Clinical trials: Physical Functioning, open to volunteers
Healthy
Assessment of a New Tool to Measure Tongue Muscle Function
The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) is currently the reference tool for assessing tongue muscle function, measuring the pressure exerted by the tongue on an air-filled bulb.
- Trial name
- TOM1 (NCT07625761)
- Testing
- TOngue Manometer (TOM) device, IOPI
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
Inclusion Body Myositis
IBM Dietary Surveillance Study
The goal of this observational study is to understand how diet may influence the disease characteristics of inclusion body myositis (IBM).
- Trial name
- NCT07535996
- Testing
- Whole-Body Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry, Anthropometry, Capillary Blood Sampling
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manchester Metropolitan University
Exercise, Cardiac Function
Acute Cardiac Effects of Ultra-Trail Running
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the acute cardiovascular effects of ultra-endurance running using comprehensive echocardiographic assessment combined with biological analyses.
- Conditions
- Exercise, Cardiac Function, Echocardiography
- Trial name
- ULTRA-ECHO (NCT07753694)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Major Depressive Disorder
Mitochondrial Function After Ketamine
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the role of mitochondria in response to S-ketamine. in individuals with Treatment-Resistant Depression. the Research Questions are 1.
- Trial name
- NCT07399756
- Testing
- S (+) Ketamine
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Sarcopenia
The Krill Ageing Muscle Mechanisms (KAMM) Study
This study aims to determine the mechanisms via which krill oil supplementation increases muscle strength and whether this translates to improvements in gait and functional characteristics in older adults.
- Trial name
- KAMM (NCT06296875)
- Testing
- Vegetable oil, Krill oil
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow
Healthy
Tongue Muscular Assessment in Healthy Children
This study aims to obtain normative values for tongue motor functions in healthy children.
- Trial name
- TMAC (NCT06166680)
- Testing
- Sleep quality assessment, Anthropometry, Tongue strength assessment
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
Healthy Participants, Hepatic Impairment
Comparative PK Assessment Study of Casdatifan in Moderate Hepatically Impaired Participants Versus Matched Participants With Normal Hepatic Function
The purpose of the study is to compare the single dose PK of casdatifan between participants with moderate hepatic impairment (HI) and healthy matched control participants with normal hepatic function.
- Trial name
- NCT07751250
- Testing
- Casdatifan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arcus Biosciences, Inc.
Hard-to-Reach Elderly
Impact Assessment of the Jockey Club REACH & Map Program for Hard-to-reach Older Adults
The goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of the Reach-and-Map project on increasing functional capacity to optimize the functional ability of the vulnerable group of "Hard-to-Reach" older adults through increase the…
- Trial name
- NCT07305441
- Testing
- Mapped intervention based on health status
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 5,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
PreDiabetes, Pre Diabetes
Comparative Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training and Continuous Endurance Training Among Prediabetic Patients
Prediabetics is a condition where blood sugar levels are normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. This phase offers a crucial point for timely intervention to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes.
- Conditions
- PreDiabetes, Pre Diabetes, Prediabetic State
- Trial name
- NCT07713030
- Testing
- High-Intensity Interval Training, Continuous Endurance Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Fitness Testing
Health-related Physical Fitness and Executive Function in Older Adults: A Prospective Study
This study aims to explore the relationship between health-related physical fitness and behavioural and electrophysiological aspects of cool and hot executive function in older adults through a year prospective study design.
- Conditions
- Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Fitness Testing, Executive Function (Cognition), Prospective Study
- Trial name
- NCT07048561
- Testing
- observation alone
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Normal University
Lung Carcinoma
Telephone-based Physical Activity Coaching or Self Monitored Physical Activity to Improve Physical Function in Older Adults Who Are Undergoing Surgery for Lung Cancer and Their Caregivers
This clinical trial compares telephone-based physical activity coaching to self monitored physical activity for improving physical function in older adults who are undergoing surgery for lung cancer and their caregivers.
- Trial name
- NCT06196008
- Testing
- Educational Intervention, Exercise Intervention, Medical Device Usage and Evaluation
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 382 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Frailty, Dementia
Multicomponent Exercise Program on Physical Function, Cognition and Falls Risk Among Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes (MOVE4CARE)
Can a multicomponent exercise program significantly improve physical and cognitive function and reduce fall rates among nursing home residents? To address this question, the present study aims to compare the effectiveness of a…
- Trial name
- MOVE4CARE (NCT07392944)
- Testing
- Multicomponent exercise intervention, stretching and relaxation program
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade do Porto
Healthy Japanese Individuals
Verification Study of the Effects of Consumption of the Test Food on the Musculoskeletal System
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effects of the test products on the locomotor system in healthy Japanese adults with low muscle mass and knee joint discomfort.
- Trial name
- NCT07729657
- Testing
- Food containing NAG and HA, Food containing NAG
- Where
- 2 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bloomage Biotechnology Corp., Ltd.
Sports Physical Therapy, Stroboscopic Visual Training
The Effects of Visual Input on Cognitive Function, Physical Performance, and Postural Stability in Adolescent Male Basketball Players
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of exercises performed with stroboscopic glasses-recently gaining popularity in sports-on cognitive function, physical performance, and postural stability, which are among the…
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy, Stroboscopic Visual Training, Cognitive Function, Physical Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07168681
- Testing
- Control group
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Cystic Fibrosis
Breath Analysis and Arterial Stiffness in Patients With Respiratory Diseases
Assessment of cardiovascular disorders using echocardiography and arterial stiffness; comparative noninvasive assessment of volatile organic compound (eVOC) exhale breath patterns in patients with different chronic respiratory…
- Conditions
- Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Cystic Fibrosis, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Trial name
- NCT05727852
- Testing
- Breath test using the Compact PTR-TOF-MS, Portable cardiac monitor "CardioQvark", Assessment of arterial stiffness using the VaSera VS-1500N
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Aging, Health Promotion
Social Prescribing Intervention for Health Promotion in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
This study evaluates the effects of a social prescribing intervention on health promotion outcomes in community-dwelling older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Health Promotion, Mental Health
- Trial name
- NCT07540117
- Testing
- Mindfulness Meditation and Walking-Pole Exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
Stress, Psychological Factors
Body Awareness Therapy in High Stressed Young Adults: Effects on Function, Balance, Sleep and Mood
Body Awareness Therapy (BAT) is a holistic approach to human movement that considers the physical, physiological, psychological, and existential aspects of human existence.
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological Factors, Sleep, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT07045792
- Testing
- Body Awareness Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Kemal University
Neuromuscular Performance, Reaction Time
Effects of Virtual Reality Exergaming on Reaction Time, Physical Performance, and Muscle Activity in Children
This randomized controlled trial will investigate the immediate effects of virtual reality (VR) exergaming on reaction time, physical performance, balance, and muscle activity in children aged 10-14 years with different athletic…
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Performance, Reaction Time, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- PED-VR-EMG (NCT07916155)
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality Exergaming
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Babes-Bolyai University
fMRI Research, Transcranial Magnetic Stimilation
The Relationships Between Neural Correlates of Effort Perception and Physical Activity Engagement
Objectives and research hypothesis Physical inactivity is a major health concern that has been linked to a variety of chronic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and mental disorders.
- Conditions
- fMRI Research, Transcranial Magnetic Stimilation, EEG Brain Oscillations, Motor Task
- Trial name
- EffortLESS (NCT06691490)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
Postoperative Recovery, Total Knee Arthroplasty
Nutrition and Swelling
This study is looking at whether taking a nutritional supplement before and after knee replacement surgery affects normal recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT07899762
- Testing
- Xcelerated Recovery Nutritional Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco