Clinical trials: Stretching, open to volunteers
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
Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy
Post Facilitation Stretch, Post Isometric Relaxation and Myofascial Release in Spastic Cerebral Palsy.
The purpose of the study is to compare the effect of Post Facilitation Stretch, Post Isometric Relaxation and Myofascial Release on Lower Limb Spasticity in Spastic Cerebral Palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06686719
- Testing
- Post Facilitation, Post Isometric Relaxation, Myofascial Release
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Fibromyalgia, Stretch
Efficacy of a Home-based Stretching Program on Fibromyalgia Symptoms: a Randomised Controlled Trial
This randomised controlled trial will examine the clinical efficacy of a six-week, novel, home-based stretching programme compared to usual care on the effect of symptoms experienced by patients with fibromyalgia.
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia, Stretch, Adherence, Treatment
- Trial name
- NCT06487741
- Testing
- Home-based stretching exercises
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University College of Northern Denmark
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
Mechanical Neck Pain
Strain Counter Strain and Conventional Stretching in School-aged Children With Mechanical Neck Pain Due to Prolong Screen Use
To compare the effectiveness of strain counter strain and conventional stretching on pain intensity and cervical range of motion in school-aged children with mechanical neck pain related to prolonged screen use.
- Trial name
- NCT07920978
- Testing
- Strain Counter Strain, Conventional Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Myofascial Trigger Points, Neck Pain
Comparison of Suboccipital Release and Muscle Energy Technique in Subjects With Mechanical Neck Pain and Forward Head Posture
This study will compare two physiotherapy treatments for adults with long-lasting neck pain and tender muscle spots, called trigger points, in the upper trapezius muscle between the neck and shoulder.
- Trial name
- METvsSOR (NCT07868497)
- Testing
- Spray and Stretch Technique, Sustained Pressure Technique, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- King Edward Medical University
Cerival Pain, Chronic Neck Pain
Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Post Facilitation Stretch Technique in Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that commonly results in persistent pain, reduced cervical range of motion (ROM), functional disability, and decreased quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07887698
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Post Facilitation Stretch
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Pain, Mobility
Combined Effect of Prenatal Stretching and Kinesiotaping in Pregnant Women With Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent complaint during pregnancy, affecting 50-70% of women, especially in the second and third trimesters.
- Conditions
- Pain, Mobility, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT07579039
- Testing
- Stretching exercises and kinisiotaping, Stretching exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Striae Distensae
Striae Distensae Treatment Using Deep Skin Abrasion
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a device works to treat striae distensae. It will also learn about the safety of the device. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT07087405
- Testing
- Striae Distensae Treatment Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
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
Edema
COMPARISON OF BANDAGE IN HAND EDEMA
The aim of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of high and short stretch bandages in hand edema treatment of adult patients with affected hand volume superior of at least 5% compared to the contralateral hand.
- Trial name
- Hand bandage (NCT06938048)
- Testing
- short stretch bendage (Lohmann e Raucher), high stretch bandage (Coban)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Regione del Veneto - AULSS n. 7 Pedemontana
Low Back Pain
Spray and Stretch Technique Versus Strain Counter Strain in Patients With Non Specific Low Back Pain
Non-specific low back pain refers to pain in the lower back region that cannot be attributed to a specific identifiable pathology such as infection, tumor, osteoporosis, lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis or fracture.
- Trial name
- NCT07729774
- Testing
- Spray and stretch technique on Hamstring Muscle, Strain and counter strain technique on hamstring muscle
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
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
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Intermittent Claudication
Daily Stretching to Improve Walking in Older Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease: The STRETCH PAD Study
The goal of this multi-center clinical trial is to assess the effects of passive calf muscle stretching in older adults diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- STRETCH PAD (NCT07919483)
- Testing
- Therapeutic calf stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Planter Fasciitis
Cognitive Training for Pain , Balance and Foot Function in Plantar Fasciitis
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of cognitive training exercises versus stretching and strengthening exercises on pain, functional dilatability, and static balance.
- Trial name
- COG-PLANT (NCT07571122)
- Testing
- cognitive training, stretching and strengthing exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Hamstring Shortness, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Effect of Specific Versus General Hamstring Stretch on Clinical Outcomes in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
This randomized, Single-blind, parallel-group trial will compare the effects of three hamstring stretching interventions-general hamstring Muscle Energy Technique (MET), medial hamstring MET, and lateral hamstring MET-each…
- Conditions
- Hamstring Shortness, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Hamstring Flexibility, Patellofemoral Pain (PFPS)
- Trial name
- PFPS (NCT07013617)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Device, Strength exercises for lower limb, Hamstring Stretch Muscle Energy Technique(MET) (General )
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Fascial Manipulation in Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation
The purpose of the study is to investigate the potential additional benefits of a relatively new physiotherapy method, fascial manipulation, in the rehabilitation of movement difficulties or other problems caused by CP (cerebral…
- Trial name
- CP fascia (NCT06837025)
- Testing
- Fascial manipulation
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Orton Orthopaedic Hospital
Pregnant Women, Stretch Mark
Prevention of Stretch Marks in Expectant Mothers
PRIME Mothers is a national observational trial designed to evaluate patient outcomes with Stratamark® for the prevention of stretch marks during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
- Trial name
- PRIME (NCT07467837)
- Testing
- Stratamark
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- Stratpharma AG
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
Cervical Radicular Pain
Effects of Myokinetic Stretching Technique and Post Facilitation Stretching on Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Disability in Patients With Cervical Radicular Pain
Cervical radicular pain (CRP) is a musculoskeletal condition characterized by neck pain radiating to the upper limb due to compression or irritation of cervical nerve roots.
- Trial name
- NCT07724470
- Testing
- Myokinetic Stretching Technique, Post facilitation stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences