University Of Alcala

This trial tests whether different ways of doing hypopressive exercises—a type of posture-based breathing exercise—can help women with pelvic floor dysfunction. About 80 women will be randomly assigned to perform the exercises with or without a specific postural program and with …

This study looked at whether adding nerve mobilization (gentle stretching exercises for nerves) to early physical therapy can reduce long-term shoulder disability in women after breast cancer surgery. 140 women who had surgery for breast cancer took part. The results help underst…

This study tested whether adding massage to the upper back muscles helps people with chronic neck pain more than neck therapy alone. Sixty adults with neck pain lasting over three months were split into two groups: one received neck therapy plus back massage, the other only neck …

This study tested whether a special perineal massage technique could reduce pain during sex and vaginal tightness in women treated for gynecological cancer. 35 women received either the massage or standard dilator treatment over ten sessions. The goal was to see if the massage im…

This study tested whether a gentle, noninvasive microcurrent treatment can reduce muscle pain in people who had COVID-19. Forty adults with post-COVID musculoskeletal pain were randomly assigned to receive either real or sham microcurrent therapy for 12 sessions. Researchers meas…

This study tested whether a combination of physiotherapy techniques—including dry needling, nerve gliding exercises, and scapula strengthening—works better than exercise alone for women with ongoing shoulder pain after breast cancer treatment. Ninety women were randomly assigned …

This study tested two ways to help adults with mild anxiety and depression in primary care. One was a 10-week group program, the other a single 50-minute session. Researchers wanted to see if the shorter option worked just as well. 136 people took part, and their symptoms were tr…

This trial asks whether the 'first-night effect'—poorer sleep in an unfamiliar place—impairs next-day strength and muscular endurance, and whether men and women respond differently. Thirty-two resistance-trained adults (16 women, 16 men) will sleep 8 hours at home and 8 hours in …

This study looks at whether a single dose of caffeine (3 mg per kg of body weight) can improve muscle strength and endurance in healthy older adults aged 55 and older who have not done resistance training before. Participants will perform exercises like bench press and back squat…

This study investigates whether caffeine improves muscle strength and endurance differently in young adults (ages 18–35) compared to older adults (ages 55–80). Participants receive either caffeine or a placebo before performing upper- and lower-body exercises. The goal is to unde…

This study looks at whether caffeine helps trained men lift weights faster. Thirteen men took either caffeine or a placebo before doing bench press and squats at different weights. Researchers measured how fast the bar moved to see if caffeine made a difference. The goal is to un…

This study looked at whether drinking caffeine (3 mg per kg of body weight) helps trained climbers perform better. 13 healthy adults who climb regularly took part. The results showed that caffeine did not improve pull-up strength, grip endurance, or other climbing-related measure…

This study looked at whether a person's genes (specifically the CYP1A2 gene) change how caffeine affects their strength training over 8 weeks. 48 healthy, active adults took either caffeine or a placebo before each workout. Researchers measured things like lifting speed, power, a…