Clinical trials: Flexibility
High Intensity Interval Training
Effect of High Intensity Interval Training on Strength, Endurance and Flexibility
Strength and endurance are essential components for physical fitness of any individual. High intensity interval training provides time efficient benefits for strength and endurance training.
- Trial name
- NCT07153523
- Testing
- High intensity interval training, Routine physical therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Lahore
Parent-Child Relations, Parental Stress
Effects of an ACT-based Psychological Treatment in Relatives of People With Intellectual Disabilities
Investigation of the efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the psychological treatment of parental stress in relatives of people with intellectual disabilities
- Trial name
- NCT05611554
- Testing
- ACT
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
Low Back Pain
A Prospective Pilot Study Investigating the Impact of ThermaCare on Flexibility, Muscle Relaxation & Low Back Pain
The objective of this Investigator Initiated study is to evaluate the effectiveness of ThermaCare HeatWraps in improving flexibility and low back muscle relaxation, and in participants experiencing pain, reducing pain during…
- Trial name
- NCT03151265
- Testing
- ThermaCare Low Back Heat Wrap
- Where
- 3 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- dorsaVi Ltd
Competitive Anxiety, Attentional Control
Mindfulness Training in University Badminton Athletes
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness training on competitive anxiety, attentional control, psychological flexibility, mindfulness, and badminton skill performance among university badminton athletes in…
- Conditions
- Competitive Anxiety, Attentional Control, Psychological Flexibility
- Trial name
- NCT07852533
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Acceptance-Insight-Commitment (MAIC) Program, Documentary-Based Active Control Intervention
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
Range of Motion, Neuromuscular Signs and Symptoms
Contralateral Neurodynamic Mobilisation Improves Hamstring Flexibility.
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether single limb neurodynamic mobilizations increase active knee extension (AKE) range of motion (ROM) of the contralateral limb.
- Conditions
- Range of Motion, Neuromuscular Signs and Symptoms, Wounds and Injury
- Trial name
- NCT07648732
- Testing
- Neurodynamic Hamstring Mobilisation
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Salford
Massage, Hamstring Flexibility
Effect of Percussion Massage on Hamstring Flexibility
Background and aim: Percussion massage, which is one of the applications to increase muscle flexibility, is a method that combines vibration and massage therapy elements.
- Conditions
- Massage, Hamstring Flexibility, Manual Therapies
- Trial name
- NCT05607914
- Testing
- percussion massage, static stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
Flexibility, Hamstring Tightness
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization vs Therapeutic Cupping on Hamstring Tightness Among Football Players
The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore.
- Conditions
- Flexibility, Hamstring Tightness, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Range of Motion
- Trial name
- NCT06197971
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Therapeutic Cupping Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Anger, Hostility
Mental Flexibility
The main purpose of this research is evaluate if HBMT reduces HAB in Soldiers, reduces intra-team conflict, improves trust, and improves unit cohesion.
- Trial name
- MFS (NCT04135001)
- Testing
- HBM Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)
Emotional Processing
Losartan and Emotional Learning
This study explores the effects of single-dose losartan (50mg) versus placebo on emotional processing in healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT06628154
- Testing
- Losartan potassium 50mg
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Psychological Flexibility, Emotional Distress
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Psychological Flexibility, Values, and Well-Being: A Single-Case Experimental Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of a brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based group intervention on psychological flexibility, values-based functioning, and psychological well-being in…
- Conditions
- Psychological Flexibility, Emotional Distress, Psychological Well-Being, Experiential Avoidance
- Trial name
- ACT-UNIVALLE (NCT07620483)
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-Based Brief Group Intervention
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad del Valle, Colombia
Recovery Methods, Exercise Training
Effects of Different Recovery Methods on Lactic Acid Removal, Flexibility, Strength, and Endurance
The aim of this study is to compare these three different recovery methods following a single bout high-intensity interval exercise program with each other in terms of blood lactate clearance, muscle flexibility, muscle strength…
- Trial name
- NCT03563430
- Testing
- Active Recovery Group, Self-Massage with Foam Roller Group, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Fascia, Self-Myofascial-Release
Acute Effects of Foam Rolling on Viscoelastic Tissue Properties and Fascial Sliding
Treatment or training of fascial tissues has moved into the focus of medical research in the last decade. In this context, the use of foam rollers or roller massagers for self-myofascial-release (SMR) techniques has become…
- Conditions
- Fascia, Self-Myofascial-Release, Passive Stiffness, Fascial Sliding
- Trial name
- NCT02919527
- Testing
- Self-Myofascial-Release, Stretching
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Goethe University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Exertional Lower Leg Pain
Prevention of Injuries by an Exercise Program - a RCT
Overuse injuries are a major concern for physical active individuals. Study hypothesis is that an exercise programme based on known intrinsic risk factors can prevent overuse injuries in soldiers undergoing basic military…
- Trial name
- NCT00348647
- Testing
- physical training program to prevent injuries
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amager Hospital
Muscle Tightness, Muscle Weakness
Stretching Techniques of Knee Muscles and Their Effect on Joint Range, Suppleness and Muscle Activity in Elderly
The goal of this clinical trial was to compare the effect of two different types of stretching techniques in elderly population. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT05785416
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Stretching - Contract Relax stretching (PNF-CR), Static Stretching (SS)
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Deepak Malhotra
Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Flexibility
Investigation of the Effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique on Fascia and Fat Tissue Thickness in Healthy Individuals.
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) technique can be used for non-pathological conditions as it has been shown in previous literature to affect flexibility and normal range of motion.
- Conditions
- Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Flexibility, Fascia, Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT05502497
- Testing
- Observational, IASTM Technique Application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Efficacy of Microcurrent Therapy After Eccentric Exercise
15 participants will be included in the present study. They will attend two groups of three sessions (i.e. sessions 1-2-3 and sessions 4-5-6) spaced by 3 months: session 1 and 4 (performed a few days before the experimental…
- Trial name
- NCT02322489
- Testing
- Microcurrent Therapy
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Liege
Depressive Symptoms, Happiness
Believing People Can Change: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Incremental Theory Intervention in Adolescence
This study will test the effectiveness of a brief educational intervention that teaches youth that they can grow and change, known as "growth mindset." Similar growth mindset interventions have improved youths' well-being and…
- Conditions
- Depressive Symptoms, Happiness, Life Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT04133389
- Testing
- Growth mindset of personality educational intervention, Growth mindset of athletic ability educational intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 576 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
Sports Physical Therapy
PNF Stretching Compared to SMR on Hamstrings
The use of stretching techniques in the sports world is frequent and widely used for its many effects. One of the main benefits is the gain in flexibility, range of motion and facilitation of the sporting performance.
- Trial name
- NCT05134883
- Testing
- PNF, SMR
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Muscle Tightness, Muscle Spasm
Effects of Manual Therapy Techniques on Hamstring
Hamstring shortness occurs in almost all populations worldwide, in both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. The causes of hamstring shortness include genetic factors, adaptation of the muscle to acute or chronic injury…
- Trial name
- NCT06473402
- Testing
- Muscle Strength Test, Hamstring Flexibility, Knee Range of Motion
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Stress
The Effect of a Stress Coping Training Program for University Students
This randomized controlled study examines the effects of a structured stress coping training program on perceived stress, cognitive flexibility, psychological resilience, and burnout among university students.
- Trial name
- SCTP (NCT07454109)
- Testing
- Structured Stress Coping Training Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University