Clinical trials: Muscle Stretching Exercises
Shoulder Pain
Effects of a Pectoralis Minor Muscle Stretching Protocol
The purpose of this study is to verify the effects of a stretching protocol for the pectoralis minor muscle on its resting length and on the 3D kinematics of the scapula during arm flexion in asymptomatic subjects and patients…
- Trial name
- PMISP (NCT01956240)
- Testing
- Stretching-Asymptomatic subjects, Stretching-Subjects with shoulder pain
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Aging
The Entorhinal Cortex and Aerobic Exercise in Aging
The overall goal of this study is to examine how regular exercise affects brain function, spatial memory, and virtual navigation. Participation in this research study will take approximately 4 months.
- Trial name
- ECE (NCT02775760)
- Testing
- Cardiovascular endurance, Strength, balance, and flexibility
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Multiple Sclerosis
Evaluation of a Spasticity Management Program for People With Multiple Sclerosis
This study will examine the impacts of two different methods of managing MS-related spasticity of the lower limbs. Both interventions will be presented via video teleconference in group classes consisting of exercises to reduce…
- Trial name
- STC (NCT03166930)
- Testing
- Spasticity Take Control, Stretching for People with MS: An Illustrated Manual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 232 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Heel Pain: Multisegment Foot Motion and Muscle Function, FFI Translation, and Evaluation of Treatments
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition of plantar heel pain (PHP) that leads to pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life, especially among active adults aged 25 to 65.
- Trial name
- NCT03161314
- Testing
- Strengthening exercises, Stretching exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Stroke, Muscle Spasticity
Altering Activation Patterns Post-stroke
This study evaluates a new rehabilitation approach for stroke survivors in the chronic phase of recovery in which the combination of drug therapy (cyproheptadine) and active movement practice (AMP) is used to encourage increased…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Muscle Spasticity, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT02418949
- Testing
- Cyproheptadine, Active Movement Practice (AMP), Passive Cyclical Stretching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Creatine Use and Muscle Stretching in Peripheral Artery Disease
To utilize near-infrared spectroscopy to investigate if the research device, which induces muscle stretching, and creatine loading impact submaximal exercise performance in aged and PAD patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04471792
- Testing
- Creatine monohydrate, Cellulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Impact of Muscle and Tendon Dysfunction in People With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes is a chronic-degenerative metabolic disorder that has reached pandemic proportions mainly because of the increasing incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D).
- Trial name
- T2D_MTU (NCT05585502)
- Testing
- Training (minute oscillation stretching)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay
Endermotherapy for Children With Developmental Disabilities
Children with developmental disabilities often sustain decreased range of motion in their extremities. The decrease in flexibility may be due to neuromuscular disorders such as spasticity or dystonia.
- Trial name
- NCT01207570
- Testing
- Endermotherapy, Passive manual stretching
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Multiple Sclerosis, Spasticity
Developing and Testing a Comprehensive MS Spasticity Management Program
This is a study to determine the impact of education and specific lower extremity stretches for MS-related spasticity. The study will evaluate the acceptance and efficacy of education and stretching using a randomized controlled…
- Trial name
- NCT02170779
- Testing
- Spasticity: Take Control, Usual care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development