Clinical trials: Neuromuscular Function
Multiple Sclerosis
Role of Neuromuscular Junction Function in Motor Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis
This pilot study will evaluate for the presence of neuromuscular junction (NMJ) defect in women with motor fatigue in multiple sclerosis by Single Fiber Electromyography (SFEMG) using the concentric needle electrode.
- Trial name
- NCT02418897
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Obesity, Childhood Obesity
The Effects of Integrative Neuromuscular Training on Physical Function in Overweight Children
Childhood obesity is an ongoing and increasing issue, resulting in changes in body mass which cause biomechanical alterations in the lower limbs.
- Trial name
- NCT05724303
- Testing
- 8-week neuromuscular training program
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Mary's University, Twickenham
Aging, Sarcopenia
Peanut Protein Supplementation to Augment Muscle Growth and Improve Markers of Muscle Quality and Health in Older Adults
This study will evaluate the adaptations in skeletal muscle that occur in response to 10 weeks of weight training with or without peanut protein supplementation in older adult men and women.
- Trial name
- NCT04015479
- Testing
- Peanut Protein Powder, Full body resistance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Auburn University
Chronic Pain, Acute Pain
Assessing Symptom and Mood Dynamics in Pain Using the Smartphone Application SOMA
This study relies on the use of a smartphone application (SOMA) that the investigators developed for tracking daily mood, pain, and activity status in acute pain, chronic pain, and healthy controls over four months.The primary…
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Post Operative Pain, Fibromyalgia, Primary
- Trial name
- NCT05754190
- Testing
- SOMA pain manager smartphone application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Aging, Sarcopenia
Krill Oil and Muscle in Older Adults
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of krill oil supplementation on muscle mass in function in older adults. Half of the participants will receive krill oil supplements and the other half a placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT04048096
- Testing
- Krill Oil
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow
MItochondrial Myopathies, Mitochondrial Disease
Validation of Nanosensor Oxygen Measurement
Past mitochondrial disease treatment studies have been unsuccessful in determining treatment efficacy, and a major factor has been the lack of validated biomarkers in mitochondrial myopathy (MM).
- Trial name
- NCT06819683
- Testing
- Nanosensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Sarcopenia, Osteopenia
Nutrient Support to Body Composition and Healthy Ageing
The focus is healthy ageing, i.e. delaying the deterioration in health status in older adults. Loss of lean tissue (skeletal muscle) mass, a process termed sarcopenia, or bone tissue mass, a process called osteopenia, is a…
- Trial name
- BCHA (NCT02529124)
- Testing
- CONTROL, PROTEIN, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
- Volunteers
- 254 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Phil Jakeman
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Neuromuscular Diseases
Acute Intermittent Hypoxia and Breathing in Neuromuscular Disease
This project seeks to investigate the effects of a single acute intermittent hypoxia (AIH) session on respiratory and non-respiratory motor function and EMG (electromyography) activity on patients with ALS (amyotrophic lateral…
- Trial name
- AIH-ALS (NCT03645031)
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Falls Prevention, Prevention of Fall-related Injuries
Vitamin D and Exercise in Falls Prevention
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of exercise and vitamin D supplementation on reducing falls and injuries in community-dwelling, independent-living women aged 70-79 years of age.
- Trial name
- DEX (NCT00986466)
- Testing
- exercise and vitamin D supplementation
- Where
- 2 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 409 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UKK Institute
Fibromyalgia, Respiratory Alkalosis and Metabolic Acidosis
Evaluation of Respiratory Function in Fibromyalgia
This study will evaluate respiratory function in people with fibromyalgia and whether or not breathing patterns in this patient group can be explained by stress, emotional or biomechanical variables.
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia, Respiratory Alkalosis and Metabolic Acidosis, Chronic Hyperventilation
- Trial name
- NCT04098731
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Sarcopenia
Effect of Carnitine Supplementation and Resistance Training on Skeletal Muscle Function
The primary aim of the current research project is to explore whether nutritional supplementation and resistance training might be combined to produce synergistic effects in the prevention of muscle loss during aging.
- Trial name
- NCT03907592
- Testing
- L-carnitine supplementation, Leucine supplementation, Resistance training
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Sarcopenia
Clinical Trial of Astaxanthin Formulation With Exercise in Sarcopenia Elderly
The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the effect of oral administration of an Astaxanthin formulation compared to placebo after one month alone and after an additional 3 months of exercise training on mitochondrial…
- Trial name
- NCT03368872
- Testing
- Astaxanthin formulation, Exercise training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Astavita, Inc.
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
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
Quantitative Assessment of Orofacial Muscle Function in FSHD
The goal of this study is to validate a new method for the assessment of orofacial muscles in FSHD affected individuals
- Trial name
- NCT06425445
- Testing
- Orofacial function assessment tests
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Mons
Athletic Performance, Physical Endurance
Event-Specific Adaptations to CrossFit and Running-Based HIIT in Elite Distance Runners at Moderate Altitude
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of two high-intensity training programs on physical performance and physiological adaptations in elite male middle- and long-distance runners aged 25 to 35 years who live…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Physical Endurance, Altitude Training Adaptation, Aerobic Capacity
- Trial name
- NCT07675577
- Testing
- Running-Based High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), CrossFit-Based High-Intensity Training (CF)
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sistan and Baluchestan
Mitochondrial Myopathies, Mitochondrial Diseases
Validation of Oxygen Nanosensor in Mitochondrial Myopathy
Past mitochondrial disease treatment studies have been unsuccessful in determining treatment efficacy, and a major factor has been the lack of validated biomarkers in mitochondrial myopathy (MM).
- Trial name
- NCT04086329
- Testing
- Nanosensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy
Forced Lefthandedness in Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy (NBPP) Children
The aim of the project is to assess the neurophysiological and functional consequences of forced lefthandedness in a population with right neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP).
- Trial name
- NBPP (NCT04376372)
- Testing
- Functional testing, Magnetic resonance imaging, Electromyography
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Muscular Atrophy
Effect of 14 Day Bed Rest on Health Outcomes in Young and Older Participants
This investigation aimed to compare the response of older adult and young men to 14 day bed-rest and subsequent 28 day rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- BEDREST (NCT02694471)
- Testing
- physical inactivity or bed rest with supervised recovery
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Sarcopenia
Muscle Mass and Function in Chinese Adults
To describe the normal range of muscle mass and function in Chinese adults.
- Trial name
- NCT02089971
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 412 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abbott Nutrition
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)
Comparison of Individuals With Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Healthy Controls
To date, the literature has not yet elucidated the status of malnutrition and sarcopenia in children and adolescents with PCD compared to healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT07740551
- Testing
- Physical Evaluations in Children with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Physical Evaluations in Healthy Children
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University