CompletedNot Applicable

Posterior Chain Responses to Gastrocnemius DOMS

Turkey (Türkiye)14 participantsStarted 2022-12-20

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in the calf muscle (gastrocnemius) affects the muscles of the posterior chain and physical performance in healthy young adults. The main questions the study aims to answer are: Does DOMS in the calf muscle change the biomechanical properties (tone, stiffness, elasticity) of other muscles in the posterior chain? Does DOMS lower trunk endurance, muscle strength, balance, or jump performance? Participants will: Take part in a gastrocnemius exercise protocol designed to safely create DOMS Complete repeated assessments at baseline, immediately after exercise, and at 24, 48, and 72 hours Have their muscle properties measured with a handheld device Complete trunk endurance tests, muscle strength tests, balance tests, and a vertical jump test Provide a blood sample to measure creatine kinase (a marker of muscle damage) This research may help clinicians better understand how soreness in one muscle can influence the whole posterior chain and may guide safer training and recovery strategies.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 25 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * The study included 14 volunteers aged 18-25 with a resting heart rate between 50 and 90 beats per minute who were right-handed. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who had undergone lower extremity injury or surgery in the past six months were excluded from the study. Those with chronic lower extremity pain or systemic or neurological diseases were also excluded. Participants with vision or hearing problems that could affect balance were excluded. Individuals who regularly used medication, smoked, consumed alcohol, or used other harmful substances were also excluded. Participants who regularly used caffeine or vitamin C supplements or who had an exercise habit were also excluded from the study.

What they're measuring

Muscle Biomechanical Properties (Muscle Tone)

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post-DOMS, 48 hours post-DOMS, and 72 hours post-DOMS

Muscle Biomechanical Properties (Muscle Stiffness)

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post-DOMS, 48 hours post-DOMS, and 72 hours post-DOMS

Muscle Biomechanical Properties (Muscle Elasticity)

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post-DOMS, 48 hours post-DOMS, and 72 hours post-DOMS

Muscle Biomechanical Properties (Muscle Relaxation Time)

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post-DOMS, 48 hours post-DOMS, and 72 hours post-DOMS

Muscle Biomechanical Properties (Muscle Creep)

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post-DOMS, 48 hours post-DOMS, and 72 hours post-DOMS

Trunk Endurance Assessment (Sorenson Test)

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post-DOMS, 48 hours post-DOMS, and 72 hours post-DOMS

Trunk Endurance Assessment (Sit-up Test)

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post-DOMS, 48 hours post-DOMS, and 72 hours post-DOMS

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07324395

SponsorEbru Aloğlu Çiftçi

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-20

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 25 Years

SexALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Muscle Biomechanical Properties (Muscle Tone)

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post-DOMS, 48 hours post-DOMS, and 72 hours post-DOMS

Muscle Biomechanical Properties (Muscle Stiffness)

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post-DOMS, 48 hours post-DOMS, and 72 hours post-DOMS

Muscle Biomechanical Properties (Muscle Elasticity)

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post-DOMS, 48 hours post-DOMS, and 72 hours post-DOMS

Muscle Biomechanical Properties (Muscle Relaxation Time)

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post-DOMS, 48 hours post-DOMS, and 72 hours post-DOMS

Muscle Biomechanical Properties (Muscle Creep)

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post-DOMS, 48 hours post-DOMS, and 72 hours post-DOMS

Trunk Endurance Assessment (Sorenson Test)

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post-DOMS, 48 hours post-DOMS, and 72 hours post-DOMS

Trunk Endurance Assessment (Sit-up Test)

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hours post-DOMS, 48 hours post-DOMS, and 72 hours post-DOMS