Clinical trials: Weakness, Muscle
Muscle Weakness
Growth Differentiation Factor 15 in ICU Acquired Muscle Weakness
Intensive care unit -acquired weakness (ICU- AW) is a common consequence linked to a worse outcome as evidenced by prolonged mechanical ventilation, longer ICU stays, greater mortality rates and a lower quality of life for…
- Trial name
- NCT06713746
- Testing
- growth differentiation factor 15
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Minia University
Muscle Atrophy, Muscle Weakness
FIT Exercise in 30d of ULLS-induced Muscle Disuse
This study aims to determine how flywheel-based inertial training (FIT) implemented according to principles of velocity-based training (VBT) and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) affects disuse-induced physical…
- Trial name
- NCT06631053
- Testing
- velocity-based FIT (VBFIT), No Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lance Bollinger
Frailty, Muscle Weakness
Effectiveness of Protein Supplementation on Frailty Improvement, Muscle Strength and Physical Performance Among Pre-Frail Elderly People
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to study the effectiveness of protein supplements in frailty improvement, muscle strength, physical performance, energy intake and body composition of pre-frail elderly people.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Muscle Weakness, Physical Dependence, Weight Loss
- Trial name
- NCT05648617
- Testing
- SUSTINEX Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
Pain, Weakness
Clinical Trial of CoQ10 for Mild-to-Moderate Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms
This study will evaluate whether a dietary supplement, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), will improve muscle symptoms, such as muscle aches, pains, cramps, and/or weakness, which are experienced by some individuals who use statin medications.
- Conditions
- Pain, Weakness, Cramps, Myalgia or Myositis Nos
- Trial name
- NCT01032993
- Testing
- Coenzyme Q10
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Catherine Buettner
Frailty Syndrome, Geriatric Health
Longitudinal Assessment of Lung Function and Respiratory Muscle Strength Following Training of the Inspiratory Muscles in Frail Older Adults (IMT-3)
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an 8-week inspiratory muscle training program on lung function and respiratory muscle strength in frail older adults aged 80 years and above.
- Conditions
- Frailty Syndrome, Geriatric Health, Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Age-Related Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT07556445
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Fatigue, Cardiopulmonary Arrest
Post-Coronavirus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) Rehabilitation Clinics in Saudi Arabia
This intervention study aims to evaluate the before and after changes in physical fitness, cardiorespiratory status, exercise capacity, fatigue, anxiety, dyspnea, psychoemotional conditions, and quality of life through 3 sessions…
- Conditions
- Fatigue, Cardiopulmonary Arrest, Physical Inactivity, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT05799534
- Testing
- Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Majmaah University
Muscle Weakness, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
NM Balance Regulation With ULLS and Loss of Sleep
The goal of this trial is to learn about how restricted sleep and not bearing weight on the leg affects muscle strength and posture control.
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy, Sleep Disturbance
- Trial name
- NCT05956964
- Testing
- Sleep Restriction, Sleep Adequate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lance Bollinger
Neuromuscular Diseases
Measuring Physical Activity With ActivPal
This study measures the level of physical activity in participants with neuromuscular disorders. The patient wears a small button like meter on their leg for a period of 1 week every 6 months over a period of 3 years.
- Trial name
- Activpal (NCT06084026)
- Testing
- ActivPal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Postural Kyphosis, Neck Pain
Comparison Between Effect of Posterior Cervical Weighting and Deep Cervical Flexion Exercise on Forward Head Posture
It has been reported that the head protrudes forward relative to the body from the sagittal plane associated with the anterior shifting of the line of gravity (LOG) relative to the base of support (BOS).
- Conditions
- Postural Kyphosis, Neck Pain, Deformity of Spine, Deformity
- Trial name
- FHP (NCT04796051)
- Testing
- Neck orthosis - with posterior cervical weight, Deep cervical flexors exercise
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Involvement of Nervous System in Muscle Weakness in COPD Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether nervous system alterations and motor drive failure can contribute to muscle weakness in COPD during voluntary movement.
- Trial name
- DesCoM-1 (NCT01679782)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 137 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- 5 Santé
Muscle Weakness
Effects of a Thoracic Manipulation on Hip Adductor, Extensor, and Latissimus Dorsi Force in Those With Adductor Weakness
The goal of this trial was to determine if a mid-thoracic high velocity low amplitude spinal manipulation improves force output in those with unilateral hip adductor weakness.
- Trial name
- NCT06534931
- Testing
- High velocity low amplitude thoracic spine manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New England
Statin Intolerance
Effects of Epicatechin on Statins for Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Impaired Exercise Capacity
The purpose of this study is to gain insight into the side-effects of statin consumption, and assess the ability of epicatechin (a compound in dark chocolate) to counteract or reverse these changes.
- Trial name
- NCT02490527
- Testing
- Pure epicatechin capsules (50mg), Simvastatin (40mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Musculoskeletal Status, Muscle Weakness
Use of Jumping Mechanography as a Method to Assess Musculoskeletal Status in Older Adults
Decline in muscle function may increase risk of hip fracture and decrease quality of life. Different tests are currently used to measure muscle function but they do not work for all individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT00596089
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Healthy Volunteers
Effects of Running Shoe Sole Hardness on Vibration and Neuromuscular Fatigue During a Half-marathon Run on a Treadmill
During running, each contact between the foot and the ground causes an impact. Ground reaction forces (GRF) are considered as an input into the musculoskeletal system.
- Trial name
- FAT-VIB (NCT06110637)
- Testing
- "hard shoes" runners evaluation, "Soft shoes" runners evaluation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Core Muscle Weakness, Postural Control Deficit
"CORE Training for Musculoskeletal Health: A Study on Adaptive Exercise Protocols"
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an adaptive core training protocol that integrates core stability, core strength, and high-intensity core power exercises on muscle activation, hypertrophy, balance, and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Core Muscle Weakness, Postural Control Deficit, Trunk Stability Impairment, Functional Performance Limitation
- Trial name
- RCT-EMG-US-QoL (NCT07025395)
- Testing
- - Core Training Protocol, Control Group Core Routine
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ioannis Tsartsapakis
Muscular Atrophy, Muscle Weakness
Combined Effects of Nutritional and Exercise Countermeasures
The purpose of this study is to see if a combination of resistance exercises and amino acid capsules can reduce muscle loss and maintain muscle function during bedrest.
- Trial name
- NCT00447044
- Testing
- Resistance Exercise, diet orange soda, essential amino acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Whiplash Injury of Cervical Spine, Muscle Weakness
Influence of Directional Preference on Movement Coordination Deficits in Individuals With Whiplash Associated Disorders
The aim of this prospective observational study is to investigate whether the presence or absence of directional preference impacts movement coordination impairments as measured in patients with Whiplash Associated Disorders…
- Trial name
- NCT06143228
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- D'Youville College
Low Back Pain, Muscle Weakness
NASM OPT for Pectoral Enhancement and Breast Firmness
This RCT investigates a 12-week NASM OPT program targeting pectoral muscle strength, breast aesthetics (firmness, lift, chest circumference), and low back pain in 120 non-athletic women.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Muscle Weakness, Breast Sagging
- Trial name
- BreastFirmne (NCT06977919)
- Testing
- NASM OPT Program, General Exercise
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sistan and Baluchestan
Muscle Damage, Muscle Strength
HIFEM and Radiofrequency for Muscular System Function Improvement
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of the BTL-899M device on muscular system function in adult subjects seeking treatment for improving their muscular system function in the lower extremities.
- Conditions
- Muscle Damage, Muscle Strength, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT06703749
- Testing
- Treatment with BTL-899M, Treatment with BTL-899M with intensities below therapeutic threshold
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BTL Industries Ltd.
Sarcopenia, Old Age; Debility
Study of the Validity and Reliability of Two Digital Dynamometers in Older People
It is a cross-sectional, randomized, and single-center study with a duration of 6 months. The study will follow the STROBE guidelines for cross-sectional studies and CONSORT 2024.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Old Age; Debility, Frailty
- Trial name
- SOVARDDIOP (NCT06623019)
- Testing
- Validation and reliability
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 413 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca