Clinical trials: Muscle Weakness, open to volunteers
Stroke, Stroke Acute
Research on the Effectiveness of Neurorehabilitation After Stroke
This clinical trial aims to investigate the effectiveness of a novel neurorehabilitation technology for treating stroke in adults.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke Acute, Stroke with Hemiparesis, Stroke, Acute
- Trial name
- NCT06753006
- Testing
- Neurorehabilitation simulator, Standard course
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Neurotechnika
Stroke
Passive Robots for Stroke Rehabilitation: A Feasibility Study
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a novel, multimodal approach that combines passive devices with noninvasive neuromuscular stimulation for upper extremity rehabilitation after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT07218276
- Testing
- Functional Training with SepaRRo and NeuRRoFES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Breast Cancer
Respiratory Muscle Strength Training to Prevent Respiratory Muscle Weakness in Adults Newly Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if respiratory muscle strength training can prevent respiratory muscle weakness in adults who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer and are planning to have surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07229378
- Testing
- Respiratory muscle strength training, Guided Imagery Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Low Back Pain, Muscle Weakness
NASM OPT for Gluteal Enhancement in Non-Athletic Women: An RCT
This RCT evaluates a 12-week NASM OPT program targeting gluteal muscle strength, hip aesthetics (shape, lift, circumference), and low back pain in 120 non-athletic women.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Muscle Weakness, Body Image Disturbance
- Trial name
- GlutealEnhan (NCT06977958)
- Testing
- NASM OPT Group, General Exercise Group
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sistan and Baluchestan
Cerebral Palsy, Perceptual Disorders
Motor and Cognitive Functions in Acquired and Developmental Brain Damaged Patients
Neurological pathologies cause important and permanent disabilities in every day life. These pathologies can follow stoke, affecting two people per one thousand each year or cerebral palsy, affecting two births per one thousand…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Perceptual Disorders, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT02543424
- Testing
- Motor, cognitive and neuropsychological assessment
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Mechanical Ventilation Weaning
Progressive Pressure Support Reduction as Inspiratory Muscle Endurance Training in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Mechanical ventilation causes rapid diaphragm muscle atrophy, detectable within 18 hours of ventilator support, which is a major contributor to weaning failure and prolonged ICU stay.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Mechanical Ventilation Weaning, Physiotherapy, Endurance Training
- Trial name
- inspira-rct (NCT07689110)
- Testing
- Progressive Pressure Support Reduction (IRT-PS), Standard ICU Care
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Santiago de Compostela
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Complication
Comparing Effects of HIIT and MICT on Functional Mobility, Muscle Strength, and Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients
To compare the effects of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) on functional mobility, muscle strength, and quality of life in individuals with type-2-diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT07484399
- Testing
- High Intensity Interval Training, Moderate Intensity Continuous Training
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cerebral Palsy
Intensive Somatosensory Camp for Manual Function and Participation in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
This study will evaluate whether an intensive day camp that combines somatosensory and motor training for the affected upper limb improves hand function and participation in children with unilateral cerebral palsy more than an…
- Trial name
- CAMPUSENS (NCT07487857)
- Testing
- Somatosensory-Motor Intensive Camp, Motor-Only Intensive Camp
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness
Ultrasound and Electromyography Biofeedback for Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
This study aims to investigate the factors influencing adherence to pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) devices among patients with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) through structured questionnaires, while simultaneously comparing…
- Trial name
- NCT07243028
- Testing
- Ultrasound Biofeedback Device, Manometer Biofeedback Device
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Developing New Ways to Detect Respiratory Impairment Early in ALS
The goal of this observational study is to develop new ways to detect early changes associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07844590
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
ACL Reconstruction, ACL Surgery
Post Operative Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Device for ACLR Patients
This study is being conducted to learn about how neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in addition to standard of care aids in the recovery of muscle strength in patients undergoing ACLR procedure.
- Conditions
- ACL Reconstruction, ACL Surgery, ACL Injury, Electrotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT07171346
- Testing
- Zynex NexWave Electrotherapy Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Novel Non-invasive Brain Stimulation Techniques in Neurological Rehabilitation
Paired associative stimulation (PAS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation protocol, where two stimuli (a peripheral and a cortical one, the latter delivered with transcranial magnetic stimulation - TMS) are repeatedly associated…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Phantom Limb Pain
- Trial name
- StimNeuro (NCT05766059)
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Motor Deficits, Lumbar Discectomy
Investigation of Preoperative Factors Influencing the Outcome of Motor Deficits in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Microdiskectomy
Lumbar disc herniations may result in lower limb weakness. In such cases, there is a strong indication for surgical intervention through microdiscectomy.
- Conditions
- Motor Deficits, Lumbar Discectomy, Muscle Weakness, Paresis
- Trial name
- NCT07413302
- Where
- 3 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
Clinical Validation of Self-Pacing Algorithms on Step Length Symmetry in Hemiplegic Populations
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of self-pacing algorithms in promoting step-length equalization in people with weakness on one side of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT07759063
- Testing
- Walking on self-pacing treadmill, Walking on fixed-pacing treadmill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Quality Living, Inc.
AD - Alzheimer's Disease, Sarcopenia
A Study of Silkworm Pupa Powder Intervention in the Nutritional Status of Patients With Alzheimer's Disease.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if silkworm pupa powder works to improve the nutritional status of Alzheimer's disease patients.
- Conditions
- AD - Alzheimer's Disease, Sarcopenia, Asthenia
- Trial name
- AD (NCT07059871)
- Testing
- Silkworm pupa powder
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Hospital
Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness, Critical Illness
Locomotor Muscle Oxygenation and Activation During Acute Interval Compared to Constant-load Bed-cycling Exercise
Up to 60% of patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with a prolonged stay in the ICU develop complications such as intensive care unit acquired weakness (ICUAW) characterized by limb and respiratory muscle weakness.
- Trial name
- NCT05279547
- Testing
- Constant-load bed-cycling exercise, Interval bed-cycling exercise
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Muscle Weakness, Low Muscle Mass
Muscle Aging Phenotypes in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Childhood cancer survivors experience premature declines in muscle mass, strength, and physical function that contribute to morbidity and early mortality.
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Low Muscle Mass, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT07531498
- Testing
- Multimodal Muscle Imaging and Functional Assessment, Multimodal Muscle Imaging and Neuromuscular Assessment, Comprehensive Muscle Phenotyping
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 533 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Pre-Frailty, Sarcopenia
TCM Formula vs. HMB in Pre-Frail Elders: Muscle Strength and Bone Status
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of a standardized Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula versus beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) on muscle strength and bone health in pre-frail older adults .
- Conditions
- Pre-Frailty, Sarcopenia, Muscle Atrophy or Weakness, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- TCM-HMB-PF (NCT07597850)
- Testing
- TCM Formula, HMB (beta-Hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
Critical Illness Myopathy, Critical Illness Polyneuropathy
Improved Recovery of Walking in Acquired Muscle Weakness
The aim of Re-Walk-Easy is to evaluate the effects of rehabilitation based on electrical stimulation on the motor performance of critically ill patients.
- Trial name
- Re-Walk-Easy (NCT06786390)
- Testing
- Rehabilitation protocol: FES, Rehabilitation protocol without FES
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Stroke, Autonomic Dysfunction
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) added to conventional neurological rehabilitation on heart rate variability (HRV), quality of life, upper extremity muscle…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Autonomic Dysfunction, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT07482501
- Testing
- rTMS M1 Motor Cortex Protocol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University