Clinical trials: Gastrocnemius
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Spastic Myopathy in Adults With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is indeed the result of a central neurological lesion, but it also involves a lesser-known muscular condition that we refer to as spastic myopathy.
- Trial name
- MYOSPAS-IMC (NCT07293988)
- Testing
- Guided Self-rehabilitation Contract, Conventional therapy group
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Neuroloco
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
People With Identified Painful Trigger Points (Tp) Within the Soleus and Gastrocnemius Muscles Complex, Healthy Subjects or Volunteers
Trigger Point Dry Needling With and Without Electrical Stimulation in Healthy Subjects
DN is one of the most commonly used physical therapy (PT) interventions for managing trigger points (Tp). Evidence suggests that DN was equally effective as other PT interventions, compared to no treatment or Sham-DN.
- Trial name
- DN (NCT07384247)
- Testing
- Dry needling with electrical stimulation, Dry needling, Electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rhode Island
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
Spastic Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Focused Versus Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Gastrocnemius Spasticity in Children With Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to compare the effectiveness of focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) versus radial ESWT on gastrocnemius spasticity in children with spastic quadriplegic cerebral…
- Conditions
- Spastic Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy (CP), Gastrocnemius Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT07894003
- Testing
- Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital
Isolated Gastrocnemius Tightness
Immediate Effects of Graston Massage on Muscle Properties and Performance in Elite Female Handball Players
The aim of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of Graston massage on muscle mechanical properties and sports performance in elite handball players with isolated gastrocnemius tightness.
- Trial name
- NCT06911580
- Testing
- Graston Massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Giresun University
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
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Efficacy Study of Kinesio Taping to Treat Muscular and Joint Problems in Chronic Venous Insufficiency
The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of Kinesio Taping on gastrocnemius muscle activation during gait and on Range of ankle motion in postmenopausal females with Chronic Venous Insufficiency in initial stages in…
- Trial name
- NCT01501188
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 259 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
Muscle Architecture
Percussive Massage Therapy and Muscle Architecture
Percussive massage therapy (PMT) is widely used in therapeutic and athletic settings, but its effects on muscle architecture are not yet fully understood.
- Trial name
- NCT07367243
- Testing
- Percussive Massage Therapy (PMT)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
Plantar Fasciitis
Estimating the Prevalence of GAstrocnemius Muscle REtraction in a Population Suffering From Plantar aPOneurositis and Describing the Effects of Lengthening
The gastrocnemius muscles, which form the upper part of the calf, can suffer from retraction, a common but often under-diagnosed condition, which can be a risk factor for plantar fasciitis.
- Trial name
- REGAPOP (NCT07060352)
- Testing
- Ankle Dorsiflexion Index (ADI) measurement
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Clinique Saint Charles
Cerebral Palsy and Botulinum Toxin
Spread And Effectiveness Of Botulinum Neurotoxin A In Spastic Equinus In Cerebral Palsy
Objectives. To study the short-term neurophysiological and clinical outcome of botulinum toxin type A(BoNT-A), injected at standard doses, and assess toxin spread to neighboring uninjected muscles in children with cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT01276015
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
Gastrocnemius Equinus
"Effectiveness of the Ultrasound - Guided Lengthening of the Gastrocsoleus Complex"
The study analyzes the effectiveness of different ultrasound-guided surgical techniques to treat gastrocnemius contracture and equinus deformity, conditions that affect ankle dorsiflexion and can cause problems such as plantar…
- Trial name
- EUGLGC (NCT06302530)
- Testing
- Stayer, Plantar transection, Baumann
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
Stroke, Postural; Defect
The Relationship of Multifidus and Gastrocnemius Muscle Thickness With Postural Stability in Patients With Stroke
This study aims to investigate the relationship between multifidus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness with postural stability in patients with stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Postural; Defect, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT05871723
- Testing
- Measurement of multifidus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness with Ultrasound, Berg Balance Scale
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Uskudar State Hospital
Tensiomyography, Gastrocnemius Muscle Assessment
Tensiomyography of Gastrocnemius in Lumbar Radiculopathy
This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the neuromuscular characteristics of the gastrocnemius muscles in individuals with chronic lumbar radiculopathy using tensiomyography (TMG).
- Conditions
- Tensiomyography, Gastrocnemius Muscle Assessment, Chronic Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Trial name
- TMGGLR (NCT06767280)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Health Adult Subjects, Exercise-Induced Changes in Gastrocnemius Muscle Stiffness
Acute Changes in Gastrocnemius Muscle Stiffness
This study evaluated how different exercise and rest schedules during calf-raise exercise affected the stiffness of the calf muscle in trained volleyball athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07745452
- Testing
- 30-Second Work / 30-Second Rest Calf-Raise Protocol, 15-Second Work / 45-Second Rest Calf-Raise Protocol, 45-Second Work / 15-Second Rest Calf-Raise Protocol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
Plantar Fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic
Evaluating the Safety and Effect of abobotulinumtoxinA in the Gastrocnemius Muscle to Improve Equinus and Plantar Fasciitis Pain
The purpose of this research is to collect safety and efficacy data on injection of botulinumtoxinA (AbobotulinumtoxinA /Dysort) into the gastrocnemius (calf) muscle to improve equinus (lack of flexibility to bring the top of the…
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic, Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet
- Trial name
- NCT03978234
- Testing
- AbobotulinumtoxinA 300 UNT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Foot and Ankle Foundation
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Effects on Muscle Activity After Dry Needling in Myofascial Trigger Points of the Gastrocnemius Muscles
Trigger points (TrPs) are a common musculoskeletal cause of local and referred muscle pain, as well as local inflammation in the muscle and fascia.
- Trial name
- NCT04985578
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Achilles Tendinopathy, Chronic Pain
Achillestendinopathy Treated With Proximal Medial Gastrocnemius Recession
This is a prospective cohort study that will follow 60 patients treated with Proximal Medial Gastrocnemius Recession for Chronic Mid-Portion Achilles Tendinopathy for 5 years postoperatively.
- Trial name
- NCT05179551
- Testing
- Proximal Medial Gastrocnemius Recession
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ostfold Hospital Trust
Fascia, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Effects of Myofascial Induction Therapy on Pressure Pain and Ankle Range of Motion.
In this study, it will be assessed if there are changes in ankle dorsiflexion and pressure pain after performing the myofascial induction technique in the calf.
- Conditions
- Fascia, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Range of Motion, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05711745
- Testing
- Calf myofascial technique
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayuben Private Clinic
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Effect of Functional Power Training on Calf Muscle Length and Strength in Children With Spastic Paresis
Spastic paresis (SP) is a common motor condition in children and is often caused by cerebral palsy. Skeletal muscles develop differently in children with SP due to brain damage in early development; muscle strength and muscle…
- Trial name
- MegaMuscle (NCT05649930)
- Testing
- Functional power training
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc