Clinical trials: Strength, Muscle
Spinal Cord Injury at C5-C7 Level With Incomplete Lesion
Use of Implanted Microstimulators for Decreasing Spasticity and Improving Motion Following Spinal Cord Injury
The primary aims of this study are to determine the safety of the RFM System (Alfred Mann Foundation, Santa Clarita, CA) in a patient with incomplete SCI and the effect of the RFM system on lower limb strength and spasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT00781833
- Testing
- Radio Frequency Microstimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- The Alfred E. Mann Foundation for Scientific Research
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Exertional Lower Leg Pain
Prevention of Injuries by an Exercise Program - a RCT
Overuse injuries are a major concern for physical active individuals. Study hypothesis is that an exercise programme based on known intrinsic risk factors can prevent overuse injuries in soldiers undergoing basic military…
- Trial name
- NCT00348647
- Testing
- physical training program to prevent injuries
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amager Hospital
Pes Cavus, Pes Planus
Analysing The Impact of Foot Arch Height on Leg Muscle Tone and Balance in Young Adults.
The goal of this observational study is to explore how the shape of the foot arch affects muscle tone, strength, and balance in healthy young adults aged 18-25, of all genders. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Conditions
- Pes Cavus, Pes Planus, Muscle Tone, Balance Assessment
- Trial name
- NCT07764393
- Testing
- Arch Height Index, Foot Posture Index, Single Leg Stance
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Accidental Falls, Loss of Muscle Strength
Interscanner Variation in Musculoskeletal Computed Tomography (CT) Measures
Maintaining strong muscles is important for the independence and quality of life in our older population. Strong muscles provide mobility and reduce the chance of falls that lead to injury.
- Trial name
- Interscanner (NCT00896415)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Osteoarthritis, Knee
The Effects of a Tourniquet in Total Knee Arthroplasty.
About 5000 total knee arthroplasties (TKA) are performed annually in Norway. Pain and reduced physical function is present in patients operated with TKA up to a year after surgery and about one of five patients are not satisfied…
- Trial name
- NCT03666598
- Testing
- Tourniquet
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Burns, Pediatric Burns
Resistance, Plyometric, and Combined Exercise Training in Children With Severe Burns
Children who experience severe burns may continue to have reduced muscle strength, power, balance, and physical function after their wounds have healed.
- Conditions
- Burns, Pediatric Burns, Burn Injury
- Trial name
- NCT07843355
- Testing
- Traditional Resistance Training, Plyometric Training, Combined Resistance and Plyometric Training
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Qassim University
Chronic Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Notch vs Midpoint Suprascapular Nerve PRF for Chronic Shoulder Pain
This study aims to compare the effects of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment of the suprascapular nerve using suprascapular notch and midpoint approaches on pain, shoulder function, and muscle strength in patients with chronic…
- Trial name
- SUPRA-PRF (NCT07502209)
- Testing
- PRF of the Suprascapular Nerve (Notch Approach), PRF of the Suprascapular Nerve (Midpoint Approach)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Muscle Strength
The Acute and Accumulative Effects of Snack Foods on Exercise Recovery
The purpose of the research is two-fold. One goal is to determine if post-exercise almond or cereal bar consumption can promote muscle gain as well as increasing muscular strength throughout an eight-week weight training program.
- Trial name
- NCT06363409
- Testing
- Cereal Bar as a recovery food snack, Almond
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- San Diego State University
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
Breast Cancer
Virtual Exercise on Elderly Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast cancer (BC) is the most common neoplasia. Frequent for women and half of the new cases occur in people over 65 years of age.
- Trial name
- NCT06432426
- Testing
- Virtual reality training group, Standard physical exercise group
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Acute Neuromuscular Responses to Aerobic Exercise in Elite Youth Gymnasts
Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise Intensity on Lower-Limb Muscle Strength and Power in Youth Gymnasts
This study investigates the acute effects of different aerobic exercise intensities on lower-limb muscle strength and power in elite male youth gymnasts.
- Trial name
- NCT07415395
- Testing
- High-Intensity Interval Training, Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training, Low-Intensity Steady-State Exercise
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chaoran Han
Protein Deficiency, Training Group, Sensitivity
Effects of a Recovery Supplement on Body Composition, Performance, Muscular Properties, and Wellbeing
The investigation will be conducted as a double blinded, randomized, parallel between treatment conditions comparison design with two different groups ingesting a different supplement each one.
- Conditions
- Protein Deficiency, Training Group, Sensitivity, Fatigue, Muscular Atrophy
- Trial name
- NCT05769101
- Testing
- Ingestion of a Post-Workout Supplement, Ingestion of a Maltodextrin Supplement
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Joel Puente
Anorexia Nervosa, Exercise
Training Intervention in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa
The scope of the STRONG_2 project is to investigate the effect of supervised exercise as add-on to standard of care (SOC), for patients with eating disorders (EDs).
- Trial name
- STRONG_2 (NCT04185727)
- Testing
- Supervised strength training
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital
Injury, Inflammation
Nutritional Supplement, Eccentric Exercise and Recovery
The objectives of this study are to assess the effectiveness of a nutritional supplement on muscle functional recovery following induced muscle damage from high intensity resistance exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT01444170
- Testing
- dicreatinol sulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Efficacy of Structured Progressive Training Exercise on Muscle Strength of Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
This study aims to find out if a specific exercise program helps patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). RA is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes pain, weakness, and reduced function in the joints and muscles.
- Trial name
- RA (NCT07487779)
- Testing
- Progressive Resistance Training
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Kufa University
Aging
Effects of Otago Exercise Combined With Short-Foot Exercise in Older Adults
The Otago Exercise Programme is a multicomponent exercise approach targeting strength, balance, and mobility in older adults. Short-foot exercises are designed to improve intrinsic foot muscle activation and medial longitudinal…
- Trial name
- NCT07870486
- Testing
- Otago Exercise Programme, Otago Exercise Programme + Short-Foot Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Respiratory Training in Hemodialysis Patients
Patients with chronic kidney disease in hemodialysis have complex syndrome with diverse effects on cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, musculoskeletal, immune and endocrine-metabolic systems.
- Trial name
- NCT03153124
- Testing
- Respiratory muscle training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
Arthropathy of Knee, Arthropathy of Hip
Pre-operative Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training in Total Joint Surgery
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate effects of respiratory strengthening exercises on breathing function, in people who have orthopedic surgery.
- Conditions
- Arthropathy of Knee, Arthropathy of Hip, Lower Extremity Fracture, Orthopedic Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05381818
- Testing
- Daily Inspiratory Muscle Training (dIMT), Acute Inspiratory Muscle Training (aIMT), Standard of Care (SOC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Myotonic Dystrophy 1
Effects of a Multiple Component Training Program on Muscles in Adults With Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
A strength and endurance training program was conducted in adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). Participants underwent a 12-week/18-session supervised training program consisted of 6 exercises: elbow flexion/extension…
- Trial name
- NCT04001920
- Testing
- Training program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Cynthia Gagnon
Healthy
Validation of a Digital Twin Performing Strength Training
Background: Muscular strength training interventions have long been a cornerstone in the prevention, non-surgical management and rehabilitation of the entire spectrum of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT04849923
- Testing
- Strength training session
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Silvio Lorenzetti