Clinical trials: Muscular Disorders, Atrophic
Muscle Atrophy, Disuse Atrophy (Muscle) of Lower Leg
The Regulation of Human Skeletal Muscle Mass by Contractile Perturbation
It is well known that periods of weight training lead to increases in skeletal muscle size and strength. In contrast, periods of inactivity such as bed rest or immobilization result in losses of skeletal muscle size and strength.
- Trial name
- HYPAT (NCT03046095)
- Testing
- Unilateral Resistance Exercise, Immobilization
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Sarcopenia
Characterizing the Incretin Effect of Amino Acids and Defining GLP-1 Role on Skeletal Muscle
This study has two protocols the aims of which are: 1. To identify age-related effects of AA on incretin secretion and whether and to what extent AA exhibit a true incretin effect (gut- mediated increases in plasma insulin) in…
- Trial name
- Incretin (NCT02370745)
- Testing
- GLP-1, Insulin Actrapid, Oral amino acids
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Metabolic Disease
Effectiveness of Technology for Metabolic Diseases Combined Sarcopenia
The lifestyle program intervention program focusing on healthy dietary habit and exercise effectively prevents metabolic syndrome, sarcopenia or frailty.
- Trial name
- NCT05476536
- Testing
- self-management skills and healthy technology APP
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University of Science and Technology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Progressive Muscular Atrophy
Study of ALS Reversals 2: Genetic Analyses
The purpose of this study is to try to understand why reversals of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and primary muscular atrophy (PMA) take place.
- Trial name
- StAR2 (NCT03464903)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
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
Burns
Feasibility and Reliability of Ultrasound in Acute Burns.
This trial investigates the feasibility and reliability of different ultrasound protocols to determine quadriceps muscle architecture in acutely admitted burn patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04852133
- Testing
- Burn subjects
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Digital Smartwatch Measurements as Potential Biomarkers for Remote Disease Tracking in ALS
This observational study will use new smartwatch technology to continuously and remotely monitor the health of ALS patients and healthy controls over time. This information will be used to develop digital biomarkers for ALS.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Muscular Atrophy, Progressive, Frontotemporal Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT05830214
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
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
Frailty, Sarcopenia
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in Adults Aged 40 Years and Older Living With HIV
People living with HIV are experiencing longer life expectancy due to effective antiretroviral therapy; however, they may develop age-related conditions earlier than the general population.
- Trial name
- HIV-AGE40 (NCT07453303)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital
Stroke, Sarcopenia
Evaluating and Monitoring Physical Fatigue While Performing Functional Activities
Fatigue is a critical health parameter in older adults and stroke patients and is associated with negative health outcomes. Current assessment tools predominantly focus on walking related fatigue, neglecting other activities of…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Sarcopenia, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT06513377
- Testing
- Performance test
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Hypertrophy, Exercise Training
Resistance Training, Detraining, and Retraining Study 2024 (TraDeRe2024)
The goals of our research project are to identify factors explaining inter-individual variation in responses to resistance training (RT) and the baseline determinants underlying an individual's sensitivity to respond to RT.
- Conditions
- Hypertrophy, Exercise Training, Skeletal Muscle Atrophy, Healthy
- Trial name
- TraDeRe (NCT06573086)
- Testing
- Resistance Training
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Jyvaskyla
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Bone Health in Adults With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Survey on Osteoporosis, Fractures and Treatment.
Background and Rationale Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene, resulting in progressive muscle weakness and multiple complications, including respiratory and cardiac…
- Trial name
- GUP23005 (NCT07890883)
- Where
- 15 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto Giannina Gaslini
Elderly, Sarcopenia
Effect of Protein Consumption and Resistance Training on Body Composition, Muscular Strength and Functional Capacity in the Elderly
The increase in life expectancy of the world population is associated with a higher incidence of diseases, leading to functional incapacity and dependence in old age.
- Trial name
- NCT03862937
- Testing
- Exercise training + whey protein
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
Aging, Sarcopenia
Effects of a Buriti Supplement on Body Composition and Function in Older Adults
Aging is a natural process commonly associated with loss of muscle mass, reduced flexibility, and impaired balance, directly affecting the quality of life of older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Sarcopenia, Malnutrition Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT07716839
- Testing
- Nutricer® Supplementation, Tai Chi Chuan program
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
Atrophy of Muscle Due to Disuse, Rehabilitation
Sex-specific Determinants of Early-phase Recovery From Skeletal Muscle Disuse
This project is a 2-phase, randomized clinical trial that includes 7 days of unilateral leg disuse (Phase 1), immediately followed by 1 week of bilateral leg rehabilitation (Phase 2).
- Trial name
- MAC (NCT04151901)
- Testing
- Resistance Exercise Rehabilitation, Walking-based rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Brain Involvement in Dystrophinopathies Part 2
The objective of this study is to understand the relationship between DMD and BMD brain comorbidities, and the location of the gene mutation which causes the disease.
- Trial name
- NCT04668716
- Where
- 7 sites in Denmark, France and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 339 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Muscle Atrophy
The Effect of Two Weeks of Voluntary Reduced Physical Activity in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the most common pulmonary disease, responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality and is the third leading cause of death worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT02221804
- Testing
- 14 days of voluntary step count reduction to no more than 1500 steps/day.
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Genetic Disease, Communication
The Role of Family Functioning in Promoting Adaptation in Siblings of Individuals With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Background: We want to learn more about the relationship between the way families function and how children adapt to having a sibling with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
- Trial name
- NCT01386515
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Sarcopenia
Insect Protein and Muscle Protein Signaling
Randomized parallel study investing the effect of intake of different protein sources (whey, insect and pea) on the muscle protein synthesis.
- Trial name
- NCT04633694
- Testing
- insect, pea or whey protein
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Burns, Muscle Loss
The Mechanical Properties of Burned Muscles
The investigate of mechanical properties of muscles in burned patients.
- Conditions
- Burns, Muscle Loss, Viscoelastic Properties, Stiffness
- Trial name
- NCT04654572
- Testing
- Myotonometric measurement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu University