Clinical trials: Muscular Atrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
A Remote Study Using Technology to Assess Outcomes in DMD
Every year, 100 boys are born in the UK with a rare muscle disease called Duchenne muscular dystrophy. These boys cannot make an important muscle protein called dystrophin.
- Trial name
- TODDLER (NCT07423026)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
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
Myotonic Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Biomarker Development for Muscular Dystrophies
Current methods of measuring the response to new treatments for muscular dystrophies involve the examination of small pieces of muscle tissue called biopsies.
- Conditions
- Myotonic Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT05019625
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 465 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Liver Cirrhosis
Lean Mass Evaluation of Cirrhotic Patients With Ascites With the Use DXA
Malnutrition due to liver disease is common, however, their detection is difficult. The parameters used for nutritional assessment in clinical practice have limited use in this patient population.
- Trial name
- BCECPA (NCT02421848)
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Aging, Sarcopenia
Leucine Co-ingestion and Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis in Older Adults
The loss of muscle mass with aging is associated with a dysregulation of muscle protein synthesis (MPS) that is generally characterized by a suppressed MPS response to protein ingestion.
- Trial name
- NCT02371278
- Testing
- Leucine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Sarcopenia, Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome, Sarcopenia and Chronic Pain
Aim: Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX) is a systemic disease of connective tissue, it can also contribute to sarcopenia and chronic musculoskeletal pain with common pathways. 1.
- Trial name
- NCT06121154
- Testing
- SARC-F questionnaire, Gait speed, The chair rise test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Muscle Atrophy
Can Ultrasound be Used as a Measure of Muscle Quality? A Validation Study Comparing Ultrasound With MRI and MRS in Older and Younger Persons.
This study aims to see if ultrasound can be used as a reliable and valid method to measure fatty infiltration, muscle thickness and muscle architecture to provide a quick, cheap and mobile alternative measure of muscle quality to…
- Trial name
- NCT05729880
- Testing
- MRI, MRS, Ultrasound
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Exeter
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Heart Rate Variability in Individuals With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A cross-sectional study was carried out, in which 40 boys, aged 11 to 18 years, were evaluated. The recruitment of groups was carried out at the neuromuscular disease outpatient clinic of the Federal University of São Paulo…
- Trial name
- NCT04740554
- Testing
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy group with Deflazacort, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy group with Prednisone/Predisolone, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy group without Corticosteroids therapy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Power, Metabolic Disturbance
Effect of 8-week Intake of 2S-hesperidin on Performance, Body Composition and Biochemicals Markers in Amateur Cyclists
This clinical study evaluates the effect of 500 mg of 2S-hesperidin for 8 weeks on performance (power generated in different metabolic zones), body composition (fat and muscle mass) and biochemical (antioxidant, inflammatory…
- Conditions
- Power, Metabolic Disturbance, Change, Body Weight, Changes Fatty
- Trial name
- HESPERFORMAN (NCT04597983)
- Testing
- 2S-hesperidin
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Francisco Javier Martínez Noguera
Myotonic Dystrophy 1, Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal
Profile of Dysphagia in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1)
The goal of this observational study is to learn about swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in patients living with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1).
- Trial name
- SwallowDM1 (NCT05865483)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 177 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Sarcopenia
Skeletal Muscle Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and DNA Repair in Age-Related Sarcopenia
The purpose of this research study is to investigate how and why the loss of muscle mass occurs with aging. Tissue collected from young subjects will be compared to previously collected tissue from elderly subjects, as well as…
- Trial name
- NCT02116166
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Vitamin D Deficiency, Sarcopenia
Vitamin D Deficiency and Body Composition in the Patients With Hemophilia
Hemophilia is associated with osteoporosis and increased prevalence of low bone mineral density (BMD). Many clinical risk factors have been reported, such as hemophilic arthropathy, reduced physical activity, decreased sun…
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis, Body Composition
- Trial name
- NCT05517070
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tsung-Ying Li
Sarcopenia, Fall
Empirical Mode Decomposition and Decision Tree in Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is quickly becoming a major global public health issue. Falls are the leading cause of mortality among the elderly, and they must be addressed.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Fall, Gait, Unsteady, Balance; Distorted
- Trial name
- NCT05396404
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Changhua Christian Hospital
Immune Senescence, Sarcopenia
Effects of PS-IPC Supplementation on Muscle Mass and Functional Outcomes in Older Adults
Sarcopenia, the age-associated loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, is a frequent precursor to functional impairment, disability, falls, and loss of independence in the elderly.
- Trial name
- PS-IPC (NCT00926250)
- Testing
- Oral PS-IPC supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Atrophy, Muscular
A Clinical Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Oral SRT2104 Capsules Administered to Healthy Elderly Subjects for 28 Days
The primary objective is to determine the pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of SRT2104 in healthy elderly subjects following single and 28 days dosing. The secondary objectives of the study are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00964340
- Testing
- SRT2104
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Health Literacy, Middle Aged
Health Literacy-Based Multifactorial Program for Adults With Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is a common age-related condition characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass and function, which may lead to reduced physical performance, disability, and poorer quality of life.
- Conditions
- Health Literacy, Middle Aged, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More), Exercise Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07654478
- Testing
- Multicomponent Intervention
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University Hospital
Muscular Disorders, Atrophic
What Are the Effects of Lower Limb Dysmetria on Gluteus Medius and Erector Spinae Musculature?
Gluteus Medius (GM) has also been implicated in the development of Low Back Pain (LBP). GM is one of the main pelvic, where he actively participates in control of motion in the frontal and transverse plane, and hip , improving…
- Trial name
- s-EMG (NCT06217835)
- Testing
- To evaluate the response of an orthopedic insole, evaluate activation of musculature
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Camilo Jose Cela University
Sarcopenia, Aging
Effects of Polyphenol Supplementation and Exercise on Physical Performance in Older Adults
After approximately age 40 years, individuals experience a natural loss of muscle mass, strength, and physical function that is linked to higher risks of falls, disability, loss of independence, and mortality.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Aging, Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT07441343
- Testing
- Polyphenol Rich-Extract, Resistance Band-Based & Aerobic Stationary Cycling Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Chris McGlory, PhD
Sarcopenia
Investigation of the Relationship Between Sarcopenia and Balance, Fear of Falling and Fall Risk in Older Female Patients
This study (study type: cross-sectional) aims to investigate the relationship of sarcopenia level with balance, fear of falling and risk of falling in the elderly female population.
- Trial name
- NCT06277193
- Testing
- valuation of balance status, fear of falling and risk of falling in patients non-sarcopenia., Evaluation of balance status, fear of falling and risk of falling in patients with probable sarcopenia., Evaluation of balance status, fear of falling and risk of falling in patients with sarcopenia.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
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