Clinical trials: Skeletal Muscle Atrophy
Muscle Atrophy, Proximal, Muscle Atrophy
Ultrasound for Rectus Femoris Measurement
Postoperative protocols for orthopedic procedures on the lower limb often require a period of immobilization to protect the surgical site.
- Conditions
- Muscle Atrophy, Proximal, Muscle Atrophy, ACL Tear, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
- Trial name
- NCT04105816
- Testing
- 892.1550 Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system, Thigh circumference measurement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Robert Westermann
Muscle Atrophy, Disuse Atrophy (Muscle) of Lower Leg
The Regulation of Human Skeletal Muscle Mass by Contractile Perturbation
It is well known that periods of weight training lead to increases in skeletal muscle size and strength. In contrast, periods of inactivity such as bed rest or immobilization result in losses of skeletal muscle size and strength.
- Trial name
- HYPAT (NCT03046095)
- Testing
- Unilateral Resistance Exercise, Immobilization
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Healthy Aging
Vegan and Omnivorous Diets and Skeletal Muscle Turnover in Healthy Older Adults
Dietary protein intake and physical activity are key to minimise the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass. While animal-derived protein sources are considered high-quality anabolic foods, it remains unclear whether…
- Trial name
- MVP (NCT05985369)
- Testing
- Controlled diet and resistance exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Exeter
Sarcopenia, Skeletal Muscle Atrophy
Prehabilitative Exercise Prior to Immobilization
This is a 10-week human study involving 24 younger (20-35 y) and 24 older (65-85 y) healthy individuals. All participants will undergo unilateral immobilization of a knee for 7-10 days, followed by 4 weeks of heavy resistance…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Skeletal Muscle Atrophy, Disuse Atrophy
- Trial name
- PREHAB (NCT06205784)
- Testing
- Prehabilitative exercise
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Sarcopenia
Assessment of in Vivo Skeletal Muscle Viscoelasticity (ARFI Imaging) With Aging and Cancer
Sarcopenia is known to be associated with loss in muscle mass that results from a reduced number of muscle fibres, an atrophy of remaining muscle fibres, and an increased infiltration of non-contractile tissue (collagen, fat).
- Trial name
- CAPARFI (NCT01484821)
- Testing
- ARFI
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Inactivity, Physical, Aging
Impact of Postprandial 'Exercise Snacks' on Protein and Glucose Metabolism Following a Period of Step Reduction in Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of 3-days reduced physical activity (<1500 steps/day) with/without 'exercise snacks' (15 chair stands with calf raises every 30 min) on skeletal muscle metabolic health.
- Conditions
- Inactivity, Physical, Aging, Healthy Aging, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT05810272
- Testing
- Metabolic Trial, 15 sit-to-stands with calf raises
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
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
Muscle Atrophy
Effects of Amino Acid Formulation on Healthy Men Undergoing Unilateral Knee Immobilization
This is a safety and tolerability study investigating the effect of an amino acid formulation in healthy volunteers during and after limb immobilization.
- Trial name
- NCT03267745
- Testing
- Amino Acid, Breg Brace single-leg immobilization
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Healthy, Skeletal Muscle Atrophy
Evaluating Changes in Skeletal Muscle Proteins Following Resistance Exercise and Single-Leg Disuse
Skeletal muscle plays a critical role in supporting human health. Beyond its role in providing the force to move, skeletal muscle accounts for a large proportion of metabolic rate, glucose disposal, and amino acid storage.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Skeletal Muscle Atrophy, Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy
- Trial name
- NCT06350591
- Testing
- Immobilization, Resistance training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University
Sarcopenia, Hypertension
Effects of Variable Load Exercise on Aging Atrophy
The primary aim of this research proposal is to examine whether this novel training program approach is capable to tackle excessive loss in muscle mass, function and contractile capacity with aging.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Hypertension, Muscle Atrophy
- Trial name
- NCT03690258
- Testing
- Variable load exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of Split
Muscle Loss
The Effect of Leucine on Carnitine Transport to Skeletal Muscle
The primary aim of the current research project is to explore whether leucine stimulates carnitine transport, and thus affecting muscle carnitine content.
- Trial name
- ROL (NCT05009654)
- Testing
- L-carnitine, L-leucine
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Muscle Loss, Muscle Anabolism
Essential Amino Acids Supplementation and Muscle Protein Synthesis
The modern warfighter faces numerous physiological challenges including sleep deprivation, sustained intense physical activity, and caloric restriction, the combined effects of which may result in the loss of lean body mass and…
- Trial name
- NCT01366924
- Testing
- Essential Amino Acids, Endurance exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Aging, Sarcopenia
Peanut Protein Supplementation to Augment Muscle Growth and Improve Markers of Muscle Quality and Health in Older Adults
This study will evaluate the adaptations in skeletal muscle that occur in response to 10 weeks of weight training with or without peanut protein supplementation in older adult men and women.
- Trial name
- NCT04015479
- Testing
- Peanut Protein Powder, Full body resistance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Auburn University
Muscle Atrophy, Insulin Resistance
Role of Metformin on Muscle Health of Older Adults
Muscle atrophy and insulin resistance are common after bed rest in healthy older adults. Metformin treatment has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and attenuate muscle loss in insulin resistance adults though the…
- Trial name
- NCT03107884
- Testing
- Metformin (Bed Rest), Metformin (2 week run-in only)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia
Effect of Potassium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Bone and Muscle in Older Adults
There is increasing evidence that the acid-base balance of diet plays an important role in the health of bones and muscles. An excess of acid in the body can result in calcium loss and muscle breakdown.
- Trial name
- NCT00357214
- Testing
- Potassium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Thumb Osteoarthritis, Muscle Atrophy or Weakness
Investigation of Thenar Muscles Morphometric Parameters in Patients With TMC OA
In this study, investigators aimed to investigate the morphometric parameters tenar muscles and joint configuration in patients with trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis (TMC OA) osteoarthritis stages, thenar muscle parameters…
- Trial name
- NCT04913935
- Testing
- Muscle-Skeleton Ultrasonography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Characterization of Clinical Skeletal and Cardiac Impairment in Carriers of DMD and BMD
Longitudinal prospective observational study. This is a 24-month study with the possibility of extending the data time points. Initially baseline, then 12 and 24 months follow up studies will be completed.
- Trial name
- NCT02972580
- Testing
- Genetic characterization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Healthy Volunteers
A Clinical Pharmacology Study to Evaluate the Effect of GYM329 on Disuse Muscle Atrophy in Healthy Volunteer
This study will induce disuse atrophy through unilateral immobilization of the thigh and lower leg in healthy male volunteers to evaluate the PD of a single subcutaneous dose of GYM329 prior to or after unilateral thigh and lower…
- Trial name
- NCT04708847
- Testing
- GYM329
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chugai Pharmaceutical
Sarcopenia
Effect of Dietary Protein Intake Distribution on Protein Metabolism and Skeletal Muscle
The investigators determined effects of 8-week dietary protein intake in mixed meals with uneven or even consumption pattern on the metabolic outcomes of whole-body net protein synthesis and muscle protein synthesis in older…
- Trial name
- NCT02787889
- Testing
- Uneven Protein intake pattern, Even Protein Intake Pattern
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Muscle Protein Synthesis, Muscle Atrophy
Exogenous Ketosis During Bed Rest in Older Adults
The goal of this randomized, double-blind, parallel group interventional study is to evaluate the effect of ketone bodies on healthy older adults (65-85 y) during 5 days of bed rest.
- Conditions
- Muscle Protein Synthesis, Muscle Atrophy, Insulin Sensitivity, Mitochondrial Function
- Trial name
- KBR (NCT05679596)
- Testing
- ketone monoester (R)-3-hydroxybutyl (R)-3- hydroxybutyrate
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University