Clinical trials: Muscle Wasting
Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis
The Effect of Bovine Colostrum Supplementation in Older Adults
Bovine colostrum is the initial milk secreted by cows during the first day after calving. Colostrum is high in protein and contains a number of substances that have potential to be beneficial for the immune system.
- Trial name
- NCT01792297
- Testing
- Bovine colostrum, Whey protein
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Sarcopenia
Assessing the Dose-response of Muscle Protein Synthesis to "Super-whey" in Older Adults
Skeletal muscle accounts for approximately 45-55% of total body mass in healthy adults and plays a pivotal role in whole-body metabolic health, locomotion and physical independence.
- Trial name
- ARLA-WHEY (NCT05700058)
- Testing
- Dietary protein supplement
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Phenotype, Genotype and Biomarkers 2
The purpose of this study is to learn more about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other related neurodegenerative diseases, including frontotemporal dementia (FTD), primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), hereditary spastic…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Progressive Muscular Atrophy
- Trial name
- PGB2 (NCT04875416)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, South Africa
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Sarcopenia in Elderly
Feasibility of Egg White Pudding Supplementation for Individuals in Personal Care Home Centres Needing Dietary Supplementation
This trial is an open-label randomized controlled parallel arm feasibility trial. 54 residents in care homes receiving nutrition supplementation (minimum 40% of each sex, ≥ 50 years of age).
- Trial name
- NCT07805993
- Testing
- Egg White Pudding, Nestle Resource
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seven Oaks Hospital Chronic Disease Innovation Centre
Sarcopenia
Anabolic and Inflammatory Responses to Short-Term Testosterone Administration in Older Men
Skeletal muscle loss is a common consequence of aging and in some individuals reaches a level that compromises health and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT00957801
- Testing
- Testosterone injection, Testosterone gel, Medrol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Muscle Atrophy
The Effect of Nandrolone Decanoate and Leucine on Muscle Loss
A decrease in muscle mass can have a profound impact on quality of life, as it can lead to decreased strength, insulin resistance, lower basal metabolic rate and obesity.
- Trial name
- Le-Na (NCT02376309)
- Testing
- Inactivity, ND, Leu
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Muscle Atrophy, Weightlessness
The Effects of Whole Body Unloading on Physiological Function
This study is a collaboration between the Centre of Human \& Aerospace Physiological Sciences (CHAPS) and the Sleep and Brain Plasticity Centre (Department of Neuroimaging) at King's College London and the Sleep Disorders Centre…
- Conditions
- Muscle Atrophy, Weightlessness, Sleep Disturbance, Astronaut-Bone Demineralisation Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03195348
- Testing
- HBF Bed Rest
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Sarcopenia, Muscle Atrophy
Multidisciplinary Research Into the Effects of Resistance Exercise and Whey Protein Supplementation in Healthy Older Men
The aim of this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel groups trial is to investigate the effects of 12 weeks resistance exercise and whey protein supplementation on energy metabolism, markers of appetite…
- Trial name
- NCT03299972
- Testing
- Whey Protein, Control, Resistance Exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Coventry University
Sarcopenia, Aging
Dual-benefits of Aerobic and Resistance Training
This study evaluates the effect of three different exercise strategies on physical function in older adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three exercise groups: resistance training, moderate-intensity…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Aging, Disability Physical
- Trial name
- DART (NCT03978572)
- Testing
- Resistance Training, Moderate-Intensity Continuous Cycling, High-Intensity Interval Cycling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio University
Osteo Arthritis Knee, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Effect of Physical Therapy Modalities in Osteoarthritis
The purpose of this study was to find the most effective treatment out of both techniques; Dry needling and Kinesio Taping for treating knee osteoarthritis (OA) in terms of pain, strength, and balance
- Trial name
- NCT05089253
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Kinesio tapping
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Majmaah University
Muscular Atrophy
Effect of 14 Day Bed Rest on Health Outcomes in Young and Older Participants
This investigation aimed to compare the response of older adult and young men to 14 day bed-rest and subsequent 28 day rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- BEDREST (NCT02694471)
- Testing
- physical inactivity or bed rest with supervised recovery
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Frailty, Sarcopenia
Development of Continuous Assessment of Frailty and Muscle Quality in Older Subjects: ECOFRAIL Protocol
We are conducting a study in different centers in Spain in elderly people, in order to assess the effectiveness of a physical exercise intervention program in people in a situation of frailty.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Sarcopenia, Ultrasonography, Exercise
- Trial name
- ECOFRAIL (NCT05294757)
- Testing
- Physical exercise
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Deusto
Sarcopenia, Arteriosclerosis
Effects of Lower Body EMS Training in Postmenopausal Women
This study evaluates the effects of a 8-week lower body Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training program on body composition, muscle function, and arteriosclerosis markers in postmenopausal women.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Arteriosclerosis, Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure, Postmenopausal Women
- Trial name
- LB-EMS-PMW (NCT07385534)
- Testing
- Lower-body Electromyostimulation (LB-EMS) device, Lower Body Resistance Training
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University
Sarcopenia
Cut-off Values of Muscle Thickness Ratio for Sarcopenia
The loss of muscle mass is one of the major diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia. Many methods are also used for the definition of sarcopenia. However there is no information about cut-off values in this respect in the literature.
- Trial name
- NCT03993405
- Testing
- Ultrasonographic evaluation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 292 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Sarcopenia
Krill Oil and Resistance Exercise in Older Adults
The aim of this study is to determine whether krill oil supplementation enhances effects of a pragmatic resistance exercise programme on adaptations in muscle strength, mass, function and neuromuscular function in sedentary older…
- Trial name
- KOREA (NCT05869513)
- Testing
- Vegetable oil, Krill oil, Home-based resistance exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow
Old Age
Modulation of Muscle Protein Metabolism by Essential Amino Acids
The investigators plan to explore the ability of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins in our bodies and in the food we eat, to stimulate muscles to grow and stay strong.
- Trial name
- Aj1B (NCT01890369)
- Testing
- 15g Mixed Essential Amino Acids, 3g Leucine, 15g Mixed Essential Amino Acid REFEED
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Sepsis, Cardiac Arrest
Thigh Muscle Mass and Muscle Wasting in Patients in the Emergency Department
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate whether thigh muscle mass and muscle wasting are associated with mortality in patients who visit the emergency department.
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Cardiac Arrest, Acute Respiratory Failure, Patients Who Visit Emergency Department
- Trial name
- NCT05978154
- Testing
- Thigh muscle mass and muscle wasting (exposure)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Korea University Ansan Hospital
Elderly, Sarcopenia
Early Detection of Disability and Health Promotion for Community-dwelling Elderly
This study evaluates the effects of exercise intervention on muscle strength and walking speed for the community-dwelling elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT03607136
- Testing
- exercise training
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital
Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy, Type II, Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy, Type V
Muscle Structure, Function and Gait in dHMN
Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy (dHMN) is a rare inherited neuromuscular disorder. It is characterised by distal weakness. The condition usually manifests in the second decade of life and progresses slowly.
- Conditions
- Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy, Type II, Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy, Type V, Distal Hereditary Motor Neuronopathy Type I, Distal Hereditary Motor Neuronopathy Type VI
- Trial name
- GAIT-dHMN (NCT04193228)
- Testing
- Carbon Fibre Ankle Foot Orthosis, Exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College London Hospitals
Sarcopenia
Middle Age muScle Krill Study
This study will determine the effect of 6 months of supplementation with krill oil on muscle strength and mass in middle-aged adults.
- Trial name
- MASK (NCT06005064)
- Testing
- Krill oil, Vegetable oil
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow