Clinical trials: Muscle Function
Peripheral Artery Disease
Metformin, Muscle Energetics, and Vascular Function in Older Adults With Peripheral Artery Disease
The investigators are doing this research study to find out if taking Metformin improves walking ability in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
- Trial name
- NCT01901224
- Testing
- Metformin 1000 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Becker Muscular Dystrophy
(-)- Epicatechin Becker Muscular Dystrophy
This is a 48-week open-label extension of our initial proof-of-concept study (UCD0113) in patients with Becker muscular dystrophy who participated in the earlier trial.
- Trial name
- NCT03236662
- Testing
- (-)-Epicatechin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Craig McDonald, MD
Fibromyalgia
Growth Hormone in Neuroendocrine Dysfunction With Severe Fibromyalgia Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of recombinant human growth hormone (r-hGH) treatment in severe fibromyalgia subjects with growth axis dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT00933686
- Testing
- Saizen®
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Mitochondrial Function, Physical Function
Resveratrol to Enhance Vitality and Vigor in Elders
Resveratrol, a compound found in red wine and dark-skinned grapes, will improve the function of mitochondria (energy producing components) within the leg muscles of moderate functioning older adults.
- Trial name
- REVIVE (NCT02123121)
- Testing
- Resveratrol 1000 mg/day, Resveratrol 1500 mg/day, Vegetable cellulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Use of (-)-Epicatechin in the Treatment of Becker Muscular Dystrophy (Pilot Study)
(-)-Epicatechin will be evaluated for the treatment of progressive muscle loss and impaired skeletal muscle function in Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01856868
- Testing
- (-)-epicatechin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Craig McDonald, MD
Chronic Kidney Disease
Intradialytic Progressive Resistance Training for Maintenance Haemodialysis Patients
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a 12 week progressive resistance training during haemodialysis on muscle quantity and physical functioning in chronic kidney disease patients receiving maintenance…
- Trial name
- PRT (NCT01007838)
- Testing
- Progressive resistance training programme, Progressive resistance training
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Bangor University
Muscle Loss
Muscle Mass During Space Exploration
The investigators will test the following hypotheses: 1. Bedrest will blunt the anabolic response to a mixed nutrient meal, facilitating a loss of muscle mass and functional capacity that is only partially restored during…
- Trial name
- NCT00968344
- Testing
- Leucine, Alanine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Neuromuscular Disease
Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients With NMD
The purpose of this study is to determine if inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) will impact maximal inspiratory pressure and pulmonary function in patients with neuromuscular disease.
- Trial name
- RMST (NCT01555905)
- Testing
- Threshold PEP or IMT device Phillips-Respironics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Apnea, Sleep, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Sleep Disordered Breathing in Gulf War Illness and the Effect of Nasal CPAP Treatment
The purpose of this study is to determine any sleep disordered breathing in veterans with Gulf War Syndrome (GWS) and compare it to healthy normal asymptomatic Gulf War veterans.
- Trial name
- NCT00252629
- Testing
- Nasal CPAP treatment during sleep
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Chronic Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
Improving Health for Older Adults With Pain Through Engagement (Open-pilot)
The goal of this project is to conduct an open-pilot (N=30) to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity of a mind-body and activity program (GetActive+) with older adults with chronic pain.
- Trial name
- iHOPE (NCT05782231)
- Testing
- GetActive+
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Muscle Atrophy, ACL Reconstruction
Testosterone Administration and ACL Reconstruction in Men
This study is being done to test whether taking testosterone can prevent loss of muscle mass and strength due to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery.
- Conditions
- Muscle Atrophy, ACL Reconstruction, Trauma, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- TACL (NCT01595581)
- Testing
- Testosterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Comparison of Repetitive Magnetic Stimulation and Exercise on Quadriceps Function in COPD
Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients develop leg weakness and a reduced walking capacity, due to reduced leg muscle oxygen-utilising capacity (OUC).
- Trial name
- NCT00737698
- Testing
- Exercise, Repetitive magnetic stimulation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Peripheral Artery Disease, Vascular Function
Impacts of Aquatic vs Land Walking on Vascular Health and Exercise Tolerance in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
The purpose of this study was to examine the impacts of a 12-week aquatic walking exercise program on body composition, vascular function, cardiorespiratory capacity, exercise tolerance, muscular strength, and physical function…
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease, Vascular Function, Exercise Tolerance, Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03849300
- Testing
- Aquatic walking exercise program group 1, Aquatic walking exercise program group 2, Land-based walking exercise group
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University
Laparoscopic Renal Surgery, Laparoscopy
Effects of Deep Neuromuscular Blockade on Intraoperative Respiratory Mechanics
The primary objective of the current study is to compare intraoperative respiratory mechanics in patients receiving laparoscopic renal surgery under deep neuromuscular blockade (dNMB) and under moderate neuromuscular blockade…
- Conditions
- Laparoscopic Renal Surgery, Laparoscopy, Muscle Relaxation
- Trial name
- NCT02185339
- Testing
- Rocuronium
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
Inflammation
Enhancing Adaptations to Exercise
Researchers are trying to understand how chronic inflammation affects muscle function and responses to exercise.They are also trying to determine if suppressing chronic inflammation using omega-3 fatty acids (n3-PUFA) restores…
- Trial name
- NCT03350906
- Testing
- n3-PUFA, Biopsy, Body Composition Scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Obesity, Diabetes
Metabolic Parameters 3 Months, 9 Months, and 2 Years After Bariatric Surgery
An original cohort of 43 patients were recruited for analysis of anthropometrics, metabolic profile, skeletal muscle biopsy, echocardiogram at baseline, 3 months and 9 months post bariatric surgery.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT00178633
- Testing
- Bariatric surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Blood Pressure, Vascular Function
Smartphone App-guided Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training for Lowering Systolic Blood Pressure
This clinical trial aims to assess the efficacy of inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) guided by a smartphone app vs. IMST delivered in a clinical research setting for lowering systolic blood pressure in adults 18 years…
- Conditions
- Blood Pressure, Vascular Function, Adherence, Treatment
- Trial name
- NCT06229873
- Testing
- App-Based Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training, Clinic-Based Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Free Fatty Acids and Vascular Function in Subjects With Diabetes
This study will test the hypothesis that reduction in release of free fatty acids from adipocytes will restore insulin-mediated endothelium-dependent vasodilation and skeletal muscle glucose metabolism in subject with type 2…
- Trial name
- NCT00153179
- Testing
- acipimox
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Muscle Mass and Function
The study was designed to assess the effects of vitamin D supplementation during exercise training on body composition, muscle function, and glucose tolerance.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01199926
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
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