Clinical trials: Muscle Function
Exercise
Effects of Pilates on Respiratory Mechanics
The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of a fitness program from the application of Pilates on lung function, thoracoabdominal mobility and respiratory muscle strength in women.
- Trial name
- NCT01841385
- Testing
- Pilates method
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba
Frail Elderly, Aging
Targeting Aging With a Ketone Ester for Function in Frailty
This study aims to find out if a food supplement that contains a naturally occurring substance, ketones, can help to improve strength and general wellness in adults at, or over the age of 65 years who are experiencing a slight…
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly, Aging, Immune Function, Muscle Function
- Trial name
- TAKEOFF (NCT06645847)
- Testing
- Ketone ester
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Buck Institute for Research on Aging
Congenital Heart Disease, Single Ventricle
Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Skeletal Muscle Evaluation Postoperative in Fontan Patients: Effects of Exercise Training
Introduction: The Fontan operation is the surgical treatment in most patients with either anatomic or functional single ventricles.
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, Single Ventricle, Univentricular Heart
- Trial name
- NCT02283255
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise Training, Inspiratory Muscle Training, No Exercise Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
25-hydroxyvitamin D Concentration (Vitamin D Status)
D-Light Intervention
Vitamin D insufficiency has become a global concern, with low vitamin D status associated with bone disorders, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
- Trial name
- D-Light (NCT02495584)
- Testing
- Fortified milk (10µg vitamin D3), 10µg vitamin D3 supplement
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ulster
Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased
Cranial Laser Reflex Technique for Hamstring Function
Purpose: To conduct a pilot study of the effect of Cranial Laser Reflex Technique (CLRT) compared with sham laser on hamstring muscle flexibility, strength, and pain pressure threshold.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased, Muscle Pain, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- CLRTHam (NCT03044106)
- Testing
- CLRT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Healthy, Obesity
Mitochondrial Function in Circulating Cells and Muscle Tissue
The main goal of this project is to determine whether mitochondrial function in circulating cells is related to that measured in the muscle fibers of the same subjects.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Obesity, Insulin Sensitivity, Women
- Trial name
- MitoWomen (NCT02700698)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Obesity, Diabetes, Nutrition, Physical Health, Body Composition Changes
The Role of Nutrition in Muscle Function of Bariatric Surgery Patients
Current recommendations for protein intake after bariatric surgery are not based on strong scientific evidence. It remains unclear how much protein should be eaten to minimize muscle loss and preserve the metabolism and function…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Diabetes, Nutrition, Physical Health, Body Composition Changes, Muscle Function, Handgrip Strength Test, Protein Metabolism
- Trial name
- NCT06680492
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Concordia University, Montreal
Exercise Training
Football 4 Health in Middle-aged to Older Adults
Ageing in humans is accompanied by a progressive decline in lower-limb muscle power production. In addition to a decline in musculoskeletal fitness, ageing is associated with a reduction in cardiovascular and metabolic fitness.
- Trial name
- NCT05722899
- Testing
- Football training
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
KINESIOTAPING, NEUROMUSCULAR TAPING
Acute Effect of Forearm Neuromuscular Taping on Pain, Biological and Functional Variables Post-exercise.
This study aims to evaluate the acute effect of neuromuscular taping applied to the forearm on maximal grip strength, pressure pain threshold, and muscle oxygenation in healthy university athletes after exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT06993857
- Testing
- Neuromuscular taping applied with no tension, Neuromuscular taping applied with distal-to-proximal tension, Neuromuscular taping applied with proximal-to-distal tension
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- European University of Madrid
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Effects of Diaphragm and Abdominal Muscle Training on PFT and Dyspnea Among COPD Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients.
It will be a randomized control trial at Services Hospital Lahore through convenience sampling technique which will be allocated through simple random sampling through sealed opaque enveloped in to Group A and Group B .
- Trial name
- NCT05587829
- Testing
- • Diaphragmatic breathing technique, basic breathing technique
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Urinary Dysfunction
Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Combined With Bladder Training on Some Parametrs of Men With Urinary Frequency
This prospective, single-center, parallel-group, assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial will include 120 voluntary male participants who have had complaints of urinary frequency for at least 3 months and meet the inclusion…
- Trial name
- NCT07719400
- Testing
- Bladder training plus pelvic floor muscle training, Bladder Training
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bingol University
Exercise Induced Asthma
Kt and Myofascial Release in Exc Asthma
Purpose of this study was to compare between the effects of kinesio tap and myofascial release of respiratory muscles on exercise induced asthma
- Trial name
- NCT05703334
- Testing
- Kinesio tap
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis
Effect of Hip and Core Muscle Strengthening for Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis: A Feasibility Study
The purpose of this research is to develop and test the feasibility of an exercise intervention for persons with painful knee osteoarthritis involving the patella (kneecap).
- Trial name
- NCT02825238
- Testing
- Supervised exercise program
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The Effect of Acupuncture Therapy on Cognitive Function in Post-COVID-19 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Background of study: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a common sequela after SARS-CoV-2 infection(COVID-19). Cognitive dysfunction is one of the most common debilitating symptoms in ME/CFS.
- Trial name
- NCT07357688
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xi Wu
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Aerobic Training in Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type III
Spinal muscular atrophy type III, (SMAIII) is a disease in the nerve cells in the spinal cord which leads to to progressive muscle weakness and atrophy. No effective treatment is available for SMA.
- Trial name
- NCT02003937
- Testing
- Aerobic conditioning
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Healthy Volunteers, Muscle Strength
Effect of Single-Session HVPGS on Hand Grip Strength and Reaction Time in Healthy Individuals
The aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the immediate (acute) effects of a single session of High-Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation (HVPGS) on hand muscle strength and reaction time in healthy adults.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Muscle Strength, Reaction Time, Neuromuscular Function
- Trial name
- NCT07745829
- Testing
- High-Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation (HVPGS)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Exercise Physiology, Muscle Strength and Oxygenation
Effects of Squat Variations on Quadriceps Muscle Thickness and Strength
The study was conducted using a randomized controlled trial design. This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of traditional and heel-elevated squat training on quadriceps muscle thickness and knee extensor…
- Trial name
- NCT07700641
- Testing
- Tradional Squat Group, Heel-Elevated Squat Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Forward Head Posture
Effects of Forward Head Posture on Cervical Proprioception, Muscle Endurance, and Cardiopulmonary Function During Cognitive-Motor Tasks Among University Students
Forward head posture is commonly observed among university students and may influence cervical sensorimotor function and physiological responses during functional activities.
- Trial name
- NCT07403422
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abeer Abdrabo
Aortic Regurgitation
Diastolic Dysfunction in Aortic Regurgitation
Follow-up study in patients with severe aortic regurgitation after successful valve replacement. Systolic and diastolic function were assessed and persistent diastolic dysfunction was observed late (7-10 years) after operation.
- Trial name
- NCT00976625
- Testing
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Scapular Dyskinesis, Cervicalgia
Global Postural Reeducation and Segmental Exercises in Patients With Scapular Dyskinesis and Cervicalgia
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of global postural reeducation relative to segmental exercises in the treatment of scapular dyskinesis with cervicalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT01568840
- Testing
- Global Postural Reeducation Group, Segmental Exercises Group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericordia de Sao Paulo