Clinical trials: Myopathies
Lateral Epicondylitis
Comparison of Muscle Energy Technique and Oscillating Energy Manual Therapy in Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is a painful musculoskeletal condition caused by overuse. The condition is also called tennis elbow because it affects 50% of tennis players, notably beginners learning the one-handed backhand.
- Trial name
- NCT05354167
- Testing
- muscle energy technique, oscillating manual energy therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Temporomandibular Disorders
Anterior Deprogrammers for Reducing Pain and Masticatory Muscles Tension
The study will be conducted in four groups of 20 patients in age of 20-30 years with complete dentition or single tooth loss in lateral regions, with masticatory muscle pain in the history or during examination and overuse and/or…
- Trial name
- Deprogrammer (NCT03180671)
- Testing
- Deprogramer Sliding Guide, Deprogrammer Dawson B-Splint, Deprogrammer Kois
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Lukasz Adamczyk
Stroke
Effectiveness of Two Techniques in Injection Site Spotting for Botulinum Toxin Injections: Echography or Electro Stimulation.
Botulinum toxin injections are an effective treatment of limb spasticity after stroke. Different tracking techniques are used to locate a proper injection spot.
- Trial name
- NCT01935544
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin injection
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Intra-abdominal Hypertension
Effect of Sedation on Intra-abdominal Pressure
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of deepening of sedation on intra-abdominal pressure in mechanically ventilated adult patients with intra-abdominal hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT02944292
- Testing
- Deepening of sedation, Propofol
- Where
- Estonia
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Tartu University Hospital
Tendinopathy
Minimal Invasive Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy: Focus on Percutaneous Release (Maffulli)
To evaluate the outcome of percutaneous paratenon release for chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT04793971
- Testing
- percutaneous paratenon release
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Myofascial Temporomandibular Disorder, Bruxism, Sleep
Factors Affecting Patients With Myofascial Temporomandibular Disorders
The aim of the study was to assess and compare the relationship between jaw function, neck disability, sleep quality, fatigue, and headache in patients with myofascial Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) with Sleep Bruxism (SB) and…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Temporomandibular Disorder, Bruxism, Sleep, Sleep Disturbance, Jaw Spasm
- Trial name
- NCT04842136
- Testing
- Scales and indexes
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu University
Muscular Dystrophies, Muscle Inflammation
Safety and Efficacy of a Flavonoids- and omega3s-based Compound for the Treatment of Muscular Dystrophies
The study aimed to assess the safety and, partially, the efficacy of dietary supplementation of a flavonoids-, DHA- and EPA-based natural supplement in non-ambulant DMD boys and in a cohort of LGMD and FSHD patients to compare…
- Trial name
- PRO1 (NCT03317171)
- Testing
- Flavonoids, DHA, EPA
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
DMD and Gamified Physiotherapy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive neuromuscular disease that limits children's physical function, mobility, and participation in daily life.
- Trial name
- Gamified DMD (NCT07368400)
- Testing
- Gamified Mobile Physiotherapy Exercise Application, Standard Home Exercise Instructions
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Başak Çağla Arslan
Myofascial Pain, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Investigating the Minimum Number of Needling Required to Optimize Trigger Point Injections Outcome
Myofascial pain is a common condition in which patients may experience severe chronic pain. The source of this pain is typically the soft tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT04732507
- Testing
- 1% plain lidocaine and 0.25% plain bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Fibromyalgia
Combined Effects of Progressive Relaxation Exercises and Aquatic Therapy in Fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder, presents a significant challenge in healthcare due to its widespread musculoskeletal pain, tenderness, and a spectrum of associated symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT06460636
- Testing
- progressive muscle relaxation therapy, aquatic therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Shoulder Pain Back Pain Postpartum Period, Back Pain
Effects of Body Mechanics Training on Shoulder-Back Pain and Breastfeeding Ergonomics in Breastfeeding Mothers
The research will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial and mothers in the intervention group will receive training on posture correction,breastfeeding positions, and shoulder and back muscle strengthening movements.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain Back Pain Postpartum Period, Back Pain, Postpartum Period
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT07104227)
- Testing
- body mechanics training, to inform
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
The Effectiveness of Temporomandibular Joint Mobilization and Exercise in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain
To examine the effects of temporomandibular joint mobilization and exercises added to the conventional physiotherapy program on posture, functionality and muscular endurance in individuals with chronic neck pain.
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome, Neck Pain, Chronic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06005922
- Testing
- physiotherapy, TMJ exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Fibromyalgia, Pregabalin
The Efficacy and Safety of Pregabalin Combined With Venlafaxine in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and emotional disorders. Its onset is related to factors such as central sensitization and imbalance of neurotransmitters.
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia, Pregabalin, Venlafaxine, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07186751
- Testing
- Pregabalin, Pregabalin with venlafaxine
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 750 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Muscle Weakness, Critical Illness
Systematic Team Approach to Guide Early Mobilization in Surgical Intensive Care Unit Patients
The investigators hypothesize that by applying a validated algorithm to accomplish early mobilization in surgical intensive care unit (ICU) patients, these patients will achieve a higher level of mobility which translates to…
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Critical Illness, Respiratory Insufficiency
- Trial name
- mSOMS (NCT01363102)
- Testing
- SOMS
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Austria and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Investigation of the Effects of Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training Applied With Tele-Rehabilitation on Respiratory and Functional Parameters and Quality of Life in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Randomized Controlled Study
Dushenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), which is characterized by the deficiency of dystrophin protein, prevents the muscle from maintaining its normal activity, causing progressive damage to the heart, respiratory muscles and…
- Trial name
- NCT07172737
- Testing
- Respiratory Muscle Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
Fibromyalgia
Newer Antidepressants in Combination With Pregabalin for Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Background: The investigator hypothesized that the combined use of pregabalin and paroxetine would be associated with comparable Somatic Symptoms Scale-8 (SSS-8) and higher tolerability than amitriptyline or venlafaxine.
- Trial name
- NCT02451475
- Testing
- Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Paroxetine
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Dupuytren's Disease
Evaluation of Xiaflex: Trial of Effectivenss iN Dupuytren's
This is a prospective, multi-centre, pragmatic randomized controlled trial to compare both the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of collagenase injections (CI) versus limited palmar fasciectomy (LPF) to determine if…
- Trial name
- EXTEND (NCT02725528)
- Testing
- collagenase injection, limited palmar fasciectomy
- Where
- 10 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Children With Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this clinical trial is to help understand spinal cord excitability in children with cerebral palsy compared to neurologically typical children.
- Trial name
- NCT07516067
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation (tSCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Martin Piazza
Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and/or Neurofunctional Electrical Acupuncture in Myofascial Chronic Pain Patients
To evaluate the hypothesis: the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic (rTMS) stimulation and/or peripheral stimulation (neurofunctional electrical acupuncture) treatments are more effective in pain relief than placebo-sham…
- Trial name
- NCT02381171
- Testing
- Active rTMS, Active Neuroacupuncture
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Intensive Care (ICU) Myopathy
Biomechanical Properties in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Survivors 12-month After Discharge
Intensive care unit (ICU) admission is associated with muscle weakness and ICU survivors report persevering limitation of physical capacity for years after discharge.
- Trial name
- NCT01364714
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
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