Stretch-mediated hypertrophy and strength increases and their impact on dynamic balance performance – a randomized controlled intervention study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00036510

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-03

Start date

2024-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-02

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Conditions

Healthy adults with a high amount of work-related sitting time and undiagnosed “shortened” muscles were examined.

Interventions

Group 1: Stretching of the knee extensors (m. quadrizeps femoris) and the hip flexors (m. iliopsoas) Group 2: Passive Control

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Participants between the ages of 18 and 40, of any gender and social background, can take part in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Muscular injuries to the lower extremities that have led to immobilization or reduced load capacity within the last 3 months • Diagnosed heart problems, risk of thrombosis, previous orthopedic conditions

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
isometric maximal strength and muscle thickness	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Balance	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactKonstantin Warneke

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

konstantin-warneke@uni-jena.de+49 3641 945670

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026