Clinical trials: Motor Control
Movement Disorder
Cerebral Activity Related to Primary Motor Stereotypies in Children: An EEG Study.
Background: Motor stereotypies are a movement disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive, and rhythmic movements. These movements have a predictable pattern and seem purposeful, but they serve no obvious function, tend to…
- Trial name
- NCT01037361
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Myopia, Obesity
Trial of a Novel Family-Based Intervention to Increase Outdoor Time and Fitness
This study aims to implement a new family-based health behavior community program to increase time spent outdoors and physical activity among Singapore children aged 6 to 12 years in a 1-year randomized clinical trial.
- Trial name
- FIT (NCT01388205)
- Testing
- Family-based Outdoor program
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 285 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
Down Syndrome, Motor Performance
Bobath and Vojta Therapy for DS
Different physiotherapy approaches and education programs are applied to minimize motor and mental impairment in children with Down syndrome (DS).
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome, Motor Performance, Bobath Therapy, Vojta Technique
- Trial name
- NCT04536506
- Testing
- Bobath Therapy, Vojta technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Alzheimer's Disease, Agitation
Citalopram for Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of citalopram for agitation in Alzheimer's dementia.
- Trial name
- CitAD (NCT00898807)
- Testing
- citalopram
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- JHSPH Center for Clinical Trials
Torticollis Congenital
TAMO Therapy Versus Postural Control Exercise in Children With Congenital Muscular Torticollis
A randomized control trial was conducted through convenient sampling. 18 subjects were randomly allocated into two groups, group A received postural control exercises in addition to conventional therapy, while Group B received…
- Trial name
- NCT06015555
- Testing
- TAMO, Postural Control exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- khadija liaquat
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A Registry Based Randomized-Controlled Trial of an Upper Limb Exergaming Intervention for Children and Adolescents With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
This is a multisite randomized controlled registry-based trial to evaluate the efficacy of an 8-week home-based exergaming intervention as compared to usual care on occupational satisfaction of children and youth (8-18 years old…
- Trial name
- INFORM SMA (NCT06396325)
- Testing
- Tales from the Magic Keep™, Usual Care
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Maryam Oskoui, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FAAN
Motor Activity, Attention Deficit
Sublingual Glycine vs. Placebo on Attentional Difficulties and Hyperactivity in Prepuberal Children
This study is designed to investigate effects on attentional performance and motoric activity of 100 mg microencapsulated glycine (Bidicin® from Biotiki®) compared to placebo after treatment with t.i.d.
- Conditions
- Motor Activity, Attention Deficit, Stress, Psychological
- Trial name
- NCT02655276
- Testing
- microencapsulated Glycine
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eberhard Schulz
Academic Acheivement, Physical Activity
Effects of Physical Activity on Math - an RCT
Background Increased physical activity can improve cognition and academic skills. However due to economic concerns and increasing focus on standardized testing, PA in schools often receives little attention and physical education…
- Trial name
- NCT02488460
- Testing
- Physically active math lessons
- Volunteers
- 545 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia
Effects of Dynamic Surface Exercise Training on Trunk Control and Gross Motor Functions in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of dynamic surface exercise treatment on trunk control and gross motor abilities in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT05946096
- Testing
- Dynamic surface exercise training, conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Ayesha Hameed
Type 1 Diabetes, Physical Activity
Type 1 Diabetes, Exercise and Mentoring Trial
The proposed study aims to improve the psychosocial health of adolescents living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The study will generate knowledge and support knowledge mobilization about the effectiveness of a novel model of care…
- Trial name
- TEAM (NCT06296992)
- Testing
- 12-week TEAM peer mentor program
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Low Back Pain
Exercise for Low Back Pain in Children
This study aimed to determine the efficacy of an eight-week specific exercise programme in reducing self-reported episodes and intensity of LBP, as well as modifying some of the identified risk factors for LBP, in children.
- Trial name
- LBP (NCT00786864)
- Testing
- exercise programme
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
Handwriting, Telerehabilitation
Effect of Telerehabilitation on Handwriting Performance in Children With ADHD: RCT
This is a randomized controlled study examining the effect of telerehabilitation on fine motor performance and handwriting difficulties experienced by children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Conditions
- Handwriting, Telerehabilitation, Fine Motor Skills
- Trial name
- NCT04697771
- Testing
- Fine Motor Skills Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Challenging Behaviour
Propranolol for Aggression, Self-Injury, and Severe Disruptive Behavior in Adolescents and Adults With Autism
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if propranolol can help reduce challenging behaviors associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including aggression, self-injury, and severe disruptive behaviors.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Challenging Behaviour, Aggression, Severe Disruptive Behaviour Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07091279
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Jeremy Veenstra-vanderweele
Adolescent Behavior
Effects of Self-efficacy, Planning, and Self-efficacy+Planning Interventions on Body Fat Among Adolescents
This longitudinal experimental study tested the effects of three brief interventions: (1) prompting the formation of plans (or implementation intentions), (2) prompting self-efficacy beliefs, and (3) prompting planning +…
- Trial name
- NCT02689973
- Testing
- Self-Efficacy, Planning, Education
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 1,217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw
Young Children With Motor Disabilities
Compare the Effectiveness of Modified Toy Cars Training With Various Intensity of Postural Combinations
The three purposes of this study are: 1) to determine the feasibility of applying two types of postural combinations for the ride-on car (ROC) use; 2) to compare the effectiveness of ROC training with various intensity of…
- Trial name
- NCT03707405
- Testing
- Ride-On Cars Training with Different Postures
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Executive Function
Comparison Between Plyometrics and Calisthenics on Executive Function in School Going Children
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of calisthenics and plyometric exercises on executive functions in school-going children.
- Trial name
- NCT06770192
- Testing
- Calisthenics, Plyometric, Control
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Motor Performance, Anaerobic Power
The Effects of PNF Stretching on Anaerobic Power and Motor Performance in Adolescent Male Volleyball Players
This randomized controlled study aimed to examine the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching exercises on anaerobic power and motor performance in adolescent male volleyball players.
- Conditions
- Motor Performance, Anaerobic Power, Flexibility, Stretching
- Trial name
- PNF-VMVP (NCT06921772)
- Testing
- PNF Stretching Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zarife Pancar
Cerebral Palsy
Effects of Routine Physical Therapy With and Without Neurodevelopmental Technique on GMF, Spasticity and HRQOL in Diplegic CP
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of routine physical therapy with and without neurodevelopmental technique on gross motor function, spasticity and health related quality of life in diplegic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06444230
- Testing
- Routine Physical therapy with Neurodevelopmental technique, Routine Physical therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Development Coordination Disorder, Motor Disabilities
Evaluation of Catching Skills in Preschoolers With Motor Difficulties
This research project investigates the development of predictive and online motor control in preschool-aged boys with typical development and those with motor difficulties, specifically children at risk for Developmental…
- Trial name
- NCT07028762
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Masaryk University
Cerebral Palsy
Hippotherapy in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The hippotherapy is a complementary therapeutic modality that seeks to promote changes in the functionality of children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Trial name
- Hippotherapy (NCT03548376)
- Testing
- Hippotherapy
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais