Clinical trials: Stretching Exercises
Stretching, Control Condition
Acute Effects of Neurodynamic Stretching on Muscle-tendon Complex
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
- ELASTRETCH (NCT07304765)
- Testing
- Maximal static stretching, Submaximal static stretching, Maximal neurodynamic tensioning
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Burgundy
Healthy, Healthy Participants
Neck Static Stretching Acutely Reduces Blood Pressure Through Reduction of Tissue Stiffness
Stretching is usually done to improve flexibility and joint movement. Recent research suggests that stretching may also affect the body's heart and blood vessels.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Healthy Participants, Healthy Subjects, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- NCT07197047
- Testing
- Neck static stretching
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Stroke, Spasticity, Muscle
Effects of PNF and Static Stretching on Architecture and Viscoelastic Properties of Hemiplegic Elbow
The patients who were diagnosed with stroke in governmental/university/private hospitals, and who needed rehabilitation because of the increased flexor tone in the elbow joint, decreased range of motion and/or decreased function…
- Trial name
- NCT05626790
- Testing
- Exercise, PNF Stretching, Prolonged Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Stretching in Children and Adolescents With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
The primary aim of this study is to gain knowledge about both the effects of a single bout of static and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching and the effects of 8-week static and PNF stretching training on…
- Trial name
- NCT04570358
- Testing
- Static stretching, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Graz
Internal Rotation Contracture-shoulder
Glenohumeral Rotation After Throwing: RCT Comparing the Sleeper Stretch to the 90/90 Hip Lift With Balloon Blow Exercise
The primary purpose of this study is to determine if the loss of internal rotation following a throwing session is best restored through soft tissue stretching with the sleeper stretch or with scapular repositioning with the…
- Trial name
- NCT03091530
- Testing
- Sleeper Stretch, 90/90 Hip Lift with Balloon Blow Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Aerobic Exercise, Stretching
Lifestyle Interventions for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
This two-site (Southern Methodist University (SMU) and Boston University (BU)) study aims to examine the effectiveness of exercise interventions for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
- Trial name
- NCT01644812
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise, Stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Southern Methodist University
Range of Motion, Pain, Sports Injuries, Stretching, Triceps Surae
Progressive Loading Exercises and Conditioning Exercises on Calf Strain
Calf pain is a common complaint among runners of all ages but is most frequent in masters athletes. The most common calf injury is a tear of the medial gastrocnemius muscle (Tennis Leg) but other structures including the lateral…
- Trial name
- runners (NCT06302153)
- Testing
- Progressive Loading Exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Athletic Injuries
Comparative Effects of Myofascial Release and Dynamic Stretching on Flexibility Agility, Jump and Sprint in Athletes
The study will be a randomized clinical trial. Data was collected from the Pakistan sports board. All 44 Participants were randomly allotted into 2 groups via lottery method, with 22 participants in each group.
- Trial name
- NCT05834101
- Testing
- Myofacial Release, Dynamic streching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Stretching and Strengthening Exercise in Fibromyalgia Patients
Fibromyalgia is a rheumatologic syndrome characterized by widespread chronic pain, tender points and other symptoms as fatigue, sleep disturbances, anxiety and depression.
- Trial name
- NCT01029041
- Testing
- Strengthening Exercises, Stretching exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Neck Pain
Immediate Effects Cervicothoracic Manipulation Versus Passive Upper Trapezius Stretch
The proposed project seeks to evaluate the influence of cervicothoracic (CT) manipulation and passive stretching to the upper trapezius on pressure pain thresholds and range of motion (ROM) in individuals without recent complain…
- Trial name
- NCT02552290
- Testing
- Upper Trapezius Stretch, Cervicothoracic manipulation, No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Healthy
Dynamic Stretching Training and Muscle Tendon Unit
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a 5-week dynamic stretching exercise training on muscle-tendon unit of gastrocnemius muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT02509676
- Testing
- stretching exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Hamstring Flexibility
"Effects of Passive Static Stretching of 30 Seconds Versus 60 Seconds on the Hamstring Flexibility in Adults With Hamstring Tightness.
This study is a randomised controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Passive Static Stretching of 30 seconds versus 60 seconds on the Hamstring Flexibility in adults with Hamstring Tightness.
- Trial name
- NCT06437613
- Testing
- Passive Static Stretching exercises for 30 seconds, Passive Static Stretching exercises for 60 seconds
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Low Back Pain
Effect of Hamstring Stretching and Neural Mobilization on Range of Motion and Low Back Pain
This study was designed to answer 3 primary research questions: 1. In adults with low back pain, reduced SLR ROM (Range of Motion) and a positive sensitized SLR (Straight leg raise) test, does neurodynamic mobilization result in…
- Trial name
- NCT01483573
- Testing
- neural mobilization, straight leg raise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Sports Physical Therapy
Investigation of the Acute Effects of Percussive Massage Treatment and Stretching Exercise on Balance and Performance
In this study, it was aimed to investigate the acute effects of Percussion Massage Therapy and stretching exercises on balance, horizontal jumping and performance in healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT05192070
- Testing
- Percussive Massage Group, Dynamic stretching group, Static stretching group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Pain, Low Back Pain
Role of Thoracolumbar Fascia Stretching on Pain Parameters With Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain
Role of Thoracolumbar Fascia Stretching on Pain Parameters with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06310096
- Testing
- TLF fascial stretching exercise, conventional physiotherapy program.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Atılım University
Scapular Dyskinesis, Cervicalgia
Global Postural Reeducation and Segmental Exercises in Patients With Scapular Dyskinesis and Cervicalgia
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of global postural reeducation relative to segmental exercises in the treatment of scapular dyskinesis with cervicalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT01568840
- Testing
- Global Postural Reeducation Group, Segmental Exercises Group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericordia de Sao Paulo
Dysmenorrhea
Effectiveness of ST With TENS and Stretching Exercises on Menstrual Pain and QOL With Dysmenorrhea. RCT
Effectiveness of somatocognitive therapy with TENS and stretching exercises on menstrual pain and quality of life with dysmenorrhea.A randomized controlled trial The objective of this study is to find weather which therapy…
- Trial name
- NCT07036913
- Testing
- somatocognitive therapy, Stretching exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Nervous System Diseases, Oculomotor; Disorder
Innovative Physical Therapy Modalities in People With a Neurological Disease: Oculomotor Therapy and Adapted Yoga
Physiotherapy is a discipline which englobe not only the rehabilitation of physical pathologies but also their prevention. That is why this study pretends to upgrade this part of the physical therapy specialty while prove new…
- Conditions
- Nervous System Diseases, Oculomotor; Disorder, Physical Dependence, Physical Inactivity
- Trial name
- NeuPhysioLRG (NCT05709691)
- Testing
- Oculomotor therapy, Adapted yoga
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Forward Head Posture
Strengthening and Stretching Exercise to Improve Forward Head Posture and Rounded Shoulders
Forward head posture (FHP) and Rounded shoulders (RS) are defined as protrusion of the head and shoulders in the sagittal plane. Forward head posture is defined as the anterior positioning of the cervical spine.
- Trial name
- NCT04216862
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Piriformis Syndrome
Effects of Neural Mobilization and Stretching in Piriformis Syndrome
This study compares the effects of piriformis stretching and neural mobilization of the sciatic nerve in individuals with piriformis syndrome, a condition that is frequently characterized by hip and buttock pain and discomfort…
- Trial name
- NCT06808659
- Testing
- Neural Mobilization, Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahria University