Clinical trials: Skeletal Disorder
Mitochondrial Diseases
Impact of Statin Therapy on Muscle Mitochondrial Function and Aerobic Capacity
The purpose of this study is to test how different doses of a statin, Lipitor, affect muscle health and function, and cardiovascular fitness.
- Trial name
- NCT03351998
- Testing
- Lipitor 20Mg Tablet, Lipitor 80Mg Tablet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
(Mol-SHARE) Molecular Study of Health Assessment and Risk in Ethnic Groups
The purpose of this study is to directly compare the body composition, body fat distribution, and morphological and functional features of adipose tissue and skeletal muscle between South Asians and European Caucasians.
- Conditions
- Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00249314
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Dietary Nitrate Supplementation
Evaluating the Metabolic Effects of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation
Dietary nitrate is found to enhance muscle fatty acid oxidation/glucose uptake and increase mitochondrial biogenesis, which in turn, aid in the prevention and management of metabolic diseases.
- Trial name
- NIMMI (NCT05579262)
- Testing
- Beetroot juice
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP), Singapore
Obesity, Sarcopenia
Effect of Obesity-derived Cytokines on Protein Turnover and Carbohydrate Metabolism in Human Skeletal Muscle
Obesity in humans has been shown to result in the increased release of small inflammatory-inducing proteins, called cytokines, from the fat cells of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT02305069
- Testing
- Pioglitazone, Insulin, Octreotide
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Skeletal Class II Malocclusion, Dental Overjet
Removable Devices in Overjet Reduction
The goal of this clinical trial si to compare two removable devices used to treat the mandibular retrusion in growing patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: the efficacy of the two devices in the reduction of the…
- Trial name
- RemoDevOJ (NCT06955637)
- Testing
- dental movement
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of L'Aquila
Sarcopenia
Lysosomal Movement and Anabolic Resistance
Age-associated loss of muscle mass, termed sarcopenia, is strongly associated with functional impairment and physical disability in the elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT03032757
- Testing
- Essential amino acids
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Apnea, Airway Obstruction, Nasal
Upper Airway's Pressure Drop Analyses After Mandibular Advancement and Maxillary Expansion
Breathing is a crucial function for everyone. Breathing impairment in children could lead to behavioral and cognitive problems at least.
- Conditions
- Apnea, Airway Obstruction, Nasal, Mandible Small, Maxillary Hypoplasia
- Trial name
- NCT04190953
- Testing
- Twin block then Hyrax, Hyrax then Twin block
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
PatientSpot Formerly Known as ArthritisPower
Patient Power is a patient research network and database (registry) to collect prospective information about demographics, self-reported diagnoses and medications, and willingness to participate in research from participants with…
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, Gout
- Trial name
- NCT03840928
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Global Healthy Living Foundation
Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance
High-intensity Interval, Low Volume Training in Metabolic Syndrome
The primary objective of the study is to compare the efficacy of an intervention with high-intensity interval, low volume training (HIIT-LV) or continuous aerobic exercise (CAE) on insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity and…
- Trial name
- Intraining-MET (NCT03087721)
- Testing
- HIIT-LV, CAE
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Antioquia
Class II Division 1 Malocclusion
Effect of Modified Twin Block in Skeletal Class II Growing Females With Mandibular Deficiency
The aim of this study is to evaluate the treatment effects of conventional twin block appliance versus modified twin block appliance in the treatment of patients in growing stage having skeletal class II division 1 with…
- Trial name
- NCT03635463
- Testing
- twin block appliance, modified twin block appliance
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Heart Failure, Type 2 Diabetes
Effects of Dark Chocolate on Exercise Capacity, and Mitochondrial Structure and Function
The major goal of this study is to characterize the ability of dark chocolate enriched in epicatechin (a component of dark chocolate) to improve the structural and functional features of mitochondria in two groups 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01671514
- Testing
- Epicatechin-enriched dark chocolate, Low-epicatechin dark chocolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Sarcopenia
Carnitine Supplementation and Skeletal Muscle Function
Research project objectives The primary aim of the current research project is to use carnitine supplementation as the anti-inflammatory intervention for exploring the relationship between inflammation and associated with aging…
- Trial name
- NCT02692235
- Testing
- carnitine
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, Muscular Diseases
The Effect of Statin Medications on Muscle Performance (The STOMP Study)
Statins are a group of medications that are used to lower cholesterol levels. Although serious side effects are rare, some people taking statins experience muscle pain or weakness.
- Trial name
- STOMP (NCT00609063)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 420 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hartford Hospital
Exercise, Insulin Sensitivity
Myocellular Signalling in Skeletal Muscle
The study will investigate myocellular signalling in skeletal muscle after insulin-stimulation and exercise in healthy young men
- Trial name
- NCT03203317
- Testing
- Insulin, Exercise
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Bone Resorption, Bone and Bones
Combination Plant-Based Protein and Marine-Based Multi-Mineral Supplement and Bone Remodeling in Young Adults
Nutrient intake of calcium and protein are known to function as regulators of bone remodeling. Specifically, a balanced rate of bone resorption and bone formation (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT05533502
- Testing
- Combined Plant-Based Protein and Marine-Based Multi-Mineral Supplement
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Limerick
Liver Diseases, Transplant-Related Disorder
Liver Transplantation: Skeletal Effects
Fifty patients awaiting liver transplantation and 50 age and gender matched control subjects with normal liver function will be included in the study.
- Conditions
- Liver Diseases, Transplant-Related Disorder, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT03399227
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Insulin Resistance
Day-Night Rhythm in Human Skeletal Muscle
This study evaluates the existence of a day-night rhythm in skeletal muscle energy metabolism in healthy lean subjects. Subjects will stay at the research facility for 44 hours with a standardized living protocol during which…
- Trial name
- NCT02261168
- Testing
- Standardized living protocol
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Overweight and Obese Adults
Effects of Obesity on Autophagy and mTORC1 Signalling in Skeletal Muscle
It is well known that individuals living with overweight or obesity are not able to activate skeletal muscle growth processes to the same extent as lean individuals following activities such as weightlifting (resistance exercise)…
- Trial name
- NCT07774676
- Testing
- Skeletal muscle biopsy, venous blood sampling, Protein-Rich Beverage
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Mobile Application, Cephalometric Analysis
Accuracy of a Newly Developed Mobile Application Versus the Conventional Method of Cephalometric Analysis in the Diagnosis of Dental and Skeletal Deformities Among Pre-adolescent Patients
This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of a newly developed mobile application versus the conventional method of cephalometric analysis in the diagnosis of dental and skeletal deformities among pre-adolescent patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05070676
- Testing
- newly developed mobile application
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Muscle Loss
Galactooligosaccharide and Aging
Sarcopenia is a progressive muscle disease, most commonly affecting older individuals, that is categorised by 1) low muscle strength, 2) low muscle quantity or quality, and 3) low physical performance.
- Trial name
- NCT06411964
- Testing
- Prebiotic
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bath