Clinical trials: Postural Balance
Amputees / Rehabilitation, Virtual Reality
Dynamic Balance in Unilateral Transtibial Amputees Following Virtual Reality Versus Conventional Rehabilitation
Amputation causes somatic and psychological damage. Prognostic factors for postoperative gait recovery include the need for proprioceptive re-education for dynamic balance.
- Conditions
- Amputees / Rehabilitation, Virtual Reality, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- EQUIL-ARC (NCT06424249)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality, Standard rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Parkinson's Disease
Effects of Virtual Reality Based Training on Posture Stability in Parkinson's Disease
The present study is to examine the effects of a virtual reality based balance training using the Kinect sensor on postural stability and functional balance in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02671396
- Testing
- Virtual reality based intervention, Conventional intervention
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Muscle Strength, Postural Balance
The Effects of Whole Body Vibration With Plyometric Training on Physical Performance in Basketball Players
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether whole body vibration with plyometric training has effect on physical performance parameters and balance also this study searched for if vibration support additional…
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Postural Balance, Range of Motion, Articular, Walking Speed, Mesh id D000072797
- Trial name
- WBV (NCT03291483)
- Testing
- whole body vibration, plyometric training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu University
Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent
BSPTS and Core Stabilization Exercises in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis
This study aims to investigate the short-term effects of adding core stabilization exercises to Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) exercises in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.
- Trial name
- NCT07761260
- Testing
- BSPTS Plus Core Stabilization Exercise, BSPTS Exercise
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Blindness, Acquired, Blindness Congenital
Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation With Proprioceptive Training in Blind People
Postural control requires the integration of the vestibular, visual, and somatosensory systems. Vision, in particular, exerts a considerable influence on body sway during activities that require balance.
- Trial name
- NCT03173105
- Testing
- active tDCS, Dynamic proprioceptive exercises, static proprioceptive exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Salgado Institute of Integral Health
Spine Stiffness, Spine Stability
Changes in Trunk Stability Indicators Following Two Types of Exhausting Physical Activities
In this research project, effects of two sports specific types of fatiguing protocols on trunk muscles and specific trunk stability indicators will be studied.
- Trial name
- TNC-FAT (NCT03529734)
- Testing
- 12 min running, Local strengthening exercises
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Balance, Postural, Exercise Therapy
Effectiveness of Impairment Specific Exercises for Balance and Fall Risk in Community-Living Older Adults at Risk: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background Balance impairment is a key factor contributing to falls in older adults. Conceptually, clinicians may be able to prescribe targeted exercises if specific impairments can be identified.
- Trial name
- NCT02615899
- Testing
- Matched: Targeted (specific) balance exercise interventions, Mismatched: Untargeted (non-specific) balance exercise interventions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Drexel University
Orchestra, Postural
Frequency-Dependent Effects of Mobilization-Based Exercise on Dynamic Postural Control in Orchestra Musicians: An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Trial
Orchestra musicians are exposed to prolonged asymmetric postures and repetitive upper-quarter loading that may affect postural control.
- Conditions
- Orchestra, Postural, Postural Balance Disorders, Postural Control
- Trial name
- NCT07632950
- Testing
- Experimental Group 1 Mobilization Exercises, Experimental Group 2 Mobilization Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Postural Balance
Multi-Sensory Training and Wrist Fractures
The aim of the study is to investigate whether individuals with fall-related wrist fractures have impaired posterior control, reduced proprioception in their lower limbs and/or vestibular asymmetry compared with those who have…
- Trial name
- NCT03478228
- Testing
- Multi-Sensory Training
- Where
- Iceland
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Landspitali University Hospital
PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder)
Effects of Tai Chi Therapy Versus Qi-Gong in Stage-I Parkinson's Patients.
This study has important clinical, academic, and practical relevance in neuromuscular rehabilitation. Clinically, it aims to identify effective and tolerable rehabilitation strategies for individuals with Parkinson's disease by…
- Trial name
- NCT07662837
- Testing
- Tai Chi, Qi Gong
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Stability, Posturography
Acute Effects of Elastic Band Resistance on Postural Stability and Physical Function in Older Adults
Current balance and stability interventions have been shown to improve balance through targeting balance impairments and retraining effects.
- Conditions
- Stability, Posturography, Balance, Old Age; Debility
- Trial name
- NCT05224362
- Testing
- A repeated measures acute study using using elastic resistance bands in older adults to challenge stability.
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Derby
Parkinson Disease
APA and PAS Training for Gait Initiation in Parkinson's Disease
Our research focused on understanding the interplay between brain excitability and balance function in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), alongside evaluating effective physical therapy methods.
- Trial name
- NCT06363071
- Testing
- Weight shift training and APA feedback, Paired associative stimulation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University
Adolescent, Foot Posture Index Score
Relationship Between Foot Posture, Toe Flexor Strength, and Balance in Adolescents
The foot plays a critical role in movement and postural control, with toe flexor strength linked to gait, performance, and stability. While these relationships are well studied in adults, evidence in adolescents is limited.
- Conditions
- Adolescent, Foot Posture Index Score, Toe Flexor Strength, Flat Foot Acquired Bilateral (Pes Planus)
- Trial name
- NCT07132424
- Testing
- Assesment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Kültür University
Musculoskeletal Equilibrium, Back Pain
The Effect of Chiropractic Manipulation on Spine-related Pain and Balance in Older Adults
The effect of chiropractic manipulation on spine-related pain and balance in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00497718
- Testing
- Chiropractic Manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cleveland Chiropractic College
Children, Only, Vestibular Disorder
Vestibular and Postural Function in an Unselected Group of Children With Sensorineural Hearing Loss
The goal of this prospective cohort study is to investigate the vestibular function in children with unilateral or bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.
- Conditions
- Children, Only, Vestibular Disorder, Vestibular Function, Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Trial name
- VASIC (NCT06229717)
- Testing
- video Head Impulse Test, Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential, Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Gødstrup Hospital
Parkinson Disease
The Effect of Eye Exercises in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is commonly associated with impaired gait, postural instability, reduced physical function, and increased concern about falling, all of which contribute substantially to disability and reduced quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07525973
- Testing
- Supervised In-Center Eye Exercises
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Pardis Specialized Wellness Institute
Accidental Falls
The Effectiveness of a Self-managed Digital Exercise Programme to Prevent Falls in Older Community-dwelling People
The overall aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a digital self-management exercise program in preventing falls in community dwelling older people.
- Trial name
- SafeStepRCT (NCT03963570)
- Testing
- Safe Step - digital exercise program, Control group
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 1,628 people
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Older Adult, Balance Assessment
Assessment of Postural Control and Balance in the Older Adult
A randomised clinical trial is proposed, using a probabilistic allocation design to ensure an equitable distribution of participants between the different intervention and control groups, minimising bias and increasing the…
- Conditions
- Older Adult, Balance Assessment, Older Adults, Balance, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT06844578
- Testing
- Experimental Group, Active comparator Group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effect of Virtual Reality-based Training on Balance and Walking in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effect of short-term (3 days/week for 2 weeks) Virtual Reality (VR) active video gaming intervention on static and dynamic balance, versus traditional balance training exercises…
- Trial name
- NCT06023563
- Testing
- Virtual reality active video gaming using Nintendo switch sports, Standard physical therapy balance exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Chronic Stroke Patients
Effects of Vestibular-Oriented Balance Training Versus Motor Dual Task Training on Balance, Postural Control, and Fall Risk in Chronic Stroke Survivors
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Vestibular-Oriented Balance Training and Motor Dual Task Training on balance, postural control, and fall risk among chronic stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT07754747
- Testing
- Experimental, Control
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad