Clinical trials: Physical Therapy Modalities
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
Patellar Tendon
Patellar Tendon Physiotheraphy Acute Effects Trial
This randomized controlled trial investigated the acute effects of different physiotherapy interventions applied to the patellar tendon.
- Trial name
- PTPAFT (NCT07315906)
- Testing
- Deep Friction Massage, Thermal Agent Application, Quadriceps Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Labor Pain
Effectiveness of Using the Swiss Ball in Birth
A randomized clinical trial will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using the Swiss Ball as a resource that reduces the length of labor time.
- Trial name
- BIRTHBALL (NCT04124835)
- Testing
- Swiss Ball, Control Grup
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Materno Infantil Prof. Fernando Figueira
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
The Effectiveness of Rehabilitation in Gait Recovery After Knee or Hip Arthroplasty
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation on gait recovery in subjects after knee or hip arthroplasty. Assessment is performed the day after admission (T0) and the day of discharge (T1), in a post-acute…
- Trial name
- Fast-Track2 (NCT04803578)
- Testing
- Conventional physiotherapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Primary Dysmenorrhea
Efficacy of Radiofrequency in Primary Dysmenorrhea
The main objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of radiofrequency on pain associated with primary dysmenorrhea. The data collected will be: Intensity of pain with the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), pressure pain at…
- Trial name
- Rdismenorrea (NCT06200506)
- Testing
- Transabdominal radiofrecuency application, Intracavitary radiofrequency application
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Neck Pain
kINESIOTAPING ON PATIENT'S FUNCTIONAL STATUS IN NON-SPECIFIC NECK PAIN
The objective of the study is to find the effectiveness of kinesiotaping on the patient's functional status in non-specific neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04733248
- Testing
- Kinesiotaping group, stretching group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aqua Medical Services (Pvt) Ltd
Age Problems, Cognitive Impairment
Feasibility Aquatic Physical Exercise to Reduce Falls in Institutionalized Elderly
This is a pilot randomized control trial with single blinding of the assessor that will be conducted in two nursing homes residence to evaluate the applicability of a physical exercise program performed in an aquatic environment…
- Conditions
- Age Problems, Cognitive Impairment, Elderly, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- PrePhysFalls (NCT03019211)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ramon Llull
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
Breast Engorgement, Lactation Disorders
Lymphatic Drainage Versus Ultrasound for Postpartum Breast Engorgement: A Pilot Study
In this article, women were randomly assigned to the manual lymphatic drainage group, therapeutic ultrasound group, and control group, and the breast pain, swelling hardness, and milk excretion before and after each treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT06129344
- Testing
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage Group, Ultrasound therapy group
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Low Back Pain
The Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation Modalities in Physical Therapy in the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP), a common disorder, causes disability, functional decline and high health care costs. Patient care programs include specific exercises for promoting function and improving health.
- Trial name
- NCT03756740
- Testing
- telerehabilitation and physical therapy, control
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Urinary Incontinence, Stress
The Knack on Female Stress Urinary Incontinence
The aim of the present study is to test the hypothesis that voluntary pelvic floor muscle pre-contraction (the Knack) (alone) can be a treatment for urine leakage during efforts.
- Trial name
- NCT03722719
- Testing
- the Knack, PFMT, The Knack + PFMT
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
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
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
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
Focus of the Study is Plaque and Gingival Index Score Before and After Instructions, Satisfaction Assessment of Orthodontic Patients With Both Instruction Modalities
Comparison of Traditional Instructions Vs AI Based Instructions With Customized Chat GPT as Remote Support System on Education of Orthodontic Patients
This study will assess the impact of voice instructions delivered by advance voice feature of Chat gpt followed by remote support with chatbot in form of customized chat gpt named Brace AI which is customized by principal…
- Conditions
- Focus of the Study is Plaque and Gingival Index Score Before and After Instructions, Satisfaction Assessment of Orthodontic Patients With Both Instruction Modalities, Knowledge Assessment, Recall Ability of Orthodontic Instructions With Both Modalities
- Trial name
- NCT07183111
- Testing
- Instructions given via artificial intelligence chatbot in form of voice instructions at chair side with Customized chatbot for remote home support, Control group instructions given by chair side orthodontist verbally and written pamphlet as home care support
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
Chronic Low-back Pain
Swimming Versus Standard Physiotherapy Care as Rehabilitation Modalities for Persistent Low Back Pain: Feasibility Study
Study four: A small scale RCT will be conducted to pilot the swimming lessons developed in study three, to compare the lessons to standard physiotherapy care and to assess the feasibility of conducting a large RCT in the future.
- Trial name
- NCT06423755
- Testing
- Swimming programme, Standard Physiotherapy care
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Canterbury Christ Church University
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
Trapezius Muscle Strain
Evaluation Of Peripheral Muscle Oxygenation In Individuals With Muscular Idiopathic Pain With Myofascial Release
Introduction: Neck Pain (NP) is considered a common idiopathic disorder in the general population. Oriented from incorrect executions during daily activities the DPO compromises the trapezius muscle that has a viscoelastic…
- Trial name
- NCT03882515
- Testing
- Myofascial Release, Continuous Surface Slip Technique, Without intervention
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the State of Santa Catarina
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
Physical Therapy Modalities, Pain Measurement
How to Reduce Dry Needling Pain in Treatment of Trigger Points of Muscle Triceps Sural in Ankle Post Fracture Patients
Ankle fractures are one of the main causes of hospitalization due to injuries in Chile, which also have a discharge and partial load time of approximately 12 weeks in the recovery process.
- Conditions
- Physical Therapy Modalities, Pain Measurement, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Ankle Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT05193695
- Testing
- Treadmill exercise
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Becerra, Pablo