Clinical trials: Stretching, open to volunteers
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
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
Adhesive Capsulitis
Neural Mobilization and Capsular Stretching in Adhesive Capsulitis
Restriction of glenohumeral (GH) mobility in patients with adhesive capsulitis (AC) was known owing to capsular adhesion. There is a little evidence about the involvement of neural restriction in limiting range of motion (ROM) of…
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT07323225)
- Testing
- capsular stretching plus neural mobilization, anterior, inferior and posterior capsular stretching, traditional exercises
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
Joint Contractures, Total Knee Anthroplasty
Knee Flexionater to Avoid Motion Restoring Surgery
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether adding a stretching device to standard physical therapy can help people regain knee bending after total knee replacement surgery.
- Conditions
- Joint Contractures, Total Knee Anthroplasty, Knee Arthrofibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT07454356
- Testing
- Hydraulic high Intensity Stretch Device, Standard Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Ermi LLC
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
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
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Comparative Effects of Neurodynamic Stretch and Myofascial Pain Release in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
The study will be a non-blinded randomized controlled trial, consisting of two groups. Non-probability Convenience sampling will be used to recruit participants who will meet the inclusion criteria.
- Trial name
- NCT07645014
- Testing
- Neurodynamic stretches, myofascial pain release technique Interventions:
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
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
Non Specific Neck Pain
Comparative Effects Of Exercises Targeting Upper Trapezius In Patients With Non Specific Neck Pain
Group A includes Myokinetic stretching, it is a form of myofascial release technique in which the taut band is released by incorporating active or passive stretching with movement until the intended release from the tight band is…
- Trial name
- NCT07907835
- Testing
- Myokinetic stretching, Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Management and Technology Lahore
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Spasticity, Movement Disorders
Leg Stretching Using an Exoskeleton on Demand for People With Spasticity
The purpose of this research study is to develop a protocol using a fully wearable, portable lower-limb exoskeleton for improving leg and walking function in people with movement disorders.
- Conditions
- Spasticity, Movement Disorders, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05926596
- Testing
- Wearable Robotic Exoskeleton
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
Kyphosis
Managing Kyphosis With Exercise
The primary objective of this study is to determine if stretching exercises as a conservative treatment option will correct kyphosis in postural and Scheuermann's kyphosis.
- Trial name
- NCT06082739
- Testing
- Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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