Clinical trials: Muscular Weakness
Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness
Relationship Between Trunk Muscles and Pelvic Floor Strength
In recent years, the pelvic floor has emerged as a focal point for both academic research and clinical practice. This dynamic, hammock-like structure, comprising the pubococcygeus, iliococcygeus, coccygeus, and puborectalis…
- Trial name
- PelvicFloor (NCT07212621)
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Critical Illness, Muscle Weakness
Relationship Between Muscle Strength and Physical Function in ICU
This observational study aims to assess the relationship between muscle strength and physical function in critical ill patients. Grip and quadriceps strengths are measured using a standardized protocol of dynamometry.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Muscle Weakness, Physical Disability, Physical Dependence
- Trial name
- NCT04284475
- Testing
- Quadriceps strength, Grip strength, ICU mobility scale
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- University of Liege
Stroke, COVID-19
Strength Training in Hospitalized Patients Using the Ghostly App: a Feasibility Study
The goal of this feasibility study is to evaluate the use of the Ghostly app in rehabilitation of stroke patients, elderly and patients recovering from COVID-19 or ICU patients.
- Conditions
- Stroke, COVID-19, Frailty, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT05258500
- Testing
- Ghostly app, Blood flow restriction, Leaflet
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Sarcopenia, Muscle Weakness
Effects of Mobility Dose in Surgical Intensive Care Unit Patients
The primary aim of this study is to assess if the mobility dose that patients receive in the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) predicts adverse discharge disposition (primary endpoint), and muscle wasting diagnosed by bedside…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Muscle Weakness, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- MQS (NCT03196960)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Weakness, Muscle
The Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Hip Extension Strength and Jump Height
The purpose of this study is to study the effects of lumbar manipulation on hip extension strength and jump height in healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT05689723
- Testing
- Lumbar manipulation
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Messiah College
Motor Deficits, Lumbar Discectomy
Investigation of Preoperative Factors Influencing the Outcome of Motor Deficits in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Microdiskectomy
Lumbar disc herniations may result in lower limb weakness. In such cases, there is a strong indication for surgical intervention through microdiscectomy.
- Conditions
- Motor Deficits, Lumbar Discectomy, Muscle Weakness, Paresis
- Trial name
- NCT07413302
- Where
- 3 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Muscle Weakness, Critical Illness
Pilot Study on Device-assisted Mobilisation of Critically Ill Patients
This Pilot study will hypothesize that patients with organ insufficiency and breathing assistance in our post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) and ICU will be mobilized more often to an ICU mobility scale (IMS) ≥ 4 (i.e.
- Trial name
- LIANA-I (NCT05716451)
- Testing
- Device-assisted mobilisation with the sit/stand stabilizer Liana
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Meniscectomy
Muscle Weakness and Post-traumatic Knee OA
This is a single-center, randomized, single-blind (evaluator) study. Enrolled patients had a traumatic meniscal tear and underwent meniscectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT01879852
- Testing
- Quadriceps intensive strengthening, Standard rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
AD - Alzheimer's Disease, Sarcopenia
A Study of Silkworm Pupa Powder Intervention in the Nutritional Status of Patients With Alzheimer's Disease.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if silkworm pupa powder works to improve the nutritional status of Alzheimer's disease patients.
- Conditions
- AD - Alzheimer's Disease, Sarcopenia, Asthenia
- Trial name
- AD (NCT07059871)
- Testing
- Silkworm pupa powder
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Hospital
Smartphone Addiction, Muscle Weakness Condition
The Effect Of Smartphone Addiction On Trunk Muscles Performance In Adolescents
Statement of the problem: Does overuse of the smartphones affect trunk muscles performance in normal adolescents it will be assumed that There will be no affection of smartphone addiction on trunk muscles performance in normal…
- Conditions
- Smartphone Addiction, Muscle Weakness Condition, Adolescents
- Trial name
- NCT06120738
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Muscle Weakness
Changes in the Force-velocity Relationship of Knee Muscles After ACL Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a frequent and devastating injury in sport, especially in pivoting-contact disciplines.
- Trial name
- FoVeA (NCT05712109)
- Testing
- Follow-up after Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness, Critical Illness
Locomotor Muscle Oxygenation and Activation During Acute Interval Compared to Constant-load Bed-cycling Exercise
Up to 60% of patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with a prolonged stay in the ICU develop complications such as intensive care unit acquired weakness (ICUAW) characterized by limb and respiratory muscle weakness.
- Trial name
- NCT05279547
- Testing
- Constant-load bed-cycling exercise, Interval bed-cycling exercise
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Muscle Weakness
Maximal Strength Training in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty
Conventional rehabilitation after total hip arthroplasty (THA) does not seem to restore muscular strength or walking speed. Three-5 years after surgery patients are still not fully rehabilitated.
- Trial name
- NCT02498093
- Testing
- Maximal strength training, conventional rehabilitation
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Maternal-Fetal Relations, Muscle Weakness
Developmental ORIgins of Healthy and Unhealthy AgeiNg: the Role of Maternal Obesity
The prevalence of obesity in the developed world has increased markedly over the last 20 years. Considering the prevalence of obese and overweight adult subjects, and the fact that pregnancy itself induces a state of insulin…
- Conditions
- Maternal-Fetal Relations, Muscle Weakness, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- DORIAN (NCT01931540)
- Testing
- Exercise Training
- Where
- 2 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Polyneuropathies, Septic Shock
Electrical Muscle Stimulation in the Development of Acquired Weakness in Patients With Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
The aim of this study is to compare the effect of EMS and conventional physical therapy on strength and muscle mass and development in adult patients with severe sepsis and septic shock.
- Conditions
- Polyneuropathies, Septic Shock, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT03765489
- Testing
- electrical muscle stimulation, conventional physical therapy
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chile
Smoking Cessation, Body Composition, Beneficial
The Effect of Cigarette Smoking / Smoking Cessation on Skeletal Muscle Mass, Strength and Functional Capabilities
Tobacco smoke is probably the single most significant source of toxic chemicals that humans are exposed to. Smoking is associated with a variety of pathological conditions such as cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases.
- Conditions
- Smoking Cessation, Body Composition, Beneficial, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT02128048
- Testing
- Assessment of body composition and muscle function
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
Stroke, Ischemic, Acute Pain
Effects of Mirror Therapy Versus Fine Motor Activities on Hand Function in Chronic Stroke Patients.
to compare the effects of the Mirror therapy and fine motor activities on hand function in chronic stroke patients
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Acute Pain, Weakness, Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT05506826
- Testing
- fine motor activities, conventional therapy and mirror therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Sarcopenia, Stroke, Acute
Effects of Mobility Dose on Discharge Disposition in Critically Ill Stroke Patients
The primary aim of the study is to assess the mobility dose in neurocritical care patients with ischemic stroke or intracranial hemorrhage and its effects on discharge disposition and patient outcomes.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Stroke, Acute, Muscle Weakness, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- NCT03347656
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Drop Foot, Muscle Weakness
Evaluation of Usability and Human Factors in the Novus System
The Novus system intended to provide ankle dorsiflexion and knee flexion or extension in individuals with foot drop and thigh muscle weakness, following an upper motor neuron injury or disease.
- Conditions
- Drop Foot, Muscle Weakness, Motor Neuron Disease, Upper
- Trial name
- NCT02738242
- Testing
- Novus system
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Bioness Neuromodulation
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome, Musculoskeletal Diseases
Comparison of Two Different Treatment Methods
A number of previous studies investigated the effects of kinesiotaping (KT) in subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS).
- Conditions
- Subacromial Impingement Syndrome, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Musculoskeletal Injury, Musculoskeletal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05071469
- Testing
- Kinesiotaping, Mulligan Mobilization Technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Banu BAYAR