Clinical trials: Gastrocnemius
Stroke, Spasticity, Muscle
Analysis of the Correlation Between Ultrasound Imaging and Functional Parameters in the Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle in Post-stroke Patients With Spasticity in the Lower Limb
The goal of this observational study is to understand the impact of spasticity on muscle changes and functional performance in stroke patients with lower limb spasticity in comparison to non-stroke individuals.
- Trial name
- US-function (NCT06411587)
- Testing
- Ultrasound imaging and functional assessment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Muscle Activity, Electromyography
Muscle Activity of the Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscles by Surface Electromyography.
This cross-sectional, comparative study aims to evaluate and compare the surface electromyographic (sEMG) activity of the gastrocnemius (medial and lateral) and soleus muscles during static and dynamic contraction tasks.
- Conditions
- Muscle Activity, Electromyography, Lower Limb
- Trial name
- NCT06953401
- Testing
- Muscle contraction protocol for electromyographic assessment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura
Ankle Sprains
Effect of Eccentric Streching vs IASTM of Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscles in Athletes With Ankle Sprain
The primary objective within the current study is to compare the acute and chronic effects of eccentric training and IASTM on the dorsiflexion ROM.
- Trial name
- NCT06241001
- Testing
- eccentric streching, IASTM
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Gastrocnemius Tightness
The Effect of Physiotherapy on Lower Extremity Function and Gait in Children with Isolated Gastrocnemius Muscle Tightness
Since the gastrocnemius muscle crosses both joints, the joint kinematics of the ankle are affected by knee flexion. According to the Kendall \& McCreary assessment of normal joint motion angles, the generally accepted normal…
- Conditions
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Gastrocnemius Tightness, Pes Planovalgus
- Trial name
- NCT06678139
- Testing
- physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Plantar Fascitis
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Gastrocnemius and Achilles Tendon in Plantar Fasciitis
Aim of this study is to compare the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on gastrocnemius and Achilles tendon on pain,range of motion and foot disability.A randomized control trial that will include total 32…
- Trial name
- NCT05775302
- Testing
- IASTM of Gastrocnemius + Conventional therapy, IASTM of AchillesTendon + Conventional Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Idiopathic Toe Walking
Trial of a Botulinum A Toxin (Botox) Injection in the Gastrocnemius Muscle in Children With Idiopathic Toe Walking
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of Botox and casting to placebo and casting for reducing toe walking problems in children who are idiopathic toe walkers.
- Trial name
- NCT00175669
- Testing
- Botox injections
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Acute Rupture of Achilles Tendon (Disorder)
Comparison of Primary Repair Versus Gastrocnemius Turn-down Flaps of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture
This retrospective study includes 74 patients with acute Achilles tendon rupture from March 2012 to September 2018, aiming to compare the mid-term curative effect of primary repair and gastrocnemius turn-down flaps and guide…
- Trial name
- NCT04465994
- Testing
- gastrocnemius turn-down flaps
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Muscle Stiffness
Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Gastrocnemius Stiffness and Ankle Range of Motion
This study will examine whether a technique called instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) can reduce stiffness in the calf muscle (gastrocnemius) and improve ankle mobility.
- Trial name
- IASTM-Gastro (NCT06934694)
- Testing
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Isolated Gastrocnemius Tightness, Healthy Adult Participants
Isolated Gastrocnemius Tightness and Tactile Sensitivity
Isolated gastrocnemius tightness is associated with various foot pathologies, particularly metatarsalgia and hallux valgus, and is also commonly observed in the general population.
- Trial name
- NCT07828392
- Testing
- Ankle Dorsiflexion Index
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Quality of Life, Anxiety
The Effect of Different Muscle Training on Activities of Daily Living in COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) contributes significantly to global morbidity and mortality; It is a disease that affects an estimated 210 million people worldwide and is the third most common cause of death.
- Trial name
- NCT05501457
- Testing
- Muscle strengthening with neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hitit University
Stretch
Effects of Stretching Types on Gastrocnemius
Stretching is the process of positioning certain muscles and related soft tissues of the body in a position that will lengthen them.
- Trial name
- NCT05879042
- Testing
- Static Stretching, Dynamic Stretching, PNF Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kubra Koce
Achilles Tendinopathy, Pain
Effectiveness of Dry Needling of the Gastrocnemius Muscle VS Electrolysis in Subjects With Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles tendinopathy is the injury that primarily occurs in athletes and people who engage in repetitive activities that involve the calf muscles, such as running, jumping, and sudden acceleration and deceleration movements.
- Trial name
- NCT06080334
- Testing
- Dry needling, Electrolysis
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica de Ávila
Hemiplegia
Measurement by 2D Ultrasound of the Pennation Angle and Elasticity of Gastrocnemius Muscle
Hemiplegic adults after stroke (stroke), children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) have both muscles spastic and paresis.
- Trial name
- NCT02549807
- Testing
- Muscle elasticity measure
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Plantar Fascitis
Effects of J Stroke Myofascial Release in Patients With Planter Fasciitis
The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of j stroke myofascial release on planter fascia versus ischemic release on gastrocnemius in patients with planter fasciitis.
- Trial name
- NCT05856019
- Testing
- J Stroke Myofascial Release, Ischemic Release on Gastrocnemius through Dry Cupping
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
Proximal Medial Gastriocnemius Recession for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
This prospective kohort study will follow 150 patients treated with proximal medial gastrocnemius recession for plantar fasciitts. Follow up time is two years and the main outcome is the Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire.
- Trial name
- NCT05162144
- Testing
- Proximal Medial Gastrocnemius Recession
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Ostfold Hospital Trust
Plantar Fascitis
Combined Effect of Foam Roller and Gastrocnemius Release on Plantar Fasciitis
this study will be conducted to investigate the efficacy of combining foam roller and gastrocnemius release on pain intensity level, dorsi flexion range of motion of ankle joint ,dorsi flexion range of motion of big toe and foot…
- Trial name
- MTP (NCT06231199)
- Testing
- gastrocnemius release, conventional treatment
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Lipedema, Obesity & Overweight
Ultrasonographic Evaluation and Pedobarographic Correlation of Lower Extremity Muscles in Lipedema Patients
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the lower extremity muscle structure, lower extremity alignment, and foot posture in lipedema; secondly, to reveal the chain relationship and biomechanical problems that may be…
- Trial name
- PODUSG (NCT07724483)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Myosfascial Trigger-Points and Effects on Neuromuscular Response
The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of the treatment of the Myosfascial Trigger-Points detected in the gastrocnemius muscles on the neuromuscular response.
- Trial name
- NCT03941054
- Testing
- Pressure Release
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Neuromuscular Diseases
Effects of Pre-event Massage Over the Neuromuscular Response
The study observes the effect of a pre-event massage on the gastrocnemius muscles over the neuromuscular response of the gastrocnemious muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT03941067
- Testing
- Pre-event massage
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Idiopathic Toe Walking, Cerebral Palsy
The Effect of Targeting the Plantaris Muscle-tendon in Surgical Correction of Ankle Equinus in Children
Tight ankle muscles can produce ankle equinus (limited ability to pull the foot upward) and occur often in children, significantly impacting their ability to walk.
- Conditions
- Idiopathic Toe Walking, Cerebral Palsy, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- Plantaris Sx (NCT07090057)
- Testing
- Tendoachilles (TA) lengthening or gastrocnemius (GN) recession, then Plantaris tenotomy, Plantaris tenotomy, then Tendoachilles (TA) lengthening or gastrocnemius (GN) recession
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta