Clinical trials: Muscle Health
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
E-monitoring of PULMonary Function in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at Home"
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common, progressive, irreversible muscular dystrophy. The pulmonary function is crucial for the duration of life in this disease.
- Trial name
- E-PULMoDMD (NCT05516745)
- Testing
- AioCare spirometer, telerehabiliation of the respiratory system
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk
Sarcopenia in Elderly, Rehabilitation Exercise
Effectiveness of Smart-Assisted Rehabilitation Exercise Training on the Physical and Mental Health of Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a smart-assisted rehabilitation system on the physical and mental health of elderly residents in long-term care facilities through exercise training.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia in Elderly, Rehabilitation Exercise, Long Term Care
- Trial name
- NCT07197528
- Testing
- Experimental Arm：Smart-assisted rehabilitation exercise system Control Arm：Usual care or routine physical activity
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
Uterine Fibroids, Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
Preoperative Administration of EGCG, Vitamin D and DCI Prior Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
The administration of Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), Vitamin D and D-Chiro-Inositol (DCI) are effective in reducing the volume of fibroids and improving the symptoms of uterine fibroids.
- Conditions
- Uterine Fibroids, Hysteroscopic Myomectomy, Treatment Compliance, Patient Compliance
- Trial name
- PREHYSMYOM (NCT06768086)
- Testing
- Hysteroscopic myomectomy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centro di Ricerca Clinica Salentino
Hip Fractures
Rehabilitation After a Hip Fracture: the Effects of Dietary Protein and Exercise on Bone and Muscle Health and Quality of Life
Hip fractures often lead to functional limitations, loss of independence, weight loss and decreased well-being. Only half of the patients regain their functional level and 24% die within the following year.
- Trial name
- ProBUS (NCT07036341)
- Testing
- Protein-enriched diet, Progressive resistance exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Arthritis, Asthma
Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care for Comorbid Behavioral and Medical Problems
Behavioral problems are part of many of the chronic diseases that cause the majority of illness, disability and death. Tobacco, diet, physical inactivity, alcohol, drug abuse, failure to take treatment, sleep problems, anxiety…
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Diabetes
- Trial name
- IBHPC (NCT02868983)
- Testing
- Integration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4,025 people
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont
Taurine, Aging, Biological
Effects Of Daily Taurine Intake For 6 Months On Biological Age and Body Metabolism Indicators As Well As Physical Fitness In 55-75-year-old Women And Men
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of taking 4 grams of taurine by older adults on aging processes over a period of 6 months.
- Conditions
- Taurine, Aging, Biological, Physical Activity, Metabolic Health
- Trial name
- TauAge (NCT06613542)
- Testing
- 4g of taurine daily
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Munich
Athletic Performance, Plyometric Exercise
A Randomized Crossover Study on Diverse Training Methods to Enhance University Athletes' Performance and Health
The goal of this randomized crossover study is to investigate the effects of plyometric training, functional training, and whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) on athletic performance and health in university…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Plyometric Exercise, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT06546605
- Testing
- Whole-Body Electrical Muscle Stimulation (WB-EMS) Training, Plyometric Training, Functional Training
- Where
- 2 sites in Macau
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Macau
Fibromyalgia
Effects of Mobilization and Perceptive Rehabilitation on Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome
The aim of our study is to determine and compare the effects of perceptive rehabilitation against other mobilization techniques on the treatment of fibromyalgia symptoms and disability.
- Trial name
- NCT03705910
- Testing
- Perceptive Rehabilitation, Mobilisation Techniques
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- European University of Lefke
Psychoeducation, Parents
Psychoeducation Program for Parents of Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Having and caring for a child with disabilities brings emotional, social and economic difficulties for many families. Families may experience many physiological and psychological problems due to the stress and anxiety they…
- Conditions
- Psychoeducation, Parents, Psychological Wellness, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT06412328
- Testing
- Psychoeducation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Lokman Hekim University
Brain Health, Longevity
L-serine and Strength Training in the Elderly
This study investigates whether taking the amino acid L-serine, either alone or in combination with targeted strength training, can have a positive effect on mental performance, brain function, and physical fitness in older…
- Conditions
- Brain Health, Longevity, Cognitive Performance, Strength Training Effects
- Trial name
- AAAging (NCT07466290)
- Testing
- Strength training, L-serine supplementation, Control (cornstarch)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vienna
Oxidative Stress, Healthy
A Randomized, Double-Blind Study to Assess the Effect of a Postbiotic on Oxidative Stress and Exercise Performance
This is a prospective, randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind study to assess the effects of a postbiotic blend on exercise induced oxidative stress markers and exercise performance in healthy adult.
- Conditions
- Oxidative Stress, Healthy, Exercise-induced Muscle Damage, Exercise-induced Muscle Soreness
- Trial name
- PBE (NCT06795425)
- Testing
- Postbiotic Active Lifestyle Blend
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lindenwood University
Fecal Incontinence
Mechanisms of Improving Fecal Continence Muscles Motor Function
The investigators hypothesize that different continence muscles have different fatigue characteristics and fatigue induced by resisted contractions will result in significant increase in contractility of the continence muscles…
- Trial name
- NCT06532123
- Testing
- continence muscles resistance device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 340 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Physical Inactivity, Low Physical Fitness
Effect of a Female Strength & Conditioning Specialist on High School Girls' Health
The majority of today's youth do not engage in enough physical activity (PA) to maintain good health. Low PA levels are associated with poor health (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure) and early mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT02776579
- Testing
- Girls-only resistance training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Uterine Fibroid
Implementation of Uterine Fibroid Option Grid Patient Decision Aids Across Five Organizational Settings
UPFRONT is a study that aims to use two implementation frameworks - the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research and the Normalization Process Theory - to guide the implementation of a uterine fibroid patient decision…
- Trial name
- UPFRONT (NCT03985449)
- Testing
- Uterine Fibroid Option Grid encounter patient decision aid (text only), Uterine Fibroid Option Grid encounter patient decision aid (text + Pictures), Uterine Fibroid Option Grid encounter patient decision aid (online)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 748 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Age-related Functional Decline, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Health Benefits of Nutraceutical Supplementation in Older Adults.
This study examines a multi-ingredient nutraceutical designed to support several areas of health in older adults, including muscle strength, cognitive function, immune response, and inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT07534878
- Testing
- Powder containing whey isolate and herbal extracts (30g sachet)
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- GPLIFE HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED
Fibromyalgia
Effectiveness of an Intervention Based on Arts In Health in the Quality of Life of People With Fibromyalgia.
The aim of this intervention is to measure the impact of a 12-session intervention with Arts in Health methodology on the quality of life of the population with fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT05993663
- Testing
- Arts in health group intervention
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
Asthma, Atrial Fibrillation
The Living With a Long-Term Condition Study
Psychological distress (anxiety and depression) is common in and experienced differently by people living with long-term health conditions (LTCs).
- Conditions
- Asthma, Atrial Fibrillation, Cancer, Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Trial name
- LTC (NCT06072287)
- Testing
- Living with LTC Questionnaire
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Upper Limb Functions, Sleep Quality
Effects of Yoga on Women with Breast Cancer
Upper limb complications and sleep disturbances are prevalent, persistent, and serious health problems in women with breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Upper Limb Functions, Sleep Quality, Upper Limb Muscle Strength, Shoulder Mobility
- Trial name
- NCT05869721
- Testing
- Yoga
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Low Back Pain
Efficiency of GDS Method for Lumbar Stabilization for Non-Specific Low Back Pain in Primary Care
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to assess the effectiveness of GDS Treatment Method for patients with subacute or chronic non-specific low back pain in Primary Care of Spanish National Health Service.
- Trial name
- GDS (NCT00624533)
- Testing
- GDS Method (muscular chains physical therapy method), Conventional Physical Therapy in Primary Health Care
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Carlos III Health Institute
Non-traumatic Musculoskeletal Conditions, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Understanding Patient Preferences When Deciding on a Voluntary Musculoskeletal Test
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand how people make decisions about imaging tests for common musculoskeletal problems (like arthritis, tendon problems, or nerve compression).
- Conditions
- Non-traumatic Musculoskeletal Conditions, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Lateral Epicondylitis, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT07158892
- Testing
- Diagnostic Advance Care Planning Discussion, Informational Statement Only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin