Health Adult SubjectsNCT07468981
Movement Quality and Mechanical Properties of the Muscle
An observational study of Health Adult Subjects, run by Nigde Omer Halisdemir University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Movement quality is considered a comprehensive indicator of neuromuscular control, segmental stability, and efficient force transmission, and is recognized as an important determinant of musculoskeletal health and functional performance. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Health Adult Subjects
- What is being tested?
- Healthy Subjects
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- How many people
- 42 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 7 Mar 2026to 15 Apr 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 40 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: The research population consists of healthy individuals who do not have a regular exercise habit.
Who may be able to join
- Female and male participants aged 18-40
- Inactive individuals according to IPAQ Physical Activity Level
- Individuals who volunteered to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Individuals who exercise and play sports regularly
- Individuals with a history of surgery within the last 6 months
- Individuals with active pain
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Association Between Movement Quality and Passive Mechanical Properties of Skeletal Muscle in Healthy Adults
Movement quality is considered a comprehensive indicator of neuromuscular control, segmental stability, and efficient force transmission, and is recognized as an important determinant of musculoskeletal health and functional performance. Optimal movement patterns help distribute joint loading appropriately, whereas suboptimal movement strategies may contribute to increased biomechanical stress and the development of overuse injuries over time. In recent years, the passive mechanical properties of muscle (stiffness, tone, and elasticity) have been suggested to influence segmental stability and movement control; however, the relationship between these variables has not been sufficiently investigated in healthy populations. The aim of this study is to examine the association between movement quality and the passive mechanical properties of skeletal muscle in healthy adults.
Healthy adult individuals will be included in the study. The sample size was determined based on a priori power analysis, and a total of 42 participants will be recruited. Movement quality will be assessed using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS). The FMS is a standardized screening tool consisting of seven fundamental movement tasks designed to evaluate basic movement patterns. Each task will be scored on a scale from 0 to 3, and the total score (0-21 points) will be used as an indicator of overall movement quality. The passive mechanical properties of muscle (stiffness, tone, and elasticity) will be measured using a portable and non-invasive device, the MyotonPRO 5, from the quadriceps, hamstring, gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior, and erector spinae muscles. Measurements will be performed at standardized anatomical reference points with the muscle in a relaxed position. The device probe will be placed perpendicular to the skin surface over the muscle, and the passive viscoelastic response of the tissue will be recorded. The relationship between variables will be analyzed using Pearson or Spearman correlation analysis, depending on data distribution characteristics.
- Conditions
- Health Adult Subjects
- Being tested
- Healthy Subjects
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Healthy SubjectsDevice
The movement quality and passive mechanical properties of muscles will be evaluated in healthy participants.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Functional Movement Screen
Movement quality will be assessed using FMS. There are a total of 7 subtests. These consist of basic movement patterns performed using body weight. Movement quality will be scored by the researchers. In the test, the minimum score is 0 and the maximum is 21, and an increase in the score reflects an increase in the quality of the movement.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of evaluation at 4 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Muscle Viscoelasticity
The passive mechanical properties of the muscle will be measured with the MyotonPro device. It is a non-invasive procedure. The device's probe is placed on the skin at a right angle, and the tissue's response is recorded by the device.
Measured: rom enrollment to the end of assesment at 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Mar 2026
- Study start7 Mar 2026
- Primary completion15 Apr 2026
- Study completion15 Apr 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Health Adult SubjectsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ali Zorlular, Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
- Investigators
- Rabia Zorlular, PhD, Study director, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07468981
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FMS
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 9 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Lee Y, Kim M, Lee H. The Measurement of Stiffness for Major Muscles with Shear Wave Elastography and Myoton: A Quantitative Analysis Study. Diagnostics (Basel). 2021 Mar 15;11(3):524. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics11030524.
PubMed 33804273Cook G, Burton L, Hoogenboom BJ, Voight M. Functional movement screening: the use of fundamental movements as an assessment of function - part 1. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2014 May;9(3):396-409.
PubMed 24944860Kalkhoven JT, Watsford ML. The relationship between mechanical stiffness and athletic performance markers in sub-elite footballers. J Sports Sci. 2018 May;36(9):1022-1029. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2017.1349921. Epub 2017 Jul 12.
PubMed 28697691
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Association Between Movement Quality and Passive Mechanical Properties of Skeletal Muscle in Healthy Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07468981
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FMS
- Conditions
- Health Adult Subjects
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 7 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Apr 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Movement quality is considered a comprehensive indicator of neuromuscular control, segmental stability, and efficient force transmission, and is recognized as an important determinant of musculoskeletal health and functional performance. Optimal movement patterns help distribute joint loading appropriately, whereas suboptimal movement strategies may contribute to increased biomechanical stress and the development of overuse injuries over time. In recent years, the passive mechanical properties of muscle (stiffness, tone, and elasticity) have been suggested to influence segmental stability and movement control; however, the relationship between these variables has not been sufficiently investigated in healthy populations. The aim of this study is to examine the association between movement quality and the passive mechanical properties of skeletal muscle in healthy adults.
Healthy adult individuals will be included in the study. The sample size was determined based on a priori power analysis, and a total of 42 participants will be recruited. Movement quality will be assessed using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS). The FMS is a standardized screening tool consisting of seven fundamental movement tasks designed to evaluate basic movement patterns. Each task will be scored on a scale from 0 to 3, and the total score (0-21 points) will be used as an indicator of overall movement quality. The passive mechanical properties of muscle (stiffness, tone, and elasticity) will be measured using a portable and non-invasive device, the MyotonPRO 5, from the quadriceps, hamstring, gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior, and erector spinae muscles. Measurements will be performed at standardized anatomical reference points with the muscle in a relaxed position. The device probe will be placed perpendicular to the skin surface over the muscle, and the passive viscoelastic response of the tissue will be recorded. The relationship between variables will be analyzed using Pearson or Spearman correlation analysis, depending on data distribution characteristics.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The research population consists of healthy individuals who do not have a regular exercise habit.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Female and male participants aged 18-40
- Inactive individuals according to IPAQ Physical Activity Level
- Individuals who volunteered to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Individuals who exercise and play sports regularly
- Individuals with a history of surgery within the last 6 months
- Individuals with active pain
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy SubjectsThe movement quality and passive mechanical properties of muscles will be evaluated in healthy participants. | Device | – |
Primary outcome
Functional Movement Screen
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of evaluation at 4 weeks
Movement quality will be assessed using FMS. There are a total of 7 subtests. These consist of basic movement patterns performed using body weight. Movement quality will be scored by the researchers. In the test, the minimum score is 0 and the maximum is 21, and an increase in the score reflects an increase in the quality of the movement.
1 secondary outcome
Muscle Viscoelasticity
Time frame: rom enrollment to the end of assesment at 4 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Jul 2026.
- Background: PubMed 33804273Lee Y, Kim M, Lee H. The Measurement of Stiffness for Major Muscles with Shear Wave Elastography and Myoton: A Quantitative Analysis Study. Diagnostics (Basel). 2021 Mar 15;11(3):524. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics11030524.
- Background: PubMed 24944860Cook G, Burton L, Hoogenboom BJ, Voight M. Functional movement screening: the use of fundamental movements as an assessment of function - part 1. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2014 May;9(3):396-409.
- Background: PubMed 28697691Kalkhoven JT, Watsford ML. The relationship between mechanical stiffness and athletic performance markers in sub-elite footballers. J Sports Sci. 2018 May;36(9):1022-1029. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2017.1349921. Epub 2017 Jul 12.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Rabia Zorlular, PhD study director
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Health Adult Subjects, run by Nigde Omer Halisdemir University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Functional Movement Screen (time frame: From enrollment to the end of evaluation at 4 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07468981, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Jul 2026.