Comparing electrical stimulation and static stretching for leg muscle fatigue
Official title: Effect of Electrical Muscle Elongation vs. Static Stretching in the Leg Muscles Contracture
Run by University of Seville · NCT06626698 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests whether using electrical stimulation can help adults with tight leg muscles feel better and move more easily compared to regular stretching.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Seville Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seville) |
| Trial ID | NCT06626698 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults affiliated with the University of Seville who have muscular shortening of the posterior leg muscles.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are highly active in sports or those with a history of joint disease or serious illness may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the short-term effects of electrical muscle elongation using interferential current compared to static stretching on the gastrocnemius muscle and Achilles tendon in adults with muscle shortening. It employs a randomized controlled design with a double-blind technique to ensure unbiased results. The study aims to determine if electrical stimulation can enhance ankle range of motion and muscle strength more effectively than traditional stretching methods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more effective treatment option for improving muscle flexibility and strength in patients with muscle fatigue.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with electrical stimulation techniques, suggesting potential benefits, but this specific comparison with static stretching is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects affiliated with or related to the University of Seville. * Those with muscular shortening of the posterior chain of the limb. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects who engage in sports activity above the average of the sample or who follow an organized stretching program for the posterior leg muscles. * Hyperlaxity * History of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular injuries, joint disease, surgery on the lower leg, or serious illness.
Where it's running
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Área Clínica de Podología
Seville, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aurora Castro PhD — University of Seville
- Study coordinator: Aurora Castro PhD
- Email: auroracastro@us.es
- Phone: +34 677608957
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.