Clinical trials: Quadriceps Muscle Function
Patellofemoral Disorder, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Efficacy of Patellar Taping and Electromyographic Biofeedback Training at Various Knee Angles on Quadriceps Strength and Functional Performance in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
This study compared the effects of patellar taping and electromyographic-biofeedback (EMG-BF) guided isometric quadriceps strengthening at different knee angles in patello-femoral pain syndrome (PFPS).
- Trial name
- NCT05055284
- Testing
- Electromyographic-biofeedback guided (EMG-BF) isometric quadriceps strengthening with patellar taping five days a week for six weeks.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Majmaah University
Quadriceps Muscle Function
Central and Peripheral Changes in Quadriceps Femoris Function After Different Types of Isometric Strength Training
The purpose of this investigation is to examine the effects of 6-week unilateral isometric training interventions over quadriceps femoris on maximal strength and RFD-SF parameters and cortical excitability.
- Trial name
- NCT04624438
- Testing
- Isometric training with electromyostimulation, Isometric training with voluntary activation, Isometric training with combination of electromyostimulation and voluntary activation
- Where
- Serbia
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Belgrade
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
Effusion Joint
Effect of Therapeutic Joint Arthrocentesis on Pain and Quadriceps Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
This will be prospective study of patients with knee effusion associated with degenerative osteoarthritis or symptomatic primary total knee arthroplasty that undergo therapeutic joint arthrocentesis.
- Trial name
- NCT04146649
- Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado Joint Replacement
Muscle Strength
Mode Specific Effects of Isokinetic Training of Hamstring on Hamstring to Quadriceps Ratio
Mode specificity of eccentric and concentric isokinetic training have been examined in previous studies but with conflicting results.
- Trial name
- NCT05229367
- Testing
- Eccentric isokinetic training, Concentric isokinetic training
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Quadriceps Muscle
Effect of Antibacterial Mouthwash on Muscle Function in Healthy Young Men and Women
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of antibacterial mouthwash on muscle speed and power in healthy young men and women.
- Trial name
- NCT04095442
- Testing
- Cepacol, Tom's Natural Mouthwash
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Vascular Remodeling, Sedentary Behavior
Effect of Training Intensity on Microvascular Function
The aim of this trial is to investigate the effect of aerobic training intensity on muscle vascular function: continuous versus interval.
- Conditions
- Vascular Remodeling, Sedentary Behavior, Hemodynamic Rebound
- Trial name
- NCT07237854
- Testing
- Percutaneous muscle biopsies of the vastus lateralis (quadriceps), Measurement of the maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), Non-Invasive Cardiac Output Measurement (Innocor)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Libre de Bruxelles
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
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
ACL Tears
Characterizing Clinical and Biomechanical Contributions to Function Following ACL Reconstruction
Quantify differences in quadriceps function and gait biomechanics in individuals within 2 years of ACL reconstruction compared to a healthy comparison group and establish the feasibility of conducting a progressive strengthening…
- Trial name
- NCT03132987
- Testing
- Progressive strengthening program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Creighton University
Blood Flow Restriction
Eccentric Resistance Training With Blood Flow Restriction on Muscle Function
The study will determine the effects of adding blood flow restriction to eccentric training to assess whether this increases the improvements of muscle strength and size.
- Trial name
- NCT04977804
- Testing
- Exercise, Eccentric plus blood-flow restriction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Utah State University
Muscle Weakness, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
NM Balance Regulation With ULLS and Loss of Sleep
The goal of this trial is to learn about how restricted sleep and not bearing weight on the leg affects muscle strength and posture control.
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy, Sleep Disturbance
- Trial name
- NCT05956964
- Testing
- Sleep Restriction, Sleep Adequate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lance Bollinger
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
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
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
Tourniquets, Knee Arthroplasty, Total
Tourniquet Pressure in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
This proposed novel randomized control trial (RCT) seeks to address this gap in TKA protocol by gaining a better understanding of the relationship between tourniquet pressure and time, and intraoperative performance and…
- Conditions
- Tourniquets, Knee Arthroplasty, Total, Knee Replacement, Total
- Trial name
- NCT02830087
- Testing
- Tourniquet Cuff Pressure
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Patellar Tendon
Patellar Tendon Physiotheraphy Acute Effects Trial
This randomized controlled trial investigated the acute effects of different physiotherapy interventions applied to the patellar tendon.
- Trial name
- PTPAFT (NCT07315906)
- Testing
- Deep Friction Massage, Thermal Agent Application, Quadriceps Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Football Players
Efficacy of Plyometric Training Isometric Strength Training on Quadriceps Strength and Functional Performance.
This study aims to investigate the influence of an eight-week plyometric and quadriceps strength training program on muscular strength, sprint, and functional performance in collegiate football players.
- Trial name
- Isometric (NCT05056792)
- Testing
- Isometric strength training for 8 week, Conventional training
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Majmaah University
Age-Related Atrophy, Physical Disorder
Efficacy of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Geriatric Population
The decline in physical function and strength was seen by the nature of aging. The older adults often complain of fatigue. For these reasons, proper rehabilitation approaches should be used to ensure healthy life and to keep the…
- Trial name
- NCT03409575
- Testing
- 5 minutes stimulation, 10 minutes stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sevim ACARÖZ CANDAN
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Comparison of Repetitive Magnetic Stimulation and Exercise on Quadriceps Function in COPD
Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients develop leg weakness and a reduced walking capacity, due to reduced leg muscle oxygen-utilising capacity (OUC).
- Trial name
- NCT00737698
- Testing
- Exercise, Repetitive magnetic stimulation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London