Clinical trials: Shoulder Muscle Activation
Shoulder Muscle Activation, Surface Emg
Changes in Muscle Activation When Carrying Backpacks
To investigate change of shoulder muscles by measuring muscle activity according to the position of the backpack.
- Trial name
- NCT04869241
- Testing
- surface EMG
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bundang CHA Hospital
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Brace on Muscle Activation and Scapular Kinematics in Patients With Shoulder Impingement Syndrome and Rounded Shoulder Posture
Background: Rounded shoulder posture (RSP), associated with altered scapular kinematics and imbalance of muscle activation, is one of potential risks for shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) due to alignment deviation of scapula.
- Trial name
- NCT03667833
- Testing
- Shoulder brace
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Electromyography, Exercise
Investigation of Muscular Activation Levels Around the Scapula and Shoulder in Exercises Which Body Weight is Carried
Closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercises are exercises in which body weight is carried on the distal segment. It is considered advantageous and reliable in many respects compared to open kinetic chain exercises (OKC).
- Conditions
- Electromyography, Exercise, Exercise Therapy, Shoulder
- Trial name
- NCT05281900
- Testing
- Clinical Tests, MVIC measurements, Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Healthy Volunteers
Trapezius Muscle Activation During Bilateral Scapular Retraction and Shoulder External Rotation Under Kinetic Chain and Unstable Surface Conditions
This study aims to investigate the effects of performing the Bilateral Scapular Retraction with Shoulder External Rotation (BSR-SER) exercise under kinetic chain involvement and unstable surface conditions on trapezius muscle…
- Trial name
- BSR-SER (NCT07000773)
- Testing
- Bilateral Scapular Retraction with Shoulder External Rotation (BSR-SER) Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
Exercise, Healthy
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercise on Early Shoulder Muscle Activation in Healthy Individuals
The study explores the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercises combined with virtual reality (VR) motion capture system and concurrent feedback (CF), on early shoulder muscle activation in healthy…
- Trial name
- PNF (NCT06667115)
- Testing
- PNF exercise, PNF exercise with virtual reality gaming, PNF with concurrent feedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dominican University New York
Postural Malalignment, Forward Head Posture
Virtual Reality Versus Traditional Exercise on EMG Activity in Postural Malalignment
This study aims to investigate the immediate effects of virtual reality (VR)-based exercise compared with traditional Active free exercise on trapezius muscle activation in adults with and without postural malalignment.
- Conditions
- Postural Malalignment, Forward Head Posture, Rounded Shoulder Posture
- Trial name
- EMG (NCT07854678)
- Testing
- Virtual reality exercise, Active free Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hofstra University
Posterior Shoulder Tightness
The Effects of Eccentric-focused Exercise on Posterior Shoulder Tightness in Symptomatic Overhead Athletes
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of shoulder eccentric exercise training on shoulder mobility, rotator cuff strength, pain and dysfunction, scapular kinematics and muscle activation in symptomatic overhead…
- Trial name
- NCT05305196
- Testing
- Eccentric-focused exercises, Stretching exercises, Hot pack
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder
Muscle Architecture, Stiffness, and Neuromuscular Activation in Unilateral Adhesive Capsulitis
This prospective observational study examined muscle structure, stiffness, and activation in adults aged 40 to 70 years with unilateral adhesive capsulitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07905326
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Rotator Cuff Tears, Surgery
The Effect of Humeral Head Depressor Muscle Co-Activation Training in Terms of Functional Outcomes
Recent systematic reviews, and meta-analyses concluded that rotator cuff and scapular strengthening exercises should be included in rehabilitation programs for patients with middle-size rotator cuff muscle tear.
- Trial name
- NCT04154592
- Testing
- Humeral Head Depressor Muscle Co-Activation Training- Experimental Group, Control Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Shoulder Muscle Activation, Surface Emg
Changes in Shoulder Muscle Activation According to the Methods of Carrying Backpacks
To investigate change of shoulder muscles by measuring muscle activity according to the position of the backpack.
- Trial name
- NCT04879901
- Testing
- surface EMG
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CHA University
Muscle Activation
Latissimus Dorsi Activity During Different Exercises
This single-visit, laboratory study will quantify latissimus dorsi activation during standardized band/body-weight exercises commonly used in rehabilitation (e.g., standing bent-over row, inferior glide, seated press-up…
- Trial name
- L-DORSI-EMG (NCT07297771)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
The Effects of Dynamic Taping With Exercise on Neuromuscular Control in Individuals With Subacromial Impingement
Background: Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SIS) is the commonest disorder of the shoulder, accounting for 44%-65% of all complaints of shoulder pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05957952
- Testing
- Motor control exercise with dynamic taping, Motor control exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Thoracic Spine and Shoulder Kinematics and Muscle Activation in Rock Climbers With Shoulder Pain
Background and Purpose: Rock climbing has been a popular sport in recent years. Rock climbing includes various open-chain and closed-chain arm movements.
- Trial name
- NCT05950360
- Testing
- Electromagnetic tracking system, surface electromyography
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Female
Lymphedema Severity on Shoulder Joint Function and Muscle Activation Patterns in Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common complication affecting the upper extremity following breast cancer treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT05934695
- Testing
- Lymphedema severity stratification
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Ahram Canadian University
Chronic Shoulder Pain
Structure and Function of the Upper Trapezius and Its Role in Chronic Shoulder Pain: an Investigation of Kinematics, Morphology, Muscle Quality and Activation Distribution
Prior research has explored factors influencing muscle activation, including muscle thickness, fear avoidance beliefs (kinesiophobia), and somatosensory integration.
- Trial name
- NCT06472349
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Scapular Dyskinesis
The Activation of Serratus Anterior Muscle During the Plank Exercise
Scapular dyskinesia is a condition characterized by changes in the resting position or movement of the scapula, which can impair shoulder function.
- Trial name
- NCT06606405
- Testing
- scapular dyskinesis test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Berivan Beril Kılıç
Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Injuries
Electromyographic Analysis of Scapular Muscles During Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises
In shoulder rehabilitation, the inclusion of kinetic chain exercises is advocated in order to provide the necessary energy transfer to produce optimal force with minimal energy consumption.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Injuries, Activation, Patient
- Trial name
- NCT06274827
- Testing
- Superficial Electromyography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Non-specific Neck Pain, Playing Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Kinematics and Muscle Activation of Scapula in Upper String Players With Neck Pain
This study will analyze and compare scapular kinematics and muscle activation patterns between upper string musicians with and without neck pain during arm elevation and playing tasks (open strings, scales, musical pieces)…
- Trial name
- NCT07448857
- Testing
- motion capture system, surface electromyography
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain, Office Workers
Alterations in Central Control of Shoulder Muscles in Office Workers With Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain
Non-specific chronic neck pain (NCNP) is commonly seen in office workers. Individuals with NCNP not only demonstrate impaired neck movement control and muscle activation, but also show abnormal scapular kinematics and muscle…
- Conditions
- Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain, Office Workers, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Neuromuscular Control
- Trial name
- NCT05000177
- Testing
- 30-minute computer typing task, 30-minute rest
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Subacromial Impingement
Comparative Effects of Conscious Abdominal Contraction and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises
Subacromial pain syndrome is a general term used to describe pain which originates from the shoulder and can spread towards the neck or down the arm. It's the most common reason for shoulder pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06106048
- Testing
- Closed kinetic chain exercises, Abdominal contraction exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Sehat Medical Complex