Clinical trials: Surface EMG
Muscle Strength, Botulinum Toxins, Type A
Assessment of the Effect of Botulinum Toxin in Extensor Digitorum Brevis Via Strain Gauge and Nerve Conduction Studies
The purpose of this feasibility study is to determine if temporary weakness of a small foot muscle caused by local injection of botulinum toxin into that muscle can be measured with a strain gauge in addition to the previously…
- Trial name
- NCT00822523
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin, Type A, Saline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Occupational; Cramp(s)
Study of Arm and Putter Movement in Golfers With Golfer's Cramp
The investigators will investigate golfers with visual evidence of an involuntary movement while putting before and after treatment with a low dose of propranolol.
- Trial name
- NCT02032758
- Testing
- Propranolol, Opal Device, Science and Motion PuttLab (SAM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Child
Backpack Load and Spine Muscles Activity
The purpose of the present study is to analyze the influence of four backpack loading conditions (0, 10, 15 and 20% of body weight) on the electromyographic activity of the neck and lumbar muscles of elementary school children.
- Trial name
- BLSMA (NCT02725645)
- Testing
- loading conditions
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Fernando Pessoa
Spasticity
Imaging of 3D Innervation Zone Distribution in Spastic Muscles From High-density Surface EMG Recordings
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if it is possible to use a new 3D imaging method to guide Botulinum neurotoxin (BTX) injection for muscle spasticity management after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT03302741
- Testing
- Botulinum neurotoxin (BTX), Physical Therapy, Standard BTX injection (ultrasound guided)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Fatigue
The Effect of Sildenafil and Tadalafil on Skeletal Muscle and Perceptual Fatigue
This study is funded by the Moody Endowment. In this project, we will investigate the potential effect of skeletal muscle nitric oxide (NO) production on skeletal muscle anabolism, muscle strength, physical function, and body…
- Trial name
- NCT01661595
- Testing
- Sildenafil, tadalafil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston