Clinical trials: Muscle Contracture
Contractures Resulting From Burn Scar Tissue
Joint Range of Motion in Burn Scars
The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between cutaneous functional unit(CFU)recruitment throughout the available active range of motion of a prescribed joint in normal subjects and patients with burn scars.
- Trial name
- NCT01034813
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Army Institute of Surgical Research
Shoulder Posterior Capsular Contracture
Youth Throwers Respond to Stretching
The purpose of this study is to document the rates of youth baseball player demographics, incidence of arm pain, usage of different pitch types, and degree of internal rotation contracture in the throwing versus the non-throwing…
- Trial name
- Safethrow (NCT01065181)
- Volunteers
- 1,261 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Metzger, Charles, M.D.
Contracture
Effect of a Protein-enriched Drink on Muscle Function
There is no conclusive evidence about the effect of intake of protein-enriched drink after and acute high intensity exercise bout on muscle function and damage.
- Trial name
- SPORTEUS (NCT02385357)
- Testing
- Protein-enriched drink
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Puleva Biotech
Dupuytren Contracture, Dupuytren's Disease
Effectiveness of Splinting After Collagenase Injection
Dupuytren disease is a fibroproliferative condition of the palmar and digital fascia. A collagen containing cord forms which can lead to fixed flexion contracture of one or more fingers.
- Trial name
- NCT04874870
- Testing
- Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum 0.9 MG [Xiaflex], Xiaflex + Hand-Based Custom Orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education
Stretch, Plantar Fascia; Contracture
Effect of Stretching Exercises on Plantar Fascia
The plantar fascia (PF) extends over the calcaneal bone with a thin band corresponding to the calcaneal periosteum, continuing as the paratenon of the Achilles tendon.The triceps surae complex, serving as the main extensor and…
- Conditions
- Stretch, Plantar Fascia; Contracture, Fasciitis, Plantar
- Trial name
- NCT06370741
- Testing
- Stretching with/without device
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Okan University
Ankle Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis
Gait Asymmetry Assessed Using Portable Gait Analysis System
To date, detailed analysis of movement patterns in orthopaedic conditions are mainly performed in research projects. Because these tests are time consuming, they are not feasible in clinical routine or in standard examinations.
- Conditions
- Ankle Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis, Hip Osteoarthritis, Lumbar Spine Stenosis
- Trial name
- Asymmetry (NCT02489188)
- Testing
- arthroplasty, manual therapy, lumbar spinal stenosis decompression
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Dupuytren Contracture
Dupuytren´s Disease Study. Primary Disease, MCP Joint, Xiapex, PNF
Aim: Clinical RCT comparing functional results and recurrence rate following enzymatic treatment vs. needle aponeurotomy. Materials and methods: 30° or more contracture of only one metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint contracture of…
- Trial name
- NCT02647619
- Testing
- Xiapex, Needle aponeurotomy
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Akershus
Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain
Pragmatic Posterior Capsular Stretch
Various stretches are used to lengthen the posterior shoulder capsule. No study has reported the comparison of the pragmatic posterior capsular stretch and cross body stertch
- Conditions
- Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain, Adhesive Capsulitis, Rotator Cuff Tears
- Trial name
- PPCS (NCT04901780)
- Testing
- pragmatic posterior capsular stretch, cross body stretch
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Dupuytren's Disease
Palmaris Longus Muscle and Dupuytren
Dupuytren disease is a medical condition characterized by the painless formation of nodules in the palm of the hand. Cords are formed on the palmar fascia, a connective tissue sheet in the palm of the hand.
- Trial name
- Palmaris (NCT06281509)
- Testing
- Non-invasive tests to determine the presence or absence of the palmaris longus tendon in both hands., Ultrasound
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 243 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Dupuytren's Disease
Evaluation of Xiaflex: Trial of Effectivenss iN Dupuytren's
This is a prospective, multi-centre, pragmatic randomized controlled trial to compare both the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of collagenase injections (CI) versus limited palmar fasciectomy (LPF) to determine if…
- Trial name
- EXTEND (NCT02725528)
- Testing
- collagenase injection, limited palmar fasciectomy
- Where
- 10 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Release Of Shoulder Internal Rotation Contracture In Brachial Plexus Palsy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy periarticular capsuloligamentous arthroscopic release of shoulder internal rotation contracture in brachial plexus palsy without any further intervention as tendon transfer.
- Trial name
- NCT05995795
- Testing
- ARTHROSCOY
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Hamstring Contractures, Muscle Tightness
Immediate and 24-hour Effects of HyperVolt, Body Tempering, and Cupping Compared to Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of the HyperVolt percussive massage device, body tempering, and dry cupping to static stretching of the hamstrings of healthy adults aged 18-39 years on the active knee…
- Trial name
- NCT05793242
- Testing
- Hypervolt, Body Tempering, Dry cupping
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Hamstring Contractures
Effects of Diacutaneous Fibrolysis on Flexibility and Active Neuromuscular Response
Diacutaneous fibrolysis is a physiotherapeutic instrumental technique, used to treat musculoskeletal conditions causing pain and/or movement restriction.
- Trial name
- NCT04827082
- Testing
- Diacutaneous fibrolysis
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Contracture of Muscle, Thigh
The Effect of Reducing Soreness in Marathon Runners
Delayed onset muscle soreness is defined as the sensition of pain and discomfort in skeletal muscles that occurs after eccentric muscle actions or strenuous exercise like a marathon.
- Trial name
- NCT01512082
- Testing
- Pulsed electromagnetic field devices
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northern Orthopaedic Division, Denmark
Dupuytren's Contracture
Efficacy and Safety of Xiaflex Injection for Treatment of Dupuytren's Contracture of the Thumb
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of clostridial collagenase injections for treatment of Dupuytren's contracture of the thumb and first web space.
- Trial name
- NCT01265420
- Testing
- Injectable clostridial collagenase
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
Implant Complication, Implant Infection
Local Antibiotics for Breast Implants
The BREAST-AB Trial is a multi-center, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial investigating the efficacy of local application of gentamicin, vancomycin and cefazolin in decreasing all-cause implant explantation after…
- Conditions
- Implant Complication, Implant Infection, Implant Site Infection, Implant Capsular Contracture
- Trial name
- BREAST-AB (NCT04731025)
- Testing
- Gentamicin, Cefazolin and Vancomycin
- Where
- 8 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 1,003 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mikkel Herly
Contracture of Muscle, Thigh, Muscle Rigidity
Differents Intensities of Passive Stretching on ROM, Neuromuscular and Performance in Soccer Players: A Blinded RCT
Intensity is a "qualitative" variable of a muscle stretching protocol, which is very little studied due to its inherent characteristic of the individual being stretched.
- Conditions
- Contracture of Muscle, Thigh, Muscle Rigidity, Strain of Hamstring Muscle (Disorder)
- Trial name
- NCT03150563
- Testing
- Passive static stretch
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Restrictive Scar Contracture, Restrictive Hypertrophic Scar
A Clinical Study of Allogeneic Human Dermal Fibroblasts for Remodeling Scar Contractures
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety of ICX-RHY-013 in the treatment of stable, restrictive scars in subjects who have suffered a burn injury.
- Conditions
- Restrictive Scar Contracture, Restrictive Hypertrophic Scar, Burn Scar Contractures, Burn Scar
- Trial name
- NCT01564407
- Testing
- ICX-RHY-013
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Hamstring Contractures
Neurodynamics vs. Stretching in Soccer Players With Short Hamstring Syndrome
Comparison of the effects of passive stretching vs. sciatic nerve gliding in soccer players presenting with short hamstring syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT05866913
- Testing
- Sciatic nerve slippage., Passive stretching of the hamstring muscles., passive shoulder mobilization.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
Contracture, Hand
Effects of Paraffin Wax Therapy vs METs in Post Burn Hand Contractures
The degree of the burn and the rate of scar development during healing are the main determinants of loss of hand function following thermal injury.
- Trial name
- NCT06198062
- Testing
- Paraffin wax bath therapy, Paraffin Wax Bath Therapy and Muscle Energy Techniques
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University