Clinical trials: Manual Therapies
Temporomandibular Disorder, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
The Use of Manual Muscle Relaxation Techniques in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
The aim of the study was to compare the degree of relaxation of the anterior part of the temporal muscles and the masseter muscles achieved with the use of post-isometric relaxation and myofascial release methods in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT05091996
- Testing
- Post-isometric muscle relaxation technique, Myofascial release technique
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Jagiellonian University
Self Harm
Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Clinical and Cost Effectiveness of a Youth Culturally Adapted Therapy (YCMAP)
To evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a youth culturally adapted manual assisted therapy (YCMAP) in Pakistani Adolescents with a history of self-harm
- Trial name
- NCT04131179
- Testing
- Youth Culturally Adapted Manual Assisted Psychological Therapy (Y-CMAP)
- Where
- 3 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 684 people
- Sponsor
- Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning
Knee Osteoarthritis
Effects of Mulligan's Pain Release Phenomenon and Kaltenborn Mobilizations on Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that is prevalent in older population and is associated with pain, stiffness, decreased range of motion and impaired function.
- Trial name
- NCT07402291
- Testing
- Mulligan's pain release phenomenon, Kaltenborn mobilization with traction
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Chronic Refractory Plantar Fasciopathy
Multimodal Conservative Intervention Versus Surgery for Chronic Refractory Plantar Fasciopathy
Chronic refractory plantar fasciopathy is a common musculoskeletal condition that can cause persistent heel pain and functional limitations despite conservative treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT07654660
- Testing
- Multimodal Conservative Intervention, Endoscopic Plantar Fascial Release
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Valencia
Parkinson Disease
Manual Therapy in Parkinson's Disease
An experimental study will be carried out to examine how a manual therapy protocol can influence a series of parameters related to motor and non-motor symptoms in patients who have Parkinson's disease / Parkinsonism.
- Trial name
- NCT06853262
- Testing
- Manual Therapy Protocol
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of La Laguna
Cervicogenic Headache, Dizziness
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment vs Physiotherapy in Cervicocranial Dysfunction
This study aims to compare the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment and standard physiotherapy in patients with cervicocranial dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Cervicogenic Headache, Dizziness, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Cervicocranial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- OMT-CCD (NCT07555873)
- Testing
- Participants in this group will receive osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) targeting cervicocr, conventional physiotherapy
- Where
- Kosovo
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Burim Peli
Oncology
Impact of Acupuncture and Manual Therapies on Patients' Quality-of-life in a Hospital-to-community Continuum
Oncology patients often suffer during hospitalization from pain, emotional distress, gastrointestinal symptoms, weakness, and quality of life (QoL)-related concerns.
- Trial name
- NCT06590766
- Testing
- acupressure/relaxation with acupuncture
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 520 people
- Sponsor
- Carmel Medical Center
Whiplash Injuries
Efficacy of the Use of Dry Needling in Conventional Non-invasive Treatment of Acute and Subacute Whiplash
INTRODUCTION: Whiplash is an injury produced by an acceleration-deceleration mechanism that transmits energy to the cervical spine.
- Trial name
- NCT03502928
- Testing
- Motor Control, Manual Therapy, Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Deep Transverse Friction Massage
Effects of Deep Friction Vs Stretching Techniques
Flexibility, agility and muscle strength are key factors to either win or lose a game. Recently the effect of a new technique, deep transverse friction massage (DTFM), on muscle extensibility, strength and agility and injury…
- Trial name
- NCT03540888
- Testing
- Deep transverse Friction Massage, Dynamic stretching intervention, Static stretching intervention
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mohammed Ali FAKHRO, DPT
Healthy
Pain Inhibitory Effects of Other Pain Induced by Mechanical Pressure Compared to Electrical Stimulation and Cold Water.
The objective is to estimate the effects on pain thresholds of a painful mechanical stimulus on the upper trapezius compared to a painful electrical stimulus and a diffuse noxious stimulus using the cold water hand immersion test.
- Trial name
- NCT05730127
- Testing
- Conditioning stimulus
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Josue Fernandez Carnero
Lymphedema of Face, Neoplasms
Manual Lymph Drainage for External Lymphedema
This study will evaluate the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial. The future randomized controlled trial will compare two groups following different intensities of manual lymphatic drainage for external head- and neck…
- Conditions
- Lymphedema of Face, Neoplasms, Radiotherapy Side Effect, Lymphedema Due to Radiation
- Trial name
- MLD-HN (NCT07215169)
- Testing
- HIT, LIT
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University
Cervical Spine Osteophyte
Effect of Chosen Treatment Methods in Patients With Cervical Spine Osteoarthritis
Abstract Objective: To compare effect of PNF therapy with manual therapy on pain, associated symptoms, range of motion and functioning in patients with cervical spine osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- PNF (NCT03683602)
- Testing
- PNF group, manual therapy group
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jagiellonian University
Cerebral Palsy
Robotic-assisted Therapy to Improve Manual Dexterity in Children With Cerebral Palsy
This is an intervention study including a baseline data collection, 6 weeks of robot-assisted training targeting hand dexterity, and a post-intervention data collection.
- Trial name
- NCT02923167
- Testing
- Robotic-assisted training of the hand
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Neck Pain
Cervical and Upper Thoracic Mobilization and Manipulation for Mechanical Neck Pain
The objective of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility of a large-scale trial. The primary objective is to determine if manipulation applied to the cervical and thoracic spines is more effective than mobilization…
- Trial name
- NCT02036905
- Testing
- Cervical and thoracic mobilization, cervical and thoracic manipulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Youngstown State University
Parkinson Disease, Dystonia
Osteopathic Manual Treatment Parkinson's Disease and Truncal Dystonia
This study will determine if posture and heart rate variability will significantly improve in Parkinsons disease with camptocormia after osteopathic manual treatments dystonia.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Dystonia, Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Trial name
- NCT03307161
- Testing
- osteopathic manual therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- New York Institute of Technology
Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Neck Pain Treatment
Validating a Clinical Prediction Rule to Guide Manual Therapy and Exercise for Neck Pain Relief
Neck pain is a common issue that can lead to long-term disability and lost work time for many individuals. Despite numerous studies, finding effective treatment strategies has been challenging.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Neck Pain Treatment, Cervicalgia
- Trial name
- NCT06906107
- Testing
- Cervical Manipulation, Exercise, Mobilization
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor University
Neck Pain
Dry Needling Versus Manual Therapy in Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Control Trial
Background: The current physical therapy evidence for treating patients with the mechanical neck pain recommends both, manual therapy (MT) and dry needling (DN) along with cervical and scapulothoracic exercises.1 However, at…
- Trial name
- NCT04851067
- Testing
- Dry Needling and Therapeutic Exercises (DNTEx), Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercises (MTTEx)
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Hendricks Regional Health
Total Thyroidectomy
Impact of Manual Therapy on Laryngeal Function Following Total Thyroidectomy
In this clinical trial, the investigators are seeking to learn if a course of voice therapy, including neck massage, stretches and pain science education in addition to voice exercise and scar massage will effectively treatment…
- Trial name
- Man Total Thy (NCT06383091)
- Testing
- Anterior Neck Manual Therapy, Pain Neuroscience Education, Neck Stretches
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Muscle Stiffness
Immediate Effect of Lumbar Mobilization on Paraspinal Muscle Stiffness
This randomized controlled crossover study will investigate the immediate effect of central posteroanterior lumbar mobilization on the intrinsic stiffness of the erector spinae and multifidus muscles in healthy adults without low…
- Trial name
- NCT07826260
- Testing
- Maitland Grade III++ Central Posteroanterior Mobilization
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Effectiveness of Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The main objective is to determine whether Manual Therapy (MT), in addition to conventional treatment, is more effective in improving ADHD symptoms than the application of conventional treatment alone.
- Trial name
- MT-ADHD (NCT07029425)
- Testing
- Procedure: craniosacral therapy techniques.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- JJ JIMENEZ-REJANO