Clinical trials: Quadriceps Atrophy
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Vitamin D to Improve Quadricep Muscle Strength
Quadriceps muscle strength is one of the key determinants for patients to fulfill the Return-to-Play (RTP) criteria after an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), in which the muscle size is directly linked to muscle…
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
- Trial name
- NCT05174611
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
The Effect of PEMF for Patients With Quadriceps Muscle Weakness After ACLR
In Hong Kong, over 3000 Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions (ACLR) are performed each year in order to restore knee function after an ACL injury. The ultimate goal of ACLR is to fulfil the return-to-play (RTP) criteria.
- Trial name
- NCT05184023
- Testing
- Pulse Electromagnetic Field
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Quadriceps Tendon Rupture, Quadriceps Strained Tendon
The Effect of the Reverse Nordic Curl Exercise on Quadriceps Femoris Muscles Injury Rate Among Soccer Players
The reverse Nordic curl is a body-weight exercise which mainly works the quadriceps and hip flexors. It has a large eccentric component, meaning the muscles are working whilst lengthening.
- Conditions
- Quadriceps Tendon Rupture, Quadriceps Strained Tendon, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
- Trial name
- NCT04674072
- Testing
- Reverse Nordic curl exercise, Usual warm up
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umm Al-Qura University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Neuromuscular Control in Individuals Following ACL-Reconstruction
The purpose of this study is to investigate the neurophysiological contributors to muscle function following ACL Reconstruction and the influence of motor control biofeedback exercise on measures of muscle function.
- Trial name
- NCT04495075
- Testing
- Visuomotor Therapy, Passive Motion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Sarcopenia, Stroke, Complication
Reliability of Rehabilitative Ultrasound for the Quadriceps Muscle and Sarcopenia in Poststroke Patients
The purpose of the study is search the interrater and intrarater reliability of the quadriceps muscle using rehabilitative ultrasound imaging and search for an association between sarcopenia and quadriceps muscle in poststroke…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Stroke, Complication, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT04042818
- Testing
- Rehabilitative Ultrasound
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Robot-assisted Training
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the long-term effects of isokinetic rehabilitation training in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
- Trial name
- NCT06648486
- Testing
- With the assistance of wearable isokinetic training robot （ 7 children with SMA type II）
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Muscle Atrophy
Effectiveness of the Kinesio Taping® in Muscle Activation
Forty-eight female patients will be randomized into three groups to receive the Kinesio taping, placebo Kinesio taping and control group. The group Kinesio taping receive the correct application of the method described.
- Trial name
- EKTAQRIH (NCT01991171)
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paulista University
Stroke, Sarcopenia
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ULTRASONOGRAPHIC QUADRICEPS MUSCLE THICKNESS AND SARCOPENIA MARKERS (HANDGRIP STRENGTH, SARC-F) AND KINESIOPHOBIA IN STROKE PATIENTS
The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between ultrasonography-measured quadriceps muscle thickness and the sarcopenia markers SARC-F questionnaire and handgrip strength in patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Sarcopenia, Kinesiophobia
- Trial name
- QMSK (NCT07734506)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Efficacy of the Aussie Current in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.
Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a musculoskeletal disorder and is associated with significant implications related to public health and socioeconomic factors resulting in leave from work.
- Trial name
- NCT05355922
- Testing
- Electrical electrostimulation of the quadriceps muscle
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
Muscle Atrophy
Effect of Branched-chain Amino Acid Supplementation and Exercise on Muscle Quantity and Quality in Cirrhosis
Introduction: Ultrasound can be used to monitor muscle mass during interventional approaches in patients with liver cirrhosis. The aim: To investigate the effect of branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplementation and/or muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT06088550
- Testing
- BCAA, home-based graded exercise program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Knee Osteoarthritis, Low Level Laser Therapy
Low-Level Laser Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis: Effects on Clinical Outcomes, Femoral Cartilage Thickness and Regional Sarcopenia
It was designed as a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled study. The study consists of two groups. Both groups of patients will receive a conventional home based exercise program.
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis, Low Level Laser Therapy, Regional Sarcopenia, Exercise Theraphy
- Trial name
- NCT07078877
- Testing
- home based exercise, Low Level Laser Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
ICU Acquired Weakness, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Ultrasound Measurement of Quadriceps Shortening During Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Critically Ill Patients
ICU-Aw is highly prevalent (50%) among critically ill patients. Its diagnosis is usually delayed as it requires patients' awakening and collaboration to provide accurate measurement.
- Trial name
- DETECT (NCT04722445)
- Testing
- Early ultrasound measurement of quadriceps shortening during neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Groupe Hospitalier du Havre
Abdominal Obesity, Cardiac Disease
Effects of Different Dietary Interventions on Abdominal Fat Components, Quadriceps Muscles and Cardiometabolic Parameters
The study aims to evaluate the impact of different dietary interventions on body composition (abdominal fat components and quadriceps muscles) and cardiometabolic parameters.
- Conditions
- Abdominal Obesity, Cardiac Disease, Metabolic Disease, Cardiometabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06320782
- Testing
- Calorie restriction and balanced distribution of macronutrients, Calorie restriction and low-carbohydrate diet, Calorie restriction and low-fat diet
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pernambuco
Spinal Cord Injuries, Brain Injuries
Pilot Study for Peripheral Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation of the Quadriceps Muscle
Feasibility study of a new medical device that will evaluate the usability and effectiveness of a cycle ergometer device associated with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (FES cycling).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Brain Injuries, Muscle Atrophy
- Trial name
- NCT05888714
- Testing
- Experimental FES cycling, Comparator FES cycling, Conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Meniscus Injury, Meniscus Tear
Assessment of Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Function in Patients After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery in Outpatient Rehabilitation
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a high intensity magnetic field is an effective way to treat quadriceps muscle atrophy after knee arthroscopic surgery in adult patients.
- Conditions
- Meniscus Injury, Meniscus Tear, Arthroscopic Knee Surgeries, ACL Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT06870825
- Testing
- High-intensity Magnetic Field Muscle Stimulation, Transcutaneous Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
The Effects of Whole-body Vibration on Increasing Quadriceps Strength in Patients With ACL Ruptures
Introduction: Approximately 35% patients can not return to sports after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction(ACLR). Persistent quadriceps weakness is a factor that prevents patients return to sports.
- Trial name
- NCT04988828
- Testing
- Whole body vibration
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hemiplegia
The Relationship Of Ultrasonographic Measurements With Sarcopenia in Stroke
introduction:The aim of this study was to show the relationship of distal femoral cartilage and quadriceps thicknesses with functional status and presence of sarcopenia in ambulatory stroke patients with voluntary movement.
- Trial name
- NCT06254573
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Kayseri City Hospital
Cancer, Post-cancer
Correlation Between Ultrasound-assessed Quadriceps Muscle Mass and Baseline Whole-body Densitometry Muscle Index in the Post-cancer Population (JUMP Research II)
Therapeutic advances in oncology have transformed the prognosis of cancer patients, placing a significant number of them either in a context of recovery or in prolonged remission close to a chronic disease.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Post-cancer, Hematology
- Trial name
- JUMPresearchII (NCT06007794)
- Testing
- JUMP group
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Vibration and Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis Risk Following ACL Injury
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of vibration on factors related to the risks of post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis and secondary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in individuals who…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Knee, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
- Trial name
- NCT04875052
- Testing
- Experimental: Whole Body Vibration, Experimental: Local Muscle Vibration, Standard ACL Rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Knee Osteoarthritis
Can 4 Weeks of Exercise Program Change Quadriceps Architecture in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Quadriceps femoris (QF) atrophy is seen in rheumatoid arthritis and knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients. Exercise therapy is mile stone in knee OA patients also it can help thicken QF muscle of RA patients.
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Knee Osteoarthritis, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy, Ultrasonography
- Trial name
- NCT04834050
- Testing
- Quadriceps femoris isometric home-based exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ovgu Bickici