RehabilitationNCT04837287
Investigation of the Effect of Different Term Stretching Exercise on Muscle Elasticity in Two Different Muscle Groups
A study testing Static Stretching Exercise for 10 Seconds and Static Stretching Exercise for 30 Seconds in people with Rehabilitation and Muscle Tightness, run by Marmara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
In the literature, the evidence regarding the effects of different static stretching times on elasticity is very limited, and the evidence on the effects on flexibility varies. Although 10 to 30 seconds of static stretching is said to be effective, studies on which duration is effective for which muscle group are… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 45 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Rehabilitation, Muscle Tightness
- What is being tested?
- Static Stretching Exercise for 10 Seconds and Static Stretching Exercise for 30 Seconds
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 22 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 10 Feb 2020to 1 Jul 2021
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 45 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Being between the ages of 20-45
- Have not had any disability or surgery in the past 6 months
- Not exercising regularly in the last 6 months
- No neural signs
- To participate regularly in the study
Who cannot join
- Exercising regularly in the last 6 months,
- Having any disability or surgery not allowing stretching exercise,
- Having hip-knee-waist problem
- Having comorbidities not allowing stretching exercise such as inflammatory rheumatic disease, orthopedic and neurological disease
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Eda TONGA, Assoc. Prof. contact
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Marmara University
Istanbul
Eda TONGA, Assoc. Prof., eda.tonga@marmara.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: Investigation of the Effect of Short and Long Term Stretching Exercise on Muscle Elasticity in Two Different Muscle Groups
In the literature, the evidence regarding the effects of different static stretching times on elasticity is very limited, and the evidence on the effects on flexibility varies. Although 10 to 30 seconds of static stretching is said to be effective, studies on which duration is effective for which muscle group are quite limited. Based on these, the aim of this study is to examine the effects of stretching exercises of different periods on muscle elasticity to be applied to thin and thick muscle groups. In order to evaluate its effectiveness, assessment of evaluation of muscle flexibility, active-passive range of motion were being applied.
Read the detailed description
Flexibility, the most important component of physical fitness, is defined as the maximal range of motion occurring in the joint or joint group. Elasticity is the ability of the structure to change its shape and size with the effect of force and to return to its previous position when the force is removed. These two components are also very effective on strength, agility, balance, speed, coordination and proprioception, which are other components of physical fitness. It is very important in reducing stress and tension, relieving muscle cramps, muscle relaxation, body fitness, reducing risks of injury and pain, regular sleep and daily life activities. Good levels of this increase the efficiency of the movement.
Different stretching protocols are applied in traditional rehabilitation to increase these levels. Static stretching, which is one of these stretching protocols, is known to prevent injuries and benefit performance as a result of increasing the range of motion. It is a type of stretching that minimizes the risk of injury as well as easy application. However, stretching times that will change the elasticity and flexibility of a large-thick muscle and a thin-long muscle are different. In the literature, the evidence regarding the effects of different static stretching times on elasticity is very limited, and the evidence on the effects on flexibility varies. Although 10 to 30 seconds of static stretching is said to be effective, studies on which duration is effective for which muscle group are quite limited.
Based on these, the aim of our study is to examine the effects of stretching exercises of different periods on muscle elasticity to be applied to thin and thick muscle groups. The study will be carried out on healthy, sedentary people aged 20-45 years. People who agree to participate in the study will be randomly divided into two groups. Static stretching will be applied to the hamstring and gracilis muscles of one group for 10 seconds while static stretching will be applied to the other group for 30 seconds. Static stretching exercises will be applied 8 weeks, 3 days a week, 3 times a day in 10 repetitions. On the dominant legs of the participants will be evaluated muscle elasticities with Myoton, muscle flexibility with flexibility tests, joint range of motion with goniometer. As a result of our thesis study, the investigators aim to find out how many seconds of static stretching will be more effective in different muscle groups, how different stretching times will change the muscle elasticity in different muscle groups, and thanks to this information, the investigators will be more successful in rehabilitation.
- Conditions
- Rehabilitation, Muscle Tightness
- Being tested
- Static Stretching Exercise for 10 Seconds, Static Stretching Exercise for 30 Seconds
- Keywords
- Static Stretching Exercises, Stretching Time, Muscle Elasticity, Muscle Flexibility
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Static Stretching Exercise for 10 SecondsOther
The participants were asked to do a static stretching exercise for the Hamstring and Gracilis muscles for 10 seconds. The participants were asked to continue for 8 weeks, 3 days a week, 3 times a day - 10 repetitions.
Static Stretching Exercise for 30 SecondsOther
The participants were asked to do a static stretching exercise for the Hamstring and Gracilis muscles for 30 seconds. The participants were asked to continue for 8 weeks, 3 days a week, 3 times a day - 10 repetitions.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Static Stretching Exercise for 10 Seconds | Active comparator | After the participants are given one session of training, the participants do the exercises themselves at home. Receives: Other: Static Stretching Exercise for 10 Seconds |
| Static Stretching Exercise for 30 Seconds | Active comparator | After the participants are given one session of training, the participants do the exercises themselves at home. Receives: Other: Static Stretching Exercise for 30 Seconds |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Elasticity of the Muscle
The method of measurement consists of recording damped natural oscillation of soft biological tissue in the form of an acceleration signal and the subsequent simultaneous computation of the parameters of State of Tension, Biomechanical and Viscoelastic properties. Damped natural oscillation is induced by an exterior, low force quick-release mechanical impulse under constant pre-load. At the end of this measurement, information about the muscle elasticity in logarithmic decrement on muscle is obtained. In our study, this measurement will be evaluated with Myoton.
Measured: Pre exercise and Week 8
Secondary outcomes (7)
Tone of the Muscle
The method of measurement consists of recording damped natural oscillation of soft biological tissue in the form of an acceleration signal and the subsequent simultaneous computation of the parameters of State of Tension, Biomechanical and Viscoelastic properties. Damped natural oscillation is induced by an exterior, low force quick-release mechanical impulse under constant pre-load. At the end of this measurement, information about the muscle tone in Hz is obtained. In our study, this measurement will be evaluated with Myoton.
Measured: Pre exercise and Week 8
Stiffness of the Muscle
The method of measurement consists of recording damped natural oscillation of soft biological tissue in the form of an acceleration signal and the subsequent simultaneous computation of the parameters of State of Tension, Biomechanical and Viscoelastic properties. Damped natural oscillation is induced by an exterior, low force quick-release mechanical impulse under constant pre-load. At the end of this measurement, information about the muscle stiffness in N/m is obtained. In our study, this measurement will be evaluated with Myoton.
Measured: Pre exercise and Week 8
Demographic Data Form
The participants are asked to fill in an information form that evaluates age, gender, educational background, occupation, presence of permanent disease, disability or surgeries, and when it happened, whether there are hip-knee-waist problems.
Measured: Pre exercise
Hamstring Muscle Flexibility
The Hamstring muscle is evaluated by the Sit - Lie test. The participants are asked to take off their shoes and sit on the floor and place the soles flat on the measuring board. The participants are asked to lie forward as far as the participants can reach their fingertips by moving their bodies forward without bending the participants's knees and waiting at least 2 seconds at the last point. The point where the participants can reach is marked and the distance between the level of the feet and the marked point is measured by tape measure. The measurement is repeated twice and the highest value is recorded in cm.
Measured: Pre exercise, Measurement for 7 weeks, Week 8
Gracilis Muscle Flexibility
The Gracilis muscle is evaluated by Hip Abduction Flexibility Test. For testing, the participants sits with hip abduction, flexion and external rotation, knees flexed, and feet soles adjacent. The participants is asked to push their knees down, holding their knees. The distance between the lateral condyle of both knees and the ground is measured by tape measure. The measurement is recorded in cm.
Measured: Pre exercise, Measurement for 7 weeks, Week 8
Active - Passive Joint Range of Motion
The measured joint is placed according to the anatomical position, and this position is considered the starting position, and the measurement starts here. The participants is asked to do the movement as much as the participants can, and an angle measurement is made. In our study, this measurement will be done with the universal goniometer.
Measured: Pre exercise, Measurement for 7 weeks, Week 8
Exercise Diary
The participants will note the number of exercises the participants did at home in the exercise diary next to the image showing the exercise example day by day. All exercises will be evaluated as 100% when done with the number of repetitions required.
Measured: Pre exercise, Measurement for 7 weeks, Week 8
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Apr 2021
- Study start10 Feb 2020
- Primary completion1 Jul 2021 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jul 2021 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for RehabilitationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Marmara UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Marmara University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Eda Tonga, Marmara University
- Investigators
- Fatma Dilge AŞIK, PT, Principal investigator, Marmara University Faculty of Health SciencesEda TONGA, Assoc. Prof., Study director, Marmara University Faculty of Health SciencesYavuz YAKUT, Prof. Dr., Study director, Hasan Kalyoncu University Faculty of Health Sciences
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04837287
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 09.2020.47
- Status last verified
- Apr 2021
- First submitted
- 21 Feb 2021
- Last updated
- 8 Apr 2021
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Apr 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of the Effect of Short and Long Term Stretching Exercise on Muscle Elasticity in Two Different Muscle Groups
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04837287
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 09.2020.47
- Conditions
- Rehabilitation, Muscle Tightness
- Keywords
- Static Stretching Exercises, Stretching Time, Muscle Elasticity, Muscle Flexibility
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Marmara UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Feb 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jul 2021 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jul 2021 (estimated)
- First posted
- 8 Apr 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
In the literature, the evidence regarding the effects of different static stretching times on elasticity is very limited, and the evidence on the effects on flexibility varies. Although 10 to 30 seconds of static stretching is said to be effective, studies on which duration is effective for which muscle group are quite limited. Based on these, the aim of this study is to examine the effects of stretching exercises of different periods on muscle elasticity to be applied to thin and thick muscle groups. In order to evaluate its effectiveness, assessment of evaluation of muscle flexibility, active-passive range of motion were being applied.
Detailed description
Flexibility, the most important component of physical fitness, is defined as the maximal range of motion occurring in the joint or joint group. Elasticity is the ability of the structure to change its shape and size with the effect of force and to return to its previous position when the force is removed. These two components are also very effective on strength, agility, balance, speed, coordination and proprioception, which are other components of physical fitness. It is very important in reducing stress and tension, relieving muscle cramps, muscle relaxation, body fitness, reducing risks of injury and pain, regular sleep and daily life activities. Good levels of this increase the efficiency of the movement.
Different stretching protocols are applied in traditional rehabilitation to increase these levels. Static stretching, which is one of these stretching protocols, is known to prevent injuries and benefit performance as a result of increasing the range of motion. It is a type of stretching that minimizes the risk of injury as well as easy application. However, stretching times that will change the elasticity and flexibility of a large-thick muscle and a thin-long muscle are different. In the literature, the evidence regarding the effects of different static stretching times on elasticity is very limited, and the evidence on the effects on flexibility varies. Although 10 to 30 seconds of static stretching is said to be effective, studies on which duration is effective for which muscle group are quite limited.
Based on these, the aim of our study is to examine the effects of stretching exercises of different periods on muscle elasticity to be applied to thin and thick muscle groups. The study will be carried out on healthy, sedentary people aged 20-45 years. People who agree to participate in the study will be randomly divided into two groups. Static stretching will be applied to the hamstring and gracilis muscles of one group for 10 seconds while static stretching will be applied to the other group for 30 seconds. Static stretching exercises will be applied 8 weeks, 3 days a week, 3 times a day in 10 repetitions. On the dominant legs of the participants will be evaluated muscle elasticities with Myoton, muscle flexibility with flexibility tests, joint range of motion with goniometer. As a result of our thesis study, the investigators aim to find out how many seconds of static stretching will be more effective in different muscle groups, how different stretching times will change the muscle elasticity in different muscle groups, and thanks to this information, the investigators will be more successful in rehabilitation.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Static Stretching Exercise for 10 Seconds | Active comparator | Other: Static Stretching Exercise for 10 SecondsAfter the participants are given one session of training, the participants do the exercises themselves at home. |
| Static Stretching Exercise for 30 Seconds | Active comparator | Other: Static Stretching Exercise for 30 SecondsAfter the participants are given one session of training, the participants do the exercises themselves at home. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Being between the ages of 20-45
- Have not had any disability or surgery in the past 6 months
- Not exercising regularly in the last 6 months
- No neural signs
- To participate regularly in the study
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Exercising regularly in the last 6 months,
- Having any disability or surgery not allowing stretching exercise,
- Having hip-knee-waist problem
- Having comorbidities not allowing stretching exercise such as inflammatory rheumatic disease, orthopedic and neurological disease
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Static Stretching Exercise for 10 SecondsThe participants were asked to do a static stretching exercise for the Hamstring and Gracilis muscles for 10 seconds. The participants were asked to continue for 8 weeks, 3 days a week, 3 times a day - 10 repetitions. | Other | Static Stretching Exercise for 10 Seconds |
| Static Stretching Exercise for 30 SecondsThe participants were asked to do a static stretching exercise for the Hamstring and Gracilis muscles for 30 seconds. The participants were asked to continue for 8 weeks, 3 days a week, 3 times a day - 10 repetitions. | Other | Static Stretching Exercise for 30 Seconds |
Primary outcome
Elasticity of the Muscle
Time frame: Pre exercise and Week 8
The method of measurement consists of recording damped natural oscillation of soft biological tissue in the form of an acceleration signal and the subsequent simultaneous computation of the parameters of State of Tension, Biomechanical and Viscoelastic properties. Damped natural oscillation is induced by an exterior, low force quick-release mechanical impulse under constant pre-load. At the end of this measurement, information about the muscle elasticity in logarithmic decrement on muscle is obtained. In our study, this measurement will be evaluated with Myoton.
7 secondary outcomes
Tone of the Muscle
Time frame: Pre exercise and Week 8
Stiffness of the Muscle
Time frame: Pre exercise and Week 8
Demographic Data Form
Time frame: Pre exercise
Hamstring Muscle Flexibility
Time frame: Pre exercise, Measurement for 7 weeks, Week 8
Gracilis Muscle Flexibility
Time frame: Pre exercise, Measurement for 7 weeks, Week 8
Active - Passive Joint Range of Motion
Time frame: Pre exercise, Measurement for 7 weeks, Week 8
Exercise Diary
Time frame: Pre exercise, Measurement for 7 weeks, Week 8
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Apr 2021.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Eda TONGA, Assoc. Prof. contact
Fatma Dilge AŞIK, PT principal investigator
Marmara University Faculty of Health Sciences
Eda TONGA, Assoc. Prof. study director
Marmara University Faculty of Health Sciences
Yavuz YAKUT, Prof. Dr. study director
Hasan Kalyoncu University Faculty of Health Sciences
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Static Stretching Exercise for 10 Seconds and Static Stretching Exercise for 30 Seconds in people with Rehabilitation and Muscle Tightness, run by Marmara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Apr 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Fatma Dilge AŞIK, PT (0506 371 44 44, asikfatmadilge@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Elasticity of the Muscle (time frame: Pre exercise and Week 8). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Apr 2021.