Clinical trials: Muscle Wasting
Protein Metabolism
Prandial Metabolic Phenotyping in Sarcopenic Older Adults Comparing Plant Based and Whey Based Protein
The researchers overall objective is to determine whether plant and animal protein based proteins affect the anabolic responses across aging populations differently due to specific changes in the essential amino acids (EAA) and…
- Trial name
- NCT06628349
- Testing
- Whey Protein Isolate 90%, Soy Protein Isolate (90% Protein), Organic Pea Protein Isolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
Sarcopenia, Gastrectomy
Practical Ultrasonographic Detection of Sarcopenia in Patients With Long-term Gastrectomy
The investigators aimed to evaluate long-term sarcopenia in patients with total and distal gastrectomy by measuring the anterior thigh muscle with USG, which is a more specific and easy method.
- Trial name
- NCT06354348
- Testing
- USG, Grip strength, Chair stand test (CST)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
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
Sarcopenia
Multicomponent Intervention for Physical Frailty and Sarcopenia
The SPRINTT study will evaluate the efficacy of a multicomponent intervention programme (physical activity, nutritional counselling/dietary intervention, and information and communications technology intervention) compared with a…
- Trial name
- SPRINTT (NCT02582138)
- Testing
- Multicomponent intervention (MCI), Healthy Aging Lifestyle Education (HALE)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Muscle Atrophy
Milk Versus a Pea-based Beverage for Bone and Muscle Health in Young Athletes
Canada's Food Guide places an increased emphasis on plant-based proteins; however, Canadians who consume a plant-based diet may be compromised because of intake of lower-quality protein.
- Trial name
- NCT05382026
- Testing
- Nutritional supplementation during a 6 month resistance training program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Haematological Cancer, Healthy
Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields in Preventing Physical Deconditioning in Patients Undergoing Prolonged Hospitalization
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine if pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) can prevent or decrease physical deconditioning associated with prolonged hospitalisation and immobility of haematology patients.
- Trial name
- PEMF (NCT06744764)
- Testing
- PEMF (1mT), PEMF (0mT)
- Where
- 2 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Sepsis, Primary Myopathies
Muscle Force Assessment in the Intensive Care Unit and in Primary Myopathies
The primary aim of the project is to apply the non-invasive stimulated muscle force assessment system to i) intensive care unit patients and ii) patients with primary myopathy or subclinic myopathy (e.g., Duchenne muscular…
- Trial name
- NCT00735384
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Frailty, Surgery
Retrospective Analysis of Sarcopenia in Older Patients Undergoing Laparotomy
Assess the influence of sarcopenia on outcomes of emergency laparotomy in the over 65 age group
- Conditions
- Frailty, Surgery, Emergencies
- Trial name
- NCT04493710
- Testing
- Sarcopenia estimation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Aging
Effects of an Oral GH Secretagogue (MK-677) on Body Composition and Functional Ability of Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of healthy older men and women with oral MK-677 for 12 months will enhance pulsatile GH release and increase mean GH and IGF-I concentrations into the range of young…
- Trial name
- MOT089 (NCT00474279)
- Testing
- Orally active growth hormone secretagogue (MK-677)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Sarcopenia, Frailty Syndrome
Fun Exercise Intervention for Older Adults to Improve Intrinsic Capacity and Motivation
This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured, multicomponent recreational exercise program (FEXO: Fun Exercise for Older Adults) in improving intrinsic capacity, motivation, and adherence…
- Trial name
- FEXO-COM (NCT07133568)
- Testing
- Fun Exercise for Older Adults (FEXO), OTAGO
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Sarcopenia, Mitochondrial DNA
Association of Uremic Sarcopenia and Mitochondrial Copy Number and Its Clinical Correlates
Sarcopenia is the decline of muscle mass and strength with age. Evidence suggests that oxidative stress and molecular inflammation play important roles in age-related muscle atrophy.
- Trial name
- NCT03929458
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tungs' Taichung Metroharbour Hospital
Elderly, Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome and Vitamin D Level in Old People
In 2012, a cross-sectional survey sampling 1,966 community-dwelling old people was conducted. Structurized questionnaires were interviewed face-to-face by well-trained staffs.
- Conditions
- Elderly, Metabolic Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency, Ostreocalcin
- Trial name
- NCT03344718
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 549 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Sarcopenia, Possible Sarcopenia
HB05P on Muscle Health
The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate whether HB05P, a health functional food ingredient containing pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila HB05, improves muscle strength, and to evaluate its safety.
- Trial name
- NCT07749118
- Testing
- HB05P
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Motor Unit Number Estimation (MUNE) in Adults With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
The primary objective of this research protocol is to study and follow the course of motor neuron loss in individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) using the electrophysiological technique of motor unit number estimation…
- Trial name
- NCT04139343
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, Metabolic Parameters in AIS, CAIS, PAIS and MAIS
Androgen Receptor, Implications for Health and Wellbeing: Natural History Study of Individuals With Androgen Insensitivity
Background: Androgen effects in humans are usually (but not always) mediated by the androgen receptor which is coded for by the androgen receptor gene (AR gene).
- Conditions
- Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, Metabolic Parameters in AIS, CAIS, PAIS and MAIS, Tumor Formation in AIS, CAIS, PAIS and MAIS, Sexual Function AIS, CAIS, PAIS and MAIS
- Trial name
- NCT04708431
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 650 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Advanced Lung Cancer, Sarcopenia
Differences in Rate of Decline in CT-defined Skeletal Muscle Mass and Physical Performance in Patients With Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapy/Immunotherapy, Before and After Treatment.
Lung cancer is a common disease leading to 18 % of cancer deaths worldwide. Despite various improvement in treatment, there still remains low 5-year survival rate of 10-20 % in advanced lung cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06326086
- Testing
- Chemotherapy drug, Targeted Agent, Immunotherapy
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prince of Songkla 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
Sarcopenia
Effect of HINEX Jelly on Nutritional Status in People With Possible Sarcopenia or Sarcopenia
HINEX Jelly is a jelly high protein supplement. This report is to investigate whether jelly high protein supplement can achieve greater muscle mass, muscle strength, physical performance and nutritional status in sarcopenia or…
- Trial name
- NCT05926375
- Testing
- HINEX Jelly ( jelly high protein supplement)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Sarcopenia, Child Development
Determination of Reference Values for Handgrip Strength and Bioimpedance Values in Healthy Turkish Children
In this study, our aim is to determine the reference values for the handgrip force and bioimpedance values in healthy Turkish children.
- Trial name
- NCT06001931
- Testing
- handgrip force and bioimpedance values in healthy Turkish children.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Muscle Loss, Disuse Atrophy
Preventing Bed-rest Induced Muscle Loss in the Elderly
Episodes of inactivity due to hospitalisation, as short as 5 days, are associated with rapid muscle and strength loss in the elderly.
- Conditions
- Muscle Loss, Disuse Atrophy, Protein Metabolism, Prehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT04422665
- Testing
- Resistance exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham