Clinical trials: Muscle Architecture
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
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
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
Knee Osteoarthritis
Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Low-level Laser.
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of low-level laser therapy in combination with neuromuscular electrical stimulation on neuromuscular (muscular strength and morphology) and functional parameters (pain and…
- Trial name
- NCT02067871
- Testing
- Laser Therapy, Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Marco Aurélio Vaz, PhD
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscle Architecture of Lower Extremity In Multiple Sclerosis
The aim of this study was to determine the muscle architecture of the lower extremity muscles (pennation angle, muscle fiber length and muscle thickness) in patients with multiple sclerosis.
- Trial name
- NCT03766698
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanko University
Partial Rotator Cuff Tears, Rotator Cuff Injuries
Concentric vs Eccentric Full Can Exercise in Partial Rotator Cuff Tears
This study aims to compare the effects of concentric and eccentric full can exercises on supraspinatus muscle architecture in individuals with partial rotator cuff tears.
- Conditions
- Partial Rotator Cuff Tears, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Shoulder Pain Syndrome
- Trial name
- FULLCAN-PRCT (NCT07587931)
- Testing
- Concentric Full Can Exercise, Eccentric Full Can Exercise, Standard Physiotherapy Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Firat University
Rupture of Achilles Tendon, Immobility Response, Tonic
Rehabilitation Programs After Achilles Tendon Rupture
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of early mobilization versus traditional immobilization rehabilitation programs after surgical Achilles tendon repair on the mechanical (torque-angle and torque-velocity…
- Conditions
- Rupture of Achilles Tendon, Immobility Response, Tonic, Rupture, Spontaneous
- Trial name
- NCT02308618
- Testing
- Traditional Immobilization, Early Mobilization
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
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
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
Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury
Evaluation of Macroscopic Muscle Growth in Infants and Young Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
A mixed longitudinal design study will be carried out to explore the onset and time course of morphological muscle changes on a macroscopic level in children with spastic cerebral palsy (SCP).
- Trial name
- 3D-MMAP (NCT05197764)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 229 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Sarcopenia
Identification of Sarcopenia in Knee Osteoarthritis With Ultrasonography and Evaluation of Muscle Architecture Change by Ultrasonography After Isokinetic Exercise Program
The aim of this thesis; To define sarcopenia in knee osteoarthritis with ultrasonography and to evaluate changes in muscle structure in sarcopenia after isokinetic exercise application ultrasonographically.
- Trial name
- NCT05019820
- Testing
- Knee strengthening exercises with isokinetic dynamometer, Strengthening around the knees with home exercise programe
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sema Dağcı
Muscle Architecture, Ultrasonic Diagnosis
Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of a Structured Resistance Training Program in Children Aged 10-14 Years
This study is a randomised controlled pilot trial designed to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and preliminary efficacy of a 12-week resistance training intervention in children aged 10-14 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07512570
- Testing
- Progressive Resistance Training Program
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Chronic Ankle Instability, Muscle Architecture
The Effect of Stroboscopic Vision-Assisted Exercise Training on Ankle Muscle Architecture in Chronic Ankle Instability Rehabilitation
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of an 8-week combined balance and plyometric exercise program using stroboscopic glasses on muscle morphology, dynamic balance, and proprioception in athletes with a history of…
- Trial name
- NCT07067931
- Testing
- Exercise stroboscopic, training, Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Rehabilitation Exercise
The Effect of Eccentric Isokinetic Exercise in Shoulder Tendinopathies
To evaluate the effects of an eccentric isokinetic exercise program on shoulder pain, function, and ultrasonographic supraspinatus muscle architecture in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy, and to compare outcomes with a…
- Trial name
- eccentric (NCT07727941)
- Testing
- Exercise Group, Eccentric exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Short Term Follow-up of a Botulinum Toxin Intervention in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
This study investigates the effect of integrated Botulinum Neurotoxin A (BoNT) treatment on morphologic muscle and tendon properties, spasticity, joint stiffness, joint range of motion, muscle strength, gait and gross motor…
- Trial name
- NCT05126693
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin treatment combined with a post-BoNT intensive physical therapy period guided by individualized treatment goals.
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
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
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