Clinical trials: Muscle Stretching Exercises, open to volunteers
Stretching, Control Condition
Hip Abduction and Adduction During Neurodynamic Stretching
Neurodynamic mobilization techniques are widely applied in rehabilitation and physiotherapy to enhance the mobility and function of peripheral nerves. Two main approaches are distinguished : Nerve tensioning and nerve flossing.
- Trial name
- HIPROT (NCT07350434)
- Testing
- Maximal neurodynamic flossing
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Burgundy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Effects of Static Stretching and Strength Training on Antenatal Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a prevalent sensorimotor disorder affecting pregnant women, particularly in the third trimester, and is associated with sleep disturbances, fatigue and reduced quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07642089
- Testing
- Static Stretching, Static Stretching + Strength Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Fascial Manipulation in Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation
The purpose of the study is to investigate the potential additional benefits of a relatively new physiotherapy method, fascial manipulation, in the rehabilitation of movement difficulties or other problems caused by CP (cerebral…
- Trial name
- CP fascia (NCT06837025)
- Testing
- Fascial manipulation
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Orton Orthopaedic Hospital
Peripheral Artery Disease, Claudication, Intermittent
Passive Calf Stretching Therapy in Peripheral Artery Disease
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effects of passive calf muscle stretching in patients diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The main question it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT06041880
- Testing
- Passive calf muscle stretching device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy
Effects of High-Velocity Passive Stretch on Spasticity, Function, and Muscle Structure in Spastic CP Children
One of the traditional exercises applied to cerebral palsy (CP) is passive stretching exercises. Passive stretching exercises can be applied to these patients at various speeds.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT07007858
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University
Healthy
The Effects of Inter-set Stretching on Muscle Performance
Static passive muscle stretching, performed weekly, can increase muscle flexibility and range of motion. Typically, static stretching is performed either before starting specific exercises or at the end of a workout.
- Trial name
- NCT06791733
- Testing
- Passive static stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Piriformis Syndrome
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus PNF Stretching in Athletes With Piriformis Syndrome
A 12-month randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Pakistan Sports Board, Lahore, with 40 athletes (18-35 years) randomly allocated to IASTM (n=20) or PNF (n=20) groups.
- Trial name
- NCT07090356
- Testing
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Muscle Tone, Psychological State
Mandibular Stretching and 4-4-8 Breathing Exercises on Autonomic Nervous System Activity
Mandibular stretching exercises and breathing techniques may influence autonomic nervous system activity, muscle tone, and psychological state.
- Conditions
- Muscle Tone, Psychological State, Autonomic Nervous System
- Trial name
- MSE-BR (NCT07472010)
- Testing
- Mandibular Stretching Exercise, 4-4-8 Breathing Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mehin Mammadzada
Neck Pain
Comparing Efficacy of Dry Needling Combined with Passive Stretching and Muscle Energy Technique on Myofascial Trigger Points
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess and compare the efficacy of dry needling (minimally invasive treatment by using a tiny needle) combined with two types of stretching techniques in patients with neck pain for more than…
- Trial name
- NCT06780904
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Peradeniya
Spasticity, Movement Disorders
Leg Stretching Using an Exoskeleton on Demand for People With Spasticity
The purpose of this research study is to develop a protocol using a fully wearable, portable lower-limb exoskeleton for improving leg and walking function in people with movement disorders.
- Conditions
- Spasticity, Movement Disorders, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05926596
- Testing
- Wearable Robotic Exoskeleton
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Massage
Manual Therapy Techniques for Cervical Pain: Algometric Evaluation
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of different manual therapy techniques in the treatment of cervical pain related to the upper trapezius muscle.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Massage, Stretching
- Trial name
- NCT06982456
- Testing
- Manual Therapy on the Upper Trapezius with or without Passive Stretching
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
Chronic Neck Pain
Effects of Post Isometric Relaxation as Compared to Post Isometric Stretching Muscle Energy Technique in the Management of Neck Pain: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to compare the effects of post-isometric relaxation (PIR) and post isometric stretching (PIS) techniques on reducing neck pain, improving range of motion, and decreasing neck disability in individuals with neck…
- Trial name
- NCT07328256
- Testing
- Post Isometric Relaxation, Post Isometric Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Lumbar Pain, Non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP)
Psoas Major Muscle Intervention on Chronic Lumbar Pain in Cleaning Professionals.
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the effect of a psoas major muscle intervention on non-specific and chronic lumbar pain in cleaning professionals.
- Trial name
- NCT07672197
- Testing
- Psoas stretching technique
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
Muscle Stretching Exercise, Range of Motion, Articular
Comparison of Eccentric Exercise and Static Stretching on Muscle Flexibility
Background: Muscle flexibility is a fundamental physical quality for body development, daily life and sports activities, and also for maintaining muscle quality during aging.
- Trial name
- COEESS (NCT06469346)
- Testing
- Nordic Hamstring Eccentric Exercise Training, Passive Hamstring Static Stretching Training, Control Group
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de La Frontera
Tension Headaches
Influence of Osteopathic Intervention on Cervical Muscles in Tension Headaches in Women
This study aims to understand whether there is any relationship between the intervention on the trapezius, sternocleidomastoid and suboccipital muscles in patients with chronic tension headaches.
- Trial name
- NCT06475248
- Testing
- Stretching technique, Inhibition of the suboccipital
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
Levator Scapulae Syndrome
Effects of Post-Isometric Relaxation Versus Static Stretching in Patients With Levator Scapulae Syndrome.
Group A will be treated with Postisometric relaxation technique and Group B will be treated with Static stretching technique. Postisometric relaxation will be performed with the frequency of 5 times, such that it includes (30…
- Trial name
- NCT06686290
- Testing
- Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique, Static Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Pain, Musculoskeletal Manipulations
Effects of a Protocol of Hip Flexor Stretching on Chronic Mechanical, Non-specific LBP.
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of a stretching, exercise and education protocol versus usual care in improving pain, function and disability in patients with non-specific mechanical chronic low…
- Conditions
- Pain, Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Low Back Pain, Mechanical
- Trial name
- HipFlexinCLBP (NCT06975345)
- Testing
- Multicomponent intervention. Hip flexors stretching, Strengthening exercises and education and medical treatment (Medication and medical counselling), Medical treatment.
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Anterior Pelvic Tilt
Effects of MET With and Without Lumbopelvic Manipulation
The study aims to determine whether lumbopelvic manipulation yields superior improvements in pain, pelvic alignment, and functional ability when combined with METs compared to the treatment provided through METs solely.
- Trial name
- NCT07642713
- Testing
- Lumbopelvic manipulation and METs, METs
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Spastic Myopathy in Adults With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is indeed the result of a central neurological lesion, but it also involves a lesser-known muscular condition that we refer to as spastic myopathy.
- Trial name
- MYOSPAS-IMC (NCT07293988)
- Testing
- Guided Self-rehabilitation Contract, Conventional therapy group
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Neuroloco
Fibromyalgia, Stretch
Efficacy of a Home-based Stretching Program on Fibromyalgia Symptoms: a Randomised Controlled Trial
This randomised controlled trial will examine the clinical efficacy of a six-week, novel, home-based stretching programme compared to usual care on the effect of symptoms experienced by patients with fibromyalgia.
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia, Stretch, Adherence, Treatment
- Trial name
- NCT06487741
- Testing
- Home-based stretching exercises
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University College of Northern Denmark