Clinical trials: Muscle Weakness | Patient
Hemiparesis, Paraparesis
Immediate Effects On Gait and Spasticity After The Use Of Passive Kinesiotherapy Equipment In The Lower Limbs Of Neurological Patients
Undergo assessment of muscle tone (Ashworth Scale), gait (BAIOBIT) and risk of falling (Timed Up and Go) before using the device; Use the device on the spastic lower limb(s) for 30 minutes; Go through the same assessment carried…
- Conditions
- Hemiparesis, Paraparesis, Tetraparesis, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT06696040
- Testing
- Passive mobilization using a device
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Fernanda Trubian
Stroke Rehabilitation
Effectiveness of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Subacute Stroke Patients With Severe Upper Limb Paresis
There has been A-level evidence for the effectiveness of inhibitory rTMS of the contralesional M1 hand region in stroke patients in the acute stage. However, it has been reported to be ineffective in the chronic stage.
- Trial name
- NCT05505201
- Testing
- Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
Neuromuscular Block, Orthopedic Disorder of Spine
Neuromuscular Blockade for Optimising Surgical Conditions During Spinal Surgery
In the present study, the investigators compare intermediate and deep NMB i.e. the two extreme regimes of muscle paralysis (neuromuscular block; NMB), (I) patients receiving intermediate muscle paralysis (''control, conventional…
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Block, Orthopedic Disorder of Spine, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT02778945
- Testing
- Rocuronium 0.9 mg/kg, Rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The Catholic University of Korea
Respiratory Disease, Muscle Weakness
Respiratory Muscle Training in Acquired Brain Injury Patients.
Background: Respiratory health problems are one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in adult people with acquired brain injury (ABI).
- Conditions
- Respiratory Disease, Muscle Weakness, Acquired Brain Injury, Older People--Abuse of
- Trial name
- NCT06070831
- Testing
- Inspiratory muscle training, Expiratory muscle training
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness
Effect of Verbal Instruction on Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction in Post Stroke Patients
The aim of this study is to investigate which verbal instruction will lead to the most efficient contraction of pelvic floor muscles in post stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03903627
- Testing
- verbal instruction
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Stroke, Arm Weakness as a Consequence of Stroke
Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound Stimulation in Stroke Patients - Parameter Optimization
The goal of this research study is to optimize the parameter of Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Stimulation (LIFUS) that is most effective in changing cortical excitability and motor learning skills in patients who suffered a…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Arm Weakness as a Consequence of Stroke, Upper Extremity Hemiparesis, Upper Extremity Impairments
- Trial name
- LIFUS-OPTIMIZE (NCT07220005)
- Testing
- Low intensity focused ultrasound stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Multiple Sclerosis
Botulinum Toxin in Patients With Spastic Lower Limb Paresis Associated With Multiple Sclerosis
Spastic paraparesis is one of the most disabling functional deficits in the population with multiple sclerosis between 18 and 80 years of age and at any functional level.
- Trial name
- NCT04595045
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A infiltrations
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Aránzazu Vázquez Doce
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Safety and Effectiveness of Cortical Stimulation in the Treatment of Stroke Patients With Upper Extremity Hemiparesis
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of cortical stimulation delivered concurrent with rehabilitation activities to enhance motor recovery in patients suffering from hemiparesis affecting the upper…
- Trial name
- EVEREST (NCT00170716)
- Testing
- Cortical Stimulation and rehabilitation, Rehabilitation
- Where
- 21 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- Northstar Neuroscience
Heart Failure
The Effects of the Inspiratory Muscle Plus Aerobic Training Compare to Aerobic Training Alone in Heart Failure Patients.
This study aims to compare effects of inspiratory muscle training added by aerobic training to aerobic training alone in heart failure patients with inspiratory muscle weakness.
- Trial name
- NCT00634296
- Testing
- Inspiratory muscle added by aerobic to aerobic alone
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
MULTIPL SCLEROSİS
Comparison of Frailty, Physical Fitness Parameters, and Irisin Levels Between Patients With Multiple Sclerosis and Healthy Volunteers
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune-mediated and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system that often affects young adults and is more common in women.
- Trial name
- NCT07521982
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 782 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
Thumb Osteoarthritis, Muscle Atrophy or Weakness
Investigation of Thenar Muscles Morphometric Parameters in Patients With TMC OA
In this study, investigators aimed to investigate the morphometric parameters tenar muscles and joint configuration in patients with trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis (TMC OA) osteoarthritis stages, thenar muscle parameters…
- Trial name
- NCT04913935
- Testing
- Muscle-Skeleton Ultrasonography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Muscle Weakness
Facilitating Functional Independence in Patients Receiving Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation
The primary aim of this proposal is to test the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in improving functional status and muscle function in patients receiving prolonged mechanical ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT02847988
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical Stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- RML Specialty Hospital
Dysphagia, Stroke
Investigation of the Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Techniques on Suprahyoid Muscles and Swallowing Function in Acute Hemiparetic Stroke Patients
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of sensory, motor, and modified combined neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) protocols on swallowing function in patients with acute stroke-related…
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Stroke, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NMESWAL (NCT07445204)
- Testing
- Conventional Swallowing Therapy, Vitalstim-Sensory NMES, Vitalstim-Motor NMES
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Arel University
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases
Low-energy Laser Applications in Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
This study endeavored to evaluate the auxiliary effect of low-energy laser therapy (LLT) on pain, muscle performance, fatigue, and functional ability in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
- Conditions
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases, Chronic Knee Pain, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT05031104
- Testing
- Physical Exercise, Physical Exercise plus Low-energy Laser Therapy
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Muscle Weakness
Combination Treatment With BTL-899 and HPM-6000UF Devices II
This study will evaluate the clinical efficacy of the BTL-899 and HPM-6000UF devices in combination for non-invasive strengthening of the core muscles and overall improvement in quality of life in female patients after childbirth.
- Trial name
- NCT05713864
- Testing
- BTL-899, HPM-6000UF
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BTL Industries Ltd.
Muscle Weakness, Balance Disorders
Different Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Technique in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of 6-week physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs involving different 'Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation' (PNF) techniques in patients with knee osteoarthritis on…
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Balance Disorders, Knee Pain, Knee Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT03615521
- Testing
- Hotpack, Ultrasound, Combine Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Mechanical Ventilation Complication
Prone Positioning and Thoracoabdominal Binding on Lung and Muscle Protection in ARDS Patients During Spontaneous Breathing
Ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction and intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired weakness are two consequences of prolonged mechanical ventilation and critical illness in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome…
- Conditions
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Mechanical Ventilation Complication, ICU Acquired Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT05826847
- Testing
- Prone Positioning, Thoracoabdominal Binding, Control
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chile
Prostate Cancer, Incontinence
Is the HIFEM Procedure an Effective Treatment for Men With Post-prostatectomy Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy surgery is a common condition that negatively affects daily life. Patients often experience discomfort due to urine leakage and the resulting need to use pads daily.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- HIFEM for PPI (NCT06372704)
- Testing
- HIFEM
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Emphysema or COPD
Improve Muscle Weakness in Patient With COPD
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of combining aerobic exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR) training in patients with emphysematous chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- NCT07649850
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise Combined with Blood Flow Restriction, Aerobic exercise
- Sponsor
- Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
Bell Palsy
Surgery or Clincial Follow up, in Patients With Bell' s Palsy
The purpose of this study is to investigate if an early surgical intervention on patienst with Bell´s Palsy has a better impact on their facial muscular function and their quality of life as compared to conventional therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT02179684
- Testing
- Baby-sitter surgery N. fascialis, Conventional treatment and follow-up
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet