Clinical trials: Isometric Exercise
Healthy Volunteers
Hamstring/Quadriceps Ratio in CrossFit
Crossfit® is a high-intensity physical training plan based on a program that includes exercises such as running, weight lifting and gymnastic movements.
- Trial name
- HQCROSS (NCT05500729)
- Testing
- Hamstrings maximal voluntary isometric contraction., Quadriceps maximal voluntary isometric contraction
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Camila Velo Etcheverry
Exercise
Exercise-induced Hypoalgesia and Proprioceptive Changes, Comparing Isometric to Isotonic Neck Exercises
Exercised induced hypoalgesia (EIH) (reduction in pain) after exercise has been studied in the literature, but no comparisons have been made specifically looking at different types of exercise (isometric/dynamic moving through a…
- Trial name
- NCT06465394
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Dakota
Healthy
Role of Nitric Oxide in Optic Nerve Head Blood Flow Regulation During Isometric Exercise in Healthy Humans
Autoregulation is defined as the ability of a vascular bed to adapt its vascular resistance to changes in perfusion pressure. In the eye, several studies have reported that retinal blood flow is autoregulated over a wide range of…
- Trial name
- NCT00806741
- Testing
- NG-monomethyl-L-arginine (L-NMMA), Phenylephrine, Laser Doppler Flowmetry
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Exercise-induced Muscle Damage
Effects of Inter-Set Rest Intervals on Muscle Damage After Flywheel Exercise in Untrained Men (RCT)
This randomized parallel-group clinical trial will compare the acute effects of three different inter-set rest intervals during a single lower-limb flywheel resistance exercise session in untrained men.
- Trial name
- NCT07679971
- Testing
- Flywheel resistance exercise with 1-minute inter-set rest, Flywheel resistance exercise with 2-minute inter-set rest, Flywheel resistance exercise with 3-minute inter-set rest
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Vicosa
Hypertension
L-citrulline Supplementation & Cold Exposure
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is considered the primary cause of death in the developed world. Large scale epidemiological studies indicate that prevalence of hypertension along with adverse cardiovascular events peak during the…
- Trial name
- NCT01462591
- Testing
- L-citrulline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Sports
The Effects of Red Spinach Extract Supplementation on Isometric Strength, Resistance Exercise and Cognitive Performance
Red Spinach is a natural food which is a rich source of nitrates, which are beneficial in hemodynamics, cardiovascular function, and have natural hypotensive and antianginal effects.
- Trial name
- NCT04292106
- Testing
- Red Spinach Extract (RSE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lipscomb University
Exercise, Isometric
Effects of Isometric Exercises on Balance, Heart Rate, Pulse Ox and Blood Pressure
Determine the effects repeated isometric exercises have on balance, blood pressure, heart rate and pulse ox. Another outcome measure will be a mental speed test (how quickly a subject can process information and make decisions…
- Trial name
- NCT02599727
- Testing
- Isometric exercises, No exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies
Anthropometrics: Height and Weight, Isometric Standing and Seated Plantarflexion
Collagen Protein Versus Placebo on Muscle Recovery
This study is focused on exploring the gap in the literature by comparing the effects of collagen protein versus placebo supplementation on the musculotendinous unit following muscle damaging protocol.
- Conditions
- Anthropometrics: Height and Weight, Isometric Standing and Seated Plantarflexion, Calf Muscle Thickness, Achilles Tendon Length and Thickness
- Trial name
- NCT06465407
- Testing
- Collagen, Maltodextrin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
Neck Pain, Range of Motion
Comparative Effect of Neck Isometrics and Deep Cervical Flexion Exercises on Neck Pain Among Breastfeeding Females.
Neck pain is a common complaint among breastfeeding females, potentially attributed to sustained postures and muscle imbalance. Breastfeeding females experiencing neck pain, aged between 18-40 years, will be recruited through…
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Range of Motion, Muscle Weakness, Breastfeeding
- Trial name
- NCT06877728
- Testing
- Neck isometric exercises: 3 times weekly for 6 consecutive weeks (18 sessions)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Healthy
Role of Endothelin-1 in Optic Nerve Head Blood Flow Regulation During Isometric Exercise in Healthy Humans
Autoregulation is defined as the ability of a vascular bed to adapt its vascular resistance to changes in perfusion pressure. In the eye, several studies have reported that retinal blood flow is autoregulated over a wide range of…
- Trial name
- NCT00915070
- Testing
- BQ-123, Physiological saline solution, Laser Doppler Flowmetry
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Hypertension
Isometric Handgrip Exercise for Blood Pressure Management
The aim of this project is to conduct a randomised controlled trial to assess the effect of performing isometric exercise using a handgrip dynamometer on blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT02458456
- Testing
- Isometric resistance training
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New England, Australia
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
Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Disease
Isometric Resistance Exercise on Accelerated Atherosclerosis in Hypertension
Background: Hypertension (HT) is the most common condition worldwide, predisposing to atherosclerotic disease. However, most HT patients have suboptimal BP control despite anti-HT medications.
- Trial name
- IRE-HT (NCT07665034)
- Testing
- Squatting Exercise, Stretching (Yoga) Exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Athletic Performance
Core Stability Training and Breaststroke Performance in University Students Learning to Swim
The purpose of this study was to find out whether adding core stability exercises to regular swimming lessons could improve breaststroke performance in university students learning to swim.
- Trial name
- NCT07853235
- Testing
- Isometric Core-Stability Training, Low-Intensity Stretching and Relaxation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rongxuan Hu
Fibromyalgia
Isometric Exercise and Endogenous Pain Inhibition
The purpose of this study is to identify the acute effects of isometric exercise on the inhibition of pain in individuals with fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT03778476
- Testing
- Isometric Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marquette University
Isometric Exercise, Motor Imagery
Motor Imagery and Isometric Exercises on Pelvic Floor Sensorimotor Condition
Mental practice (both in isolation and also in combination with real practice) has been shown to improve somatosensory and motor variables but so far no study has taken it into the study of women's health.
- Conditions
- Isometric Exercise, Motor Imagery, Women's Health
- Trial name
- NCT06323941
- Testing
- Motor Imagery plus therapeutic exercise, Therapeutic exercises
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Chronic Pain
Effect of Functional Training and Isometric Exercises on Pain, ROM, and Functional Status in Patients With Neck Pain
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders have been rising fast around the globe leading to neck pain and scapular muscle dysfunction, contributing to a decrease in neck movements and functional limitations.
- Trial name
- NCT05624021
- Testing
- Scapular functional training, Cervical isometric exercises, Moist heating
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Chronic Neck Pain
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Different Exercise Types in Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of craniocervical flexion, static and dynamic isometric exercise training applied with a conventional physiotherapy program in individuals with chronic neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06697457
- Testing
- Craniocervical Flexion Exercise Group, Conventional Treatment Group, Dynamic Isometric Exercise Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Smoking (Tobacco) Addiction
Short-bout Handgrip Exercise Intervention
This study aims to examine the effect of practicing short-bout handgrip and isometric exercises on nicotine craving, smoking urges and withdrawal symptoms in adult smokers undergoing acute tobacco abstinence.
- Trial name
- NCT04059497
- Testing
- Exercise condition, Healthy diet condition
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Low Back Pain
Effects of Different Kinds of Exercise in Low Back Pain
Low back pain is considered one of the great global challenges in public health due to its high prevalence. Exercise have been shown to cause an increase in pain thresholds, through the effect known as exercise-induced…
- Trial name
- NCT06330961
- Testing
- Isometric exercise, Aerobic exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia