Clinical trials: Muscle Tone
Muscle Tension Dysphonia, Vocal Fold Palsy
Evaluating the Feasibility of Acapella® Choice as a Dysphonia Treatment
A feasibility study to identify the immediate effect on the voices of patients with voice disorders (muscle tension dysphonia, vocal fold palsy or presbylaryngis) produced by exercising with Acapella Choice as a form of…
- Conditions
- Muscle Tension Dysphonia, Vocal Fold Palsy, Vocal Cord Paralysis, Presbylarynx
- Trial name
- NCT04764604
- Testing
- Acapella Choice, Tube-in-water
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Myotonia
Cardiovascular Consequences of NIV Withdrawal in Patients With Myotonic Dystrophy
Background: Myotonic dystrophy lead to highly heterogeneous, multisystemic symptoms including myotonia, progressive muscle weakness, cardiac conduction defects, cataract, metabolic dysfunction, and excessive daytime somnolence.
- Trial name
- NCT00745238
- Testing
- withdrawal of non-invasive ventilation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
Vaginismus, Sexual Dysfunctions
Evaluation and Comparison of Women Pelvic Floor With and Without Sexual Dysfunction (Vaginismus)
Sexuality is considered one of the pillars of quality of life, an integral part of the personality of each individual. Being a basic human being need, it cannot be separated from other aspects of life.
- Conditions
- Vaginismus, Sexual Dysfunctions, Muscular Hypertonicity, Muscle Tone Poor
- Trial name
- NCT03176069
- Testing
- Evaluation and Comparison of women pelvic floor with and without sexual dysfunction, The physiotherapeutic treatment
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
Muscle Tone, Psychological State
Mandibular Stretching and 4-4-8 Breathing Exercises on Autonomic Nervous System Activity
Mandibular stretching exercises and breathing techniques may influence autonomic nervous system activity, muscle tone, and psychological state.
- Conditions
- Muscle Tone, Psychological State, Autonomic Nervous System
- Trial name
- MSE-BR (NCT07472010)
- Testing
- Mandibular Stretching Exercise, 4-4-8 Breathing Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mehin Mammadzada
Sports Injuries, Flexibility
THE MYOFASCIAL SYSTEM AND MINIMIZING THE RISK OS INJURY IN SPORT
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of myofascial self-release on muscle mechanical properties, performance, neuromuscular function, and injury risk reduction in young soccer players.
- Conditions
- Sports Injuries, Flexibility, Balance, Jumping Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06895720
- Testing
- Myofascial Self-Release
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Aveiro University
Copd, Muscle Weakness
Mechanical Muscle Proprieties in Patient with COPD
This study aims to determine if patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exhibit altered muscle properties (specifically changes in tone and stiffness) in both their respiratory muscles and skeletal muscles when…
- Conditions
- Copd, Muscle Weakness, Muscle Weakness Condition
- Trial name
- NCT06410950
- Testing
- MyotonPRO Assessment of Muscle Biomechanical Properties
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spitalul Clinic de Boli Infecțioase și Pneumoftiziologie Dr. Victor Babeș Timișoara
Muscle Tone Increased
High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) Field Device in Women After Childbirth
Evaluation of use of the High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) Field Device in women after childbirth.
- Trial name
- NCT03758690
- Testing
- High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) Field Device
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BTL Industries Ltd.
Phonation Disorder, Spastic Dysphonia
Sensory Function in Idiopathic Voice Disorders
This research study is designed to improve understanding about voice disorders that are due to uncontrolled muscle contractions affecting the voice box.
- Conditions
- Phonation Disorder, Spastic Dysphonia, Voice Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00001922
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 370 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
Balance Eyesight and Muscle Tension in the Cervical Spine in Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA) is one form of disease of the small vessels of the brain and can cause frequent cerebral hemorrhages as well as other types of stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT05082194
- Testing
- balance with open and closed eyes
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anna Olczak
Fat Burn
Fat Reduction and Muscle Toning of Thighs
This study will evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of a simultaneous application of high-intensity focused electromagnetic procedure and radiofrequency energy for changes in subcutaneous fat tissue and muscle toning of…
- Trial name
- NCT04599257
- Testing
- BTL-899
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BTL Industries Ltd.
Muscle Tightness, Muscle Strain
Changes in the Quadriceps Muscle After Dry Needling Treatment
The present study aims to examine the mechanical changes following dry needling of the quadriceps muscle. To this end, structural and mechanical changes in quadriceps muscle activity will be measured using M-mode ultrasound.
- Trial name
- NCT06396741
- Testing
- The quadriceps muscle will be punctured with ultrasound control
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prof. Dr. Daniel Pecos Martín
Functional Status, Muscle Tone
Effects of Cryotherapy on Ankle Function
The ankle joint is commonly used and also stricken by high loads and injuries in sports. One technique in emphasis is cryotherapy, a physiotherapeutical intervention characterized by the use of low temperatures for tissue…
- Trial name
- NCT05331092
- Testing
- Cryotherapy
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- São Paulo State University
Emphysema
Efficacy of Osteopathic Manipulation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine if osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is effective for persons with emphysema as a component of their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00034112
- Testing
- osteopathic manipulative treatment
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Muscle Tone Abnormalities
Effectiveness of Two Stretching Techniques on Healthy Volunteers With Shortened Hamstrings
The main objective of this study is to compare the effect and the duration of the Neuromuscular Electrical Elongation (NMEE ) technique versus the PNF technique and versus a control group, on the extensibility of the hamstrings…
- Trial name
- NCT03084341
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Elongation, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Jorge
Muscle Tension Dysphonia
Voice Therapy Per the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System
The goal of this study is to evaluate if using evidence-based, standard ingredient and target codes from the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System - Voice Therapy (RTSS-Voice) in standard of care voice therapy…
- Trial name
- RTSS-Voice (NCT06152627)
- Testing
- Standard of care voice therapy with novice clinician RTSS-Voice documentation, Standard of care voice therapy with expert clinician RTSS-Voice documentation
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Flaccid Muscle Tone
Mapping Human Muscle Satellite Cell Fate By Real-Time Imaging
Mapping Human Muscle Satellite Cell Fate By Real-Time Imaging
- Trial name
- S48 (NCT02685319)
- Testing
- muscle biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Acute Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Brain Waves
In modern environments, stress is present regardless of age or social role. Stress does not always have negative effects; in fact, it is a necessary response for survival, known as the stress response.
- Trial name
- NCT07089537
- Testing
- progressive muscle relaxaiton, Rest
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University
Low Back Pain, Mechanical, Lower Cross Syndrome
Effects of Post-Isometric Relaxation and Myofascial Release on Low Back Pain With Lower Cross Syndrome
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the combined effects of post-isometric relaxation and myofascial release on pain, flexibility, and functional disability in individuals with low back pain associated with lower…
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Mechanical, Lower Cross Syndrome, Hamstring Muscle Tightness
- Trial name
- NCT07496099
- Testing
- post isometric relaxation, MYOFASCIAL RELEASE, Conventional Static Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Karachi
Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis
Establish Quantitative Measurements of Laryngeal Sensorimotor Functions and Evaluating the Grade of Phonation and Swallowing Impairment
Laryngeal motor and sensory nerve dysfunction may cause phonation and swallowing disturbance, which often happens after the treatment for laryngopharyngeal and esophageal cancer and may induce fatal complications such as…
- Trial name
- NCT02243722
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Postcardiac Arrest Therapeutic Hypothermia
When Cooling a Patient After Cardiac Arrest, Does Use of a Neuromuscular Blocking Agent Make Your Job Easier?
After successful resuscitation from cardiac arrest, cooling the whole body is a well established treatment that improves the chances of the brain recovering.
- Trial name
- NCT02033733
- Testing
- Cisatracurium infusion, Cisatracurium prn bolus
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's