Clinical trials: Muscular Atrophy, Spinal
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Public AttitudesTowards SMA and DMD Awareness, Newborn and Carrier Screening and Physiotherapy Practices
The addition of SMA and DMD muscle diseases to newborn screening and premarital carrier screening has been controversial. In this study, researchers aim to measure the awareness level of SMA and DMD muscle diseases of individuals…
- Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Healthy Individuals
- Trial name
- NCT05110885
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I, Scoliosis
The Effect of Spinal Orthosis on the Development of Scoliosis and Chest Deformity in Type I Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a serious neuromuscular disease characterized by the degeneration of alpha motor neurons in the spinal cord, resulting in progressive proximal muscle atrophy and denervation.
- Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I, Scoliosis, Chest Deformities, Spinal Orthosis
- Trial name
- NCT05878418
- Testing
- Thoracolumbosacral Spinal Orthosis (TLSO), Trunk Exercise (TE), Pulmonary Rehabilitation(PR) and Pulmonary Care (PC)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Neuromuscular Diseases
Muscle Oxygenation in Effort in Neuromuscular Diseases
Previous studies showed modifications of muscle oxygenation parameters in muscular dystrophies du to an impairment or an absence of dystrophin.
- Trial name
- OXYNEMU (NCT02789059)
- Testing
- muscle oxygenation
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Neuromuscular Disease
Clinical Trial of Exercise in Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
This study is being conducted to test whether exercise can be effectively used as an intervention to treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Trial name
- NCT01166022
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Motor Unit Number Estimation (MUNE) in Adults With Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
The primary objective of this research protocol is to study and follow the course of motor neuron loss in individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) using the electrophysiological technique of motor unit number estimation…
- Trial name
- NCT04139343
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia
TRIAL READY (Clinical Trial Readiness)
This study, being conducted under the auspice of the CReATe Consortium, will enroll patients with ALS and related disorders as well as healthy controls, with the goal of facilitating clinical validation of leading…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia, ALS-Frontotemporal Dementia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT03912987
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 610 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Polio and Post-polio Syndrome, Fatigue
Evaluation of Fatigue Severity, Mood, and Quality of Life in Post-Polio Syndrome
The aim of this study is to investigate the differences in the severity of fatigue, impact on quality of life, and mood between individuals with post-polio syndrome and healthy volunteer groups.
- Conditions
- Polio and Post-polio Syndrome, Fatigue, Polio
- Trial name
- NCT06162104
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
PatientSpot Formerly Known as ArthritisPower
Patient Power is a patient research network and database (registry) to collect prospective information about demographics, self-reported diagnoses and medications, and willingness to participate in research from participants with…
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, Gout
- Trial name
- NCT03840928
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Global Healthy Living Foundation
Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy, Type II, Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy, Type V
Muscle Structure, Function and Gait in dHMN
Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy (dHMN) is a rare inherited neuromuscular disorder. It is characterised by distal weakness. The condition usually manifests in the second decade of life and progresses slowly.
- Conditions
- Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy, Type II, Distal Hereditary Motor Neuropathy, Type V, Distal Hereditary Motor Neuronopathy Type I, Distal Hereditary Motor Neuronopathy Type VI
- Trial name
- GAIT-dHMN (NCT04193228)
- Testing
- Carbon Fibre Ankle Foot Orthosis, Exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College London Hospitals
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Advanced Multi-omics and -System Approaches to Identify Novel Biomarkers for SMA
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder caused by mutations in the SMN1 gene, leading to motor neuron degeneration and progressive muscle atrophy.
- Trial name
- MOSAiC-SMA (NCT07883655)
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto Giannina Gaslini
Sarcopenia, Spinal Disease
Spinal Sarcopenia Cohort Study (SarcoSpine)
Sarcopenia on lumbar paraspinal muscles is receiving renewed attention as a cause of spinal degeneration. However, there are few studies on the precise concept and diagnostic criteria for spinal sarcopenia.
- Trial name
- SarcoSpine (NCT03962530)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Healthy Subjects
High Intensity Training in Patients With Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
We want investigate if high intensity training can increase daily functionality without causing muscle damage in patients Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy .
- Trial name
- HIT in Kennedy (NCT02156141)
- Testing
- Supervised high intensity training, Optional training, Control period
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karen Brorup Heje Pedersen
Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
Exploring Accessible Beauty for Individuals With Upper Extremity Deficits
The purpose of this study is to investigate the accessibility of beauty products for individuals with upper extremity disabilities.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Stroke, Acute
- Trial name
- NCT05945784
- Testing
- Use of Rare Beauty makeup products
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis
NuroSleeve Powered Brace & Stimulation System to Restore Arm Function
The purpose of this study is to investigate if a person with weakness or paralysis in one or both arms, can use the NuroSleeve combined powered arm brace (orthosis) and muscle stimulation system to help restore movement in one…
- Conditions
- Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis, Quadriplegia, Muscular Dystrophies
- Trial name
- NCT04798378
- Testing
- Neurosleeve
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Assessment of a Portable Digital Device for Quantified Analysis of Markerless Walking in Volunteers With Neuromuscular Diseases or Asymptomatic Volunteers
In recent years, knowledge of neuromuscular diseases has advanced considerably, and new therapeutic avenues are beginning to emerge.
- Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Charcot-Marie-Tooth, Muscular Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy
- Trial name
- Myokinesis (NCT07321977)
- Testing
- Gait analysis via video capture
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Myologie, France
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Answer ALS: Individualized Initiative for ALS Discovery
Creation of a large repository of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), bio-fluid samples (blood and spinal fluid (optional)), and cell lines for ALS gene identification.
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Flail Arm ALS, Progressive Muscular Atrophy
- Trial name
- AnswerALS (NCT02574390)
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,049 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Development of IPS from Donated Somatic Cells of Patients with Neurological Diseases
Human fibroblasts and possibly other human somatic cells may be reprogrammed into induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells by the forced expression of transcription factors (1-5).
- Trial name
- NCT00874783
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Muscular Atrophy, Spinal
Bioavailability and Bioequivalence of Two Risdiplam Tablets in Healthy Participants
The study is a randomized, single oral dose, crossover study in up to three parts to investigate the relative bioavailability and bioequivalence of two different formulations of risdiplam 5 mg (dispersible tablets) versus the…
- Trial name
- NCT04718181
- Testing
- risdiplam, omeprazole
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia
Genetic Study of Familial and Sporadic ALS/Motor Neuron Disease, Miyoshi Myopathy and Other Neuromuscular Disorders
The investigators laboratory has been studying families with a history of ALS for more than 30 years and is continuing to use new ways to understand how genes may play a role in ALS, motor neuron disease and other neuromuscular…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia, PLS, Motor Neuron Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01459302
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Muscular Diseases, Spinal Muscular Atrophy
New Imaging Biomarkers for Muscular Diseases - Multispectral Optoacoustic Imaging in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
This study aims to refine the capability of MSOT to characterise muscle tissue and to determine non-invasive, quantitative biomarkers for the disease assessment in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) using Multispectral…
- Trial name
- MSOT_SMA (NCT04115475)
- Testing
- Multispectral Optoacoustic Tomography (MSOT)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School