Clinical trials: Stretch
Hamstring Injury
Immediate Impact of Lumbar Fascia Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility
Introduction: the hamstring muscles has a great tendency to decrease its extensibility, originating a pathology with a own clinical entity, the Short Hamstring Syndrome (SHS), in addition to other problems on adjacent structures.
- Trial name
- NCT04345055
- Testing
- Treatment of the lumbar fasciae
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Skin Texture Disorder, Photoaging
Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of the Mosaic Ultra Device
Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the Mosaic Ultra 1550nm system for the treatment of skin tone and texture, facial rejuvenation, photoaging, wrinkles, scars, stretch marks, acne vulgaris and hair loss.
- Conditions
- Skin Texture Disorder, Photoaging, Wrinkle, Scar
- Trial name
- NCT06117293
- Testing
- Mosaic
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CynosureLutronic
Cervical Flexibility, Stretch
Use of Different Electrophysical Agents in Cervical Region Flexibility Training of Healthy Individuals
60 healthy participants with right / left upper trapezoidal shortness based on volunteering will be included in the study. Participants were randomly divided into 4 groups; Traction and stretching exercises to group 1 (n = 15)…
- Conditions
- Cervical Flexibility, Stretch, Physical Therapy, Electrotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT04330313
- Testing
- Traction, Laser therapy, Hot pack
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Neck Pain
Immediate Effects Cervicothoracic Manipulation Versus Passive Upper Trapezius Stretch
The proposed project seeks to evaluate the influence of cervicothoracic (CT) manipulation and passive stretching to the upper trapezius on pressure pain thresholds and range of motion (ROM) in individuals without recent complain…
- Trial name
- NCT02552290
- Testing
- Upper Trapezius Stretch, Cervicothoracic manipulation, No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Healthy
The Effects of Hamstring Stretching With and Without Neural Load on Flexibility, Maximum Isometric Strength and Tibial Nerve Pressure Pain Threshold
The study will be carried out at the Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy of the University of Alcala. The study has been approved by the Animal Research and Experimentation Ethics Committee of the University of Alcalá.
- Trial name
- NCT05344586
- Testing
- Hamstring stretching program with neural load, Hamstring stretching program without neural load
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Jaén
Sports Physical Therapy
Dynamic vs. PNF Quadriceps Stretching in Cyclists
Following an initial assessment, 30 professional cyclists will be divided into two groups (1:1). PNF stretching will be applied to the Quadriceps muscles of the participants in Group A, while Group B will perform dynamic…
- Trial name
- NCT07164729
- Testing
- PNF Stretching, Dynamic Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Static Stretching
Acute Effects of Static Stretching Intensity and Duration on Muscle Viscoelastic Properties and Proprioception
The purpose of this study is to compare the acute effects of different duration and intensity of static stretching exercises on the viscoelastic properties of the hamstring muscle and the knee proprioception.
- Trial name
- NCT04182139
- Testing
- Static Stretching Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Heel Pain: Multisegment Foot Motion and Muscle Function, FFI Translation, and Evaluation of Treatments
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition of plantar heel pain (PHP) that leads to pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life, especially among active adults aged 25 to 65.
- Trial name
- NCT03161314
- Testing
- Strengthening exercises, Stretching exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Overuse Injury, Repetitive Strain Injury
Measuring the Feasibility and the Effects of Chair Massage on Pain and Discomfort in the Cardiac Sonographer
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the effects of chair massage and/or chair massage with stretching may reduce musculoskeletal pain and discomfort related symptoms associated with the job duties of a cardiac…
- Trial name
- NCT00975026
- Testing
- Massages ± Stretches
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
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
Healthy, Adult
Effect of Therapeutic Techniques on Leg Stretching in Healthy Subjects
There are physiotherapy techniques, known as lumbar mobilization, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, massage therapy, windsheets and foam roller that present good results in stretching the legs.
- Trial name
- NCT03958084
- Testing
- Straight Leg Raise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alessandro Haupenthal
Motivation, Sports Physical Therapy
Motivation as a Strategy for Adherence to a Stretching Program for Basketball Players
Background: Basketball is considered a medium-high injury sport, because of the mechanisms of injury, which can be acute, by repetition mechanisms or by overload.
- Conditions
- Motivation, Sports Physical Therapy, Muscle Tightness
- Trial name
- MOTBAS (NCT05499338)
- Testing
- Stretching program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness
Vibration Rolling, Non- Vibration Rolling,and Static Stretching for Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness
Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is an acute micro-trauma or inflammatory response experienced in the most runners; and, it concurrently impairs athletic performance and may increase the risk of sports injury.
- Trial name
- NCT03986242
- Testing
- rolling, Vibration rolling, static stretching
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Healthy
The Influence of Acute Static Stretching on the Ankle Joint-position Sense of Soccer Players
The aim of this study isto investigate the influence of acute static stretching on the ankle joint position sense of soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT06320977
- Testing
- Static Stretching
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Fernando Pessoa
Healthy
Investigation of the Acute Effect of Myofascial Release Techniques and Dynamic Stretch
Fascia is a connective tissue that contains a large amount of water and contains blood vessels, nerves that surround the muscles and connect the various structures of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT04324827
- Testing
- Graston Technique, Dynamic stretch exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Postpartum Complication
Effects of Scapular Posterior Tilt Exercises and Cross-Body Stretching in Postpartum Women With Rounded Shoulders
This study aims to compare the effects of scapular posterior tilt exercises and cross-body stretching on breastfeeding efficiency, latch quality, and posture in postpartum women with rounded shoulders.
- Trial name
- NCT07576296
- Testing
- Scapular Posterior Tilt exercises, Cross-Body Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Mental Health Issue
A Web-Based Gentle Body Stretching to Alleviate Loneliness and Improve Mental Fitness During COVID-19 Isolation Period
During the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals are having to stay at home in quarantine to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus.
- Trial name
- NCT04394013
- Testing
- Mindfulness intervention, Non-Mindfulness intervention
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Monash University Malaysia
Basketball Players, Stretching
Acute Effects of Passive and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching Techniques in Youth Basketball Players
The aim of this clinical trial is to learn the acute effects of passive stretching and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching techniques on agility, speed and lower extremity explosive strength in young…
- Conditions
- Basketball Players, Stretching, Physical Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06591052
- Testing
- Passive stretching, PNF stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Exercise Therapy
Post Exercise Recovery and FST
In this pilot study the focus is to assess the perceived impact of Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) on post-exercise recovery in University athletes.
- Trial name
- FST (NCT06522230)
- Testing
- Fascial Stretch Therapy
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Hamstring Tightness, Hamstring Injury Prevention
The Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Friction Massage in Hamstring Tightness Amongst Young Athletes of Pakistan
The ability of an individual to move smoothly depends on his flexibility, an attribute that enhances both safety and optimal physical activity.
- Trial name
- NCT03680300
- Testing
- Post Facilitation Stretch, Post Isometric Relaxation, Friction Massage
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isra University