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Clinical Trials/NCT03950596
NCT03950596
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Macroscopic and Molecular Changes in Knee Muscular-tendon Unit in Response to Acute Resistant Load

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center1 site in 1 country300 target enrollmentMay 2019

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Quadriceps Muscle
Sponsor
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Enrollment
300
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Ultrasound Changes in Knee Muscle and Tendon
Last Updated
6 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to determine the influence of acute resistance exercises on anatomical and biological changes in the quadriceps muscle and tendons of the knee

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
May 2019
End Date
May 2020
Last Updated
6 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Single Group
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Non-professional athletes
  • Pass heart/lung endurance tests
  • Pass ergometrics testing

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have been injured
  • Had physiotherapy for back or lower limbs in past 6 months
  • Orthopedic surgery in lower limbs

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Ultrasound Changes in Knee Muscle and Tendon

Time Frame: One year

Comparison of results of pre- and post ultrasound changes after interventions between the 3 groups

Biopsy Changes in Knee Muscle and Tendon

Time Frame: One year

Comparison of changes in biopsies taken before and after interventions between the 3 groups

Genetic Changes in Knee Muscle and Tendon

Time Frame: One year

Comparison of results of genetic testing both before and after interventions between the 3 groups

Study Sites (1)

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