Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Muscle Strength, open to volunteers
Mechanical Ventilation, Critical Illness
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in a Patient on Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (MOVCARE)
This clinical study aims to compare the effects of conventional physical therapy alone versus conventional physical therapy combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in patients admitted to the ICU and undergoing…
- Conditions
- Mechanical Ventilation, Critical Illness, Intensive Care Unit Patients, Muscle Weakness Condition
- Trial name
- MOVCARE (NCT07188350)
- Testing
- Conventional Physical Therapy, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Moinhos de Vento
Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
Effects of Foot Core Exercises in Patients With Total Hip Arthroplasty
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of foot core exercises on lower extremity muscle strength, viscoelastic properties, functional parameters, foot and ankle posture, balance, and the morphological…
- Trial name
- NCT07665801
- Testing
- Hip Rehabilitation Exercise Program, Foot-Core Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Neuromuscular Profiles After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The NEURO-ACL-ISOEMG study is an observational, cross-sectional, exploratory study conducted in patients between 4 and 12 months after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NEURO-ACL-ISOE (NCT07792863)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular and Patient-Reported Assessmen
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hopitaux de Saint-Maurice
Restless Leg Syndrome
Effects of Static Stretching and Strength Training on Antenatal Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a prevalent sensorimotor disorder affecting pregnant women, particularly in the third trimester, and is associated with sleep disturbances, fatigue and reduced quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07642089
- Testing
- Static Stretching, Static Stretching + Strength Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Physical Performance, Leg Muscle Mass
Lower-Limb Muscle Mass and Cardiovascular and Muscular Performance in Males and Females
The aim of this study will be to examine the relationship between leg muscle mass and muscle strength, aerobic capacity, anaerobic power, and jumping performance in young adults.
- Conditions
- Physical Performance, Leg Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, Aerobic Capacity
- Trial name
- NCT07440615
- Testing
- Physical Performance Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 235 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
Tibial Fractures, Lower Extremity Fracture
Blood Flow Restriction Training in Patients With Lower Extremity Fractures
This study will look at the effect of using a blood flow restriction device during low load strengthening exercises on patients with tibial shaft fractures, compared to patients performing exercise without the device.
- Trial name
- NCT06496035
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction with low load exercise, Therapeutic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Exercises' Effect on Muscle Strength, Aerobic Capacity and Respiratory Functions in Cystic Fibrosis
This research aims to evaluate the effects of upper and lower limb exercises on muscle strength and pulmonary function in children diagnosed with CF.
- Trial name
- NCT07508904
- Testing
- Arm Cycle Ergometry, Leg Cycle Ergometry
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Arthropathy of Knee, Arthropathy of Hip
Pre-operative Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training in Total Joint Surgery
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate effects of respiratory strengthening exercises on breathing function, in people who have orthopedic surgery.
- Conditions
- Arthropathy of Knee, Arthropathy of Hip, Lower Extremity Fracture, Orthopedic Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05381818
- Testing
- Daily Inspiratory Muscle Training (dIMT), Acute Inspiratory Muscle Training (aIMT), Standard of Care (SOC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
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
Menstrual Cycle, Physical Performance
Menstrual Cycle and Women's Performance
This study examines how different phases of the menstrual cycle are associated with selected performance and musculoskeletal parameters in physically active women aged 18-35 years.
- Conditions
- Menstrual Cycle, Physical Performance, Muscle Strength, Musculoskeletal System
- Trial name
- NCT07462286
- Testing
- Menstrual Cycle Tracking, Performance and Strength Testing, Musculoskeletal Assessment
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
ACL Reconstruction, ACL Surgery
Post Operative Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Device for ACLR Patients
This study is being conducted to learn about how neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in addition to standard of care aids in the recovery of muscle strength in patients undergoing ACLR procedure.
- Conditions
- ACL Reconstruction, ACL Surgery, ACL Injury, Electrotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT07171346
- Testing
- Zynex NexWave Electrotherapy Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
COPD, COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The Effects of Different Vibration Exercises on COPD Patients
Pulmonary rehabilitation is effective in improving exercise tolerance, dyspnea, and fatigue in patients with COPD, and exercise training is an important component of pulmonary rehabilitation.
- Conditions
- COPD, COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Vibration Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06413524
- Testing
- Whole-body Vibration Therapy, Local Vibration Therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis (POMS)
Five Times Sit-To-Stand Test for Patients with Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
Transitioning from a sitting to a standing position is a movement essential for maintaining physical independence and functional mobility, and is necessary for performing many activities in daily life.
- Trial name
- NCT06648499
- Testing
- Evaluation of lower extremity muscle strength, physical activity, exercise capacity, balance, quality of life, and fatigue in POMS, Evaluation of lower extremity muscle strength, physical activity, exercise capacity, balance, quality of life, and fatigue in healthy controls
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Peripheral Artery Disease
Leg Heat Therapy in Peripheral Artery Disease
The goal of this randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial is to evaluate the benefits of home-based, leg heat therapy (HT) on lower-extremity functioning and quality of life in patients who suffer from…
- Trial name
- NCT05465070
- Testing
- Leg heat therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Effects
Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Rraining on Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Importance: Following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), patients often experience quadriceps muscle weakness and atrophy, frequently leading to long-term complications.
- Trial name
- NCT07311031
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction training, Standard ACL rehabilitation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital MAZ
Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness
Blood Flow Restriction Training for Mechanically Ventilated Patients With ICU-Acquired Weakness
Patients receiving mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU) frequently develop ICU-acquired weakness - a condition marked by widespread muscle loss and weakness caused by prolonged bed rest, severe illness, and…
- Trial name
- BFRT-ICU (NCT07802743)
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction training, Standard ICU Care and Routine Rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University
Tibial Fracture
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy to Optimize Muscle Size and Strength in Recovery From Lower Limb Fractures
This study will assess the feasibility and effectiveness of blood flow restriction therapy in patients with tibia fractures (or lower leg bone).
- Trial name
- BOOST (NCT07103252)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Sciatic Leg Pain, Hamstring Muscle Tightness
Acute Effects of Neurodynamics on Strength and Endurance in Athletes
This study explores the acute effects of neurodynamics, an intervention commonly used by physical therapist to improve nerve mobility and decrease pain, on the strength and muscular endurance in the athletic population.
- Conditions
- Sciatic Leg Pain, Hamstring Muscle Tightness, Hamstring Muscle Strain, Hamstring Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07721220
- Testing
- Sciatic Slider, Sciatic Tensioner, Mechanically loaded neurodynamic sciatic floss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- High Point University
Muscle Strength, Hypertrophy
Effect of Cross-Education in Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Training on Lower Limbs in Older Women
Unilateral resistance training has been shown to promote strength adaptations in the directly trained limb and also improve strength in the contralateral limb, a phenomenon known as cross-education (CE), with more pronounced…
- Trial name
- NCT07155967
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Cuff
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paulista University
Rupture of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Biomechanical Analysis of Dynamic Tasks and Muscular Strength Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common sporting injuries of the knee. ACL reconstruction (ACLR) has become one of the most common surgical procedures in an attempt to increase joint…
- Trial name
- NCT02771548
- Testing
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr Neil Welch ASCC