Clinical trials: Muscle Performance
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
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis, Syndrome Rotator Cuff
Performance and Safety Evaluation of MD-Shoulder Collagen Medical Device in the Treatment of Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Syndrome is a commonly encountered musculoskeletal disorder in clinical practice, with an incidence ranging from 0.3% to 5.5%, and an annual prevalence of 0.5% to 7.4%.
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tendinitis, Syndrome Rotator Cuff, Tendinopathy, Tendinoses, Rotator Cuff
- Trial name
- ROPIRAMED (NCT05489484)
- Testing
- MD-Shoulder Collagen Medical Device
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Guna S.p.a
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
String Instrument Performers
Proprioceptive Exercises in Stringed Instrument Performers
Musculoskeletal problems that occur in musicians are usually in the form of soft tissue injuries affecting muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments.
- Trial name
- NCT06403085
- Testing
- Study group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Firat University
Osteo Arthritis Knee, Knee Arthroplasty
Effects of Motor Imagery Intervention on Functional Recovery Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
The knee osteoarthritis becoming a leading cause of disability among older adults' population. When conventional treatments fail, a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is suggested.
- Trial name
- KSV2017 (NCT03684148)
- Testing
- Motor imagery practice
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Science and Research Centre Koper
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
NON APPLICABLE
Training Load Adapted to Muscle Properties to Reduce Injury Occurrence in Sprint
During the Olympics, running fast is the most prevalent motor task, 100-m dash being the one of the most-expected event. Yet, the achievement of such running sprints requires both extreme athletic capabilities together with…
- Trial name
- FULGUR (NCT06619132)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Gastrointestinal Cancers, Frailty
Longitudinal Geriatric Vulnerability, Chemotherapy Toxicity, and Functional Outcomes in Older Adults With Gastrointestinal Cancer
Older adults with gastrointestinal cancers may be more likely to experience side effects from chemotherapy and difficulties with everyday activities. These problems are not always explained by age alone.
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Cancers, Frailty, Sarcopenia in Elderly, Malnutrition Elderly
- Trial name
- VITAL-GI (NCT07184047)
- Testing
- Standard-of-Care Systemic Chemotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Sarcopenia, Obesity
The Effectiveness of Lifestyle Intervention on Body Composition, Physical Performances and Quality of Life Among Elderly People in Long-term Care Facilities
Purpose: To understand the change in body composition, physical functions and quality of life of elderly residents with sarcopenic obesity in LTC facilities after the implementation of exercise intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT02912338
- Testing
- Resistant Training, Control Group
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Effect of a Postural Re-education Intervention Compared to Standard Care on Scoliosis Progression in Adolescent
The aim of this project is to verify the effect of the global postural reeducation (GPR) intervention used in physiotherapy on scoliosis progression (scoliosis angle), back pain, quality of life, respiratory function, trunk…
- Trial name
- RCT-RPG (NCT04568759)
- Testing
- Global postural re-education
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- St. Justine's Hospital
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
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
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