Clinical trials: Muscle Performance
Resistance Training
Eccentric Strength Training of Ankle Joint Muscles in Swimming
This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of ankle muscle strengthening program of 8 weeks on the underwater dolphin kick performance in young swimmers. This study was a randomized controlled trial.
- Trial name
- NCT05393687
- Testing
- Eccentric exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Musculoskeletal Inflammation, Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage
A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effects of Peptide Gummies on Markers of Inflammation, Physical Performance, and Recovery
This study will evaluate the effects of Parlay Recover peptide gummies (containing Body Protection Compound BPC-157) on markers of inflammation, physical performance, and recovery in physically active adults.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Inflammation, Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage, Post-Exercise Recovery, Musculoskeletal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07752381
- Testing
- Parlay Recover Peptide Gummies
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Parlay Wellness
Transgender Persons
Transgender Observational Performance
The study will evaluate the sports capabilities of transgender women mainly in terms of muscular strength and aerobic capacity (VO2max).
- Trial name
- TOP (NCT05337865)
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise test.
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Brasileiro de Controle do Cancer
Narcolepsy, Narcolepsy 1
'A Profile of Physical Performance Variables in an Out-patient Adult Population With Narcolepsy'
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness and significantly impacts quality of life. People with narcolepsy demonstrate many potential barriers to being physically active, such as sleepiness and…
- Conditions
- Narcolepsy, Narcolepsy 1, Narcolepsy Type 1, Narcolepsy With Cataplexy
- Trial name
- NCT04419792
- Testing
- Assessment of physical performance variables
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Dublin, Trinity College
Tissue Flossing
Acute Effects of Tissue Flossing on Muscle Properties and Jump Performance in Handball
Purpose of the Study This study looked at how two popular warm-up techniques-tissue flossing and foam rolling-affect muscle flexibility, muscle properties, and jumping ability in young male handball players.
- Trial name
- NCT07306416
- Testing
- Tissue Flossing conditioning, Foam Rolling
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Effect Of Tele-Yoga On Aerobic Capacity, Respiratory Muscle Strength, And Cognitive Performance In Patients With OSAS
OSAS has adverse effects on the functional capacity and quality of life of patients. This study aims to examine the impact of yoga on aerobic capacity, respiratory muscle strength, and cognitive performance in patients with OSAS.
- Trial name
- NCT05517252
- Testing
- Tele - Yoga, Thoracic Expansion Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Biological Maturation
Biological Maturation and Plyometric Exercise
Plyometric training comprises one of the most widely used training methods in both individual and team sports, and is widely used by coaches as one of the main training in both adults, and children.
- Trial name
- BiMaPlEx (NCT05442593)
- Testing
- Plyometric training
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
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 Relaxation
Effect of Tetanus on Neuromuscular Junction Monitor Performance in Pediatric Patients
The objective of this study is to assess the performance of acceleromyography as a method of evaluation of muscle relaxation after application of tetanus stimulation to obtain stability of responses before administration of…
- Trial name
- NCT02498678
- Testing
- Tetanus
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Aging, Heart Failure
Stair Descending vs. Stair Ascending Exercise
The aim of the present project is to compare the acute and chronic effect of stair descending versus stair ascending exercise on muscle damage and performance in elderly males with chronic heart failure.
- Conditions
- Aging, Heart Failure, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT01673958
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- European University Cyprus
Mental Retardation, Body Composition, Beneficial
Resistance Training Program, Labor Inclusion, Intellectual Disability
Resistance exercise (RE) has been proposed as a possible strategy for prevention and rehabilitation of diseases. The increase in both muscle strength and the ability to perform tasks of day-to-day work environment and are…
- Conditions
- Mental Retardation, Body Composition, Beneficial, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT01456910
- Testing
- Resistance Training Program
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Ambulation Difficulty
Postural and Anthropometric Properties of Foot and Ankle of Patients With DMD
Introduction: Progressive muscle weakness, joint contractures and body alignment disorders seen in patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) adversely affect the foot structure of the patients.
- Conditions
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Ambulation Difficulty, Posture Disorders in Children, Ambulation Disorder, Neurologic
- Trial name
- NCT05436210
- Testing
- foot posture index, north star ambulation assessment, timed performance tests, 6 minute walk test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Dietary Supplementation
Physiological Effects of Creatine Supplementation in Active Males
This study was designed to examine how different forms of creatine impact active males.
- Trial name
- NB4 (NCT03003988)
- Testing
- Creatine monohydrate, Creatine nitrate
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
Psychological Phenomena: Central Fatigue
Impact of Varying Doses of Amino Acids on Exercise, Muscular and Mental Performance
A number of studies have shown that ingestion of crystalline amino acids, in particular branched chain amino acids (BCAA) can affect endurance performance, markers of muscle damage, and possibly mental focus.
- Trial name
- NCT01215396
- Testing
- AminoVital Amino Acid formulation, Amino Vital Amino Acid formulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
High-Intensity Interval Training, Blood Flow Restriction Exercise
Acute Effect of Blood Flow Restricted High-Intensity Resistive Training
Recommended by many professional organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), resistance exercise training improves muscle strength, body…
- Trial name
- NCT05274542
- Testing
- high intensity with blood flow restriction, high intensity without blood flow restriction group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Inflammation
Banana Cultivars and Exercise Performance and Recovery
In a previous study at the Appalachian State University (ASU) Human Performance Laboratory at the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC), investigators showed that cyclists ingesting about one-half of a banana with water every 15…
- Trial name
- NCT02994628
- Testing
- Water, Mini banana, Cavendish banana
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Appalachian State University
Surgery
Comparison Between Kinesiotaping and Cold Therapy After Total Knee Arthroplasty
The investigators aim was to compare the effectiveness of kinesiotaping and cold therapy on muscle strength and functional performance outcomes in patients with TKA during early postoperative period.
- Trial name
- NCT02747901
- Testing
- KINESIOTAPING, COLD THERAPY
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Back Disorder, Smartphone Addiction
Correlation Between Smartphone Addiction and Back Dysfunction and Core Muscle Morphology and Performance in Asymptomatic Young Adults
The purpose of this study is to investigate the association between smartphone addiction and back pain, function, and lumbar stabilizer cross-sectional area and thickness compared with non-addicted teenagers.
- Trial name
- NCT05321030
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Sarcopenia
Magnesium Supplementation as a Nutritional Intervention in Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is a progressive condition common in older adults and is characterized by loss of muscle strength, muscle mass, and physical performance.
- Trial name
- SARCOMAG (NCT07567963)
- Testing
- Citrate Magnesium Supplementation
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 352 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Saúde - Universidade do Algarve
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