Clinical trials: Muscle Activity
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Effect of Desipramine on Genioglossus Muscle Activity in Healthy Adults Study A
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common and has major health implications but treatment options are limited. OSA patients show a marked reduction in upper airway (UA) dilator muscle activity at sleep onset and this phenomenon…
- Trial name
- DESOSA (NCT02428478)
- Testing
- Desipramine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Shoulder Injury
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Following Acute Shoulder Injury Patients
Atrophy and weakness of the shoulder are a common problem following treatment of a number of shoulder and elbow pathologies. Even with relatively short periods of reduced activity, the magnitude of muscle loss can be quite…
- Trial name
- BFR (NCT06223373)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Spasticity
MEDITOXIN® Versus BOTOX® in the Treatment of Post-stroke Spasticity of the Upper Limb Spasticity
This study is a randomized, double blind, multi-center, active drug controlled, phase III clinical trial to compare the efficacy and safety of MEDITOXIN® versus BOTOX® in treatment of post stroke upper limb(wrist, finger, thumb)…
- Trial name
- NCT01313767
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Medy-Tox
Bladder Neoplasm, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of EN3348 (Mycobacterial Cell Wall-DNA Complex [MCC]) as Compared With Mitomycin C in the Intravesical Treatment of Subjects With BCG Recurrent/Refractory Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
This is a phase 3 randomized, active-controlled, open-label, multicenter study that will be conducted in approximately 120 investigational sites worldwide.
- Conditions
- Bladder Neoplasm, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local, Transitional Cell, Carcinoma, Carcinoma in Situ
- Trial name
- EMBARC-RF (NCT01200992)
- Testing
- EN3348, Mitomycin C
- Where
- 72 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Bioniche Life Sciences Inc.
Multiple Sclerosis
Isokinetic Exercises in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
The investigators evaluated the effects of isokinetic muscle strengthening exercises of the quadriceps and hamstring on muscle strength, joint position sense, pain, kinesiophobia and quality of life in patients with multiple…
- Trial name
- NCT03779724
- Testing
- exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Aksaray University Training and Research Hospital
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics (PK), and Activity of ATYR1940 in Participants With Muscular Dystrophy - Study Extension
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability profile of ATYR1940 in the treatment of adult participants with molecularly defined genetic muscular dystrophies.
- Trial name
- NCT02531217
- Testing
- ATYR1940
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Italy and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- aTyr Pharma, Inc.
Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease
IMPACT: Inactivity Monitoring and Physical Activity Controlled Trial
As individuals age, their physical activity decreases and sedentary time increases. Even small changes in these two behaviors can greatly decrease risks for several major health problems, including cardiovascular disease…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, Diabetes
- Trial name
- IMPACT (NCT01869348)
- Testing
- Monitor intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Femoral Artery Stenosis, Popliteal Artery Stenosis
Moxy Drug Coated Balloon vs. Standard Balloon Angioplasty for the Treatment of Femoropopliteal Arteries
The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the superior efficacy and non-inferior safety of the Moxy Drug Coated Balloon by direct comparison to standard percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) catheter for treatment of…
- Conditions
- Femoral Artery Stenosis, Popliteal Artery Stenosis, Femoral Artery Occlusion, Popliteal Artery Occlusion
- Trial name
- LEVANT 2 (NCT01412541)
- Testing
- Standard Uncoated Angioplasty Balloon, Moxy Drug Coated Balloon
- Where
- 54 sites in United States, Austria and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 532 people
- Sponsor
- C. R. Bard
Cerebral Palsy, Central Nervous System Diseases
Power Training Combined With Interval Treadmill Training
Ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP) experience walking limitations which negatively influence their ability to physically participate in day to day life.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Central Nervous System Diseases, Brain Damage, Chronic
- Trial name
- PT³ (NCT03625570)
- Testing
- Power training combined with interval treadmill training, Strength training combined with traditional treadmill training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis
A Study of Ustekinumab in Participants With Active Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis Who Have Not Adequately Responded to One or More Standard-of-care Treatments
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of ustekinumab in participants with active polymyositis (PM)/dermatomyositis (DM) despite receiving 1 or more standard-of-care treatments (for example, glucocorticoids and/or…
- Trial name
- NCT03981744
- Testing
- Ustekinumab 6 mg/kg, Ustekinumab 90 mg
- Where
- 32 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K.
Acute Pain
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of K-285 Compared With Menthol Gel for the Treatment of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) in the Lower Extremity
The purpose of this study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of K-285 compared with menthol gel for the treatment of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in the lower extremity.
- Trial name
- NCT04484428
- Testing
- K-285, Menthol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kowa Research Institute, Inc.
Stroke, Inflammation
Inflammatory Abnormalities in Muscle After Stroke: Effects of Exercise
The purpose of this study is to first define whether abnormalities of skeletal muscle are related to the presence of inflammation and to poor motor performance and whether this can be modified by exercise interventions.
- Trial name
- NCT00387712
- Testing
- Velocity based treadmill training, Duration based treadmill training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Fibromyalgia
Testing Mestinon and Exercise in Fibromyalgia
The purpose of this trial was to test the combined and independent effects of 6 months of exercise and Mestinon in people with fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT00535587
- Testing
- Exercise, pyridostigmine, Placibo
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Biological Activity of ATYR1940 in Adult Participants With Muscular Dystrophy
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability profile of ATYR1940 in the treatment of adult participants with molecularly defined genetic muscular dystrophies
- Trial name
- NCT02239224
- Testing
- ATYR1940
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, France and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- aTyr Pharma, Inc.
Sarcopenia, High Blood Pressure
The Impact of a Resistance Training Intervention on Blood Pressure Control in Older Adults With Sarcopenia
Current prevention and treatment of high blood pressure (BP) in sarcopenia, by non-pharmacological approaches remain limited and are far from optimal.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension
- Trial name
- INERTIA (NCT04255745)
- Testing
- progressive resistance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Unilateral Traumatic Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic
Determining the Potential Benefit of Powered Prostheses
The goal of this research is to determine the effectiveness of a powered prosthesis compared to an unpowered prosthesis during short bouts of walking, extended periods of walking (to fatigue), and performance in the community.
- Trial name
- NCT02828982
- Testing
- Powered ankle prosthesis, Dynamic Response Foot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Deanna H Gates
Graphomotor Impairment
Differences in Muscle Activity Patterns and Graphical Product Quality in Children With Graphomotor Impairment
Drawing on a vertical surface, rather than horizontal (such as blackboard) is often used by occupational therapists as a way of developing fine motor control and visual motor integration in children.
- Trial name
- NCT02501590
- Where
- 2 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loewenstein Hospital
Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia
Developing an Activity Pacing Framework: Feasibility and Acceptability
This study explores whether it is feasible to use a newly developed activity pacing framework to standardise how activity pacing is instructed by healthcare professionals in rehabilitation programmes for patients with chronic…
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03497585
- Testing
- Activity pacing framework
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Fibromyalgia
Pain Outcomes Comparing Yoga Versus Structured Exercise (POYSE) Trial
The Pain Outcomes comparing Yoga versus Structured Exercise (POYSE) Trial is a 2-arm parallel group, randomized clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of a yoga-based intervention (YOGA) with that of a structured exercise…
- Trial name
- POYSE (NCT01797263)
- Testing
- Yoga, Structured Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Exercise Therapy, Pain
Physical Exercise and Its Impact on Signs of Inflammation in Fibromyalgia
The study aims to compare low-intensive and high-intensive physical exercise and its impact on physical function, pain and signs of inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT00643006
- Testing
- Physical exercise, Active comparator: low intensive exercise
- Where
- 3 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Göteborg University