Clinical trials: Biomechanics
Aneurysm Aortic, Aneurysm Aortic Root
Strength Tracking From Wall Tichness Over Aortic Biomechanics (STORM)
The aim of the study is to analyse the resected portion of aneurysmatic ascending aorta in order to assess its strength to rupture, standardise the various measurements performed within the lab and try to correlate these…
- Trial name
- STORM (NCT07453251)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato
Multiple Sclerosis, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
"Balance, Gait, and Motion Analysis in Multiple Sclerosis"
The goal of this observational cross-sectional study is to investigate the relationship between functional measures of balance and gait and objective kinetic and kinematic parameters in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Postural Balance, Motion Analysis
- Trial name
- MS-BALGAIT (NCT07630311)
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Patras
Healthy
Impact of Foot Mobility Techniques on Balance and Pressure in Young Adults
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of specific foot mobility techniques on functional and biomechanical parameters of the foot in young adults aged 18 to 24 years.
- Trial name
- NCT06817798
- Testing
- Specific foot mobility
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, Politécnico e Universitário
Leg Length Inequality, Cerebral Palsy
Spine Biomechanics During Gait Following Lower Extremity Treatment in Different Patient Groups
Measuring spine dynamics is a necessity in order to better understand gait deviations throughout the whole body and to evaluate treatment effects on spinal movement during gait.
- Trial name
- NCT01803243
- Testing
- Ankle foot orthosis, Shoe insole, Modified shoe with sole lift
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University Children's Hospital Basel
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Gait Disorder, Sensorimotor
The Effect of Conservative Treatment on Gait Biomechanics in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional complex progressive structural deformity of the growing spine. Asymmetric changes in both the anatomical structure and strength of the muscles due to deformity affect…
- Trial name
- NCT05577546
- Testing
- Moor S brace treatment, Schroth Three-Dimensional Scoliosis Exercise Treatment
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Nurses
Comparison of Biomechanics, Function and Pain and Effects of Exercise Intervention Among Nurses
The goal of this study is to compare the effects of exercise interventions (lumbar stabilisation exercise (LSE) versus lumbar muscles strengthening exercises (LMSE)) on full body mechanics, functional disability outcomes and pain…
- Trial name
- NCT05921032
- Testing
- Exercise intervention
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Knee Instability
Single and Double Bundle ACL Reconstructions, in Term of Cartilage Damage Due to Remaining Instability After Surgery.
The prevalence of ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) ruptures is relatively high, primarily due to sports and military training injuries.
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Knee Instability, Cartilage Damage
- Trial name
- ACL (NCT04626999)
- Testing
- Single Bundle ACL Reconstruction, Double Bundle ACL Reconstruction
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Glaucoma
Study of Corneal Biomechanics in Glaucoma Patients Using Brillouin Microscopy
This pilot study evaluates the biomechanical properties of the cornea in glaucoma patients using Brillouin microscopy, a non-contact imaging technique.
- Trial name
- NCT06993597
- Testing
- Prostaglandin Analogue -Containing IOP-Lowering Therapy, Beta Blocker, Brillouin Microscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Myopia, Keratoconus
Assessment of Corneal Biomechanical Properties Using Corvis ST and ECD Following LASIK, PRK, CXL, Veriflex IOL and Implantable Collamer Lens
To evaluate corneal biomechanical changes using the Corvis ST and ECD in patients who have under-gone LASIK, PRK, corneal cross-linking (CXL), Veriflex IOL and ICL.
- Conditions
- Myopia, Keratoconus, Refractive Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT06818461
- Testing
- Corvis St Before and after lasik, PRK, CXL, Veriflex IOL and ICL
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Injuries, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Effect of Strength and Coordination Training on Biomechanics and Injury in New Runners
The investigators hypothesize that new runners participating in an 8 week strength and coordination training program prior to beginning to run will 1) display different coordination patterns , and 2) experience fewer injuries…
- Conditions
- Injuries, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03293121
- Testing
- Strength and Coordination Training, Walking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Corneal Astigmatism, Intraocular Pressure
How Astigmatism Influences Corneal Biomechanics and Intraocular Pressure
The aim of the study was to identify whether preoperative corneal astigmatism can influence corneal biomechanics and the assessment of intraocular pressure (IOP) following micro-incision phacoemulsification.
- Conditions
- Corneal Astigmatism, Intraocular Pressure, Cataract Senile
- Trial name
- NCT03162471
- Testing
- non-contact measurement of intraocular pressure
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Lodz
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Postural; Defect
An Investigation of the Cervical Region Biomechanics in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The aim of this study is to investigate cervical region biomechanics, muscle performance and respiratory muscle strength in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) compared to healthy subjects.
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Postural; Defect, Cervical Pain, Cough
- Trial name
- NCT06246370
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
The Foot Exercises in Patellofemoral Pain
The purpose of this study is to investigate the additional effects of Short Foot Exercises on pain, biomechanical characteristics and functionality of lower extremity in patients with patellofemoral pain.
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome, Pronation Deformity of the Foot, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT03099512
- Testing
- SFE, Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Stroke
Improving Propulsion of the Paretic Leg In Chronic Stroke
Stroke survivors may have a latent, propulsive capacity of the paretic leg, that can be elicited during short, intensive gait training interventions.
- Trial name
- I-PICS (NCT04650802)
- Testing
- Gait training
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Sint Maartenskliniek
Flatfoot, Flexible
The Effect of Foot Core Exercises or Foot Orthotics in Symptomatic Flexible Flatfoot
The overall goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of a foot strengthening program (focused on the intrinsic foot muscles) on ankle and foot joint kinematics and kinetics (rearfoot, midfoot, and forefoot) in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT05840965
- Testing
- Foot muscle strengthening, Foot orthotics
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation in Prosthetic Users
Impact of Anterior Load Carriage on Gait in Individuals With Transfemoral Amputation
This monocentric prospective crossover study aims to evaluate the impact of anterior load carriage on gait performance in individuals with unilateral transfemoral amputation using a prosthesis.
- Trial name
- LOAD TF (NCT07875634)
- Testing
- Anterior Load Carriage During Walking
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Robert Merle d'aubigné
Amputation, Artificial Limb
Comparison of Prosthetic Feet for People With Syme's Amputation (XF Symes Study)
The purpose of this study is to compare the functional differences between two types of foot prostheses for people with ankle disarticulation (Syme's) amputations.
- Trial name
- NCT04086641
- Testing
- Crossover foot, Energy Storing Foot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Hormone Influence on Ligament Laxity and Motor Control
Hormone Induced Effects on Ligament Laxity and Lower Extremity Motor Control
The purpose of this study is to expand on previous knowledge of the hormonal effects, specifically estrogen, on ligament laxity, motor control and timing of muscle activation in females.
- Trial name
- NCT04055129
- Testing
- No interventions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Muscular Weakness
Enhancing Gluteus Maximus Recruitment
Can participants enhance gluteus maximus recruitment during a single-leg squat test following a neuromuscular training program?
- Trial name
- NCT02042937
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Sports Injury, Orthopedic Disorder
Training of Falling Techniques on Landing Mechanics
The overall purpose of this study is to quantify the effect and retention of one-week training of falling techniques on landing biomechanics associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) loading compared to soft-landing…
- Conditions
- Sports Injury, Orthopedic Disorder, Knee Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT04768088
- Testing
- Falling Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wyoming