Clinical trials: Muscle Balance
Ankylosing Spondylitis, Balance Assessment
Ultrasound Assessment of Neck Muscles and Balance in Male Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis
The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between ultrasonographic measurements of the cervical muscles and balance parameters in patients diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
- Conditions
- Ankylosing Spondylitis, Balance Assessment, Balance, Spondylarthropathies; Spondylitis, Ankylosing
- Trial name
- NCT06967883
- Testing
- Ultrasonographic assessment of Cervical Multifidus and Longus Colli Muscle Thickness, Postural Balance and Limit of Stability using the balance platform,Cervical Flexion and Extension Strength
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training During Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Balance in COPD Patients
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a respiratory disease that results in progressive airflow limitation and respiratory distress.
- Trial name
- NCT04084405
- Testing
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Faculty of Medicine, Sousse
Achilles Tendon Injury
Differences Between Long Distance Road Runners and Treadmill Runners in Achilles Tendon Structure
this study will investigate the structure of the Achilles tendon and functional tests in road runners compared to treadmill runners.
- Trial name
- NCT06294093
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Knee Osteoarthritis, Virtual Reality
The Effects of Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Exercises on Muscle Excitability in Knee Osteoarthritis
The main goal of this sham-controlled clinical trial is to learn the excitability levels of the muscles around the knee and balance using objective measurement methods in patients with knee osteoarthritis of non-immersive virtual…
- Trial name
- NCT05595317
- Testing
- Non-immersive Virtual Reality
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Mehmet Sönmez
Injury;Sports, Athletic Injuries
Injury Risk Factors in Volleyball Players
The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between injury risk and pain, fatigue, muscle strength, balance and quality of life in volleyball players.
- Trial name
- NCT06996990
- Testing
- Physical evaluations in Volleyball Players
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
Stroke, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
Effects of Dry Needling on Spasticity, Functions, Balance and Independence Level in Patients With Stroke
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of dry needling method in addition to neurodevelopmental therapy on spasticity, upper and lower extremity functions, balance and independence level in patients with stroke who…
- Trial name
- NCT03863678
- Testing
- Neurodevelopemental therapy (NDT), Neurodevelopemental therapy (NDT) and dry needling
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Multiple Sclerosis
Effect of Pilates Training in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Knee flexor and extensor muscle weakness in MS patients causes a decrease in walking distance and is an important determinant of walking capacity.
- Trial name
- NCT04548206
- Testing
- Pilates training, control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Patients With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis With Balance Disorder
It is seen that patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis often experience balance problems. Although the relationship between muscle thickness and balance has been explained, there are insufficient studies investigating the…
- Trial name
- NCT06079580
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Whole-body Protein Balance, Muscle Protein Synthesis
Effects of Protein Quality on Post-exercise Skeletal Muscle and Whole-body Protein Kinetics During Energy Deficit
The optimal EAA-containing protein format necessary to maximally stimulate muscle protein synthesis and optimize whole-body net protein balance during caloric deprivation has not been determined.
- Trial name
- NCT04004715
- Testing
- Essential Amino Acid Enriched Whey Protein, Whey Protein, Military Ration Entree
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Health, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Glucose
A Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessment of the Impact of Ultramarathons on the Health of Middle-aged and Older Amateur Runners - SUPERMARATON 2025 Project
The "Supermarathon 2025" study was designed as a prospective, interdisciplinary field study to assess the impact of extreme physical exertion, such as a 100-kilometer ultramarathon, on the health of individuals aged ≥ 45 years.
- Conditions
- The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Health, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Glucose, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Respiratory System, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Joints and Muscles
- Trial name
- NCT07451717
- Testing
- Blood and urine analysis
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk
Patient Fall, Muscle Balance
Home Based Exercise in Preventing Fall and Improving Balance in Older People
Prior studies have shown multifaceted falls prevention program with home-based exercise reduced falls significantly in the community setting.
- Conditions
- Patient Fall, Muscle Balance, Fear of Falling, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT02089815
- Testing
- Home based exercise, fall prevention education and counseling
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 439 people
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Fast Muscle Activation and Stepping Training (FAST) Post-stroke
The purpose of this study is to determine whether FAST (Fast muscle Activation and Stepping Training) exercises will improve walking balance in individuals after stroke to a greater extent than usual care.
- Trial name
- FAST (NCT01573585)
- Testing
- Usual Care, FAST protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Flatfoot
Foot Positions Affect Knee and Ankle Proprioception, Balance, Vertical Jump, and Muscle Activity in Individuals With Flexible and Rigid Flatfoot and Chronic Ankle Instability
To investigate the effect of various foot positions affect knee and ankle proprioception, balance, vertical jump, and muscle activity in individuals with flexible and rigid flatfoot and chronic ankle instability
- Trial name
- NCT05899855
- Testing
- No intervention
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Shoulder Pain Chronic, Core Strength
Investigation of Core Muscle Strength in Patients With Unilateral Rotator Cuff Injury
Located in the middle of the kinetic chain system, the core muscles are the regions where forces are generated and transferred to the extremities of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT06689826
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 145 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital
Core Muscle Weakness, Postural Control Deficit
"CORE Training for Musculoskeletal Health: A Study on Adaptive Exercise Protocols"
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an adaptive core training protocol that integrates core stability, core strength, and high-intensity core power exercises on muscle activation, hypertrophy, balance, and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Core Muscle Weakness, Postural Control Deficit, Trunk Stability Impairment, Functional Performance Limitation
- Trial name
- RCT-EMG-US-QoL (NCT07025395)
- Testing
- - Core Training Protocol, Control Group Core Routine
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ioannis Tsartsapakis
Athletic Injuries
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Diaphragm Thickness, Respiratory Muscle Strength and Balance in Dancers.
Dance is a performing art form consisting of sports and art intertwined and complex dynamic choreographic figures were handled aesthetically and physically of narrative.
- Trial name
- NCT04845802
- Testing
- Inspiratory muscle training(high-IMT group), Inspiratory muscle training(low-IMT group)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Postural Balance
Intervention of Virtual Reality on Oculomotor Muscles and Balance
Prospective, controlled, randomized, non-masked longitudinal research project for the realization of a doctoral thesis, based on an intervention with virtual reality in order to assess whether the influence on balance and the…
- Trial name
- NCT05649566
- Testing
- Virtual Reality game
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Escoles Universitaries Gimbernat
Overweight and Obesity, Inflammation; Muscle
Influence of Aerobic Training and Weight Loss on Skeletal Muscle Inflammatory Markers and Muscle Protein Balance in Older Adults
It is estimated that 15% of adults aged 60-70 years, and up to 50% of adults aged 80 years and older are affected by sarcopenia-the age related loss of muscle mass and function.
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity, Inflammation; Muscle, Sedentary Lifestyle
- Trial name
- NCT03743675
- Testing
- Diet-Induced Weight Loss, Aerobic Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Miami University
Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Type
Trunk Oriented Exercises Versus Whole-body Vibration for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The abdominal muscles play an important role in stabilizing the trunk and providing postural stability. Children with Duchene muscular dystrophy have weak muscles, which may impair postural adjustments.
- Trial name
- NCT05688072
- Testing
- trunk oriented exercise, whole body vibration
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Postural Balance, Posture
Effect of Otago Exercise Program in Comparison With Dual Task Training on Balance and Postural Control in Elderly Population
Balance and postural control are major concerns in reduction of risk of fall among older adults. Otago Exercise Program and dual task training program are commonly used approaches to improve balance, functional mobility and…
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Posture, Aged, Exercise Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06929351
- Testing
- otago exercise, Dual task exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad