Clinical trials: Neuromuscular Exercise
Frailty Syndrome, Sarcopenia
Design and Validation of FEXO: A Playful Exercise Program for Institutionalized Frail Older Adults
This multicenter randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a playful multicomponent exercise intervention (FEXO - Fun Exercise for Older Adults) on intrinsic capacity, frailty, and functional health in…
- Trial name
- FEXO-FRAIL (NCT07133581)
- Testing
- FEXO (Fun Exercise for Older Adults)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Muscle Atrophy, Myotonia
Electromyostimulation (EMS) of Astronauts in Spaceflight (Easymotion-2)
This is a prospective spaceflight study involving an investigational non-risk device called the EasyMotionSkin for whole body electric muscle (myo) stimulation (WB-EMS) onboard the International Space Station (ISS).
- Conditions
- Muscle Atrophy, Myotonia, Stiffness; Spine, Exercise Overtraining
- Trial name
- Easymotion-2 (NCT06492057)
- Testing
- Electromyostimulation (EMS), Myoton, Electromyography (EMG)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), Vasculitic Neuropathy
Polyneuropathy, Impairments and Physical Activity - The PolyImPAct Study
The project aims to investigate the validity, and reliability of outcome measures of muscle strength, functioning (gait, balance, and fine motor skills), physical activity, and patient-reported outcome measures of functioning…
- Conditions
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), Vasculitic Neuropathy, POEMS Syndrome, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
- Trial name
- PolyImPAct (NCT06040567)
- Testing
- Validity and reliability of outcome measures in polyneuropathy, Healthy controls
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 520 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Muscle Soreness
Effect of Pistachios on Muscle Recovery
Pistachios are an understudied and often unappreciated functional food. While nuts in general have received somewhat more attention for their nutritional properties from researchers, practitioners and the media, pistachios often…
- Trial name
- NCT03698032
- Testing
- Water, 1.5 oz Pistachios, 3.0 oz Pistachios
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- San Diego State University
Chronic Renal Diseases
Intradialytic Physiotherapy in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
The objective is to evaluate in adult patients with chronic kidney disease the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in the upper limbs associated with a cycle ergometer in the lower limbs, during hemodialysis, on…
- Trial name
- NCT05374863
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) - Active, Aerobic exercise with cycle ergometer
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marcela Cangussu Barbalho
Sarcopenia, Muscle Atrophy
Vitamin D and Resistance Exercise Training; Effects on Musculoskeletal Health in Frail Older Men and Women
This study aims to determine whether vitamin D3 supplementation is any more effective in improving musculoskeletal function when combined with exercise training compared with exercise training alone.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Muscle Atrophy, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- EXVITD (NCT02467153)
- Testing
- RET, Vitamin D3
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Male, Female
Sex-difference in Response to Resistance Exercise and Training
Sex-Difference in Response to Resistance Exercise and Training Given the importance of muscular strength for athletic performance as well as for daily activities in the general population-including clinical populations-and the…
- Conditions
- Male, Female, Healthy Adult
- Trial name
- WOMENRESIST S1 (NCT07692815)
- Testing
- Resistance exercise on a leg extension machine, Resistance training on a leg extension machine, Blood samples
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
Sarcopenia, Muscle Weakness
Foot Core Exercise Program on Balance Control and Walking in Aged Sarcopenia
In modern society with an increasing aging population, recent literature has defined sarcopenia as a significant reduced mass and function of skeletal muscle with physical limitations due to aging.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Muscle Weakness, Walking, Difficulty, Balance Control
- Trial name
- NCT05750888
- Testing
- integrated exercise therapy with 3D printing exerciser for training intrinsic foot muscles, regular exercises for the elderly
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital
Aging, Sarcopenia
Effect of Immunocal® With Exercise Versus Casein With Exercise on Aging Processes in Elderly Persons
Aging is typically associated with a decrease in skeletal muscle mass and muscle function, which contributes decisively to disability in old age and to the loss of quality of life.Resistance exercise can increase muscle strength…
- Trial name
- NCT00935610
- Testing
- Immunocal, Casein
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Immunotec Inc.
Sarcopenia, Aging
Immune Function and Muscle Adaptations to Resistance Exercise in Older Adults
The loss of muscle mass and strength due to aging leads to serious health problems for older adults. Muscle health can be improved by exercise training, but some people improve their strength substantially, whereas others improve…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Aging, Immune Function
- Trial name
- TDAP2 (NCT02261961)
- Testing
- TDAP, Acute Resistance Exercise, Resistance Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
Sarcopenia, Healthy Elderly
Exercise and Nutritional Supplementation
To understand the effects of a novel dietary supplement when used in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle exercise program and to define biomarkers that are specific to sarcopenia.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Healthy Elderly, Healthy Young
- Trial name
- ENSASL (NCT03536871)
- Testing
- multi-nutrient supplement, Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
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
Postural Low Back Pain
Comparison of Core Stabilization and Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises for Lowback Pain Prevention
Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, particularly affecting individuals in occupations that demand prolonged sitting or standing, such as healthcare professionals.
- Trial name
- NCT06846203
- Testing
- Core stabilization Exercise Group, Neuromuscular Fascilitation Exercise Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Frail Elderly Syndrome, Sarcopenia
Physical Fitness, Body Composition and Frailty in Elderly People.Exercise Program Effecsts. EXERNET Elder 3.0
One of the major changes occurring in developed societies is a significant ageing of the population. Nowadays, because of an enhanced life expectancy, 17% of the Spanish population is composed of people over 65 and the number is…
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly Syndrome, Sarcopenia, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- EXERNETElder (NCT03831841)
- Testing
- Multicomponent exercise programe
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Flexibility
The Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Static Stretching Exercises
In this randomized trial, the aim of study is compare acute and chronic effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation stretching and static stretching in individuals with shortness hamstring in proprioception and…
- Trial name
- NCT04026646
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation stretching exercise, Static stretching exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Inflammation, Sarcopenia
The Combined Effects of Resistance Training and Flax Oil Supplementation Upon Inflammation in Older Adults
Loss of muscle mass and functional ability is a major concern for older individuals. Aging is associated with increased inflammation caused by release of hormone-like compounds termed "cytokines" which are involved in muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT00465153
- Testing
- flax oil containing alpha linolenic acid, Resistance exercise training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
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
Sedentary Behavior, Aging
Oral 'Breath Test' to Measure Anabolic Sensitivity in Young and Older Adults at Different Activity Levels
Recent work in the investigators laboratory has examined the ability of a non-invasive 13CO2 breath-test to assess differences in amino acid oxidation rates and net balance in young healthy males following protein feeding and…
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behavior, Aging, Sarcopenia, Amino Acids
- Trial name
- ARBT (NCT05216809)
- Testing
- Habitual Physical Activity, Step-Reduction
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Sarcopenia, Dietary Protein
Dietary Protein Quality for Skeletal Muscle Anabolism in Older Adults
Dietary proteins potently augment muscle protein synthesis. Because of poorer anabolic sensitivity with ageing, studies and guidelines recommend higher dietary protein intake for older adults.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Dietary Protein, Resistance Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT05574205
- Testing
- Resistance Exercise, Protein supplementation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham