Clinical trials: Stretch, open to volunteers
Smoking
Comparison of the Effects of Different Chest Techniques on University Students With Smoking Addiction
Smoking is a significant risk factor for heart, lung, and respiratory system diseases, and is particularly prevalent among young people and university students.
- Trial name
- NCT07488741
- Testing
- Chest PNF Techniques Group, Chest Mobility Exercises Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Yalova
Stretching, Control Condition
Hip Abduction and Adduction During Neurodynamic Stretching
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
- HIPROT (NCT07350434)
- Testing
- Maximal neurodynamic flossing
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Burgundy
Vertical Jump Performance
Stretching to Improve Jumping Performance
The study involves comparison of an 8-week plantar flexor stretching program to a shoulder stretching program for improving vertical jump performance in adolescent athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT06944652
- Testing
- Stretching
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
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
Muscle Stretching Exercise, Range of Motion, Articular
Comparison of Eccentric Exercise and Static Stretching on Muscle Flexibility
Background: Muscle flexibility is a fundamental physical quality for body development, daily life and sports activities, and also for maintaining muscle quality during aging.
- Trial name
- COEESS (NCT06469346)
- Testing
- Nordic Hamstring Eccentric Exercise Training, Passive Hamstring Static Stretching Training, Control Group
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de La Frontera
Restless Leg Syndrome
Effects of Static Stretching and Strength Training on Antenatal Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a prevalent sensorimotor disorder affecting pregnant women, particularly in the third trimester, and is associated with sleep disturbances, fatigue and reduced quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07642089
- Testing
- Static Stretching, Static Stretching + Strength Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International 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
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain (MTrP)
High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) on Myofascial Trigger Points.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of HILT on cervical flexibility and pain reduction in myofascial trigger points. The research will be carried out in the Physiotherapy laboratory of Andrés Bello University.
- Trial name
- HILT (NCT04445545)
- Testing
- High intensity laser therapy (HILT), Therapeutic Ultrasound (US), Stretching exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Chile
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quiropraxia y Equilibrio
Cervical Spine
The Cervical "STRETCH" Study
Neck pain and reduced cervical range of motion (ROM) are common musculoskeletal concerns that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life and daily routine.
- Trial name
- STRETCH (NCT07440030)
- Testing
- Guided Cervical Stretching Regimen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western University of Health Sciences
Physiotherapist
Clinical Approaches to Stretching Intensity in Post-Operative Knee Rehabilitation
This study aims to examine how physiotherapists determine stretching intensity during knee flexion exercises in post-operative rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- NCT06993909
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Hamstring Shortness
Acute Effects of Different Soft Tissue Techniques on Hamstring Tightness
Flexibility is one of the key components of health-related physical fitness and is influenced by various factors such as age, gender, joint structure, and muscle anatomy.
- Trial name
- NCT07260630
- Testing
- Stretching Group, Self-Myofascial Release, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Swimming, Stretch
Isometric Strength and Joint Mobility Profile in Elite Artistic Swimmers Across Competitive Categories
This cross-sectional observational study aims to establish reference values for joint mobility and isometric muscle strength in elite artistic swimmers across different competitive categories.
- Conditions
- Swimming, Stretch, Assessment, Self
- Trial name
- NCT07419412
- Testing
- Standardized Functional Performance Assessment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vigo
Hypertension
Stretching vs Walking for Lowering Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Traditionally, one of the ways to treat or prevent high blood pressure is to prescribe aerobic exercise training (i.e. brisk walking).
- Trial name
- NCT05252208
- Testing
- Stretching exercise, Walking exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy
Effects of High-Velocity Passive Stretch on Spasticity, Function, and Muscle Structure in Spastic CP Children
One of the traditional exercises applied to cerebral palsy (CP) is passive stretching exercises. Passive stretching exercises can be applied to these patients at various speeds.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT07007858
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Operant Conditioning of the Soleus Stretch Reflex in Adults With Cerebral Palsy
12 adults with spastic CP will complete 6 baseline sessions and 24 down conditioning sessions held 3 times/week. All clinical and physiological assessments collected at baseline will be reassessed after study completion, and…
- Trial name
- SRC-CP (NCT05571033)
- Testing
- Spinal reflex conditioning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Burke Medical Research Institute
Muscle Tone, Psychological State
Mandibular Stretching and 4-4-8 Breathing Exercises on Autonomic Nervous System Activity
Mandibular stretching exercises and breathing techniques may influence autonomic nervous system activity, muscle tone, and psychological state.
- Conditions
- Muscle Tone, Psychological State, Autonomic Nervous System
- Trial name
- MSE-BR (NCT07472010)
- Testing
- Mandibular Stretching Exercise, 4-4-8 Breathing Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mehin Mammadzada
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
Sedentary Lifestlye, Exercise
Yoga vs. Stretching-Strengthening: Physical Fitness in Sedentary Young Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if yoga or stretching-strengthening exercises are more effective in sedentary young adults who are currently healthy but at risk due to inactivity.
- Trial name
- NCT07680712
- Testing
- yoga group, stretching-strengthening group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Tension Headaches
Influence of Osteopathic Intervention on Cervical Muscles in Tension Headaches in Women
This study aims to understand whether there is any relationship between the intervention on the trapezius, sternocleidomastoid and suboccipital muscles in patients with chronic tension headaches.
- Trial name
- NCT06475248
- Testing
- Stretching technique, Inhibition of the suboccipital
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
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