Clinical trials: Functional Performance
Sarcopenia, Functional Decline
Impact of Acute Hospitalisation and Resistance Training on Muscle Architecture and Physical Performance in Older Adults
Sarcopenia characterised by loss of muscle mass, muscle strength and physical performance burdens many older adults since the condition is related to functional decline.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Functional Decline, Muscle Architecture, Gait Speed
- Trial name
- NCT05798169
- Testing
- Resistance training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 274 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Elbow Joint Performance, Ms Strength, Proprioception and Elbow Functional Abilities
SMART PHONE ADDICTION AND ELBOW JOINT PERFORMANCE
smart phone addiction negatively impacted the pain in the muscles of the neck, shoulder, elbow, and the hand. the negative impact of prolonged smartphone use has shown an association between smartphone addiction and…
- Trial name
- NCT06530446
- Testing
- one group. observational study
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Geriatrics, Exercise Therapy
Comparison of Neuromuscular and Aquatic Exercise Programs on Fall Risk and Physical Function in Geriatrics
Objective: The aim of this study is to compare neuromuscular and aquatic Exercise programs on fall risk and physical function in geriatrics.
- Conditions
- Geriatrics, Exercise Therapy, Fall, Physical Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NE-AEinGR (NCT06300281)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Exercise, Aquatic Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Gut Microbiota Diversity and Composition, Athletic Performance
Kefir, Gut Microbiota, and Athletic Performance in Soccer Players
This research work is a clinical trial that will assess the impact of kefir consumption on the gut microbiota profile and athletic performance of female soccer players of age 18-29 years.
- Conditions
- Gut Microbiota Diversity and Composition, Athletic Performance, Functional Food Intervention (Kefir), Body Composition
- Trial name
- KEFIR-SPORT (NCT06753422)
- Testing
- Kefir
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Physical Endurance, Muscle Strength
Combined Effects of Game Profile-based Training and Small-sided Games Among Football Players
Game profile-based training is a methodology in sports, including football, where training sessions are designed to simulate the specific conditions and challenges that players face during actual games.
- Conditions
- Physical Endurance, Muscle Strength, Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06536816
- Testing
- Game Profile-based training Group, Small-sided games Group, Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Gastrocnemius Tightness, Postural Control
Foot Posture, Strength, Performance, and Postural Control in Isolated Gastrocnemius Tightness
Studies on gastrocnemius tightness in healthy children are limited, but there is evidence that ankle dorsiflexion decreases with increasing age in children.
- Conditions
- Gastrocnemius Tightness, Postural Control, Muscle Strength, Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06363136
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Pain, Range of Motion
Cross Body vs Sleeper Stretch on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Performance in Cricket Bowlers.
The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore.
- Conditions
- Pain, Range of Motion, Physical Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06240819
- Testing
- Sleeper Stretch, Cross Body Stretch
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Depression, Physical Functional Performance
Eccentrically Reinforced Resistance Training vs. Traditional Resistance Training in Sedentary Older Women
There are easily accessible and safe strategies, such as physical exercise, that can contribute to reducing depressive symptoms and to the preservation of physical and executive function in elderly women.
- Conditions
- Depression, Physical Functional Performance, Executive Function
- Trial name
- NCT05910632
- Testing
- Eccentrically strengthened resistance exercise, Traditional resistance training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Vicosa
High Femoral Anteversion, Muscle Strength
Increased Femoral Anteversion and Physical Performance
It is important to determine how high femoral anteversion, which is one of the lower extremity malalignments, affects physical performance and to what extent it affects the daily life of the individual.
- Conditions
- High Femoral Anteversion, Muscle Strength, Flexibility, Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT05882981
- Testing
- Sit and reach test, Hand grip strength measurement, Back-leg-chest muscle strength measurement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
High Intensity Interval Training, Functional Performance
Effects of High Intensity Interval Training and Cluster Training on Speed, Explosive Strength and Functional Performance
High-intensity interval training has been beneficial in many sports and significantly enhanced the results of physical training. Consequently, it has progressively been implemented among the football players.
- Conditions
- High Intensity Interval Training, Functional Performance, Football Players
- Trial name
- NCT06131736
- Testing
- Tabata Training, Cluster Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Power, Functional Performance
Effects of Match Play Exercises and Plyometric Training on Explosive Power, Agility and Functional Performance
Technique is the most important part of football for scoring goal and in defense of the goal lower limbs are the most important part of the player to be focused on as moving with the ball and training method is important in…
- Trial name
- NCT05969197
- Testing
- Match Play Training, Plyometric Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Functional Performance
Effects of Plyometric Training and Eccentric Muscle Training on Functional Performance in Weightlifters
Stretching, pressing, and lifting large weights with speed and balance all require strong muscles. In plyometric exercise, the same muscle must be stretched and rapidly contracted in order to make quick, strong motions.
- Trial name
- NCT05915819
- Testing
- Plyometric Training, Eccentric Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Kinesiophobia, Ankle Sprains
The Effect of Balance Training Following STARS on Postural Control
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is defined as the symptoms continuing 12 months after the first sprain and the functional and/or mechanical instability reported by the individual.
- Conditions
- Kinesiophobia, Ankle Sprains, Sensory Deficit, Ankle Instability
- Trial name
- NCT05602233
- Testing
- Exercise, STARS (Sensory-Targeted Ankle Rehabilitation Strategies)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Subjective Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Performance
Modulation of Attention in Event Related Potential (ERPs) as a Marker of Early Cognitive Decline by Ginkgo Biloba
The objective of this study is to simultaneously establish the metrological characteristics of the new executive function markers (decision making and multiple flow management) derived from repeated ERP variations and to identify…
- Conditions
- Subjective Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Performance, Functional Capacity, Age-related Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- AgilGinkgo (NCT04121728)
- Testing
- Ginkgo biloba extract
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jean-François Démonet
Physical Functional Performance
Plyometric and Complex Training in Male Cricket Players
The complex training starts with a high load of resistance training that is succeeded by plyometric training. This combination aims at improving the efficacy of the plyometric training stimulus, thus increasing the neuromuscular…
- Trial name
- NCT05646914
- Testing
- Complex training exercises, Plyometric training exercises
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Cachexia, Neoplasms
Cancer-associated Muscle Mass - Molecular Factors and Exercise Mechanisms
Muscle mass loss is a common adverse effect of cancer. Muscle mass loss occurs with or without reduction in body weight. Cancer cachexia (CC) is the involuntary loss of body weight of >5% within 6 months and it occurs in 50-80%…
- Conditions
- Cachexia, Neoplasms, Exercise, Metabolism
- Trial name
- PANACEA (NCT05307367)
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Functional Performance
Functional Performance and Acceptability Study of Synthetic Nitrile, and Latex Graphene, Compared to Standard Latex Male Condom
Two new male condoms have been developed - one made of synthetic nitrile and the other made of latex graphene. Both new condoms are of the same design as a standard latex male condom.
- Trial name
- NCT04881877
- Testing
- Synthetic nitrite Condom, Latex and graphene Condom, Standard latex condom
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prof Mags Beksinska
Complete Tear, Ankle, Lateral Ligament, Postural Balance
Assessment of Balance and Function After Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair
Approximately 85% of ankle injuries are lateral region injuries.Surgical repair of lateral ligaments is indicated if there is more than 20 degrees of varus or more than 15 mm translation, if conservative treatment is ineffective…
- Conditions
- Complete Tear, Ankle, Lateral Ligament, Postural Balance, Physical Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT04788225
- Testing
- Balance assessment, Functionality assessment, Performance assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Martial Arts, Body Building
Lower Limb Performance, Balance and Coordination Differences Between the Muay Thai Athletes and Recreational Bodybuilders
Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare balance, coordination and lower extremity functional performances of Muay Thai (MT) athletes and bodybuilders (BB).
- Conditions
- Martial Arts, Body Building, Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT04563312
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Physical Fatigue, Return to Sport
The Effect of Physical Fatigue on Lower Limb Functional Performance Tests in a Healthy Population
The main objective of this project is: 1. To assess the influence of physical fatigue on a return-to-play test battery in a healthy population. In a later stage, these experiments could be carried out in a clinical context (e.g.
- Conditions
- Physical Fatigue, Return to Sport, Injury Prevention, Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT04029935
- Testing
- Physical Fatigue, Control
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel