Clinical trials: Muscle Function
Healthy Volunteers, Muscle Strength
Effect of Single-Session HVPGS on Hand Grip Strength and Reaction Time in Healthy Individuals
The aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the immediate (acute) effects of a single session of High-Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation (HVPGS) on hand muscle strength and reaction time in healthy adults.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Muscle Strength, Reaction Time, Neuromuscular Function
- Trial name
- NCT07745829
- Testing
- High-Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation (HVPGS)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Exercise Physiology, Muscle Strength and Oxygenation
Effects of Squat Variations on Quadriceps Muscle Thickness and Strength
The study was conducted using a randomized controlled trial design. This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of traditional and heel-elevated squat training on quadriceps muscle thickness and knee extensor…
- Trial name
- NCT07700641
- Testing
- Tradional Squat Group, Heel-Elevated Squat Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Chronic Back Pain, Chronic Pain
Active Coping: Interdisciplinary Program for Chronic Pain, Physiotherapy Unit (Spain)
The goal of this observational intervention study is to evaluate the impact of a multidisciplinary active coping program for chronic back pain in adults referred from Primary Care to the Physiotherapy Unit of Teruel Ensanche.
- Conditions
- Chronic Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT07504094
- Testing
- Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE), Healthy Habits and Psychological Intervention, Therapeutic Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Pulmonary Hypertension
Impact of NMES on Spirometry Values, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) features symptoms related to a decreased cardiac autonomic response, pulmonary function and exercise capacity.
- Trial name
- NCT02712294
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
Forward Head Posture
Effects of Forward Head Posture on Cervical Proprioception, Muscle Endurance, and Cardiopulmonary Function During Cognitive-Motor Tasks Among University Students
Forward head posture is commonly observed among university students and may influence cervical sensorimotor function and physiological responses during functional activities.
- Trial name
- NCT07403422
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abeer Abdrabo
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Krill Oil and Muscle Weakness in Type 2 Diabetes
The age-related loss of muscle mass and function, sarcopenia, has several deleterious effects, such as a reduction in the quality of life and an increase in the incidence of falls, often leading to hospitalisation.
- Trial name
- KRIMD (NCT04943523)
- Testing
- Krill Oil, Vegetable Oil
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Dasman Diabetes Institute
Aortic Regurgitation
Diastolic Dysfunction in Aortic Regurgitation
Follow-up study in patients with severe aortic regurgitation after successful valve replacement. Systolic and diastolic function were assessed and persistent diastolic dysfunction was observed late (7-10 years) after operation.
- Trial name
- NCT00976625
- Testing
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Scapular Dyskinesis, Cervicalgia
Global Postural Reeducation and Segmental Exercises in Patients With Scapular Dyskinesis and Cervicalgia
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of global postural reeducation relative to segmental exercises in the treatment of scapular dyskinesis with cervicalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT01568840
- Testing
- Global Postural Reeducation Group, Segmental Exercises Group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericordia de Sao Paulo
Bloating, Distension
Investigation of the Relationship Between Core Muscles Functions and Symptoms of Patients with Abdominal Bloating/Distension
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between core muscle functions (strength, endurance, thickness) and symptoms in individuals with abdominal bloating/distension.
- Trial name
- NCT06659874
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
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
Covid19
Respiratory Muscle Function, Dyspnea, Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in Severe COVID19 Patients
Further knowledge regarding sequelae in severe COVID-19 patients who have required ICU admission for invasive mechanical ventilation is still needed.
- Trial name
- NCT04853940
- Testing
- Data collection and clinical testing of subjects
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacion para la Investigacion Biomedica del Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Whole-body Vibration Training on Functional Performance of the Elderly With Knee Osteoarthritis
The present study evaluated the effects of adding whole body vibration to squat training on the isometric quadriceps muscle strength, the plasma concentration of brain-derived neurotrophic factor at rest in elderly woman with…
- Trial name
- NCT03918291
- Testing
- Addition of whole-body vibration to squat training, Squat training
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri
Knee Osteoarthritis
An Evaluation of the Graded Weight-bearing Exercise in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.
Background: Knee osteoarthritis is the most common disorder impacting the synovial joint. The prevalence of osteoarthritis rises with age, and its consequences on health and socioeconomic are significant, which emphasize the need…
- Trial name
- NCT05671146
- Testing
- anti-gravity treadmill, Weight-bearing exercises for knee flexors and extensors, Non weight-bearing exercises for knee flexors and extensors
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Heart Failure
Exercise Capacity and Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients With and Without Inspiratory Muscle Weakness
In patients with heart failure, diaphragm dysfunction contributes to decreased quality of life while simultaneously increasing morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT06428227
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Post-operative Breast Cancer
The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgery
This study will address the female patients who are exposed to surgery after breast cancer. strength training for the inspiratory muscles will be applied in addition to the traditional care including physical therapy that will be…
- Trial name
- NCT06091696
- Testing
- inspiratory muscle training, Aerobic exercises
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University of Hail
Healthy
Assessment of a New Tool to Measure Tongue Muscle Function
The Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) is currently the reference tool for assessing tongue muscle function, measuring the pressure exerted by the tongue on an air-filled bulb.
- Trial name
- TOM1 (NCT07625761)
- Testing
- TOngue Manometer (TOM) device, IOPI
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Bronchitis, Chronic
Eccentric Exercise Training as Novel Rehabilitation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The main purpose of this project is to establish the additional value of eccentric versus concentric exercise to optimize muscle function in patients with severe COPD.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Bronchitis, Chronic, Emphysema
- Trial name
- NCT01077102
- Testing
- Eccentric exercise training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Postoperative Period, Lung Cancer (Diagnosis)
Investigation of the Effects of Tele-Yoga Training in Individuals With Lung Cancer Undergoing Lung Resection Surgery
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of an 8-week tele-yoga intervention in individuals with lung cancer who have undergone lung resection surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07001670
- Testing
- Tele-Yoga Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Recovery, Muscle Function
Spoonable - Overnight Recovery
The key research objective is to examine the effects of a high protein spoonable yoghurt on overnight recovery of muscle function, 12 hours following an exercise session in 18-45-year-old males and females, compared to a control…
- Conditions
- Recovery, Muscle Function, Muscle Soreness
- Trial name
- BOLT_PartB (NCT06986356)
- Testing
- Test product: Yoghurt
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Sarcopenia
Pilates Exercises Versus Resistance Exercises Among Geriatric Population With Sarcopenia
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of two exercises to improve physical functioning of older adults with sarcopenia.
- Trial name
- NCT05767541
- Testing
- Pilates exercises, Resistance exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Dow University of Health Sciences