Clinical trials: Muscle Performance
Sports Physical Therapy
Hip Abductor Strengthening With Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Objectives: To compare effectiveness of strengthening hip abductors with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) technique and Range Of Motion (ROM) exercises on core endurance and functional performance in healthy adults…
- Trial name
- NCT05840523
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation exercises, The Range Of Motion exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Muscular Dystrophy, Facioscapulohumeral
Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Ultrasound Comparison With Load Evaluation
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) is one of the most common hereditary neuromuscular disorders (NMD), with an estimated prevalence of 2000 patients in the Netherlands.
- Trial name
- MUSCLE+ (NCT06227182)
- Testing
- Muscle ultrasound with surface electromyography and dynamometry, MRI scan
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
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
Aging
The Influence of Regular Beef Consumption and Protein Density of the Diet on Training-induced Gains in Muscle Strength and Performance in Healthy Adults
Humans lose muscle and strength as they get older. Further, ageing is accompanied by loss in cognitive function. It is not quite clear why this happens; however, it is known that the loss of muscle and strength can increase risk…
- Trial name
- NCT03029975
- Testing
- Resistance Training Exercise, Beef Protein Consumption
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Aging, Muscle Strength
Effect of HMB Supplementation and Vivifrail Exercise on Body Composition, Handgrip Strength and Physical Performance in Women Over 60 Years of Age
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether taking a daily supplement of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) while following a structured exercise program improves body composition, muscle strength and physical performance…
- Conditions
- Aging, Muscle Strength, Physical Functional Performance, Body Composition
- Trial name
- NCT07905755
- Testing
- Calcium β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB-Ca), Vivifrail multicomponent exercise program
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo
Resistance Training, Plyometric Exercise
Effects of Complex Training in Cricket Fast Bowlers
This study will be a randomized controlled trial and the data will be collected from National Cricket Academy and domestic cricket clubs. The sample size will be calculated by conducting a pilot study. There will be three groups.
- Conditions
- Resistance Training, Plyometric Exercise, Sports Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06292429
- Testing
- Complex Training, Conventional Training, Control Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Aging, Muscle Strength
Get in Shape in the Team Research: Porukalla Kuntoon Tutkimus
It is well accepted that physical activity in the form of resistance training produces a wide variety of neuromuscular-skeletal and health benefits.
- Trial name
- PoKu (NCT02413112)
- Testing
- Resistance training
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Jyvaskyla
Knee Osteoarthritis
Electromyographic Biofeedback on Performance of Vastus Medialis Oblique Muscle in Knee Osteoarthritis
This study intends to determine the Effects of Electromyographic biofeedback on performance of vastus medialis oblique muscle in knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT04194853
- Testing
- Electromyographic Biofeedback, Quadriceps Isometric exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Core Muscle Weakness, Postural Control Deficit
"CORE Training for Musculoskeletal Health: A Study on Adaptive Exercise Protocols"
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an adaptive core training protocol that integrates core stability, core strength, and high-intensity core power exercises on muscle activation, hypertrophy, balance, and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Core Muscle Weakness, Postural Control Deficit, Trunk Stability Impairment, Functional Performance Limitation
- Trial name
- RCT-EMG-US-QoL (NCT07025395)
- Testing
- - Core Training Protocol, Control Group Core Routine
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ioannis Tsartsapakis
Dietary Modification
Meat and Whey Protein Supplementation in Athletes
The aim of this project is to investigate the potential benefits of combining a new protein meat hydrolysates extract with a regular resistance training programme on (a) body composition (b) performance (c) muscle structure (d)…
- Trial name
- NCT02425020
- Testing
- Meat Protein, Whey protein, Carbohydrate
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Greenwich
Muscle Power
Effects of Caffeine-based Supplement on Physical Performance
The aim of the study was to determine the acute effects of multi-ingredient pre-workout supple-ment (MIPS) containing: beta-alanine, taurine, caffeine, L-tyrosine, and cayenne pepper (capsaicin) on physical performance in…
- Trial name
- NCT06363669
- Testing
- multi-ingredient pre-workout dietary supplement (caffeine-based)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University School of Physical Education, Krakow, Poland
Rehabilitation, Training
The Effect of Modified Stepping Trainings in Frailty Elderly With Physical Performance- a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
This single-blind, randomized controlled trial compared the effects of modifiled stepping exercise training on flat step and unstable step on the functional outcomes in community-dwelling older adults.
- Conditions
- Rehabilitation, Training, Respiratory Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT06505083
- Testing
- modified stepping trainings
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chonticha Kaewjoho
Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia
Osteosarcopenia and Exercise
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of combination of aerobic and resistive exercise on activities of daily living and risk of fall in osteosarcopenic patients
- Trial name
- NCT04526327
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Sleep, Sleep Restriction
Effects of Sleep Restriction on Female Soccer Players: Physical Performance, Muscle Damage, Inflammation, and BDNF Levels.
This research aims to investigate the interplay between menstrual cycles, sleep patterns, and athletic performance. Before experimental sessions, participants will maintain menstrual diaries for three months and complete…
- Trial name
- NCT06251362
- Testing
- Sleep restriction
- Where
- 2 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University School of Physical Education, Krakow, Poland
Meniscus Tear, Quality of Life
Evaluation Of Pain, Balance, Functional Performance and Quality of Life in Patients With Meniscus Lesions
Meniscal tears are common knee injuries, affecting a wide demographic from young athletes to the elderly population, often resulting from traumatic sports-related incidents or degenerative processes associated with aging.
- Trial name
- NCT06446973
- Testing
- 35 patients with meniscus tear
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Aydın University
Marathon Runner
Gut-muscle Axis: Exploring the Gut Microbiota Influences Host Energy Sources and Exercise Performance
Through training, the investigators can adjust the composition and functions of gut microbiota. Exercise also alters the body's energy metabolism pathways, which, in turn, impacts the gut microbiota and its metabolic products.
- Trial name
- NCT06670742
- Testing
- running
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Sport University
Low Back Pain, Muscle Weakness
NASM OPT for Pectoral Enhancement and Breast Firmness
This RCT investigates a 12-week NASM OPT program targeting pectoral muscle strength, breast aesthetics (firmness, lift, chest circumference), and low back pain in 120 non-athletic women.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Muscle Weakness, Breast Sagging
- Trial name
- BreastFirmne (NCT06977919)
- Testing
- NASM OPT Program, General Exercise
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sistan and Baluchestan
Athletic Performance, Muscle Fatigue
Effect of Molecular Hydrogen Administration on Performance and Body Response on Exercise in National-level Fin-swimmers
The aim of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial is to evaluate the effect of hydrogen-rich water consumption on performance, recovery, psychological and biochemical outcomes in elite Czech…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Muscle Fatigue, Oxidative Stress
- Trial name
- NCT05799911
- Testing
- Hydrogen rich water
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Palacky University
Exercise Physiology, Sports Nutrition
Effects of Acute Beetroot Juice on Aerobic Performance and Muscle Oxygenation in Amateur Female Soccer Players
Effects of Acute Beetroot Juice on Aerobic Performance and Muscle Oxygenation in Amateur Female Soccer Players
- Conditions
- Exercise Physiology, Sports Nutrition, Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- Trial name
- NCT07840014
- Testing
- Nitrate-rich beetroot juice
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya Applied Sciences University
Groin Injuries
Isometric vs Dynamic Copenhagen Adduction Exercise in Football Players
Hip adductor strength training is important for groin injuries rehabilitation and prevention. A widely used exercise is the Copenhagen Adduction (CA) exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT07314671
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of West Attica