Clinical trials: Muscle Activation
Neuromuscular Function, Muscle Activation
Mechanistic Drivers of Acute PAPE Responsiveness: Muscle Architecture, Contractile Kinetics, and Excitability in a Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this study is to find out if one short set of heavy half-squats can help football players jump higher right away-and to understand what happens inside their muscles and nerves to make that boost happen.
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Function, Muscle Activation, Postactivation Potentiation, Ultrasonography
- Trial name
- NCT06982937
- Testing
- High-Intensity Half-Squat, Treadmill running
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Performance Enhancement, Muscle Activation
Impact of the Wingate Test on Post-activation Potentiation
The goal of this trial is to see if using a maximal effort, short cycling test is better at activating muscles to improve vertical jump height compared to a maximal effort back squat. The study looks to answer three questions: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT06779409
- Testing
- Back squat, Wingate test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
Healthy Volunteers (HV), Muscle Activation
Muscle Activation During Mat and Reformer Bridge Exercises With Heel Raise
This study aimed to compare the electromyographic (EMG) activity of trunk and lower extremity muscles during double-leg bridge and double-leg bridge with heel raise exercises performed on a mat and on a reformer with different…
- Trial name
- NCT07741799
- Testing
- Bridge and Heel Raise Bridge Exercises on Mat and Reformer
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Rounded Shoulder Posture
Immediate Effects of Different Stretching Methods for Pectoralis Minor Muscle
The aim of our study is to compare the effects of different stretching methods for the pectoralis minor (PM) muscle on scapula position, PM muscle length and scapular muscle activation in individuals with shoulder protraction.
- Trial name
- NCT06307899
- Testing
- Unilateral Corner Stretch, Manual Stretching, PNF Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Healthy
Effects of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Cognitive Function in Community Dwelling Older Adults
Ireland is predicted to have the highest older adult population growth of any European Union country. A substantial economic and social challenge of this projected growth is the increased incidence of cognitive impairment and the…
- Trial name
- NCT02804841
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol -Vitamin D3
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Dublin, Trinity College
Vibration; Exposure, Muscle Physiology
Feature of Reflex Pathway Activated by WBV and Voluntary Contraction
Whole-body vibration (WBV) has beneficial neuromuscular effects on muscle strength increase. Supraspinal, spinal, and peripheral mechanisms have been proposed to explain these beneficial effects.
- Trial name
- NCT05221541
- Testing
- vibration
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Ankle Sprain
Effect of Joint Mobilization in the Treatment of Chronic Ankle Instability
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a gentle pressure movement performed at the ankle by a physical therapist on muscle function and ankle motion in individuals who frequently twist (sprain) their ankle.
- Trial name
- NCT01438905
- Testing
- Small amplitude (Grade IV) mobilization, High velocity, low amplitude (Grade V) mobilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Creighton University
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Typically Developing Children
Interaction Between Spasticity and the Initial Response After Balance Perturbations in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this study was to investigate the link between spasticity and the initial response after standing balance perturbations in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT07616193
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Ankle Injuries
Muscle Activation in Chronic Ankle Instability and the Effect of an Exercise Programme
This study aims to investigate the activity patterns of the peroneal muscle group, in individuals with a history of chronic ankle instability (CAI) of the ankle injuries compared with individuals without ankle problems.
- Trial name
- NCT02276339
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin
Knee Injuries and Disorders
Different Arm Positions During Single Leg Squat
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of different arm positions on muscle activity during single leg squat.
- Trial name
- NCT05420675
- Testing
- Single Leg Squat
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Endothelial Dysfunction, Hamstring Injury
The Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Applied During Nordic Hamstring Exercise
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of blood flow restriction applied during nordic hamstring exercise on neuromuscular activation and endothelial function.
- Trial name
- NCT05662891
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Effect of Food Supplement
Effect of Insect-derived Protein Supplements on Protein Synthesis and mTORC1 Activation
The purpose of this study is to determine the ability of insect-derived protein supplements (IPC80 and Whole Buffalo Powder Ynsect®) to activate the mTORC1 pathway and protein synthesis in muscle cells.
- Trial name
- NCT05457218
- Testing
- Whey protein, IPC80, Whole Buffalo Powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Trapeziometacarpal Osteoarthritis
FDI and APL Muscle Activation During Thumb Exercises in CMC Osteoarthritis
The aim of this study is to investigate whether there are differences in muscle activation of the First Dorsal Interosseous (FDI) and the Abductor Pollicis Longus (APL) between individuals with and without trapeziometacarpal…
- Trial name
- NCT07421089
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Ankle Disease, Muscle Weakness
Gluteal Musculature Activation to Improve Ankle Stability
The goal of this observational study is to to evaluate and correlate muscle activation in the gluteal musculature and ankle stability in a healthy population.
- Trial name
- TOBEMG (NCT06114654)
- Testing
- Physical Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
Cryotherapy Effect
Cooling Induces Motor Facilitation With Sympathetic Activation
Cryotherapy has beneficial effects such as motor facilitation, increase isometric force generation, and reduce spasticity. It is known that the muscle spindle has sympathetic innervation.
- Trial name
- NCT05832970
- Testing
- Brief skin cooling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Healthy, Physical Performance
The Acute Effect of Squat Exercises Performed at Different Depths on Muscle Activation and Jump Performance
This study examined the acute effects of different squat depths (partial, parallel, full) on lower extremity muscle activation and jump performance (countermovement jump - CMJ).
- Trial name
- NCT07543237
- Testing
- Partial Squat Exercise, Parallel Squat Exercise, Full Squat Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Abdominal Muscle, Posture
The Effect Thoracolumbar Fascia on the Abdominal Muscle
The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in the thickness of abdominal muscles during activation of thoracolumbar fascia through contracting the gluteus maximus and latissimus dorsi muscles.
- Conditions
- Abdominal Muscle, Posture, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT04113642
- Testing
- ultrasonographic measurement of abdominal muscle thickness at four positions
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Koç University
Insulin Resistance
ACTIV- Exercise Intervention in Healthy Young Men
The study is designed to compare muscle energy capacity in men with obesity or diabetes as compared to athletes. This study will also enable researchers to determine whether MRS can replace muscle biopsy for this type of…
- Trial name
- NCT00401791
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
To Investigate the Change of Inter-joint Coordination and Muscle Activation in Patients With Cruciate Ligament Injury During Stair Negotiation.
Changes in Inter-joint Coordination and Muscle Activation After Cruciate Ligament Injury of the Knee Joint
Stair negotiation is an important activity of daily living. Patients with cruciate ligament injury may have difficulty in stair negotiation because of the proprioception deficit and neuromuscular deficit caused by ligament…
- Trial name
- NCT01584973
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Physiology
Physiopathology of Lower Cortical Activation in COPD Patients: Contribution of Cortical Neuromodulation
Patients with COPD have lower cortical activation and higher cortical inhibitory levels. The purpose of this study is to test the reversibility the lower cortical activation by counterbalancing the increased cortical inhibitory…
- Trial name
- NCT03368703
- Testing
- Anodal transcranial direct-current-stimulation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- 5 Santé