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Acute Effects of Static Stretching Duration on Gastrocnemius Muscle Vascularization

Primary Purpose

Muscle Stretching Exercises

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Turkey
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
2 Minute Static Stretching
5 Minute Static Stretching
Sponsored by
Yuksek Ihtisas University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Muscle Stretching Exercises focused on measuring Gastrocnemius, Static Stretching, Muscle Vascularization, Superb Microvascular Imaging

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 35 Years (Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Sites / Locations

  • Yuksek Ihtisas University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

2 Minute Static stretching

5 Minute Static stretching

Arm Description

Stretching applications will be applied to the first group for 2 minutes .

Stretching applications will be applied to the first group for 5 minutes.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Muscle vascularization
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.
Muscle vascularization
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 Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
June 30, 2020
Last Updated
December 22, 2020
Sponsor
Yuksek Ihtisas University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04459195
Brief Title
Acute Effects of Static Stretching Duration on Gastrocnemius Muscle Vascularization
Official Title
An Investigation of Acute Effects of Static Stretching Duration on Gastrocnemius Muscle Vascularization by Superb Microvascular Imaging Method
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
December 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
July 10, 2020 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 7, 2020 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 7, 2020 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Yuksek Ihtisas University

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No

5. Study Description

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.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Muscle Stretching Exercises
Keywords
Gastrocnemius, Static Stretching, Muscle Vascularization, Superb Microvascular Imaging

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Investigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
30 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
2 Minute Static stretching
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Stretching applications will be applied to the first group for 2 minutes .
Arm Title
5 Minute Static stretching
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Stretching applications will be applied to the first group for 5 minutes.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
2 Minute Static Stretching
Intervention Description
Stretching applications will be applied to the first group for 2 minutes. Static stretching exercise will be performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist as 30 seconds of stretching and 30 seconds of rest and and the individuals will be asked to participate in the exercise actively.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
5 Minute Static Stretching
Intervention Description
Stretching applications will be applied to the first group for 5 minutes. Static stretching exercise will be performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist as 30 seconds of stretching and 30 seconds of rest and and the individuals will be asked to participate in the exercise actively.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Muscle vascularization
Description
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.
Time Frame
Immediately after the application.
Title
Muscle vascularization
Description
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.
Time Frame
10 minutes after the application.

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
35 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
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
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Yuksek Ihtisas University
City
Ankara
ZIP/Postal Code
06520
Country
Turkey

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Undecided
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
31063516
Citation
Caliskan E, Akkoc O, Bayramoglu Z, Gozubuyuk OB, Kural D, Azamat S, Adaletli I. Effects of static stretching duration on muscle stiffness and blood flow in the rectus femoris in adolescents. Med Ultrason. 2019 May 2;21(2):136-143. doi: 10.11152/mu-1859.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
29238251
Citation
Maeda N, Urabe Y, Tsutsumi S, Sakai S, Fujishita H, Kobayashi T, Asaeda M, Hirata K, Mikami Y, Kimura H. The Acute Effects of Static and Cyclic Stretching on Muscle Stiffness and Hardness of Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle. J Sports Sci Med. 2017 Dec 1;16(4):514-520. eCollection 2017 Dec.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
28988152
Citation
Nakamura M, Ikezoe T, Nishishita S, Umehara J, Kimura M, Ichihashi N. Acute effects of static stretching on the shear elastic moduli of the medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscles in young and elderly women. Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2017 Dec;32:98-103. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2017.09.006. Epub 2017 Sep 25.
Results Reference
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PubMed Identifier
30953387
Citation
Jiang ZZ, Huang YH, Shen HL, Liu XT. Clinical Applications of Superb Microvascular Imaging in the Liver, Breast, Thyroid, Skeletal Muscle, and Carotid Plaques. J Ultrasound Med. 2019 Nov;38(11):2811-2820. doi: 10.1002/jum.15008. Epub 2019 Apr 5.
Results Reference
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Links:
URL
http://radiopaedia.org/articles/superb-microvascular-imaging-ultrasound
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