Clinical trials: Quadriceps Muscle
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Signaling Pathway Activation After Exercise in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Muscle weakness and atrophy are important consequences of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although resistance exercises increase strength and muscle mass in patients with COPD, the response to training appears to be…
- Trial name
- SIM (NCT01561625)
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Gait and Balance Parameters Before and After Parathyroidectomy in Patients With Primary Hyperparathyroidism
This study will evaluate how Quadriceps Femoris muscle fatigue protocol affect the spatio-temporal gait parameters, gait symmetry and balance in individuals with primary hyperparathyroidism before and after parathyroidectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT03713671
- Testing
- gait analysis
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital
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
Neuromuscular Fatigue, Exercise
Characterization of Hamstring and Quadriceps Neuromuscular Fatigue After Soccer Game
This is a monocentric study comparing hamstring and quadriceps neuromuscular fatigue after simulated soccer game, anaerobic and aerobic training sessions. The purpose of this study was: 1.
- Trial name
- QIF (NCT04943510)
- Testing
- Physical exercices
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Cardiac Surgery With Extracorporeal Circulation, Thoracic Surgery
Evaluation of the Prognostic Value of Preoperative Quadriceps and Respiratory Muscle Thickness by Ultrasound Measurement in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Patients
Cardiac and thoracic surgery are major procedures. In order to estimate the operative risk, many scores have been developed, including the Euroscore 2 in cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- MUSCA (NCT05412095)
- Testing
- Ultrasound of the abdominal wall muscles, Ultrasound quadricipital, Ultrasound of the diaphragm
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 301 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Muscle Tone, Muscle Strength
Pure Impact Treatment to Strengthen and Tone Abdomen, Quadriceps and Glutes Muscles
Open-label, non-randomized, prospective, single-center, self-controlled clinical study.
- Trial name
- NCT07094971
- Testing
- Pure Impact
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sofwave Medical LTD
Isometric Exercise, Exercise Training
Most Effective Knee Joint Angle Pair for Isometric Exercise
This study investigated the effects of isometric exercises applied to the quadriceps and hamstring muscles at different knee joint angles on balance, joint position sense, and functional performance in healthy individuals.
- Conditions
- Isometric Exercise, Exercise Training, Musculoskeletal Function, Balance, Proprioception, and Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07207135
- Testing
- Isometric Exercise at 15° and 90° Knee Angles, Isometric Exercise at 30° and 105° Knee Angles, Isometric Exercise at 45° and 120° Knee Angles
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Firat University
Electrical Stimulation
Angles of Knee and Hip Joints for Optimization of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle
Introduction: The muscle contractile effectiveness is influenced by the neural activation of the motor units, as well as its architecture and the elasticity of the myotendinous junction.
- Trial name
- NCT03822221
- Testing
- MVIC and NMES with hip at 85º and knee at 20º, MVIC and NMES with hip at 85º and knee at 60º, MVIC and NMES with hip at 0º and knee at 20º
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Healthy Volunteers, Neuromuscular Function
Eco-guided Neuromodulation of the Femoral Nerve on the Performance of Amateur Athletes.
This randomized crossover study aims to evaluate whether different percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) protocols produce changes in neuromuscular performance in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07719179
- Testing
- Theta Burst Protocol, 10-10-10 Protocol, 5-55 Protocol
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Amputation, Traumatic
Rectus Femoris Thickness Measurement in Unilateral Transtibial Amputated Prosthesis Users
Knee extension strengthening is one of the cornerstones of rehabilitation in prosthesis users with transtibial amputation. It is recommended in terms of increasing functional mobility, preventing the risk of fall and knee…
- Trial name
- NCT04262297
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- 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
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
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
Recovery Strategies After Simulated 400-meter Sprint in University Athletes
Effect of Combined Active Recovery and Foam Rolling Enhance Lactate Clearance and Reduce Muscle Soreness Following a Simulated Running Competition
This study investigates the effects of combining Active Recovery (AR) and Foam Rolling (FR) on blood lactate, heart rate, and muscle soreness in competitive 400-meter sprint athletes.
- Trial name
- ARFR (NCT07439523)
- Testing
- Active Recovery + Foam Rolling, Active Recovery Only
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Surabaya State University
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
Muscle Tightness
Effects of Foam Rolling Versus Stretching Exercises on Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Calf Muscle Length
This project will be Randomized control trial conducted to check the effects of foam rolling and stretching exercises on university sport's students so that we can have best treatment option for duration will be for 6 months…
- Trial name
- NCT05026931
- Testing
- Foam rolling, Stretching exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Using Imagery to Maintain Muscle Mass Gains in the Quadriceps
Maintaining Muscle Mass Gains
Mental imagery is effective for improving motor skills as well as increasing muscles strength and size. Strength is also maintained after immobilization of a muscles when engaging in imagery.
- Trial name
- NCT02621346
- Testing
- Imagery, Muscle Maintenance, Bicep Curls
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Resistance Training, Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
High Intensity Resistance Training With and Without Blood Flow Restriction in ACL Reconstruction
This study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from the ethical committee of riphah international university, Lahore.
- Conditions
- Resistance Training, Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Volleyball
- Trial name
- NCT06131047
- Testing
- High intensity Traditional Resistance Traning without Blood Flow Restriction, High intensity Traditional Resistance Traning with Blood Flow Restriction
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
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.