Clinical trials: Skeletal Maturation
Inactivity, Physical, Aging
Oral 'Breath Test' to Measure Anabolic Sensitivity to a Protein Meal Across the Age and Physical Activity Spectrum
The purpose of this study is to determine how anabolic sensitivity, in response to the ingestion of a liquid protein meal, differs across the lifespan, between biological sexes, and with varying physical activity levels.
- Conditions
- Inactivity, Physical, Aging, Healthy Aging, Growth & Development
- Trial name
- NFRF (NCT06744491)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Correlation Between Second Molar Calcification Stage and CVMI for Skeletal Maturation Assessment in Egyptian Population
Correlation Between Stages of Mandibular 2nd Molar Calcification and CVMI for Assessment of Skeletal Maturation: A Cross Sectional Study
The aims of this study will be: 1. To investigate the relationships between mandibular second molar calcification stages and skeletal maturity in Egyptian population, and 2.
- Trial name
- NCT07141602
- Testing
- lateral cephalometric x- ray and dental panoramic tomogram
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 212 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mohamed Abd El-Ghafour
Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas
Functional and Morphological Characterization of Multiple Osteochondromas Disorder
The main purpose of the study is the characterization of functional and morphological alterations due to multiple osteochondromas in a pediatric and adult population through the identification of relevant anthropometric and…
- Trial name
- MAMBO (NCT06703736)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes
Microvascular Dysfunction and the Development of Whole-body Insulin Resistance
This study aims to elucidate the role of the microcirculation in the development of whole body insulin resistance. The investigators hypothesize that impaired insulin signaling in the vasculature is an early phenomenon in the…
- Conditions
- Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity
- Trial name
- DESIRE (NCT02628301)
- Testing
- Hypercaloric diet, Normocaloric diet
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Scoliosis; Adolescence, Bone Diseases
Thumb Ossification Composite Index (TOCI) to Predict Skeletal Maturity and Curve Progression in AIS
Accurate skeletal maturity assessment is important for prediction of curve progression and clinical management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) including bracing decision and counseling for prognosis.
- Conditions
- Scoliosis; Adolescence, Bone Diseases, Bone Growth Abnormal
- Trial name
- TOCI (NCT03904914)
- Testing
- TOCI
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Treatment
Effects of Growth Hormone and IGF-1 on Anabolic Signals and Stem Cell Recruitment in Human Skeletal Muscle
12 adult hypopituitary patients with newly diagnosed Growth hormone (GH)-deficiency will be studied two times. The first examinations will be performed shortly after time of diagnose before initiation of exogenous GH treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT03878992
- Testing
- Genotropin miniquick 0.5 mg, injection
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Skeletal Disorders
Study of Skeletal Disorders
Background: There are 461 conditions that affect the bones (skeletal disorders). Many of these are not well understood and do not have any specific treatments. Researchers want to collect more data about these conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT05031507
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Muscle Atrophy
The Effect of Two Weeks of Voluntary Reduced Physical Activity in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the most common pulmonary disease, responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality and is the third leading cause of death worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT02221804
- Testing
- 14 days of voluntary step count reduction to no more than 1500 steps/day.
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Marathoners
Development and Validation Phase of Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Arterial Spin Labelling at 3 Tesla Using a Long-term Effort Model Applicable to Skeletal Muscle Characterization.
The aim of this study is to demonstrate and quantify the micro architecture and micro vascular changes within skeletal muscles after marathon using 3T MRI (diffusion tensor and arterial spin labeling).
- Trial name
- NCT02018718
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
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
Insulin Resistance
Regulation of KATP Channels and Na+/K+ ATPase in Relation to Fatigue Development
To investigate the role of ATP sensitive K+ potassium channels and the Na+/K+ pump in the development of fatigue in healthy and in insulin resistant subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT03775902
- Testing
- Nicorandil
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Motor Skills Disorders
Taekwondo for Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder
Objectives: To evaluate the effects of a novel adapted Taekwondo (TKD) training programme on skeletal development and motor proficiency in pre-pubertal children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD).
- Trial name
- NCT02635711
- Testing
- Adapted Taekwondo training, Control
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Idiopathic Short Stature
Skeletal Muscle Effects of GH in Boys
The purpose of the study is to measure the functional effects of recombinant GH in skeletal muscle, in addition to growth promotion, in short prepubertal boys with either growth hormone deficiency or idiopathic short stature.
- Trial name
- NCT04020913
- Testing
- Somatropin injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Shoulder
Development and Evaluation of a Smart Technology-Assisted System for Shoulder Joint Physical Therapy Assessment
Shoulder pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions. Evidence-based medicine has identified physical therapy as the most effective intervention for managing shoulder disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT07089082
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Masseter, Ultrasonography
Masseter Muscle Thickness and Craniofacial Skeletal Patterns
Facial morphology is influenced by hard and soft tissues, including bone and muscle. While numerous factors can lead to changes in bone tissue, soft tissues such as muscle also have an important influence.
- Conditions
- Masseter, Ultrasonography, Malocclusions, Cephalometry
- Trial name
- NCT06870084
- Testing
- Ultrasonography, Lateral cephalometric radiography, Facial photograph
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Effects of Bisphosphonates on OI-Related Hearing Loss
Osteogenesis Imperfecta-related hearing loss usually occurs in individuals with mild (type I) OI and is much earlier in onset than age-related hearing loss, with the majority of individuals experiencing some minor hearing loss in…
- Trial name
- NCT04152551
- Testing
- Risedronate Oral Tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Skeletal Maturation
Maturation Within Different Skeletal Growth Patterns Using Maturation Index in Males.
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the difference between the maturation stages between different skeletal growth patterns
- Trial name
- NCT05001178
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Cervical Vertebrae
Correlation Study Between Cervical Vertebrae Volume and Skeletal Maturational Stage in Egyptian Females
Correlation between cervical vertebrae volume with maturational stage through CBCT
- Trial name
- NCT07653542
- Testing
- CBCT
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 131 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
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
Cachexia
Development of a Non-invasive Assessment of Skeletal Muscle Loss in Cancer Patients
The long-term objective of this research is to develop a non-invasive approach for early assessment of which patients are at high risk for future development of skeletal muscle atrophy.
- Trial name
- NCT00994669
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston