Clinical trials: Quadriceps Muscle Function
Total Knee Arthroplasty, Total Knee Arthroplasty Recovery
Femoral Triangle Block vs Adductor Canal Block on Early Quadriceps Function After Total Knee Arthroplasty
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of femoral triangle block (FTB) and adductor canal block (ACB) on early quadriceps function after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
- Conditions
- Total Knee Arthroplasty, Total Knee Arthroplasty Recovery, Total Knee Arthroplasty Postoperative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07524387
- Testing
- Femoral Triangle Block (FTB) Group, Adductor Canal Block (ACB) Group
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Social Medical Corporation Daiyukai
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
Knee Arthroplasty, Total
The Effect of Local Anesthetic Volume Within the Adductor Canal on Quadriceps Function Evaluated by Electromyography
Our aim is to investigate which components of the quadriceps femoris muscle are affected following an ACB with different volumes (10, 20 and 30 ml) of 1% lignocaine evaluated by electromyography.
- Trial name
- NCT02344589
- Testing
- Lidocaine, Saline
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ulrik Grevstad
Knee Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
Muscle Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery is a common procedure performed to reduce pain, improve function, and enhance the quality of life in patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT06096792
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Osteoarthritis
Functional Outcome in Two Types of Total Knee Replacement Surgery for People With Osteoarthritis
When performing total knee replacement surgery, the surgeon has a choice as to which type of surgical technique to use. The standard technique at the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh is the so-called 'medial parapatellar' exposure.
- Trial name
- NCT01576445
- Testing
- Mid-vastus approach, medial parapatellar approach
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Margaret University
Knee Arthritis Osteoarthritis, Balance Assessment
Popliteus and Quadriceps Muscle Thickness and Clinical Parameters in Knee Osteoarthritis
This study aims to examine the relationships between the ultrasonographic muscle thicknesses of the popliteus and quadriceps muscles and functional capacity, balance, and pain levels in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis…
- Trial name
- NCT07834827
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Preoperative Strength Training in Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty
The purpose of this study is to investigate if preoperative strength training will result in faster recovery and higher level of function six weeks after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
- Trial name
- NCT01647243
- Testing
- Preoperative strength training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
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
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
The Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Exercise on the Quadriceps in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
In our study, we aimed to compare the effects of functional electrical stimulation (FES) and an exercise program on quadriceps muscle strength and structural characteristics, as well as their impact on gait analysis, pain…
- Trial name
- NCT07309003
- Testing
- functional electrical stimulation (FES)
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Quadriceps Atrophy, ACL Reconstruction
Does Blood Flow Restriction Training Improve Quadriceps Function After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy (PT) plus BFR training compared to PT alone (without BFR training) after ACL reconstruction in patients who require extended limited weight bearing…
- Trial name
- NCT03096366
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction, Physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Knee Osteoarthritis
Effect of Hip Abductors Versus Knee Extensor Strengthening in Knee Osteoarthritis
This study will try to answer the following question: Would strengthening of hip abductors be equal to, or more effective than, knee extensors strengthening in improving pain, function and knee extensors isometric strength in…
- Trial name
- NCT04503304
- Testing
- Exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Knee Injuries
Effect of Electromyographic Biofeedback on Quadriceps Neuromuscular Function in Patients With Quadriceps Inhibition
Muscle inhibition prevents optimal contraction of the quadriceps muscle due to changes in the nervous system after knee joint injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02095223
- Testing
- Electromyographic Biofeedback, Traditional Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Emphysema
Analysing Peripheral Skeletal Muscle Function Before and After Endobronchial Valve Treatment
Rationale: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by a high prevalence of peripheral muscle dysfunction, which can have significant clinical consequences, including decreased exercise capacity, reduced…
- Trial name
- ENDURANCE (NCT06025500)
- Testing
- 31P-Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (31P-MRS)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
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
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
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Quadriceps Muscle Weakness
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation to Improve Quadriceps Muscle Function After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Quadriceps muscle dysfunction persists for years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and is related to poor self-reported outcomes, altered movement patterns and joint loading associated with post-traumatic…
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Quadriceps Muscle Weakness, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT04504344
- Testing
- Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) - Soterix Medical Inc, 1x1 tDCS (conventional)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Arcadia University
Hemiplegia
Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Quadriceps Muscle Architecture and Functional Abilities in Children With Hemiplegia
This study was done to investigate the effect of blood flow restriction in the lower limbs on: Strength of the quadriceps muscle, quadriceps muscle architecture (muscle thickness and pennation angle between muscle fibres)…
- Trial name
- NCT07648550
- Testing
- the selected physical therapy program, Blood Flow Restriction training
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Osteoarthrosis
Effect of Methylprednisolone on Quadriceps Muscle Function in Patients Undergoing Total Knee-arthroplasty
This study evaluates the pathophysiological effects of a single dose Methylprednisolone administered prior to total knee-arthroplasty (TKA).
- Trial name
- NCT02319343
- Testing
- Methylprednisolone, Isotonic Sodium Chloride
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Exercise Training, Osteoarthritis, Knee
Core Stabilization Exercises in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Exercise plays a key role in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, but there is no clear evidence on which type of exercise is most effective.
- Conditions
- Exercise Training, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Core Stability, Muscle Thickness of the Quadriceps Femoris
- Trial name
- NCT06621784
- Testing
- Core stabilization exercises, Classical exercise therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Postoperative Pain
Effect of Volume of Local Anesthetic for Adductor Canal Block on Quadriceps Muscle Function: A Dose Finding Study
Adductor canal block is commonly offered to provide pain relief following knee surgery with the hope that they cause less leg weakness than traditionally performed femoral nerve block.
- Trial name
- NCT02541552
- Testing
- Ropivacaine 0.5%
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's