Clinical trials: Muscle Composition
Blood Pressure
Health Effects of Increasing Muscle Activation While Sitting in Office Workers
Previous research suggests that prolonged sitting increases risk for cardiometabolic diseases and the risk factors associated with cardiometabolic diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT02855541
- Testing
- DeskCycle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Oxidative Stress, Muscle Strength
The Effects of Antioxidant Supplementation on Multiple Endurance Race Performance, Physiology, and Recovery.
Thirty active male and female athletes will be recruited for the study. Subjects will be examined at baseline for VO2max performance.
- Conditions
- Oxidative Stress, Muscle Strength, Resistance Training, Body Composition
- Trial name
- NCT04314596
- Testing
- Cross Training Course, Oceanix
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Applied Science & Performance Institute
Stroke, Spasticity
Pilot Study on Muscle, Tendon, and Neural Changes Post-Botulinum Toxin Injections in Post-stroke Spastic Equinovarus
Poststroke spasticity significantly impairs function, particularly through the development of pes equinovarus. Botulinum toxin A (BoNT) injections into the medial gastrocnemius (MG) are a first-line treatment.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Spasticity, Equinovarus Foot
- Trial name
- NCT06767631
- Testing
- threedimensional freehand ultrasound and instrumented spasticity assessment
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
HIV, AIDS
The Effects of Anabolic Steroids and Protease Inhibitors on People Living With HIV/AIDS
The main aim of the study is to investigate the combined effects of using anabolic steroids and protease inhibitors on fat metabolism and body composition of People Living with HIV/AIDS.
- Conditions
- HIV, AIDS, Lipodystrophy, Hyperlipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT00202241
- Testing
- testosterone injection
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Queen's University
Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Arthritis Pilot for Preserving Muscle While Losing Weight
The purpose of this research study is to see whether wearing a weighted vest during a period of active weight loss can decrease the loss of muscle and bone that occurs during weight loss.
- Trial name
- APPLE (NCT02239939)
- Testing
- Vest, Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Dehydration, Hyperhydration
Effects of Hydration Changes on Neuromuscular Function of Athletes
Greater muscular strength and power are relevant qualities for athletic success and decreased injury rate. It is known that dehydration impairs muscular strength and power, although the explanation for this association is not…
- Trial name
- H2OAthletes (NCT05380089)
- Testing
- Increasing water intake
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Motricidade Humana
Aging, Sarcopenia
Effect of Immunocal® With Exercise Versus Casein With Exercise on Aging Processes in Elderly Persons
Aging is typically associated with a decrease in skeletal muscle mass and muscle function, which contributes decisively to disability in old age and to the loss of quality of life.Resistance exercise can increase muscle strength…
- Trial name
- NCT00935610
- Testing
- Immunocal, Casein
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Immunotec Inc.
Body Weight, Healthy
Whey Protein Supplementation and Resistance Training in Older Women With Sarcopenic Obesity.
The main purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of whey protein following resistance training on body composition, muscular strength, functional capacity, and plasma-metabolism biomarkers in older women with…
- Trial name
- NCT03752359
- Testing
- whey protein
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Obesity & Overweight, Post-bariatric Surgery
Concurrent Exercise Effects in Post-Bariatric Patients
This study aims to evaluate the effect of a 5-week concurrent exercise program (aerobic and resistance training) on muscle quality, body composition, functional response, and quality of life in individuals undergoing bariatric…
- Trial name
- BAR-EX (NCT07423780)
- Testing
- Concurrent Exercise Program, Usual Metabolic Rehabilitation Program
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autónoma de Chile
Acute Stroke
Body Composition and Acute Stroke
Body composition appears to be a prognostic factor for the severity and functional outcome of stroke patients. In this study the prognostic value of two bioimpedance parameters will be studied (skeletal mass index and phase…
- Trial name
- PREDISTROKE (NCT06589297)
- Testing
- Modified Rankin scale
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans
Stroke, Acute
Sarcopenia in the Acute Stroke
Regardless of the cause of immobilization, within days or weeks there is rapidly a decrease in strength and muscle mass, which can lead to sarcopenia.
- Trial name
- SARCOSTROKE (NCT06603701)
- Testing
- Bioimpedancemetry, Dynamometry
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans
Weakness Acquired in the ICU, Muscle Wasting
Muscle and Subcutaneous Tissue Variation by Ultrasound and Impedance Linked to Fluid Balance in ICU Patients
This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the relationship between variations in muscle thickness and subcutaneous tissue, measured by ultrasound, and fluid compartments, evaluated using bioelectrical impedance analysis…
- Conditions
- Weakness Acquired in the ICU, Muscle Wasting, Edema, Fluid Overload
- Trial name
- NCT06697470
- Testing
- Ultrasound and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for Muscle Thickness and Fluid Balance Assessment Translation
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Dr F Duprez
Cardiovascular Diseases, Sarcopenic Obesity
A High-PRotein Mediterranean Diet and Resistance Exercise for Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiovascular disease is responsible for a quarter of all deaths in the UK and risk seems to be higher in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) with lower body weight which may be due to sarcopenci obesity (SO) or low muscle mass with…
- Trial name
- PRiMER (NCT04272073)
- Testing
- High-Protein Mediterranean Diet, Resistance Exercise, Standard Dietary Advice
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Liverpool John Moores University
Aging, Cognitive Decline
Augmented Reality Treadmill Walking for Cognitive and Physical Health in Older Adults
This study evaluated the feasibility and health effects of using augmented reality (AR) treadmill walking in older adults. Sixty community-dwelling adults aged 65 to 80 years were randomly assigned to either an AR treadmill group…
- Conditions
- Aging, Cognitive Decline, Sarcopenia, Mobility Limitation
- Trial name
- ART-Walk (NCT07074613)
- Testing
- Traditional Treadmill Walking, JOHNSON 8.1T treadmill with Passport AR system
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan College of Performing Arts
Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
Effect of Home Rehabilitation on State of Patients With PAH, HFREF and IHD
The aim of the study is to evaluate the influence of physical training and respiratory rehabilitation performed by patients at home on quality of life, symptoms, physical endurance, force of respiratory and skeletal muscles and…
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction, Ischemic Heart Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03780803
- Testing
- home cardiac rehabilitation and respiratory rehabilitation
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Bialystok
Muscle Development
Whole Milk Versus Whey Protein Supplement and Resistance Exercise
The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of consuming protein supplement (whey) compared to whole milk immediately after bouts of resistance training on muscular strength and body composition.
- Trial name
- NCT01580189
- Testing
- Whey protein, Chocolate milk, Sugar
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Nutrition Status
The Impact of Preoperative Nutrition Intervention on Muscle Mass Preserve in Older Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery
Sarcopenia-the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength-is a major clinical issue, especially in surgical patients with malignancy.
- Trial name
- NCT07262034
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Siriraj Hospital
Breast Cancer, Paclitaxel Adverse Reaction
Investigating Paclitaxel Toxicity in Breast Cancer: the Roles of Physical Activity and Body Composition.
This study looks into how a common breast cancer treatment, paclitaxel, can sometimes cause severe side effects that make it hard for patients to continue treatment.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Paclitaxel Adverse Reaction, Chemotherapeutic Toxicity, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
- Trial name
- PABTOX (NCT06387901)
- Testing
- Paclitaxel Chemotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Muscle Weakness, Muscle; Fatigue, Heart
The Impact of Beef on Muscle Fatigue in Older Adults
The goal of this controlled-feeding cross-over diet intervention is to compare a beef diet to a vegetarian diet on muscle fatigue in older adults.
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Muscle; Fatigue, Heart, Older Adults
- Trial name
- NCT05860088
- Testing
- Beef Diet, Vegetarian Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Crohn Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency
Effects of Supplementation of Vitamin D in Patients With Crohn's Disease
Thus, the aim of the current study is to assess the influence of vitamin D deficiency and, consequently, of serum calcium deficiency in the body composition, muscular activity, bone mineral density, fatigue, and exercise…
- Conditions
- Crohn Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, Fatigue, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT02704624
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Juiz de Fora