Clinical trials: Neuromuscular Properties
Muscle Soreness
A Study to Understand the Analgesic Properties of Topically Applied Menthol When Used in a Marathon.
The purpose of the research study is to gather the opinions and/or perceptions relating to the use of topically applied menthol and experience of pain during and after a marathon in adult runners (18+ years) participating in the…
- Trial name
- NCT07565246
- Testing
- Observational
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 367 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
Multiple Sclerosis
Local Vibration in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Gastrocnemius spasticity is one of the main complaints in Multiple Sclerosis patients.Local muscle vibration is a method used for spasticity inhibition.
- Trial name
- NCT04192786
- Testing
- Standard physiotherapy program+50 Hz local vibration, Standard physiotherapy program+100 Hz local vibration, Standard physiotherapy program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury
Evaluation of Macroscopic Muscle Growth in Infants and Young Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
A mixed longitudinal design study will be carried out to explore the onset and time course of morphological muscle changes on a macroscopic level in children with spastic cerebral palsy (SCP).
- Trial name
- 3D-MMAP (NCT05197764)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 229 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
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
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Urdu Version Of Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Scale; A Reliability And Validity Study
The ultimate goal of this study is to interpret Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Scale into Urdu and analyse its reliability and validity in the population of Pakistan lumber radiculopathy patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05449288
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Nitrates, Placebo
Beetroot Juice Effects on Contractile or Neuromuscular Properties in Male Trained Sprinters
Beetroot juice is a rich source of nitrate (NO3-), which serves as a precursor to nitric oxide (NO) via the NO3- to nitrite (NO2-) to NO conversion pathway.
- Trial name
- BEET_SPRINT (NCT06675682)
- Testing
- Beetroot Juice (Beet-It Stamina Shot) and Exercise Training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Healthy
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Isokinetic Training
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) associated to an isokinetic training program in both young healthy men and women.
- Trial name
- NCT00512018
- Testing
- NMES, Isokinetic exercise
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Capsaicin, Ultaviolet B Light Burn
A Mechanistic Evaluation of the Nociceptive Desensitizing Properties of Topical Capsaicin
The aim of this project is to study the role of transient receptor potential (TRP-) channel V1 (TRPV1+) fibers in the development of cutaneous inflammation induced by epidermal Ultraviolet-B damage.
- Conditions
- Capsaicin, Ultaviolet B Light Burn, Neuropathic Pain, Lidocaine
- Trial name
- NCT03587220
- Testing
- Capsaicin Topical, Ultraviolet-B (UVB) irradiation, Histamine 1%
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Somatosensory Assessment and Rehabilitation of Allodynia (SARA)
This pilot study will test a new therapy, somatosensory rehabilitation, for the painful sensitivity experienced by persons with nerve injuries and/or complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
- Conditions
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Hand Fractures
- Trial name
- SARA (NCT02070367)
- Testing
- Somatosensory rehabilitation, Usual treatment: physiotherapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Occupational Exposure
Effects of a 60-min Repeated Trunk Flexion Protocol on Trunk Neuromuscular Properties.
An interventional study on the effects of repeated trunk flexion exposure on trunk neuromuscular properties.
- Trial name
- NCT05511896
- Testing
- Repeated trunk flexion
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Ambulation Difficulty
Postural and Anthropometric Properties of Foot and Ankle of Patients With DMD
Introduction: Progressive muscle weakness, joint contractures and body alignment disorders seen in patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) adversely affect the foot structure of the patients.
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Ambulation Difficulty, Posture Disorders in Children, Ambulation Disorder, Neurologic
- Trial name
- NCT05436210
- Testing
- foot posture index, north star ambulation assessment, timed performance tests, 6 minute walk test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Muscle Function
The Effects of 4 Week β-alanine Supplementation on Knee Extensor Contractile and Force Properties in the Over 60s
The older population is the fastest growing age group worldwide, but it is also the most susceptible to chronic diseases and disabilities.
- Trial name
- NCT03111979
- Testing
- beta-alanine
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nottingham Trent University
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Dysfunctional Breathing in Individuals With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
The aim of this observational study was to learn about the characteristics of dysfunctional breathing in individuals with thoracic outlet syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT06992752
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Fibromyalgia
A Study to Compare Two Ways of Completing Pain and Sleep Questions and to Evaluate a New Daily Questionaire for Assessing Fatigue in Fibromyalgia Patients
The study has two goals. The first goal of the study is to compare two methods of administering questions about pain and sleep interference.
- Trial name
- NCT00819624
- Testing
- Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS), Personal Digital Assisstant (PDA)
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Protein Deficiency, Training Group, Sensitivity
Effects of a Pre-Workout on Performance, Perceptual Responses, Energy Feelings and Muscular Properties, After a Training Microcycle in Adults.
The investigation will be conducted as a double blinded, randomized, crossover within-participant comparison design with two 1-week intervention periods separated by 2-weeks for wash out, recovery, period.
- Conditions
- Protein Deficiency, Training Group, Sensitivity, Fatigue, Muscular Atrophy
- Trial name
- NCT04147741
- Testing
- Pre-Workout Supplement, Resistance Training, Endurance Training
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Greenwich
Muscle Function
β-alanine Supplementation on Knee Extensor Contractile and Force Properties
Carnosine (made by bonding β-alanine and histidine) has been suggested to contribute to the extension of physical exercise, counteracting the decline in muscle performance due to fatigue.
- Trial name
- NCT02819505
- Testing
- beta-alanine
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nottingham Trent University
Neuromuscular Function, Muscle Activation
Mechanistic Drivers of Acute PAPE Responsiveness: Muscle Architecture, Contractile Kinetics, and Excitability in a Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this study is to find out if one short set of heavy half-squats can help football players jump higher right away-and to understand what happens inside their muscles and nerves to make that boost happen.
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Function, Muscle Activation, Postactivation Potentiation, Ultrasonography
- Trial name
- NCT06982937
- Testing
- High-Intensity Half-Squat, Treadmill running
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Intensive Care (ICU) Myopathy
Biomechanical Properties in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Survivors 12-month After Discharge
Intensive care unit (ICU) admission is associated with muscle weakness and ICU survivors report persevering limitation of physical capacity for years after discharge.
- Trial name
- NCT01364714
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Viscoelastic Property
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and the Viscoelastic Properties of Upper Limb Muscles
Muscular dystrophies are hereditary and progressive skeletal muscle diseases that cause degeneration and loss of strength in the muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT07435116
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanko University
Small Fiber Neuropathy
Detection of Small Fiber Neuropathy Using Skin Properties
Small fiber neuropathy affects millions of peoples worldwide. The neuropathy is causing disabling burning pain and dysautonomia such as dizziness with standing, brain fog, fatigue, constipation, too much or too little sweating.
- Trial name
- NCT04759443
- Testing
- Image processing of skin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital