Clinical trials: Muscle Performance
Physical Performance Parameters, Exercise Recovery
Effects of Beef-Forward Ready-to-Eat Meals on Recovery Following Simulated Fire Suppression Activities
This clinical trial aims to determine whether consuming beef-based protein before and after physically demanding simulated firefighting activities improves recovery, physical performance, and cognitive performance in healthy…
- Conditions
- Physical Performance Parameters, Exercise Recovery, Cognition, Muscle Damage
- Trial name
- FIRE-BEEF (NCT07822048)
- Testing
- Beef-Based Protein Ready-to-Eat Meals, Plant-Based Protein Ready-to-Eat Meals
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sam Houston State University
Patellofemoral Pain, Anterior Knee Pain
The Patellofemoral Pain Functional Performance Study
This study primarily aims to investigate arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI), an underlying mechanism in patellofemoral pain (PFP), which remain to date understudied.
- Trial name
- PFP-FP (NCT02914574)
- Testing
- PowersTM strap
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Salford
Healthy Volunteers, Muscle Tension
Soft Tissue Relaxation in Trumpet Players
This single-group pretest-posttest study examined the immediate effects of a single session of integrated soft tissue relaxation, combining instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and manual release techniques, on…
- Trial name
- NCT07904858
- Testing
- Integrated soft tissue relaxation (IASTM + manual release)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Muscle Damage
Effect of Compression Garments on Exercise Performance Following Acute High Intensity Exercise
To examine the influence of compression garments manufactured with Far-Infrared technology on exercise performance during and after repeated eccentric isokinetic muscle actions of the leg extensors.
- Trial name
- NCT02076334
- Testing
- Far Infrared Fabric, Spandex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Sarcopenia
Investigation of Impacts of Vibration on Muscular Strength and Functional Performance of Upper Limbs of Older Adults
The elderly population is increasing at worldwide. The need of health promotion and maintenance for elderly adults has become a critical issue.
- Trial name
- NCT04767932
- Testing
- vibration machine
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Gluteus Maximus Versus Gluteus Medius Strength On Back Muscles Performance In Patients With Sacroiliac Dysfunction
This study will be conducted to compare between the effect of glutes maximus and glutes medius muscles strength on back muscle performance in patients with Sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT05809206
- Testing
- Glutes maximus strength protocol, Gluteus medius strength program, Corrective Exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Neuromuscular Function, Postural Balance
"Muscle Strength, Balance, and Core Endurance in Elite Adolescent Rowers: A Cross-Sectional Study"
This study aims to investigate the relationship between lower extremity isokinetic strength, dynamic balance, and core muscle endurance in elite adolescent rowers aged 16-18.
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Function, Postural Balance, Core Stability, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- REBCORE (NCT07077993)
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Electrical Stimulation
Effect of Femoral Quadriceps Muscle Length on Fatigue Induced by Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
This study aims To investigate the effects of Quadriceps femoris muscle length on neuromuscular fatigue induced by NMES, muscle performance, discomfort and peripheral oxygen extraction.
- Trial name
- NCT05905406
- Testing
- Electrical estimulation
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Recovery Methods, Muscle Fatigue
Combined tDCS and Pneumatic Compression for Recovery After a 10K Run
This study will examine how two recovery methods-pneumatic compression (PC) applied to the legs and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) applied to the head-help athletes recover after a 10-kilometer (10K) run.
- Conditions
- Recovery Methods, Muscle Fatigue, Exercise Performance Recovery, Endurance Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07333404
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Normatec Pneumatic Compression
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis (POMS)
Five Times Sit-To-Stand Test for Patients with Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
Transitioning from a sitting to a standing position is a movement essential for maintaining physical independence and functional mobility, and is necessary for performing many activities in daily life.
- Trial name
- NCT06648499
- Testing
- Evaluation of lower extremity muscle strength, physical activity, exercise capacity, balance, quality of life, and fatigue in POMS, Evaluation of lower extremity muscle strength, physical activity, exercise capacity, balance, quality of life, and fatigue in healthy controls
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Tai Ji
The Comparisons of Effects of Core Stability Exercise and Tai Chi on Core Muscle Performances in Elderly
Core muscles and core stability has a key component in the postural control or balance. However, no clear evidence has been found for the positive relationship between core stability and postural control in the elderly, and the…
- Trial name
- NCT04887363
- Testing
- Core exercise, Tai Chi exercise
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Sarcopenia
Protein Supplementation and Muscle Function in the Elderly
Sarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome associated with functional lost and disability, leading to an increase in healthcare costs. Physical activity, especially multicomponent exercise program, seems to be the most effective…
- Trial name
- NCT03815201
- Testing
- Group 2, Group 1
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Basque Health Service
Apnea
Acute and Chronic Effects of Dynamic Apnea in Healthy Untrained Subjects
The inclusion of short periods of apnea (several seconds) during exercise (i.e. dynamic apnea) induces a significant decrease in blood oxygenation and muscle tissue.
- Trial name
- APNEX (NCT03095677)
- Testing
- Program of training with exercises including apnea, Program of training with exercises without apnea
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans
Muscle Fatigue, Muscle Elasticity
Effects of Gastrocnemius Fatigue on Muscle Elasticity and Jumping
This study investigates the acute and 24-hour recovery effects of localized muscle fatigue on the viscoelastic properties of the medial gastrocnemius (MG) muscle and vertical jump performance.
- Conditions
- Muscle Fatigue, Muscle Elasticity, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07457398
- Testing
- Isometric Plantar Flexion Fatigue Protocol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Beykent
Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength
The Effects of an 8-Week Exer-Genie-Assisted Speed and ABC Drill Training Program on Speed, Hamstring Strength, and Vertical Jump Performance in Female Football Players
This study aims to examine the effects of an eight-week Exer-Genie®-assisted speed and agility-balance-coordination (ABC drill) training program on sprint performance, hamstring muscle strength, and vertical jump ability in young…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength, Hamstring Muscles
- Trial name
- NCT07274566
- Testing
- Exer-Genie® Training Protocol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Rumeli University
Human Performance
The Effects of 10 Days of Extreme Endurance on Performance
The study will be a double blind, placebo controlled cross over design with equal treatment and washout periods. Participants will sign an informed consent document prior to data collection and will provide descriptive…
- Trial name
- ExtremeEnd (NCT03337737)
- Testing
- Extreme Endurance
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Recovery, Strength
The Effects of KSM-66 Ashwagandha Supplementation on Recovery and Muscle Strength in Academy Athletes
This double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial will examine the effects of 42-day root extract ashwagandha (KSM-66) supplementation on recovery and muscle strength in male and female rugby and water polo players.
- Conditions
- Recovery, Strength, Exercise Training
- Trial name
- NCT07041853
- Testing
- KSM-66 Ashwagandha
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ramon Llull
Volleyball Players
Diaphragmatic Facilitation and Upper Extremity Performance in Volleyball Players
The diaphragm contributes to both respiration and trunk stabilization. Effective diaphragmatic function may support postural control, force transfer, and upper extremity performance during dynamic activities.
- Trial name
- NCT07784517
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic Facilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Pain
Nordic Throwing Shoulder Project (NTS - Project)
As a part of the Olympic program and with 150 countries in the international Handball Federation team handball has become a worldwide popular sport.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Pain, Injury Prevention, Kinematics
- Trial name
- NCT04056078
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark, Norway
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nord University
Obesity
Home-based Training in Obese Individuals
Generally, the enhancement of physical fitness depends on the optimal modulation of different physiological, technical or psychological stimuli and within the factors the would contribute to a decrease performance level, obesity…
- Trial name
- FITOB (NCT05773690)
- Testing
- Movement quality, Conventional Resistance Training
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano