Clinical trials: Muscle Weakness
End Stage Liver Disease
Evaluation of Frailty and Functional Capacity in End-Stage Liver Disease
Development of fibrosis plays a main role in the pathophysiology of liver diseases. The rate of progression in fibrogenesis varies according to the type of underlying liver disease and varies with the environment and host-related…
- Trial name
- NCT04220723
- Testing
- Frailty Assessment, Functional Capacity Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness
Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Muscle Mass and Strength in Critically Ill Patients After Cardiothoracic Surgery
The purposes of this study are 1) to determine whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is effective in preventing loss of muscle mass and strength and 2) to observe the time variation of MLT and strength from…
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness, Muscle Wasting, Muscle Loss
- Trial name
- Catastim 2 (NCT02391103)
- Testing
- Compex 3 Professional (CefarCompex Medical AB) stimulator
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Stroke, Hemiparesis
The Acute Effects of Passive Vibration on Cardiovascular Function in Individuals With Stroke
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Of those who are affected by stroke, a third becomes permanently disabled.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Pre-Hypertension, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01841840
- Testing
- Low-Frequency Passive Vibration, High-Frequency Pasive Vibration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Cerebrovascular Stroke, Muscle Weakness
Cold Therapy and Cross-Education of Muscle Strength
The aim of this study is to investigate whether a cold application to the contralateral (affected side) extremity in addition to unilateral neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) application has a facilitating effect on…
- Trial name
- NCT04886843
- Testing
- Cold pack, NMES
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Compression
Stem Cell Spinal Cord Injury Exoskeleton and Virtual Reality Treatment Study
The SciExVR study will evaluate the potential benefit of autologous bone marrow derived stem cells (BMSC) in the treatment of spinal cord injury with evidence of impaired motor or sensory function.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Compression, Spinal Cord Ischemia, Spinal Cord Diseases
- Trial name
- SciExVR (NCT03225625)
- Testing
- Paraspinal, Paraspinal EX, Paraspinal VR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- MD Stem Cells
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis
Aquatic Based Exercises Versus Mirror Therapy on Hand Dexterity and Strength in Hemiplegic Child
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurologic disorder that affects motor function, balance, and posture, and spastic hemiplegia is found in about one-third of persons with CP and often leads to devastating upper limb disability.
- Trial name
- NCT07072416
- Testing
- Aquatic Exercise, Mirror Therapy, Designed physical therapy program.
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Alaa Noureldeen Kora
Stroke Rehabilitation
Effectiveness of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Subacute Stroke Patients With Severe Upper Limb Paresis
There has been A-level evidence for the effectiveness of inhibitory rTMS of the contralesional M1 hand region in stroke patients in the acute stage. However, it has been reported to be ineffective in the chronic stage.
- Trial name
- NCT05505201
- Testing
- Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
Critical Illness Myopathy
Rehabilitation Following Critical Illness
The principal research question to be answered by this study is whether an exercise based rehabilitative intervention following critical illness can generate improvements in exercise capacity and quality of life beyond current…
- Trial name
- NCT00976807
- Testing
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Respiratory Muscle Weakness
Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training in Mechanically Ventilated Adults
Respiratory muscle training (RMT) is considered a therapeutic strategy to improve respiratory muscle strength in mechanically ventilated (MV) patients and facilitates ventilator weaning.
- Trial name
- RMTMVA (NCT02469064)
- Testing
- Respiratory muscle training, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Clinica Valle del Lili
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Complication
Comparing Effects of HIIT and MICT on Functional Mobility, Muscle Strength, and Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients
To compare the effects of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) on functional mobility, muscle strength, and quality of life in individuals with type-2-diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT07484399
- Testing
- High Intensity Interval Training, Moderate Intensity Continuous Training
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cerebral Palsy
Intensive Somatosensory Camp for Manual Function and Participation in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
This study will evaluate whether an intensive day camp that combines somatosensory and motor training for the affected upper limb improves hand function and participation in children with unilateral cerebral palsy more than an…
- Trial name
- CAMPUSENS (NCT07487857)
- Testing
- Somatosensory-Motor Intensive Camp, Motor-Only Intensive Camp
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Parotid Tumors, Facial Nerve Paresis
Intra-parotid Facial Nerve Imaging in Parotidectomy
In this study, the investigators will evaluate the clinical usefulness of 3 dimensional double echo steady state MRI (3D-DESS MRI) for functional preservation of the facial nerve during parotidectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT03822728
- Testing
- 3D-DESS MRI (3 dimensional double echo steady state MRI)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Muscle Soreness, Muscle Weakness
Lumbosacral Muscle Sensitivity & Pressure Pain Threshold After Kettlebell Swings
The primary purpose of the study is to assess the muscle contractility and sensitivity of lumbar erector spinae, biceps femoris, and gluteus maximus short-term response to Tabata kettlebell swing protocol.
- Conditions
- Muscle Soreness, Muscle Weakness, Muscle Tenderness
- Trial name
- NCT05607212
- Testing
- Kettlebell Swing, Isometric Hold, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness
Ultrasound and Electromyography Biofeedback for Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
This study aims to investigate the factors influencing adherence to pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) devices among patients with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) through structured questionnaires, while simultaneously comparing…
- Trial name
- NCT07243028
- Testing
- Ultrasound Biofeedback Device, Manometer Biofeedback Device
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Muscle Strength Loss and Its Effect on Knee Cap Motion in Volunteers With Anterior Knee Pain
Background: Researchers are interested in how the muscles affect the movement of the knee cap. These muscles may be related to different kinds of knee pain that are not caused by an injury or a disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01862731
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Late LTP-like Plasticity Effects of tDCS in Subacute Stroke Patients
Rationale: About 80% of stroke patients suffer motor impairments, but current therapies have limited effects on motor recovery. Therefore, investigating new potential therapeutic approaches is crucial.
- Trial name
- NCT02393651
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Erasmus Medical Center
Polyneuropathy
Muscular Electrostimulation of the Sedated and Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill Patient. Analysis of the Effect on Acquired Muscular Weakness and Its Clinical Consequences.
Even 20-50% of patients under sedation and mechanical ventilation develops myopathy and / or neuropathy which difficulties both the process of extubation and the functional recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT02033057
- Testing
- Muscular electrostimulation and percutaneus muscular biopsy.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario La Fe
Joint Loose Bodies
Different Methods of Physical Therapy for Stroke
It is estimated that worldwide, about 15 million people are affected by vascular accident (CVA) per year, and in Brazil, the stroke is a major cause of death and disability, generating too much economic and social impact by…
- Trial name
- NCT02932631
- Testing
- THERAPY CONTROL AND MOVEMENT OF INDUCTION
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Developing New Ways to Detect Respiratory Impairment Early in ALS
The goal of this observational study is to develop new ways to detect early changes associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07844590
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Involvement of Nervous System in Muscle Weakness in COPD Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether nervous system alterations and motor drive failure can contribute to muscle weakness in COPD during voluntary movement.
- Trial name
- DesCoM-1 (NCT01679782)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 137 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- 5 Santé