Acute quadriplegic myopathy
MONDO:0004969Acute quadriplegic myopathy (AQM) is a specific acquired myopathy in ICU patients. Patients with AQM are characterized by severe muscle weakness and atrophy of spinal nerve innervated limb and trunk muscles, while cranial nerve innervated craniofacial muscles, sensory and cognitive functions are spared or less affected. The muscle weakness is associated with altered muscle membrane properties and a preferential loss of the motor protein myosin and myosin-associated thick filament proteins. Prolonged mechanical ventilation, muscle unloading, postsynaptic block of neuromuscular transmission, sepsis and systemic corticosteroid hormone treatment have been suggested as important triggering factors in AQM.
50 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New scale could help predict fall risk for hospital patients in turkey
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a Turkish version of the Johns Hopkins In-Room Independence Scale, which measures a patient's ability to move, use the toilet, and think clearly while in their hospital room. Researchers worked with 100 adults who had conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, or ampu…
Sponsor: Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Vibration or electrical stimulation: which better fights ICU muscle loss?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two non-drug treatments—whole-body vibration and neuromuscular electrical stimulation—in 60 ICU patients with muscle weakness. Patients received one of the therapies twice daily for two weeks, alongside standard care. Researchers measured muscle strength and thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Physiotherapy students test muscle relief techniques on themselves
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at how common muscle and posture problems are in physiotherapy students and whether a special physiotherapy program could help. 44 students with back pain and muscle tightness received treatments like trigger point release, stretching, and joint mobilization. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charles University, Czech Republic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Who should control your sedation during surgery? new study compares options
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether letting patients control their own sedation during arm surgery under regional anesthesia leads to higher satisfaction compared to having an anesthesiologist control it. 70 adults having upper limb orthopedic surgery were randomly assigned to either pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New turkish health survey could improve care for muscle and joint problems
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study translated the Generic Functional Index, a questionnaire that measures how well people can do daily activities, into Turkish. Researchers tested it with 200 adults who have muscle or joint problems to see if it is accurate and reliable. The goal is to give Turkish-spea…
Sponsor: Istanbul Bilgi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can simple breathing exercises help ICU patients get stronger?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a combined breathing muscle training program is safe and practical for adult ICU patients who are on or recently off a ventilator. Twenty-two patients received the training alongside usual care. The main goal was to see if patients could stick with the p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Physios take on ER duty: study tests if they can replace doctors for back pain
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether specially trained physiotherapists can safely diagnose and treat non-urgent muscle and joint pain in the emergency room, compared to standard care from doctors. 102 patients with back, neck, or shoulder pain were randomly assigned to either a physiothera…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bern University of Applied Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can CRPS patients imagine movement? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study compared how well people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), people with other muscle or bone pain, and healthy individuals can imagine movements. Researchers used a questionnaire called the MIQ-RS to measure motor imagery skills. The goal was to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Mind, spirit, and pain: new study explores what chronic pain patients really believe
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study surveyed 116 adults with chronic pain at a rehabilitation clinic to understand how their pain beliefs, spiritual well-being, and attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine are related. Participants filled out several questionnaires about their pain, mood, …
Sponsor: Gulseren Demir Karakilic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC