Clinical trials: Contraction
Evaluation of Muscle Contraction in People With PD
EMG to Detect and Monitor Freezing of Gait Among People With Parkinson's Disease
The main goal of this study is to evaluate, via EMG (electromyography) system, the muscle activity in the lower limbs, to understand the contribution of the muscle activity to FOG (freezing of gait) in Parkinson's patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05693207
- Testing
- EMG
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Epiretinal Membrane, Internal Limiting Membrane Wrinkling
Fovea ERM After Fovea-sparing ILM Peeling
To report cases who had received previous fovea-sparing internal limiting peeling membrane and developed secondary fovea epiretinal membrane contraction
- Trial name
- NCT04445142
- Testing
- fovea-sparing internal limiting membrane peeling
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Changhua Christian Hospital
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Study of the Effects Strengthening Exercises in Individuals With ALS
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is the most common motor neuron disease MND) among adults. Motor neurons in the spinal cord, brain stem, and cerebral motor cortex degenerate and create a variety of upper (UMN) and lower motor…
- Trial name
- NCT00204464
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
ELGAN (22-28SA), Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborns
Cardiovascular Immaturity in Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborns: a Fundamental Prospective Study
Birth is a major turning point in the life of the newborn, as it moves from intrauterine life to extrauterine life. This sudden transition forces the newborn to adapt quickly.
- Conditions
- ELGAN (22-28SA), Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborns, Cardiovascular Immaturity
- Trial name
- ELGAN AMINES (NCT06737965)
- Testing
- Medical abortion, Foetopathology exam, Outcomes mesurement
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Cardiac Arrhythmia
EnSite Precision Observational Study
This document is a clinical investigation plan (CIP) for the EnSite Precision Observational Study. This clinical study is intended to quantify and characterize the usage of the EnSite Precision™ Cardiac Mapping System (Software…
- Trial name
- NCT03260244
- Testing
- cardiac mapping and radiofrequency ablation procedure
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,065 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
General Anaesthesia, Muscle Weakness
Electromagnetic Stimulation of the Phrenic Nerve of Intubated Patients
Ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction is a common issue in critically ill patients. Muscle stimulation has shown to have beneficial effects in muscle groups on the extremities.
- Trial name
- STIMIT-I (NCT04946110)
- Testing
- Electromagnetic stimulation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Stroke, Spasticity, Muscle
Impact of Muscular Fatigability on Spastic Co-contractions After Stroke Patients
This study evaluates the effects of an isokinetic fatigue protocol of the quadriceps on the amount of co-contractions of this last with the hamstrings during a maximal isometric flexion movement in hemiparetic stroke patients.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Spasticity, Muscle, Muscle Fatigue, Gait, Hemiplegic
- Trial name
- COCON (NCT03342820)
- Testing
- Muscle fatigue
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Chronic Neck Pain
Effects of Post Isometric Relaxation as Compared to Post Isometric Stretching Muscle Energy Technique in the Management of Neck Pain: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to compare the effects of post-isometric relaxation (PIR) and post isometric stretching (PIS) techniques on reducing neck pain, improving range of motion, and decreasing neck disability in individuals with neck…
- Trial name
- NCT07328256
- Testing
- Post Isometric Relaxation, Post Isometric Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Uterine Contractions; Prolonged, Fetal Heart Rate or Rhythm Abnormality Affecting Fetus
A Home Telemonitoring System for Wearable Fetal-ECG and EHG Acquisition During Pregnancy
The goal of this observational is to compare in describing fetal health conditions. The main questions it aims to answer are: fetal electrocardiogram (fetal heart rate and fetal rhythm) electrohysterography (uterine…
- Conditions
- Uterine Contractions; Prolonged, Fetal Heart Rate or Rhythm Abnormality Affecting Fetus, Pregnancy Related, Home Range
- Trial name
- AHTSWFEADP (NCT06031142)
- Testing
- use wearable devices to monitoring fetal health conditions.
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Prematurity
Pilot Study of Electronic Uterine Contraction Inhibitor
The objective is to test a novel paradigm for the inhibition of human preterm uterine contractions. The study hypothesis is that human preterm contractions can be safely inhibited with a weak electrical current provided by an…
- Trial name
- PSEUCI (NCT00994058)
- Testing
- Electrical Inhibition (EI) Uterine Pacemaker
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Winthrop University Hospital
Preterm Contractions
Uterine Contractions Under Blue Light
The objective in the current study is to test the hypothesis that nocturnal uterine contractions in preterm women can be suppressed by brief ocular exposure to blue light.The Olcese lab at Florida State University identified a…
- Trial name
- NCT03691740
- Testing
- Ocular light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Weaning Failure, Respiratory Paralysis
The Relationship Between Trans-diaphragmatic Pressure and Diaphragmatic Contraction
Through this study the investigators aim to clarify the relationship between trans-diaphragmatic pressure and various parameters of the diaphragmatic contraction evaluated by ultrasound.
- Conditions
- Weaning Failure, Respiratory Paralysis, Respiratory Failure
- Trial name
- NCT03802383
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)
Use of Adenosine to Determine the Electrophysiological Mechanism of Premature Ventricular Contractions
Unblinded, controlled, non-randomized, mechanistic study to determine whether physiological mechanisms underlying PVC are sensitive to adenosine.
- Trial name
- NCT03218137
- Testing
- Adenosine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Sarcopenia, Elderly
Alternative to Gait Speed in Sarcopenia Assessment
This study aims to assess the reliability of the Elbow Performance Test as an upper extremity-based alternative for evaluating sarcopenia severity.
- Trial name
- NCT07065448
- Testing
- physical performance tests
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Neck Pain
The Impact of Muscle Energy Technique and Aromatherapy
Individuals with nonspecific neck pain who work at a desk will be included in the study. Individuals will be examined in 3 groups: Muscle energy technique (MET), aromatherapy and control group.
- Trial name
- NCT06931314
- Testing
- Aromatherapy massage, Muscle Energy Technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Ayça Aytar
Cesarean Delivery
An Observational Study Measuring in a Non-invasive Approach the Nociception Level Index and Its Association With Pain and Anxieiy Perception Evaluated by Questionnaires, in Awake Women During Elective Cesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anesthesiaanxiety
The Nociception Level (NOL) Index is a multiparametric, non-invasive monitor that objectively assesses nociception by integrating several autonomic physiological signals.
- Trial name
- NCT07726316
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Grach
Stroke
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Voluntary Muscle Contraction in Chronic Hemiplegic Stroke Patients
This single-blinded randomized controlled trial will be conducted at the Physical Therapy Department of the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital after approval from the Institute Research Ethics Board.
- Trial name
- NCT07458750
- Testing
- Conventional physiotherapy, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation and voluntary muscle contraction
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
PVC - Premature Ventricular Contraction, Myocarditis
Role of Novel ILR in the Management of PVCs
This prospective, observational study is a single center clinical registry of patients referred for management of symptomatic or asymptomatic Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs). Subjects will be followed through 12 months.
- Trial name
- NCT06060548
- Testing
- Monitoring of patients presenting with PVCs
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kansas City Heart Rhythm Research Foundation
Healthy Volunteers
Hamstring/Quadriceps Ratio in CrossFit
Crossfit® is a high-intensity physical training plan based on a program that includes exercises such as running, weight lifting and gymnastic movements.
- Trial name
- HQCROSS (NCT05500729)
- Testing
- Hamstrings maximal voluntary isometric contraction., Quadriceps maximal voluntary isometric contraction
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Camila Velo Etcheverry
Muscle Oxygenation
Evaluation of Muscle Oxygen With MRI
Demonstration of soft tissue hypoxia on MRI using external compression and muscle contraction.
- Trial name
- NCT07638384
- Testing
- Compression and Contraction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai