Clinical trials: Physical Therapy Modalities
Spinal Stenosis
Physical Therapy vs Surgical Decompression for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
This is a randomized controlled multicenter trail comparing physical therapy to surgical decompression in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.
- Trial name
- PTvsSD (NCT04552145)
- Testing
- surgery, Physiotherapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 232 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Physical Therapy Modalities
Effects of Physical Therapy Associated With Photobiomodulation on Myelomeningocele
Myelomeningocele is a severe type of spina bifida, resulting from improper closure of the neural tube. This condition drastically affects the structures of the spinal cord, as a result the spinal cord, nerve roots and meninges…
- Trial name
- NCT04425330
- Testing
- physiotherapy exercises, PBM
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Burn, Skin Graft
The Effects of Therapeutic Resources on Structure and Function of Normal and Burned Skin
Burning produces changes in the biomechanical properties of the skin causing limitation of movement. The increase in skin suppleness is very important in the rehabilitation process, since its increase makes therapeutic…
- Trial name
- NCT02185950
- Testing
- ultrasound, paraffin, endermotherapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteopenia
High-Intensity Laser Therapy and Physiotherapy for Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if adding high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) to a physiotherapy programme helps bone health in women after menopause who have low bone density (osteopenia or osteoporosis).
- Trial name
- NCT07734922
- Testing
- High-Intensity Laser Therapy, Standardised Physiotherapy Programme
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Breast Cancer, Myofascial Trigger Point
Diagnosis and Management of Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Women With Mastectomies
Myofascial pain considerably affects women undergoing treatment for breast cancer, is characterized by the presence of myofascial taut bands and trigger points.
- Trial name
- NCT02181166
- Testing
- Kinesiotherapy, Isquemic compression, High voltage electrical stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Respiratory Failure, Respiration Disorders
Selecting the Best Ventilator Hyperinflation Settings
Ventilator hyperinflation (VHI) has been shown to be effective in improving respiratory mechanics, secretion removal, and gas exchange in mechanically ventilated patients; however, there are no recommendations on the best…
- Trial name
- VHI1 (NCT03327610)
- Testing
- VC-CMV20, VC-CMV50, PC-CMV1
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Universitário Augusto Motta
Lung Transplantation
Endurance Training in Patients Undergoing Lung Transplantation
Lung Transplantation is usually the last option for patients with chronic respiratory conditions in the late stages of the disease.
- Trial name
- NCT04244305
- Testing
- Exercise Therapy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital A Coruña
Trigger Finger
Effectiveness of Non-surgical Interventions for the Trigger Finger: a Randomized Clinical Trial
The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of therapeutic modalities (paraffin, ultrasound and orthotics) versus corticosteroid injection for trigger finger.
- Trial name
- NCT02972879
- Testing
- Therapeutic modalities: Orthotic (Group 1), Therapeutic modalities: LLLT (Group 2), Therapeutic modalities: Paraffin (Group 3)
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Beatriz Sernajoto Cristiani Pedro
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Video-based First-contact Physiotherapy in Primary Care
This study aims to evaluate the effects and implications of using video-based first-contact consultation in primary care physiotherapy, compared with traditional in-person consultation for musculoskeletal symptoms.
- Trial name
- VIPP (NCT07788651)
- Testing
- Video-based first-contact physiotherapy consultation, In-person first-contact physiotherapy consultation
- Volunteers
- 208 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
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
Stroke Sequelae
Virtual Reality Versus Constraint-induced Movement on Hemiparesis in Cerebrovascular Event
The objective of this clinical trial is to measure the effect of Rehabilitation with Virtual Reality or Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy on hemiparesis in patients with Cerebral Vascular Event.
- Trial name
- NCT05875116
- Testing
- Virtual reality, Modified constraint-induced movement therapy, Usual Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
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
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear, Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Effect of Physical Therapy and/or Platelet Rich Plasma Injection in People With Knee Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Background: The anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) , one of the major ligaments in the knee joint which connects the posterior aspect of the lateral femoral condyle to the anterior intercondylar area of the tibia.
- Trial name
- NCT06233305
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Parkinson Disease, Physical Therapy Modalities
Home Physiotherapy in Frailty in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
The aim of this protocol is to evaluate the effects of a home-based therapeutic exercise program applied in patients with PD to reverse frailty. The design of this study is experimental, prospective, randomized and single blind.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Physical Therapy Modalities, Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT05607862
- Testing
- Home Physiotherapy Group, Control Group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oviedo
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
Vulvodynia, Chronic Pain
Multidisciplinary Treatment of Chronic Vulvar Pain
Vulvodynia (i.e. chronic vulvar pain without identifiable cause) is a heterogeneous clinical entity with a complex multifactorial causation.
- Trial name
- NCT03640624
- Testing
- Multidisciplinary treatment, Treatment as usual
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Heart Failure, CRT and/or ICD
Evaluation of Electrical and Hemodynamic Effects of Different Pacing Strategies in CRT Candidates
Heart failure patients with delayed electrical activation of the heart often benefit from cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). However, traditional CRT using biventricular pacing is not effective in all patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07032064
- Testing
- Sequential ventricular pacing at five sites
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
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