Clinical trials: Contractions
Healthy
A System for Lengthening Contraction Training of Muscle
Evaluation of a new exercise machine designed to improve strength and speed of movement in the leg muscles. Investigators are trying to learn whether a new training method results in greater strength improvements as compared to a…
- Trial name
- LCT (NCT00575107)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Comparing the Dose-response Profiles of Uterotonics After Initial Carbetocin Administration - an Ex-vivo Study in Desensitized Human Myometrium
This study will investigate the effects of drugs called "uterotonics" that help with the contraction of the uterus after a baby is born. This uterine contraction is very important to stop the bleeding after delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT06285409
- Testing
- Carbetocin, Oxytocin, Ergonovine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital
Premature Atrial Complex, Premature Ventricular Contraction
The Heart Rhythm Twins Study
Premature atrial contractions (PACs) and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are observed in the majority of individuals monitored for more than a few hours.
- Trial name
- NCT05866731
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Uterine Contractions, Delivery
Comparing the Shape and Frequency of Uterine Contractions
Dystocia is the most common indication for primary cesarean section. The most common cause of dystocia is uterine dysfunction. In all cephalopelvic disproportion studies, more attention is usually paid on fetus and pelvic rather…
- Trial name
- NCT01649063
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Postpartum Hemorrhage
In Vitro Myometrial Contractions in Laboring and Non-laboring Women
The purpose of this study is to compare the ability of an isolated sample of uterine muscle tissue (in a tissue bath) to contract in the presence of various drugs.
- Trial name
- NCT01689311
- Testing
- Oxytocin, Ergonovine, Prostaglandin F2alpha
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital
Kinesio Taping Effects on Knee Extension Force
Kinesio Taping Effects on Knee Extension Force Among Soccer Players
Kinesio Taping (KT) is used often, but there is little scientific information on its effect. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of KT on knee extension force among soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT02167126
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Franca
Education, Contraction
Muscle Activation Learning Techniques
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different muscle activation learning techniques-taught to university students with no prior training in this area-on academic achievement and perceived learning.
- Conditions
- Education, Contraction, Muscle Activation, Biofeedback Training
- Trial name
- NCT07870382
- Testing
- verbal education, verbal education+ palpation, verbal education+ palpation+ EMG Biofeedback
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
Term Labour
Accuracy and Reliability of Novii: Fetal Heart Rate (FHR), Maternal Heart Rate (MHR) and Uterine Contraction (UA) Compared With Doppler, Scalp Fetal Scalp Electrode (FSE), Tocodynamometer (TOCO) and Intra Uterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC)
Accuracy and Reliability of the Novii device (fetal heart rate, maternal heart rate and uterine activity) compared with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved techniques
- Trial name
- NCT03409146
- Testing
- Monica Novii Wireless Patch System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Muscle Contraction
Effect of Cueing on Gluteus Maximus Recruitment
Do specific verbal and tactile cues and instructions help people who perform bridging exercises to improve hip muscle strength to optimize recruitment of the gluteus maximus muscle?
- Trial name
- NCT02645188
- Testing
- Cueing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Parkinson Disease (PD), Electromyography
EMG of Gait Under Dual-Task in Parkinson Desease
In this observational study embedded within a randomized controlled trial, the investigators aim to characterize the activation patterns of the tibialis anterior and medial gastrocnemius muscles in the more rigid leg of patients…
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease (PD), Electromyography, Dual Task Walking
- Trial name
- EMG-DT-PD (NCT07584343)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cadiz
Magnesium, Skeletal Muscle Contraction Properties
Effects of Magnesium Oil Application on the Muscle Contractile Properties
This study will aim to investigate the effects of magnesium oil administration on skeletal muscle contractile properties.
- Trial name
- MG-MCP2022 (NCT05339308)
- Testing
- Magnesium oil (BetterYou) dermal application
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia, Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ljubljana
Low Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Mechanical
Diaphragm Function in Low Back Pain People
Pathomechanism of nonspecific low back pain is not clear for the researchers yet. Our aim is to evaluate the function of one of the stabilizer muscles of the low back area. Diaphragm's postural function is evident.
- Trial name
- LBP_DIA (NCT05486858)
- Testing
- MSK ultrasonograpy, sitting Functional and Lateral Reach Test
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Szeged University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Force Control in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Maximal muscle strength is one of the most commonly assessed neuromuscular parameters in people with COPD due to its accessibility and relevance for prescribing an appropriate workload for resistance training.
- Trial name
- NEUROTIGUE F (NCT06871670)
- Testing
- Submaximal isometric contractions of knee extensors
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer
Labor Pain
VR Scenario for Labor Pain Control
The present study aims to evaluate Virtual Reality analgesic interventions for active labor with biofeedback-based Virtual Reality technologies synchronized to uterine activity.
- Trial name
- NCT05879848
- Testing
- VR
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Healthy
Influence of Fast and Slow Imagined Muscle Contractions on Muscle Function or Central Nervous System Properties
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to learn if imagining fast or slow muscle contractions causes different responses for nervous system excitability and muscle function in young, healthy males and females in.
- Trial name
- NCT06627491
- Testing
- Imagined muscle contractions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kennesaw State University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Contraction
Effects of Diacutaneous Fibrolysis Over Neuromuscular Response
The study consists in evaluating the neuromuscular response of the gastrocnemious muscles before and after a diacutaneous fibrolysis over the gastrocnemious muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT03963674
- Testing
- Diacutaneous fibrolysis
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Dietary Supplements, Healthy
Nitrate Supplementation on Motor Unit Activity
This study aimed to assess if nitrate supplementation influence motor unit (MU) activity following a sustained ischemic contraction and whether this is affected by blood flow restriction (BFR) during the recovery period.
- Trial name
- NCT05993715
- Testing
- Nitrate supplementation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness
What is the Best Verbal Instruction for Contraction the Pelvic Floor Muscles?
The aim of this study is to T to compare the effectiveness of producing a pelvic floor muscle contraction by different verbal instruction.
- Trial name
- NCT03400540
- Testing
- verbal instruction
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Knee Osteoarthritis (Knee OA)
Muscle Isometric Contraction for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
This study compares the effects of three different intensities of Muscle Isometric Contraction (MIC) on balance ability, proprioception, muscle strength, KOA symptoms, and inflammatory factors in synovial fluid among elderly…
- Trial name
- KOA (NCT06870656)
- Testing
- Low-intensity group, Medium-intensity group, High-intensity group
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chengdu Sport University
Exercise Induced Muscle Damage, Cryotherapy
Acute Cryotherapy on Musculoskeletal Function and Biomarkers
In 2020, Dubois and Esculier proposed a paradigm shift in the acute management of musculoskeletal injuries, advocating for the transition from the traditional PRICE protocol- Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation-to the more…
- Trial name
- NCT07211412
- Testing
- Cryotherapy, Eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas, El Paso