Clinical trials: Muscle Performance
Fibromyalgia, Whiplash
Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Controls (DNIC): Nociceptive Modulation and Interaction With Neurocognitive Performance in Chronic Pain
Diffuse noxious inhibitory control In order to quantify central sensitization in chronic pain patients, the Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Control (DNIC) model has been used frequently.
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia, Whiplash, Chronic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01172795
- Testing
- Relaxation session, Neurocognitive test battery
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Exercise Performance, Supplementation
The Effect of Acute Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Anaerobic Performance in Football Players
The aim of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of two different natural fruit-vegetable blend beverages on short-duration, high-intensity exercise performance and muscle oxygenation in young male football players.
- Trial name
- NCT07048912
- Testing
- Beetroot Juice (BJ)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Melike Nur Eroğlu
Sarcopenia, Sarcopenic Obesity
Prevalence of Sarcopenia Among Elderly Living in Care Facilities in Klang Valley, Malaysia
The primary aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of age-related progressive decline in muscle mass and strength (Sarcopenia) among Malaysian elderly residing in long-term care facilities.
- Trial name
- NCT03903328
- Testing
- Sarcopenia assessment
- Volunteers
- 205 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Athletic Performance, Physical Fitness
Trunk Muscle Endurance and Flexibility as Determinants of Athletic Performance in Elite Adolescent Tennis Players
This study aims to examine how trunk (core) muscle endurance and flexibility relate to athletic performance in elite adolescent tennis players aged 11-18 years.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Physical Fitness, Sports Performance, Trunk Muscle Function
- Trial name
- NCT07447765
- Testing
- Physical Performance Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Fatigue, Muscle Injury
Immediate and Short-term Effects of Low-level Laser
Athletes experience an exhaustive routine of training, associated with the reduced time of rest, facilitates the appearance of muscle fatigue, which increases the risk of muscle injuries, especially during the execution of the…
- Trial name
- NCT05344183
- Testing
- Low-level laser
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Amapá
Sports Physical Therapy
The Effect of Respiratory on Sports Performance in Archers
Purpose: The physical, physiological, and functional characteristics of archers affect target shooting performance. In our study, we aimed to examine the effect of pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength on sports…
- Trial name
- NCT06320873
- Testing
- archery respiratory parameters
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Migraine, Upper Extremity
Scapular Muscle Activation and Shoulder Performance in Migraine
Migraine is a significant health problem due to its high prevalence and substantial contribution to disability. Individuals with migraine have been reported to exhibit myofascial trigger points, increased pain sensitivity, and…
- Conditions
- Migraine, Upper Extremity, Muscle Activity
- Trial name
- NCT07656922
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Diet, Healthy, Protein Deficiency
Protein and Performance (PROPER) in Endurance Athletes
The present study is a parallel group design with randomised allocation to either a 1) reduced protein diet (RP) or a 2) normal protein diet (NP).
- Trial name
- PROPER (NCT05426447)
- Testing
- Dietary intervention of reduced protein intake, Dietary intervention of normal protein intake
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Healthy
The Effect of Thermotherapy on Recovery and Performance
This study investigates the effects of cooling on the recovery and performance characteristic in young healthy subjects. The study is divided in two projects: Project A: investigates the effects of 20 min.
- Trial name
- Cryotherapy (NCT02506283)
- Testing
- Zamar Therapy CT clinic
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Activity, Motor
Power or Plyometric Training in Older Adults
This study will compare the effects of high-speed power resistance training or plyometric jump training on muscle stiffness, jump performance and measures of daily activity in older adults living independently in the community.
- Trial name
- NCT06821321
- Testing
- Plyometric Training, Power Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance
Nordic vs Blood Flow Restriction Nordic Exercise in Elite Female Pole Vaulters
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of Nordic Hamstring Exercise (NHE) and Blood Flow Restriction-assisted Nordic Hamstring Exercise (BFR-NHE) on hamstring muscle strength, muscle morphology…
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance, Hamstring Adaptation, Sports Injury Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT07705698
- Testing
- Nordic Hamstring Exercise, Blood Flow Restriction-Assisted Nordic Hamstring Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Toros University
Effect of Omega-3 Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Muscle Tissue Functions
Omega-3 Supplementation Combined With Endurance Training Improve Running Economy in Recreational Runners.
Recreational male runners participated in 12 weeks training and omega-3 supplementation programme. Before starting and at the end of the 12-week cycle, the runners performed an increasing intensity treadmill test where oxygen…
- Trial name
- NCT04780451
- Testing
- Omega-3 supplementation in recreational runners
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Caffeine and Resistance Exercise
Reproducibility of Acute Caffeine Effect
Introduction: Various studies have evaluated and verified the ergogenic effect of acute caffeine intake on sports performance, specifically on strength and power performance.
- Trial name
- NCT06606639
- Testing
- Caffeine
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Healthy Athletes, Handball Players
Effects of Band Exercises Added to the Warm-Up on Shooting and Viscoelastic Properties of Muscles in Handball Players
Today's handball has become a fast and fluid handball that expects superior performance from athletes. The aim of handball is to put the ball into the opponent's goal, so one of the most important parameters of sports performance…
- Trial name
- NCT06685666
- Testing
- traditional warm-up method specific to handball, elastic band exercises added to the traditional warm-up
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Sport Performance, Inspiratory Muscle Training
Land- and Water-based Inspiratory Muscle Training in Young Swimmers
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of four weeks of land- and water-based inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on performance and selected physiological variables in young swimmers.
- Trial name
- IMT (NCT07493837)
- Testing
- Land-Based Inspiratory Muscle Training, Swimming-Based Inspiratory Muscle Training, Water-Based Static Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Shoulder Stability, Shoulder Proprioception
Effects of ShoulderSphere Exercises in Young Adults
This study evaluated the effects of ShoulderSphere exercises on shoulder stability, muscle strength, proprioception, endurance, and functional performance in young adults.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Stability, Shoulder Proprioception, Shoulder Muscle Strength, Exercise Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07642310
- Testing
- ShoulderSphere-Based Exercise Program, Conventional Shoulder Stabilization Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Investigating the Effects of Power Training in the Elderly
Effects of Different Power Training Intensities in Older Adults
Power (strength × velocity) is a crucial component for maintaining independence during aging. Therefore, investigating interventions aimed at improving this physical capacity is essential for this population.
- Trial name
- NCT07023146
- Testing
- Moderate to high intensity (PTMH; 65-80% of 1-repetition maximum [1RM]) ), low to moderate intensity (PTLM; 40-60% of 1-repetition maximum [1RM])
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Rehabilitation, Sports Physical Therapy
Neuromodulation in Professional Dancers
Tendinopathy of the flexor hallucis longus (FHL), colloquially referred to as "dancer's tendinitis," is a common condition in dancers and attributed to high demand on this muscle in positions of extreme ankle plantarflexion and…
- Conditions
- Rehabilitation, Sports Physical Therapy, Sport Performance, Dance
- Trial name
- NCT03596216
- Testing
- PENS, TENS
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Resistance Exercise
Skeletal Muscle Protein Synthesis: Traditional and Cluster Sets
Traditionally, when performing resistance exercise, repetitions are performed in a continuous manner resulting in a decrease in velocity, and thus power output.
- Trial name
- NCT04028726
- Testing
- Back-squat exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Muscle Tightness
Effects of IASTM vs. Foam Rolling on Knee and Hip Range of Motion in Soccer Players
The aim of this study is: To compare the acute and long-term affects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) vs foam rolling on knee and hip flexibility and performance in soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT06101615
- Testing
- IASTM (FAT), Foam Rolling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University