Trial Outcomes & Findings for EMG Activation of Gluteal Musculature During Exercises With and Without Resistance (NCT NCT01841216)

NCT ID: NCT01841216

Last Updated: 2015-02-03

Results Overview

Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction was measured by placing EMG leads on selected muscles. Data was collected and analyzed with the MyoResearch XP Masters Edition (Noraxam Inc., Scottsdale, AZ). The EMG signals were smoothed and rectified and analyzed using a root-mean-square algorithm. We used visual onset and offset of the EMG signal amplitude to select the middle 3 of 5 trials. The middle three repetitions were analyzed. Average activation and peak activation were determined and then compared to the maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), captured during a manual muscle test, for each muscle group, and expressed as a %MVIC. The %MVIC can be greater than 100% since the MVIC is captured in a stationary, isometric position using manual force and all other activities are performed in motion against elastic or gravity resistance.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

30 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

One 40 minute session

Results posted on

2015-02-03

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Low Back Pain
Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance: lower body exercises with and without resistance designed to activate the gluteal/hip musculature
Healthy
Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance: lower body exercises with and without resistance designed to activate the gluteal/hip musculature
Overall Study
STARTED
15
15
Overall Study
COMPLETED
15
15
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

EMG Activation of Gluteal Musculature During Exercises With and Without Resistance

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Low Back Pain
n=15 Participants
Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance: lower body exercises with and without resistance designed to activate the gluteal/hip musculature
Healthy
n=15 Participants
Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance: lower body exercises with and without resistance designed to activate the gluteal/hip musculature
Total
n=30 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic/Latino
1 participants
n=5 Participants
3 participants
n=7 Participants
4 participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
14 Participants
n=7 Participants
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
36.2 years
n=5 Participants
29 years
n=7 Participants
32.6 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
11 participants
n=5 Participants
11 participants
n=7 Participants
22 participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American
2 participants
n=5 Participants
1 participants
n=7 Participants
3 participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
1 participants
n=5 Participants
0 participants
n=7 Participants
1 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: One 40 minute session

Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction was measured by placing EMG leads on selected muscles. Data was collected and analyzed with the MyoResearch XP Masters Edition (Noraxam Inc., Scottsdale, AZ). The EMG signals were smoothed and rectified and analyzed using a root-mean-square algorithm. We used visual onset and offset of the EMG signal amplitude to select the middle 3 of 5 trials. The middle three repetitions were analyzed. Average activation and peak activation were determined and then compared to the maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), captured during a manual muscle test, for each muscle group, and expressed as a %MVIC. The %MVIC can be greater than 100% since the MVIC is captured in a stationary, isometric position using manual force and all other activities are performed in motion against elastic or gravity resistance.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Low Back Pain
n=15 Participants
Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance: lower body exercises with and without resistance designed to activate the gluteal/hip musculature
Healthy
n=15 Participants
Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance: lower body exercises with and without resistance designed to activate the gluteal/hip musculature
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
Lunge
55.8 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 12.8
25.1 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 12.8
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
Clams
62.7 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 12.6
37 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 12.6
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
LungeR
50.9 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 11.9
24.2 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 11.9
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
RunningMan
102.5 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 23.7
56.1 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 23.7
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
ClamsR
73.5 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 17.8
57.6 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 17.8
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
HipExt
41.5 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 8.6
28.6 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 8.6
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
STHipExtR
44.1 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 12.3
23.8 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 12.3
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
SLHipAB
59.3 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 12.9
37.2 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 12.9
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
STHipAB_R
55.8 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 11.9
37 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 11.9
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
QuadHipExt
44.9 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 8
23.5 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 8
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
QuadHipExtR
54.1 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 12.2
26.5 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 12.2
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
Bridge
33.6 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 7.7
16.9 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 7.7
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
BridgeR
37.3 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 6.9
20.8 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 6.9
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
FireHydrant
86.4 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 16
52.5 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 16
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
FireHydrantR
93.9 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 17.3
57.3 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 17.3
Percent of Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (%MVIC)
RunningManR
103.4 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 21.5
56 percentage of MVIC of gmax
Standard Deviation 21.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 16 exercises during one 40 minute session

Thera-Band(R) RISE (Resistance Intensity Scale for Exercise) Scale to measure amount of perceived exertion during resistance band exercises. This is a scale 0 to 10, 0 being extremely easy and 10 being extremely hard. The subject rated the intensity or resistance felt on each exercise on this scale. The ideal range for an exercise is in the middle of the scale (4-7) where the subject is feeling resistance but is not maximally exerted.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Low Back Pain
n=15 Participants
Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance: lower body exercises with and without resistance designed to activate the gluteal/hip musculature
Healthy
n=15 Participants
Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance Lower Body Exercises with and without resistance: lower body exercises with and without resistance designed to activate the gluteal/hip musculature
Perceived Exertion
SLAB
1.5 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 3.0
1.8 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 4.0
Perceived Exertion
StABR
3.4 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 5.0
2.2 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 6.0
Perceived Exertion
Clams
1.7 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 7.0
2.1 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 5.0
Perceived Exertion
ClamsR
2.8 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 6.0
2.9 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 6.0
Perceived Exertion
PrHipExt
2.5 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 8.0
2.3 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 5.0
Perceived Exertion
StHipExt
3 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 5.0
2.7 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 6.0
Perceived Exertion
QHipExt
2.3 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 6.0
1.3 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 3.0
Perceived Exertion
QHipExtR
3.3 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 6.0
2.3 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 4.0
Perceived Exertion
Bridge
1.9 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 5.0
1.5 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 6.0
Perceived Exertion
BridgeR
2.5 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 4.0
2.1 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 5.0
Perceived Exertion
Fire Hydrant
2.4 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 7.0
2.3 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 4.0
Perceived Exertion
Fire HydrantR
3.7 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 6.0
3.2 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 5.0
Perceived Exertion
Lunge
2.9 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 8.0
2.2 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 5.0
Perceived Exertion
LungeR
2.9 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 6.0
2.7 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 5.0
Perceived Exertion
Running Man
3.4 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 8.0
3.2 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 5.0
Perceived Exertion
RunningManR
4.4 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 8.0
4.3 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 6.0

Adverse Events

Low Back Pain

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Healthy

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Jena Etnoyer, Clinical Research Coordinator

Sport & Spine Rehab Clinical Research Foundation

Phone: 240-766-0300

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place