Clinical trials: Muscle Architecture
Knee Arthritis Osteoarthritis, Chronic Knee Pain
The Predictive Value of Ultrasonographic Quadriceps Muscle Parameters for Genicular Nerve Block Outcomes in Knee Osteoarthritis
The goal of this observational study is to learn whether thigh muscle structure can help predict pain relief after a genicular nerve block in people with knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT07781059
- Testing
- genicular nerve block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Post-COVID-19, Healthy Participants
Effects of Post-COVID-19 on Quadriceps Femoral Muscle-tendon Unit
The physiological/biomechanical characteristics related to muscle and tendon architecture and their possible relationship with the loss of muscle strength and fatigue in patients who were infected with COVID-19 are totally…
- Trial name
- NCT04961255
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Limb Length Discrepancy, Bone Deformity
Open Versus Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises in Tibial Distraction Osteogenesis by Ilizarov's METHOD
The Ilizarov external fixator is an external skeletal fixator that is used to stabilize or lengthen the limb bones. Bone lengthen bone occurs through mechanical distraction on the long axis of the bone, thus the method of…
- Trial name
- NCT01738113
- Testing
- Open Kinetic Chain exercise, Closed kinetic chain exercise
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Aliaa Rehan Youssef
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Muscle Architecture and Anterior Cruciate Ligament
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of plyometric training on biceps femoris longus (BFl) and vastus lateralis (VL) muscle architecture in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).
- Trial name
- NCT04690127
- Testing
- Plyometric Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain
Effects of Isometric, Isotonic, and Eccentric VMO Exercises in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal condition characterized by anterior knee pain, especially during activities such as stair climbing, squatting, running, and prolonged sitting.
- Trial name
- VMO-PFPS (NCT07562425)
- Testing
- Isometric VMO Exercise, Isotonic VMO Exercise, Eccentric VMO Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Firat University
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy
Effects of High-Velocity Passive Stretch on Spasticity, Function, and Muscle Structure in Spastic CP Children
One of the traditional exercises applied to cerebral palsy (CP) is passive stretching exercises. Passive stretching exercises can be applied to these patients at various speeds.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT07007858
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University
Age-Related Sarcopenia
High-Intensity Interval Training for Older Adults
This study will examine differences in a 12 week high-intensity interval training regimen. The Total Body HIIT program incorporates a resistance (circuit) and an anaerobic (bike) component in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05542758
- Testing
- Total Body HIIT Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Creighton University
Muscle Architecture
Effect of Eccentric Exercise on Musculus Triceps Surae Muscle Architecture, Muscle Strength, and Performance
This study investigates the architecture, muscle strength, and performance of skeletal muscles. Skeletal muscles constitute a mass of muscle fascicles connected to bones via tendons.
- Trial name
- NCT06573879
- Testing
- Eccentric Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Critically Ill Patients
Disease Severity, Mortality Risk, and Muscle Function in Intensive Care Unit Patients
Intensive Care Units are specialized, technologically advanced hospital units that provide continuous monitoring and care from multiple healthcare disciplines for patients who are critically ill and face a high risk of death or…
- Trial name
- NCT07124442
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Exercise
The Effects of β-Hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate Free Acid and High-Intensity Interval Training
Objectives: 1) Determine the effect of 4-weeks of high intensity interval training (HIIT) and free acid form β-Hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB-FA) on VO2peak, lactate threshold, critical power, anaerobic working capacity and…
- Trial name
- NCT01941368
- Testing
- HMB-FA, High Intensity Interval Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Metabolic Technologies Inc.
Electrical Stimulation
Effect of Femoral Quadriceps Muscle Length on Fatigue Induced by Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
This study aims To investigate the effects of Quadriceps femoris muscle length on neuromuscular fatigue induced by NMES, muscle performance, discomfort and peripheral oxygen extraction.
- Trial name
- NCT05905406
- Testing
- Electrical estimulation
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Burns
Feasibility and Reliability of Ultrasound in Acute Burns.
This trial investigates the feasibility and reliability of different ultrasound protocols to determine quadriceps muscle architecture in acutely admitted burn patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04852133
- Testing
- Burn subjects
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Acute Respiratory Failure, Critical Illness
Muscle Ultrasound Signifies Condition Upgrade Leading Approach to Recovery
Examination of serial muscle ultrasounds and muscle sampling within the population of ICU patients who require mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory failure, will lead to the ability of investigators to link specific…
- Trial name
- MUSCULAR (NCT02014285)
- Testing
- Muscle Ultrasound and Muscle Sample
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Muscle Architecture
Motor Imagery and Muscle Architecture
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of plyometric training on biceps femoris longus (BFl) and vastus lateralis (VL) muscle architecture in healthy football players.
- Trial name
- NCT05558033
- Testing
- Plyometric Exercise, Football Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Hemiplegia
Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Quadriceps Muscle Architecture and Functional Abilities in Children With Hemiplegia
This study was done to investigate the effect of blood flow restriction in the lower limbs on: Strength of the quadriceps muscle, quadriceps muscle architecture (muscle thickness and pennation angle between muscle fibres)…
- Trial name
- NCT07648550
- Testing
- the selected physical therapy program, Blood Flow Restriction training
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Stroke, Spasticity, Muscle
Effects of PNF and Static Stretching on Architecture and Viscoelastic Properties of Hemiplegic Elbow
The patients who were diagnosed with stroke in governmental/university/private hospitals, and who needed rehabilitation because of the increased flexor tone in the elbow joint, decreased range of motion and/or decreased function…
- Trial name
- NCT05626790
- Testing
- Exercise, PNF Stretching, Prolonged Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Neck Pain, Back Pain
Cervical and Lumbal Region Muscle Architecture in Individuals With Low Back and Neck Pain
Back or neck problems often begin with an injury and often include a muscle injury. Injury of muscle fibers can occur due to trauma, disease, myotoxic agents, inflammatory processes, and intense exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT05206136
- Testing
- Ultrasonography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Knee Osteoarthritis
Comparison of The Effects of Concentric And Eccentric Isokinetic Exercises in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
This study aims to compare the effects of concentric and eccentric isokinetic exercises on proprioception and muscle architecture in 42 patients with knee osteoarthritis enrolled the study.
- Trial name
- NCT03920020
- Testing
- the concentric isokinetic exercise group, the eccentric isokinetic exercise group, the control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Cerebral Palsy
Quadriceps Muscle Plasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Our primary aim is to determine whether and how muscle architecture of the quadriceps muscles in cerebral palsy (CP) adapts to two separate training programs: traditional strength training (ST) vs.
- Trial name
- NCT00629070
- Testing
- Traditional strength training, Velocity-enhanced training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Sprint Performance, Physical Fitness
Relevant Factors on Sprint Performance in Adolescent Sprinters
Purpose: To explore the sports performance of the adolescent sprinters, including analyzing the correlations between the results and central nerve sensory, and also between motor control and various muscle mechanical…
- Conditions
- Sprint Performance, Physical Fitness, Muscle Architecture, Reaction Time
- Trial name
- NCT04859153
- Testing
- central nerve sensory, motor control and various muscle mechanical characteristic and sport-related fitness test
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital