Clinical trials: Quadriceps Muscle
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
ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Soft-tissue Quadriceps Autograft ACL-reconstruction in the Skeletally-immature vs. Hamstrings
To date, the use of the quadriceps tendon as an autograft option in primary paediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction has not been well studied.
- Trial name
- SQuASH (NCT03896464)
- Testing
- Soft tissue hamstring autograft, Quadriceps tendon autograft
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada, Japan
- Volunteers
- 352 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster 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
Patellofemoral Pain, PFP
Effects of Attentional Focus Strategies During Isokinetic Quadriceps Training on Strength and Functional Performance in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a multifactorial musculoskeletal condition that is common particularly among young and physically active individuals, negatively affecting activities of daily living and physical…
- Trial name
- NCT07384858
- Testing
- Internal focus group, External focus
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Stroke, Spasticity, Muscle
Impact of Muscular Fatigability on Spastic Co-contractions After Stroke Patients
This study evaluates the effects of an isokinetic fatigue protocol of the quadriceps on the amount of co-contractions of this last with the hamstrings during a maximal isometric flexion movement in hemiparetic stroke patients.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Spasticity, Muscle, Muscle Fatigue, Gait, Hemiplegic
- Trial name
- COCON (NCT03342820)
- Testing
- Muscle fatigue
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
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
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Saphenous Nerve Block Versus Femoral Nerve Block for Total Knee Arthroplasty
Currently, the regional anesthetic standard of care for total knee replacement surgery is combined spinal/epidural, with or without a femoral nerve block, or FNB.
- Trial name
- NCT01333943
- Testing
- Study Group: Experimental, Control Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Neck of Femur Fracture
PENG Versus Femoral Nerve Block in Neck of Femur Fracture
Neck of femur (NOF) fracture is a common presentation to the emergency department, particularly in our older population. NOF fracture is associated with a high social and economic cost with significant effects on patients'…
- Trial name
- NCT05002725
- Testing
- Lidocain
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University College Cork
Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness, Muscle Weakness
Early Assessment of Quadriceps Muscle Recovery by Dynamometry and 3D Ultrasound in Intensive Care Patients Under Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
Patients in intensive care often develop acquired muscle weakness (ICUAW or Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness) due to immobilization and muscle atrophy.
- Trial name
- DYNAMOREA (NCT07069959)
- Testing
- Early assessment of quadriceps muscle strength
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
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
Osteoarthritis Knees Both
Effects of Hip Abductors Strengthening In Knee Osteoarthritis
The aim of my study is to determine the effects of hip abductors strengthening and quadriceps strengthening in comparison with quadriceps strengthening alone in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT05272124
- Testing
- Hip Abductor Strengthening, Traditional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Total Knee Arthroplasty
The Influence of the Femoral Nerve Block on Quadriceps Strength
Total knee replacement is a frequent procedure in Québec's hospitals and the muscular strength of the quadriceps is the best indicator of the patient's functional recovery post surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01111513
- Testing
- 48-hour ropivacaine infusions, Single dose ropivacaine, Patient controlled analgesics
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Hopital de l'Enfant-Jesus
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Chronic Low-back Pain
High Frequency RF Current Effects on Muscle Pain and Function
The purpose of this study is to examine the acute and chronic effects of high frequency electrical current transfer (frequently called "TECAR") on pain and functional movement in individuals with a musculoskeletal injury or pain.
- Conditions
- Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, Chronic Low-back Pain, Hamstring Injury, Muscle; Injury, Quadriceps (Thigh)
- Trial name
- NCT05345015
- Testing
- Radiofrequency Energy Transfer, Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
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
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Robot-assisted Training
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the long-term effects of isokinetic rehabilitation training in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
- Trial name
- NCT06648486
- Testing
- With the assistance of wearable isokinetic training robot （ 7 children with SMA type II）
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Arthroplasty, Nerve Block
Sonography-guided Pericapsular Never Group Block for Hip Arthroplasty
In this study, the investigator will examine the efficacy of Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block in hip arthroplasty as a post-operative pain management technique, study the analgesia, opioid-sparing effects and motor-blocking…
- Conditions
- Arthroplasty, Nerve Block, Analgesia
- Trial name
- QUASH (NCT04480320)
- Testing
- pericapsular nerve group block
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou First People's Hospital
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
Cystic Fibrosis, Mucoviscidosis
Assessment of Quadriceps Muscle Electrostimulation Used in Patients Suffering From Cystic Fibrosis
This is an add-on, randomized, open label, clinical trial that evaluates the use of quadriceps electrostimulation as an additional retraining procedure in patients suffering from cystic fibrosis.
- Trial name
- STIMUCO (NCT00391703)
- Testing
- Electrostimulation programme: using a cycloergometer, Usual sport activity
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble