Clinical trials: Skeletal Muscle Ultrasound
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Sarcopenia
Ultrasound to Assess Sarcopenia in Prader Willi Syndrome
The aim of the study is to examine the clinical applicability of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for sarcopenia in individuals with PWS by investigating the association between ultrasound-derived measurements, DXA-derived…
- Conditions
- Prader-Willi Syndrome, Sarcopenia, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- PWS (NCT06448871)
- Testing
- Ultrasound assessment of the right lower extremity muscles, Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
Gynecologic Cancer, Frailty
Measuring Ultrasound Guided Skeletal Muscle Mass of Lower Extremity as a Predictor of Post-Operative Length of Stay in Exploratory Gynae-oncology Surgeries
Increased incidence of Gynae-oncological cancer is observed specifically in women above 50 years of age. Sarcopenia (a progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass, quality, and strength) is considered a reliable…
- Conditions
- Gynecologic Cancer, Frailty, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- MUSLES (NCT06816836)
- Testing
- Bed Side ultrasound guided muscle mass estimation of lower extremity
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- Tata Medical Center
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Evaluation of Skeletal Muscle Function Using Ultrasonic Elastography
The goal of observational study is to evaluation of skeletal muscle function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease before and after lung rehabilitation training using ultrasonic elastography in Chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT05805332
- Testing
- pulmonary rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- China-Japan Friendship Hospital
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
Weakness Acquired in the ICU, Muscle Wasting
Muscle and Subcutaneous Tissue Variation by Ultrasound and Impedance Linked to Fluid Balance in ICU Patients
This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the relationship between variations in muscle thickness and subcutaneous tissue, measured by ultrasound, and fluid compartments, evaluated using bioelectrical impedance analysis…
- Conditions
- Weakness Acquired in the ICU, Muscle Wasting, Edema, Fluid Overload
- Trial name
- NCT06697470
- Testing
- Ultrasound and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for Muscle Thickness and Fluid Balance Assessment Translation
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Dr F Duprez
Skeletal Muscle Ultrasonography
Skeletal Muscle Ultrasonography in Detection of Malnutrition
To detect the role of Skeletal Muscle Ultrasonography in Detection of Malnutrition and Prediction of The Outcome among critically ill children.
- Trial name
- NCT06382766
- Testing
- Skeletal Muscle Ultrasonography
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Muscular Dystrophy, Muscular Disease
Studying Skeletal Muscle, Heart, and Diaphragm Imaging in Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Background: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a disease in which the muscles are unable to make the protein dystrophin. Without this protein, the muscles become gradually weaker.
- Trial name
- NCT01451281
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Obesity
Microvascular Flow Assessment Repeatability Study: The MARS Study
The purpose of this study is to test a method of imaging (taking a picture) of the abdomen (belly), neck, thigh and calf (lower leg) areas of the body, using ultrasound along with a drug which makes the pictures look clearer.
- Trial name
- MARS (NCT01242020)
- Testing
- Perflutren Lipid Microsphere Injectable Suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Muscular Dystrophy
The Study of Skeletal Muscle Blood Flow in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
This pilot study tests the hypothesis that the medication nitric oxide extract from beetroot juice improves blood flow to the skeletal muscle during exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT02653833
- Testing
- Tadalafil 20 MG, beetroot juice extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Healthy Adult, Muscle Strength
Ultrasound Muscle Biomarkers as Predictors of Isometric Quadriceps Muscle Strength and Handgrip in Healthy Adults: an Observational Study
This observational study aims to determine whether ultrasound-derived muscle biomarkers can predict isometric quadriceps muscle strength and handgrip in healthy adults aged 18-89 years.
- Conditions
- Healthy Adult, Muscle Strength, Skeletal Muscle Ultrasound
- Trial name
- MUSCLE-US (NCT07647393)
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
COPD, Ultrasound Therapy; Complications
Spirometry ,diaphragmatic Ultrasound and Skeletal Muscle Mass in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The primary objective is to evaluate the use of diaphragmatic function and skeletal muscle mass by ultrasound as a tool to establish the diagnosis of COPD and assess the severity of the disease.
- Trial name
- NCT06634485
- Testing
- ultrasound, spirometry
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Hyperdivergent Facial Pattern, Skeletal Open Bite
Effects of Open Bite Activator and Skeletal Anchorage-Supported Vertical Elastics on the Masseter Muscle
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of a combined treatment involving an open bite activator and anterior skeletal anchorage-supported vertical elastics on the masseter muscle in children with skeletal open bite.
- Conditions
- Hyperdivergent Facial Pattern, Skeletal Open Bite, Hyperdivergent Growth Pattern, Anterior Open Bite
- Trial name
- OB-MUSCLE (NCT06949527)
- Testing
- Open Bite Activator with Skeletal Anchorage-Supported Vertical Elastics
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Murat Kaan Erdem
Sarcopenia, Cirrhosis
Muscle Mass Via UltraSound in Cirrhosis (MMUSCLE)
The goal of this observational cohort study is to learn about loss of muscle mass and muscle strength (sarcopenia) in patients with cirrhosis.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Cirrhosis, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- MMUSCLE (NCT06345547)
- Testing
- ultrasound
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Skeletal Muscle Ultrasound, Isometric Muscle Strength
The Relationship Between Muscle Morphology and Muscle Strength
The evaluation of skeletal muscle strength in severly ill or cognitive impaired patients is an unresolved problem especially during the rehabilitation process.
- Trial name
- NCT00933192
- Testing
- Siemens Acuson Antares ultrasound
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karl Landsteiner Institute of Remobilization and Functional Health
Fraility, Nutrition Assessment
Assessing the Relationship Between Frailty and Skeletal Muscle Thickness in Critically Ill Patients
Assessment of muscle mass in critically ill patients is critical for both improving clinical outcomes and monitoring the effectiveness of nutritional interventions.
- Conditions
- Fraility, Nutrition Assessment, Ultrasound Evaluation, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- NCT07310667
- Testing
- Muscle ultrasound
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Training and Research 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
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Skeletal Disorder
Observational Prospective PMCF Study to Confirm Performance and Safety of Intelect® Devices in Real World
DJO UK Ltd (ENOVIS) is conducting this study to confirm the performance and safety of the Chattanooga Intelect® devices in real world use.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Disorders, Skeletal Disorder, Muscle Disorder
- Trial name
- INTELECT (NCT06809283)
- Where
- 4 sites in France, Italy and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- DJO UK Ltd
Exercise Induced Muscle Damage, Physical Activity
Walk It Off! the Influence of Physical Activity Level on the Recovery from Damaging Resistance Exercise
After completing novel activity or exercise we may experience exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD), resulting in a period of reduced muscle function and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
- Conditions
- Exercise Induced Muscle Damage, Physical Activity, Inflammation, Exercise Recovery
- Trial name
- WIO (NCT06810271)
- Testing
- Eccentric resistance exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Sarcopenia
Effects of Graded Protein Intake on Body Composition in Older Adults
This clinical trial is intended to evaluate the effects of protein intake graded to resistance training volume over a 10-week period on macroscopic skeletal muscle adaptations and body composition.
- Trial name
- GPI (NCT04845282)
- Testing
- Graded Protein plus Resistance Training, RDA Protein plus Resistance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
Primary Knee Osteoarthritis
Comparison of the Effectiveness of High-Intensity and Low-Intensity Laser Therapies in Primary Knee Osteoarthritis
Our primary goal is to investigate the advantages of low-intensity laser therapy (LLLT) and high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) over conventional therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), our secondary goal is to…
- Trial name
- NCT06825767
- Testing
- Conventional Treatment, conventional treatment and high-intensity laser therapy(HILT), conventional treatment and low-intensity laser therapy (LLLT)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent