Clinical trials: Quadriceps
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Effects of Kinesio Taping in Patellofemoral Pain
The study aims to analyze the immediate effects and 72 hours after application of the Kinesio Taping (KT) in the electromyographic activity of the vastus medialis oblique (VMO) and vastus lateralis (VL), the isokinetic…
- Trial name
- NCT02827084
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Stroke, Sarcopenia
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ULTRASONOGRAPHIC QUADRICEPS MUSCLE THICKNESS AND SARCOPENIA MARKERS (HANDGRIP STRENGTH, SARC-F) AND KINESIOPHOBIA IN STROKE PATIENTS
The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between ultrasonography-measured quadriceps muscle thickness and the sarcopenia markers SARC-F questionnaire and handgrip strength in patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Sarcopenia, Kinesiophobia
- Trial name
- QMSK (NCT07734506)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Knee Osteoarthritis
Effects of Joint Effusion on Quadriceps Muscle
The present study investigated whether the presence of fluid in the joint affected peak torque and the root mean square (RMS) values of surface electromyography (EMG) in patients symptomatic for osteoarthritis (OA).
- Trial name
- NCT01314820
- Testing
- normal saline injection
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- The Catholic University of Korea
Neuromuscular Performance and Balance
Immediate Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Neuromuscular Performance of Quadriceps Femoris and Balance
The purpose of this study is to analyze the immediate effects of two exercise protocols on the vibration platform, on the strength of the thigh muscles, joint position sense of the knee and balance in healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT02416362
- Testing
- Vibration at 30 Hz, Vibration at 50 Hz
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
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
ACL Injury
Effect of Contralateral NMES on Quadriceps Activation After ACL Injury or Surgery
A major complication after cruciate ligament injury and surgery is arthrogenic muscle inhibition of the quadriceps, which is characterised by a deficit in voluntary muscle activation in the affected leg.
- Trial name
- ACLQuadAct (NCT07156734)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Schulthess Klinik
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
Muscle Weakness After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Contralateral Strength-training After Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
The main aims of the study are (1) to examine the impact of contralateral strength training on the quadriceps muscle function after ACL surgery and (2) to compare the magnitude of cross-education induced by NMES versus eccentric…
- Trial name
- NCT01901965
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation, eccentric training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Schulthess Klinik
ICU Acquired Weakness, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Ultrasound Measurement of Quadriceps Shortening During Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Critically Ill Patients
ICU-Aw is highly prevalent (50%) among critically ill patients. Its diagnosis is usually delayed as it requires patients' awakening and collaboration to provide accurate measurement.
- Trial name
- DETECT (NCT04722445)
- Testing
- Early ultrasound measurement of quadriceps shortening during neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Groupe Hospitalier du Havre
Chronic Ankle Instability
Muscle Strength Assessment in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability
Patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI) show biomechanical and neuromuscular alterations during the performance of functional movements not only at the ankle joint level, but also in more proximal joints and segments.
- Trial name
- KNEE-CAI (NCT05273177)
- Testing
- Chronic ankle instability
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Meniscus Tear
Influence of Kinesio Tapping on Quadriceps Muscle Peak Torque and Bioelectrical Activity After Meniscectomy
A Pretest post-test control group design will be used to investigate the effect of kinesio taping on electrical activity and peak torque of the quadriceps femoris muscle during concentric and eccentric contraction after…
- Trial name
- NCT05715177
- Testing
- Cura Kinesio-taping
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- University of Jazan
Pain, Postoperative, Muscle Weakness
Low-Volume Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block With Dexamethasone vs Standard-Volume PENG Block After Total Hip Arthroplasty
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two regimens of the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block, an ultrasound-guided injection of local anaesthetic targeting the nerves supplying the front of the hip joint, for…
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Muscle Weakness, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
- Trial name
- NCT07855341
- Testing
- Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block, Bupivacaine, Dexamethasone
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Critical Illness Myopathy, Respiration, Artificial
Electrical Stimulation of the Quadriceps and Diaphragm in Critically Ill Patients
Subjects in MV will be included, divided into 3 groups: (a) Control Group (CG), (b) Stimulation of Quadriceps (Quadriceps Group - QG), (c) Stimulation of Diaphragm (Diaphragm Group - DG).
- Trial name
- NCT03352102
- Testing
- Electrical stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Pericles Almeida Delfino Duarte
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation
Effectiveness of a Session of Analgesic Electrostimulation (Invasive and Non-invasive) Applied to the Quadriceps Muscle in Patients After Knee Surgery.
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most prevalent injuries in the musculoskeletal system. Consequently, its surgical reconstruction is among the most commonly performed procedures in current clinical…
- Trial name
- NCT06910150
- Testing
- Non-invasive analgesic electrostimulation, Invasive analgesic electrostimulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field, Whole Body Vibration
Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Versus Whole Body Vibration on Quadriceps Strength Post Burn
The purpose of the study is to evaluate which is more effective pulsed electromagnetic field therapy or whole-body vibration on quadriceps strength after chronic burn
- Conditions
- Pulsed Electromagnetic Field, Whole Body Vibration, Burns
- Trial name
- NCT06662552
- Testing
- whole body vibration using crazy fit machine, Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, traditional physical therapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Quality of Life
The Effect of Different Russian Current Parameters on MVIC Contraction of the Quadriceps Muscle Among University of Sharjah Students.
The study aims to investigate the effect of different Russian current parameters on maximum voluntary isometric contraction of the quadriceps muscle among University of Sharjah students.
- Trial name
- NCT05303181
- Testing
- Russian Current
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sharjah
Effects of Unilateral Quadriceps Static Stretching on Muscle Strength and Jumping Performance
Time Course of Responses to Unilateral Quadriceps Static Stretching
This study investigated whether unilateral static stretching of the quadriceps muscles produces immediate and short-term changes in muscle strength and jumping performance in both the stretched and unstretched legs.
- Trial name
- NCT07860944
- Testing
- Unilateral Quadriceps Static Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- İbrahim Dündar
COPD, COPD Exacerbation
Evaluation of Utility Quadriceps Magnetic Stimulation in COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Patients After Hospital Exacerbation
The aims of this study are:1.To evaluate the utility of quadriceps RMNMS (repetitive magnetic neuromuscular stimulation) in the evolution of COPD patients after hospital admission for acute exacerbation.2 To evaluate the time…
- Trial name
- COPD (NCT01264978)
- Testing
- Repetitive magnetic stimulation of the quadriceps muscle
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Cruces
Amputation, Transtibial Amputation - Unilateral
The Relationship of Quadriceps and Hamstring Strength on Timed up and go Scores in Transtibial Amputees
To investigate the correlation between the effect of quadriceps and hamstring strength on timed up and go scores in adults with tarns - tibial amputation
- Conditions
- Amputation, Transtibial Amputation - Unilateral, Quadriceps Muscle Strength, Hamstring Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07067203
- Testing
- Lafayette hand held dynamometer, Timed up and Go test
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
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.