Clinical trials: Muscular Disorders, Atrophic
Sarcopenia
Fish Oil and Muscle Function
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on changes in muscle mass, muscular strength and physical function.
- Trial name
- NCT01308957
- Testing
- Omega-3 fatty acids, corn oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Sarcopenia
Older Adult Training Study With Creatine and CLA
We examined whether creatine monohydrate (CrM) and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) could enhance strength gains and improve body composition (i.e., increase fat-free mass (FFM); decrease body fat) following resistance exercise…
- Trial name
- OTR (NCT00473902)
- Testing
- Training, Creatine Monohydrate, Conjugated Linoleic Acid
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Acute Pain, Atrophic
Neurophysiology of Weakness and Exercise in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
The purpose of this study is to examine deficits in activation and motor patterns, as well as central drive in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy.
- Conditions
- Acute Pain, Atrophic, Goals, Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT02971072
- Testing
- Subacromial injection, Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oregon
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The Burden of Access in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in the US
This study is being conducted to determine if DMD patients / families and healthcare providers experience burdens related to access, and if so, to identify them, and to determine life impacts to the patient, if any, of these…
- Trial name
- NCT03951675
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Cognitive Decline, Sarcopenia
Holistic Integration for Healthy Longevity and Aging in Place
Background: Taiwan is experiencing rapid population aging, with a growing prevalence of chronic diseases and functional impairments among older adults.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Decline, Sarcopenia, Depression Disorders, Nutrition Disorder
- Trial name
- HIHOPE (NCT06882434)
- Testing
- Local intervention program, Referral Process, Telehealth Education & Digital Integration
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Male Hypogonadism, Muscle Atrophy
5-Alpha Reductase and Anabolic Effects of Testosterone
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a higher-than-replacement dose of testosterone and finasteride can be combined to safely increase muscle strength in older men who have a low blood concentration of testosterone.
- Conditions
- Male Hypogonadism, Muscle Atrophy, Sarcopenia, Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
- Trial name
- NCT00475501
- Testing
- Testosterone Enanthate, Finasteride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mobility
Best Function of Range of Motion (cRCT)
Mobility is a crucial factor for independence and quality of life in older people. However, the majority of those in retirement homes are not physically active to maintain mobility and independence.
- Trial name
- bestform (NCT04207307)
- Testing
- Multimodal exercise program, Usual Care
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 404 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Munich
Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
Children's Health Research Institute(CHRI), Stanford Lucile Packard Children Hospital (LPCH) Protocol on Myotonic Dystrophy
Study to focus on the defining and managing the neuropsychological abnormalities of myotonic dystrophy and to find out if the neuropsychological abnormalities have any correlation with changes seen on Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
- Trial name
- CHRI (NCT02269865)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Microbiota, Sarcopenia, and Hepatic Encephalopathy Change in Cirrhotic Patients Before and After Rehabilitation
Through this plan, it will provide many benefits to patients with liver cirrhosis complicated with sarcopenia and/or hepatic encephalopathy, their family members, and the government in Taiwan: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT06040814
- Testing
- Rehabilitation Training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Transmembrane Electromyography (TM-EMG) for the Assessment of Neuromuscular Function in the Oropharynx
This is a pilot study to examine the diagnostic utility of a novel transmembrane surface sensor, and compare signals obtained with the transmembrane sensor to conventional needle EMG signals from healthy volunteers to those with…
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophies, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT03986671
- Testing
- Transmembrane EMG Oropharynx Probe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Powell Mansfield Inc.
Haematological Cancer, Healthy
Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields in Preventing Physical Deconditioning in Patients Undergoing Prolonged Hospitalization
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine if pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) can prevent or decrease physical deconditioning associated with prolonged hospitalisation and immobility of haematology patients.
- Trial name
- PEMF (NCT06744764)
- Testing
- PEMF (1mT), PEMF (0mT)
- Where
- 2 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Sarcopenia
High-definition Surface Electromyography Markers for the Diagnosis of Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is a progressive and generalised skeletal muscle disorder involving the accelerated loss of muscle mass and function that is associated with increased adverse outcomes including falls, functional decline, frailty, and…
- Trial name
- CHRONOS-SARC (NCT04987814)
- Testing
- HD-sEMG, - Quadriceps muscle ultrasound, IPAQ Physical Activity Questionnaire.
- Where
- 6 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Non Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis
NIPD on CFTC for Triplet Repeat Diseases
The purpose of this study is to develop and validate an analytical and clinical NIPD test for triplet repeat diseases by isolated circulating fetal trophoblastic cells (CFTC) analysis from maternal blood, searching for the…
- Trial name
- DIACCIMEX (NCT03087526)
- Testing
- Non invasive prenatal diagnosis
- Where
- 8 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Frailty
Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Age-Related Frailty
Frailty is a health state related to the aging process in which multiple body systems gradually lose their built-in reserves. It is a medical condition of reduced function in older adults which is associated with increased risks…
- Trial name
- MESCAFY (NCT05284604)
- Testing
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Disuse Atrophy
Bed-rest, Muscle Mass and Insulin Sensitivity
In the present study, the effects of 7 days of bed rest on muscle mass, muscle fiber characteristics and insulin sensitivity will be determined.
- Trial name
- NCT02109380
- Testing
- Bed rest
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Sarcopenia
Diverse Training Programs and Sarcopenia in Postmenopausal Women
This study explored preventive measures for sarcopenia in apparently healthy postmenopausal women. The investigators implemented a short Nordic walking intervention, Bungy Pumo exercises and strength training, and conducted a…
- Trial name
- PA&SP (NCT06718023)
- Testing
- Nordic walking, Strength training, Bungy Pump Exercises
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Sarcopenia
β-glucan and Exercise on Musculoskeletal Function in Sarcopenic Adults
The investigators will conduct a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to investigate the effects of Aureobasidium pullulans produced β-glucan and regular combined exercise on muscle strength, muscle mass, muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT06629805
- Testing
- Aureobasidium pullulans produced β-glucan
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Sarcopenia
Investigation of Impacts of Vibration on Muscular Strength and Functional Performance of Upper Limbs of Older Adults
The elderly population is increasing at worldwide. The need of health promotion and maintenance for elderly adults has become a critical issue.
- Trial name
- NCT04767932
- Testing
- vibration machine
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Type 2A (Calpain-3 Deficiency)
Evaluation of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
The purpose of this study is to understand the biochemistry of different types of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) and to determine appropriate outcome measures for future clinical treatment trials for LGMD.
- Conditions
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Type 2A (Calpain-3 Deficiency), Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Type 2B (Miyoshi Myopathy, Dysferlin Deficiency), Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Type 2I (FKRP-deficiency)
- Trial name
- NCT00893334
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cooperative International Neuromuscular Research Group
Metabolic Syndrome, Aging
Sustainable Exercise and Nutrition Programs for Managing Metabolic Disorders in Older Women
This study aims to evaluate the impact of sustainable diet and exercise programs on metabolic health and quality of life in older women.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Aging, Sarcopenia, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT07015307
- Testing
- Sustainable Diet Program, Supervised Physical Exercise Program, Combined Sustainable Diet and Exercise Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alicante