Clinical trials: Muscle Function
Hyponatremia
Impact of Hyponatremia on Muscle Strength, Gait and Cognitive Function
In this study patients with hyponatremia, defined as a serum sodium < 126 mmol/L on admission to the hospital will be tested for muscular power by use of a hand grip dynamometer, for cognitive function by use of the…
- Trial name
- NCT04020926
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Bürgerspital Solothurn
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
Torticollis Congenital
TAMO Therapy Versus Postural Control Exercise in Children With Congenital Muscular Torticollis
A randomized control trial was conducted through convenient sampling. 18 subjects were randomly allocated into two groups, group A received postural control exercises in addition to conventional therapy, while Group B received…
- Trial name
- NCT06015555
- Testing
- TAMO, Postural Control exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- khadija liaquat
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
Whole Body Vibration Therapy in Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are one of the common physical disabilities in childhood. For SMA, progressive muscle weakness and early fatigue hamper the mobility of the sufferers.
- Trial name
- NCT03056144
- Testing
- whole body vibration therapy
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Multiple Sclerosis, Urinary Incontinence
Effects of Spinal Stabilization on the Pelvic Floor in Women With Multiple Sclerosis
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of spinal stabilization exercises focusing on the pelvic floor on core stability, urinary symptoms and pelvic floor muscle function in women with Multiple Sclerosis and…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Urinary Incontinence, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
- Trial name
- NCT07074587
- Testing
- Pelvic floor muscle exercises, Spinal stabilization exercises focusing on the pelvic floor + Pelvic floor muscle exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Duchene Muscular Dystrophy
Home-Based Tele-Rehabilitation for Respiratory Function in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
This study evaluates the feasibility and preliminary clinical effects of a home-based tele-rehabilitation program aimed at improving respiratory function in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
- Trial name
- NCT07629284
- Testing
- Home-Based Respiratory Telerehabilitation Program
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Fibromyalgia
Development of Treatments Aiming at Improvement of Function in Patients With Chronic Widespread Pain
The study aims to evaluate the effects of adding supervised exercise in supplement to an educational self-management program, and to determine which subgroups would gain effects of the treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00545649
- Testing
- Exercise and education, Education
- Where
- 3 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- Göteborg University
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
De Quervain Disease
Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Ultrasonographic Changes in de Quervain Tenosynovitis
The current study will be conducted to explore the efficacy of ESWT on ultrasonographic changes, pain intensity level, upper limb function and hand grip strength in patients with de Quervain tenosynovitis.
- Trial name
- NCT05782114
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy, Traditional physical therapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Prediabetes, Obesity
Veterans Achieving Weight Loss and Optimizing Resilience-Using Protein
Diabetes is a major health concern in obese older Veterans, especially in those who are African American. The negative impact of diabetes on muscle and physical function contributes to metabolic as well as physical decline and is…
- Trial name
- VALOR-UP (NCT03835416)
- Testing
- Foods rich in high quality protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Diaphragm Dysfunction
Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Diaphragm Function in COPD Patients
This study investigates the effect of threshold inspiratory muscle training on diaphragm thickness and diaphragm excursion, measured using ultrasonography, in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- NCT07539974
- Testing
- Threshold Inspiratory Muscle Training, Philips Respironics Threshold IMT device
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Universitas Padjadjaran
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
Parkinson Disease (PD)
Effects of Dual-Task Training on Upper Extremity Function in Parkinson's Disease
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of dual-task training on upper extremity function and muscle thickness in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07536542
- Testing
- Dual-Task Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Functional Constipation (FC)
Implementation of Physical Therapy Protocol for Functional Constipation
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of standard medical treatment alone and the effects of adding different physiotherapy protocols to standard medical treatment on constipation severity…
- Trial name
- NCT07719504
- Testing
- Standard medical treatment, Maitland orthopedic manual therapy (MOMT), Russian current stimulation (ERS)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Lung Transplantation
Impact of Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) With Intermittent Variable Resistance (IVR) Versus Constant Resistance (CR) on Functional Capacity in Lung Transplantation (LTx) Patients (I-TRAIN-LTx Study)
Objectives: Primary Objective: To compare Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) in lung transplant (LT) patients between the use of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) with intermittent variable resistance (IVR) or constant resistance…
- Trial name
- I-TRAIN-LTx (NCT06963190)
- Testing
- Constant Resistance (CR), Intermittent Variable Resistance (IVR)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla
Neck Pain
The Effects of Two Different Home-exercise Programmes on Women Suffering Long Term Neck/Shoulder Muscle Pain
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of specific neck/shoulder muscle exercises on pain, function, biochemistry and psychological factors in women suffering chronic neck/shoulder pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01876680
- Testing
- Stretching and aerobic exercise, Strength training
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Linkoeping 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
Stroke, Spasticity
Early Injection of Botulinum Toxin on Motor Function and Gait Pattern in Stroke Patients
Spasticity, muscle weakness, abnormal gait pattern are co-morbidities commonly seen in stroke patients. They cause disabled condition of patients in activities of daily life and functional performance, and also accidental falls…
- Trial name
- NCT01817816
- Testing
- Botox_A, Botox_B
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Changhua Christian Hospital