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Effects of Muscle Fatigue

NCT07009496 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 35

Last updated 2025-06-06

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Summary

This study aims to investigate the acute effects of fatigue in the tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius muscles on joint position sense, balance, pain threshold, and muscle elasticity in healthy young adults. Muscle fatigue is known to directly affect physical performance and motor function; therefore, understanding its influence on neuromuscular parameters such as proprioception, postural control, and tissue properties is of great importance. By examining how these specific muscle groups respond to fatigue, the study seeks to clarify the role of fatigue in altering joint position sense, balance performance, pain perception, and muscle mechanical properties. The findings of this research are expected to provide new insights that may contribute to the development of more effective strategies in physical therapy and rehabilitation practices.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Tibialis Anterior Fatigue Protocol

Participants lie in a supine position with the ankle fixed at 100° dorsiflexion using a custom apparatus. They perform repeated isometric dorsiflexion contractions for 30 seconds followed by 15 seconds of rest. The protocol continues until a perceived exertion of ≥7 is reported on the Modified Borg Scale. Evaluations include joint position sense, balance, muscle elasticity, pain threshold, and performance metrics recorded at four time points: pre-, post-, 24h, and 48h.

BEHAVIORAL

Gastrocnemius Fatigue Protocol

Participants lie in a prone position with their foot placed against a wall. They perform repeated isometric plantarflexion contractions for 30 seconds with 15 seconds of rest between repetitions. The exercise is continued until a Modified Borg score of ≥7 is reached. Measurements of neuromuscular and biomechanical parameters are conducted at the same four time points: before, immediately after, 24 hours, and 48 hours post-exercise.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Beykent

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
24 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-02-01
Primary Completion
2025-04-15
Completion
2025-05-20

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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