Universidad Católica San Antonio De Murcia
Clinical trials sponsored by Universidad Católica San Antonio De Murcia, explained in plain language.
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Posture fixes for Gymnasts' aching backs
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two posture retraining methods (Mezieres Method and Isostretching) in 30 elite gymnasts with low back pain. The goal was to see if these exercises could reduce pain and improve movement. Participants were active competitors training at least 7 hours per week. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 03:58 UTC
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New app could help track muscle fatigue in cystic fibrosis patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a mobile app can reliably measure muscle fatigue in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Researchers compared 100 participants with CF to healthy controls using a chair-rising test captured by the app. The goal was to see if the app could detect differences…
Sponsor: Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 03:56 UTC
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Albanian back pain study aims to improve assessment tools
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study involved 200 Albanian adults with back pain to test and validate several pain and disability questionnaires translated into Albanian. The goal was to ensure these tools accurately measure pain, physical disability, and daily living independence for Albanian-speaking pa…
Sponsor: Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:09 UTC
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Paratroopers' jaw muscles under the microscope: splint study reveals surprising findings
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether wearing a sports mouthguard changes how jaw muscles work and how the neck moves in adult skydivers. Nineteen professional paratroopers had their muscle activity and neck motion measured with and without the splint. The goal was simply to observe any d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:05 UTC
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Jump into winter: can plyometrics boost Sprinters' speed and health?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 42 sprinters to see if doing plyometric (jumping) exercises at least twice a week during the winter preseason improved their race times and reduced leg injuries. Participants reported their best race times and any leg problems online. The goal was to find out …
Sponsor: Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:57 UTC