Clinical trials: Muscle Performance
Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis (POMS)
Five Times Sit-To-Stand Test for Patients with Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
Transitioning from a sitting to a standing position is a movement essential for maintaining physical independence and functional mobility, and is necessary for performing many activities in daily life.
- Trial name
- NCT06648499
- Testing
- Evaluation of lower extremity muscle strength, physical activity, exercise capacity, balance, quality of life, and fatigue in POMS, Evaluation of lower extremity muscle strength, physical activity, exercise capacity, balance, quality of life, and fatigue in healthy controls
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance
Nordic vs Blood Flow Restriction Nordic Exercise in Elite Female Pole Vaulters
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of Nordic Hamstring Exercise (NHE) and Blood Flow Restriction-assisted Nordic Hamstring Exercise (BFR-NHE) on hamstring muscle strength, muscle morphology…
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance, Hamstring Adaptation, Sports Injury Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT07705698
- Testing
- Nordic Hamstring Exercise, Blood Flow Restriction-Assisted Nordic Hamstring Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Toros University
Cerebral Palsy, Whole Body Vibration
Effects of WBV in Children With Hemiparetic CP
The aim of this study was to investigate short and long-term effects of Whole Body Vibration therapy on spasticity and motor performance in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy in addition to conventional physiotherapy.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Whole Body Vibration, Spastic Hemiplegia, Motor Performance
- Trial name
- NCT04528966
- Testing
- Whole-Body Vibration, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis, Knee
The Effectiveness of Resistance Training for Patients With Degenerative Arthritis After Surgery
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative disease that significantly impacts mobility and disability in older adults. This pilot randomized controlled study aimed to examine the effects of a three-month resistance training program…
- Trial name
- Arthritis (NCT07696195)
- Testing
- Progressive Lower Extremity Resistance Exercise, Routine Postoperative Rehabilitation Care
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Tzu Chi University
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Physical Functional Performance
Action Observation Training for Functional Performance in Children with Cerebral Palsy
This study is a randomized control trial and aims to determine the effects of Action Observation on balance and mobility in patients with cerebral palsy compared to training without action observation.
- Trial name
- NCT06672328
- Testing
- Training with Action Observation Therapy, Training without Action Observation Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Spastic Diplegia, Motor Imagery
Effect of Multisensory Motor Imagery Training on Muscle Performance and Coordination in Children With Spastic Diplegia
PURPOSE: The current study aims to: Determine the effect of multisensory motor imagery training on muscle performance including (peak torque, work, power) of trunk and knee flexors and extensors in children with spastic diplegia.
- Trial name
- NCT06676332
- Testing
- motor imagery training, traditional physical therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Dual Task in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
This study was planned to determine the effects of the dual-task performance of children with DMD with motor dysfunction and varying degrees of cognitive impairment compared to their healthy peers, to compare the dual-task…
- Trial name
- NCT05575648
- Testing
- 10 meter walk test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Sports Nutrition
The Effect of Quinoa on Strength, VO2max and Athletic Performance
Background: Proper nutrition is essential for sports performance. Quinoa is a gluten-free grain rich in macronutrients such as protein, polysaccharides, and fatty acids and consists of many phytochemicals such as carotenoids…
- Trial name
- NCT06444698
- Testing
- cookies that contain 50 grams of quinoa, cookies without quinoa
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Performance, Recovery
Effects of Root Extract Ashwagandha (KSM-66) on Physiological Stress, Perception of Recovery and Muscle Strength in Youth Footballers
This trial examines if six weeks of taking 450 mg Ashwagandha root extract affects exercise performance and recovery in youth male elite football players.
- Conditions
- Performance, Recovery, Strength, Aerobic Endurance
- Trial name
- NCT07343219
- Testing
- Root extract Ashwagandha, Corn Starch
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sports Performance and Applied Research in Trials and Analysis
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Taping for Children With and Without Movement Clumsiness
To investigate the effects of K Tape on walking pattern, muscle activity and motor performance in children with and without developmental coordination disorder (DCD).
- Trial name
- NCT02945124
- Testing
- K tape
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Flatfoot, Flexible
Plyometric vs. Intrinsic Foot Muscle Training in Pediatric Flatfoot
The purpose of this study is to investigate how the order of exercises in a training program affects foot mechanics and physical performance in children with flexible flatfoot.
- Trial name
- NCT07884162
- Testing
- Plyometric Training
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Faculty of Medicine, Sousse
Physical Fitness, Basketball
TRX Training Intensity in Male Adolescent Basketball Players
This randomized interventional study aims to compare the effects of low-, moderate-, and high-intensity TRX suspension training on physical performance in male adolescent basketball players.
- Conditions
- Physical Fitness, Basketball, Resistance Training, Exercise
- Trial name
- TRX-INT (NCT07800130)
- Testing
- TRX Suspension Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
Sports Injuries, Flexibility
THE MYOFASCIAL SYSTEM AND MINIMIZING THE RISK OS INJURY IN SPORT
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of myofascial self-release on muscle mechanical properties, performance, neuromuscular function, and injury risk reduction in young soccer players.
- Conditions
- Sports Injuries, Flexibility, Balance, Jumping Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06895720
- Testing
- Myofascial Self-Release
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Aveiro University
10-13 Age, Inspiratory Muscle Training
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training Combined With Circadian Rhythm-based Running Programs in Children Male Football Players
In this study, a parallel two-group pre-test-post-test randomized controlled trial was conducted according to CONSORT guidelines.
- Conditions
- 10-13 Age, Inspiratory Muscle Training, Running, Circadian Rhythm
- Trial name
- Circadian IMT (NCT07170891)
- Testing
- Morning Running and IMT, Inspiratory muscle training and evening running, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty
Neuromuscular Function, Postural Balance
"Muscle Strength, Balance, and Core Endurance in Elite Adolescent Rowers: A Cross-Sectional Study"
This study aims to investigate the relationship between lower extremity isokinetic strength, dynamic balance, and core muscle endurance in elite adolescent rowers aged 16-18.
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Function, Postural Balance, Core Stability, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- REBCORE (NCT07077993)
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Athletic Performance
Effect of Instability Resistance Training on Balance, Core Muscle Strength, and Athletic Performance
The goal of this experimental study is to examine the effect of instability resistance training (IRT) on balance ability, core muscle strength, and athletic performance of young Chinese male kayak canoeists.
- Trial name
- NCT06432595
- Testing
- Instability resistance training and Traditional resistance training
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength
The Effects of an 8-Week Exer-Genie-Assisted Speed and ABC Drill Training Program on Speed, Hamstring Strength, and Vertical Jump Performance in Female Football Players
This study aims to examine the effects of an eight-week Exer-Genie®-assisted speed and agility-balance-coordination (ABC drill) training program on sprint performance, hamstring muscle strength, and vertical jump ability in young…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength, Hamstring Muscles
- Trial name
- NCT07274566
- Testing
- Exer-Genie® Training Protocol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Rumeli University
Maxillary Transversal Deficiency (Maxillary Constriction) and Perioral Muscle Pressures (Tongue, Lip, and Cheek)
Orofacial Muscle Pressure and Maxillary Transverse Development
Study Title: Investigation of the Effects of Tongue, Lip, and Cheek Pressures on the Development of Upper Jaw Narrowness Introduction and Hypothesis The structure of our face and the alignment of our teeth are influenced not only…
- Trial name
- OMPTD (NCT07552441)
- Testing
- Orolingual Manometry using IOPI Pro Deluxe Kit
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yuzuncu Yil University
Tendinopathy, Rheumatic Diseases
Performance-Enhancing Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has been banned in competitive athletes because some people think it may enhance athletic performance. However, there is very little published research to support or undermine this point of view.
- Trial name
- NCT01200875
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) injection, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Muscle Strength, Rehabilitation
Effect of Kinesiology Tape on Quadriceps Strength and Performance in Female Futsal Players
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate whether kinesiology tape improves quadriceps muscle efficiency in female futsal players.
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Rehabilitation, Quadriceps Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT06805227
- Testing
- Kinesiology Tape Application
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University