Clinical trials: Disorders of Balance
Parkinson Disease
Comparing the Effectiveness of Shotokan-Karate vs. Tai Chi on Balance and Quality of Life in Parkinson's Disease
The following study will be a comparison of balance and quality of life in Tai Chi training programs and Shotokan-Karate training programs in individuals with Parkinson's Disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03443752
- Testing
- Shotokan-Karate, Tai-Chi
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre
Stroke
Rapid Movement Therapy for Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke survivors have higher risks of falling compared to other healthy non-stroke adults. Stroke patients' balance can be trained by Kinect-based training that enable user friendly and interactive training.
- Trial name
- NCT03183635
- Testing
- Balance training
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Temporomandibular Disorders
Effects of the Use of Occlusal Splint on the Postural Balance of Individuals With Temporomandibular Disorder
To investigate the effects of the use of occlusal splint over postural balance in individuals with signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT02251015
- Testing
- occlusal plate, therapeutic exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Critical Care, Intensive Care, Fluid Accumulation
CReep and Maintenance flUid Sodium Chloride ADministration rEduction in cRitically Ill adultS
This study is enrolling adult patients who require a prolonged stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). These patients often receive large amounts of intravenous fluids, which can contain more salt (sodium and chloride) than the…
- Conditions
- Critical Care, Intensive Care, Fluid Accumulation, Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- CRUSADERS (NCT07189091)
- Testing
- Glucose 5% for fluid creep, NaCl 0.9% (normal saline) for fluid creep, PlasmaLyte as maintenance fluid
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 640 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Stroke, Balance; Distorted
Turkish Version of the Mini-BESTest: Transcultural Adaptation and Validation Study in Stroke Patients
"mini-BESTest (Turkish version)", "Berg Balance Test", "Timed Up and Go Test" and "Functional Reach Test" will be used for balance measurement in patients and the correlation of the mini-BEST with these tests will be checked.
- Trial name
- NCT04568070
- Testing
- mini-BESTest (Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test), Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medeniyet University
Coronary Artery Disease, Anemia
Clinical and Chemical Outcomes Following Cardiac Surgery: The Post-Operative Effects of MUF
It is hypothesized that on-line modified ultrafiltration (MUFF) post-cardiopulmonary bypass will result in improved patient outcomes over the 12-hour post-operative period as compared to control and off-line MUFF.
- Trial name
- MUF (NCT01864395)
- Testing
- Centrifugation Method, Online MUF, Offline MUF
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Stroke
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Stroke Rehabilitation Outcomes
This study is designed to explore the effects of a 4-week protocol of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) at 50% maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) on respiratory function, diaphragm thickness, balance control, exercise capacity…
- Trial name
- NCT06640101
- Testing
- IMT-stable group (sitting on a stable surface), IMT-unstable group (sitting on an unstable surface), Conventional treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Trunk Balance and Functional Independence in Individuals With SCI
This study investigates the relationship between trunk balance, position sense, wheelchair skills, and functional independence in individuals with thoracic spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- SCI (NCT06612112)
- Testing
- No Interventions
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Obesity, Osteoporosis
Milk Supplementation and Energy Balance.
The aim of the project is to determine if milk supplementation during a caloric restriction program facilitates the lost of weight, improves the appetite control and attenuates the decrease of bone mineral content in low-calcium…
- Trial name
- NCT00729170
- Testing
- Supplementation of milk (35% more calcium)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Multiple Sclerosis
The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Balance and Postural Control in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
The goal of this study is to investigate the effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients on balance and postural control.
- Trial name
- NCT06075472
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training, Balance Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Multiple Sclerosis, Mobility Limitation
Innovative Approaches to Enhance Balance and Neuroplasticity in Multiple Sclerosis
This study will evaluate the effects of combining balance training with electrical stimulation techniques in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Mobility Limitation, Balance; Distorted, Gait
- Trial name
- NCT07174973
- Testing
- Balance training with FES, Balance training wiith combined neuromodulation (TSCS+FES), Balance training only
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Multiple Sclerosis
Association Between Fatigue and Balance in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
The relationship between fatigue and balance was established. Fatigue was correlated with 8 parameters of balance scales. Moreover, there was a strong correlation between the level of fatigue from one side and depression, quality…
- Trial name
- NCT04215354
- Testing
- Magnetic field, Virtual reality
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Stroke
Short Term Effects of Anodal Cerebellar vs Anodal Cerebral Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Stroke Patients
To compare the effect of anodal cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) vs anodal cerebral tDCS on balance, mobility and cognition in stroke patients in stroke patients
- Trial name
- NCT05115851
- Testing
- Anodal tDCS cerebellar stimulation group, Anodal tDCS cerebral (M1) stimulation group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Osteoarthritis
Effects of Therapeutic Exercises in Elderly Women With Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease associated with muscle weakness, arthralgia, rigidity and postural instability. Therapeutic exercise can reduce pain and improve muscle strength and postural balance, however benefits…
- Trial name
- TherExercOA (NCT02560831)
- Testing
- Therapeutic exercise and Pompage, Educational lectures
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Sleep Disturbance, Stress
Yoga for Persons With Severe Visual Impairment
This study aims to provide novel information on the feasibility of yoga interventions for secondary symptoms related to severe vision loss, such as sleep disturbances, negative mood states, fall risk and balance.
- Conditions
- Sleep Disturbance, Stress, Anxiety, Depression
- Trial name
- RPY (NCT01366677)
- Testing
- Yoga Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Healthy Volunteers
Strength and Balance in Gender- and Age-Matched Controls
The purpose of this study is to learn more about balance and strength in an elderly population (60 and older). Data will be compared between controls and the age/gender- matched PD participants in study "The Effects of vitamin D…
- Trial name
- VITDC (NCT02110875)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Down Syndrome
Action Observation Therapy on Balance in Children With Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a condition in which a child is born with an extra copy of their 21st chromosome hence its other name is trisomy 21.
- Trial name
- NCT06198075
- Testing
- Control Group, Experimental Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Pes Planus
Exercises for Pes Planus
Pes planus is a musculoskeletal syndrome in which the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) of the foot is reduced or flattened. It results from a combination of static and dynamic abnormalities.
- Trial name
- NCT07123753
- Testing
- EXERCİSE
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
Cerebral Palsy
Effects of Stationary Cycling and Progressive Functional Training in Cerebral Palsy Children
Cerebral palsy is not a progressive disease but movement problem and musculoskeletal disorders in cerebral palsy change with time.
- Trial name
- NCT06198153
- Testing
- Stationary Cycling, Progressive Functional Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Aging Disorder, Aging Problems
Effects of Footwear Suitability on Functional Performance and Balance in Elderly
Proper footwear serves to protect the foot against external factors. Balance and functional performance are affected by the level of footwear suitability.
- Conditions
- Aging Disorder, Aging Problems, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT04151654
- Testing
- Footwear Assessment Score
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Tuba Maden