SARC-F questionnaire and handgrip strength in patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Sarcopenia, Kinesiophobia
- Trial name
- QMSK (NCT07734506)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Nutritional Status, Muscle Thickness of the Quadriceps Femoris
Ultrasound, Nutritional Status, and Outcomes in Surgical ICU
Ultrasound Indicators of Nutritional Status and Treatment Outcomes in Surgical Patients in the Intensive Care Unit
- Conditions
- Nutritional Status, Muscle Thickness of the Quadriceps Femoris, Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT07475767
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Osijek University Hospital
Knee Osteoarthritis, Low Level Laser Therapy
Low-Level Laser Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis: Effects on Clinical Outcomes, Femoral Cartilage Thickness and Regional Sarcopenia
It was designed as a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled study. The study consists of two groups. Both groups of patients will receive a conventional home based exercise program.
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis, Low Level Laser Therapy, Regional Sarcopenia, Exercise Theraphy
- Trial name
- NCT07078877
- Testing
- home based exercise, Low Level Laser Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Severe Cerebral Pathology
Ultrasound to Evaluate the Quadriceps Muscle Wasting
Intensive care unit acquired muscle weakness (ICUAW) is a common disease. After 7 days of mechanical ventilation, a quarter of patients develop an ICUAW responsible of a 15-20% of muscle loss.
- Trial name
- ECHOSCAN (NCT02562495)
- Testing
- CT Scan and ultrasonography
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
ICU Acquired Weakness, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Ultrasound Measurement of Quadriceps Shortening During Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Critically Ill Patients
ICU-Aw is highly prevalent (50%) among critically ill patients. Its diagnosis is usually delayed as it requires patients' awakening and collaboration to provide accurate measurement.
- Trial name
- DETECT (NCT04722445)
- Testing
- Early ultrasound measurement of quadriceps shortening during neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Groupe Hospitalier du Havre
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Exercise
The Effect of Contralateral Isokinetic Lower Extremity Exercises in Unilateral Painful Knee Osteoarthritis
Patients with unilateral knee pain due to knee osteoarthritis presenting to our clinic will be included in a 20-session treatment program, either on an outpatient basis or as inpatients at our clinic.
- Trial name
- NCT06675318
- Testing
- Cross training for quadriceps muscle of contralateral lower limb, Quadriceps isometric exercises, along with hot pack and TENS for painful knee
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Hemiplegia
The Relationship Of Ultrasonographic Measurements With Sarcopenia in Stroke
introduction:The aim of this study was to show the relationship of distal femoral cartilage and quadriceps thicknesses with functional status and presence of sarcopenia in ambulatory stroke patients with voluntary movement.
- Trial name
- NCT06254573
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Kayseri City Hospital
Chronic Stroke
The Effect of Robot-assisted Gait Training in Individuals With Chronic Stroke
The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of robot-assisted gait training on quadriceps muscle thickness, balance and gait parameters in individuals with chronic stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT06746415
- Testing
- Conventional Gait Training, Robotic Gait Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Knee Pain Chronic
The Cartilage and Muscle Thickness on Knee Pain in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
The knee pain status of the patients who are followed in the rheumatology special branch of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic and who meet the inclusion criteria will be questioned.
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Knee Pain Chronic, Muscle Loss, Cartilage Degeneration
- Trial name
- NCT05999266
- Testing
- Ultrasonographic Measurements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Healty, Sedantary Activity
The Effect of Different Exercise Approaches on Passive Mechanical Properties of Hamstring and Quadriceps Muscles, Strength and Jumping Performance
The mechanical characteristics play a crucial role in sustaining daily life activities and facilitating participation in sport activities and exercises demanding a diverse range of motion.
- Conditions
- Healty, Sedantary Activity, Young, Female
- Trial name
- NCT06808919
- Testing
- Whole Body Vibration Exercise, Aerobic Exercise, Strengthening Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
Total Knee Arthroplasty
The Ultrasonographic Measurement of Quadriceps Muscle Thickness and the Shape of the Femoral Nerve in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: an Observational Study
For each individual, the femoral nerve shows various shapes and locations. This is because the femoral nerve is located on top of the iliacus muscle, so the shape and location of the femoral nerve seems to be related to the…
- Trial name
- NCT05382507
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Critical Illness, Muscle Atrophy
VALIDation of Bedside Ultrasound of Muscle Layer Thickness of the Quadriceps in the Critically Ill Patient
The overall objective is to evaluate the validity of bedside US of QMLT and MF-BIA by comparing measurements from US and MF-BIA to those estimates of lean body mass obtained from CT Scan of abdomen when done for clinical reasons.
- Trial name
- VALIDUM (NCT04676464)
- Testing
- Ultra- sound
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Clinical Evaluation Research Unit at Kingston General Hospital
Exercise Training, Osteoarthritis, Knee
Core Stabilization Exercises in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Exercise plays a key role in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, but there is no clear evidence on which type of exercise is most effective.
- Conditions
- Exercise Training, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Core Stability, Muscle Thickness of the Quadriceps Femoris
- Trial name
- NCT06621784
- Testing
- Core stabilization exercises, Classical exercise therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee Pain Chronic
The Effect of Physical Therapy Modalities and Kinesio Taping in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease with pathological structural and functional disorders all over the world. 27 million patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the USA alone.(1-2)
- Trial name
- NCT05211544
- Testing
- physical therapy modalities and exercise, kinesio taping and exercise, exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Cardiac Surgery With Extracorporeal Circulation, Thoracic Surgery
Evaluation of the Prognostic Value of Preoperative Quadriceps and Respiratory Muscle Thickness by Ultrasound Measurement in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Patients
Cardiac and thoracic surgery are major procedures. In order to estimate the operative risk, many scores have been developed, including the Euroscore 2 in cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- MUSCA (NCT05412095)
- Testing
- Ultrasound of the abdominal wall muscles, Ultrasound quadricipital, Ultrasound of the diaphragm
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 301 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia
Evaluation of Balance and Functionality in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Using Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Thickness, Beyond Thoracic Hyperkyphosis
To determine the impact of thoracic hyperkyphosis, sarcopenia and quadriceps muscle thickness evaluated by ultrasonography (USG) on balance, fall risk and functional parameters in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis, to assess…
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia, Ultrasonography, Hyperkyphosis
- Trial name
- NCT06760598
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Sarcopenia ICU Ultrasound
Assessment of the Prognostic Value of the Thickness of the Quadriceps and Abdominal Muscles Measured by Ultrasound for 28-day Mortality in Postoperative ICU Patients
Ultrasound measurement of muscle thickness, particularly of the quadriceps, can be used to highlight a reduction in lean mass. Sarcopenia is annvoluntary loss of lean mass, and it is a frequent and major problem in the intensive…
- Trial name
- SARCOPENIE (NCT05276921)
- Testing
- ultrasound
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Muscle Weakness, Quality of Life
The Impact of Early Mobilization Protocol in Patients in the ICU
Advances in intensive care and mechanical ventilation (MV) in the past two decades have increased critically ill patient survival.
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Quality of Life, Weaning Acceleration, ICU Length of Stay
- Trial name
- NCT01769846
- Testing
- Early mobilization protocol
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Knee Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Osteo Arthritis of the Knee
Quadriceps Muscle Quality and Clinical Outcomes in Knee Osteoarthritis
The purpose of this cross-sectional, observational study is to evaluate the relationship between quadriceps muscle quality-specifically muscle echogenicity and thickness change during isometric contraction-and clinical outcomes…
- Trial name
- NCT07541274
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir City Hospital