Clinical trials: Stretching
Cardiovascular Disease
The STRETCH Study: Distensibility on Endothelial-Dependent Vasoreactivity in Subjects With Systolic Hypertension
The primary objective of the double-blind segment is to compare effects of alagebrium vs placebo on change from baseline in endothelial function, as assessed by flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD).
- Trial name
- NCT00302250
- Testing
- ALT-711 (alagebrium chloride)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Synvista Therapeutics, Inc
Neck Pain, Dry Eye Syndromes
Effect of Exercises on Computer Vision Syndrome
Computer vision syndrome characterized as a complex of eye and vision problem related with activities which increase stress for close to vision.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Dry Eye Syndromes, Head Pain, Eye Strain
- Trial name
- NCT05414799
- Testing
- figure eight vision exercise, chin nodding, neck stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University
Shoulder Impingement
Opposite SI Joint Stretching for GIRD
The purpose of this study is to investigate if stretching the contralateral sacroiliac (SI) joint improves GIRD in baseball players.
- Trial name
- NCT03421535
- Testing
- Sleeper Stretch, Opposite SI joint Stretch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Romano Orthopaedic Center
Heart Failure，Congestive
Effects of Furosemide Plus Small HSS in Subjects With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
The investigators sought to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment with furosemide + HSS in terms of reduction of serum levels of some chosen markers of heart failure and the response in terms of these markers at a compensated…
- Trial name
- NCT04628325
- Testing
- Furosemide
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
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
Voice Fatigue, Voice Disorders
Straw Phonation Exercise Program for Pitch Extension
To investigate the change in fundamental frequency range and vocal fold stability achievable with vocal fold stretching exercise in human populations with high and low vocal activity
- Conditions
- Voice Fatigue, Voice Disorders, Voice Hoarseness
- Trial name
- SOVT (NCT05357222)
- Testing
- Straw phontion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Motor Activity
Effects of Pelvic Patterns of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in the Pelvic Floor Muscles
Specific patterns of PNF have been used in neurological and rheumatologic rehabilitation to improve trunk control and postural stability.
- Trial name
- NCT03484169
- Testing
- intervention group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Muscle Strength, Muscle Strength Dynamometer
Acute Effect of Static Stretching and Pilates Stretching on the Muscle Strength
Introduction: Studies have shown that static stretching performed immediately before strength exercises impairs performance. However, unlike static stretching, dynamic stretching performed immediately before muscular strength…
- Trial name
- NCT06151860
- Testing
- Static stretching, Pilates stretching
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual do Norte do Parana
Young Adults, Performance
Effects of Pilates Stretching on Flexibility, Strength, Power and Muscular Endurance
Introduction: The practice of stretching is commonly used in the preparation of activities and/or physical exercises that require some component of flexibility, strength, endurance and muscle power.
- Conditions
- Young Adults, Performance, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT05538520
- Testing
- Traditional Pilates, Pilates without stretching
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual do Norte do Parana
Peripheral Vascular Diseases
GORE-TEX PROPATEN Vascular Graft Study
To demonstrate equivalence in patency performance of GORE-TEX PROPATEN Vascular Grafts and Thin Walled GORE-TEX Stretch Vascular Grafts in a peripheral bypass application to support a claim of substantial equivalence.
- Trial name
- NCT00205790
- Testing
- Vascular graft
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- W.L.Gore & Associates
Cerebral Palsy
A Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of Treatment of Contractures With Mechanically Applied Stretch and Heat.
This study is looking at new ways to stretch knee contractures in children with cerebral palsy using a specially designed splint.
- Trial name
- NCT00281359
- Testing
- With heat, No heat
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District NHS Trust
Plantar Fascitis
Effects of Exercise Versus Exercise and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization for Plantar Fasciopathy Treatment
This study compares the addition instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) to a program of home strengthening and stretching exercises to see whether adding weekly IASTM treatments improves plantar fasciopathy pain and…
- Trial name
- NCT04162262
- Testing
- Instrumental-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), High-Load Strength Training, Plantar Flexor and Gastrocnemius Stretching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Imagination, Creative Thinking
Stretching the Mind: The Effect of Yoga on Children's Imagination and Creative Thinking
Background: This study was conducted to examine the effect of a yoga-based intervention program on children's imagination and creative thinking. Methods: The study was conducted using a randomized controlled experimental design.
- Trial name
- NCT07798817
- Testing
- Yoga-Based Intervention Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sinop University
Multiple Sclerosis
Remote Exercise Effects on Cognitive Processing Speed in Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Trial
Cognitive processing speed (CPS) impairment is prevalent, impactful, and poorly-managed in multiple sclerosis (MS). Upwards of 67% of patients present with MS-related CPS impairment, which is associated with poor everyday life…
- Trial name
- REACT-MS (NCT05344040)
- Testing
- Remotely Delivered and Supported Aerobic Walking Exercise Training, Remotely Delivered and Supported Stretching and Toning Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Muscle Disorder
Stretching Exercises Versus Thermotherapy on Restless Legs Syndrome Symptoms
To compare the effects of stretching exercises versus thermotherapy on RLS symptoms and sleep quality among pregnant women. Research hypotheses: Pregnant women who perform leg stretching exercises exhibit lower RLS symptoms…
- Trial name
- Exersize (NCT05261035)
- Testing
- stretching exercises, thermotherapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Low Back Pain, Athletic Injuries
Hamstring Viscoelasticity and Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent issue among adolescent rowers, particularly males aged 14 to 16 years, with a high lifetime prevalence (94%) and point prevalence (65%).
- Trial name
- NCT05939609
- Testing
- Ballistic Stretching Exercise, Extender Exercise, Kinesiotaping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Nisantasi University
Cerebral Palsy
Comparative Effects of Myofascial Stretch and Contract-relax in Children With Spastic cp
Cerebral palsy (CP) is primarily a neuromotor disorder that affects the development of movement, muscle tone and posture.It is one of the three most common lifelong developmental disabilities, the other two being autism and…
- Trial name
- NCT06292507
- Testing
- MYOFASCIAL STRETCH, CONTRACT-RELAX TECHNIQUE
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Sports Physical Therapy, Stretch
Comparative Effects of Lower Body Quadrant Neural Mobilization and Stretching in Collegiate Football Players
Neural mobilization (NM) refers to a therapeutic interventions that aim to directly or indirectly influence neural structures and adjacent tissues through manual techniques or exercise.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy, Stretch, Stretch Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06298851
- Testing
- Neural Mobilization Group (NMG), Dynamic Stretching Group (DSG), Static Stretching Group (SSG)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Shoulder Posterior Capsular Contracture
Youth Throwers Respond to Stretching
The purpose of this study is to document the rates of youth baseball player demographics, incidence of arm pain, usage of different pitch types, and degree of internal rotation contracture in the throwing versus the non-throwing…
- Trial name
- Safethrow (NCT01065181)
- Volunteers
- 1,261 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Metzger, Charles, M.D.
Assessment of Muscle Architecture and Tendon After Chronic Stretching Program
Assessment of Thigh Muscle After a Stretching Program
The purpose of this study is to establish, through ultrasound, measurements of the thigh muscles (Biceps Femoris and Vastus Lateralis)and the chronic effects of a static stretching program on the muscle-tendon unit these muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT01820351
- Testing
- static stretching exercise on 3 times a week during 8 weeks. Sets number: three of 30 seconds with intervals of equal duration
- Where
- Brazil
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro