Clinical trials: Skeletal Disorders
Sarcopenia, Skeletal Muscle Atrophy
Plant Protein Blend and Milk Protein Supplements in Older Individuals
Background Protein intake is important for skeletal muscle mass maintenance with aging and the ingestion of specifically-timed protein supplements could increase overall protein intake and thereby contribute to skeletal muscle…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Skeletal Muscle Atrophy, Protein Malnutrition
- Trial name
- Blend-D2O (NCT06403137)
- Testing
- Resistance exercise, Standardized diet, Plant protein supplement
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Mitochondrial Diseases, Obesity
Muscle OXPHOS and Nutrient Homeostasis
Investigators are recruiting adults (men and women, ages 18 to 65 years, inclusive) with a confirmed genetic diagnosis of mitochondrial disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02920671
- Testing
- Tracer-enhanced oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT*), Muscle MRI, Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Overweight and Obesity
High Intensity Interval Training and Skeletal Muscle Insulin Sensitivity
This human intervention study will test if 12 weeks of supervised HIIT-based intervention improves skeletal muscle NOGD capacity in obese subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT03405545
- Testing
- High-intenstiy interval training
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Insulin Resistance
Dissecting the IMpact of 11-OXygenated and Classic Androgens on Skeletal Muscle Insulin Sensitivity (DIMOXIS)
Androgen excess is the cardinal biochemical feature of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Serum testosterone correlates with insulin resistance in PCOS, however, there is an urgent need to improve our understanding of the…
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Insulin Resistance, Androgen; Hypersecretion, Endocrine System Diseases
- Trial name
- DIMOXIS (NCT05263557)
- Testing
- Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), 11-ketoandrostenedione (11KA4)
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Glycogen Storage Disease, McArdle Disease
Carbon-13 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Glycogen Storage Diseases
The project will use carbon-13 magnetic resonance spectroscopy to assess whether high glycogen levels in skeletal muscle of patients with Glycogen Storage Diseases is a prelude for muscle damage.
- Conditions
- Glycogen Storage Disease, McArdle Disease, Pompe Disease (Late-onset)
- Trial name
- NCT04929002
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity
A Clinical Study on Using Multimodal Ultrasound to Assess Muscle Mass in Metabolic Diseases
This study aims to evaluate the clinical value of multimodal ultrasound for assessing muscle mass in patients with metabolic diseases, including metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and simple obesity.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Sarcopenia, Type 2 Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT07836088
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhangzhou Municipal Hospital
Genetic Skeletal Diseases, Skeletal Dysplasia
Decoding the Genetic Landscape of Skeletal Diseases
This 5-year project aims to (1) search for genetic causes for yet unsolved congenital skeletal disorders (GSDs); (2) study consequences of the newly identified pathogenic variants in cells and in transgenic mice, (3) summarize…
- Conditions
- Genetic Skeletal Diseases, Skeletal Dysplasia, Molecular Causes, Skeletal Disorder
- Trial name
- SKDLAND (NCT05876416)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Heart Failure, Congestive
Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction in Heart Failure
Patients suffering from congestive heart failure report reduced exercise capacity. This skeletal muscle dysfunction is also detectable when using small muscle groups which should not put any demand on the heart.
- Trial name
- NCT00156234
- Testing
- One-knee extension ergometer
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ullevaal University Hospital
Obesity & Overweight
Long-term Adaptations of Skeletal Muscle After Hybrid Training
Obesity is a major challenge for public health and renders it imperative to reduce its prevalence. High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a form of exercise training that can efficiently induce weight loss in adults with…
- Trial name
- NCT07341711
- Testing
- Exercise training, Control group
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
Sarcopenia, Muscle Loss
Counteracting Age-related Loss of Skeletal Muscle Mass (CALM)
Up to 66 healthy elderly individuals (at least 65 years old) are recruited as subjects. They will be recruited as a subgroup to protocol ID: H-4-2013-070.
- Trial name
- CALM (NCT02115698)
- Testing
- Heavy Resistance Training, Light Intensity Training, Protein Whey
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Peripheral Muscle Dysfunction, COPD
Muscle Training Induced Angiogenesis in COPD
COPD patients experiment a peripheral muscle dysfunction which impact their exercise tolerance and health-related quality of life. The capillary to fiber interface is reduced and impact the exercise capacity of the patients.
- Trial name
- COPDµvasc (NCT02040363)
- Testing
- Muscular biopsy, 5-10 weeks sport training
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Free Fatty Acids and Vascular Function in Subjects With Diabetes
This study will test the hypothesis that reduction in release of free fatty acids from adipocytes will restore insulin-mediated endothelium-dependent vasodilation and skeletal muscle glucose metabolism in subject with type 2…
- Trial name
- NCT00153179
- Testing
- acipimox
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
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
Skeletal Dysplasia, Reverse Overjet
Assessment of Artificial Intelligence for Treatment Decision Recommendation of Adult Skeletal Class III Patients
The study titled "Reliability Of Artificial Intelligence for Treatment Decision Recommendation of Adult Skeletal Class III Patients" aims to assess the accuracy and dependability of artificial intelligence (AI) in providing…
- Trial name
- NCT06002373
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Sarcopenia
Skeletal Muscle Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and DNA Repair in Age-Related Sarcopenia
The purpose of this research study is to investigate how and why the loss of muscle mass occurs with aging. Tissue collected from young subjects will be compared to previously collected tissue from elderly subjects, as well as…
- Trial name
- NCT02116166
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal, Metabolic Syndrome
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in High Risk Patients for the Development of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH)
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a poorly understood, systemic condition characterized by progressive calcification and ossification of ligaments and entheses.
- Conditions
- Hyperostosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal, Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus
- Trial name
- NCT03237455
- Testing
- Thoracic spine x-rays+whole spine MRI, blood tests, constitutional and demographic data collection
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HaEmek Medical Center, Israel
Sarcopenia, Aging
Effects of Polyphenol Supplementation and Exercise on Physical Performance in Older Adults
After approximately age 40 years, individuals experience a natural loss of muscle mass, strength, and physical function that is linked to higher risks of falls, disability, loss of independence, and mortality.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Aging, Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT07441343
- Testing
- Polyphenol Rich-Extract, Resistance Band-Based & Aerobic Stationary Cycling Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Chris McGlory, PhD
Malocclusion, Angle Class II, Division 1
Pharyngeal Airway Dimensions With Twinblock Versus Myobrace Appliances in Developing Skeletal Class II Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the pharyngeal airway changes after treatment with Myobrace and after treatment with Twinblock in developing skeletal Class II patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05610150
- Testing
- Myobrace Functional Appliance, Twin Block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Age-related Muscle Decline
CALM-AF-AI: Counteracting Age-related Loss of Muscle With AAV-Follistatin Combined With Angiogenesis-Inducing VEGF Plasmid Gene Therapy
This Phase 1/2a, open-label, non-randomized study is designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of intramuscular AAV9-Follistatin gene therapy administered either as monotherapy or in combination with a VEGF-encoding…
- Trial name
- CALM-AF-AI (NCT07443826)
- Testing
- AAV9-Follistatin gene therapy, VEGF Plasmid
- Where
- Honduras
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unlimited Biotechnology LLC
Muscle Atrophy, Aging
The Impact of Energy Intake and Short-term Disuse on Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates and Skeletal Muscle Mass in Middle-aged Adults.
In healthy middle-aged men and women, what is the effect of dietary energy restriction and energy surplus on daily muscle protein synthesis rates and muscle morphology, compared to energy balance, during free-living and…
- Conditions
- Muscle Atrophy, Aging, Energy Malnutrition Protein
- Trial name
- PIE (NCT04900701)
- Testing
- Energy status
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Exeter