Clinical trials: Muscle Performance
COPD
Comparative Effects of IMT Vs EMT Along With AIT in COPD Patients
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the 3rd leading cause of mortality and 7th leading cause of ill-health worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT06308302
- Testing
- Group A (Inspiratory Muscles Training + Aerobic Interval Training), Group B (Expiratory Muscles Training +Aerobic Interval Training)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Healthy
Pre-Workout on Exercise Performance and Cognition
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of four different pre-workout beverages as compared to placebo on muscular strength and endurance, perceived energy and cognitive performance in healthy adult males.
- Trial name
- NCT02255201
- Testing
- Master Performance Blend Dose 1, Master Performance Blend Dose 2, Performance Energy Blend
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Miami Research Associates
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Typically Developing Children
The Effect of Perturbation Training on Reactive Balance in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this project was to evaluate whether perturbation training influences reflex modulation in children with spastic CP and whether changed reflex modulation leads to improved reactive balance and walking.
- Trial name
- NCT07818928
- Testing
- Balance training on a moving platform
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
TECAR Therapy, Muscle Performance
Immediate Effects of TECAR Therapy on the Quadriceps Muscle Performance in Athlete: A Randomized Crossover Trial
The experimental procedures will be composed of two sessions. The following steps will be constituted the first session: warm-up on the cycle ergometer, and familiarization with the isokinetic dynamometer then baseline…
- Conditions
- TECAR Therapy, Muscle Performance, Athletes
- Trial name
- NCT04801628
- Testing
- Active Tecar
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Sarcopenia in Elderly
Tai Chi Exercise to Improve Physical Capabilities in Elderly With Sarcopenia
This study aims to evaluate the effects of Tai Chi exercise on the physical performance of elderly individuals diagnosed with sarcopenia.
- Trial name
- NCT07826000
- Testing
- Tai Chi Exercise, Elderly Gymnastics (Senam Lansia) Exercise
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hasanuddin University
Athletic Performance, Aerobic Capacity
Individualized Training to Improve Aerobic Capacity and 2,000 m Rowing Performance in Youth Rowers
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to learn whether an individualized rowing training program based on ventilatory thresholds can improve aerobic capacity and 2,000 m rowing performance in youth rowers from Valdivia…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Aerobic Capacity, Rowing Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07602244
- Testing
- Individualized Rowing Training, Usual Rowing Training
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Sebastián
Sports Nutrition
The Effect of Quinoa on Strength, VO2max and Athletic Performance
Background: Proper nutrition is essential for sports performance. Quinoa is a gluten-free grain rich in macronutrients such as protein, polysaccharides, and fatty acids and consists of many phytochemicals such as carotenoids…
- Trial name
- NCT06444698
- Testing
- cookies that contain 50 grams of quinoa, cookies without quinoa
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Vitamin D 25-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency/Insufficiency
Effects of High-Dose Vitamin D on Hormones, Neuromuscular Function, Cognition, and Body Composition in Athletes
This study aims to evaluate the effects of high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation on selected physiological, neuromuscular, and cognitive parameters in athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07641075
- Testing
- Vitamin D supplementation
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
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
Resistance Training, Sport Performance
Analysis of Ergogenic Potential and Risks Associated With Acute and Chronic Use of Sulphonylureas on Physical Exercise
This study have like aim to examine whether insulin secretagogues have a potential ergogenic effect leading to a better exercise performance and post-exercise recovery in healthy individuals after a resistance training session.
- Conditions
- Resistance Training, Sport Performance, Muscle Recovery, Hypoglycemic Agents
- Trial name
- NCT04443777
- Testing
- Resistance Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul
COVID-19 Pneumonia
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Patients With COVID19 Associated Pneumonia
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been considered as a promising approach for the early rehabilitation of patients in and/or after the intensive care unit (ICU).
- Trial name
- NCT04382729
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Physical Therapy Exercise
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Turin, Italy
Hamstring Injury
Dose Response of Nordic Hamstring Exercise on Performance in Athletes
The aim of this research is to compare the effects of dose response of Nordic hamstring exercise on muscle strength, agility and speed in athletes a randomized controlled trial done at JKD cricket academy and sports centre…
- Trial name
- NCT04668105
- Testing
- High volume nordic hamstring exercise, Low volume nordic hamstring exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Stroke, Inspiratory Muscle Training
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on the Functional Gait Performance of Individuals After Stroke
The most commonly observed sequel after stroke is muscle weakness, which can also be identified in respiratory muscles, in the acute and chronic phases, and may compromise the lung function of these individuals.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Inspiratory Muscle Training, Quality of Life, Gait
- Trial name
- NCT03171272
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Lorena de Oliveira Vaz Miranda
Hypertrophy, Muscle Strength
Reliability and Performance Analysis of the Use of Tissue Flossing for Blood Flow Restriction.
Blood flow restriction (RFS) is a widely studied technique that combines low-intensity exercise with vascular occlusion, resulting in muscular benefits.
- Trial name
- NCT06075901
- Testing
- Tissue Flossing, Blood Flow Restriction Cuff, Training Protocol
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paulista University
Muscle Power, Functional Performance
Acute Power Training Effects in Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how older adults respond to power training when the level of fatigue during exercise is different.
- Conditions
- Muscle Power, Functional Performance, Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Neuromuscular Function
- Trial name
- APTE-OA (NCT07522398)
- Testing
- Power Training at Different Fatigue Levels
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasselt University
Lasers, Resistance Training
Photobiomodulation (PBM) Therapy on Muscle Performance in Elderly Women
The present project aims to investigate the acute and chronic effects of laser photobiomodulation (PBM) at 808 nm on muscle performance in physically active elderly women.
- Conditions
- Lasers, Resistance Training, Muscle Strength, Aged
- Trial name
- NCT04241991
- Testing
- Active laser
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Norte do Paraná
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Clinical Performance of Therapeutic Use of BTX for Bruxism
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the performance of botulinum toxin (BTX) injections for bruxism. Participants were divided into two groups according to the duration of the symptoms.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Bruxism, Pain
- Trial name
- BTX (NCT06258070)
- Testing
- Abobotulinumtoxin A injection for bruxism
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Mohamed Tahar Maamouri University Hospital
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Performance
Lower Limb Flexibility in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Effects on Functional Performance
The investigator investigated the effect of lower limb flexibility on functional performance of children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Performance, Flexibility
- Trial name
- NCT03534349
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Breast Cancer Survivorship, Muscle Oxygenation
Muscle Oxygen Saturation and Functional Capacity in Breast Cancer Survivors
This cross-sectional observational study aims to assess muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2) in the intercostal, quadriceps, and triceps surae muscles using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) during functional exercise tests in breast…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Survivorship, Muscle Oxygenation, Near-infrared Spectroscopy, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT06976593
- Testing
- Functional Exercise Testing and Muscle Oxygen Saturation Measurement
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura
Health, Subjective
The Effect of Whole Body Vibration Training on Trunk Muscle Strength, Body Composition and Performance Parameters
Whole body vibration (WBV) trainings are widely used in the field of sports medicine and rehabilitation. It is accepted that these trainings are a modality that can safely increase muscular activation and performance.
- Trial name
- NCT05014958
- Testing
- Exercise training on whole body vibration
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University