Gender Differences in the Tolerance to Stretch

NCT04146506 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: UniversityCND2
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 72
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The effect of stretching on range of motion is believed to rely upon an increased tolerance to stretch. This suggests, that pain modulation has significance in regards to the effect of stretching.

Conditions

Range of Motion, Articular; Muscle Stretching Exercises

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Range of Motion

  Passive knee extension Range of motion

  Passive knee extension range of motion was measured at baseline just prior to Muscle stretching exercises

• Range of Motion

  Passive knee extension Range of motion

  Passive knee extension range of motion was measured 30 seconds after Muscle stretching exercises

• Pain Thresholds

  Pressure Pain Thresholds

  Pressure pain Thresholds were measured at baseline just prior to muscle stretching exercises

• Pain Thresholds

  Pressure Pain Thresholds

  Pressure pain Thresholds were measured 30 seconds after muscle stretching exercises

• Torque

  Passive Resistive Torque

  Passive resistive torque was measured at baseline just prior to muscle stretching exercises

• Torque

  Passive Resistive Torque

  Passive resistive torque was measured 30 seconds after muscle stretching exercises

Study Arms (2)

Male

Static Muscle stretching exercises of the knee flexors

Other: Muscle stretching exercises

Female

Static Muscle stretching exercises of the knee flexors

Other: Muscle stretching exercises

Interventions

Muscle stretching exercises OTHER

Muscle stretching exercises consisting of static stretching exercises of the knee flexors

Female; Male

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy male and female volunteers between the ages of 18 to 45 are eligible for participation.

You may qualify if:

• Absence of any pain or other conditions which might affect the somatosensory system and pain perception

You may not qualify if:

• Substance abuse, History of neurological or mental disabilities, Lack of ability to comply with instructions, Delayed onset of muscle soreness

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University College of Northern Denmark: lead

Study Sites (1)

University College of Northern Denmark

Aalborg, 9220, Denmark

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Muscle Stretching Exercises

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Exercise Therapy; Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics; Physical Therapy Modalities; Exercise; Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

• Dorte Drachman, Msc.

  University College of Northern Denmark, Department of Physiotherapy

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 24, 2019
• First Posted: October 31, 2019
• Study Start: November 11, 2019
• Primary Completion: March 30, 2020
• Study Completion: July 30, 2020
• Last Updated: October 6, 2020

Record last verified: 2019-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

DK (1)