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Official title Acute Effects of Neurodynamics on Strength and Endurance in Athletes
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07721220
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study explores the acute effects of neurodynamics, an intervention commonly used by physical therapist to improve nerve mobility and decrease pain, on the strength and muscular endurance in the athletic population. This study aims to find if these interventions can maintain or promote strength and endurance in the hamstrings.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 30. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Participants must be between 18 and 30 years of age.
- Must be able to read, understand, and provide informed consent, in English.
- Must be currently participating in an organized sport (e.g. collegiate, club, or competitive recreational level) or engaging in structured resistance...
- Medically stable with no known contraindications to physical exertion.
- Cleared for participation in strength or maximal-effort isometric testing.
You likely can't join if
- Individuals younger than 18 or older than 30.
- Acute lower extremity injury in the last 12 weeks.
- Lower extremity surgery within the last 12 months.
- Pain in either lower extremity that would limit maximal physical exertion.
- History of neurological disorders, including but not limited to: Neuropathy, Stoke, MS, Parkinson's Disease, etc.
- Use of medications that significantly impact neuromuscular performance, strength or fatigue.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants must be between 18 and 30 years of age.
- Must be able to read, understand, and provide informed consent, in English.
- Must be currently participating in an organized sport (e.g. collegiate, club, or competitive recreational level) or engaging in structured resistance training and athletic conditioning for recreational sports events...
- Medically stable with no known contraindications to physical exertion.
- Cleared for participation in strength or maximal-effort isometric testing.
- Be able to perform lower extremity isometric testing without pain that limits maximal effort.
- Must have 2 lower extremities capable to producing full range knee flexion and extension range of motion.
- No medical condition that significantly alters lower extremity neuromuscular performance.
- No history of lower extremity surgery in the past 12 months.
- Individuals younger than 18 or older than 30.
- Acute lower extremity injury in the last 12 weeks.
- Lower extremity surgery within the last 12 months.
- Pain in either lower extremity that would limit maximal physical exertion.
- History of neurological disorders, including but not limited to: Neuropathy, Stoke, MS, Parkinson's Disease, etc.
- Use of medications that significantly impact neuromuscular performance, strength or fatigue.
- No supplementation that affects neuromuscular performance, strength, or fatigue.
- Unable to read and understand English.
- Not in a vulnerable population: Pregnant, mentally or physically challenged, cognitively impaired.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- High Point, North Carolina, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 30 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include High Point, North Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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