Clinical trials: Muscle Performance
Fatigue
BioSteel Supplementation and Performance
BioSteel Sports Drink (BSD), a proprietary blend of branched chain amino acids, taurine, and B vitamins, has increased its popularity among professional and amateur athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT02019316
- Testing
- BioSteel Sports Drink, Isoenergetic Control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Western Ontario, Canada
Performance
Soft Tissue Mobilization Effects on Doms
Aim: The aim of the study was to examine and compare the time-dependent effects of IASTM and FR applications on delayed muscle pain and physical performance.
- Trial name
- NCT05328830
- Testing
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, Foam Roller
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Sports Physical Therapy, Physical Functional Performance
Outdoor Horseback Riding and Its Effects on Muscle Strength, Balance, Sleep, and Movement
This study aims to investigate the effects of regular outdoor horseback riding on lower extremity muscle strength, core stabilization, balance, functional movement capacity, sleep quality, and overall well-being in healthy…
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy, Physical Functional Performance, Horseback Riding
- Trial name
- NCT07286864
- Where
- 3 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
High-Intensity Interval Training, Resistance Training
Speed-specific Training and Ultrasound
The investigators propose to compare the effects of a 12-week load resistance training program to a velocity resistance training program on ultrasound measures of quadriceps muscle quality in a healthy, older adult population.
- Trial name
- NCT05513521
- Testing
- High-velocity interval training, Resistance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Osteoarthritis, Knee
The Instant Effect of Kinesiology Taping in Patients With Knee OA
The aim of this study is to determine instant effect of kinesiology taping applied to the rectus femoris on muscle activation, physical performance and proprioception in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT05160246
- Testing
- kinesiology tape
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University
Performance
Dietary Nitrate Supplementation and Crossfit Athletes
In the past, dietary nitrate supplementation has been shown to have clinical benefits in the treatment of cardiovascular issues.
- Trial name
- NCT02162927
- Testing
- Dietary Nitrate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Strength Training Adaptations
Effects of Traditional and Cluster Set Resistance Training on Muscle Strength, Hypertrophy, and Power
This study aims to compare the effects of traditional resistance training and two different cluster set configurations on muscle strength, muscle hypertrophy, and explosive performance.
- Trial name
- NCT07910188
- Testing
- Traditional Set Resistance Training, Three-Repetition Cluster Set Training, Six-Repetition Cluster Set Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GÜRKAN DİKER
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
Spasticity, Dry Needling
Additional Effects of Dry Needling With PNF on Spasticity and Functional Performance in Stroke
Stroke is a prevalent cause of long-term disability, with a rising global incidence. Stroke patients commonly experience impaired balance and trunk control, which limits their daily activities and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Spasticity, Dry Needling, Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07013942
- Testing
- Dry Needling Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Muscle Damage
Effect of Compression Garments on Exercise Performance Following Acute High Intensity Exercise
To examine the influence of compression garments manufactured with Far-Infrared technology on exercise performance during and after repeated eccentric isokinetic muscle actions of the leg extensors.
- Trial name
- NCT02076334
- Testing
- Far Infrared Fabric, Spandex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Skeletal Muscle Damage, Muscle Damage
Whey and Soy Protein Supplementation in Football Players
In a constant effort to find ways to make a quicker recovery between demanding workouts and football matches, this study is the first to investigate the benefits of protein supplementation, and compares two types of proteins, an…
- Conditions
- Skeletal Muscle Damage, Muscle Damage, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- NCT03753321
- Testing
- Whey protein, Soy protein
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
Knee Osteoarthritis
Clinical Importance of Occult Suprapatellar Effusion in Knee Osteoarthritis
Small amounts of fluid in the knee joint may not always be visible during a standard ultrasound examination performed while the leg is relaxed.
- Trial name
- NCT07876752
- Testing
- Static and Dynamic Suprapatellar Ultrasonography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Mardin Artuklu University
Focal Dystonia
Quantifying Musical Performance After Treatment With Myobloc in Musician's Dystonia
This study uses a computerized method of musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) quantification of performance before and after treatment with botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc ®, Solstice Neurosciences).
- Trial name
- NCT00208091
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin, type B
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Can Sensorimotor Function Predict Graft Rupture After ACL Reconstruction
In this longitudinal prospective cohort study including young people with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, the investigators will evaluate if poor sensorimotor function at baseline can predict 1) graft rupture 2)…
- Trial name
- NCT04162613
- Testing
- Different measures of muscle function such as muscle strength, hop tests, postural orientation and muscle activation
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Frailty, Sarcopenia
Neuromuscular and Multi-Omics Synergy of Combined Creatine × HMB Supplementation Plus Exercise to Improve Muscle Function in Sarcopenic Frailty
Sarcopenia and physical frailty are highly prevalent among institutionalized older adults and are major contributors to functional decline, reduced mobility, and loss of independence.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Sarcopenia, Aging, Malnutrition Elderly
- Trial name
- MULTI-FRAIL (NCT07275996)
- Testing
- Creatine Monohydrate, Multicomponent Exercise Program, β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate (HMB)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Burgos
Healthy
Infrared-LED During Physical Training for Rehabilitation, Physical Performance and Body Aesthetics
The investigators hypothesis is that the infrared-LED illumination during treadmill training can enhance physical performance in postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT01610232
- Testing
- Photon stimulation by light-emitting diodes (LEDs), Treadmill training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
MULTIPL SCLEROSİS
Comparison of Frailty, Physical Fitness Parameters, and Irisin Levels Between Patients With Multiple Sclerosis and Healthy Volunteers
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune-mediated and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system that often affects young adults and is more common in women.
- Trial name
- NCT07521982
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 782 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Acquired Weakness (ICU - AW)
Functional Assessment in Critically Ill Patients
This longitudinal, prospective observational study aims to evaluate functional status in critically ill adult patients in the Intensive Care Unit using the Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment Tool (CPAx).
- Trial name
- NCT07191743
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Chronic Ankle Instability
A Test Battery for Evaluation of Muscle Strength, Balance and Functional Performance in Subjects With Chronic Ankle Instability
Purpose: The primary aim of this study was to investigate subjects with chronic ankle instability regarding strength, balance and functional performance with an easily used test battery that required minimal equipment.
- Trial name
- NCT05732168
- Testing
- A test battery for evaluation of muscle strength, balance and functional performance
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Linnaeus University
Mitochondrial Myopathies
Niacin Supplementation in Healthy Controls and Mitochondrial Myopathy Patients
The most frequent form of adult-onset mitochondrial disorders is mitochondrial myopathy, often manifesting with progressive external ophthalmoplegia (PEO), progressive muscle weakness and exercise intolerance.
- Trial name
- NiaMIT (NCT03973203)
- Testing
- Niacin
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Helsinki