Clinical trials: Paresis
Frailty Syndrome, Respiratory Muscle Weakness
Longitudinal Ultrasound Assessment of Diaphragmatic and Respiratory Muscle Function Following Respiratory Muscle Training in Frail Older Adults
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an 8-week inspiratory muscle training program on diaphragmatic and respiratory muscle function in frail older adults aged 80 years and above.
- Conditions
- Frailty Syndrome, Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Age-Related Frailty, Geriatric Health
- Trial name
- IMT-1 (NCT07258615)
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Muscle Weakness
Electrical Stimulation to Strengthen Muscles in the Lower Legs in Patients Requiring Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation
The primary aim of this proposal is to test the effectiveness of NMES in improving functional status and muscle function in patients requirng prolonged mechanical ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT01825135
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- RML Specialty Hospital
Low Back Pain, Rehabilitation Program
Oxygenation of Paravertebral Muscles During Exercise in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients
The study evaluate paraspinal aerobic metabolism of chronic low back pain patients and healthy people during an original and standardized isokinetic protocol.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Rehabilitation Program, Muscular Weakness
- Trial name
- OXYLOM (NCT03055182)
- Testing
- Physical rehabilitation program
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Muscle Weakness, Bone Health
Healthy Older People Everyday (HOPE) - Role of Healthy Diet on Muscle and Bone Health
Certain clinical syndromes eg frailty, sarcopenia, dementia, depression, cognitive impairment, vision impairment and falls in older adults carry an increased risk for poor health outcomes and if identified early, can be…
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Bone Health, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- HOPE-DIET (NCT03786835)
- Testing
- Protein supplementation and regular physical activity
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Critical Illness, PICS
ICU Follow-up After Prolonged Intensive Care Stay
Treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) for more than five days often leads to chronic physical, cognitive and psychological complaints, such as post-traumatic stress disorders, muscle weakness, depression, anxiety and…
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, PICS, Post Intensive Care Syndrome
- Trial name
- PINA (NCT04186468)
- Testing
- ICU follow-up clinic
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg
Emphysema or COPD
Improve Muscle Weakness in Patient With COPD
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of combining aerobic exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR) training in patients with emphysematous chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- NCT07649850
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise Combined with Blood Flow Restriction, Aerobic exercise
- Sponsor
- Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
Cerebral Palsy, Hemiparesis
Whole Body Vibration Versus Functional Strength Training On Balance In Children With Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy
The study will be directed to compare which of whole body vibration (WBV) training and Functional strength training (FST) has better effect on balance in children with hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT05936554
- Testing
- whole body vibration, Functional strength training
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amany Ibrahim AbdElhamed Sabra
Spasticity, Muscle, Spinal Cord Injuries
Long-term Efficacy of Spasticity-correcting Surgery and Botulinum Toxin Injections for Upper Limb Spasticity Treatment
Spasticity - a variety of motor over-activity and part of the upper motor neuron syndrome - is a common cause of impaired motor function after brain injuries of different etiologies.
- Conditions
- Spasticity, Muscle, Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT03910101
- Testing
- Hand surgery and intensive rehabilitation
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Hemiparesis
Outcome Measures of Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Versus Dual Task Training on Upper Extremity and Cognitive Functions in Patients With Hemiparesis
All stroke patients were assessed via isokinetic dynamometer, Montreal cognitive assessment scale (MOCA) and Fugl Myer Upper extremity (FMUE) before and after the treatment program.
- Trial name
- NCT06457022
- Testing
- Modified Constraint Induced Movement therapy, Dual task training in the form of cognitive - motor task, Conventional physiotherapy rehabilitation program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Ahmed Alshimy
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
Stroke, Obesity
Take Off Pounds After Stroke Trial (TOPS)
The Take Off Pounds after Stroke (TOPS) trial is a Prospective Randomized Open-Label Blinded Endpoint (PROBE) study that will test a 12-week high protein, calorie restricted, partial meal replacement program, compared to enhanced…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Obesity, Overweight, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- TOPS (NCT03815214)
- Testing
- Partial meal replacement program, Dietary Counseling
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Muscle Weakness | Patient, Quality of Life
Impact of Underwater Exercise Versus Regular Aerobic Exercise on Quality of Life and Power of Muscle
To investigate the Impact of underwater exercise versus regular aerobic exercise on quality of life and power of muscle
- Trial name
- NCT07132736
- Testing
- Hubbard tank, Mat on the ground
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- October 6 University
Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Female
THRIVE Well Cancer FDTN/Exercise_Creatine Supplementation
The study's purpose is to evaluate whether creatine supplementation can help breast cancer survivors respond quicker to exercise by improving strength, endurance, and body composition.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Female, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- THRIVE (NCT06395506)
- Testing
- Creatine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Sepsis, Primary Myopathies
Muscle Force Assessment in the Intensive Care Unit and in Primary Myopathies
The primary aim of the project is to apply the non-invasive stimulated muscle force assessment system to i) intensive care unit patients and ii) patients with primary myopathy or subclinic myopathy (e.g., Duchenne muscular…
- Trial name
- NCT00735384
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases
Low-energy Laser Applications in Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
This study endeavored to evaluate the auxiliary effect of low-energy laser therapy (LLT) on pain, muscle performance, fatigue, and functional ability in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
- Conditions
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Rheumatic Diseases, Chronic Knee Pain, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT05031104
- Testing
- Physical Exercise, Physical Exercise plus Low-energy Laser Therapy
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Musculoskeletal, Fatigability
Influence of Core Training on Fatigue, Balance and Performance in Adolescent Football Players
Background: Adolescent football players are exposed to high physical and psychological demands due to intensive training, frequent matches, travel, and limited recovery time.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal, Fatigability, Core Muscle Weakness, Balance Changes
- Trial name
- NCT07560319
- Testing
- Core Training Group
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Muscle Weakness
Combination Treatment With BTL-899 and HPM-6000UF Devices II
This study will evaluate the clinical efficacy of the BTL-899 and HPM-6000UF devices in combination for non-invasive strengthening of the core muscles and overall improvement in quality of life in female patients after childbirth.
- Trial name
- NCT05713864
- Testing
- BTL-899, HPM-6000UF
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BTL Industries Ltd.
Paraparesis, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Effect of Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Balance and Gait in Paraparetic Patients
This study will investigate whether adding electromagnetic field therapy (EMT) to a standard physical therapy program is more effective than physical therapy alone for improving balance and walking ability in paraparetic…
- Conditions
- Paraparesis, Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Postural Balance Disorders
- Trial name
- EMT-BG (NCT07196956)
- Testing
- Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field Therapy (0.5 Hz)
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- MTI 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
Muscular Weakness
Enhancing Gluteus Maximus Recruitment
Can participants enhance gluteus maximus recruitment during a single-leg squat test following a neuromuscular training program?
- Trial name
- NCT02042937
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic