Clinical trials: Postoperative Muscle Loss
Sarcopenia
Regime for Vitamin D Maintenance in Post-Operative Patients
Vitamin D plays a significant part calcium and phosphate haemostasis, thus, intrinsically critical for bone health. Increasing evidence also reveal that insufficient serum vitamin D levels also result in poor muscle health with…
- Trial name
- D-ECISIVE (NCT06708741)
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sengkang General Hospital
Short Bowel Syndrome
Sarcopenia and Short Bowel Syndrome
Sarcopenia or the loss of skeletal muscle is highly prevalent in many diseases, including short bowel syndrome (SBS). While adaptation is more likely in SBS patients with a colon-in-continuity, the consequences and underlying…
- Trial name
- SARCO-SGC (NCT05441345)
- Testing
- questionnaires with collection of stool and urine
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Sarcopenia, Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Preoperative Sarcopenia and Postoperative Outcomes in Older Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancer
This prospective cohort study aims to evaluate the association between preoperative sarcopenia and postoperative outcomes in patients aged 60 years or older undergoing elective surgery for gastrointestinal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT07817758
- Testing
- Preoperative Sarcopenia Status
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Van Training and Research Hospital
Retroperitoneal Sarcoma, Body Composition
Influence of Nutritional Status on Oncologic and Operative Outcome in Patients Operated for Retroperitoneal Sarcoma
This is a retrospective, observational study in consecutive patients operated on for primary RPS in the Institute of Oncology Ljubljana (Slovenia) between September 1999 and June 2020.
- Conditions
- Retroperitoneal Sarcoma, Body Composition, Malnutrition, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT05631379
- Testing
- Measurement of body composition with computed tomography (CT), GLIM malnutrition criteria, EWGSOP2 sarcopenia criteria
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Oncology Ljubljana
Cancer of Esophagus, Gastric Cancer
Analysis of Body Composition in Relation to Outcome After Surgery in a Cohort of Patients With Esophageal Cancer
The occurrence of dysphagia is a well-known early feature of esophageal cancer that may reduce caloric intake and thus cause weight loss. Sarcopenia is considered to be a consequence of such involuntary nutritional restriction.
- Trial name
- NCT03032224
- Testing
- Resection of the esophagus and the gastroesophageal junction
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Angina, Stable
Quest to Analyze One Thousand Humans Meditating
This study will be focused on assessing the molecular, physiological, and emotional correlates of an intensive meditation experience in the context of a retreat setting in a large 2000 plus-person cohort comprised of healthy and…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Angina, Stable, Anxiety, Asthma
- Trial name
- QUANTUM (NCT06583395)
- Testing
- Advanced multi-component meditation practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tobias Moeller-Bertram
Muscle Atrophy, Postoperative Complications
Postoperative Electrical Muscle Stimulation (POEMS)
Patients lose a significant amount of muscle following major abdominal surgery. This is partly due to a catabolic response to the surgical insult and inflammation, but is also probably due to a lack of muscle use secondary to…
- Trial name
- POEMS (NCT04199936)
- Testing
- Electrical Muscle stimulation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Lumbar Disc Herniation, Lumbar Degenerative Disease
Multivariate Analysis and Risk Factors Were Used to Predict the Short-term Postoperative Pain of Degenerative Lumbar Spine
The objective of this retrospective clinical study wasto study the risk factors for short-term low back and leg pain after PLIF in patients with lumbar Degenerative disease, and to establish a risk prediction model for short-term…
- Conditions
- Lumbar Disc Herniation, Lumbar Degenerative Disease, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT06628583
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Contrast
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 936 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hao Liu
Sarcopenia, Heart Valve Diseases
Psoas Muscle Index (PMI) as a Predictor of Outcomes After Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Sarcopenia or muscle loss and function is a component of the frailty syndrome. In this sense, frailty is becoming an important risk factor in predicting outcomes after major surgery and is defined as a geriatric syndrome of…
- Trial name
- PsoMICS (NCT06571643)
- Testing
- Lower Abdomen MRI
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio
Liver Neoplasms, Sarcopenia
Impact of Sarcopenia on Postoperative Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Liver Resection
The investigators will investigate the impact of different biometric parameters (Body mass index, sarcopenia, lean muscle mass, hand-grip strength, gait speed, fat composition) on the postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing…
- Conditions
- Liver Neoplasms, Sarcopenia, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- NCT03630978
- Testing
- Liver resection
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 251 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- San Camillo Hospital, Rome
Gastric Cancer, Sarcopenia
Effects of Sarcopenia on Early Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Gastric Cancer
We aimed to establish the effects of sarcopenia on postoperative complications among patients undergoing surgical treatment for gastric cancer
- Conditions
- Gastric Cancer, Sarcopenia, Malnutrition; Cachexia, Complication
- Trial name
- NCT03958032
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
Sarcopenia
Impact of Sarcopenia Using an Easy Psoas Area Measurement
The purpose of this study is to compare the post-operative course in patients suffering from sarcopenia who had colorectal surgery for cancer.
- Trial name
- ISEPAM (NCT05323604)
- Testing
- Colectomy with anastomosis of any type
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Hôpital NOVO
Muscle Loss
Branched Chained Amino Acid Supplement in Patients Undergoing Lower Limb Bone Cancer Curettage for Bone Metastasis
Postoperative muscle loss is common in patients with bone metastases undergoing lower limb bone cancer curettage, affecting both limb skeletal muscles and potentially swallowing-related muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT06604910
- Testing
- branched chained amino acid
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Osteoarthritis Knees
Impact of Blood Flow Restriction and Electrical Stimulation on Postoperative Muscle Atrophy and Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty
This study investigate the impact of Blood Flow Restriction Training and Electrostimulation Training on postoperative muscle atrophy and pain after elective total knee arthroplasty.
- Trial name
- NCT06944808
- Testing
- BFR + EMS
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bonn
Knee Injuries
The Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscle Atrophy Following Knee Surgery
The investigators will compare differences in quadriceps strength, leg girth, and functional outcome scores between two groups of patients after weeks 6 and 12 as well as 6 months following meniscus or articular cartilage…
- Trial name
- NCT03035266
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction, Standard rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Keller Army Community Hospital
Esophageal Cancer, Nutrition Aspect of Cancer
Assessing Timing of Enteral Feeding Support in Esophageal Cancer Patients on Muscle functTion and Survival
The surgical stress of an esophagectomy causes a detrimental impact on the physiological response of the body. In this perspective, one could question whether the current feeding regimens of starting early nutritional support at…
- Conditions
- Esophageal Cancer, Nutrition Aspect of Cancer, Postoperative Complications, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- EFECTS (NCT03676478)
- Testing
- delayed start enteral support @ POD5
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 239 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Gasthuisberg
Gastroesophageal Cancer (GC), Postoperative Delirium (POD)
Cognitive Impact Associated With Surgery For Gastric Or Esophageal Cancer
The primary objective of this observational study is to investigate the incidence of Post Operative Delirium (POD) after gastroesophageal cancer surgery.
- Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Cancer (GC), Postoperative Delirium (POD), Quality of Life (QOL), Frailty
- Trial name
- CASE (NCT06687291)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Sarcopenia, Cancer
Effect of Oral Protein Supplementation on Postoperative Complications in Elderly Sarcopenic Cancerous Patients
Sarcopenia is a condition of reduced skeletal muscle associated with aging. It leads to poor outcome and increased risk of postoperative complications.
- Trial name
- NCT04306562
- Testing
- enteral nutrition supplement
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Siriraj Hospital
Osteoarthritis (Knee / Hip), Sarcopenia
Preoperative Muscle Stiffness, Functional Reserve, and Postoperative Quality of Recovery in Lower Extremity Arthroplasty
In elderly patients undergoing arthroplasty surgery, postoperative recovery quality is closely related to preoperative physical reserve. Sarcopenia and reduced muscle quality can increase postoperative complications.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis (Knee / Hip), Sarcopenia, Postoperative Recovery
- Trial name
- PRE-QoR (NCT07879209)
- Testing
- Handgrip Strength (HGS) Measurement, Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography (SWE)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Sarcopenia, Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Surgery in Sarcopenia Patients With Old Age
The presence of sarcopenia before lung resection surgery might be an important factor of short-term and long-term prognosis in lung cancer patients.
- Trial name
- LUCAS-PEN (NCT05346185)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital