Clinical trials: Muscle Wasting
Sarcopenia, High Blood Pressure
The Impact of a Resistance Training Intervention on Blood Pressure Control in Older Adults With Sarcopenia
Current prevention and treatment of high blood pressure (BP) in sarcopenia, by non-pharmacological approaches remain limited and are far from optimal.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension
- Trial name
- INERTIA (NCT04255745)
- Testing
- progressive resistance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis
Acetaminophen and Impaired Musculoskeletal Adaptations to Exercise Training
The purpose of this study is to determine if taking the pain reliever acetaminophen (ACET) interferes with some of the benefits of weight lifting on muscles and bone density in older men.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT01083901
- Testing
- Resistance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Age-Related Sarcopenia, Muscle Loss
Impact of Protein and Alkali Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle in Older Adults
The central hypothesis is that higher protein intake and a neutralizing alkaline salt supplement will improve muscle performance and mass, compared to their respective placebos, in older men and postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT04048616
- Testing
- whey protein isolate, potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3), microcrystalline cellulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 141 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Muscular Atrophy
Preventing the Loss of Muscle and Function in Hospitalized Older Adults
One third of independent older adults over the age of 65y will be hospitalized for an acute medical illness, injury, or operative procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT02566590
- Testing
- NMES, Protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Biomarkers Study in the Immediate Postnatal Period of Development
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is the leading genetic cause of death of infants. Strong preclinical evidence suggests that effective therapy must be delivered as early as possible to prevent progression of the disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01736553
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A Drug-drug Interaction Study With Risdiplam Multiple Dose and Midazolam in Healthy Participants
This will be a Phase I, 2-part, open-label, non-randomized study to investigate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of a multiple-dosing regimen of risdiplam (Part 1) and the effect of risdiplam on the PK of…
- Trial name
- NCT03988907
- Testing
- Risdiplam, Midazolam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Sarcopenia
A Study of Muscle Strength Maintenance in Older Adults
This research study is being done to see whether losartan can prevent the decrease in strength associated with aging. Muscle loss is associated with aging and has multiple symptoms such as weakness, slowness, and fatigue…
- Trial name
- NCT01989793
- Testing
- Losartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) With Cachexia
BYM338 in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients With Cachexia
This study will assess the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of BYM338 in patients with COPD and cachexia. The primary outcome will be a change in thigh muscle volume compared to placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT01669174
- Testing
- BYM338
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Netherlands and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Hypogonadism, Diabetes
Effects of Aromatase Inhibition Versus Testosterone in Older Men With Low Testosterone: Randomized-Controlled Trial.
Background: Men≥65 years often produce lower levels of testosterone, meaning there is less testosterone circulating to the tissues of the body.
- Conditions
- Hypogonadism, Diabetes, Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT00104572
- Testing
- Androgel (Testosterone Gel), Anastrozole (Aromatase Inhibitor), Calcium Cardone 500mg with vitamin D 400 IU
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Sarcopenia
Effect of an EAA/Whey Composition on Protein Metabolism
Sarcopenia, a progressive loss of muscle mass, strength and function, is an inevitable natural process of aging. While it may be impossible to completely reverse the progress of sarcopenia, it is well established that intake of…
- Trial name
- NCT03502941
- Testing
- 6.3 g of EAAs mixture and whey protein isolate, 12.6 g of EAAs mixture and whey protein isolate, 12.6 g of whey protein isolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Sarcopenia
Carnitine Supplementation and Skeletal Muscle Function
Research project objectives The primary aim of the current research project is to use carnitine supplementation as the anti-inflammatory intervention for exploring the relationship between inflammation and associated with aging…
- Trial name
- NCT02692235
- Testing
- carnitine
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Aging, Sarcopenia
Resistance Exercise and Low-Intensity Physical Activity Breaks in Sedentary Time to Improve Muscle and Cardiometabolic Health
What are the effects of resistance exercise (RE) alone or RE plus low intensity physical activity (LPA) breaks in sedentary time (ST) on skeletal muscle health in older adults? What are the effects of resistance exercise (RE)…
- Conditions
- Aging, Sarcopenia, Disability Physical, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- REALPA (NCT03771417)
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University and A&M College
Sarcopenia
Role of the Gut Microbiome on Lean Mass and Physical Function in Older Adults
The investigators recently published significant associations between circulating gut bacteria-related metabolites with lean and skeletal muscle mass and with measures of physical function in older adults, evidence that suggests…
- Trial name
- NCT02811445
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Muscle Weakness, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
NM Balance Regulation With ULLS and Loss of Sleep
The goal of this trial is to learn about how restricted sleep and not bearing weight on the leg affects muscle strength and posture control.
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy, Sleep Disturbance
- Trial name
- NCT05956964
- Testing
- Sleep Restriction, Sleep Adequate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lance Bollinger
Sarcopenia, Aging
Semi-Recumbent Vibration Therapy in Older Adults
This proposed prospective study will evaluate whether a novel exercise approach, seated vibration therapy, can improve function in the target population of older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT02533063
- Testing
- VibeTech One
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Aging, Sarcopenia
Dose-response Effect of Dietary Nitrate on Muscle Function in Older Individuals
Nitrate is a naturally-occurring substance found in foods, especially green leafy vegetables and beets. Increasing nitrate intake (by drinking beetroot juice (BRJ) has been shown to improve muscle function young and middle-aged…
- Trial name
- NCT03595774
- Testing
- Beet root juice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Sarcopenia
Maximizing the Dietary Pattern of Older Adults: the Effects of Protein Intake on Protein Kinetics
A randomized study to demonstrate how animal-based protein-rich food sources can be used by older adults to increase protein intake within pre-existing dietary patterns.
- Trial name
- NCT04830514
- Testing
- Recommended Dietary Allowance of Protein, Habitual protein intake, Optimal Protein Intake
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Hypertension With Complications and Secondary Hypertension, Overweight and Obesity
Study of the Long-term Effects of Exercise on Heath Indicators in Older People
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent the most frequent cause of death among the elderly population. Hypertension, unfavorable lipid profile, obesity and physical inactivity are among the main risk factors for CVD.
- Conditions
- Hypertension With Complications and Secondary Hypertension, Overweight and Obesity, Lipid Metabolism Disorders, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT01874132
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia
Effect of Potassium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Bone and Muscle in Older Adults
There is increasing evidence that the acid-base balance of diet plays an important role in the health of bones and muscles. An excess of acid in the body can result in calcium loss and muscle breakdown.
- Trial name
- NCT00357214
- Testing
- Potassium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University