Clinical trials: Musculoskeletal Physiology
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
Osteoarthritis, Rehabilitation
Home Rehabilitation in Patients After Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
The investigators include patients attending the outpatient clinic in the area of Orthopedics and Traumatology of the investigators hospital with a diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis, which treatment requires surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02409719
- Testing
- Schedule, Verbal Information and Booklet
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
Arthritis, Pain
Non-cancer Pain and Cognitive Impairment: A Disabling Relationship
To compare the efficacy of long-acting oxycodone to extended-release acetaminophen in older persons with no and mild to moderate cognitive impairment and persistent moderate or higher intensity non-cancer lower extremity…
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Pain, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT01264965
- Testing
- long acting oxycodone, extra strength acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Use of (-)-Epicatechin in the Treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy (Pilot Study)
(-)-Epicatechin will be evaluated for the treatment of progressive muscle loss and impaired skeletal muscle function in Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01856868
- Testing
- (-)-epicatechin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Craig McDonald, MD
Knee Osteoarthritis, Hip Osteoarthritis
Mepivacaine Versus Low-Dose Bupivacaine For Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
This research is being done to see if there is a difference between two different spinal anesthetics (Mepivacaine vs. Bupivacaine) as it relates to reducing post-operative complications and the time it takes for subjects to…
- Trial name
- NCT03838874
- Testing
- Low-Dose Bupivacaine, Mepivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Knee Injuries, Knee Osteoarthritis
Gait Modification Treatments for Knee Pathology
The objective of this study is complete a longitudinal cross-over clinical study to investigate the effect of treatments for knee pathology, including cutaneous stimulation (skin vibration and soft knee brace), on locomotion…
- Trial name
- NCT03116230
- Testing
- Cutaneous Stimulation, Knee Sleeve
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Osteoporosis, Osteopenia
Does Treatment of Hypovitaminosis D Increase Calcium Absorption?
The purpose is to perform a one-year study designed to assess whether treatment of hypovitaminosis D increases intestinal absorption of calcium, subsequent retention of calcium within bone, decreases bone turnover, and favorably…
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism
- Trial name
- NCT00581828
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Osteoarthritis: Effects of Exercise Programs on Pain and Disability
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the United States. It is estimated that 20 million Americans have arthritis, and the annual societal cost is $95 billion.
- Trial name
- NCT00682617
- Testing
- Structured exercise program, Waitlist, delayed intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased
Cranial Laser Reflex Technique for Hamstring Function
Purpose: To conduct a pilot study of the effect of Cranial Laser Reflex Technique (CLRT) compared with sham laser on hamstring muscle flexibility, strength, and pain pressure threshold.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased, Muscle Pain, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- CLRTHam (NCT03044106)
- Testing
- CLRT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Exercise Therapy, Pain
Physical Exercise and Its Impact on Signs of Inflammation in Fibromyalgia
The study aims to compare low-intensive and high-intensive physical exercise and its impact on physical function, pain and signs of inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT00643006
- Testing
- Physical exercise, Active comparator: low intensive exercise
- Where
- 3 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Göteborg University
Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II
Effects of Adalimumab in Mucopolysaccharidosis Types I, II and VI
The purpose of the study is to collect preliminary data on whether the drug adalimumab (also called Humira) can decrease pain and stiffness, improve quality of life, and is safe in people with mucopolysaccharidosis type I, II, or…
- Conditions
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VI
- Trial name
- NCT02437253
- Testing
- Adalimumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Phase IIIb, Open-label, Multi-center Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of OAV101 Administered Intrathecally to Participants With SMA Who Discontinued Treatment With Nusinersen or Risdiplam
This was a Phase IIIb open-label, single arm, multi-center study to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of OAV101B in participants with SMA aged 2 to <18 years after the discontinuation of treatment with nusinersen or…
- Trial name
- STRENGTH (NCT05386680)
- Testing
- OAV101
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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.
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cardiovascular Diseases
NSAIDs vs. Coxibs in the Presence of Aspirin
The objectives of this single site, randomized, crossover study is to evaluate the pharmacodynamic interactions between aspirin, NSAIDs and Coxibs with respect to platelet function, biomarkers of inflammation and endothelial…
- Trial name
- NCT03699293
- Testing
- celecoxib 200mg capsule, naproxen sodium 550mg tablet, Aspirin 81mg tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Platelet and Thrombosis Research, LLC
Jaw, Edentulous, Dental Implant
An Implant With an Acid-etched Fixture Surface and Internal-hex Collar May Achieve Greater Osseointegration.
Brånemark System® dental implant osseointegration was introduced clinically in 1965 as a novel approach to the replacement of missing teeth.
- Trial name
- NCT01641198
- Testing
- Configuration 1, Configuration 2, Configuration 3
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Montréal
Muscle Atrophy, ACL Reconstruction
Testosterone Administration and ACL Reconstruction in Men
This study is being done to test whether taking testosterone can prevent loss of muscle mass and strength due to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery.
- Conditions
- Muscle Atrophy, ACL Reconstruction, Trauma, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- TACL (NCT01595581)
- Testing
- Testosterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Knee Osteoarthritis
Using Pressure Detecting Insoles to Reduce Knee Loading
The purpose of this study is to determine whether use of a pressure-detecting shoe improve can enhance favorable loading conditions at the knee.
- Trial name
- NCT02955225
- Testing
- Active Moticon OpenGO insole, Passive shoe insole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Impact of Exercise Training on Pain and Brain Function in Gulf War Veterans
This study is intended to test the influence of weight training on physical symptoms, physical activity and brain structure and function in Gulf War Veterans with chronic widespread muscle pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01350492
- Testing
- Resistance Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development