Clinical trials: Muscle Tone
Muscle Tightness
Does the Addition of Manual Therapy Techniques Increase Gastrocnemius/Soleus Length More Than Stretching Alone?
This study will examine the short term effects of adding manual therapy techniques to static stretching in Dorsiflexion (DF) Range of Motion (ROM).
- Trial name
- NCT01856972
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Rearfoot joint mobilization, Static stretching/ROM exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Flexibility, Muscle Tightness
Plantar Fascia Release With Magnetic Fascia Ball
In this study, the effect of plantar fascia release with a magnetic fascial cork ball on hamstring and lumbar extensor muscle elasticity will be investigated.
- Trial name
- NCT06034704
- Testing
- Plantar fascia self massage with a magnetic fascia ball, Plantar fascia self massage with a non-magnetic fascia ball
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Lower Back Pain
Investigating the Effects of a Spinal Mobilisation Intervention in People With Lower Back Pain
The objective of the study is to measure and analyse the effect of a spinal mobilisation intervention on muscle tissue quality in people with lower back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04012970
- Testing
- Manual spinal mobilisations
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Edinburgh Napier University
Muscle Tone Abnormalities, Muscle Spasm
The Comparison of Effectivity Therapy by HILT and TRT in Muscle Hypertonus
Comparing the effect of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) and targeted radiofrequency therapy (TRT) on muscle tone in the cervical and thoracic regions.
- Trial name
- NCT05743556
- Testing
- HILT laserotherapy, TRT therapy
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Voice Disorders
Brain Mapping of Voice Control
Some voice disorders are caused by uncontrolled muscle actions that affect the larynx or voice box. The purpose of this study is to understand 1) how the brain controls voice production; 2) how changes in sensation within the…
- Trial name
- NCT00066911
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Sports Physical Therapy
Strengthening Effect on Hamstring's Passive Mechanical Properties
The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of different strengthening methods on hamstring muscle group's passive mechanical properties and to investigate this effect's relation with performance changes in healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT03884738
- Testing
- Concentric Exercise, Nordic Eccentric exercise, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Dysphonia, Muscle Tension Dysphonia
Translaryngeal Vibration for Hyperfunctional Voice Disorders
Contemporary treatments for hyperfunctional voice disorders such as muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) are effective but typically do not restore voice handicap or voice function to normal thresholds.
- Trial name
- NCT07145086
- Testing
- Voice therapy with vibration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Christian University
Skin Lax and Muscle Strength
Combined Treatment Sofwave and Pure Impact to Strength and Tone Muscles and Improve Lax Skin Appearance
Open-label, non-randomized, prospective, multi-center, self-controlled clinical study.
- Trial name
- NCT06724146
- Testing
- Sofwave and Pure Impact
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sofwave Medical LTD
Copd, Muscle Weakness
Mechanical Muscle Proprieties in Patient with COPD
This study aims to determine if patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exhibit altered muscle properties (specifically changes in tone and stiffness) in both their respiratory muscles and skeletal muscles when…
- Conditions
- Copd, Muscle Weakness, Muscle Weakness Condition
- Trial name
- NCT06410950
- Testing
- MyotonPRO Assessment of Muscle Biomechanical Properties
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spitalul Clinic de Boli Infecțioase și Pneumoftiziologie Dr. Victor Babeș Timișoara
Muscle Tonus
Effectiveness of Digital Capacitive Diathermy Versus Ultrasound on Myofascial Trigger Points
The main objective: To compare the effect on muscle tone between the application of digital capacitive diathermy and the application of ultrasound on the myofascial trigger points (MTP) of the upper trapezius muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT03154632
- Testing
- Ultrasound Therapy, Digital Capacitive Diathermy Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Jorge
Elastography, Soft Tissue
Changes in the Ulnar Tissues by Shear-wave Elastography
A single-center, observational, prospective, single cohort study with before-after design. Evaluation by shear-wave elastography, measured in kilopascals (KPa), of the muscle, tendon and cubital nerve, before and after the…
- Conditions
- Elastography, Soft Tissue, Muscle Tonus
- Trial name
- NCT03509337
- Testing
- shear-wave elastography
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guadarrama Hospital
Vaginismus, Sexual Dysfunctions
Evaluation and Comparison of Women Pelvic Floor With and Without Sexual Dysfunction (Vaginismus)
Sexuality is considered one of the pillars of quality of life, an integral part of the personality of each individual. Being a basic human being need, it cannot be separated from other aspects of life.
- Conditions
- Vaginismus, Sexual Dysfunctions, Muscular Hypertonicity, Muscle Tone Poor
- Trial name
- NCT03176069
- Testing
- Evaluation and Comparison of women pelvic floor with and without sexual dysfunction, The physiotherapeutic treatment
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
Muscle Tension
Effects of OA Decompression on the Autonomic Nervous System
This study was designed to determine whether a simple manipulative technique of relaxing the tissues of the occipito-atlantal junction in the neck had any effect on the activity of the sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous…
- Trial name
- NCT00403936
- Testing
- OA decompression manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University
Healhty
Effects of Vibrational Therapy on Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength and Tone in Healthy Women
This quasi-experimental study aims to evaluate the effects of mechanical vibration applied to the pelvic floor musculature in healthy women aged 18-45.
- Trial name
- NCT07494903
- Testing
- High frequency vibration group, Moderate frequency vibration group, Low frequency vibration group
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
Flaccid Muscle Tone
Mapping Human Muscle Satellite Cell Fate By Real-Time Imaging
Mapping Human Muscle Satellite Cell Fate By Real-Time Imaging
- Trial name
- S48 (NCT02685319)
- Testing
- muscle biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
Hamstring Contractures, Muscle Relaxation
Dynamic Stretching vs. Foam Rolling: Effects on Hamstring Flexibility and Muscle Oxygenation in Tight Hamstrings
Hamstring muscle flexibility plays a vital role in functional movement and in the prevention of injuries. Reduced flexibility of the hamstring muscles is common and can lead to biomechanical dysfunctions, a limited range of…
- Conditions
- Hamstring Contractures, Muscle Relaxation, Muscle Tightness
- Trial name
- NCT07024017
- Testing
- Foam roller, dynamic stretch
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pelin Pişirici
Dyspepsia
Abdominothoracic Muscular Tone in Functional Dyspepsia
Background. Patients with functional dyspepsia report symptoms after eating without detectable cause. A recent proof-of-concept study demonstrated that in healthy subjects, the activity of the abdominal walls influences…
- Trial name
- NCT05417204
- Testing
- Abdominothoracic biofeedback
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
Muscle Tightness, Hypertrophy
Comparison of Occlusive and Classical Hypertrophy Training in Terms of Thickness and Stiffness of The Muscle
Occlusive or ischemic training is a type of strength training which is becoming more and more popular every day. The safety, efficacy and detailed description about the use of occlusive training is well documented in the…
- Conditions
- Muscle Tightness, Hypertrophy, Occlusion Vein
- Trial name
- NCT03149133
- Testing
- Heavy hypertrophy training, Light hypertrophy training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Calf Muscle Tightness
Neural Mobilisation Effect on Calf Muscle
The purpose of this study was to investigate Neural mobilisation effects on calf muscles length and strength is crucial to optimize ballet performance and prevent injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT07585084
- Testing
- Neural mobilisation, Gastrocnemius stretching
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- INTI International University
Muscle Tone Abnormalities, Rigidity, Muscle
Neurophysiological Evaluation of Muscle Tone
The primary objective of this study is to apply a biomechanical system (the NeuroFlexor) associated with the EMG recording to study the physiological mechanisms that contribute to the regulation of muscle tone in healthy subjects…
- Conditions
- Muscle Tone Abnormalities, Rigidity, Muscle, Spasticity, Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT05070780
- Testing
- Robot-assisted examination
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neuromed IRCCS