Gluteal Activation Plus Movement Retraining (NCT07293039) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Gluteal Activation Plus Movement Retraining
United States38 participantsStarted 2026-01-07
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if an isometric gluteal activation home exercise program (HEP) combined with a movement retraining program utilizing feedback cues produces significant changes in scores on the Forward Step-Down Test (FSDT) in healthy young adults with movement coordination impairments.
Aim 1: To determine if an isometric gluteal activation HEP with a movement retraining program with feedback cues produces significant changes on scores FSDT compared to the gluteal activation HEP alone.
Aim 2: To determine if an isometric gluteal activation HEP followed with a movement retraining program with feedback cues produces significant changes on category FSDT compared to gluteal activation HEP alone.
Aim 3: To determine if an isometric gluteal activation HEP with a movement retraining program with feedback cues produces changes in the peak activation of the gluteus medius (GMed) and gluteus maximus (GMax) during the FSDT compared to the gluteal activation HEP alone.
Aim 4: To determine if an isometric gluteal activation HEP with a movement retraining program with feedback cues produces changes in the mean activation of the GMed and GMax during the FSDT compared to the gluteal activation HEP alone.
Aim 5: To determine if HEP dose has an effect on the FSDT response, as measured by change in score on the FSDT.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants must between the ages of 18 and older, if they were healthy via the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+), and scored a 2 or higher on the FSDT.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants have any current knee/hip pain, past knee/hip pathology in the past 3 months on their dominant leg or that the participant believes would impact their ability to participate in the study, or any past lower extremity (LE) surgery in their dominant leg that the participant believes would impact their ability to participate in the study, a concussion in the past 3 months, or if they have any vestibular pathology.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is listed as 'active, not recruiting' — does that mean enrollment is closed, and if so, are there similar studies on gluteal activation and movement retraining that I might still be able to participate in?
2The trial is measuring outcomes using the Forward Step-Down Test, which assesses how well the lower extremity moves under load — can you explain what my current performance on that kind of test looks like and whether addressing gluteal activation is relevant to my specific lower extremity problem?
3Since this study is listed as Phase NA, meaning it may be more of a movement or rehabilitation study than a drug trial, can you help me understand what 'movement retraining' would actually involve day-to-day and whether it's something that fits my current physical condition and lifestyle?
4Would it make more sense for me to first try standard physical therapy targeting gluteal strength and movement patterns before pursuing a research study, or do you think a more structured trial setting would actually be more beneficial for my situation?
5Are there any risks or downsides to a gluteal activation and movement retraining program that I should be aware of, particularly given my specific lower extremity problem, even if the intervention seems relatively low-risk compared to a drug trial?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Forward Step-Down Test (FSDT)
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8-week Home Exercise Program (HEP) intervention.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07293039
SponsorLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport