Clinical trials: Stretching, open to volunteers
Stroke
Comparative Study of the Effects of Dry Needling and Botulinum Toxin Type A as a Treatment for Lower Limb Post-stroke Spasticity
This is a randomized parallel group clinical trial which will be conducted in three countries (Spain, Canada and Belgium) comparing Botulinum Toxin type A (BTX-A) and Dry Needling (DN) effectiveness for post-stroke spasticity in…
- Trial name
- STROKEPOC (NCT06296082)
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A, Dry Needling
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Cervical Radiculopathy
Mulligan Mobilization & Stretching Effects of Cervical
1. To evaluate the effectiveness of mulligan mobilization and stretching exercises in reducing pain in individuals with cervical radiculopathy. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT07045974
- Testing
- Group A-Mulligan Mobilization, Group B-Stretching Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
Comparison of the Immediate Effect of Passive vs. Passive-Active Hamstring Stretching on Flexibility in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether a combination of passive and active hamstring stretching (PAS) is more effective than passive stretching alone (PS) in improving flexibility in patients with chronic low…
- Trial name
- EFIM2 (NCT06888895)
- Testing
- Passive-active stretching (PAS), Passive hamstring stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
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
Pronation; Ankle
Hamsrting Stretching on Dynamic Balance, Foot Posture and Function in Pronated Feet.
Foot pronation is a natural and essential movement that occurs during walking or running. It involves the inward rolling of the foot, allowing for effective shock absorption and weight distribution, Individuals with pronated feet…
- Trial name
- NCT07093879
- Testing
- STATIC HAMSTRING STRETCH
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Lumbar Pain, Non-specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP)
Psoas Major Muscle Intervention on Chronic Lumbar Pain in Cleaning Professionals.
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the effect of a psoas major muscle intervention on non-specific and chronic lumbar pain in cleaning professionals.
- Trial name
- NCT07672197
- Testing
- Psoas stretching technique
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
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
Adhesive Capsulitis
Effects of Pectoralis Minor Exercises on Shoulder Pain, Scapular Dyskinesis and Thoracic Expansion in Adhesive Capsulitis Patients
The goal of the current study is to evaluate the effects of pectoralis minor stretching and strengthening with mobility and stability exercises in patients aged 40-70 years with adhesive capsulitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07283016
- Testing
- Pectoralis Minor Stretching and Strengthening with Mobility and Stability exercises, Mobility and Stability exercises
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Hamstring Tightness
IASTM vs. Static Stretching for Hamstring Tightness: Short- and Long-Term Effects
This study compares two treatments for people with tight hamstring muscles (the muscles at the back of the thigh): instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and static stretching.
- Trial name
- IASTM-HT (NCT07838844)
- Testing
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Static Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- GÖKHAN MARAŞ
Piriformis Syndrome, Low Back Pain
Comparative Effects Of Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Active Isolated Stretch In Patients With Piriformis Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the comparative effects of post-isometric relaxation (PIR) and active isolated stretch (AIS) techniques on reducing pain, improving range of motion, and decreasing functional disability in…
- Conditions
- Piriformis Syndrome, Low Back Pain, Hip Joint
- Trial name
- NCT07526012
- Testing
- Post Isometric Relaxation, Active Isolated Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
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
Levator Scapulae Syndrome
Effects of Post-Isometric Relaxation Versus Static Stretching in Patients With Levator Scapulae Syndrome.
Group A will be treated with Postisometric relaxation technique and Group B will be treated with Static stretching technique. Postisometric relaxation will be performed with the frequency of 5 times, such that it includes (30…
- Trial name
- NCT06686290
- Testing
- Post-Isometric Relaxation Technique, Static Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Frozen Shoulder
Scapular Mobilization Versus Capsular Stretch
The goal of this study is to compare the effect of scapular mobilization versus posterior capsular stretch on pain, function, range of motion, and posterior capsular tension in patient with frozen shoulder
- Trial name
- NCT06705426
- Testing
- Scapular mobilization with addition anterior, posterior ,caudal glenohumeral mobilization, infrared therapy, ultrasound therapy, pendulum exercises, Posterior capsular stretch with addition anterior, posterior ,caudal glenohumeral mobilization, infrared therapy, ultrasound therapy, pendulum exercises
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Massage
Manual Therapy Techniques for Cervical Pain: Algometric Evaluation
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of different manual therapy techniques in the treatment of cervical pain related to the upper trapezius muscle.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Massage, Stretching
- Trial name
- NCT06982456
- Testing
- Manual Therapy on the Upper Trapezius with or without Passive Stretching
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
Neck Pain
Comparing Efficacy of Dry Needling Combined with Passive Stretching and Muscle Energy Technique on Myofascial Trigger Points
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess and compare the efficacy of dry needling (minimally invasive treatment by using a tiny needle) combined with two types of stretching techniques in patients with neck pain for more than…
- Trial name
- NCT06780904
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Peradeniya
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
Tennis Elbow, Lateral Epicondylitis
Comparative Effects of Sustained Stretch and Mobilization With Movement in Patient With Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, clinically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a prevalent musculoskeletal issue marked by pain and tenderness on the outer part of the elbow.
- Trial name
- NCT06674434
- Testing
- Mobilization with Movement, Sustained Stretch
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Pain, Musculoskeletal Manipulations
Effects of a Protocol of Hip Flexor Stretching on Chronic Mechanical, Non-specific LBP.
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of a stretching, exercise and education protocol versus usual care in improving pain, function and disability in patients with non-specific mechanical chronic low…
- Conditions
- Pain, Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Low Back Pain, Mechanical
- Trial name
- HipFlexinCLBP (NCT06975345)
- Testing
- Multicomponent intervention. Hip flexors stretching, Strengthening exercises and education and medical treatment (Medication and medical counselling), Medical treatment.
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic
Outcomes of the Proprioception and Strengthening Exercise Program in Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, and although stretching exercises are a standard first-line treatment, current evidence on adding proprioception or knee-strengthening exercises remains limited.
- Trial name
- NCT07754214
- Testing
- Stretching, Proprioception and Stretching Exercises, Knee Strengthening and Stretching Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
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