Clinical trials: Functional Capacity
Schizophrenia
Clinical Trial of Iclepertin Effect on Cognition and Functional Capacity in Schizophrenia (CONNEX-2)
This study is open to adults with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia can affect the way a person thinks, their memory and their mental functioning.
- Trial name
- NCT04846881
- Testing
- Iclepertin
- Where
- 127 sites in United States, Argentina and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 611 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
An Efficacy Study of GSK2269557 Added to Standard Care in Subjects With an Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of GSK2269557 administered in addition to standard of care in adult subjects diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- NCT02294734
- Testing
- GSK2269557
- Where
- 17 sites in Belgium, Denmark and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Peripheral Arterial Disease
A Research Study to Compare a Medicine Called Semaglutide Against Placebo in People With Peripheral Arterial Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
This study is done to see if semaglutide has an effect on walking ability compared with placebo (dummy medicine) in people with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- STRIDE (NCT04560998)
- Testing
- Semaglutide
- Where
- 283 sites in United States, Austria and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 792 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Fontan Circulation
The Effects of Sildenafil on Exercise Function and Capacity in Patients With Fontan Circulation
The study will test the hypothesis that a single dose of sildenafil can increase the exercise capacity of pediatric patients with a Fontan Circulation.
- Trial name
- NCT00964782
- Testing
- Sildenafil, Sildenafil 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Morbid Obesity, Bariatric Surgery Candidate
EPO2-PV: Evaluation of Pre-Oxygenation Conditions in Morbidly Obese Volunteer: Effect of Position and Ventilation Mode
The risk of complications associated with airway management in obese patients is significant. The results of pre-oxygenation allow a prolonged non-hypoxic apnea time for the clinician.
- Trial name
- EPO2-PV (NCT02121808)
- Testing
- NIPPV, Tidal volume
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Dietary Nitrate and Exercise to Augment Exercise Training Benefits in Subjects With DM+PAD
The hypothesis of this proposal is that in subjects with Type II diabetes mellitus (T2D) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) with intermittent claudication (IC), regular consumption of a high nitrate supplement which raises…
- Trial name
- DM+PAD (NCT01785524)
- Testing
- Beetroot Juice (Beet-It Stamina Shot) and Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Spinal Cord Injuries, Deglutition Disorders
Respiratory Capacity and Swallowing Function in Spinal Disorders: A Pilot Study
This study is part of a larger grant, for which the overall goal is to collect measurements of liquid flow through the oropharynx (i.e., mouth and throat) during swallowing.The focus of this study is to evaluate the flow of…
- Trial name
- NCT04114604
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Mobility Limitation
Wheeled Mobility for Preventing Pressure Ulcers
The proposed clinical trial is aimed at demonstrating the important role wheelchairs play in preventing pressure ulcers (bed sores).
- Trial name
- RCT-WC2 (NCT01275313)
- Testing
- Lightweight wheelchair, Skin Protection Cushion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 258 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Physical Training and Heart Rate Variability in COPD
To contrast the potential effects of physical exercise training program (PTP) of a 6 versus 12 weeks on cardiac autonomic modulation by linear and non-linear heart rate variability (HRV) indices and functional capacity in…
- Trial name
- NCT01889563
- Testing
- Physical Exercise Training Program Exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Respiratory Compliance, Functional Residual Capacity
Rescue Antenatal Steroids and Pulmonary Function Tests in Preterm Infants
One course of steroids given to a mother before a premature delivery helps the lungs of the premature infant and decreases breathing problems.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Compliance, Functional Residual Capacity, Pulmonary Function Testing
- Trial name
- NCT00669383
- Testing
- betamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Schizophrenia
Evaluating Two Types of Cognitive Training in Veterans With Schizophrenia
Cognitive dysfunction is a major contributor to the poor community outcome of individuals with schizophrenia. Developing more effective cognitive remediation interventions is imperative to improve the daily lives of affected…
- Trial name
- NCT01891721
- Testing
- Brain Fitness Program (BFP), Cognitive Package (Cogpack), Commercial Computer Games (Sporcle)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cancer, Skin Fibroblasts
Nicotinamide Riboside on Mitochondrial Function in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
Background: Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is a vitamin B3 dietary supplement. It may help improve muscle function, that may in turn may improve a person s exercise capacity.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Skin Fibroblasts, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT03789175
- Testing
- Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Chronic Kidney Disease
Exercise Trial in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is exceedingly common in older adults, in whom it is associated with impairment in cognition and physical function.
- Trial name
- AWARD (NCT01462097)
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise training, Health Education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Huntington's Disease
Randomized, Placebo Controlled Study Of The Efficacy And Safety Of PF-02545920 In Subjects With Huntington's Disease
This study is a 26 week, randomized, parallel group, double blind comparison of PF-02545920 5 mg, PF-02545920 20 mg, and placebo dosed BID in the treatment of motor impairment of subjects with Huntington's Disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02197130
- Testing
- PF-02545920
- Where
- 57 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 272 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Heart Failure
Effects of Echo-optimization of Left Ventricular Assist Devices on Functional Capacity (VAFRACT)
After the implantation of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), many patients continue to experience exercise intolerance. LVAD echo guided optimization (EO) determines a more favorable hemodynamic profile and could provide an…
- Trial name
- VAFRACT (NCT03937570)
- Testing
- echo-optimization
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
Spinal Cord Injuries
Improving Ventilatory Capacity in Those With Chronic High Level SCI
The purpose of this study is to find out if taking the drug Buspar will increase breathing capacity in individuals with spinal cord injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT05041322
- Testing
- Buspirone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes
Evaluating the Effects of a Study Medication on Exercise Function in Type 2 Diabetes
People who are overweight or who have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have higher levels of certain fats in their blood. The blood vessels and heart of most of these individuals do not work normally and people with T2DM also have…
- Trial name
- AcT2 (NCT01580813)
- Testing
- Acipimox
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Frailty
Enhancing Functional Capacity in Older Adults With Short Session High Intensity Interval Training
Frailty is a clinical condition of poor physiological reserve that increases risks for adverse health outcomes including falls, hospitalization and mortality.
- Trial name
- HIIT-VA (NCT03750006)
- Testing
- Short session HIIT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Healthy
Impacts of a Combined Berry Extract Supplement on Vascular Function and Oxygen Utility Capacity in Young Adults
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impacts of a combined berry extract supplement (hawthorn berry, tart cherry, and bromelain extracts) on total antioxidant capacity, endothelial function, blood pressure, oxygen…
- Trial name
- NCT04312022
- Testing
- Berry extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure
PUFAs and Left Ventricular Function in Heart Failure
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that n-3 PUFAs improve left ventricular systolic function in patients with stable chronic HF secondary to nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (NICM).
- Trial name
- CS-PUFA-02 (NCT01223703)
- Testing
- n-3 PUFAs
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 133 people
- Sponsor
- Università degli Studi di Brescia