Clinical trials: Muscle Performance
Muscle Performance
Acute Effects of Patellar Tendon Ultrasound on Countermovement Jump Performance
This randomized, double-blind, controlled trial aims to investigate the acute effects of therapeutic ultrasound applied to the patellar tendon on vertical jump performance in healthy university students.
- Trial name
- NCT07507695
- Testing
- therapeutic ultrasound Group
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muş Alparslan University
Archery, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
The Effect of Neuroscience-Based Exercise Training on Shooting Performance and Neuromuscular Performance in Archers
Archery is a sport that demands sport-specific motor performance, emphasizing fine motor control, postural stability, balance, and concentration skills.
- Conditions
- Archery, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Muscle Activity, Visual Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT07051577
- Testing
- Exercise Group, control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Athletic Injuries/Prevention and Control
Core Stability Training Combined With Plyometric Exercises on Vertical Jump Performance:
This study protocol investigates whether adding core stability training to a plyometric training program enhances vertical jump performance in elite high jump athletes over a six-week period.
- Trial name
- NCT07573605
- Testing
- Core stability exercises with plyometric training, Plyometric exercise alone
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gulf Medical University
Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength
Multicomponent vs Pilates on Mass, Strength, and Physical Performance in Older Adults
Introduction: The aging process can result in several physiological changes, such as the loss of muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance, collectively defined as sarcopenia.
- Conditions
- Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, Physical Performance
- Trial name
- versus (NCT06719505)
- Testing
- ME, PE
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual do Norte do Parana
Sarcopenia, Functional Decline
Impact of Acute Hospitalisation and Resistance Training on Muscle Architecture and Physical Performance in Older Adults
Sarcopenia characterised by loss of muscle mass, muscle strength and physical performance burdens many older adults since the condition is related to functional decline.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Functional Decline, Muscle Architecture, Gait Speed
- Trial name
- NCT05798169
- Testing
- Resistance training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 274 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Muscle Fatigue
Post-Fatigue Vibration: Impact on Grip and Reaction Time
This study aims to investigate the acute effects of local vibration applied after induced fatigue of the wrist flexor muscles on grip strength and upper extremity reaction time.
- Trial name
- NCT06949566
- Testing
- 100 Hz Local Vibration, 50 Hz Local Vibration
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bitlis Eren University
Healthy
The Impact of Protein Intake on Protein Metabolism During Intensified Training
Protein requirements in individuals who participate in endurance-based exercise training have been suggested to be greater than the current recommended dietary allowance (RDA).
- Trial name
- NCT02801344
- Testing
- Normal, Moderate, High
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Ankle Injuries, Ankle Sprains
Foam Rolling and Tissue Flossing of the Cuff Muscles
The hypothesis is that self-myofascial release (SMR) intervention on the cuff muscles would affect positively sprint performance and jump height, as well as, decrease Achilles tendon stiffness.
- Trial name
- NCT04367532
- Testing
- Foam rolling, Tissue flossing
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Healthy Volunteers
Limitation of the Ventilatory Response to Exercise in the Master Athlete
It is generally accepted that the ventilatory system is not a limiting factor in physical exercise in terms of performance or exercise tolerance in healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- LAHMESS (NCT05307276)
- Testing
- Heliox, Air
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
Cachexia, Neoplasms
Cancer-associated Muscle Mass - Molecular Factors and Exercise Mechanisms
Muscle mass loss is a common adverse effect of cancer. Muscle mass loss occurs with or without reduction in body weight. Cancer cachexia (CC) is the involuntary loss of body weight of >5% within 6 months and it occurs in 50-80%…
- Conditions
- Cachexia, Neoplasms, Exercise, Metabolism
- Trial name
- PANACEA (NCT05307367)
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Non Ruptured Tendon Injuries, Tendinopathy
Tissue Repair Device (VergenixTM STR) in Patients With Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
The VergenixTM STR device is intended for the repair of non ruptured tendon injuries (Tendinopathy).
- Trial name
- CP-STR-01 (NCT02309307)
- Testing
- Tissue Repair Device (VergenixTM STR)
- Where
- 3 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Collplant
Muscle Soreness
Investigating the Effects of Different Soft Tissue Mobilizations on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is associated with the initiation of a new physical activity or a sudden increase in exercise volume and intensity.
- Trial name
- NCT04248764
- Testing
- Foam roller application, Massage application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
Biomechanical Phenomena
Kinematics and Muscle Performance of the Trunk and Shoulder in Volleyball Players With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Volleyball players repetitively place the arm into extreme positions, and thus expose the athletes' shoulders to a large load and increase the risk of injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT05439122
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yi-Fen Shih
Spinal Cord Injuries
Beta-alanine Supplementation and Its Effects on Performance, Muscle Carnosine Content and Safety in Athletes With Spinal-cord Injury
Paralympians competing in wheelchair sports may experience a very high glycolytic demand (and therefore acidotic environment) in their upper-body muscles, particularly in high-intensity disciplines.
- Trial name
- NCT02604927
- Testing
- Beta-alanine, Dextrose
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Sports Physical Therapy, Sports Performance
Investigating the Immediate Effects of Kinesio Tape and Biomechanical Tape on Strength and Performance: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Cross-Over Trial
There has been an increasing interest in Kinesiology Tape(KT) and Biomechanical Tape(BT) in clinics and athletic competitions. Recently; the performance increasing effect of taping methods on healthy subjects in sports is being…
- Trial name
- NCT04090541
- Testing
- Rigid Tape, Kinesiology Tape, Biomechanical Tape
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Muscle Loss, Physical Disability
Effects of High Protein Diet on Muscle Mass, Strength, and Physical Performance in Postmenopausal Women
Despite the importance of preventing muscle mass loss during senescence, only a few studies have investigated the relationship between diet and muscle mass in postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT03652584
- Testing
- High Protein Diet, Control Diet
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Athletic Performance, Muscle Fatigue
Effects of a Plyometric Training Program on Youths With Different Biological Maturity in Sport
This randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effectiveness of a 12-week plyometric training regimen on improving power, speed, and agility among boys aged 10 to 18 years who are actively engaged in sports and exhibit…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Muscle Fatigue, Plyometric Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT06406764
- Testing
- Plyometric training, Control training
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Palacky University
Physical Performance, Pain
Effect of Ski Sport on Physical Performance
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of ski sport on physical performance, pain, and quality of life compared to sedentary individuals of similar age groups and to examine the existence of gender-specific differences.
- Conditions
- Physical Performance, Pain, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT04913844
- Testing
- Physical performance tests and observational assessments
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Hypertrophy, Physiologic Hypertrophy
Beta2-adrenergic Agonism and Muscle Remodelling
The study aims to investigate gender-specific adaptations to beta2-adrenoceptor stimulation with selective short- and long-acting beta2-agonist with emphasis on skeletal muscle in relation to performance enhancing effects and…
- Conditions
- Hypertrophy, Physiologic Hypertrophy, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03565302
- Testing
- Formoterol, Terbutaline
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Morten Hostrup, PhD
Breathing Exercises: Inspiratory Muscle Training
Inspiratory Muscle Training (EMI) on Inspiratory Muscle Strength, Pulmonary Capacity and Performance in Soccer Players
The training of the respiratory muscles seems to be fundamental in people who require a high physical demand. There is abundant scientific evidence that relates the respiratory variables and the limitation to exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT03383900
- Testing
- Inspiratory muscle training
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Grupo de Investigacion en Fisioterapia Cardiovascular y Respiratoria