Clinical trials: Physical Therapy Modalities
Knee Joint Position Sense
Cold Water Immersion Does Not Reduce Knee Joint Position Sense in Healthy Participants: a Randomised Cross-over Trial
The aim of this project is to assess the effect of cold water immersion on knee joint re-positional sense in healthy subjects. Cryotherapy, in the form of cold water immersion, had previously been shown to improve athletic…
- Trial name
- NCT00996398
- Testing
- Tepid water immersion
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Limerick
Stroke, Healthy
fNIRS Study of Effort-dependent Brain Activations During Pointing Movements of the Upper Limb in Post-stroke Patients and Healthy Subjects
Background: Following a stroke, as part of neurorehabilitation, the intensity of effort is important to promote neural changes and stimulate motor recovery.
- Trial name
- BIROBONIRS (NCT06116006)
- Testing
- Upper limb pointing movements in 3 experimental conditions
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinique Les Trois Soleils
Pain Threshold, Pain Tolerance
Acute Effects of LLLT on Pain Threshold and Pain Tolerance
Pain is defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage." Low-Level Laser…
- Conditions
- Pain Threshold, Pain Tolerance, Acute Pain, Low-level Laser Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07422272
- Testing
- Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- European University of Lefke
Osteoarthritis Knee
Effect of Biomechanical Correction in Medial Tibiofemoral Joint Osteoarthritis
Effect of Biomechanical Correction of Tibia on Medial Joint space loading, Varus deformity and functional tasks in patients with medial tibiofemoral joint osteoarthritis in which participants will be taken.
- Trial name
- NCT04324931
- Testing
- Biomechanical corrections, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Asir John Samuel
Humans, Young Adults
Analysis of the Effects on Human Tissues After Application of Therapeutic Modalities.
As a therapeutic modality, cryotherapy is highly used for soft tissue damage control during acute and subacute stages. Cryotherapy is able to reduce pain, inflammatory condition, muscle spasm, nerve conduction, metabolic rate…
- Conditions
- Humans, Young Adults, Health
- Trial name
- NCT03414346
- Testing
- Exclusively ice pack, Ice pack added 10% of water, Ice pack added 100% of water
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alessandro Haupenthal
Ventilation Therapy; Complications
Diaphragmatic Mobility In Ventilated Assisted Patients
The study was a randomized controlled trial. A total of 24 patients who met the inclusion criteria were included in this study and randomly divided by sealed envelope method into Experimental and Control groups with 12 patients…
- Trial name
- NCT04733261
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic mobility, Chest Physiotherapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aqua Medical Services (Pvt) Ltd
Evidence Based Practice, Stroke
Adherence to Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines Among Physical Therapists and Internship Students
The goal of this observational study is to learn about adherence to the 2024 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for Stroke Rehabilitation among Turkish physiotherapists and internship students treating post-stroke patients.
- Conditions
- Evidence Based Practice, Stroke, Physical Therapist
- Trial name
- NCT07044817
- Testing
- Stroke Rehabilitation Guideline Adherence Survey
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Joint Manipulation, Range of Motion
Effect of Activator-Assisted Talocrural Manipulation on Performance in Elite Volleyball Players
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the acute effects of activator-assisted talocrural joint manipulation on joint range of motion, dynamic balance, vertical and horizontal jump performance, and weight transfer…
- Conditions
- Joint Manipulation, Range of Motion, Athletic Performance, Sports
- Trial name
- NCT07072260
- Testing
- Activator Manipulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Low Back Pain
Assessment of Activities of Daily Living in Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain Using a Nonoperative Treatment Modality
The investigators hypothesize that treatment with non-invasive spinal decompression reduces discogenic low back pain (LBP), decreases visual analog pain scale scores, increases activities of daily living and decreases medication…
- Trial name
- NCT02729181
- Testing
- DRX9000
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Integrity Life Sciences
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Invasive Techniques in Trigger Points
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is present in up to 87% of the patients that present pain. MPS usually presents painful myofascial trigger points (MTrPs).
- Trial name
- ITTP (NCT05478928)
- Testing
- Dynamic dry needling, Fixed dose dynamic MEP, Static Dry needling
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maimonides University
Basketball Player
Non-invasive Neuromodulation NESA in Neuroefficiency in Basketball Players
Competitive team sports calendars are becoming increasingly compressed, generating changes in the effort-recovery cycle. Given this new situation, it seems necessary to analyze how it affects the physiological and performance…
- Trial name
- NCT04939181
- Testing
- Non-invasive Neuromodulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Stroke, Physical Therapy Modalities
Is the 6-Minute Walking Test Combined With an IMU Useful in Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment?
This Observational study aims at the evaluation of stroke subjects with an inertial measurement unit (IMU) during the execution of a 6-Minute Walking test, to evaluate the associations between the kinematic parameters retrieved…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Physical Therapy Modalities, Gait Analysis
- Trial name
- NCT04529642
- Testing
- Inertial Measurement Unit evaluation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Chronic Kidney Disease, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Reliability of Muscle Strength and Activation Assessment Tools and Effects of an Online Therapeutic Exercise Program in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
This research aims to evaluate the reliability and reproducibility of muscle strength and activation measurement tools, including isokinetic dynamometry and surface electromyography, in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic, Muscle Weakness, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT07292311
- Testing
- Reliability Assessment, Online Therapeutic Exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura
Diabetes Mellitus, Kidney Disease
Impact of Antiglycemic & Immunosuppressive Therapies on NETosis in Diabetes & Kidney Disease (NETs - Neutrophil Traps)
This study aims to investigate whether new glucose-lowering medications, such as SGLT2 inhibitors (e.g., Forxiga/Jardiance) and GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., Ozempic), can reduce NETosis in diabetic patients, thereby mitigating…
- Trial name
- NETs (NCT06821919)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western Galilee Hospital-Nahariya
Bronchiectasis
Acute Effects of a Flutter Device and Chest Wall Compression on Respiratory System Impedance in Bronchiectasis Patients
Bronchiectasis is characterized pathologically by the abnormal and permanent dilation of bronchi caused mainly by the perpetuation of inflammation and impaired clearance of secretions.
- Trial name
- NCT02509637
- Testing
- Flutter, Chest Compression, Control
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Scapular Dyskinesis, Cervicalgia
Global Postural Reeducation and Segmental Exercises in Patients With Scapular Dyskinesis and Cervicalgia
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of global postural reeducation relative to segmental exercises in the treatment of scapular dyskinesis with cervicalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT01568840
- Testing
- Global Postural Reeducation Group, Segmental Exercises Group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericordia de Sao Paulo
Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Primary Prevention
Effects of Perineal Massage (PERMAS)
Perineal massage increases elasticity of myofascial perineal tissue and decreases the burning and perineal pain during labour, thus optimizing child birth, although an application protocol has not been standardized yet.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Primary Prevention, Obstetric Labor Complications, Physical Therapy Modalities
- Trial name
- PERMAS (NCT05114811)
- Testing
- Self-provided perineal massage, Physiotherapist perineal massage: manual and instrumental (with EPI-NO)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de León
Ear Protective Devices, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
The Use of Earplugs on Temporomandibular Joint
The term temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) refers to a group of disorders affecting the temporomandibular joint and/or muscles of mastication. Typical symptoms are; joint noises, pain, and limited mouth opening.
- Conditions
- Ear Protective Devices, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Physical Therapy Modalities
- Trial name
- NCT05362877
- Testing
- Earplug, occlusal splint, exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Covid19, Severe Systemic Illness Respiratory Muscle Fatigue
The Effects of Multi-modality Physiotherapy in Delaying or Preventing COVID-19 Patient From Admitting to ICU
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory muscle training with COVID-19 patient, who has underlying health conditions, in order to delay or prevent them from admitting to ICU.
- Trial name
- NCT04617119
- Testing
- Threshold IMT device, Conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- DR. JASSIM ALGHAITH
Aging, Fall
Design and Implementation of a Physical Exercise Program With Virtual Reality to Improve Functional Capacities in Older People.
TITLE: Desing and implementation of a Immersive Virtual Reality exercise program to improve balance in older people INTRO: Older people grow around the world at a faster rate than any other age group, resulting in an accelerated…
- Conditions
- Aging, Fall, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT04336670
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality exercise program, Usual care
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pablo Campo-Prieto