Clinical trials: Stiffness
Median Nerve, Neuromobilization
Effects of Neuromobilization on Median Nerve
The median nerve is a mixed nerve with motor and sensory functions in the upper extremity. It is observed that the median nerve slides longitudinally during upper extremity movements.
- Conditions
- Median Nerve, Neuromobilization, Stiffness
- Trial name
- NCT05569395
- Testing
- Neuro mobilization
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Bruxism, Post-isometric Relaxation Technique
The Effect of PIR and MRT on Muscle Stiffness and Pain in Individuals With Bruxism
Bruxism is a repetitive jaw muscle activity that occurs during sleep or while awake, characterized by teeth clenching or grinding.
- Conditions
- Bruxism, Post-isometric Relaxation Technique, Myofascial Release Technique
- Trial name
- NCT06450782
- Testing
- Post-isometric Relaxation Technique, Myofascial Release Technique, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Massage Effect
Shoulder Muscle Massage Shoulder Stiffness
The investigators investigated the effect and predictors of effectiveness of massage in the treatment of patients with posterior shoulder stiffness.
- Trial name
- NCT01022827
- Testing
- massage
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
The Effect of KT on Tissue Parameters
Myofascial pain is a concept that refers to pain from trigger points. The region of the upper trapezius muscle is the most common region of myofascial pain syndrome (MAS).
- Trial name
- KinesioTape (NCT06012305)
- Testing
- Taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Cystic Fibrosis
Assessment of Cognitive Function and Exercise Capacity in Cystic Fibrosis
No studies in the literature have investigated the simultaneous effects of cognitive function, exercise capacity and arterial stiffness in adult patients with CF.
- Trial name
- NCT06175182
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Hypertension, Systolic, Stiffness, Aortic
Sympathetic Regulation of Large Artery Stiffness in Humans With ISH
Stiffening of your blood vessels, particularly the large vessels from your heart (called the aorta and carotids) you age contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) such as heart attack and stroke.
- Trial name
- SELECT (NCT04423627)
- Testing
- Clonidine, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure Increased
The Influence of Dexmedetomidine Hypnosis on Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Volume, Brain Diffusion and 'Stiffness' Characteristics.
The primary goal is to quantify cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume, diffusion characteristics and mechanical properties of brain tissue at two states of arousal.
- Trial name
- NCT03757897
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Sedentary Behavior
Effect of Cocoa Supplementation and Aerobic Exercise on Pressure Parameters
This study evaluates the cocoa supplementation and aerobic exercise on central pressure and arterial stiffness parameters in physically inactive middle-aged individuals. 500mg capsules will be offered to all patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04732754
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise + Theobroma cocoa (AETC), Control Group (CG), Aerobic Exercise (AE)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul
Healthy, Healthy Participants
Acute Effects of Structured Exercise and Static Stretching on Vascular Function, Neuromuscular Performance, and Metabolic Regulation in Adults
This experimental study investigates the acute cardiovascular and vascular responses to a single session of resistance training, with and without additional static stretching, compared with a resting control condition.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Healthy Participants, Healthy Subjects (HS), Resistance Training Adaptation
- Trial name
- NCT07364149
- Testing
- Resistance Training, Resistance training + Static Stretching
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Other Instability of Joint, Shoulder Region, Strain of Shoulder Muscle (Disorder)
The Effects of Muscle Characteristics on the Control of Shoulder Complex During Functional Movements
The movement control of shoulder joint relies not only on the glenohumeral joint, but also the critical contributions from scapulothoracic joint.
- Conditions
- Other Instability of Joint, Shoulder Region, Strain of Shoulder Muscle (Disorder), Movement Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04176692
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tzu Chi University
Muscle Stiffness
Immediate Effects of Two IASTM Tools on Lower-Leg Tissue Stiffness and Ankle Mobility
This randomized controlled trial will investigate the immediate effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) performed with two different commercially available tools on posterior lower-leg tissue stiffness and…
- Trial name
- NCT07822594
- Testing
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Using a Higher-Cost Tool, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Using a Lower-Cost Tool
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Healthy Subjects
Evaluation of the Stiffness and Pressure Applied on the Lower Leg by a New Compression Bandage on Healthy Subjects
This study evaluates the stiffness and interface pressures of a new compression system URGOBD001 on healthy subjects, compares with a short stretch bandage and a multi component bandage.
- Trial name
- FUSION (NCT04159844)
- Testing
- URGOBD001, URGOBD001 associated with wading
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laboratoires URGO
Vascular Health, Autonomic Function
Vascular and Neuro-inflammatory Effects of Endurance Exercise Training in African Americans
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of endurance exercise training on arterial structure and function, and to examine potential mechanisms producing changes in arterial structure and function in young (18-35 years of…
- Trial name
- VINE (NCT01024634)
- Testing
- Endurance Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Gestational Diabetes
Relationship of Reduced Arterial Stiffness and Hs-CRP With GDM.
Research hypotheses 1. The arterial stiffness in pregnant women with gestational diabetes is reduced compared to healthy pregnant women. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT05479565
- Testing
- venous blood sample for determining the value of highly sensitive C-reactive C protein from serum
- Where
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Mostar
Blood Vessel Disease, Muscle Edema
The Influences of Single Chamber vs. Multi-chamber Blood Flow Restriction Cuffs
The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of single (SC) and multi-chamber (MC) blood flow restriction (BFR) cuff exercise on indices of arterial stiffness, muscle morphology, and participant perception.
- Trial name
- NCT06276673
- Testing
- Delfi
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Salisbury University
Glioma
Magnetic Resonance Elastography in Glioma: Exploring Tumor Stiffness and Adhesion
this study will investigate the relationship between tumor stiffness and adhesion in gliomas using MRE. By utilizing preoperative MRE and Intraoperative neuronavigation, followed by comprehensive molecular pathology analysis, we…
- Trial name
- NCT05990244
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Elastography, Assessment and Recording
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shengjing Hospital
Arterial Stiffness, Dysbiosis
Lifestyles, Arterial Aging and Intestinal Microbiota (MIVAS III Study)
This is an observational cross-sectional study whose objective is to analyse associations between the intestinal and salivate microbiota with lifestyles (eating patterns, physical activity, tobacco and alcohol consumption)…
- Trial name
- NCT04924907
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,015 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca
Obesity, Pre-hypertension
Low-intensity Resistance Exercise and Diet on Arterial Function and Blood Pressure
Obesity is a major risk factor for premature arterial abnormalities including high blood pressure and increased stiffness. Previous studies have shown that weight loss via lifestyle modifications is associated with a decrease in…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Pre-hypertension, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01371370
- Testing
- Resistance exercise training, Hypocaloric diet, Resistance exercise training & diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Endothelial Dysfunction
Effects of Tomato Sauce on Endothelial Dysfunction Induced by a High Fat Meal in Healthy Subjects
Several epidemiological and intervention studies suggest that a high dietary intake of tomatoes is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), while, low intake is associated with an increased incidence of CVD.
- Trial name
- VRPM (NCT01968369)
- Testing
- tomato sauce
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
Arterial Stiffness, Football Players
Arterial Stiffness Intercostal Muscle Oxygenation and Aerobic-Anaerobic Capacity in Elite American Football Players
American football has become an increasingly popular sport in Türkiye, and one of the key determinants of success in this discipline is the development of strong aerobic and anaerobic exercise capacities.
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Football Players, Muscle Oxygenation
- Trial name
- NCT07319962
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University