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Clinical Trials/NCT04459195
NCT04459195CompletedNot Applicable

An Investigation of Acute Effects of Static Stretching Duration on Gastrocnemius Muscle Vascularization by Superb Microvascular Imaging Method

Yuksek Ihtisas University2 sites in 1 country30 target enrollmentStarted: July 10, 2020Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Enrollment
30
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Muscle vascularization

Study Overview

Brief Summary

Stretching effects skeletal muscle flexibility, vascularity and physical performance. The aim of our study is to examine the acute effects of static stretching duration on gastrocnemius muscle vascularization in healthy participants by superb microvascular imaging (SMI) and to compare the effects of 2 and 5 minutes of static stretching on blood flow.

Detailed Description

The study will be included 30 healthy volunteers. The participants will be divided into two groups. Static stretching was administered to the gastrocnemius muscle. Stretching applications will be applied to the first group for 2 minutes and to the second group for 5 minutes. Muscle vascularization will be evaluated by a new method, superb microvascular imaging (SMI). SMI is a recently developed ultrasound imaging technique that aims to visualize low velocity and small diameter blood vessel flow.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Single (Investigator)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 35 Years (Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • Healthy volunteers between the ages of 18-35,
  • Without knee, hip, ankle and waist pathology,
  • Has not undergone any surgery on the lower extremity.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Rheumatic, musculoskeletal, neurological and vestibular problems,
  • Bone pathologies,
  • Joint laxity,
  • Connective tissue disorders
  • Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, arthritic or inflammatory problems

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Muscle vascularization

Time Frame: 10 minutes after the application.

The evaluation of muscle vascularization will be made using the Superb microvascular imaging method by a radiologist. Superb microvascular imaging is a recently developed ultrasound imaging technique that aims to visualize low velocity and small diameter blood vessel flow.

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor
Yuksek Ihtisas University
Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Kamile UZUN AKKAYA

Principal Investigator

Yuksek Ihtisas University

Study Sites (2)

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