Clinical trials: Functional Performance
Functional Performance
Functional Performance and Acceptability Evaluation of the Miss Liberty Female Condom Compared to the FC2 Female Condom
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the functional performance and acceptability of the Miss Liberty female condom version 1 (Miss Liberty female condom), compared to the FC2 female condom.
- Trial name
- NCT06821152
- Testing
- Miss Liberty Condom, FC2 condom
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 235 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
Cognitive Change, Physical Performance
Coginitve and Physical Functions in Geriatric İndividuals
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between cognitive functions with physical performance, grip strength, walking speed, mobility, and frailty in geriatric individuals.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Change, Physical Performance, Frailty, Mobility
- Trial name
- NCT06400134
- Testing
- Cognitive Function, Physical Performance, Grip Strength
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Elderly, Exercise
Exergaming for Community-Dwelling Older Adults
This study aimed to utilize an interactive exergame mat system to develop a novel cognitive-physical training program and explore the training effects on physical performance, cognitive function, dual-task walking (DTW), and fall…
- Trial name
- NCT04284709
- Testing
- cognitive-physical training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Pulmonary Function, Nutrition, Healthy
Effects of Beetroot Juice Intake on Performance and Physiological Parameters
This study was a randomized, double-blind, crossover design for 3 weeks. In the first week, a researcher explained all the experimental procedures to the participants.
- Trial name
- NCT06073275
- Testing
- Beetroot juice ingestion
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Campus docent Sant Joan de Déu-Universitat de Barcelona
Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy, Brachial Plexus Palsy
Evaluation of Pain, Upper Extremity Function, and Social Appearance Anxiety in Adults With Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy Who Underwent Shoulder Tendon Transfer Surgery
This observational study aims to evaluate pain and upper extremity function in adults with obstetric brachial plexus palsy who underwent shoulder tendon transfer surgery using the Modified Hoffer technique during childhood.
- Conditions
- Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy, Brachial Plexus Palsy, Brachial Plexus Palsy Due to Birth Trauma
- Trial name
- NCT07655271
- Testing
- Clinical Assessment Battery
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Cognition, Mood
Investigation of the Acute Effects of Nepalese Pepper Extract (Zanthoxylum Armatum DC) on Cognitive Function, Mood and Gaming Performance in Young, Healthy, Competitive Gamers
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a Nepalese Pepper Extract (Zanthoxlum Armatum, ZA) supplement can improve cognitive performance and mental abilities in competitive gamers aged 16 to 34.
- Conditions
- Cognition, Mood, Gaming Performance, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT07047105
- Testing
- Nepalese Pepper (Zanthoxylum Armatum) extract 150mg, Nepalese Pepper (Zanthoxylum Armatum) extract 300mg, Caffeine 75mg
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Comparative Effects of Perturbation and Functional Stabilization Training on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
The main objective of this study is to determine the comparative effects of perturbation and functional stabilization training on pain, balance, and performance in athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome(PFPS).
- Trial name
- NCT06511362
- Testing
- Functional stabilization training, perturbation exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Insomnia
Long-term Follow-up of Functional Performance and Exercise Efficacy in Community-dwelling Elderly With Insomnia
Poor sleep quality has been recognized as a major public health concern in the world. The prevalence of insomnia in Taiwan is comparable to that of Western countries.
- Trial name
- NCT01689818
- Testing
- exercise training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Kinesiology Taping
Acute Effects of Kinesiology Taping in Handball Players
The aim of this randomised placebo-controlled study was to investigate the acute effect of kinesiology taping in the gastro-soleus muscle group of handball players.
- Trial name
- NCT05691946
- Testing
- Kinesiology Taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amasya University
Multiple Sclerosis, Performance Enhancement
Effects of DHA in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
This clinical trial will investigate the effects of combining therapeutic exercise with DHA supplementation in 100 patients with multiple sclerosis using a randomized controlled design.
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Performance Enhancement, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, Strength Outcomes
- Trial name
- DHAME (NCT07346703)
- Testing
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Dietary Supplement, Sunflower Oil
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Francisco Javier Martínez Noguera
Amateur Athletes
Inspiratory Muscle Training in Amateur Athletes
The main objective of the study is to study the changes in FEV1 with the introduction of the specific inspiratory muscle training programme in the training programme of the popular athletes included.
- Trial name
- NCT06611969
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Martial Arts, Body Building
Lower Limb Performance, Balance and Coordination Differences Between the Muay Thai Athletes and Recreational Bodybuilders
Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare balance, coordination and lower extremity functional performances of Muay Thai (MT) athletes and bodybuilders (BB).
- Conditions
- Martial Arts, Body Building, Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT04563312
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Dietary Supplement, Placebo
Neuromuscular Responses to Acute Beetroot Ingestion in Women Older Adults
Beetroot juice supplementation has shown the capacity for provoking different physiological effects (e.g. vasodilation and muscle contraction increments).
- Trial name
- BEET_ELDERLY (NCT05337527)
- Testing
- beetroot juice
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Schizophrenia
Atypical Antipsychotic Treatment Effect On Brain Function In Schizophrenia Measured By FMRI
The general aim is to compare the effects of typical and atypical antipsychotic medication on brain structure and function. A parallel group treatment trial will be utilized to compare the effects of the typical antipsychotic…
- Trial name
- NCT01234454
- Testing
- Risperidone, Olanzapine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Exercise Performance, Fatigue
Functional Evaluation of Kefir Drink on Antifatigue and Exercise Exercise Performance-2
Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate potential beneficial effects of Kefir drink (Synbio Tech Inc., Kaohsiung City, Taiwan) on fatigue and ergogenic functions following physiological challenge.
- Trial name
- NCT04293666
- Testing
- Kefir
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Sport University
Healthy Adult Participants, Exercise Training
The Effect of Olive Leaf Extract Supplementation on Training-induced Skeletal Muscle Functional and Molecular Adaptations in Healthy Volunteers
The goal of this study is to investigate the effect of combining olive leaf extract supplementation with endurance training (moderate intensity continuous training or sprint interval training).
- Conditions
- Healthy Adult Participants, Exercise Training, Neuromuscular Adaptations, Nutritional Intervention
- Trial name
- OLE_Training_1 (NCT07729072)
- Testing
- Olive leaf extract
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lausanne
Cell Migration, Cell Invasion
This Repeated Measures Parallel-group Investigation Will Examine the Influence of Short-term Melatonin Supplementation (5mg, 3 x Day for 72 Hours) on Cellular Responses, Functional Performance and Recovery Following an Acute Bout of Dynamic Resistance Exercise in Resistance Trained Men and Women
Oral Melatonin is a commercially available product available alone and as a constituent in a number of supplements. Previous research suggests that short-term supplementation with oral melatonin may amplify the recovery response…
- Conditions
- Cell Migration, Cell Invasion, Exercise Recovery
- Trial name
- NCT06617351
- Testing
- Melatonin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
Aerobic Performance, Respiratory Function
Integrating Halotherapy Into Preseason Training Improves Respiratory and Aerobic Performance in Elite Female Soccer Players
This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the effects of a 12-week halotherapy intervention on respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, aerobic capacity, and intermittent running performance in elite female…
- Conditions
- Aerobic Performance, Respiratory Function, Athletic Performance, Respiratory Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07406386
- Testing
- Halotherapy Group, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty
Frailty, Aging
Community-Based Multicomponent Exercise and Recreational Programme for Older Adults
This quasi-experimental, non-randomized controlled evaluation examined whether participation in ELDERPLAY, a community-based programme combining Vivifrail-based multicomponent exercise with adapted traditional games, was…
- Conditions
- Frailty, Aging, Physical Functional Performance, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- ELDERPLAY (NCT07864831)
- Testing
- ELDERPLAY multicomponent exercise and recreational programme
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
Supplementation, Sports Nutrition
Caffeine Kinetics and CrossFit®-Specific Performance
The study aims at assessing the relation between caffeine (CAF) and paraxanthine (PAX) kinetics after acute ingestion of caffeine (3 mg/kg body mass) in the form or mono- or multi-ingredient preparations and CrossFit®-specific…
- Conditions
- Supplementation, Sports Nutrition, Ergogenic Support, Discipline-specific Performance
- Trial name
- NCT05516212
- Testing
- CAFMONO supplementation, CAFMIPS_1 supplementation, CAFMIPS_2 supplementation
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education