Clinical trials: Muscular Diseases
Dupuytren's Disease
Evaluation of Xiaflex: Trial of Effectivenss iN Dupuytren's
This is a prospective, multi-centre, pragmatic randomized controlled trial to compare both the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of collagenase injections (CI) versus limited palmar fasciectomy (LPF) to determine if…
- Trial name
- EXTEND (NCT02725528)
- Testing
- collagenase injection, limited palmar fasciectomy
- Where
- 10 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Effect of Desipramine on Genioglossus Muscle Activity in Healthy Adults Study A
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common and has major health implications but treatment options are limited. OSA patients show a marked reduction in upper airway (UA) dilator muscle activity at sleep onset and this phenomenon…
- Trial name
- DESOSA (NCT02428478)
- Testing
- Desipramine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
HIV Infections
Pharmacokinetic Study of Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine Long-acting Intramuscular Injections in Healthy Adult Participants
This is a phase 1, open label study in healthy participants to assess the pharmacokinetics of cabotegravir and rilpivirine in plasma following the administration of a single 600 milligram (mg) and a 900 mg intramuscular (IM)…
- Trial name
- NCT04371380
- Testing
- Cabotegravir Tablets, Rilpivirine Tablets, Cabotegravir extended release suspension for injection (long-acting)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ViiV Healthcare
Intracranial Pressure Increase, Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Vasopressin in Intraabdominal Pressure Elevation
The aim of this study is to investigate any direct correlation between increased intrathoracic pressure, intraabdominal pressure and intracranial pressure, following a controlled elevation in intraabdominal pressure and…
- Trial name
- NCT03707054
- Testing
- Study Arm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Fibromyalgia
Use of Whole Body Vibration in Patients With Fibromyalgia
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a 3-month program consisted of the use of whole body vibration (WBV) in patients with fibromyalgia in order to determine whether this intervention would be effective to…
- Trial name
- NCT03782181
- Testing
- Whole body vibration platform
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the Balearic Islands
Dupuytren's Contracture
Safety and Efficacy of Two Concurrent Injections of AA4500 in Adult Subjects With Multiple Dupuytren's Contractures
The primary objective of this study is to assess the safety of two concurrent injections of AA4500 into the same hand in subjects with multiple Dupuytren's contractures with palpable cords followed 24 to 72 hours later by a…
- Trial name
- NCT01674634
- Testing
- XIAFLEX / XIAPEX
- Where
- 25 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 715 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Endo USA Inc., a Keenova Therapeutics Company
Trigger Finger
Endoscopic Trigger Finger Release
The purpose of this study is to compare recovery, scar, and patient satisfaction after retrograde endoscopic trigger finger release versus the standard open surgical treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT03883477
- Testing
- Endoscopic Release, Standard Open Release
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Accuracy of Rib Palpation for Dry Needling of Deep Periscapular Musculature, Measured With Ultrasound
Ultrasound was used to identify the location of a rib. This was compared to a practitioner's ability to palpate the area.
- Trial name
- NCT04066166
- Testing
- Palpation
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Frailty, Sarcopenia
FrAilty Care and wEll-funcTion in Community Dwelling Older Adults
This study is looking at whether older people could benefit from an online monitoring platform to support their individual ambitions to maintain or improve functional ability.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Sarcopenia, Aging
- Trial name
- FACET (NCT03707145)
- Testing
- Consultation, Online Support, Empowered
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aberystwyth University
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Phase 1 Study of ACE-083 in Healthy Subjects
This study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of single and multiple doses of ACE-083 as a local injection into selected skeletal muscles of healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT02257489
- Testing
- ACE-083
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acceleron Pharma, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ USA
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Muscle Property, Alignment and Joint Loading in People With Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common chronic painful musculoskeletal condition among older adults. It poses great challenge to the health care system due to its inability to be cured.
- Trial name
- NCT03628508
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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
Musculoskeletal Pain, Musculoskeletal Strain
Occupational Therapy's Role in Promoting Community Wellness Utilizing Sit-Stand Workstations
The aim of this study is to combat the growing global health issue of sedentary behavior and the associated health consequences of prolonged sitting in the workplace.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Musculoskeletal Strain, Sedentary Lifestyle
- Trial name
- NCT03052426
- Testing
- Ergotron WorkFit - TL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Healthy
A Study To Evaluate The Pharmacokinetics, Excretion, Mass Balance and Metabolism of PF-07265803
The purpose of this study is to assess the pharmacokinetics, excretion, mass balance and metabolism of PF-07265803 (formerly known as ARRY-371797) in approximately 6 healthy adult male participants.
- Trial name
- NCT05286281
- Testing
- PF-07265803
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Asthma
Role of Eosinophils in the Proliferation of Airway Smooth Muscle (ASM) Cells
Being a key player in Asthma, eosinophils constitute a potential target to interfere with the series of biological events leading to Asthma pathogenesis.
- Trial name
- NCT01082952
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Sarcopenia, Inflammation
Effect of Fermented Milk Containing Lactobacillus Casei Strain Shirota in Sarcopenia Elderly
Sarcopenia, which refers to the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, shares many characteristics with other disease states typically associated with risks of falling and fracture, including osteoporosis…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Inflammation, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT04985877
- Testing
- Yakult 300 LIGHT Fermented Milk
- Where
- 3 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Sport-related Concussion, Brain Concussion
How do the Neck Muscles Influence Head Acceleration During Sport-associated Impact Events in High School Athletes?
Sport-related concussion is a common and serious injury that can affect athletes of all ages in any sport. The purpose of this project is to study the effect of a 12-week manual resistance neck strengthening exercise program on…
- Conditions
- Sport-related Concussion, Brain Concussion, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT03883165
- Testing
- high-intensity neck strengthening, Control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Heel Pain: Multisegment Foot Motion and Muscle Function, FFI Translation, and Evaluation of Treatments
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition of plantar heel pain (PHP) that leads to pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life, especially among active adults aged 25 to 65.
- Trial name
- NCT03161314
- Testing
- Strengthening exercises, Stretching exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Stroke
Power Training Post-stroke
Hemiparesis, strictly defined as (muscular) weakness affecting one side of the body, is seen in three-quarters of individuals following stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT01970592
- Testing
- POWER training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Neuromuscular Disease
Antioxidant Therapy in RYR1-Related Congenital Myopathy
Background: Ryanodine receptor type 1-related myopathies (RYR1-RM) are the most common non-dystrophic muscle diseases that people are born with in the U.S. They affect development, muscles, and walking.
- Trial name
- RYR1 (NCT02362425)
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)