Clinical trials: Strength Training
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Physical Therapy
The Effect of Various Strength Training Protocols in ACL Reconstructed Participants
The purpose of the study is to determine how two different blood flow restriction training programs used in conjunction with standard rehabilitation affect leg strength.
- Trial name
- NCT03364647
- Testing
- Arm A - blood flow restriction training, Arm B - standard of care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Brian W. Noehren
Blood Pressure, Vascular Function
Smartphone App-guided Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training for Lowering Systolic Blood Pressure
This clinical trial aims to assess the efficacy of inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) guided by a smartphone app vs. IMST delivered in a clinical research setting for lowering systolic blood pressure in adults 18 years…
- Conditions
- Blood Pressure, Vascular Function, Adherence, Treatment
- Trial name
- NCT06229873
- Testing
- App-Based Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training, Clinic-Based Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Spinal Cord Injury
Respiratory Resistance Training on Sleep Quality in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of a respiratory resistance trainer will increase respiratory muscle strength, improve sleep quality and improve quality of life in individuals with spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00629850
- Testing
- Powerlung Performer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Texas State University, San Marcos
Muscular Atrophy, Spinal
Progressive Strength Training in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
The proposed feasibility study is necessary to test if children and young adults will participate in and adhere to a 12-week, home-based, supervised progressive strength training exercise program and to obtain preliminary data…
- Trial name
- NCT01233817
- Testing
- Progressive strength training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Resistance Training, Healthy Participants Study
The Effect of Diathermy Therapy on Isolated Lumbar Extension (ILEX) Training
To evaluate the effectiveness of the Isolated Back Extension (ILEX) machine Myosom and examine the influence of preheating on resistance training, the investigators will recruit a cohort of 14 healthy individuals, including both…
- Trial name
- ILEX (NCT06852872)
- Testing
- CRET Therapy, ILEX training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Sarcopenia, Dynapenia
Omega-3 Supplementation and Resistance Training
The purpose of this project is to evaluate whether omega-3 fatty acid supplementation (combined eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid [EPA/DHA] supplement) augments the effects of a 12-week resistance training program in…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Dynapenia, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT02617511
- Testing
- Omega-3 Supplementation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Exercise Training
Impact of Muscle Temperature on Muscle Growth and Breakdown: Cooling During Resistance Training
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of human skeletal muscle temperature during resistance exercise on myogenic and proteolytic signaling.
- Trial name
- NCT05302791
- Testing
- Muscle Cooling, Resistance Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Exercise Training for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of 6 weeks of endurance or strength training and a wait list comparison condition on symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Trial name
- NCT00953654
- Testing
- Strength Training, Endurance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Georgia
Spinal Cord Injury
Lokomat Versus Strength Training in Chronic Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate whether gait specific robotic supported bodyweight supported treadmill training and lower extremity strength training have similar beneficial effects on walking function and other…
- Trial name
- NCT01087918
- Testing
- RAGT, Strength Training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Urinary Incontinence
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Women With and Without Injured Pelvic Floor Muscles
Although pregnancy and childbirth are associated with happiness and a positive life change for most women, it can also be considered as risk periods for injuries to the pelvic floor and development of pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT01069484
- Testing
- Postpartum pelvic floor muscle training
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
Multiple Sclerosis
Low Load Resistance Training Using Blood Flow Restriction for People With Multiple Sclerosis
The Primary Aim of this research study is to determine the feasibility of 8 weeks of physical therapy strengthening exercises using blood flow restriction (BFR) in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have moderate-to-severe…
- Trial name
- BFR-MS (NCT04633759)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Arthritis, Cancer
MoveStrong at Home: A Feasibility Study of a Model for Remote Delivery of Functional Strength and Balance Training Combined With Nutrition Education for Older Pre-frail Adults.
Sufficient muscle strength helps to get out of a chair and can prevent falls. Up to 30% of older adults experience age-related loss of muscle strength, which can lead to frailty and health instability.
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Lung Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04663685
- Testing
- Exercise program, Nutrition education
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Stroke
Strength Training for Skeletal Muscle Adaptation After Stroke
Chronically disabled stroke survivors experience accelerated skeletal muscle atrophy and other detrimental changes to muscle and surrounding tissues on the paretic side.
- Trial name
- NCT00827827
- Testing
- Exercise- Strength Training, Exercise- Stretching Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cerebral Palsy, Central Nervous System Diseases
Power Training Combined With Interval Treadmill Training
Ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP) experience walking limitations which negatively influence their ability to physically participate in day to day life.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Central Nervous System Diseases, Brain Damage, Chronic
- Trial name
- PT³ (NCT03625570)
- Testing
- Power training combined with interval treadmill training, Strength training combined with traditional treadmill training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
Osteoporosis
Effects of Exoskeleton-Assisted Gait Training on Bone Health and Quality of Life
This is a randomized clinical trial to quantify the effects of exoskeleton-assisted gait on the musculoskeletal system and health-related quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT02533713
- Testing
- Exoskeleton assisted gait training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Craig Hospital
Strength, Range of Motion
Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training vs Traditional Resistance Training Exercises Following ACLR Surgery
The main objective/s of the study is to compare the effectiveness of low load blood flow restriction training (LL-BFR) with traditional resistance training exercises (T-RT) at improving skeletal muscle hypertrophy, strength…
- Conditions
- Strength, Range of Motion, Pain-Knee, Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy
- Trial name
- NCT06480032
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction band
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abasyn University Peshawar
Aging
Metformin to Augment Strength Training Effective Response in Seniors (MASTERS)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a commonly prescribed drug, metformin, can enhance the benefits seen during resistance exercise such as increased muscle mass and strength.
- Trial name
- NCT02308228
- Testing
- Progressive Resistance Training, Metformin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Philip Kern
Sepsis
Project 4A: Inspiratory Muscle Training and Diaphragm Strength
Investigators will assess the effect of exercise on markers of inflammation and protein catabolism. This research study will further our understanding of how treating Chronic Critical illness (CCI) - related respiratory muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT02367170
- Testing
- Bilateral phrenic nerve stimulation and measurement of transdiaphragmatic pressure, Midazolam, Volitional Measurement of Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Presbylarynx
Respiratory Muscle Strength Training in Presbyphonia
Presbyphonia is an age-related voice disorder that affects more than 10 million people in the United States. Presbyphonia is characterized by vocal fold atrophy that impairs older individuals' ability to communicate, leading to…
- Trial name
- NCT03557775
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST), Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST), Voice Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Frail Elderly, Sedentary Lifestyle
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Outcomes in Older Adults
The University of Missouri's Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is an eight week strength training class for older adults.
- Trial name
- MU-SSSH (NCT03990415)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dana Duren