Clinical trials: Strength
Athletic Performance, Lower-Limb Strength Asymmetry
Effects of Unilateral Compound Training on Lower-Limb Strength Asymmetry and Athletic Performance in Female Handball Players
Lower-limb strength asymmetry is common among female handball players and may negatively affect athletic performance while increasing injury risk.
- Trial name
- UCT-HB (NCT07679815)
- Testing
- Unilateral Compound Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Gaziantep
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
Strength, Speed
Variable Resistance Versus Clubbell Exercises Among Badminton Player
The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore.
- Conditions
- Strength, Speed, Performance
- Trial name
- Badminton (NCT07753187)
- Testing
- Variable resistance training, Clubbell exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Healthy Volunteers, Muscle Strength
Effect of Single-Session HVPGS on Hand Grip Strength and Reaction Time in Healthy Individuals
The aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the immediate (acute) effects of a single session of High-Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation (HVPGS) on hand muscle strength and reaction time in healthy adults.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Muscle Strength, Reaction Time, Neuromuscular Function
- Trial name
- NCT07745829
- Testing
- High-Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation (HVPGS)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Cognition, Inflammation Biomarkers
Dietary Supplements and Middle Aged Women (Collagen & Omega)
This study will examine the effects of combining different types of dietary supplements on various aspects of health and wellbeing in middle aged women.
- Conditions
- Cognition, Inflammation Biomarkers, Bone Metabolism Biomarkers, Fatigue Symptom
- Trial name
- NCT07740967
- Testing
- Collagen peptides and omega-3
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loughborough University
Injury of Body Region, Performance Enhancement
Multicomponent Exercise Program Effects on Performance and Injury Reduction in Recreational Runners
Study aim was to evaluate effectiveness of two home-based exercise programs upon athletic performance, physical parameters and injury reduction in recreational runners.
- Conditions
- Injury of Body Region, Performance Enhancement, Aerobic Fitness (VO2max), Muscle Strength Development
- Trial name
- NCT07741539
- Testing
- Multicomponent Exercise Program, Traditional Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Resilience, Cognitive Function and Well-Being
Aging Resilience Through Microbiota Optimization and Regulation
Sarcopenia, characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength in older adults, is a key factor in health deterioration.
- Conditions
- Resilience, Cognitive Function and Well-Being, Muscle Function, Handgrip Strength Test, Insulin Sensitivity
- Trial name
- ARMOR (NCT06649981)
- Testing
- FMT capsule
- Where
- 2 sites in Chile
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gonzalo Jorquera, PhD
Cognition, Muscle Strength
Dietary Supplements and Middle Aged Women (Creatine)
This study will examine the effects of combining different types of dietary supplements on various aspects of health and wellbeing in middle aged women.
- Conditions
- Cognition, Muscle Strength, Fatigue Symptom, Blood Pressure and Augmentation Index
- Trial name
- NCT07729930
- Testing
- Creatine Monohydrate
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loughborough University
Strength Training Effects
Effect of Reverse Nordic Exercise on Countermovement in Youth Soccer Players
This pilot randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the preliminary effects and feasibility of a four-week Reverse Nordic Exercise program on countermovement jump performance in youth soccer players during the competitive…
- Trial name
- NCT07729085
- Testing
- Nordic Reverse Protocol
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance
HME Amino Acid Supplementation for Strength, Performance, and Recovery in Trained Adult Males
This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluates HME (Human Muscle Equivalent), a free-form amino acid supplement formulated to match the amino acid composition of human skeletal muscle, taken at its Health Canada licensed dose…
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance, Resistance Training
- Trial name
- NCT07715201
- Testing
- HME (Human Muscle Equivalent)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Orivian inc
Strength Training Adaptations
Neuromuscular and Structural Effects of Using Stretching During the Recovery Phase Between Sets of Upper and Lower-body Strength Training
Neuromuscular and structural effects of using stretching during the recovery phase between sets of upper and lower-body strength training
- Trial name
- NCT07723768
- Testing
- Neuromuscular and structural effects of using ANTAGONISTS stretching during the recovery phase between sets of upper and lower-body strength training, Neuromuscular and structural effects of using AGONISTS stretching during the recovery phase between sets of upper and lower-body strength training, Neuromuscular and structural effects of using NOT stretching during the recovery phase between sets of upper and lower-body strength training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
Sciatic Leg Pain, Hamstring Muscle Tightness
Acute Effects of Neurodynamics on Strength and Endurance in Athletes
This study explores the acute effects of neurodynamics, an intervention commonly used by physical therapist to improve nerve mobility and decrease pain, on the strength and muscular endurance in the athletic population.
- Conditions
- Sciatic Leg Pain, Hamstring Muscle Tightness, Hamstring Muscle Strain, Hamstring Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07721220
- Testing
- Sciatic Slider, Sciatic Tensioner, Mechanically loaded neurodynamic sciatic floss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- High Point University
Flexibility, Strength Training Effects
Comparison of the Effects of Static Stretching and Full Range of Motion Strength Training on Posterior Band Flexibility
The study will be conducted in 2025. The methods used in the study are non-invasive methods. One study group will perform 2 series of static stretching of the posterior band once a week.
- Conditions
- Flexibility, Strength Training Effects, Static Stretching
- Trial name
- NCT07061041
- Testing
- Strength training, Streching group
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education
Neuromuscular Function, Postural Balance
"Muscle Strength, Balance, and Core Endurance in Elite Adolescent Rowers: A Cross-Sectional Study"
This study aims to investigate the relationship between lower extremity isokinetic strength, dynamic balance, and core muscle endurance in elite adolescent rowers aged 16-18.
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Function, Postural Balance, Core Stability, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- REBCORE (NCT07077993)
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Athletic Performance, Volleyball
Acute Effects of Bilateral Versus Unilateral Isometric Conditioning Activity on Jump Performance in Volleyball Players
This randomized crossover trial investigates the acute effects of bilateral and unilateral isometric conditioning activity on bilateral and unilateral jump performance in highly trained male volleyball players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Volleyball, Isometric Strength Training, Post Activation Potentiation
- Trial name
- BI-UNI ICA (NCT07709104)
- Testing
- Bilateral Isometric Conditioning Activity, Unilateral Isometric Conditioning Activity, Low-Intensity Treadmill Walking
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Athletic Performance, Soccer
Acute Effects of Isometric Conditioning on Sprint, Jump and Change of Direction Performance in Youth Soccer Players
This study aims to examine the acute effects of an isometric conditioning activity on sprinting, jumping, and change-of-direction performance in elite youth soccer players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Soccer, Isometric Strength Training
- Trial name
- NCT07482254
- Testing
- Isometric Conditioning Activity, Control Condition
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance
Nordic vs Blood Flow Restriction Nordic Exercise in Elite Female Pole Vaulters
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of Nordic Hamstring Exercise (NHE) and Blood Flow Restriction-assisted Nordic Hamstring Exercise (BFR-NHE) on hamstring muscle strength, muscle morphology…
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance, Hamstring Adaptation, Sports Injury Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT07705698
- Testing
- Nordic Hamstring Exercise, Blood Flow Restriction-Assisted Nordic Hamstring Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Toros University
Muscle Hypotrophy, Exercise Performance
Resistance Training Adaptations and Caffeine Intake
This parallel-group, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigates the effects of three different caffeine supplementation strategies on resistance training-induced adaptations in 120 caffeine-naive, inactive…
- Conditions
- Muscle Hypotrophy, Exercise Performance, Muscle Strength, Adaptation
- Trial name
- NCT07410195
- Testing
- Caffeine (Constant Daily Dose), Caffeine (Escalating Dose), Caffeine (Training Days Only)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Athletic Performance, Functional Movement
Functional Movement, Balance, and Strength in Professional and Amateur Soccer Players
This observational comparative study aims to evaluate differences in functional movement quality, dynamic balance, lower extremity muscle strength, and jumping performance between professional and amateur male soccer players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Functional Movement, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07702370
- Testing
- Physical Performance Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
Hearing Loss, Bilateral Sensorineural, Pulmonary Function
Comparison of Pulmonary Functions and Respiratory Muscle Strength Between Children With Hearing Impairment and Healthy Peers
This study aims to compare pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength between children with hearing impairment and their healthy peers.
- Conditions
- Hearing Loss, Bilateral Sensorineural, Pulmonary Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Children
- Trial name
- NCT07421349
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University