Clinical trials: Quadriceps Muscle Strength
Strength
Effect of Reverse Nordic Exercise on Vertical Jump in Youth Soccer Players
BACKGROUNDː The reverse nordic hamstring exercise is developed for the eccentric work of the rectus femoris. After performing Nordic exercise protocol (its original), the relationship between increased eccentric hamstring…
- Trial name
- NCT06086158
- Testing
- Nordic Reverse Protocol
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
Healthy
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Isokinetic Training
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) associated to an isokinetic training program in both young healthy men and women.
- Trial name
- NCT00512018
- Testing
- NMES, Isokinetic exercise
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
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
Knee Injuries
Electrostimulation in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is frequently injured, and it is the structure of the athlete´s knee which has the highest prevalence of reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT01633047
- Testing
- electrical stimulation, physical therapy exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Muscle Inhibition, Knee Injury Simulation
Quadriceps Motor Unit Adaptation to Simulated Knee Injury
This study investigates how simulated knee injury-via artificial joint effusion or deafferentation-affects quadriceps motor unit behavior in healthy young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06999057
- Testing
- Joint Effusion via 60 mL Sterile Saline, Intra-articular Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
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
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
Healthy Participants
Pain Inhibition With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the pain relieving effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation that is applied for the purpose of increasing muscle force output.
- Trial name
- NCT05280522
- Testing
- Volitional Contractions (VOL), Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), Noxious Electrical Stimulation (NXES)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New England
Muscle Strength, Healthy
Reference Equations and Normative Data for Isometric Quadriceps and Handgrip Muscles STrength in Southern European Populations - RESTart: a Multicentre Study
This observational study aims to learn about peripheral muscle strength in healthy adults and people with chronic respiratory diseases.
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Healthy, Chronic Respiratory Diseases
- Trial name
- RESTart (NCT07628530)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 2,815 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
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
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
Exergaming, Sedentary Behavior
Effect of Exergame-Based Exercise on Hamstring and Quadriceps Isokinetic Muscle Parameters
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of two different exercise methods (video-based game exercise group and real (non-game) exercise group) to increase knee strength in healthy individuals on muscle strength…
- Conditions
- Exergaming, Sedentary Behavior, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT06422234
- Testing
- Exergame, Game-free Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halic University
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
Old Age; Debility
Motor Imagery Training in Community Dwelling Elderly
An aging society is known as having at least 7% of its population aged 65 and older, whereas 14% or more known to be an aged nation.
- Trial name
- NCT04919044
- Testing
- Motor Imagery Training
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Knee Osteoarthritis, Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis
Assessment of Efficacy of Low Intensity Resistance Training in Women at Risk for Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis
The purpose of this study is to asses the efficacy of a 4 week low-intensity resistance training program with concurrent application of partial blood flow restriction (PBFR) to the exercising limbs to improve quadriceps strength…
- Trial name
- PBFR2 (NCT01440972)
- Testing
- partial blood flow restriction (PBFR), low intensity resistance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
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
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
Healthy Individuals
Low Load, High Gains: Blood Flow Restriction's Impact on Quadriceps Adaptations
Low-load resistance exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR-RE) presents a compelling alternative to high-load resistance exercise (HL-RE), particularly in scenarios where high loads are not feasible due to various limitations.
- Trial name
- NCT06746792
- Testing
- Low-load resistance exercise with blood flow restriction, High-load resistance exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
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
Healthy
Correlation of 6-Minute Walk Test and Neuromuscular Parameters in the Elderly
The six-minute walk test had been used to assessment the cardiopulmonary parameter in patients with lung and heart disease. And it has good reliability and validity.
- Trial name
- NCT00451737
- Testing
- Isokinetic test
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital