Seeing your muscles work: biofeedback may boost hamstring training
NCT ID NCT07660926
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding visual feedback of muscle activity (EMG biofeedback) to hamstring exercises makes training more effective. Healthy, active adults aged 18–40 will complete a 5-week training program using a special device called the Hamshell. Half the participants train with real-time feedback on muscle activation, while the other half train without it. Researchers measure changes in muscle strength, activation, and flexibility to see if feedback leads to better results, with the goal of improving injury prevention methods.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- EMG-biofeedback training with the Hamshell device
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could improve training methods to prevent hamstring injuries in athletes and active individuals.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to injured people or real-world sports settings. The feedback may not provide extra benefit over standard training.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 40 years * Recreationally active, defined as engaging in at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity Exclusion Criteria: * Current or recent (≤6 months) musculoskeletal injury of the lower extremities * Inability to follow study procedures or instructions
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Rennbahnklinik
RECRUITINGMuttenz, 4132, Switzerland
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