Clinical trials: Muscle Wasting
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
Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis
NuroSleeve Powered Brace & Stimulation System to Restore Arm Function
The purpose of this study is to investigate if a person with weakness or paralysis in one or both arms, can use the NuroSleeve combined powered arm brace (orthosis) and muscle stimulation system to help restore movement in one…
- Conditions
- Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis, Quadriplegia, Muscular Dystrophies
- Trial name
- NCT04798378
- Testing
- Neurosleeve
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Burns
Feasibility and Reliability of Ultrasound in Acute Burns.
This trial investigates the feasibility and reliability of different ultrasound protocols to determine quadriceps muscle architecture in acutely admitted burn patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04852133
- Testing
- Burn subjects
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Sarcopenia
Novel Nutrition Solutions for Sarcopenia
This study will examine the effect of leucine-enriched protein supplementation, alone and in combination with long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFA), on muscle mass and function in older adults at risk of…
- Trial name
- NUTRIMAL (NCT03429491)
- Testing
- Leucine-enriched protein, LC n-3 PUFA
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin
Obesity, Sarcopenia
The Effect of the DASH Diet Containing Meat on Muscle and Metabolic Health in Older Adults
Age-related changes in body composition, muscular fitness, and metabolic health resulting in the onset of obesity, sarcopenia, and chronic diseases are profound public health issues that are in need of immediate attention.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Sarcopenia, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT04127240
- Testing
- DASH diet containing daily intakes of red meat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South Dakota State University
Sarcopenia, Malnutrition
Evaluation of Sarcopenia-Related Malnutrition in Older Adults
Sarcopenia and malnutrition are two geriatric syndromes that are frequently seen in the elderly and have multifactorial etiology and severe clinical effects.
- Trial name
- NCT05122104
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 590 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medeniyet University
Other Intervertebral Disc Degeneration, Lumbar Region
Trunk Muscles and Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Degeneration in Combat Sports
This study examined whether there is an association between the presence of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration (LDD) and the size and symmetry of the cross-sectional areas (CSAs) of the trunk muscles in combat sports…
- Trial name
- NCT02744781
- Testing
- Lumbar disc degeneration; LDD
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Technology, Hiroshima College
Muscle Atrophy
Effectiveness of the Kinesio Taping® in Muscle Activation
Forty-eight female patients will be randomized into three groups to receive the Kinesio taping, placebo Kinesio taping and control group. The group Kinesio taping receive the correct application of the method described.
- Trial name
- EKTAQRIH (NCT01991171)
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paulista University
Frailty
Effects of the Combined Intervention of Exercise, Fruit, and Vitamin Supplementation on Frailty in Older Adults
The goal of this cohort-based cluster-randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effect of the combined intervention of exercise, fruit, and vitamin supplementation on frailty among older adults.
- Trial name
- EFVF (NCT06225271)
- Testing
- the combined intervention of exercise, fruit, and vitamin supplementation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 934 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanjing Medical University
Ambulatory Geriatric Outpatients at High Risk of Frailty
Impact of Chronic Disease Control and Aging Psychology on Outcomes of Frailty-Sarcopenia Syndrome in Ambulatory Geriatric Patients
Pursuant to our previous longitudinal study (ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02073370) in geriatric outpatients cooperated with the Department of Family Medicine, Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Taiwan University…
- Trial name
- NCT02160093
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 151 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Sarcopenia
Amino Acid Bioavailability in Healthy Elderly After Intake of an Oral Nutritional Supplement
In this study healthy older adults are requested to consume 4 different high-protein nutritional supplements. Each subject will visit the site 4 times and at every visit they will consume 1 of the 4 products after which a series…
- Trial name
- ArenA (NCT02013466)
- Testing
- Bolus ONS A, Bolus ONS B, Bolus ONS C
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nutricia Research
Sarcopenia, Ultrasound
Assessment System for Sarcopenia Based on Ultrasonographic Data
1. To develop an artificial intelligence assisted diagnostic model for sarcopenia based on ultrasound images; 2. To develop artificial intelligence classification and regression models for auxiliary diagnosis of sarcopenia…
- Trial name
- NCT06199856
- Testing
- ultrasound scan
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West China Hospital
Sarcopenia, Frailty
Whole Grain Job's Tear, Muscle Health, Blood Glucose and Lipid Level
Background: This investigation aims to explore efficacy of Taiwanese whole grain job's tear on muscle health and blood glucose and lipid levels in community-dwelling older adults.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Frailty, Hyperglycemia, Hyperlipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT06503172
- Testing
- Taiwanese whole grain job's tear (red job's tear), White job's tear
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Osteoarthritis, Sarcopenia
The Strong Brain Study
To evaluate operational aspects of studying pre to post surgery/hospitalization changes in the integrity of a major white matter pathways and how these contribute to reductions in the ability to produce forceful muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT02320864
- Testing
- Total knee replacement surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Frailty, Sarcopenia
Development of Frailty Prevention Clinic in Geriatric Comprehensive Clinic RSCM:
There is an increasing number of elderly population, not only in Indonesia, but also in the world. With increasing of age, there is also an increasing number of elderly with sarcopenia and frailty.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Sarcopenia, Resistance Training
- Trial name
- NCT05511311
- Testing
- Resistance Training, Standard Therapy
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Assessment of a Portable Digital Device for Quantified Analysis of Markerless Walking in Volunteers With Neuromuscular Diseases or Asymptomatic Volunteers
In recent years, knowledge of neuromuscular diseases has advanced considerably, and new therapeutic avenues are beginning to emerge.
- Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Charcot-Marie-Tooth, Muscular Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy
- Trial name
- Myokinesis (NCT07321977)
- Testing
- Gait analysis via video capture
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Myologie, France
Sarcopenia, Sarcopenic Obesity
Effects of a Multi-intervention Programme for the Elderly
1. To develop a multiactivity training programme. 2. To explore the effect of this programme on sarcopenia, sarcopenic obesity, cognitive impairment and Parkinson's disease. 3.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Sarcopenic Obesity, Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT05720416
- Testing
- protein supplementation, muscle strength training, usual care
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Aging, Sarcopenia
Mycoprotein as the Basis of a Sustainable Diet to Support Muscle Mass Maintenance and Reconditioning in Older Adults.
A hallmark of ageing is loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia). Sarcopenia is explained, partially, by reduced responsiveness of muscle to dietary protein.
- Trial name
- MASS (NCT04325178)
- Testing
- Protein, calorie and macronutrient controlled diet, derived from either omnivorous or non-animal sources, alongside unilateral resistance exercise, over a three-day period.
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Exeter
Sarcopenia, Osteopenia
Effect of a Ghrelin Receptor Agonist on Muscle and Bone
Adults with low muscle mass also usually have low bone mass, making them vulnerable to falls, fractures and other injuries. This project will determine the effectiveness of treatment with a ghrelin receptor agonist in improving…
- Trial name
- NCT04021706
- Testing
- Anamorelin Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Lipedema, Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia and Related Factors in Lipedema
Lipedema is a common disease of subcutaneous adipose tissue. The most common complaint of patients with swelling in the affected extremity is pain.
- Conditions
- Lipedema, Sarcopenia, Musculoskeletal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT05739279
- Testing
- STAR-Sonographic Thigh Adjustment Ratio, Hand Grip Strength, Chair Stand Test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University