An interventional study of Unilateral Isokinetic Training and Unilateral Single-Leg Squat Training in Muscle Strength and Proprioception, sponsored by Cagatay Muslum Gokdogan. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 35 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-02-20.
Sponsored by Cagatay Muslum Gokdogan · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the contralateral effects of unilateral training in sedentary women. Specifically, the study compares unilateral isokinetic training and single-leg squat training to determine their effects on strength, proprioception, and muscle thickness in both the trained and untrained lower extremities.
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the training groups. The intervention will be applied to one lower limb only. Strength, proprioception, and muscle thickness will be assessed before and after the intervention period. The primary objective is to evaluate whether unilateral training induces cross-education effects in the contralateral limb.
The findings of this study may contribute to rehabilitation strategies by clarifying the potential benefits of unilateral exercise programs for improving neuromuscular performance and muscle morphology in sedentary individuals.
This is the only study on the registry with Cagatay Muslum Gokdogan as lead sponsor.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Participants in this group will receive unilateral isokinetic strength training applied to one lower extremity only. The contralateral limb will not receive any direct intervention.
Behavioral: Unilateral Isokinetic Training
Participants in this group will perform unilateral single-leg squat training on one lower extremity only. The opposite limb will not receive any direct training.
Behavioral: Unilateral Single-Leg Squat Training
Participants in this group will not receive any exercise or training intervention during the study period and will continue their usual daily activities.
Unilateral isokinetic strength training will be applied to one lower extremity using an isokinetic dynamometer. The training program will be performed according to the study protocol. The contralateral limb will not receive any direct intervention.
Participants will perform unilateral single-leg squat exercises on one lower extremity according to the study protocol. The opposite limb will not receive any direct training.
Muscle Strength
Muscle strength of the lower extremities will be assessed using isokinetic dynamometry to evaluate peak torque values in both the trained and contralateral limbs.
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
Proprioception
Lower extremity proprioception will be evaluated using joint position sense assessment to determine proprioceptive accuracy in both limbs.
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
Muscle Thickness
Muscle thickness of selected thigh muscles will be measured using ultrasonography to assess morphological adaptations following unilateral training.
Time frame: Baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention
Plan to share: No
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