Clinical trials: Stretching Exercises
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Ultrasound or Whole Body Vibration on Knee Motion and Function in CP
This study compared the efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound (US) and whole-body vibration (WBV) as adjuncts to a standardized passive stretching regimen on improving knee joint range of motion (ROM) and functional capacity in…
- Trial name
- NCT07351292
- Testing
- ultrasound, whole body vibration
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Fasciitis, Plantar, Stretch
Effect of Stretching on Visco-elastic Behaviour of the Fascia Plantaris in a Healthy Population
RCT with two arms: (1) stretch fascia plantaris (6 weeks, n=30) (2) control (n=30); Outcome parameters: ROM ankle and first toe; visco-elastic behaviour of the fascia plantaris determined by means of myotonometry Study protocol…
- Conditions
- Fasciitis, Plantar, Stretch, Rehabilitation, Stiffness of Unspecified Foot, Not Elsewhere Classified
- Trial name
- NCT05153993
- Testing
- Fascia stretch
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay
Endermotherapy for Children With Developmental Disabilities
Children with developmental disabilities often sustain decreased range of motion in their extremities. The decrease in flexibility may be due to neuromuscular disorders such as spasticity or dystonia.
- Trial name
- NCT01207570
- Testing
- Endermotherapy, Passive manual stretching
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Shoulder Injury
A Static Passive Stretching on Glenohumeral Rotation Range of Movement in Elite Swimmers
Shoulder injury is a common problem of overhead athletes, as swimmers. It's reported a reduction of side-to-side glenohumeral rotation from 11 to 18 degrees can increase 1.9 points the injury risk, because an alteration in…
- Trial name
- NCT03405844
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Treatment for Osgood Schlatter Patients With a Physiotherapy Program
This study is to compare the effect of a physiotherapy program to usual care treatment in patients with Osgood Schlatter disease (OSD). Patients will be randomly assigned into two groups.
- Trial name
- TrOPhy (NCT04716608)
- Testing
- physiotherapy program, usual care treatment
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Knee, ACL
Restoration of Knee Extension After ACL Reconstruction
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the addition of a home-based high-intensity knee extension stretching device (Ermi Knee Extensionater) to standard postoperative physical therapy improves recovery of full knee…
- Trial name
- NCT07685561
- Testing
- Standard Physical Therapy, Ermi Knee Extensionater
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Homebased (6-week) Stretching Intervention in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
This study will investigate the effect of a 6-week stretching intervention, consisting of a combination of a 2-week casting period and a home-based stretching program of the plantar flexors and hamstrings, on muscle and tendon…
- Trial name
- NCT04904094
- Testing
- Casting of the lower limb and homebased stretching exercise program.
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Clubfoot Deformity
Myofascial Release And Static Stretching Along With Nighttime Bracing
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to learn if Myofascial Release and Static Stretching combined with Nighttime Bracing can prevent long-term relapse of Ponseti-treated idiopathic clubfoot in children with idiopathic…
- Trial name
- NCT07249684
- Testing
- Myofascial release, Static Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Sports Physical Therapy
Comparing Shoulder Stretching and Percussive Massage on Shoulder Rotation and Attack Speed in Female Volleyball Players
This study aims to investigate the acute effects of PNF modified sleeper stretches and percussive massage treatment on shoulder rotation movements and attack speed in female volleyball players and compare these applications.
- Trial name
- NCT06304402
- Testing
- The Percussive Massage Treatment, The Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Cerebrovascular Accident
Botulinum Toxin Injections by Ultrasounds Guidance and Stretching Exercise in Spastic Toe Clawing
Claw toes deformity result in spasticity often seem in patients with central nerve disease. It also cause pressure sore in foot and pain during walking that didn't well improve under traditional treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT02586142
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A, Stretching exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Stimulation of the Proprioceptive Trigeminocardiac Reflex
Study over muscular stretching to reduce pain the oral cavity.
- Trial name
- PTCRSTIM (NCT02908568)
- Testing
- Spring device, Mandible stimulator
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Azienda USL 12 Versilia
Sports Physical Therapy
Immediate Effect of Dynamic Stretching With and Without Floss Band on Flexibility of Hamstrings in Futsal Players
To compare the immediate effect of dynamic stretching with and without floss band on the hamstring flexibility in futsal players.
- Trial name
- NCT06101602
- Testing
- Dynamic Stretching with Floss Band, Dynamic Stretching without Floss Band
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Hamstring Muscles, Sciatic Nerve
Neural Glide Technique on the Sciatic Nerve and the Passive Stretching Technique in the Short Hamstring Muscles
The project consists of studying the differences between neural gliding techniques of the sciatic nerve and passive stretching of the hamstring muscles in football players.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Muscles, Sciatic Nerve, Flexibility
- Trial name
- NCT05301426
- Testing
- Stretching of the hamstring muscles., Neural slippage of the sciatic nerve., Passive upper limb mobilisations.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
Cerebral Palsy
Acute Effects of a Passive Stretching Session on the Mechanical Properties of Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Children with cerebral palsy present early in the childhood altered muscular properties, as soon as structural or stiffness. In the gastrocnemius muscle, altered muscular properties are characterized by short muscle belly length…
- Trial name
- NCT03714269
- Testing
- measurement evaluated with an isokinetic dynamometer, measurement evaluated with an 2D ultrasound, assessment of the level of discomfort
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Hypertension
Examining Different Modes of Exercise for Acute Reduction in Blood Pressure
The purpose of the study is to compared different modes of exercise for eliciting post-exercise hypotension. The study will randomize 10 healthy participants to 30 minutes of either aerobic exercise, isometric exercise…
- Trial name
- NCT06628635
- Testing
- Exercise, Resting
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Cerebral Palsy
Improving Stretching Interventions for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) has a prevalence of 1.5-3 per 1000 live births, making it the most common neurological disorder among children in Europe. One of the most frequently observed problems in CP is hypertonia, i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT02766491
- Testing
- Strengthening and stretching, conventional stretching
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Liverpool John Moores University
Muscular Diseases
Effectiveness Analysis of Active Stretching Versus Active Stretching With Low Frequency Currents
The purpose of this study is to determine whether active stretching with low frequency currents are more effective than active stretching in the treatment of hamstring shortness syndrome in children.
- Trial name
- NCT02100241
- Testing
- Active stretching
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rodríguez, Francisco Piqueras, M.D.
Children Soccer Players
Conventional Warm-up on Physical Performance in Children Soccer Players
Considering the importance of an optimal warm-up to enhance performance in key soccer-related variables such as jump height, sprint speed, and ball kicking velocity, most available evidence to date has focused on youth and adult…
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT07310251)
- Testing
- conventional warm-up regarding to stretching warm-up
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica del Maule
Hip Joint Disorders, Recovery After Total Hip Arthroplasty
Passive Static Stretching for Improving Hip Range of Motion in Patients and Healthy Individuals
This pilot study evaluates whether passive static stretching can improve hip movement in three groups: people who have had hip replacement surgery, individuals with long-term hip pain, and healthy volunteers.
- Conditions
- Hip Joint Disorders, Recovery After Total Hip Arthroplasty, Healthy Individuals
- Trial name
- HIP- STR (NCT07495371)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Omicron beta research
Vertical Jump Performance
Stretching to Improve Jumping Performance
The study involves comparison of an 8-week plantar flexor stretching program to a shoulder stretching program for improving vertical jump performance in adolescent athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT06944652
- Testing
- Stretching
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan