Clinical trials: Shoulder Muscle Activation
Shoulder and Upper Arm Injury
Contralateral Blood Flow Resistance Improves Scapular Muscle Activation During Pickleball Forehand Swings
Participants will perform table tennis, pickleball, and tennis swings while arm and leg muscles are analyzed with surface electromyography. Then blood flow resistance will be added to the non-swinging arm.
- Trial name
- NCT07728838
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's 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
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
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
Electromyography
Age-related Changes of Shoulder Muscles
A cross-sectional descriptive study, in which the surface electromyographic activity of five shoulder muscles was compared in three populations: older adults, middle-aged adults and young adults.
- Trial name
- SEMG (NCT02974452)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
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
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
Rotator Cuff Tears
Motions of the Bones and Activation of the Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle During Basic and Common Arm Movement
A comprehensive understanding of healthy shoulder motion is a valuable contribution to the academic literature and provides a basis of comparison for various shoulder pathologies and treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT04571268
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- More Foundation
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
Chronic Shoulder Pain
Adduction and Infraspinatus Activity in Shoulder Pain
The goal of this randomized crossover trial is to determine whether different levels of shoulder adduction pressure during an external rotation exercise change shoulder muscle activity in adults with chronic shoulder pain and…
- Trial name
- ISADER (NCT07765056)
- Testing
- Shoulder External Rotation With 0 mmHg Adduction Pressure, Shoulder External Rotation With 5 mmHg Adduction Pressure, Shoulder External Rotation With 10 mmHg Adduction Pressure
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de La Frontera
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
Migraine, Upper Extremity
Scapular Muscle Activation and Shoulder Performance in Migraine
Migraine is a significant health problem due to its high prevalence and substantial contribution to disability. Individuals with migraine have been reported to exhibit myofascial trigger points, increased pain sensitivity, and…
- Conditions
- Migraine, Upper Extremity, Muscle Activity
- Trial name
- NCT07656922
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt 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
Shoulder Disease
Selective Activation of the Infraspinatus During External Rotation Exercises in Participants With Rounded Shoulder Posture
The purpose of this prospective, cross-sectional study was to evaluate the selective activation of the infraspinatus during external rotation exercises in participants with rounded shoulder postures and compare the different…
- Trial name
- NCT06070909
- Testing
- The EMG activations
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Rounded Shoulder Posture
Immediate Effects of Different Stretching Methods for Pectoralis Minor Muscle
The aim of our study is to compare the effects of different stretching methods for the pectoralis minor (PM) muscle on scapula position, PM muscle length and scapular muscle activation in individuals with shoulder protraction.
- Trial name
- NCT06307899
- Testing
- Unilateral Corner Stretch, Manual Stretching, PNF Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi 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
Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Kinematics and Muscle Activation in Sport Climbers With Shoulder Pain
Sport climbing has recently become a highly popular sport and was included in the Summer Olympic Games 2021. Shoulder injury accounts for 15 to 20 percent of all sport climbing injuries, and it is the third most common problems…
- Trial name
- NCT05139654
- Testing
- Arm elevation in the scapular plane, Pull up with gymbar, Pull up with fingerboard
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 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
Muscle Activation, Electromyography
Analysis of Shoulder Muscle Activity During Isokinetic Evaluation of Rotators
The objective of this study is to assess the impact of different positions of the glenohumeral joint on the maximum muscle contraction of different shoulder muscles.
- Conditions
- Muscle Activation, Electromyography, Muscle Strength, Shoulder
- Trial name
- NCT04312529
- Testing
- Isokinetic test + EMG
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Liege
Surgery, Anterior Shoulder Instability
The Effects of Different Surgical Stabilization Methods in Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability
Shoulder instability is the inability to retain the humeral head in the glenoid fossa. The incidence of instability is 8.2 to 23.9 per 100,000 person-years with an estimated prevalence of 1.7%.
- Trial name
- SSM-SI (NCT06154460)
- Testing
- Laterjet Surgery, Reimplissage Surgery, Capsular Reconstruction
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University