Clinical trials: Quadriceps
Muscle Atrophy
Effectiveness of the Kinesio Taping® in Muscle Activation
Forty-eight female patients will be randomized into three groups to receive the Kinesio taping, placebo Kinesio taping and control group. The group Kinesio taping receive the correct application of the method described.
- Trial name
- EKTAQRIH (NCT01991171)
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paulista University
Muscle Strength, Genetics
Effectiveness of Muscular Work and Genetic Variants in Strength Gain of Ischiofemoral and Quadriceps
In the field of sports training and recovery, the work of muscular strength has become the star theme in terms of its influence on the performance of athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT03973060
- Testing
- Concentric-eccentric muscular work, Genetic polymorphism
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Frailty, Sarcopenia
Investigation of the Effects of Frailty and Sarcopenia on Postoperative Recovery and Complications in Geriatric Patients
After obtaining ethical approval, 42 patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) scores I-III who were scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia were included in our prospective study.
- Trial name
- NCT06889714
- Testing
- ultrasonography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
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
Neuromuscular Blockade
Transmucular Quadratus Lumborum Block: Potential Quadriceps Muscle Weakness
The aim of this study is to examine whether the administration of the TQL block cause motor block of the lumbar plexus and thereby quadriceps muscle weakness.
- Trial name
- NCT05023343
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Quadriceps muscle strength, Timed Up and Go
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zealand University Hospital
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
ACL Injury, Sport Injury
Muscular Activations During Eccentric Quadriceps Exercises
The aim of this study is to investigate muscular activations during various quadriceps exercises commonly used in clinical settings.
- Conditions
- ACL Injury, Sport Injury, Sports Physical Therapy, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT06162130
- Testing
- Eccentric quadriceps exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ordu University
Muscle Strength
Comparison of Different Quadriceps Femoris Isometric Strengthening Methods
Background:It has been reported in previous studies that more motor units are fired with electrical stimulation than voluntary muscle contraction, and even high intensity currents provide 10-30% more contractions than voluntary…
- Trial name
- NCT03715920
- Testing
- Electrical currents
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Healthy Volunteers
Cerebral and Peripheral Electrical Stimulation on Isometric Quadriceps Strength
Quadriceps muscle strength is a key goal to be achieved in rehabilitation protocols for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT03870139
- Testing
- Cerebral stimulation, Peripheral stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Piauí
Quadriceps Muscle, Orthopedic Disorder
Q Angle in Static and Dynamic Postures
The Q angle, also known as the quadriceps angle, is defined as the angle formed between the quadriceps muscles and the patella tendon. It was first described by Brattstrom in 1964 (1).
- Trial name
- NCT05894551
- Testing
- Evaluation of q angles different positions, Physical examination, Functional mobility assessment
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Football Players
Plyometric and Strength Training of Quadriceps and Hamstrings in Football Players
Football is a trendy sport in the world. A typical footballer runs more than 10 kilometers in an average game of 90 minutes. FIFA regulates the sport of football and the world cup is conducted every 4 years.
- Trial name
- NCT05736783
- Testing
- plyometric exercises, strenghtening of quadriceps and hamstring
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Muscle Loss
Plyometric Exercises Versus Isometric Exercises With Theraband Elastic Band in Water Polo Players
Introduction: The improvement of strength affects muscle volume, dynamic stability and sports performance in water polo athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT03872076
- Testing
- Experimental, Control
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
Knee Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Osteo Arthritis of the Knee
Quadriceps Muscle Quality and Clinical Outcomes in Knee Osteoarthritis
The purpose of this cross-sectional, observational study is to evaluate the relationship between quadriceps muscle quality-specifically muscle echogenicity and thickness change during isometric contraction-and clinical outcomes…
- Trial name
- NCT07541274
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir City Hospital
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
The Effects of Whole-body Vibration on Increasing Quadriceps Strength in Patients With ACL Ruptures
Introduction: Approximately 35% patients can not return to sports after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction(ACLR). Persistent quadriceps weakness is a factor that prevents patients return to sports.
- Trial name
- NCT04988828
- Testing
- Whole body vibration
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Exercise
Adding Mini-squat Exercises to Leg Press Exercise on Quadriceps and Hamstring Strength and H:Q Ratio in Athletes
This study will try to answer the following question: Will adding mini-squat exercises at different angles (30°,45°, and 60°) to leg press exercise influence quadriceps and hamstring strength and H:Q angle in football players?
- Trial name
- NCT07351097
- Testing
- mini-squat exercises at 30°, mini-squat exercises at 45°, mini-squat exercises at 60°
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Healthy
Immediate Effects of Myofascial Release on the Quadriceps or Hamstrings on Active Cervical Range of Motion
The purpose of this study is to verify the immediate effects of quadriceps or hamstring myofascial release on the active cervical flexion and extension range of motion.
- Trial name
- NCT05725811
- Testing
- Dynamic foam rolling
- Where
- 2 sites in Portugal
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Fernando Pessoa
Recovery Method
Comparison of the Effects of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression, Graston Technique and Percussive Therapy
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of intermittent pneumatic pressure, percussive therapy and graston after a fatigue protocol applied to the leg muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT06634862
- Testing
- Normatec Air Compression, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Percussive therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Okan University
Patellofemoral Maltracking
Relationship Between The Quadriceps Muscle Stiffness And Patellar Alignment For Healthy People
Patellofemoral pain is a common disease, and it often couples with patellar malalignment. Previously, imbalance of the different quadriceps muscle heads was believed to be a causative factor of patellar malignment.
- Trial name
- NCT04982679
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Muscle Tightness, Muscle Strain
Changes in the Quadriceps Muscle After Dry Needling Treatment
The present study aims to examine the mechanical changes following dry needling of the quadriceps muscle. To this end, structural and mechanical changes in quadriceps muscle activity will be measured using M-mode ultrasound.
- Trial name
- NCT06396741
- Testing
- The quadriceps muscle will be punctured with ultrasound control
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prof. Dr. Daniel Pecos Martín
Quadriceps Muscle Strength, Isokinetic
Effects of Adding End-Range Isometric Holds to Isotonic Knee Extensor Training on Isokinetic Performance in Sedentary Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if adding a short muscle hold (isometric contraction) to a standard leg-strengthening exercise improves knee muscle strength more than the standard exercise alone, in healthy adults who…
- Trial name
- NCT07667543
- Testing
- Isotonic Exercise With Added Isometric Hold, Isotonic Exercise Only
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University