Clinical trials: Weakness
Kidney Disease, Muscle Weakness
Vitamin D 2 to Dialysis Patients
Vitamin D is necessary for healthy bones. Vitamin D is made in our skin when we are exposed to sunlight, but it is also found in foods that we eat and in vitamin pills.
- Conditions
- Kidney Disease, Muscle Weakness, Pain, Fractures, Bone
- Trial name
- D2D (NCT00535158)
- Testing
- Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D 2)
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cerebrovascular Accident
Mechanisms of Upper-Extremity Motor Recovery in Post-stroke Hemiparesis
The results of this study will provide sound, scientific evidence of physiologic mechanisms responsible for upper-extremity weakness; evidence of the processes involved in neuromuscular adaptation; and will elucidate the…
- Trial name
- NCT00125658
- Testing
- Control, Experimental
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Oral Contraceptives, Rehabilitation
The Influence of Oral Contraceptives During Disuse
Studies across various sports and physical activities have consistently shown that females incur more injuries compared to their male counterparts, but the underlying reasons for this disparity remain poorly understood.
- Conditions
- Oral Contraceptives, Rehabilitation, Menstrual Cycle, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06275048
- Testing
- Wrist/hand immobilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
Hemiparesis/Hemiplegia (One Sided Weakness/Paralysis)
Proof-of-concept of a Robotic Knee Exoskeleton in Healthy Subjects and Hemiparetic Patients During Gait.
Hemiparetic gait is characterized by strong asymmetries that could severely affect the quality of life of stroke survivors. This asymmetry is due to motor deficits in the paretic leg and the resulting compensations in the…
- Trial name
- NCT05138185
- Testing
- Exoskeleton assisted gait on a treadmill
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spanish National Research Council
Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior
Physical Activity Intervention Tailored for Rural Men
The goal of this project is to develop a scalable physical activity intervention tailored to rural men. We will recruit participants nationwide from ResearchMatch data base, emails, and social media posts.
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior, Weak; Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT05460637
- Testing
- No BS just Fitness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jacob Gallagher
Class II Furcation Defect
Enamel Matrix Derivative and Xenograft for Mandibular Molar Furcation Defects
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare two regenerative surgical approaches for the treatment of mandibular molar Class II furcation defects in patients with periodontitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07776756
- Testing
- Periodontal Regenerative Surgery With Xenograft and Enamel Matrix Derivative, Periodontal Regenerative Surgery With Xenograft and Collagen Membrane
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
ACL Injury, Knee Injuries
Association Between 4-Month Isokinetic Testing Measures and Second Knee Injuries After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a frequent and disabling injury in athletes. Most of the time, ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is consider for regaining function and returning to preinjury sports while reducing the risk of…
- Conditions
- ACL Injury, Knee Injuries, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- PREDICT-ACLv2 (NCT05897970)
- Testing
- Return-to-sport (RTS) follow-up
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
ICU Acquired Weakness, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Ultrasound Measurement of Quadriceps Shortening During Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Critically Ill Patients
ICU-Aw is highly prevalent (50%) among critically ill patients. Its diagnosis is usually delayed as it requires patients' awakening and collaboration to provide accurate measurement.
- Trial name
- DETECT (NCT04722445)
- Testing
- Early ultrasound measurement of quadriceps shortening during neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Groupe Hospitalier du Havre
Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness, Urinary Incontinence
The Effect of Pelvic Floor Exercise on Urinary Incontinence and Quality of Sex Life
This physiotherapist-guided group training programme should be performed in both the supine and the sitting positions; it is investigated, which is better and more cost-effective in patient motivation.
- Trial name
- NCT04577872
- Testing
- Pelvic floor muscle training
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Szeged University
Fungal Infection, ICU Acquired Weakness
Emerging Invasive Fungal Infections in Critically Ill Patients
Rationale: Beside Candida and Aspergillus, emerging invasive fungal infections (EIFIs) are increasing in intensive care setting and are associated with high morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- EIFI (NCT04647539)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Critical Illness, ICU Acquired Weakness
Muscle Evaluation Using Ultrasound in the Critically Ill
Critical illness is associated with ICU acquired weakness and diaphragmatic dysfunction. Ultrasound can evaluate the muscle mass non invasively and provides the ability for a muscle follow up during and after the ICU stay.
- Trial name
- ULTRAMUSCLE (NCT03550222)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Improve Adherence to Weak or Strong Opioid Analgesics at the Time of Care in Children With Hereditary Epidermolysis Bullosa
Hereditary epidermolysis bullosa (HEB) are rare genodermatoses, clinically characterized by epithelial and subepithelial fragility leading to the formation of blisters and spontaneous erosions on skin at the slightest contact…
- Trial name
- ODEB (NCT04853667)
- Testing
- Interview
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Heart Failure
A Study to Test Whether Vicadrostat (BI 690517) in Combination With Empagliflozin Helps People With Heart Failure and a Weak Pumping Function of the Left Side of the Heart
This study is open to adults with chronic heart failure (HF) who have a reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of less than 40%.
- Trial name
- NCT06935370
- Testing
- vicadrostat, empagliflozin
- Where
- 594 sites in United States, Argentina and 27 more
- Volunteers
- 4,200 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Neck Pain, Range of Motion
Comparative Effect of Neck Isometrics and Deep Cervical Flexion Exercises on Neck Pain Among Breastfeeding Females.
Neck pain is a common complaint among breastfeeding females, potentially attributed to sustained postures and muscle imbalance. Breastfeeding females experiencing neck pain, aged between 18-40 years, will be recruited through…
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Range of Motion, Muscle Weakness, Breastfeeding
- Trial name
- NCT06877728
- Testing
- Neck isometric exercises: 3 times weekly for 6 consecutive weeks (18 sessions)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Sarcopenia, Stroke, Acute
Effects of Mobility Dose on Discharge Disposition in Critically Ill Stroke Patients
The primary aim of the study is to assess the mobility dose in neurocritical care patients with ischemic stroke or intracranial hemorrhage and its effects on discharge disposition and patient outcomes.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Stroke, Acute, Muscle Weakness, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- NCT03347656
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Depression, Old Age; Debility
Assessment of Depression Levels in Elderly Patients With an Orthopedic Fracture Compared to Patients After a Stroke.
Depression is common among elderly patients hospitalized due to acute conditions like strokes or osteoporotic fractures. It has significant impacts on quality of life, hospitalization rates, and mortality.
- Conditions
- Depression, Old Age; Debility, Stroke, Fractures, Bone
- Trial name
- NCT06570356
- Testing
- Geriatric Depression Scale - 15
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shmuel Harofeh Hospital, Geriatric Medical Center
COVID-19, Cardiopulmonary Disease
Comparing Inpatient COVID-19 Outcomes in 2 Different PT Dosing Groups
The objective of this study is to compare the effects of twice-a-day 15-minute sessions of inpatient physical therapy (PT) to the standard daily 30 minute sessions.
- Conditions
- COVID-19, Cardiopulmonary Disease, Weakness, Muscle, Hypoxia
- Trial name
- CCPT (NCT04844307)
- Testing
- Shorter duration higher frequency PT, Standard PT
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Ankylosing Spondylitis, Muscle Weakness
Muscle Architecture in Ankylosing Spondylitis
The goal of this observational study is to determine whether there is a decrease in muscle mass and the relationship between lower extremity skeletal muscle mass, muscle strength and disease activity in Ankylosing spondylitis.
- Conditions
- Ankylosing Spondylitis, Muscle Weakness, Rheumatic Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT06226792
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif 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
Shoulder Weakness Following Neck Dissection Surgery
A Study to Assess the Efficacy of Early Physical Therapy Intervention Following a Modified Unilateral Neck Dissection for Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
This study will determine whether patients who receive regular physical therapy immediately following a modified neck dissection surgery will report decreased shoulder disability, decreased pain, improved or maintained shoulder…
- Trial name
- NCT01729065
- Testing
- Physical therapy intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
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