Clinical trials: Stretch
Hamstring Muscle Tightness, Static Stretching
Fexibility and Jump Performance
This study was conducted to compare the effects of the static and Mulligan bent leg raise (BLR) techniques applied to address hamstring tightness on jumping performance.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Muscle Tightness, Static Stretching, Mulligan Mobilization, Jump Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07138950
- Testing
- Mulligan Bent Leg Raise (BLR) Technique, Static Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
Hamstring Flexibility, Hamstring Muscle Tightness
Effects of Combining PNF With NMES in Young Football Players
Hamstring muscle injuries are common in sports like football and often lead to extended periods of inactivity. This study aims to compare the effects of two different stretching programs on hamstring flexibility, with a secondary…
- Trial name
- PNF+NMES (NCT07075497)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), Contract-Relax PNF (crPNF)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Cervical and Lumbar Musculoskeletal Discomfort
Effects of GPR with K-Stretch Hammock on Posture and Musculoskeletal Discomfort
This study aims to evaluate the effects of Global Postural Reeducation (RPG) using the K-Stretch hammock on workers at San Jorge University who experience neck and lower back discomfort due to prolonged sitting.
- Trial name
- GPR-KS_PI24/47 (NCT06820073)
- Testing
- Global Postural Reeducation (RPG) using the K-Stretch hammock
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Jorge
Chronic Low-back Pain
Efficacy of Electrical Dry Needling in Pain, Sensitivity, Functionality and Quality of Life of Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
The main objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of electrical dry needling versus ischemic compression, analytical stretching and postural habits educational dossier in active myofascial trigger points in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT04804228
- Testing
- Electrical dry needling, Ischemic compression, analytical stretching and postural habits educational dossier
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Almeria
Hamstring Muscle Shortness and Elastographic Examination
Effects of Dry Needling, Static Stretching and IASTM in People With Hamstring Muscle Shortness
This randomized controlled trial compared the effects of dry needling, static stretching and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), each applied three times per week for four weeks, with a no-intervention control…
- Trial name
- NCT04118231
- Testing
- Dry needling, IASTM, Static stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Hamstring Contractures, Muscle Tightness
Immediate and 24-hour Effects of HyperVolt, Body Tempering, and Cupping Compared to Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of the HyperVolt percussive massage device, body tempering, and dry cupping to static stretching of the hamstrings of healthy adults aged 18-39 years on the active knee…
- Trial name
- NCT05793242
- Testing
- Hypervolt, Body Tempering, Dry cupping
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Neck Pain
Benefit of Adding Stretching to Standard Intervention For Patients With Nonspecific Mechanical Neck Pain
The purpose of this study is to assess the benefit of adding stretching exercises to cervical mobilization and cervical range of motion exercises on cervical range of motion, pain, pain threshold, level of disability and patient…
- Trial name
- NCT03194490
- Testing
- combined intervention group, The standard intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Proprioception, Neck
The Acute Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Cervical Range of Motion, Strength and Proprioception.
the aim of the study was to investigate the immediate influence of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on cervical range of motion, strength and proprioception
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT04045106)
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Patterns, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation stretching, Passive range of motion
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Postural; Defect
Efficacy of a Supervised Intervention Protocol on Rounded Shoulder Posture and Shoulder ROM Among Saudi Young Females
Shortening of pectoralis minor (PMi) muscle affects the scapular excursion that results in limited shoulder flexion range of motion (SFROM).
- Trial name
- NCT04686123
- Testing
- Active Stretching or Self-stretching exercises, Active strengthening Or Self-Strengthening exercises
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Plantar Fascitis
Shock Waves Therapy Combined With Leg Stretching in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a combination treatment consisting of ESWT and stretching of different muscles in the lower body compared to ESWT treatment alone in patients with plantar fasciitis.
- Trial name
- NCT06466616
- Testing
- Real stretching
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Muscle Relaxation
Stretching Isquiotibials in Water and on Land in Healthy Adutls
Comparison of therapeutic intervention to gain range of motion at the hip joint within therapeutic in water and on land. Stretching is a therapeutic maneuver used to increase the length of shortened soft tissue structures and…
- Trial name
- Flexibility (NCT03350880)
- Testing
- Flexibility training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do vale do São Francisco
Postmenopausal Disorder
Effects of Reflexology and Generalized Stretching in Postmenopausal Females.
To determine the combined Effects of reflexology and generalized stretching on insomnia, vasomotor symptoms and quality of life in postmenopausal females
- Trial name
- NCT06303297
- Testing
- REFLEXOLOGY, GENERALIZED STRETCHING
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Proprioceptive Disorders
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in the Flexibility and Strength of Flexor Muscles and Hamstrings
Introduction: The loss of normal values of ROM due to the lack of flexibility and strength in the hip flexors, quadriceps and hamstrings in soccer players can cause a loss of mobility of the hip and knee joint.
- Trial name
- NCT03875170
- Testing
- Experimental, Control
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
Aging
The Entorhinal Cortex and Aerobic Exercise in Aging
The overall goal of this study is to examine how regular exercise affects brain function, spatial memory, and virtual navigation. Participation in this research study will take approximately 4 months.
- Trial name
- ECE (NCT02775760)
- Testing
- Cardiovascular endurance, Strength, balance, and flexibility
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Low Back Pain
Comparative Analysis of DS and NMT on Pelvic Inclination in Early Middle-Aged Patients With Radicular Low Back Pain
Radicular low back pain (RLBP) is a common and debilitating condition characterized by nerve root irritation or compression, often resulting in altered biomechanics, muscular imbalances, and postural deviations such as anterior…
- Trial name
- NCT06997640
- Testing
- Dynamic Stretching Protocol, Neural Mobilization Technique Protoco
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Children Soccer Players
Conventional Warm-up on Physical Performance in Children Soccer Players
Considering the importance of an optimal warm-up to enhance performance in key soccer-related variables such as jump height, sprint speed, and ball kicking velocity, most available evidence to date has focused on youth and adult…
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT07310251)
- Testing
- conventional warm-up regarding to stretching warm-up
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica del Maule
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
Stretching, Control Condition
Acute Effects of Neurodynamic Stretching on Muscle-tendon Complex
Neurodynamic mobilization techniques are widely applied in rehabilitation and physiotherapy to enhance the mobility and function of peripheral nerves. Two main approaches are distinguished. Nerve tensioning and nerve flossing.
- Trial name
- ELASTRETCH (NCT07304765)
- Testing
- Maximal static stretching, Submaximal static stretching, Maximal neurodynamic tensioning
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Burgundy
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Yoga Improves Aerobic Fitness, Glycemia and Mood State and Reduces Abdominal Obesity
Stretching and flexibility exercise such as yoga and functional resistance exercise are two forms of exercise that are growing in popularity.
- Trial name
- PRISE (NCT02190136)
- Testing
- Protein whole foods, Protein Resistance Exercise Training, Protein Stretching/Yoga Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Skidmore College
Healthy
The Effects of Inter-set Stretching on Muscle Performance
Static passive muscle stretching, performed weekly, can increase muscle flexibility and range of motion. Typically, static stretching is performed either before starting specific exercises or at the end of a workout.
- Trial name
- NCT06791733
- Testing
- Passive static stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo