Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Muscle Strength
Beetroot Juice, Caffeine
Acute Effects of Beetroot Juice and Caffeine Co-ingestion on Lower-limb Strength and Muscular Endurance in Females
The aim of this study is to evaluate the acute effects of beetroot juice and caffeine, consumed individually or in combination, on lower-limb strength and muscular endurance in physically active women.
- Conditions
- Beetroot Juice, Caffeine, Placebo, Beetroot Juice with Caffeine Co-ingestion
- Trial name
- NCT06758323
- Testing
- Beetroot juice combined with caffeine (COM)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jose Manuel Jurado Castro
Vibration; Exposure, Muscle Strength
Vibration Training in Healthy Individuals
The aim of the study was to examine the effect of six-week constant, low frequency and low amplitude Whole Body Vibration training on the strength and mechanical properties of the lower limb knee extensors and ankle joint dorsi…
- Conditions
- Vibration; Exposure, Muscle Strength, Lower Limb
- Trial name
- MusMechPro (NCT04738916)
- Testing
- Whole-body vibration training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Okan University
Conditions or Focus of Study
Neuromuscular Strength Factors Influencing Vertical Jump Performance
This cross-sectional observational study is designed to comprehensively analyze the relationship between high-volume isokinetic muscle performance and explosive vertical jump capacity in healthy, recreationally active young adult…
- Trial name
- NCT07560930
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
Sedentary Lifestyle, Muscle Stimulation
Effects of EMS on Strength in Sedentary Women
Abstract Aim of the Study: This study aimed to compare the effects of Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) exercise on physical performance in sedentary women.
- Trial name
- NCT07246772
- Testing
- Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), Standard Exercise Protocol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy
The Effects of Heavier- and Lighter-load Resistance Training on Arm and Leg Muscle Mass in Young Adult Women
When you perform weightlifting, your body makes new proteins within your muscle. These new proteins can increase the size of the fibers within your muscle to make your muscle larger, a process called hypertrophy.
- Trial name
- FHALL (NCT04547972)
- Testing
- Higher-load resistance training, Lower-load resistance training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Healthy, Chronic Ankle Instability, CAI
Relationship Between Muscle Strength and Balance
This study aims to examine the relationship between lower extremity muscle strength and balance and to compare these parameters between healthy individuals and individuals with lower extremity injuries.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Chronic Ankle Instability, CAI, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Muscle Strengh
- Trial name
- NCT07419750
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
ACL Tear, ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency
Proprioceptive Isokinetic Repositioning, Functional Testing, and a Self-reported Questionnaire Before and After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
This prospectively study aims to evaluate the evolution of knee joint proprioception on isokinetic dynamometer before and after Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction and its relationships with muscle strength, self…
- Trial name
- PRO-ACL (NCT04058574)
- Testing
- Proprioception measurement on isokinetic dynamometer
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Adolescent, Foot Posture Index Score
Relationship Between Foot Posture, Toe Flexor Strength, and Balance in Adolescents
The foot plays a critical role in movement and postural control, with toe flexor strength linked to gait, performance, and stability. While these relationships are well studied in adults, evidence in adolescents is limited.
- Conditions
- Adolescent, Foot Posture Index Score, Toe Flexor Strength, Flat Foot Acquired Bilateral (Pes Planus)
- Trial name
- NCT07132424
- Testing
- Assesment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Kültür University
Muscle Strength, Muscle Hypertrophy
Effects of BFR Training on Muscle Strength, Thickness, and Motivation in National Adolescent Male Canoe Athletes
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) exercises on lower extremity muscle strength, muscle thickness, and sport-specific motivation in adolescent elite male canoe athletes.
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Muscle Hypertrophy, Sport Performance
- Trial name
- BRAVE-CAN (NCT06912867)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Exercise Program
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Healthy Young Male Volunteers, Non Athletes
Study of Effects of Low Level Laser Therapy in the Physical Training and the Muscle Responses in Humans.
The hypothesis of this study is that a chronic program of physical strength training, associates to effects of low level laser therapy (LLLT) can, possibly, provide changes in genic expression of muscle and to promote an…
- Conditions
- Healthy Young Male Volunteers, Non Athletes, Free of Metabolic Disease, Joint, Bone and Muscles of Lower Limbs Free of Any Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01113021
- Testing
- Photon stimulation by low level laser therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Effectiveness of a Community-based Multi-modal Tai Chi Rehabilitation Program for Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty
The rate of falls in patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is high and related to lower limb muscle weakness and poor balance control.
- Trial name
- NCT03565380
- Testing
- 12-week community-based multi-model Tai Chi rehabilitation program, Usual post-operative care, Untreated asymptomatic controls
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Physical Therapy Modalities, Pain Measurement
How to Reduce Dry Needling Pain in Treatment of Trigger Points of Muscle Triceps Sural in Ankle Post Fracture Patients
Ankle fractures are one of the main causes of hospitalization due to injuries in Chile, which also have a discharge and partial load time of approximately 12 weeks in the recovery process.
- Conditions
- Physical Therapy Modalities, Pain Measurement, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Ankle Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT05193695
- Testing
- Treadmill exercise
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Becerra, Pablo
Sarcopenia;, Osteoporosis
Effects of Whole-body Vibration in the Frail Elderly
Objective: To study the acute and chronic effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) exercises on the lower extremity blood flow, mobility function, balance, muscle strength, bone density, and general health status, and its…
- Trial name
- NCT02090192
- Testing
- WBV training, PRT training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Li Zhang
Muscle Strength, Muscle Weakness
Reliability and Validation of New Manual Dynamometer to Measure Lower Limb Strength
INTRODUCTION: There are several ways to assess muscle strength: not only subjective ways, but also high standard equipment, such as isokinetic dynamometers. These, however, are expensive, and require extensive training.
- Trial name
- NCT05573139
- Testing
- Assessment of muscle strength by manual dynamometry
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
Athletic Performance, Functional Movement
Functional Movement, Balance, and Strength in Professional and Amateur Soccer Players
This observational comparative study aims to evaluate differences in functional movement quality, dynamic balance, lower extremity muscle strength, and jumping performance between professional and amateur male soccer players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Functional Movement, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07702370
- Testing
- Physical Performance Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
Trigger Points
Treatment Time-frame Guideline for Dry Needling in the Lower Limb
This study evaluates the impact of treating myofascial trigger points with a single session of dry needling on maximal isometric strength in the short term.
- Trial name
- NCT04161105
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South East Technological University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
BFRT in Adolescents After ACL Reconstruction
This is an interventional study that will examine effects of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) in adolescents aged 12-18 after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery (ACLR).
- Trial name
- NCT04390035
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction using Delfi Personalized Tourniquet System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Ankle Rehabilitation, Ankle Instability
Ankle Evertor and Invertor Strength Training
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a 12-week ankle evertor and invertor strength training program performed on a specially designed device, which allows isolated strengthening of evertor and invertor muscles.
- Conditions
- Ankle Rehabilitation, Ankle Instability, Ankle Sprain, Ankle Injuries and Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07820449
- Testing
- Ankle Evertor and Invertor Strength Training
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ljubljana
Hospital Associated Disability, Immobility
Targeting Muscle Strength Loss Due to Hospitalization in Older Adults by Blood-flow Restriction Combined With an Electromyography-driven Serious Game.
This study investigates a new training method designed to help older adults preserve their muscle strength during hospitalization.
- Conditions
- Hospital Associated Disability, Immobility, Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
- Trial name
- GHOSTLY+ (NCT07294131)
- Testing
- Gamified isometric strength training with blood flow restriction, Standard Physiotherapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Diabetic Foot, Diabetic Neuropathies
Peripheral Protective Sensation in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of sole sensation on peripheral muscle strength, functional capacity, balance and physical activity level in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
- Trial name
- NCT05904262
- Testing
- Foot Sole Sensation Evaluation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Kent University