Clinical trials: Resistance training
Muscle Hypertrophy, Muscle Fibre Activation
Lower and Higher Load Resistance Exercise Protocols: Acute Muscle Activation and Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy
How much weight an individual lifts per workout does not dictate the relative increase in muscle size the individual gains following weeks of training, which is contrary to current strength training dogma.
- Trial name
- NCT03991117
- Testing
- resistance exercise
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Osteopenia
Effect of Intake of Whey Protein in Elderly Osteopenic Patients. Implications for Metabolism and Physical Function.
The aim of this study is to investigate potential metabolic effects of whey protein high in protein and high in leucine(HPHL) compared to soy protein high in protein and low in leucine(HPLL) in osteopenic patients in a randomized…
- Trial name
- NCT01900548
- Testing
- Whey protein (HPHL), Soy protein (HPLL), Resistance training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Stroke
Impairment-Specific and Augmented Intervention on Turning
The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of the impairment-specific and augmented intervention based balance and strength training on turning performance in individuals with chronic stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT04438343
- Testing
- Impairment-specific and augmented intervention, Conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Muscle Strength
Comparison of Different Quadriceps Femoris Isometric Strengthening Methods
Background:It has been reported in previous studies that more motor units are fired with electrical stimulation than voluntary muscle contraction, and even high intensity currents provide 10-30% more contractions than voluntary…
- Trial name
- NCT03715920
- Testing
- Electrical currents
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Stroke
Effects of Power and High-Intensity Gait Training for Functional Mobility an Ambulation in Chronic Stroke
This randomized controlled trial aims to determine the combined effect of power training and high-intensity gait training on functional mobility and locomotion following chronic stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT07249658
- Testing
- power training + high-intensity gait training, power training, high-intensity gait training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Stroke
Physiotherapy in Order to Improve Walking Capacity and Participation in Chronic Stroke Subjects
In hemiplegic stroke patients, gait performance is affected by impaired walking endurance. Evidence has shown that higher exercise intensity improves cardiovascular fitness, while greater dose in task repetition benefits…
- Trial name
- NCT02543450
- Testing
- Cardiovascular and task-oriented training, Upper limb strength training program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Failure, Congestive
HEARTS: Heart, Exercise, and Resistance Training Study
This study is enrolling patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The goal of the study is to see if one of two carefully monitored exercise programs can improve the ability of these patients to function and get about their…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Failure, Congestive, Heart Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00094250
- Testing
- Resistance and Aerobic Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
GLP - 1, Diabetes
FIT-COACH: Fitbit Intervention With Coordinated Health Coaching and PCP Support
In individuals with overweight/obesity, increases in physical activity (PA) can improve metabolic and cardiovascular health, independent of weight loss.
- Conditions
- GLP - 1, Diabetes, Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- FIT-COACH (NCT06915090)
- Testing
- Health Coach/Fitbit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Intervention, Injury Prevention
Resistance Band Training Versus Nordic Hamstring Exercise on Hamstring Strength Among Football Players
The major aim of this project to compare the effects of Resistance band training and Nordic hamstring exercise on hamstring strength among football players.
- Trial name
- NCT05220215
- Testing
- Nordic Hamstring Exercise, Hamstring Curl with Resistance band
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
A Multidomain Intervention Program for Older People With Dementia
This is a pilot study to assess the feasibility of a multidomain intervention for older people with dementia in nursing homes. Participants will be randomized into two equal groups, to receive either an intensive multidomain…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Mixed
- Trial name
- NCT04948450
- Testing
- Physical activity intervention, Cognitive stimulation intervention, Social intervention
- Where
- 4 sites in Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Geriatric Hospital
Old Age; Debility, Sarcopenia
Effectiveness Multicomponent Exercise Programme in Older Subjects. A Pilot Study.
Sarcopenia can occur or increase due to sedentary lifestyles, physical inactivity or chronic endocrine and inflammatory disorders, this pathology is much more frequent in older people due to the added risk factors and the fact…
- Conditions
- Old Age; Debility, Sarcopenia, Exercise Addiction
- Trial name
- NCT05286723
- Testing
- Multicomponent Training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Stroke
Task-oriented Progressive Resistance Strength Training and Balance Exercises on Lower Limb in Individuals With Stroke
Stroke is ranked as the number fifth cause of death and a main cause of disability in the United States. It affects the arteries which supply blood to and within the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT04820660
- Testing
- Task orientated strengthening training, Balance training exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Multiple Sclerosis
Mental Practice and Manipulative Skills Training in Multiple Sclerosis
Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system which produces both motor and cognitive dysfunctions.
- Trial name
- NCT04325074
- Testing
- Mental practice, Mental practice + skill training, Control group
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cristina García-Bravo
Breast Cancer
Water-based Versus Land-based Exercise for Breast Cancer Survivors
Physical activity and exercise have demonstrated to be an integral part of the cancer-continuum care. Despite strong evidence suggesting that both endurance and strength training should be encourage in cancer patients, there is…
- Trial name
- NCT03730818
- Testing
- Water-based Exercise Group, Land-based Exercise Group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Stroke
Upper Limb Unilateral Strength Training and Mirror Therapy for Chronic Stroke Patients
This is a pilot randomised controlled trial investigating a combination of unilateral strength training (cross-education) and mirror therapy for the rehabilitation of upper limb impairment following a stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT03500705
- Testing
- Mirror Therapy, Cross-Education of Strengthening.
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Technology, Sligo
Kidney Transplant; Complications
Home-based Exercise in Renal Transplant Recipients
Although patients who have received a kidney transplant have better health than patients on dialysis, heart problems are still the commonest cause of death for kidney transplant recipients.
- Trial name
- ECSERT (NCT04123951)
- Testing
- Home-based Exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Adolescent Behavior, Sleep Disorder
Effect of Strength Training on the Quality and Duration of Sleep and Daytime Sleepiness of Institutionalized Adolescents
The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of strength training on sleep quality and daytime sleepiness in institutionalized adolescents (14 to 19 years of age).
- Trial name
- NCT03110731
- Testing
- Physical training
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pernambuco
Knee Osteoarthritis
Implementation of Tele-Exercise for Management of Knee Osteoarthritis in Older Rural Primary Care Patients
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is highly prevalent and a leading cause of pain that limits physical functioning in older adults. Clinical practice guidelines recommend physical exercise for managing symptoms of knee OA.
- Trial name
- NCT04706702
- Testing
- Tele-EnhanceFitness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
Cross-Education From Unilateral Strength and Balance Training in Older Adults With Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis
Kinesitherapy is one of the main tools in the rehabilitation of knee osteoarthritis, but is often limited due to pain, reduced functionality, and fear of falling in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07490977
- Testing
- 8-Week Unilateral Strength and Balance Program for the Less Affected Leg in Older Adults With Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis, 8-Week Unilateral Balance Training Program for the Less Affected Leg in Older Adults With Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis, 8-Week Unilateral Strength Training Program for the Less Affected Leg in Older Adults With Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zagreb
Sports Medicine Injuries
Effect of STRAIN COUNTER-STRAIN ON PATIENTS WITH ANKLE SPRAINS
patients (male and female) will be participate at the study complain of acute to subacute ankle sprain. Orthopedic surgeons who will be responsible for the diagnosis of the all cases.
- Trial name
- NCT06954012
- Testing
- EXERCISE TRAINING WITH OR WITHOUT MEDICATION, Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Jordan
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Ahliyya Amman University
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