Clinical trials: Stretching Exercises
Hamstring Flexibility, Hamstring Muscle Tightness
Effects of Combining PNF With NMES in Young Football Players
Hamstring muscle injuries are common in sports like football and often lead to extended periods of inactivity. This study aims to compare the effects of two different stretching programs on hamstring flexibility, with a secondary…
- Trial name
- PNF+NMES (NCT07075497)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), Contract-Relax PNF (crPNF)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Healthy, Healthy Subjects (HS)
Static Stretching Reshapes Post-RT Recovery
This experimental study investigates the acute cardiovascular and local recovery to a single session of resistance training, with and without additional static stretching, compared with a resting control condition.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Healthy Subjects (HS), Cardiovascular Adaption, Stretching
- Trial name
- NCT07649785
- Testing
- Resistance Training, Resistance training + Static Stretching
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
The Effect of Percussion Massage Therapy on the Recovery of DOMS in Physically Active Young Men Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness = DOMS
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the effect of percussion massage therapy (PMT) on the recovery of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in physically active young men.
- Trial name
- Required (NCT06612502)
- Testing
- Static stretching, Fascia gun ( Short-time PMT ), Fascia gun ( Long-time PMT )
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanxi Normal University
Obesity, Pre-hypertension
The Effects of Stretching Training on Arterial Function and Autonomic Control
Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Hypertension and abdominal obesity are associated with dysfunction of the main mechanisms of cardiovascular regulation, the autonomic nervous system and the vascular…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Pre-hypertension, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01741766
- Testing
- Stretching Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Muscle Tightness
Does the Addition of Manual Therapy Techniques Increase Gastrocnemius/Soleus Length More Than Stretching Alone?
This study will examine the short term effects of adding manual therapy techniques to static stretching in Dorsiflexion (DF) Range of Motion (ROM).
- Trial name
- NCT01856972
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Rearfoot joint mobilization, Static stretching/ROM exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Static Stretching
Acute Effects of Static Stretching Intensity and Duration on Muscle Viscoelastic Properties and Proprioception
The purpose of this study is to compare the acute effects of different duration and intensity of static stretching exercises on the viscoelastic properties of the hamstring muscle and the knee proprioception.
- Trial name
- NCT04182139
- Testing
- Static Stretching Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Mental Health Issue
A Web-Based Gentle Body Stretching to Alleviate Loneliness and Improve Mental Fitness During COVID-19 Isolation Period
During the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals are having to stay at home in quarantine to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus.
- Trial name
- NCT04394013
- Testing
- Mindfulness intervention, Non-Mindfulness intervention
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Monash University Malaysia
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Stress Management
Impact of Barre Stretching Among Dental Hygiene Students
The healthcare profession of dental hygiene can be a highly stressful academic path and occupation. Physical stressors can quickly lead to postural disturbances and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to instrument grasping…
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Disorders, Stress Management, Perceived Stress, Reported Stress
- Trial name
- NCT06279182
- Testing
- Barre Stretching Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Idaho State University
Hamstring Injury, Masseter
Immediate Effects of Hamstring Stretching Alone or Combined With Myofascial Release
To assess the immediate effects of hamstring stretching alone or combined with myofascial release of the hamstring muscle on masseter muscle activity, pressure pain threshold, active mouth opening, hamstring flexibility, and…
- Conditions
- Hamstring Injury, Masseter, Myofascial Release, Stretching
- Trial name
- NCT05702593
- Testing
- Static stretching, Myofascial Release
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Effects of Percussive Massage Treatment With Theragun on Post Exercise Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
This project will be Randomized control trial conducted to check the effects of percussive massage treatment with theragun on pain and muscle length on post exercise delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) of calf muscles in healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT05026944
- Testing
- Percussive massage and static stretching exercises, static stretching exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Effectiveness of Posterior Capsule Stretching and Posterior Mobilization on Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome is one of the most common shoulder pathologies causing shoulder pain, functional disability and reduced quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT05402709
- Testing
- Posterior mobilisation technique, Posterior capsule stretching
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Muscle Tightness, Muscle Weakness
Stretching Techniques of Knee Muscles and Their Effect on Joint Range, Suppleness and Muscle Activity in Elderly
The goal of this clinical trial was to compare the effect of two different types of stretching techniques in elderly population. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT05785416
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Stretching - Contract Relax stretching (PNF-CR), Static Stretching (SS)
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Deepak Malhotra
Aging
Physical Activity and Cognition Study
The goal of this research study is to examine whether an intervention to increase physical activity using a body-worn sensor affects cognitive (thinking) processes.
- Trial name
- CTSI (NCT02773121)
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Health, Healthy Participants
Effects of Static Stretching and Self-myofascial Release on Local and Remote Range of Motion
Static stretching and self-myofascial release are commonly used techniques to improve joint mobility, primarily through mechanisms such as reduced tissue stiffness, increased stretch tolerance, and warming effects.
- Conditions
- Health, Healthy Participants, Healthy Subjects, Healthy Young People
- Trial name
- NCT07213011
- Testing
- Neck static stretching, Neck self-myofascial release
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Healthy
Comparison of Two Techniques for Maintaining Range of Motion
Flexibility is a measurable physical capacity considered a key component of physical fitness. Poor flexibility is usually attributed to excessive tension exerted by the antagonist muscles of the movement and supported by weak…
- Trial name
- NCT05154110
- Testing
- stretching on whole body vibration, strength training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahria University
Insomnia
Combined Effect of Reflexology and GS on Insomnia Vesomotor Symptoms and QOL in Post-menopausal Women
The purpose of this study is to assess how reflexology and general stretching affect postmenopausal women's quality of life, vasomotor symptoms, and insomnia.
- Trial name
- NCT07037108
- Testing
- Reflexology + Generalized Stretching, Stretching Only
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Range of Motion, Articular, Muscle Stretching Exercises
Gender Differences in the Tolerance to Stretch
The effect of stretching on range of motion is believed to rely upon an increased tolerance to stretch. This suggests, that pain modulation has significance in regards to the effect of stretching.
- Trial name
- NCT04146506
- Testing
- Muscle stretching exercises
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College of Northern Denmark
STRETCHING
Effects of Stretching on Strength of Proximal and Distal Group of Muscles - A Comparative Study
Muscular flexibility is believed to prevent injuries and improve movement therefore most coaches include stretching exercises in their pre-competition and pre-exercise warm-up routines.
- Trial name
- NCT04453644
- Testing
- Muscle static stretching
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
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
Symptomatic Musculoskeletal Diseases, Latent Musculoskeletal Diseases
Active Prevention of MSDs (Musculoskeletal Disorders, Upper and Spine Members) in the Context of Computer Screen Work
Evaluate the benefit of an intervention by a computer program comprising active breaks, in the form of a personalized self-program on functional impairment and / or pain, among employees with latent or symptomatic upper extremity…
- Trial name
- I-Preventive (NCT02350244)
- Testing
- Computer program
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand