Clinical trials: Strength, Muscle
Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength Measurement
Evaluation of Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength in Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence
Pelvic floor muscle strength will be measured in women with stress urinary incontinence using superficial EMG, intravaginal EMG, and digital palpation.
- Trial name
- NCT07320573
- Testing
- Electromyography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital
Forearm Muscle Strength, Radial Bone Health
SUPERVISED RESISTANCE AND WEIGHT-BEARING EXERCISE IN INSTITUTIONALIZED OLDER ADULTS
This quasi-experimental controlled study evaluated the effects of a six-month supervised resistance and weight-bearing exercise program on forearm muscle strength and radial bone health in institutionalized older adults.
- Conditions
- Forearm Muscle Strength, Radial Bone Health, Institutionalized Older Adults Keywords / MeSH
- Trial name
- SRWBE (NCT07831031)
- Testing
- Forearm-Focused Resistance and Upper-Extremity Weight-Bearing Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Hypertrophy, Muscle Strength
Applicability of Tissue Flossing for Blood Flow Restriction in the Upper Limb: Reliability and Performance Analysis
Blood flow restriction (BFR) is a widely studied technique that combines low-intensity exercise with vascular occlusion, resulting in muscular benefits.
- Trial name
- NCT06512961
- Testing
- Tissue Flossing, Blood Flow Restriction Cuff, Training Protocol
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paulista University
Hypertrophy, Muscle Strength
Reliability and Performance Analysis of the Use of Tissue Flossing for Blood Flow Restriction.
Blood flow restriction (RFS) is a widely studied technique that combines low-intensity exercise with vascular occlusion, resulting in muscular benefits.
- Trial name
- NCT06075901
- Testing
- Tissue Flossing, Blood Flow Restriction Cuff, Training Protocol
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paulista University
Muscle Strength, Hypertrophy
Effect of Cross-Education in Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Training on Lower Limbs in Older Women
Unilateral resistance training has been shown to promote strength adaptations in the directly trained limb and also improve strength in the contralateral limb, a phenomenon known as cross-education (CE), with more pronounced…
- Trial name
- NCT07155967
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Cuff
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paulista University
Critical Illness, Covid19
Body Composition Study in Critically Ill Patients-Extended to COVID-19
Muscle loss (ultrasound quadricep muscle) and muscle strength (handgrip and knee extension strength) will be compared between COVID-19 and non COVID-19 critically ill patients.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Covid19, Muscle Atrophy, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- COVID-MUSCLE (NCT04849624)
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Muscle Mass and Strength
Effects of Resistance Exercise Among TGD Individuals Initiating Estrogen-Based Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy
Estrogen-dominant gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is standard of care for transgender women and gender-diverse individuals and typically consists of estrogen together with anti-androgen/ testosterone therapy.
- Trial name
- STRENGTH (NCT07400419)
- Testing
- Resistance Exercise Program, Nutrition and Exercise Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Obesity & Overweight, Muscle Mass and Strength
Effects of Dietary Supplements on Muscle Mass and Function While Using GLP-1 Medication
This pilot study will examine whether daily protein supplementation with or without a mixture of culinary spices can help preserve muscle mass and function in adults who are using GLP-1 medications for weight management.
- Conditions
- Obesity & Overweight, Muscle Mass and Strength, Muscle Function
- Trial name
- NCT07806838
- Testing
- Whey Protein Supplementation, Mixed Spice Capsules
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Muscle Strength, Physical Endurance
Caffeine Supplementation and Strength Endurance in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Athletes
This study investigated the acute effects of ingesting 400 mg of caffeine administered 30 minutes before Brazilian jiu-jitsu-specific strength endurance tests.
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Physical Endurance, Exercise
- Trial name
- CAF-BJJ (NCT07479875)
- Testing
- Caffeine
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
Lower-Limb Asymmetry, Athletic Performance
Strength- and Velocity-Oriented Unilateral Training in Male Collegiate Team-Sport Players
This randomized, parallel-group study evaluated the effects of an 8-week unilateral resistance training program with strength- and velocity-oriented loading on limb-specific load-velocity relationships and lower-limb asymmetry in…
- Conditions
- Lower-Limb Asymmetry, Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07801885
- Testing
- Strength-Oriented Unilateral Resistance Training, Velocity-Oriented Unilateral Resistance Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South China Normal University
Healthy Aging, Exercise Therapy
Land vs. Water Exercises on Performance and Swimming Behavior in Older Adults
This study aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week combined land and aquatic exercise program (conducted 3 days per week) on physical performance, recreational swimming behaviors, and water-related risk perceptions in older…
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Exercise Therapy, Resistance Training, Hydrotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT07784205
- Testing
- 8-Week Beach and Aquatic Exercise Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Technical University
Athletic Performance, Shoulder Muscle Strength
Strong Kinesio Taping and Shoulder Performance
This study evaluated the immediate effects of Strong Kinesio Taping on shoulder muscle performance in professional male basketball players.
- Trial name
- StrongKinesio (NCT07786974)
- Testing
- Strong Kinesio Taping, No Taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Diabete Type 2, Muscle Strength
Metformin in Elderly Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Muscle Strength, Muscle Mass, and Physical Function: Positive or Negative Correlation?
With the accelerating aging process in China, sarcopenia has drawn increasing attention. Sarcopenia is an age-related geriatric syndrome characterized by reductions in muscle mass, muscle strength, and/or physical function.
- Conditions
- Diabete Type 2, Muscle Strength, Muscle Mass, Physical Function
- Trial name
- NCT07788378
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 290 people
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Stroke, Acute Stroke
Short Term Effects of Early Respiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Muscle Strength in Inpatient Acute Stroke
This study aims to determine the early effectiveness of combined high-intensity interval inspiratory and expiratory muscle training in hospitalized patients with acute stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Acute Stroke, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Respiratory Muscle Training
- Trial name
- NCT07770776
- Testing
- High-Intensity Interval Inspiratory and Expiratory Muscle Training (H-IIIEMT), Control Group
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Prof. R. D. Kandou General Hospital
Muscle Strength
The Effect od Beetroot Juice on Forearm Muscle Strength and Muscle EMG Activity After BloodFlow Restriction
The primary aim of the current study is determine the effect of beetroot juice consumption on maximal grip strength and EMG muscle activity
- Trial name
- BFR_EMG (NCT06227091)
- Testing
- Beetroot juice
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
Frailty, Sarcopenia
Frailty and Muscle Strength Tests in Older Adults Undergoing Major Surgery
The goal of this observational study is to learn if simple tests for frailty and muscle strength can help predict which older adults (age 65 and older) are at higher risk for problems after major abdominal surgery.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Sarcopenia, Sarcopenia in Elderly, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT06988176
- Testing
- Frailty assessment, nutrition assessment, cognition assessment, muscle strength testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Sarcopenia, Physical Fitness
Swedish Physical Activity and Fitness Longitudinal Study
Aging means loss of strength, which can affect the ability to lead an active life and be independent. Physical activity can counteract the loss of strength to some extent, but individual differences are large and the mechanisms…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Physical Fitness, Muscle Strength, Dynapenia
- Trial name
- SPAF (NCT06496204)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 429 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
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
Muscle Hypertrophy, Muscle Strength
Hip Thrust Versus Back Squat Training in Untrained Adults
This study compared the effects of two lower-body resistance training exercises - the barbell back squat and the barbell hip thrust - on muscle growth and strength in untrained young adults.
- Trial name
- HTS (NCT07760220)
- Testing
- Resistance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Auburn University
Low Muscle Strength, Malnutrition
Efficacy of Oral Nutritional Supplement in Community-Dwelling Adults Following Acute Care
The study aims to determine the effects of Oral Nutritional Supplement (ONS) added to usual care on body weight compared with usual care alone in community-dwelling adults aged 55 years and older who are at risk of malnutrition…
- Trial name
- NCT07753239
- Testing
- ONS, Standard of Care (SOC)
- Where
- 7 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 304 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Nutrition