Clinical trials: Musculoskeletal Function
Mitochondrial Myopathies, Mitochondrial Diseases
Validation of Oxygen Nanosensor in Mitochondrial Myopathy
Past mitochondrial disease treatment studies have been unsuccessful in determining treatment efficacy, and a major factor has been the lack of validated biomarkers in mitochondrial myopathy (MM).
- Trial name
- NCT04086329
- Testing
- Nanosensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Renal Impairment, Gout
Evaluation of Colchicine and Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Combination Therapy and Renal Function in Gout Patients
Our findings are expected to provide real-world evidence of the renal-adverse effects of colchicine and NSAIDs combination therapy in patients with gout, which will guide healthcare professions in optimizing gout treatment…
- Conditions
- Renal Impairment, Gout, Colchicine Adverse Reaction, Nonsteroidals (NSAIDs)Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT05006001
- Testing
- Colchicine and NSAID
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- En Chu Kong Hospital
Spinal Curvatures
Thoracolumbar Junction
Several studies have investigated the mechanical behavior of the thoracolumbar spine. However, an accurate reference for normal functional local alignment and segmental motion at the thoracolumbar junction is still illusive.
- Trial name
- NCT06138912
- Testing
- plain radiography (x-ray)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chonnam National University Hospital
Muscle Weakness
Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Muscle Mass and Function Among Older Women Subjected to Resistance Training
To determine, in a double blind trial, the effects of creatine supplementation during 12 weeks on muscle mass and function of community living older women subjected to resistance training.
- Trial name
- NCT02188849
- Testing
- Resistance exercise training, Creatine
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chile
Foot Diseases
Comparison of the Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Interventions on Foot Function, Foot Pressure, and Balance in Sedentary Individuals
Comparison of the Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Interventions on Foot Function, Foot Pressure, and Balance in Sedentary Individuals
- Trial name
- NCT07260747
- Testing
- VR Biodex Group, Video-Based VR Group, Control Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Tadalafil in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Summary for Patients: This study, funded by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, is intended to build on recent findings published in the journal Nature showing beneficial effects of tadalafil (also known as Cialis) in mice with…
- Trial name
- NCT01070511
- Testing
- Tadalafil
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
System; Lupus Erythematosus
Myofascial Techniques and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Introduction. Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease. The musculoskeletal system is affected in 90% of patients. The most common manifestations are myalgias, arthralgias and arthritis. Objective.
- Trial name
- NCT06383104
- Testing
- Intervention
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Effects of Exercise Trainings on Pain, Function and AHD in Patients With SPS
Abnormal reduction of the AHD has been considered as one of the possible mechanisms in the aetiology of subacromial pain syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT03494192
- Testing
- Scapula Retraction Exercise Group, Scapula Retraction +Glenohumeral Rotational Exercise Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Healthy Japanese Individuals
Verification Study of the Effects of Consumption of the Test Food on the Musculoskeletal System
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effects of the test products on the locomotor system in healthy Japanese adults with low muscle mass and knee joint discomfort.
- Trial name
- NCT07729657
- Testing
- Food containing NAG and HA, Food containing NAG
- Where
- 2 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bloomage Biotechnology Corp., Ltd.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Comparative Effects of Perturbation and Functional Stabilization Training on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
The main objective of this study is to determine the comparative effects of perturbation and functional stabilization training on pain, balance, and performance in athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome(PFPS).
- Trial name
- NCT06511362
- Testing
- Functional stabilization training, perturbation exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
"Immediate Effect of DAFO on Gross Motor Function and Balance in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
" Study will investigate the immediate effect of DAFO usage on balance and gross motor functions in individuals with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06343688
- Testing
- "Assessment of Balance and Lower Extremity Gross Motor Function with and without DAFO"
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Mobility Limitation
Effects of Improved Calf Muscle Function on Gait, Balance and Joint Loading in Older Adults
This study investigates the role of calf muscle function in gait performance, balance and knee joint loading. Previous studies have linked age-related loss of calf muscle function with impairments in gait performance and balance…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Knee, Mobility Limitation, Accidental Fall
- Trial name
- NCT03921801
- Testing
- Gait retraining, Gait retraining + strength training
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Eastern Finland
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
PDE Inhibitors in DMD Study (Acute Dosing Study)
PDE5A inhibition, which boosts NO-cGMP signaling, will relieve functional muscle ischemia and restore normal blood flow regulation (i.e., functional sympatholysis) during exercise in boys with DMD.
- Trial name
- NCT01580501
- Testing
- Tadalafil and Sildenafil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Temporomandibular Disorder, Neck Pain
Prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorders and Its Association With Oral Parafunctions, Neck Pain and Function
Purpose: To determine the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in female healthcare students and to assess its association with oral parafunctions, neck pain and function.
- Trial name
- NCT04495777
- Testing
- Fonseca Anamnestic Index
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Prevention and Control
Effects of a Neuromuscular Training Ankle Preventive Program in Soccer Player
Objetive:To determine the effects of a functional ankle instability prevention neuromuscular training (PENMT) program compared to the conventional FIFA 11+ program on the occurrence of ankle sprains, flexibility, balance and…
- Trial name
- PENT (NCT05688930)
- Testing
- PENMT (Experimental Group), FIFA 11+ (Control Group)
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autónoma de Manizales, Colombia
Premature Endothelial Dysfunction, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Exploratory Trial to Evaluate Premature Endothelial Dysfunction in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA)Compared to Patients With Established RA, and Normal Subjects
Premature Endothelial Dysfunction is present in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis.
- Conditions
- Premature Endothelial Dysfunction, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT01499732
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Orrin M Troum, M.D. and Medical Associates
Muscle Damage, Inflammation
Protein and Recovery From Exercise-induced Muscle Damage
Intense, eccentric resistance exercise causes muscle damage, soreness, inflammation, and a loss of muscle function. Protein-amino acid supplementation before, during, and following damaging resistance exercise may reduce muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT02034721
- Testing
- Protein supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Appalachian State University
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Heel Pain: Multisegment Foot Motion and Muscle Function, FFI Translation, and Evaluation of Treatments
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition of plantar heel pain (PHP) that leads to pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life, especially among active adults aged 25 to 65.
- Trial name
- NCT03161314
- Testing
- Strengthening exercises, Stretching exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness
The Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Combined With Otago Exercises in Elderly People With Incontinence
Pelvic floor muscle weakness is one of the most important causes of incontinence. There are many studies supporting that pelvic floor muscle training prevents incontinence and reduces symptom severity, and with A level of…
- Conditions
- Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT06331039
- Testing
- PFMT, PFMT+Otago
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manisa Celal Bayar University
Executive Dysfunction, Occupational Problems
Investigation of the Relationship Between Executive Functions and Occupational Performance of Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The effects of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and its treatments on executive functions and occupational performance are under-mentioned in the literature.
- Conditions
- Executive Dysfunction, Occupational Problems, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT06868784
- Testing
- Evaluations
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lokman Hekim University