Clinical trials: Muscle Performance
Healthy Adult, Athlete
Comparison Between Eccentric Hamstring Training and Sprint-Specific Training
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an intensity-, volume-, and time under tension-matched eccentric hamstring exercise intervention with the Romanian deadlift (RDL) and the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) to a…
- Conditions
- Healthy Adult, Athlete, Exercise Training, Sport
- Trial name
- NCT07716319
- Testing
- RDL, NHE, Sprint testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Spastic Gait, Spastic
Exoskeleton Robotic Assisted Gait Training in Spastic Stroke Post Botulinum Toxin A Injection
The purpose of this project is to examine and compare the immediate and long-term effects of combined Botulinum toxin type A(BoNT-A) injection with exoskeleton Robotic assisted gait training (RABT) in patients with post-stroke…
- Trial name
- NCT06070987
- Testing
- BoNT-A injections, RF BoNT-A injection in first period and robot therapy, RF BoNT-A injection in second period and robot therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Obesity
Protect - The Impact of a High Protein Diet on Preservation of Muscle Mass
The present study is designed to investigate whether a high protein diet will preserve muscle mass during caloric restriction in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01915030
- Testing
- High protein diet, standard protein diet
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Muscle Weakness, Postural Balance
Effects of a Multidisciplinary Intervention on Muscle Strength, Posture, and Balance in Older Adults After an Earthquake
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of a 12-week multidisciplinary intervention on muscle strength, postural alignment, and balance in older adults living in temporary container settlements following the…
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Postural Balance, Physical Functional Performance, Frail Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT07910981
- Testing
- Multimodal Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Muscle Power, Muscle Fatigue
SierraSil Joint Formula 14 as an Ergogenic Aid to Performance in Athletes
The purpose of this study is to examine whether supplementation with SierraSil can improve anaerobic power and reduce muscle fatigue in a group of well-trained athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT01932281
- Testing
- SierraSil
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Effects of Unilateral Quadriceps Static Stretching on Muscle Strength and Jumping Performance
Time Course of Responses to Unilateral Quadriceps Static Stretching
This study investigated whether unilateral static stretching of the quadriceps muscles produces immediate and short-term changes in muscle strength and jumping performance in both the stretched and unstretched legs.
- Trial name
- NCT07860944
- Testing
- Unilateral Quadriceps Static Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- İbrahim Dündar
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
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
Athletic Performance, Muscle Fatigue
The Effect of Hydrogen Rich Water Intake on Acute Body Response and Following Recovery After 5 km Run in Untrained Men
The aim of this randomized, double blinded, placebo controlled cross-over study is to evaluate the effect of hydrogen rich water intake on running performance, physiological and biochemical variables during endurance exercise and…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Muscle Fatigue, Oxidative Stress
- Trial name
- NCT05862987
- Testing
- Hydrogen rich water
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Palacky University
Postural Imbalance, Muscle Weakness
Effects of Corrective Exercises in Adolescent Fencers
The goal is to learn if a Functional Corrective Training (FCT) exercise program improves posture, core muscle endurance, jumping ability, and reaction time in adolescent fencers.
- Conditions
- Postural Imbalance, Muscle Weakness, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- FMS exercise (NCT06927778)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Ankle Sprain, Ankle Instability
Auto-regulated Blood Flow Restriction in Athletes With Recurrent Ankle Sprain
Ankle injuries, especially lateral ankle sprains, are prevalent in physically active individuals. Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) has emerged as a promising method, employing partial arterial occlusion and full venous…
- Trial name
- NCT06962943
- Testing
- Auto-regulated Blood Flow Restriction Training, Non-regulated Blood Flow Restriction Training, Control group
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
Basketball Players
Blood Flow Restriction Training in Basketball Players
Blood Flow Restrictive Exercises (BFR) provide strength increase with less load than required for traditional muscle strengthening and power.
- Trial name
- NCT06420362
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Muscular Injury
Almond Supplementation and Exercise Recovery
The PURPOSE of this study is to see if eating almonds for four weeks will reduce muscle damage, soreness, and inflammation during several days of recovery from eccentric exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT04958018
- Testing
- Almonds, Snack bars
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Appalachian State University
Sarcopenia
Skeletal Muscle Apoptosis and Physical Performance; Oxidative RNA/DNA Damage and Repair in Aged Human Muscle
The age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, also termed sarcopenia, is a commonly recognized consequence of aging and has been associated with frailty, functional loss, hospitalization, and increased mortality among older…
- Trial name
- NCT01644279
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Running, Athletic Performance
A Multiphase Analysis of Next-generation Trail Footwear
This study will investigate how different advanced-foam trail-running footwear configurations affect running economy, performance, comfort, and fatigue in competitive trail runners.
- Conditions
- Running, Athletic Performance, Oxygen Consumption, Muscle Fatigue
- Trial name
- NEXTGENTRAIL (NCT07855042)
- Testing
- Running footwear
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fernando González-Mohíno Mayoralas
Sarcopenia
Effects of Multicomponent Training in Older Adults
The purpose of the study was to determine whether community-dwelling older adults would experience improved patient-reported outcomes and physical performance after completing an 8-week multicomponent exercise training program…
- Trial name
- NCT06094413
- Testing
- Multicomponent Training Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Taping for Children With and Without Movement Clumsiness
To investigate the effects of K Tape on walking pattern, muscle activity and motor performance in children with and without developmental coordination disorder (DCD).
- Trial name
- NCT02945124
- Testing
- K tape
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Functional Capacity, Fatigue
Cycle-ergometer in the Postoperative of Thoracic Surgery
Post-lateral thoracotomies and assisted thoracic surgery (CTVA) are the main surgical approaches for pulmonary resections. One of the counterpoints of these surgical approaches is postoperative pain, which in addition to causing…
- Conditions
- Functional Capacity, Fatigue, Dyspnea, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- CE_PTS (NCT03229070)
- Testing
- Interval effort group, Continuous effort group
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
Athlete, Elite Athlete
Effects of Cistanche Supplementation on Anaerobic Exercise Performance and Recovery in Men With Different Athletic Training Levels
This study is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial designed to examine whether 8 weeks of Cistanche deserticola supplementation, when combined with a standardized anaerobic training program, can improve anaerobic…
- Conditions
- Athlete, Elite Athlete, Sport Performance, Exercise Recovery
- Trial name
- NCT07546513
- Testing
- Cistanche deserticola, Standardized anaerobic training program
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Sport University
Aging, Muscle Weakness
Leg Heat Therapy in Elderly Individuals
This pilot randomized, sham-controlled trial aimed to establish the feasibility and safety of home-based leg HT in community-dwelling older adults and inform the design of a future, larger study.
- Trial name
- NCT05543980
- Testing
- Leg heat therapy device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University