Clinical trials: Walking
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effects of Ankle Weighted Cuffs Training in Autism Children
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a diverse group of conditions. They are characterized by some degree of difficulty with social interaction, communication and behaviors.
- Trial name
- NCT06673810
- Testing
- Ankle Weighted Cuffs Training Along with Routine Physical Therapy Exercises, Routine Physical Therapy Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Multiple Sclerosis, Balance
Monitoring Intensity During Balance Training in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
Balance training is recommended to improve gait stability and mobility. However, there are currently no clearly defined methods for controlling the intensity (challenge) of balance training.
- Trial name
- BALANCE-MS (NCT07805850)
- Testing
- Balance training, Sporttherapy
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Klinik Valens
Osteoporosis
People With Osteoporosis Can Walk-BEST to Reduce Fall and Fracture Risk
The aim of the Walk BEST study is to provide evidence that it is feasible to implement the technology assisted gait- focused walking program Walk-BEST™ in older adults with osteoporosis, and that this program is acceptable to…
- Trial name
- Walk-BEST (NCT07621679)
- Testing
- Device: Heel2Toe[TM] sensor, Technology-assisted therapeutic walking program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Fatigue, Walking, Difficulty
Neurophysiological Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Persons With MS
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a treatment that could potentially reduce walking problems and fatigue in persons with Multiple Sclerosis.
- Conditions
- Fatigue, Walking, Difficulty, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT06432686
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Movement
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Peripheral Artery Disease
Improving Walking in Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a cardiovascular disease manifesting from systemic atherosclerosis that blocks the leg arteries and results in insufficient blood flow to the lower extremities.
- Trial name
- PAD (NCT05103280)
- Testing
- Assistive tennis shoes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Healthy, Spastic Hemiparesis
Soleus Loading Response During Walking
Stroke survivors experience motor deficits, weak voluntary muscle activations, and low weight-bearing capacity that impair ambulation.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Spastic Hemiparesis, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT05436366
- Testing
- Soleus loading response in able-bodied participants, Soleus loading response in participants with hemiparesis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Victor H. Duenas
Return of Bowel Function After Colon Surgery
The Influence of Ambulation on the Return of Bowel Function After Colorectal Surgery
"Fast-track" or "enhanced recovery" programs, which are the new standardized accelerated clinical pathways for post-operative care for colorectal surgeries, have three goals: to 1) quicken the return of bowel function (as…
- Trial name
- NCT01241123
- Testing
- Ambulation regimen, Sitz-Markers, Daily abdominal x-rays
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- United States Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth
Spinal Cord Injuries, Inpatient
Exoskeletal-Assisted Walking in SCI Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
The purpose of this research study is to test the effect of early exoskeletal-assisted walking (EAW) training (combined into regular acute inpatient rehabilitation (AIR)) on improving functional recovery and reducing pain and…
- Trial name
- NCT04221373
- Testing
- Ekso™ powered exoskeleton, Standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Effects of Walking and Cycling on Serum Physiological Biomarkers
Evaluation of Serum Autophagic Biomarkers in the Acute Response to Walking and Cycling in Healthy Male Individuals
Physical exercise (walking and cycling) is a potent physiological stimulus that simultaneously alters energy balance, mechanical loading, and metabolic demands in the organism.
- Trial name
- NCT07536659
- Testing
- WALKİNG
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hyperglycemia, Postprandial
Exercise-meal Timing and Postprandial Glucose Control
Physical activity helps maintain optimal postprandial blood glucose control. However, there is a lack of clear information regarding the optimal meal-activity timing required to maximize blood glucose control.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hyperglycemia, Postprandial, Physical Activity, Glucose Intolerance
- Trial name
- NCT03730727
- Testing
- Physical activity, Meal
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Depression, Anxiety, Mindful Walking Meditation
Study on the Intervention of Mindfulness-integrated Volleyball Course
The purpose of this clinical trial is to understand whether a mindfulness-integrated volleyball team sports program can effectively intervene in the mental health of college students, and whether it has better intervention…
- Trial name
- NCT06600373
- Testing
- Mindful Walking meditation, physical education group class
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ye Zhiyin
Parkinson Disease
The Learning Effects of Attentional Strategy on Dual-task Walking in Patients With Parkinson's Disease: Behavioral Performance and Neural Plasticity
[year1] 1. To compare the effects of dual-task training with two different task priority instruction in people with Parkinson's disease and healthy controls on dual-task weight shifting performances. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT03895125
- Testing
- [year1] dual-task training with task priority strategy, [year2-3] dual-task training with internal and external focus
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Cerebral Palsy, Central Nervous System Diseases
Power Training Combined With Interval Treadmill Training
Ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP) experience walking limitations which negatively influence their ability to physically participate in day to day life.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Central Nervous System Diseases, Brain Damage, Chronic
- Trial name
- PT³ (NCT03625570)
- Testing
- Power training combined with interval treadmill training, Strength training combined with traditional treadmill training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
Energy Metabolism, Exercise
Energy Cost and Metabolic Intensity of Pilates Exercises in Older Adults
Pilates is one of the most popular forms of exercise among older adults worldwide. However, no study has measured how many calories a Pilates session burns or how hard the body works during it in people aged 60 and over.
- Conditions
- Energy Metabolism, Exercise, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT07621523
- Testing
- Mat Pilates, Equipment-Based Pilates, Treadmill Walking
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual do Norte do Parana
Stroke
Virtual Reality and Field Training to Enhance Community Walking After Stroke
While stroke survivors discharged from rehabilitation present with some recovery in mobility, their ability to ambulate in the community remains limited.
- Trial name
- NCT04559373
- Testing
- Virtual Reality and Field Training (VRFT)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Spinal Cord Injury
Lokomat Versus Strength Training in Chronic Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate whether gait specific robotic supported bodyweight supported treadmill training and lower extremity strength training have similar beneficial effects on walking function and other…
- Trial name
- NCT01087918
- Testing
- RAGT, Strength Training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Effect of Exercise on Post-traumatic Growth Among Health Care Providers With Post-traumatic Stress
The purpose of designing this randomized control trial is to observe the effect of nature-based walk on post-traumatic growth and Psychophysiological alterations associated with it, in traumatic stress among health care providers…
- Trial name
- NCT04592770
- Testing
- Nature based walk therapy, Sit in nature
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 246 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Karachi
Orthopedic Equine Varus Deformity
Talonavicular Arthrodesis and Surgical Treatment of Ankle and Varus Foot
This study should refine our surgical indications and to establish a decision tree of medical and surgical treatment of this common and troublesome strain functionally which is equino-varus.
- Trial name
- talobot (NCT02790346)
- Testing
- arthrodesis talonavicular, tendon gestures
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Thoracic Diseases, Surgery
Geriatric Thoracic Surgery Ambulation Challenge
This study is examining collecting data on steps walked (ambulation) per day by thoracic surgery patients over the age of 65 years-old before surgery. The name(s) of the study device involved in this study is: Fitbit inspire
- Conditions
- Thoracic Diseases, Surgery, Therapy, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT04630496
- Testing
- Fitbit
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Peripheral Artery Disease
Telehealth Delivered Home-based Walking for Vets With Peripheral Artery Disease
Walking is beneficial for adults with peripheral arterial disease. Benefits include the ability to walk for longer periods and general well being (quality of life).
- Trial name
- TREK-PAD (NCT06033924)
- Testing
- Walking Program: Internet-based, Walking Program: Telehealth-based
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development