Clinical trials: Isometric Exercise
Osteoarthritis
Muscle Strengthening Device for Knee Osteoarthritis
Studies have shown that isometric strengthening helps people with osteoarthritis of the knee. Isometric strengthening is muscle-strengthening exercise without movement, in which a person applies a force against a resistant…
- Trial name
- NCT00007241
- Testing
- Isometric exercise
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Hypertension
Isometric Exercise for Hypertension
Background: Isometric resistance exercises (IREs) have great potential to improve blood pressure (BP) control. Methods: This is a pilot randomized controlled trial that will involve 50 patients with hypertension (HT) who do not…
- Trial name
- NCT06515054
- Testing
- wall squat, passive stretching
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Sedentary Behavior
Sedentary Behavior Breaks With Isometric Exercise in Cardiovascular Health Indicators
The goal of this study is to analyze the chronic effects of sedentary behavior breaks using the leg extension isometric exercise in the cardiovascular health indicators of healthy adults exposed to prolonged time in the sitting…
- Trial name
- BREAK001 (NCT03949205)
- Testing
- Leg Extension Isometric Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy, Tendinopathy
Efficacy of Eccentric Versus Isometric Exercise in Reducing Pain in Runners With Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
Tendon injuries are the most common injuries in sports. They are difficult to treat and cause prolonged absence and decreased athlete performance. Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) is one of them.
- Conditions
- Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy, Tendinopathy, Eccentric Exercise, Isometric Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT04683107
- Testing
- Eccentric protocol, Isometric protocol
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Functional Constipation (FC)
Implementation of Physical Therapy Protocol for Functional Constipation
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of standard medical treatment alone and the effects of adding different physiotherapy protocols to standard medical treatment on constipation severity…
- Trial name
- NCT07719504
- Testing
- Standard medical treatment, Maitland orthopedic manual therapy (MOMT), Russian current stimulation (ERS)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Handgrip Exercise Training and CKD
The purpose of this study is to find out if regular handgrip exercise performed at home can improve blood pressure at rest and during exercise in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Trial name
- NCT07094906
- Testing
- Isometric handgrip exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Isometric Exercise
Background: Isometric Handgrip (IHG) is a Classic Sympatho- Excitatory Stimulus Often Used in Autonomic Testing. Aims: The Aims of This Study Were to Evaluate the Acute Cardiovascular Response and Recovery Following Isometric Handgrip (HG) Exercise-induced Fatigue on Healthy Adults. Secondary, to e
: Isometric handgrip (IHG) is a classic sympatho- excitatory stimulus often used in autonomic testing. Aims: The aims of this study were to evaluate the acute cardiovascular response and recovery following isometric handgrip (HG)…
- Trial name
- NCT07051837
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- October 6 University
Isometric Exercise, Pain
The Role of Isometric in Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis
The aim of this study is to investigate the acute effects of isometric exercise on pain modulation and muscle oxygenation in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Conditions
- Isometric Exercise, Pain, Oxygenation
- Trial name
- NCT07665086
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Zülal TATAR
Hypertension
Essential Oil of Eucalyptus Effect on Cardiovascular Responses
The essential eucalyptus oil has therapeutic potential in the cardiovascular system, with possibilities of acting on the autonomic tonus and reduction of cardiovascular overload.
- Trial name
- NCT02656004
- Testing
- Essential Eucalyptus Oil, Control Session
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do vale do São Francisco
Hemodynamic Parameters, Fatigue
Effect of Isometric Exercise Versus Hand Reflexology on Hemodynamic Parameters Among Patients With AMI
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the comparative effect of isometric exercise versus hand reflexology on primary hemodynamic parameters, fatigue, and anxiety in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
- Conditions
- Hemodynamic Parameters, Fatigue, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT07109960
- Testing
- Isometric exercise and hand reflexology
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Dysphagia
Study of Tongue Strengthening for Swallowing Problems
This study is a multisite, randomized clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of an 8-week rehabilitative exercise regime performed by patients with swallowing problems, termed dysphagia, compared to a control group of…
- Trial name
- NCT01570023
- Testing
- Isometric Progressive Resistance Oropharyngeal Therapy
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck
Clinical Outcomes of Maitland's Mobilization in Patients With Myofacial Chronic Neck Pain
Myofacial neck pain is a common musculoskeletal problem caused by presence of trigger points and local and referred pain patterns.
- Trial name
- NCT04660292
- Testing
- Maitland's mobilization, Traditional Physical therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Isometric Exercise, Exercise Training
Most Effective Knee Joint Angle Pair for Isometric Exercise
This study investigated the effects of isometric exercises applied to the quadriceps and hamstring muscles at different knee joint angles on balance, joint position sense, and functional performance in healthy individuals.
- Conditions
- Isometric Exercise, Exercise Training, Musculoskeletal Function, Balance, Proprioception, and Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07207135
- Testing
- Isometric Exercise at 15° and 90° Knee Angles, Isometric Exercise at 30° and 105° Knee Angles, Isometric Exercise at 45° and 120° Knee Angles
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Firat University
Chronic Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease
Effect of Isometric Hand Grip Exercises Using a Dynamometer on AV Fistula Maturation and Patency in Hemodialysis Patients
Patients with chronic kidney failure who require hemodialysis depend on a surgically created connection between an artery and a vein in the arm, known as an arteriovenous fistula.
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease, Arteriovenous Fistula
- Trial name
- NCT07238855
- Testing
- Isometric Hand-Grip Exercise Training Using a Hand Dynamometer
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Blood Pressure
The Dose Response Effect of Isometric Handgrip Training Frequency on Blood Pressure in Normotensive Individuals
It is estimated by WHO (2021) that 1.4 billion individuals across the globe have high blood pressure with only 14% of people managing these elevated levels.
- Trial name
- NCT06329804
- Testing
- Isometric Handgrip Exercise Training (IHGT)
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swansea University
Physical Activity
Aging and the Mitochondrial Response to Exercise Training, Measured by Noninvasive 31P Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
The goal of the study is to determine whether aerobic or resistant exercise can improve in vivo mitochondrial capacity of skeletal muscle cells similarly in healthy younger, middle aged and older adults.
- Trial name
- MoTrMito (NCT04799171)
- Testing
- Isometric Contraction Exercise - Young Adults (Age group 18-39), Isometric Contraction Exercise - Middle Age Adults (Age group 40-59), Isometric Contraction Exercise - Old Adults (Age group >60)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 352 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Knee Arthritis Osteoarthritis
Different Hold Durations in Isometric Exercises
this stuy tries to evaulate the best contraction (hold time) during isometric effort that can provide the best therapeutic effects on muscular performance in patients with knee osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT07198204
- Testing
- isometric exercises, therapeutic ultrasound, Transcutanous electrical nerve stimulation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- University of Hail
Sedentary Behaviors, Physical Inactivity
Step-Up vs. Running Exercise at Matched Heart Rate Zones in Sedentary Males
This study compares the effects of two aerobic exercise methods - loaded step-up exercise and treadmill running - on cardiovascular fitness, leg strength, heart rate variability, and recovery in sedentary adult males.
- Trial name
- NCT07585617
- Testing
- Loaded Step-Up Exercise, Treadmill Running
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Syncope
Non-Pharmacologic Therapy for Neurocardiogenic Syncope
This study will examine whether certain procedures that do not involve the use of medications can reduce symptoms of neurocardiogenic syncope (SIN-ku-pe), or a condition involving recurrent fainting.
- Trial name
- NCT00096902
- Testing
- Tilt table test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Hypertension
Blood Pressure and Cardiac Autonomic Adaptations to Isometric Exercise Training
A randomized, sham-controlled intervention measuring the effects of isometric exercise training (IET) on blood pressure and cardiac autonomics.
- Trial name
- NCT05025202
- Testing
- Isometric exercise training
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Canterbury Christ Church University