Clinical trials: Quadriceps
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury, Athletic Injuries
Correlation Between Psychological Readiness, Knee Function, and Isokinetic Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) Using Peroneus Longus Tendon Graft (PL-ACL-2025)
This clinical trial aims to investigate the correlation between psychological readiness, knee function, and isokinetic performance after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using the Peroneus Longus tendon graft…
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury, Athletic Injuries, Knee Injuries
- Trial name
- PL-ACLR (NCT07201597)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Healthy
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Isokinetic Training
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) associated to an isokinetic training program in both young healthy men and women.
- Trial name
- NCT00512018
- Testing
- NMES, Isokinetic exercise
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Ultrasound Imaging of Quadriceps Muscle in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Echo intensity (EI) assessment using ultrasonography helps monitoring disease-induced muscle quality changes. However, there are no study investigating the reliability of EI in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
- Trial name
- NCT04660071
- Testing
- ultrasonographic Assessment,, Echo intensity Measurements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Whole Body Vibration, Virtual Reality
Whole Body Vibration and Virtual Reailtry on Quadriceps Strength and Activity of Daily Living in Children With Burn
Burns are injuries that can have both local and systemic effects and are brought on by biological, chemical, electrical, and physical factors.
- Trial name
- NCT06473311
- Testing
- whole bady vibration and virtual reality
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Healthy
Acute Effect of Plyometric Exercises on Musculotendinous Properties
Preventive and rehabilitation programs include plyometric exercises to promote agility, power, and muscle activation pattern during jumping.
- Trial name
- NCT04273971
- Testing
- Plyometric exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Exercise
The Effects of β-Hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate Free Acid and High-Intensity Interval Training
Objectives: 1) Determine the effect of 4-weeks of high intensity interval training (HIIT) and free acid form β-Hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB-FA) on VO2peak, lactate threshold, critical power, anaerobic working capacity and…
- Trial name
- NCT01941368
- Testing
- HMB-FA, High Intensity Interval Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Metabolic Technologies Inc.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Neuromuscular Control in Individuals Following ACL-Reconstruction
The purpose of this study is to investigate the neurophysiological contributors to muscle function following ACL Reconstruction and the influence of motor control biofeedback exercise on measures of muscle function.
- Trial name
- NCT04495075
- Testing
- Visuomotor Therapy, Passive Motion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Vitamin D to Improve Quadricep Muscle Strength
Quadriceps muscle strength is one of the key determinants for patients to fulfill the Return-to-Play (RTP) criteria after an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), in which the muscle size is directly linked to muscle…
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
- Trial name
- NCT05174611
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Stereo Radiography of TKA Patella Mechanics
The overall purpose is to compare the kinematics and mechanics of medialized dome and anatomic resurfacing through measurement and simulation, and to correlate these findings with patient satisfaction and performance.
- Trial name
- NCT02532933
- Testing
- DePuy Synthes Attune PS RP
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Denver
Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy, Leg Injury
Straight Leg Raise Continuation
The goal of this study is to compare quadriceps muscle activation in patients recovering from lower extremity injury, such as an ACL tear.
- Trial name
- SLR (NCT05568784)
- Testing
- Straight Leg Raise exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andrews Research & Education Foundation
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Deficit in Quadriceps Voluntary Activation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Roles of the "Learned Non-use" Paradigm and the Interhemispheric Inhibition
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is mainly caused by sport injuries. 40% of injuries are attributed to noncontact mechanisms involving pivoting.
- Trial name
- AQUARIUS (NCT04837417)
- Testing
- Pathologic group
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Muscle Strength Development, Muscle Strength
Acute Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Hamstring-to-Quadriceps Strength Ratio
This study aimed to compare the acute effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and static stretching on hamstring-to-quadriceps (H/Q) strength ratios in healthy young men.
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength Development, Muscle Strength, Neuromuscular Function
- Trial name
- Acute Effects (NCT07589712)
- Testing
- PNF Stretching, Static Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty
Mechanically Ventilated Patients, Severe Pneumonia
Impact of a High-Protein Diet on Clinical Outcomes in Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Severe Pneumonia
prospective, comparative, observational study will be conducted at the Critical Care Department, Fayoum University Hospital, to evaluate the impact of a high-protein diet versus a standard-protein diet in mechanically ventilated…
- Trial name
- NCT07634328
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Fayoum University
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Efficacy of the Aussie Current in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.
Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a musculoskeletal disorder and is associated with significant implications related to public health and socioeconomic factors resulting in leave from work.
- Trial name
- NCT05355922
- Testing
- Electrical electrostimulation of the quadriceps muscle
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
Rugby
Preheating in the Improvement of Knee Stability and Quadriceps Strength in Rugby Players
Injuries to the lower limbs are the most common in rugby and within the lower limbs, the most common are those that affect the ligaments of the knee. That is why we will try to improve knee stability and quadriceps strength.
- Trial name
- NCT04285645
- Testing
- Warmup
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
Quadriceps Function Monitored With Electromyography
Compare the Quadriceps Function of Adductor Canal Block Versus Femoral Nerve Block With Electromyography Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Adductor canal block and femoral nerve block are the most commonly used nerve blocks for pain control after total knee arthroplasty.
- Trial name
- NCT04778774
- Testing
- Nerve block
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Effects of Different Stiffness Settings During Robotic Isokinetic Training in Children With SMA
This randomized, within-participant, contralateral-limb-controlled clinical trial will compare individually optimized compliant and rigid stiffness settings of a portable isokinetic knee training robot in children with spinal…
- Trial name
- NCT07822711
- Testing
- Portable Isokinetic Knee Training Robot With an Individually Optimized Compliant Setting, Portable Isokinetic Knee Training Robot With a Rigid Setting
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Knee Pain, Patellofemoral Pain
A Comparison of Two Exercise Programs on Knee Motor Control
Pain at the front of the knee is a common condition treated by physical therapists. Treatment may consist of generalised strengthening exercises directed at the quadriceps muscle or specific retraining aimed at restoring motor…
- Trial name
- NCT00662493
- Testing
- Motor control retraining program, Quadriceps strengthening program
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Melbourne
Osteo Arthritis Knee
Characteristics of Hoffa Adipose Tissue and Intramuscular Adipose Tissue in the Quadriceps Muscle
Over the last few years, it has been suggested that Knee Ostheoarthritis (KOA) incidence and progression could potentially be related to skeletal muscle characteristics.
- Trial name
- ADIPENIGME (NCT05955976)
- Testing
- BIOPSY
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
Muscle Quadriceps Femoris, Healthy
Force Enhancement of Musculus Quadriceps Femoris During and After Excentric Muscle Activity in Vivo
Force enhancement (FE) describes the phenomenon of strength potentialization of a muscle cell or the complete muscle during and after active extension compared to the strength of an isometric contraction with same muscle length.
- Trial name
- NCT00690547
- Testing
- muscle activation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- German Research Foundation