Clinical trials: Flexibility
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Effectiveness Of Core Stabilization Exercises In Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
The aim of this randomized controlled study; To investigate the multifactorial effectiveness of core stabilization exercises applied in patients diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT05351814
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Child Development
Effects of Hold-Relax and Muscle Energy Techniques for Hamstring Flexibility
The most important aspect of physical fitness is flexibility, which can be greatly impacted by bad posture. Long periods of sitting in school going children can cause the hamstring muscles to shorten because they bend the knee.
- Trial name
- NCT06198036
- Testing
- Hold-Relax Technique, Muscle Energy Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Hamstring Injury
Myofascial Release Combined With FIFA 11+: Effects on Hamstring Flexibility and Injury Risk
Football is a physically demanding sport that involves frequent jumping, cutting, and sudden changes in direction, making players vulnerable to various musculoskeletal injuries especially around the knee(1, 2).
- Trial name
- NCT07484698
- Testing
- FIFA 11+ COMBINE WITH MYOFACICAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE, Routine warm up session
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Exercise Capacity, Flexibility
Health-Related Physical Fitness Level From Smartwatches
Health-related physical fitness (HRPF) has demonstrated high clinical relevance, and its level is associated with the ability to perform activities of daily living with vigor and a lower risk of chronic disease.
- Conditions
- Exercise Capacity, Flexibility, Strength and Endurance
- Trial name
- NCT06805422
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kansas State University
Pes Planus
Plantar Fascia and Achilles Tendon Thickness and Flexibility in Pes Planus
The aim of this study is to examine the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon thickness and flexibility in individuals with pes planus.
- Trial name
- NCT06987422
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Chronic Pain, Knee Pain Chronic
Cognitive Flexibility Training for Persistent Pain: Neuroimaging Pilot (COFLEX-i)
To determine whether a 5-week computer-based cognitive training intervention results in changes in resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) within the brain networks.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Knee Pain Chronic, Hip Pain Chronic, Back Pain
- Trial name
- COFLEX-i (NCT03720821)
- Testing
- Cognitive Training + fMRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Aging, Quality of Life
Group Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) With Healthy Older Adults
The current study aims to explore the impact of a two-session group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention compared to an assessment-only control on psychological outcomes in healthy older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT03839329
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anne Roche, MA
No Disease
Web-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Intervention for University Students
University students frequently experience psychological distress, reduced wellbeing, and academic challenges associated with the transition to higher education.
- Trial name
- NCT07753837
- Testing
- Web-based ACT intervention for University Students
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Modern Languages
Athletic Performance, Flexibility
Acute Effects of Different Warm-Up Protocols in Amateur Basketball Players
Brief Summary This randomized controlled trial will compare the immediate effects of three warm-up protocols on physical performance in male amateur basketball players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Flexibility, Physical Fitness
- Trial name
- NCT07722143
- Testing
- Standard Dynamic Warm-Up, Classical Hold-Relax PNF Stretching, Short-Duration Self-PNF Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Health, Subjective
The Effect of Pilates and Myofascial Release on Flexibility
The aim of this study is to compare the short and long term effects of pilates and myofascial relaxation technique on flexibility, muscle strength, dynamic balance, neural tension and pain threshold.
- Trial name
- NCT05643625
- Testing
- Pilates exercise and myofascial release
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Sports Physical Therapy
Effects of Movement Pattern Training Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Training in Footballers With Groin Pain
Effects Of Movement Pattern Training Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation On Pain Range Of Motion Flexibility and Kick Distance Among Footballers With Groin Pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06819384
- Testing
- Movement Pattern Training, propioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Healthy Adults
Short-term Effects of Active Post-training Slider Neural Mobilization
Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that consists of various techniques that aim to place the opponent in submission. It is essentially a ground fight that requires large movement variety, among which flexibility is a substantial physical…
- Trial name
- NCT04146597
- Testing
- Neural mobilization
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Red Light Therapy: a Potential Strategy to Reduce Sports Injury Risk?
This study investigates whether near-infrared light therapy can acutely improve ankle dorsiflexion mobility and hamstring flexibility, two factors associated with sports injury risk.
- Trial name
- DIAERESIS (NCT07477678)
- Testing
- Near-infrared photobiomodulation, Cycling Warm-up
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cláudio da Silva Ferreira
Hamstring Injury, Neurodynamics
Neurodynamic Sliders Promote Flexibility in Tight Hamstring Syndrome
The goal of this study is to explore the intervention effect of home-based neurodynamic slider program on hamstring flexibility.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Injury, Neurodynamics, Range of Motion
- Trial name
- NCT05652452
- Testing
- Neurodynamics, Static stretch
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
General Low Back Hip and Hamstring Flexibility
Improving Flexibility With a Mindbody Approach
The objectives of this study are to investigate if Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) will impact back and leg flexibility over both the short-term and the long-term.
- Trial name
- NCT01066325
- Testing
- Neuro Emotional Technique, Stretching Instruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Parker Research Institute
Metabolism
Validating a Novel Approach to Assess Metabolic Flexibility in a Respiratory Chamber
This study is designed to test the reliability of a novel procedure for measuring metabolic flexibility, i.e., the ability to quickly adapt macronutrient oxidation to macronutrient availability, in a respiratory chamber.
- Trial name
- METFLEX II (NCT05110274)
- Testing
- Overnight Metabolic Flexibility, Clamp Metabolic Flexibility
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Languages
Impact of Theta Burst Stimulation Over the Left DLPFC on Language Switching
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether theta burst stimulation (TBS) over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) influences language switching and cognitive flexibility.
- Trial name
- NCT03148470
- Testing
- intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jean-Marie Annoni
Hamstring Tightness, Hamstring Flexibility
"Comparative Effects of PIR and Static Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility" Post-Isometric Relaxation
Hamstring tightness is a common problem among students and young adults, often leading to reduced flexibility, musculoskeletal discomfort, and risk of injury.
- Trial name
- PIR (NCT07153510)
- Testing
- Post-Isometric Relaxation, Active Static Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Lahore
Cerebral Palsy
The Effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Stretching Exercises in Cerebral Palsy
The aim of the study; To investigate the effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizations and Stretching Exercises on flexibility, spasticity, balance and functional mobility in patients with CP.
- Trial name
- IASTM (NCT05042570)
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Stretching Exercises, Control Group / NDT program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Smartphone, Musculoskeletal
Relationship of SmartPhone Use Addiction With Musculoskeletal System and Cognitive Flexibility
Smartphones have become a part of everyday life, but with some problems. Researches have pointed out that smartphone addiction can cause both physical and mental problems.
- Conditions
- Smartphone, Musculoskeletal, Cognitive Flexiblity
- Trial name
- NCT03772782
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 325 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University