Clinical trials: Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Evaluation
Analysis of a Stepped-Wedge Implementation of the PT-PENCIL Tool
Despite the need to evolve, the fact that physical therapists are a constrained resource prompts the need for care prioritization that is optimally targeted.
- Trial name
- PT-PENCIL Tool (NCT05964205)
- Testing
- Electronic clinical decision support tool
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9,704 people
- Sponsor
- Brittany Lapin
Sports Physical Therapy
Dynamic vs. PNF Quadriceps Stretching in Cyclists
Following an initial assessment, 30 professional cyclists will be divided into two groups (1:1). PNF stretching will be applied to the Quadriceps muscles of the participants in Group A, while Group B will perform dynamic…
- Trial name
- NCT07164729
- Testing
- PNF Stretching, Dynamic Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Bariatric Surgery and Physical Activity, Obesity/Therapy
Impact of a Perioperative Physical Exercise and Respiratory Physiotherapy Program on the Patient Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
The goal of this clinical trial is to see the impact of a physical exercise programme and respiratory physiotherapy before and after bariatric surgery in obese patients.
- Conditions
- Bariatric Surgery and Physical Activity, Obesity/Therapy, Bariatric Surgery Complications, Bariatric Patients
- Trial name
- CAPS-OB (NCT06987903)
- Testing
- Pre- and post-operative physical exercise programme, Pre- and post-operative respiratory physiotherapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur
Colorectal Cancer, Telerehabilitation
Telerehabilitation in Cancer Patients: Optimization of Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation Following Colorectal Resection
This study, titled: Telerehabilitation in Oncology Patients: Optimization of Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation Post-Colorectal Resection.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Telerehabilitation, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- CCR (NCT06593678)
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation Program, Booklet-based rehabilitation program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón
Low Level Laser Therapy, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
The Efficacy of Low-level Laser Therapy (LLLT) as an Adjunct Treatment for Pain and Functional Outcomes in Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as an adjunct treatment in patients aged 18 years and older diagnosed with temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
- Conditions
- Low Level Laser Therapy, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Pain, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- LLLT IN TMD (NCT07840495)
- Testing
- LLLT
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Physical Therapy Education
Kahoot!-Integrated Education for Stroke Patient Positioning
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of integrating the Kahoot! online interactive response system into instruction on stroke patient positioning among physical therapy interns.
- Trial name
- Kahoot-SPP (NCT07846982)
- Testing
- traditional classroom teaching followed by Kahoot!-integrated interactive instruction, conventional lecture-based instruction without Kahoot!-integrated activities
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.
Dry Needling Technique, Trigger Point Pain
Effects of Dry Needling on Latent Myofascial Trigger Points of the Extensor Digitorum Communis
This randomized single-blind clinical trial aims to compare the effects of different dry needling and electrical dry needling techniques applied to latent myofascial trigger points in the extensor digitorum muscle of the dominant…
- Conditions
- Dry Needling Technique, Trigger Point Pain, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- DRYNEED (NCT07672093)
- Testing
- Hong fast-in and fast-out dry needling, Rotational dry needling, Bipolar electrical dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
Sports Physical Therapy
Comparative Effects of Dolphin Kick Streamline Training Versus Flutter Kick Training in Competitive Swimmers
This randomized controlled trial will compare the effects of dolphin kick streamline training versus flutter kick training on core stability and sprint performance in competitive swimmers.
- Trial name
- NCT07815327
- Testing
- Dolphin Kick Streamline Training, Flutter Kick Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, TECAR Therapy
The Effect of TECAR Therapy on Pain and Shoulder Function in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Shoulder pain is one of the most common symptoms of musculoskeletal injuries; one-quarter of the general population and two-thirds of adults experience this problem at some point in their lives.Rotator cuff tendinopathy also…
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, TECAR Therapy, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07823933
- Testing
- tecar therapy, physical therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Ayşe Ukbe Baykut
Physical and Psychological Evaluation of Hormonal Therapy in Transsexual Persons
A European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence
The physical and psychological effects of the hormonal treatment of transsexual persons are not sufficiently described. 'Transparency' wants to answer this question in a prospective manner, in a multicenter study to describe…
- Trial name
- ENIGI (NCT01072825)
- Testing
- questionnaires, blood sampling, clinical evaluation
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium, Italy and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Psychological Well Being, Psychological Flexibility
Finding With Nature: A Study Testing Nature-Based Support for Family Caregivers Aged 65 and Over
This research project investigates the effects of a nature-based programme (Finding with Nature, FWN), on psychological well-being, functioning, and nature connectedness among older adults (65 and older) who provide care for…
- Conditions
- Psychological Well Being, Psychological Flexibility, Physical Functioning, Burden, Caregiver
- Trial name
- FWN (NCT07821970)
- Testing
- Finding with Nature Programme
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- JAMK University Of Applied Sciences
Emotion Management Skill, Educational Therapy
Evaluation of Emotion Management Skill Strengthening in Chronically Ill Patients, Benefiting From Creative and Physical Activities
There are very few studies on emotion management in chronically ill patients. They usually include small sample size (less than 30 persons) and are not randomized controlled trials.
- Conditions
- Emotion Management Skill, Educational Therapy, Creative and Physical Activities
- Trial name
- EvAd (NCT02911207)
- Testing
- patients choose one creative activity and one physical activity
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Cardio Vascular Disease, Heart Surgery
Effect of Pre-operative Program in Open Heart Surgery
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the effect of self prepare by multimedia program before going to heart surgery. The main questions it aim to answer is: Is preparing for heart surgery on your own or with a physical…
- Conditions
- Cardio Vascular Disease, Heart Surgery, Open Heart Surgery, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07814846
- Testing
- Multimedia preoperative progarm, Traditional preoperative program
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Pajeemas Kittipanya-Ngam
Distal Radial Fracture, Rehabilitation
The Effect of Mulligan and GMI on Distal Radius Proprioception
Distal radius fractures are common in the elderly population and clinical findings after treatment include limitation of joint motion, pain, and muscle weakness.
- Conditions
- Distal Radial Fracture, Rehabilitation, Mulligan Mobilization, Motor Imagery Training
- Trial name
- NCT07288060
- Testing
- Conventional Physiotherapy, Mulligan Mobilisation, Graded Motor Imagery (GMI)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Aydın University
Pain, Disability
Additional Effects of Pain Neuroscience Education With Standard Pre-operative Physiotherapy on Post-laminectomy Pain and Disability.
This randomized controlled trial investigates whether adding Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) to standard pre-operative physiotherapy improves outcomes after lumbar laminectomy.
- Conditions
- Pain, Disability, Laminectomy, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07801586
- Testing
- Experimental Group - Pain Neuroscience Education + Standard Pre-operative Protocol, Control Group - Standard Pre-Operative Care
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Rehabilitation, Excercise
The ACT-ON: A Geriatric 5-Ms-Guided Physical Therapy Intervention for Knee Osteo-Arthritis in Older Adults.
The study is a Random control trail study conducted at King Khalid University Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on Application of 5 framework in rehabilitation program of knee arthritis.
- Conditions
- Rehabilitation, Excercise, Geriatric, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- 5Ms/PT/KOA/OA (NCT07640529)
- Testing
- Geriatric 5Ms framework, Exercises PT
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Sports Physical Therapy
Effects of Explosive Plyometric Training Versus Thera-Band Power Training on Sprint Swimming Performance
This randomized controlled trial will compare the effects of upper-limb explosive plyometric training and TheraBand-based power training on sprint swimming performance in competitive swimmers.
- Trial name
- NCT07791693
- Testing
- Closed-Chain Explosive Plyometric Training, Open-Chain TheraBand-Based Power Training
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Physical Therapy
Psilocybin-Assisted Physical Therapy in Chronic Low Back Pain
The purpose of this research study is to investigate whether a single administration of psilocybin can improve interoceptive awareness (awareness of bodily sensations) in individuals with chronic low back pain undergoing physical…
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Physical Therapy, Psilocybin
- Trial name
- NCT07306364
- Testing
- Psilocybin 10 mg, Psilocybin 25 mg, Niacin 100 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Shoulder Pain, Pain Management
New Therapeutic Interventions and Imaging Techniques for Prolonged Shoulder Disorders
The RESPECT study compares three types of physical therapy for adults aged 20-60 years with prolonged shoulder disorders, aiming to find better ways to help people recover and improve daily function.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain, Pain Management, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- RESPECT (NCT07235969)
- Testing
- Tendon-Specific Exercise Program (TSEP), Psychologically Informed Physical Therapy (PIPT), Occupational health care led physiotherapy
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oulu
Sports Physical Therapy
Reliability of Custom-Made Platform for Trunk Flexion Isometric Strength Assessment
Trunk flexion strength is an essential component of core muscle performance, playing a critical role in spinal stability, injury prevention, and athletic function.
- Trial name
- NCT07716150
- Testing
- Custom-Made Standing Platform for Trunk Flexion Isometric Strength Assessment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University