Clinical trials: Gastrocnemius, open to volunteers
Stroke, Spasticity
Pilot Study on Muscle, Tendon, and Neural Changes Post-Botulinum Toxin Injections in Post-stroke Spastic Equinovarus
Poststroke spasticity significantly impairs function, particularly through the development of pes equinovarus. Botulinum toxin A (BoNT) injections into the medial gastrocnemius (MG) are a first-line treatment.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Spasticity, Equinovarus Foot
- Trial name
- NCT06767631
- Testing
- threedimensional freehand ultrasound and instrumented spasticity assessment
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Gastrocnemius, Ankle Surgery
Efficacy of Gastrocnemius Plane Block for Foot and Ankle Surgery
The study aim is to evaluate the efficacy of the gastrocnemius plane block (GPB) in providing postoperative analgesia for patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery.
- Conditions
- Gastrocnemius, Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery, Postoperative Analgesia
- Trial name
- NCT07877974
- Testing
- GPB Group : This group will receive ultrasound-guided Gastrocnemius plane block with 30 mL bupivacaine (0.25%), SAB
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
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
Kinesio Taping, Muscle Oxygenation
The Effect of Kinesio Taping Applied to the Gastrocnemius Muscle on Muscle Oxygenation, Pain Pressure Threshold, and Muscle Mechanical Properties
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping applied to the gastrocnemius muscle on muscle oxygenation, pain pressure threshold, and mechanical properties of the muscle in healthy young individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT07572201
- Testing
- Kinesio® tape application
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Okan University
Child Development, Gastrocnemius Equinus
Gastrocnemius Tightness and Foot Pain in Children
Foot and leg pain among otherwise healthy children is a common reason for referral to our pediatric orthopaedics outpatient clinic.
- Trial name
- NCT05862246
- Testing
- Clinical examination
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- St. Olavs Hospital
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
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
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
Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Contraction
The Muscle in Children With Cerebral Palsy - Longitudinal Exploration of Microscopic Muscle Structure.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a motor impairment due to a brain malformation or a brain lesion before the age of two. Spasticity, hypertonus in flexor muscles, dyscoordination and an impaired sensorimotor control are cardinal symptoms.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Contraction, Muscle Spasticity
- Trial name
- CPBiopsyBTX (NCT05497609)
- Testing
- no intervention. Care as ususal
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Eva Ponten
Stroke
Muscular Changes in the First 12 Weeks After Stroke.
The investigators will use 3D freehand ultrasound to investigate changes in muscle morphology of the paretic m. rectus femoris and m. gastrocnemius medialis during the first 3 months after stroke.
- Trial name
- StrIMuC12 (NCT06320561)
- Testing
- Longitudinal prospective cohort study
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Muscle Stiffness
Immediate Effects of Two IASTM Tools on Lower-Leg Tissue Stiffness and Ankle Mobility
This randomized controlled trial will investigate the immediate effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) performed with two different commercially available tools on posterior lower-leg tissue stiffness and…
- Trial name
- NCT07822594
- Testing
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Using a Higher-Cost Tool, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Using a Lower-Cost Tool
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Plantar Fascitis, Gastrocnemius Tightness
Treatment of Gastrocnemius Tightness and Subsequent Chronic Plantar Fasciitis with Botulinum Toxin a
This prospective clinical cohort study will follow 40 patients who recieve botulinum toxin A treatment for proximal medial gastrocnemius tightness with subsequent Chronic Plantar Fasciitis for two years.
- Trial name
- PLATOX (NCT05218785)
- Testing
- Botox
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Knee Osteoarthritis
Pregabalin Phonophoresis and MET for Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition causing pain, stiffness, and difficulty walking. Many patients with advanced (Grade III) knee OA also experience neuropathic pain - burning, tingling, or electric shock sensations …
- Trial name
- NCT07598474
- Testing
- Pregabalin-Encapsulated Hydrogel Phonophoresis, Gastrocnemius Muscle Energy Technique (Post-Isometric Relaxation), Aqua Gel Phonophoresis
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
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
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Popliteal
The Immediate Effect of Applying Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Sympathetic Ganglion and Gastrocnemius for Popliteal Blood Flow
This study aims to evaluate the immediate hemodynamic effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on the popliteal artery and vein.
- Conditions
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Popliteal, Blood Flow, Sympathetic Ganglia
- Trial name
- TENS (NCT06882733)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation，TENS
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University
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
Endurance Calf Test, KINESIOTAPING
The Effects of Kinesio Taping on Heel-Rise Endurance and Gastrocnemius Muscle Oxygenation in Healthy Young Adults
acilitative kinesio taping (KT) is commonly used by athletes to support muscle performance and delay fatigue. However, evidence regarding its effects on muscle endurance and oxygenation remains inconsistent.
- Trial name
- NCT07464795
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Trakya University
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
Cerebral Palsy Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy Spasticity Gait Disorders, Neurologic Postural Balance Impairment
Vibration Effects on Gait and Balance in CP
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the acute effects of local vibration applied to the spastic medial gastrocnemius muscle on balance and spatiotemporal gait parameters in children with hemiparetic cerebral…
- Trial name
- NCT07045519
- Testing
- Local Vibration Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University
Knee Osteoarthritis
Gastrocnemius Myofascial Release in Females With Knee Osteoarthritis
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether gastrocnemius myofascial release is effective in reducing pain and improving physical function in females with knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- MFR/KNEE OA (NCT07507175)
- Testing
- GASTROCNEMIUS MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University