Clinical trials: Quadriceps
Healthy
Effects of Kinesiotape on Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscle Strength
Background: Kinesiotaping (KT) is an elastic therapeutic tape developed in the 70's by Dr Kenso Kase for prevention and treatment of sports injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT01994421
- Testing
- Kinesiotape
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Dry Needling, Stretch
Dry Needling Versus Conservative Treatment in the Rectus Femoris Muscle Approach.
In recent years, dry needling techniques have become widespread in the field of musculoskeletal pain treatment. Specifically, the management of myofascial trigger points has been the focus of these techniques.
- Conditions
- Dry Needling, Stretch, Rectus Femoris Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT04968236
- Testing
- Deep Dry Needling, Superficial Dry Needling, passive stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Post-COVID-19, Healthy Participants
Effects of Post-COVID-19 on Quadriceps Femoral Muscle-tendon Unit
The physiological/biomechanical characteristics related to muscle and tendon architecture and their possible relationship with the loss of muscle strength and fatigue in patients who were infected with COVID-19 are totally…
- Trial name
- NCT04961255
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Experimental Study of Strength Training to Activate the Quadriceps Muscle After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Background: Progressive strength training is a training modality used in rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Strength deficits up to 80% in the quadriceps muscle is shown to be present in the operated leg after…
- Trial name
- NCT01713140
- Testing
- 1 strength training set performed until contraction failure
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre
Knee Arthritis Osteoarthritis, Chronic Knee Pain
The Predictive Value of Ultrasonographic Quadriceps Muscle Parameters for Genicular Nerve Block Outcomes in Knee Osteoarthritis
The goal of this observational study is to learn whether thigh muscle structure can help predict pain relief after a genicular nerve block in people with knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT07781059
- Testing
- genicular nerve block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Mild Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Respiratory Symptoms
GOLD Stage I Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Recently integrated in clinical practice, the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) classification states that a mild (stage I) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is present, in a smoker, when…
- Conditions
- Mild Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Respiratory Symptoms, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- GOLD (NCT01360788)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Atrophy
Quantifying Quadriceps Atrophy Following Tibial Plateau Fracture
This study will quantify and examine the extent to which the quadriceps femoris muscle group atrophies following tibial plateau fractures and the length of time that atrophy affects function.
- Trial name
- NCT02781623
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Sports Physical Therapy
Dynamic vs. PNF Quadriceps Stretching in Cyclists
Following an initial assessment, 30 professional cyclists will be divided into two groups (1:1). PNF stretching will be applied to the Quadriceps muscles of the participants in Group A, while Group B will perform dynamic…
- Trial name
- NCT07164729
- Testing
- PNF Stretching, Dynamic Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Older Adults (60 - 85 Years Old), OA Knee
Home-Based Quadriceps Isometric Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Knee osteoarthritis is a common cause of pain and reduced mobility in older adults. Many people have limited access to supervised rehabilitation programs, highlighting the need for simple and safe home-based treatment options.
- Trial name
- KOA-ISO01 (NCT07445568)
- Testing
- Cannabidiol (CBD) Topical Gel, Arnica montana Topical Gel, Home-based Quadriceps Isometric Exercise
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad del Valle de México, Campus Cuernavaca
Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee Arthroplasty
Quadriceps Sparing Versus Standard Total Knee Arthroplasty
This study is a randomized clinical trial comparing standard medial para-patellar total knee arthroplasty with a quadriceps sparing mid-vastus approach.
- Trial name
- NCT03081663
- Testing
- Quads-Sparing Approach, Medial Para-Patellar Approach
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Comparing Rehabilitation Programs for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common knee disorder affecting physically active people. Despite the growing base of support for the early introduction of hip strengthening exercises into the rehabilitation of PFPS…
- Trial name
- NCT00445224
- Testing
- Hip Progressive Resistive Exercise, Quad Progressive Resistive Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Timothy Uhl
Quadriceps Muscle
Macroscopic and Molecular Changes in Knee Muscular-tendon Unit in Response to Acute Resistant Load
The aim of this study is to determine the influence of acute resistance exercises on anatomical and biological changes in the quadriceps muscle and tendons of the knee
- Trial name
- NCT03950596
- Testing
- Acute resistant load exercises, Background Questionnaire, Pain Questionnaire
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Effectiveness of Kneehab in Strengthening Quadriceps in Rehabilitation Post Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Prospective, controlled, randomized, single blind study in patients undergoing rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. 96 patients were randomly assigned to one of three groups.
- Trial name
- NMES (NCT00738010)
- Testing
- Kneehab, Poli-Stim, Control
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- Bio-Medical Research, Ltd.
Osteo Arthritis Knee, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Effect of Physical Therapy Modalities in Osteoarthritis
The purpose of this study was to find the most effective treatment out of both techniques; Dry needling and Kinesio Taping for treating knee osteoarthritis (OA) in terms of pain, strength, and balance
- Trial name
- NCT05089253
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Kinesio tapping
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Majmaah University
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Malalignment and Thigh Muscle Strengthening in Individuals With Medial Knee Arthritis
To investigate the effects of quadriceps strengthening on the adductor moment in individuals with medial knee OA and whether quadriceps strengthening has a different effect on the adductor moment in individuals with and without…
- Trial name
- NCT00414557
- Testing
- Quadriceps strengthening
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- University of Melbourne
Lower Limb Burn, Muscle Weakness Condition
Comparing Effects of Whole Body Vibration and Resisted Training on Quadriceps Strength After Lower Limb Burns
Evaluate the therapeutic effect of Whole body vibration and Resistance training on strength of quadriceps post lower limb burn
- Trial name
- NCT06801301
- Testing
- whole body vibration, Resistance Exercise
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Emphysema
Analysing Peripheral Skeletal Muscle Function Before and After Endobronchial Valve Treatment
Rationale: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by a high prevalence of peripheral muscle dysfunction, which can have significant clinical consequences, including decreased exercise capacity, reduced…
- Trial name
- ENDURANCE (NCT06025500)
- Testing
- 31P-Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (31P-MRS)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Osteoarthritis
Functional Outcome in Two Types of Total Knee Replacement Surgery for People With Osteoarthritis
When performing total knee replacement surgery, the surgeon has a choice as to which type of surgical technique to use. The standard technique at the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh is the so-called 'medial parapatellar' exposure.
- Trial name
- NCT01576445
- Testing
- Mid-vastus approach, medial parapatellar approach
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Margaret University
Exercise Physiology, Muscle Strength and Oxygenation
Effects of Squat Variations on Quadriceps Muscle Thickness and Strength
The study was conducted using a randomized controlled trial design. This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of traditional and heel-elevated squat training on quadriceps muscle thickness and knee extensor…
- Trial name
- NCT07700641
- Testing
- Tradional Squat Group, Heel-Elevated Squat Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Spirometry, Qadriceps Muscle
The Effect of Orally Administered L- Arginine on Quadriceps Strenght in Healthy Smokers
The study will investigate changes in certain locomotor parameters as early predictors of disease in smokers who are prone to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- NCT04643600
- Testing
- L-Arginine, 500 Mg Oral Capsule
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 163 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Goranka Radmilović