Evaluating knee brace effects on thigh muscle activity during leg raises
Impact of Knee Extension Brace on Quadriceps Electromyography Activity During Active Straight Leg Rise
This study tests how wearing a knee brace affects the thigh muscle activity during leg raises in healthy young adults.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Warsaw) |
| Trial ID | NCT06821477 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the activity of the quadriceps muscle during active straight leg raises (ASLR) with and without a knee brace in healthy individuals aged 18 to 35. Participants will undergo a series of non-invasive surface EMG measurements to evaluate muscle activity in different conditions. The study will measure maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) and muscle activity during leg raises in both braced and unbraced states. The goal is to understand how a knee brace influences muscle performance during specific exercises.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals aged 18 to 35 with no history of knee or hip surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of knee or hip surgery, ligament damage, or recent muscle injuries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into optimizing rehabilitation protocols for knee injuries by understanding muscle dynamics with knee braces.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored muscle activity with braces, this specific approach focusing on EMG during ASLR is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age between 18-35 years * no contraindications to exercise * ability to perform the required commands without pain or discomfort * full range of motion of the knee joint. Exclusion Criteria: * those with a history of knee and/or hip surgery * damage to ligamentous structures of the knee joint in the past treated conservatively or meniscus treated conservatively. * muscle and tendon injury of the knee joint area in the past 3 months.
Where this trial is running
Warsaw
- Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education — Warsaw, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mateusz Kamiński, MSc PT
- Email: mateusz.kaminski@awf.edu.pl
- Phone: (22) 834 04 31
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.