Clinical trials: Disorders of Balance
Multiple Sclerosis, Vestibular Disease
Conventional Vestibular Training Versus Immersive Virtual Reality- Based Vestibular in Multiple Sclerosis
The effectiveness of convectional vestibular training for balance and dizziness rehabilitation in people with multiple sclerosis has been recently demonstrated in a meta-analysis by this research team (doi: 10.3390/jcm9020590).
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Vestibular Disease, Dizziness, Balance Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04497025
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual-based vestibular rehabilitation, Conventional vestibular rehabilitation protocol
- Where
- Spain
- Sponsor
- Maria Jesus Casuso-Holgado
Cerebrovascular Disorders, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Application of Device-based Training to Improve Postural Control in Older Adults With CCI
The goal of this clinical trial is to improve comprehensive rehabilitation programs for elderly patients with chronic cerebral ischemia by incorporating training methods with biofeedback for postural control training.
- Conditions
- Cerebrovascular Disorders, Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Accidental Fall, Aged
- Trial name
- NCT07358338
- Testing
- "Huber" (LPG-Systems, France), "C-mill" (Physiomed Elektromedizin AG, Germany), Physical therapy
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Litvina Lyubov Dmitrievna
Balance Disorders
Balance & Respiratory Muscle Strength in Healthy Adults
The study aims to examine the acute effects of balance exercises on balance performance in healthy individuals. It will be conducted with healthy males and females aged 18-25.
- Trial name
- NCT07541950
- Testing
- Assessment of the Relationship Between Respiratory Muscle Strength and Balance
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Postural Disorders, Balance Problems
Investigation of the Effect of Screen Time Before Sleep on Posture Disorders and Dynamic Balance
The widespread use of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops has significantly increased screen exposure, especially before sleep.
- Trial name
- NCT07541963
- Testing
- Pre-sleep screen exposure assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Balance Disorders, Aging
Effects of Three Different Exercise Programs on Dynamic Balance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
This study aims to compare the effects of core stabilization exercises, an amplitude-based exercise program derived from LSVT BIG principles, and their combination on dynamic balance in community-dwelling healthy older adults…
- Conditions
- Balance Disorders, Aging, Risk of Falling in the Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT07525453
- Testing
- Core Stabilization Exercises, Amplitude-Based Exercise (LSVT BIG), Combined Core and Amplitude-Based Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Cerebral Small Vessel Disease, Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
Effect of High Frequency Cerebellar Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Functional Ambulation of Patients With Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
This study aims to evaluate the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) applied over the cerebellum on gait performance and balance in patients with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD).
- Conditions
- Cerebral Small Vessel Disease, Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Balance, Gait Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07531797
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Balance, Hearing Problems
Loss of Balance Experienced by Industrial Workers Due to Hearing Problems
This study will investigate the balance performance and balance-related activities of daily living in 35 industrial workers with hearing problems exposed to occupational noise, using the Berg Balance Scale and the Vestibular…
- Trial name
- NCT07515833
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD)
Intensive Multimodal Neurorehabilitation Targeting Neuroplasticity in Pediatric Neurodevelopmental and Chromosomal Disorders
This observational study evaluates functional and developmental outcomes in pediatric participants undergoing a two week intensive multimodal neurorehabilitation program.
- Conditions
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD), Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Developmental Abnormalities, Developmental Delay (Disorder)
- Trial name
- GEN-HOPE (NCT07493096)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Healing Hope International
Hypoxic Brain Damage, Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Intranasal AAV9-PHP.eB Gene Therapy in Cerebral Palsy (CP) & Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
This international study, organized by Healing Hope International, is an observational registry designed to collect real-world data on participants living with chronic hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) who receive an emerging…
- Conditions
- Hypoxic Brain Damage, Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE), Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy Due to Cardiac Arrest, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy of Newborn
- Trial name
- GEN-HOPE (NCT07264166)
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Healing Hope International
Aging, Balance Control in Elderly
Effects of Telerehabilitation-Based Dual-Task Exercises on Balance, Fall Risk, Cognitive Function, and Sleep Quality in Geriatric Individuals
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of dual-task exercises-which simultaneously target cognitive and motor functions-delivered via telerehabilitation on fall risk, balance, cognitive functions, and sleep…
- Conditions
- Aging, Balance Control in Elderly, Sleep Disorder (Disorder)
- Trial name
- NCT07472101
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation Based Dual-Task Exercises, Educational Brochure and Phone Follow-Up
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Bulent Ecevit University
Balance Disorders
Effect of Referent Type on Balance in Action Observation.
The objective of the study is to analyze whether observing the actions of a referent selected by the participants improves balance in asymptomatic individuals compared to those who observe a standard referent.
- Trial name
- ROA (NCT06206668)
- Testing
- Action observation videos
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
Stroke, Neurological Diseases or Conditions
Development and Efficacy of a Novel, Cost-Effective Gait Training Device Utilized at Home for Stroke Survivors
This pilot, parallel-group randomized controlled trial will evaluate the feasibility, safety, usability, and preliminary efficacy of the Rise\&Walk InHome (RWH), a novel robotic gait training device designed for home use after…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Neurological Diseases or Conditions, Hemiparesis;Poststroke/CVA, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
- Trial name
- NCT07250425
- Testing
- Rise&Walk InHome by Healing Innovations
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Healing Innovations
Parkinson Disease, Motor Cortex
Effects of rTMS on Balance Performance and Functional Mobility in Parkinson's Disease
This study aimed to investigate the effects of rTMS on balance performance and functional mobility in people with PD. Additionally, it further examines the effects of single-session low-frequency and high-frequency repetitive…
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Motor Cortex, Excitability, Balance
- Trial name
- NCT07195773
- Testing
- rTMS
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Chung Shan Medical University
Proprioceptive Disorders, Balance; Distorted
Targeted Ankle Proprioceptive Training Improves Balance, Gait, and Functional Mobility in Chronic Stroke Survivors
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, with balance and gait deficits affecting >80% of survivors and increasing fall risk.
- Conditions
- Proprioceptive Disorders, Balance; Distorted, Stroke Sequelae
- Trial name
- NCT07420608
- Testing
- Gait training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Iqra National University
Parkinson Disease (PD), Gait Disorders
Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Combined With Nordic Walking on Gait and Balance in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease can cause slow or unsteady walking and balance problems that raise the risk of falls. This study will test whether adding a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation…
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease (PD), Gait Disorders, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- tDCS+NW-PD (NCT07381907)
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), active, Standardized Nordic Walking program
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Pelvic-Restricted vs. Pelvic-Free Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Stroke Patients
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare the effects of pelvic-free versus pelvic-restricted robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) on gait pattern, balance, and fear of falling in stroke patients.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiplegia, Gait Disorder, Sensorimotor, Balance Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT07365384
- Testing
- RoboGait® Pelvic-Free Mode, RoboGait® Pelvic-Restricted Mode, Conventional Rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Meltem Gunes Akinci
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Walking
Impact of a Multicomponent Exercise Program on Cognitive and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment
The goal of this randomised clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of an innovative therapeutic exercise program emphasizing in dual-task exercises in people with amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment.
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Walking, Balance, Cognition
- Trial name
- MExeProMCI (NCT07334392)
- Testing
- Innovative therapeutic exercise program, Therapeutic exercise program, Flyer
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Patras
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Motor Skills Disorders
Motor Development and Early Predictors of Psychomotor Outcomes in Preterm and Term Infants Assessed by MOS-R and Caregiver Questionnaire at 18 and 36 Months
This study examines how early motor behavior in infants relates to their later psychomotor development. Researchers will observe both preterm and full-term infants during the first months of life, using video-based assessments to…
- Conditions
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Motor Skills Disorders, Infant, Premature Development, Infant, Term Development
- Trial name
- NCT07296003
- Testing
- Vojta method
- Where
- 3 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Masaryk University
Paraparesis, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Effect of Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Balance and Gait in Paraparetic Patients
This study will investigate whether adding electromagnetic field therapy (EMT) to a standard physical therapy program is more effective than physical therapy alone for improving balance and walking ability in paraparetic…
- Conditions
- Paraparesis, Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Postural Balance Disorders
- Trial name
- EMT-BG (NCT07196956)
- Testing
- Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field Therapy (0.5 Hz)
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- MTI University
Bruxism, Respiratory Function
Investigation of Respiratory Functions, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Balance and Sleep Quality in Patients With Bruxism
It has been reported that patients with bruxism frequently present with upper respiratory tract symptoms such as rhinitis, sinusitis, and mouth breathing.
- Conditions
- Bruxism, Respiratory Function, Sleep Quality, Balance
- Trial name
- NCT07294833
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University