Clinical trials: Stretch
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
Lymphedema
Assessment of 3M Oedema Reduction System in the Treatment of Lymphoedema Compared to Commercial Short-stretch Bandage
Objectives. The primary objective of the study is to assess volume reduction in the treatment of lymphoedematous legs and arms with compression bandaging.
- Trial name
- NCT01096589
- Testing
- 3M Coban 2 (Compression System), Comprilan
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Solventum US LLC
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
Shoulder Pain
Effects of a Pectoralis Minor Muscle Stretching Protocol
The purpose of this study is to verify the effects of a stretching protocol for the pectoralis minor muscle on its resting length and on the 3D kinematics of the scapula during arm flexion in asymptomatic subjects and patients…
- Trial name
- PMISP (NCT01956240)
- Testing
- Stretching-Asymptomatic subjects, Stretching-Subjects with shoulder pain
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Pregnancy Related, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Promoting Stretching Exercise to Reduce Cardiovascular Health Risk in Late Pregnant Women With Obesity
The purpose of this trial is to determine whether a stretching intervention is superior to a usual care control condition (moderate/vigorous activity 30 minutes daily, 5 days per week) for pregnant women from 27 to 37 gestational…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT04291560
- Testing
- Stretching Exercise Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Creatine Use and Muscle Stretching in Peripheral Artery Disease
To utilize near-infrared spectroscopy to investigate if the research device, which induces muscle stretching, and creatine loading impact submaximal exercise performance in aged and PAD patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04471792
- Testing
- Creatine monohydrate, Cellulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Post-stroke Elbow Spasticity
Assesment of Post-stroke Elbow Flexor Spasticity in Different Forearm Positions
Determination of which muscle is more spastic before injection of the botulinum toxin, and the application of the targeted treatment to that muscle results in more improvement in spasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT03563209
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
Multiple Sclerosis
Evaluation of a Spasticity Management Program for People With Multiple Sclerosis
This study will examine the impacts of two different methods of managing MS-related spasticity of the lower limbs. Both interventions will be presented via video teleconference in group classes consisting of exercises to reduce…
- Trial name
- STC (NCT03166930)
- Testing
- Spasticity Take Control, Stretching for People with MS: An Illustrated Manual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 232 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Multiple Sclerosis, Spasticity
Developing and Testing a Comprehensive MS Spasticity Management Program
This is a study to determine the impact of education and specific lower extremity stretches for MS-related spasticity. The study will evaluate the acceptance and efficacy of education and stretching using a randomized controlled…
- Trial name
- NCT02170779
- Testing
- Spasticity: Take Control, Usual care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Facial Injuries
Easy Stretch Toolkit: A Pilot Study
To research the use of a novel set of intraoral tools called the Easy Stretch Toolkit for the therapeutic management of facial burns and other facial disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT03423277
- Testing
- Easy Stretch Toolkit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Shoulder Pain
Changes in Subjects With Posterior Capsule Tightness
To identify biomechanical and sensibility changes in people with posterior capsule tightness in people with and without shoulder pain.
- Trial name
- NCT02353442
- Testing
- Posterior shoulder mobilizations, External rotators strengthening, Scapular squeezing
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Stretch Marks
Fractional Laser and Ultrasound for Striae Distensae
This was a prospective randomized controlled study comparing the efficacy of micro-focused ultrasound when used in conjunction with 1550-nm erbium-doped fractionated laser versus 1550-nm erbium-doped fractionated laser alone for…
- Trial name
- NCT01186848
- Testing
- Combination treatment, 1550-nm erbium-doped fractionated laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Plantar Fasciitis, Flatfoot
Foot and Ankle Range of Motion (Stretching) Apparatus
Range of motion at ankle joint and subtalar joint will be assessed before and after utilization of ARM device. The changes in range of motion will be recorded and compared to literature.
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis, Flatfoot, Calcaneus Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT00527748
- Testing
- Non-Measuring Ankle Exerciser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Stretch Marks, Striae Distensae
Topical Centella Asiatica and the Cosmetic Appearance of Stretch Marks
The purpose of this study is to clinically evaluate the efficacy, safety as well as patient satisfaction in the use of topical Centella asiatica (CA) on the cosmetic appearance of stretch marks.
- Conditions
- Stretch Marks, Striae Distensae, Cosmetic Appearance of Stretch Marks
- Trial name
- NCT02601105
- Testing
- Centella Asiatica Cream
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Stretch Marks, Striae
Trial Comparing Treatment of Tretinoin or Superficial Dermabrasion for Stretch Marks
This study aims to evaluate head-to-head the effectiveness of tretinoin 0.5% and superficial dermabrasion in subjects that have recent stretch marks.
- Conditions
- Stretch Marks, Striae, Treatment
- Trial name
- NCT01027793
- Testing
- Tretinoin cream 0.005%, Superficial Dermabrasion
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hexsel Dermatology Clinic
HIV
Exercise Training to Improve Brain Health in Older HIV+ Individuals
Management and treatment of older persons living with HIV (PLWH) (≥ 40 years old) is becoming increasingly more complex as a majority is greater than 40 years old.
- Trial name
- Ex/HIV (NCT02663934)
- Testing
- Exercise, Stretching and Social Interaction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
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
Healthy
Pain Modulatory Profiles in Stretching
The purpose of this study is to characterize immediate changes in pain sensitivity during stretching to the point of pain, stretching in a pain free range, and a cold water immersion task.
- Trial name
- NCT05891353
- Testing
- Cold Water Immersion, Pain Inducing Stretch, Pain Free Stretch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Efficacy Study of Mindfulness-Based Exercise for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This study will explore the relationship between changes in plasma cortisol and symptom reduction resulting from individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) participating in an 8-week program of mindfulness-based…
- Trial name
- NCT01462045
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Low-level Laser Therapy and Static Stretching in Knee Osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent and disabling disease. It is estimated that by 2030 the prevalence of symptomatic OA could reach 30% of the population above 60 years.
- Trial name
- NCT01738737
- Testing
- Active Laser, Stretching exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital