Clinical trials: Weakness
Muscle Weakness
Combination Treatment With BTL-899 and HPM-6000UF Devices II
This study will evaluate the clinical efficacy of the BTL-899 and HPM-6000UF devices in combination for non-invasive strengthening of the core muscles and overall improvement in quality of life in female patients after childbirth.
- Trial name
- NCT05713864
- Testing
- BTL-899, HPM-6000UF
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BTL Industries Ltd.
Pelvic Floor Disorder, Pelvic Floor Awareness
A 4-Week Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Program in Female Medical Students: Knowledge and Ultrasound Assessment
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a four-week pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training program using different activation strategies on pelvic floor muscle function in healthy women.
- Conditions
- Pelvic Floor Disorder, Pelvic Floor Awareness, Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT07742072
- Testing
- Breathing exercises, Pelvic floor muscle contraction training
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk
ACL Tear, ACL-injury
Do Patients With ACL Tears Demonstrate Weakness of the Soleus Muscle?
The goal of this prospective, cross-sectional study is to test the strength of the soleus muscle in participants who have a ACL tear confirmed by MRI.
- Conditions
- ACL Tear, ACL-injury, ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
- Trial name
- ACL (NCT06235736)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Liverpool
Postmenopausal Syndrome, Muscle Weakness
The Bilateral Deficit Phenomenon, Functional and Dynamometric Assessment in Postmenopausal Women
The bilateral deficit phenomenon (BLD) is defined as an inability of the neuromuscular system to generate maximal force when two homonymous limb operate simultaneously (bilateral contraction) with respect to the force developed…
- Trial name
- NCT02434185
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Posture Disorders in Children
Examination of Trunk and Lower Extremity Biomechanics in Children With LUTD.
This study aimed to examine trunk and lower extremity biomechanics among children with lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD). It was targeted to pioneer including biomechanical changes into treatment if detected in the trunk and…
- Conditions
- Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Posture Disorders in Children, Muscle Weakness Condition, Urinary Incontinence in Children
- Trial name
- NCT05299827
- Testing
- The same evaluation methods were used for both groups.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Surgical Smoke Exposure, Occupational Exposure to Surgical Smoke
THE EFFECT OF SURGICAL MASK AND N95 MASK USE ON SURGICAL SMOKE IN OPERATING ROOM NURSES
This study was conducted to compare the effect of surgical mask and N95 mask use on physical symptoms due to surgical smoke in operating theatre nurses.
- Conditions
- Surgical Smoke Exposure, Occupational Exposure to Surgical Smoke, Headache, Dizziness
- Trial name
- NCT07404956
- Testing
- Surgical Mask, N95 Mask
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bartın Unıversity
Ischemic Stroke
Percutaneous Recanalization in Ischemic Stroke Management (PRIISM): A Feasibility Clinical Study
The primary study objective is to assess the feasibility of using the MindFrame System to safely and effectively restore blood flow in a thrombotic neurovascular occlusion in patients experiencing an ischemic stroke.
- Trial name
- PRIISM (NCT00810095)
- Testing
- MindFrame System
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MindFrame, Inc.
Cushing Syndrome, Acromegaly
Muscle in Acromegaly and Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing's syndrome (CS) and acromegaly determine myopathy and muscle weakness which persist long-term after control of hormone excess.
- Trial name
- MAC (NCT03673761)
- Testing
- MRI, dual-energy, x-ray absorptiometry, muscle ultrasounds, blood testing
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Bone Density, Muscle Weakness
Whole Body Vibration in Middle Aged Men
This study aims of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of an 8-week Whole Body Vibration (WBV) intervention on Bone Mineral Density (BMD), hand grip strength, and vitamin D levels in middle-aged men.
- Trial name
- NCT06644469
- Testing
- Dynatronics VF5 Model vibration platform
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jouf University
Cancer-related Fatigue, Neuromodulation
tDCS for Cancer-Related Fatigue and Weakness
This pilot study investigates the effectiveness of non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) in alleviating cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and muscle weakness.
- Trial name
- NCT07159100
- Testing
- Active tDCS + elbow flexion exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness, Pelvic Floor Disorder
Does Hip Strength Impact Active Females Rate of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? The Primary Goal of This Research is to Collect Data on Hip Strength for Active Females and Assess if There is a Relationship Between Hip Strength and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD).
The primary goal of this research is to collect data on hip strength for active females and assess if there is a relationship between hip strength and pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD).
- Conditions
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness, Pelvic Floor Disorder, Pelvic Pain, Hip Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07119476
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Fox University
Fall Injury, Postural; Defect
Conscious Movement Processing, Postural Stability and Muscle Efficiency in Older Adults
This study aims to address critical knowledge gaps by investigating the effects of trait conscious movement processing propensity on real-time (state) conscious movement processing propensity, postural stability, and muscle…
- Conditions
- Fall Injury, Postural; Defect, Old Age; Debility
- Trial name
- NCT05630911
- Testing
- Standing tasks with different task difficulty
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Fall, Old Age; Debility
Normative Data of Dynamic Gait Index and 5 Time Sit to Stand Test Among Elderly Population
The goal of this observational study is to measure the normative data for dynamic gait index and 5 time sit to stand test in elderly population.
- Trial name
- NCT05651412
- Testing
- Dynamic gait index and 5 time sit to stand test
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
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
PreDiabetes, Older Adult
Examining the Effects of Vivo on Physical Function and Glycemic Level in Sedentary Older With Prediabetes.
This is a 12-week randomized, controlled trial that seeks to examine the effect of Vivo on 1) change in lower extremity strength defined as number of chair stands done in 30 seconds and 2) change in average glycemic level (HbA1c)…
- Conditions
- PreDiabetes, Older Adult, Muscle Loss, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT06458530
- Testing
- Vivo
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Impactiv, Inc.
Primary Mitochondrial Disease
Natural History Study of Mitochondrial Myopathy
The goal of this observational study is to develop and validate tools to measure disease course in patients with primary mitochondrial myopathy (PMM).
- Trial name
- NCT05250375
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Muscle Weakness, Muscle Atrophy
Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Combined With Blood Flow Restriction on Muscular and Cardiovascular Function
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has recently been combined with blood flow restriction (BFR) in controlled trials and has shown increased muscular strength and size compared with NMES and BFR on their own.
- Trial name
- NCT03662555
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Mary's University, Twickenham
Muscle Weakness, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Transforming Growth Factor Beta Signalling in the Development of Muscle Weakness in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a disease that causes raised blood pressure in blood vessels that pick up oxygen from the lungs. It has a life expectancy similar to some cancers.
- Trial name
- NCT01847716
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Muscular Weakness
Training Intrinsic Foot Muscles
The foot intrinsic muscles are increasingly targeted in foot and ankle rehabilitation. The exercises are often difficult to learn initially.
- Trial name
- NCT03670563
- Testing
- Short foot exercise protocol, Short foot exercise plus NMES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Poor Performance Status, Muscle Weakness
Innovative Training Program for Elderly in Need of Care Individuals
The goal of this randomized controlled study was to examine the effects of a 8 weeks innovative training regime (stochastic resonance whole-body vibration [SR-WBV] and virtual virtual games [VG]) in the skilling up phase on…
- Trial name
- NCT02102919
- Testing
- SR-WBV, Virtual Games (VG), Aktiv Tramp (Swiss Frei AG, Switzerland)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bern University of Applied Sciences