Clinical trials: Stretch
Healty Volunteers
This Study Explores Whether Static Stretching and Foam Rolling Intervention of the Calf (Dominant Leg) Can Improve Range of Motion and Balance Similarly to Treatments Applied to the Hamstring (Dominant Leg), Supporting the Concept of Myofascial Chains
This study explores the effects of static stretching (SS) and foam rolling (FR) on the knee's range of motion (ROM) and balance, with particular reference to their application to the calf muscles and their possible influence…
- Trial name
- NCT07112534
- Testing
- Static stretching, Foam rolling
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alberto Canzone
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
Striae Distensae
Clinical Evaluation of Using Intense Pulsed Light for Improving the Appearance of Striae Distensae
This trial is intended to evaluate the effect of IPL treatment on the Striae Distensae. The study hypothesis is that the SR580 applicator will improve the appearance of Striae Distensae by at least 1 point on the Global Aesthetic…
- Trial name
- NCT02452359
- Testing
- Venus Versa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Venus Concept
Pain Threshold
Endogenous Modulation of Pain and Stretch Tolerance
This study investigates the role of two endogenous inhibitory mechanisms; exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH) and a conditioning painful stimulus (CPM) on passive joint range of motion, passive resistive torque and pain…
- Trial name
- NCT03886883
- Testing
- Exercise induced hypoalgesia (EIH), Static stretch (SS), Rest
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College of Northern Denmark
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
Osteoarthritis
The Use of Compression Bandages in Total Knee Replacement Surgery
The use of compression bandages in elective orthopaedic knee surgery is well regarded, however, there is a lack of robust, well-designed evidence to support this.
- Trial name
- NCT02253680
- Testing
- Actico, short-stretch, inelastic dressing
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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
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
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
Stretch
The Effect of Stretching Exercises on Vascular Function, Blood Flow, and Walking Function in Middle and Older Adults
This study examines the relationship between circulation and walking speed after performing 8-week stretching exercises.
- Trial name
- NCT04871906
- Testing
- stretching exercises
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Skin Barrier to Water Loss, Skin Health
Apple Peptide Complex for Post-Surgical and Aesthetic Skin Recovery
This clinical study evaluates a topical botanical formulation for supporting skin recovery following invasive and non-invasive aesthetic procedures.
- Conditions
- Skin Barrier to Water Loss, Skin Health, Skin Discoloration, Skin Irritation
- Trial name
- APC-SKIN (NCT07807085)
- Testing
- Apple Peptide Complex Post-Aesthetic Care Protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Grow Out Oils Clinical Aromatherapy Company
Stiffness of Shoulder, Not Elsewhere Classified
Sleeper's and Adduction Stretch to Increase Shoulder ROM
The study aimed to compare the efficacy of modified sleeper stretch and modified cross-body adduction stretch in improving shoulder internal rotation range of motion and upper limb function.
- Trial name
- NCT05540301
- Testing
- Modified sleeper stretching, Modified cross-body adduction stretch
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Healthy
Diaphragm Stretching Increases Spine and Thoracic Mobility
Physical therapists have traditionally included various forms of manual therapy among the therapeutic approaches to spinal pathologies.
- Trial name
- NCT01753726
- Testing
- Diaphragm stretching.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
Hamstring Contractures
Percutaneous Microelectrolysis in Agility, Joint Range and Strength
Electrical stimulation has a wide range of clinical applications in rehabilitation, being used for activities such as strengthening, pain control, management of edema, or control of inflammation after injury or surgery.
- Trial name
- MEP (NCT04334772)
- Testing
- Muscle belly Microelectrolysis, Tendon Microelectrolysis, Stretching exercises
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quiropraxia y Equilibrio
Stretch Mark
Prevention and Treatment of Stretch Marks With Stratamark™
Stretch marks (striae distensae) are a form of scarring that is a natural result of pregnancy, obesity and in some instances occur due to puberty or steroid use.
- Trial name
- NCT03377231
- Testing
- Stratamark®
- Volunteers
- 272 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stratpharma AG
Pain Threshold
Efficacy of Stretching on Pain Sensitivity
The primary objective of this study is to determine the immediate efficiency of a six weeks regular stretching protocol on regional and distant pain sensitivity.
- Trial name
- NCT04919681
- Testing
- Stretch exercises
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College of Northern Denmark
Healthy Subjects (HS)
Effects of Foam Rolling, Foam Rolling with Dynamic Movement, and Static Stretching on Plantar Flexor Range of Motion and Tissue Properties in Healthy Participants
Each voluntary participant will be invited and tested at the Functional Assessment Laboratory. After reading and completing the informed consent document regarding our research and data processing, participants will be invited…
- Trial name
- NCT06877832
- Testing
- Static Stretching (SS), Foam Rolling (FR), Foam rolling with dynamic movement (FR-DM)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ewan Thomas
Healthy
Acute Effects of Static Stretching on the Knee Joint Position Sense of Soccer Players
The aim of this study was to investigate the acute effects of static stretching on the knee joint-position sense of soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT06691373
- Testing
- Static Stretching
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Fernando Pessoa
Gastrocnemius Tightness
Effectiveness of Gastrocnemius Stretching
The aims of this study are to: (1) determine muscle activation of the tibialis posterior muscle during different common gastrocnemius stretches and (2) radiographically quantify the tibial-calcaneal angle during the common…
- Trial name
- Gastroc (NCT05015088)
- Testing
- No interventions will be performed in this study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Regis University
Menstrual Cycle, Passive Stretching
Biomechanical Changes During Menstrual Cycle
The aim of the work is to assess the effect of the menstrual cycle on the biomechanical properties of the muscles. The study will be conducted among young women aged 20-25 with a regular menstrual cycle.
- Conditions
- Menstrual Cycle, Passive Stretching, Hamstring Muscles
- Trial name
- NCT03979326
- Testing
- Static stretching
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Silesia