Clinical trials: Muscle Function
Sarcopenia, Dysphagia
Comparison of the Swallowing Functions in Sarcopenia and Dynapenia
The purpose of the study to investigate the comparison of the swallowing functions of the sarcopenia and dynapenia in older patients
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04960007
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
Voice Disorders
Brain Mapping of Voice Control
Some voice disorders are caused by uncontrolled muscle actions that affect the larynx or voice box. The purpose of this study is to understand 1) how the brain controls voice production; 2) how changes in sensation within the…
- Trial name
- NCT00066911
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Caloric Restriction, Body Composition
Long-Term Effects of Semaglutide on Body Composition and Performance in Running
Semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, has demonstrated significant weight-loss effects in people with obesity and/or type 2 diabetes, but its impact on exercise performance among lean, fit athletes remains unknown.
- Conditions
- Caloric Restriction, Body Composition, Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07874932
- Testing
- Semaglutide (SEMA)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Morten Hostrup, PhD
Hemophilia, Upper Extremity
Comparison of Upper Extremity Functional Performance in Hemophilic and Healthy Children
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the functional performance of the upper extremity joints (scapula, shoulder, elbow, and wrist) in haemophilic children and compare muscle strength and ADL limitations with…
- Conditions
- Hemophilia, Upper Extremity, Strength, Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06826209
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Sarcopenia
Creatine HCl Supplementation in Sarcopenia: A Randomized Controlled Study
The CONCRET-SARCOPA trial is a 12-week, double-blind, randomized controlled study designed to evaluate the efficacy of creatine HCl supplementation in older adults with sarcopenia.
- Trial name
- SARCOPA (NCT07285226)
- Testing
- Experimental 1, Experimental 2
- Where
- Serbia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Center for Health Sciences, Serbia
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
Muscle Weakness, Muscle Atrophy
Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Combined With Blood Flow Restriction on Muscular and Cardiovascular Function
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has recently been combined with blood flow restriction (BFR) in controlled trials and has shown increased muscular strength and size compared with NMES and BFR on their own.
- Trial name
- NCT03662555
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Mary's University, Twickenham
Vitamin D Deficiency, Sarcopenia
Impact of Vitamin D on 25-hydroxyvitamin D Levels and Physical Function
This one-year study will test the hypothesis that supplementation with vitamin D will improve lower extremity muscle performance in older men and women with vitamin D insufficiency.
- Trial name
- NCT02293187
- Testing
- vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Effects of KT and Scapular Stabilization Exercises.
The distance between the acromion bone and the head of the humerus narrows in subacromial impingement syndrome. This narrowing leads to the compression of sensitive structures and results in pain and decreased functional…
- Trial name
- NCT06688214
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping treatment, Scapular Stabilization Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sehat Medical Complex
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Sexual Function
Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise During Pregnancy
This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of pelvic floor muscle exercises during pregnancy on sexual function, lower urinary tract symptoms and birth process.
- Trial name
- NCT06279455
- Testing
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Stroke, Spasticity, Muscle
Analysis of the Correlation Between Ultrasound Imaging and Functional Parameters in the Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle in Post-stroke Patients With Spasticity in the Lower Limb
The goal of this observational study is to understand the impact of spasticity on muscle changes and functional performance in stroke patients with lower limb spasticity in comparison to non-stroke individuals.
- Trial name
- US-function (NCT06411587)
- Testing
- Ultrasound imaging and functional assessment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Muscle Fatigue, Muscle Strength
Short Term Omega-3 Supplementation on Performance
Nerves are the rate limiting factor that control muscle function. However, it is unknown if a nutritional supplement can change the nerve-muscle interaction, and therefore alter human performance.
- Trial name
- NCT02014233
- Testing
- Omega-3, Olive oil
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Sarcopenic Obesity, Sarcopenia
Lifestyle Modifications for the Treatment of Sarcopenic Obesity
This study evaluates the addition of a high-protein energy-restricted diet to exercise in the treatment of sarcopenic obesity in people aged 65 and over.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenic Obesity, Sarcopenia, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT02379026
- Testing
- Protein Drink/Diet, Exercise, Vitamin D3
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen Margaret University
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Idiopathic Short Stature
Skeletal Muscle Effects of GH in Boys
The purpose of the study is to measure the functional effects of recombinant GH in skeletal muscle, in addition to growth promotion, in short prepubertal boys with either growth hormone deficiency or idiopathic short stature.
- Trial name
- NCT04020913
- Testing
- Somatropin injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Tendon Stiffness With Age
Muscle-Tendon Mechanics During Locomotor Tasks, Efficacy of Collagen Supplementation for Older Adults
Older adults are at higher risks of tripping and falling than young adults. These falls may lead to serious injuries (bone fractures, head trauma…) and premature death. They also have an important economic cost for the society.
- Trial name
- NCT03563261
- Testing
- Collagen supplement group
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool John Moores University
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Supraspinatus Strain
The Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Prolotherapy On Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Rotator cuff tendinopathy is the common cause of shoulder pain in the working-age group and the elderly (1). The condition reported takes an average of 10 months or longer to recover.
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Supraspinatus Strain, PRP
- Trial name
- NCT04640662
- Testing
- Platelet-Rich Plasma, Prolotherapy
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Glycogen Storage Disease Type 2, Dystrophia Myotonica
An MRI Study on Muscular Diseases -Pompe Disease and Dystrophia Myotonica-
The aim of the project is to develop new Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging techniques for better diagnosis and monitoring of patients with muscular disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT02708784
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Neuromuscular Manifestations
Acute Effect of Static Stretching and Muscle Warming on the Functional Performance of College Volleyball Athletes
The purpose of this study is analyze the effects of static stretching and active warm up, isolated and associated, in functional performance of the lower limbs in college volleyball athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT02724124
- Testing
- Static Stretching, warm up, static stretching + warm up
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance
High-intensity Interval, Low Volume Training in Metabolic Syndrome
The primary objective of the study is to compare the efficacy of an intervention with high-intensity interval, low volume training (HIIT-LV) or continuous aerobic exercise (CAE) on insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity and…
- Trial name
- Intraining-MET (NCT03087721)
- Testing
- HIIT-LV, CAE
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Antioquia
Low Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Mechanical
Diaphragm Function in Low Back Pain People
Pathomechanism of nonspecific low back pain is not clear for the researchers yet. Our aim is to evaluate the function of one of the stabilizer muscles of the low back area. Diaphragm's postural function is evident.
- Trial name
- LBP_DIA (NCT05486858)
- Testing
- MSK ultrasonograpy, sitting Functional and Lateral Reach Test
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Szeged University
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