Clinical trials: Muscle Performance
Muscle Strength
Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy Combined With Static Magnetic Field in CrossFit® Athletes
Crossfit® is a method of strength training and fitness built on functional movements, constantly varied and executed at high intensity.
- Trial name
- NCT04349085
- Testing
- Effective PBMT/sMF
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Athletic Performance
Priming Magnitude and Retention in Highly Trained Male Volleyball Players
This study examined whether a short, high-intensity isometric exercise can influence physical performance and muscle characteristics several hours after it is performed.
- Trial name
- NCT07483931
- Testing
- Isometric Conditioning Activity (ICA), Volleyball-Specific Warm-Up (Control Condition)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Healthy Adult Participants
Acute Effects of Alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine (A-GPC) on Lower Body Muscular Performance.
The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of acute A-GPC supplementation on upper and lower body muscular strength, endurance, power, and global levels of activation.
- Trial name
- A-GPC (NCT07397273)
- Testing
- L-Alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine, Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northern Illinois University
Physical Performance, Rhabdomyolysis
The Effect of Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on Physical Performance and Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
In order to examine the effect of RIPC on skeleton muscle exertional damage and on aerobic and anaerobic physical performances, 30 healthy volunteers will undergo a series of different physical tests twice; once without…
- Trial name
- NCT02518724
- Testing
- RIPC intervention exposure
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Caffeine and Endurance Performance
The Effect of a Peat and Apple Extract on Muscle ATP and Exercise Performance
A study to test the hypothesis that a combined peat and apple extract will increase blood and muscle ATP, which will increase cycling performance
- Trial name
- APEX (NCT05641454)
- Testing
- ElevATP supplement
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Exeter
Sports Physical Therapy
Hip Abductor Strengthening With Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Objectives: To compare effectiveness of strengthening hip abductors with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) technique and Range Of Motion (ROM) exercises on core endurance and functional performance in healthy adults…
- Trial name
- NCT05840523
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation exercises, The Range Of Motion exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Strength, Body Composition
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation to Enhance Performance
The goal of this intervention study is to determine if omega-3 fatty acid supplementation as compared to placebo improves performance in track and field athletes. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Conditions
- Strength, Body Composition, Muscle Soreness
- Trial name
- FO n-3 (NCT05924139)
- Testing
- Omega-3 fatty acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor University
Respiratory Muscle, Exercise
The Effect of Functional Respiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Function and Physical Performance
The study aims to investigate the effects of core stabilization exercise, which includes functional respiratory muscle training, on respiratory function, aerobic capacity, trunk stabilization, and physical performance in football…
- Trial name
- NCT06494930
- Testing
- F-IMT, Core Stabilization Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Physical Fitness, Basketball
TRX Training Intensity in Male Adolescent Basketball Players
This randomized interventional study aims to compare the effects of low-, moderate-, and high-intensity TRX suspension training on physical performance in male adolescent basketball players.
- Conditions
- Physical Fitness, Basketball, Resistance Training, Exercise
- Trial name
- TRX-INT (NCT07800130)
- Testing
- TRX Suspension Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
Healthy Individuals
Effects of Exercises Combined With Blood Flow Restriction in Healthy Individuals
Purpose of the study is; to investigate the effect of exercises combined with blood flow restriction on strength, proprioception and functional motor performance in healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT03401567
- Testing
- Exercise group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Hamstring Flexibility, Hamstring Muscle Tightness
Effects of Combining PNF With NMES in Young Football Players
Hamstring muscle injuries are common in sports like football and often lead to extended periods of inactivity. This study aims to compare the effects of two different stretching programs on hamstring flexibility, with a secondary…
- Trial name
- PNF+NMES (NCT07075497)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), Contract-Relax PNF (crPNF)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength
Different Drop Height Plyometric Training in Soccer Players
This randomized controlled trial aims to determine the effects of different drop height plyometric training protocols on lower limb explosive strength, anaerobic power, and change of direction (COD) performance in soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT07484425
- Testing
- Experimental Group 1, Experimental Group 2, Experimental Group 3
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Vitamin D Deficiency, Sarcopenia
Impact of Vitamin D on 25-hydroxyvitamin D Levels and Physical Function
This one-year study will test the hypothesis that supplementation with vitamin D will improve lower extremity muscle performance in older men and women with vitamin D insufficiency.
- Trial name
- NCT02293187
- Testing
- vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Low Back Pain, Muscle Weakness
NASM OPT for Gluteal Enhancement in Non-Athletic Women: An RCT
This RCT evaluates a 12-week NASM OPT program targeting gluteal muscle strength, hip aesthetics (shape, lift, circumference), and low back pain in 120 non-athletic women.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Muscle Weakness, Body Image Disturbance
- Trial name
- GlutealEnhan (NCT06977958)
- Testing
- NASM OPT Group, General Exercise Group
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sistan and Baluchestan
Healthy Participants
ACUTE EFFECTS OF INSPIRATORY MUSCLE WARM-UP ON INSPIRATORY MUSCLE STRENGTH DURING AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC EXERCISE IN ATHLETES
Inspiratory muscle warm-up (IMW) is a specific pre-exercise breathing intervention designed to prepare the respiratory muscles before physical activity and potentially enhance exercise performance.
- Trial name
- IMW-AE (NCT07445269)
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Warm-Up (40% MIP)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hitit University
Muscle Damage
Tart Cherry Juice for Exercise Performance and Recovery
This study evaluates the effects of tart cherry juice consumption on endurance exercise performance, fat metabolism during exercise, blood pressure, and recovery from exercise as assessed by muscle pain, muscle strength and…
- Trial name
- NCT03313388
- Testing
- Drink
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Adolescent Development
Inspiratory and Expiratory Muscle Training in Adolescent Volleyball Players
This study will investigate the effects of inspiratory and expiratory muscle training on respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, and performance status in adolescent athletes
- Trial name
- NCT06759779
- Testing
- inspiratory muscle training, expiratory muscle training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Young Adults, Performance
Effects of Pilates Stretching on Flexibility, Strength, Power and Muscular Endurance
Introduction: The practice of stretching is commonly used in the preparation of activities and/or physical exercises that require some component of flexibility, strength, endurance and muscle power.
- Conditions
- Young Adults, Performance, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT05538520
- Testing
- Traditional Pilates, Pilates without stretching
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual do Norte do Parana
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
Physical Performance Parameters
Elastic Band Training Effects on Knee Strength and Performance in Female Football Players
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effects of an 8-week strength training program with elastic bands on several physical components in female football players at the U15, U19, and Senior levels.
- Trial name
- NCT06800079
- Testing
- EBT
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henrique Sousa