Clinical trials: Muscle Tonus
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Local Vibration for Drooling in Children With Cerebral Palsy
This randomized-controlled trial evaluates local vibration therapy for drooling and orofacial muscle biomechanics in children with cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT07626424
- Testing
- Local Vibration Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Bitlis Eren University
Diplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Comparing the Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Neurodevelopmental Therapy for Gross Motor Functions, Muscle Tone and Spasticity in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS Levels I and II)
Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that affects individuals worldwide, with a global burden of 0.9%. However, prevalence rates show regional variation, with high-income countries reporting rates of 0.2% and low-income…
- Trial name
- IASTM;NDT;CP (NCT06702709)
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Neurodevelopmental Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ziauddin University
Cerebral Palsy
Classification of Cerebral Palsy Subtypes
This study, conducted at the National Institutes of Health and the Children's National Medical Center, will evaluate how well different physicians agree in how they classify cerebral palsy subtypes based on patient examination.
- Trial name
- NCT00072800
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Gastrocnemius Tightness
The Effect of Physiotherapy on Lower Extremity Function and Gait in Children with Isolated Gastrocnemius Muscle Tightness
Since the gastrocnemius muscle crosses both joints, the joint kinematics of the ankle are affected by knee flexion. According to the Kendall \& McCreary assessment of normal joint motion angles, the generally accepted normal…
- Conditions
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Gastrocnemius Tightness, Pes Planovalgus
- Trial name
- NCT06678139
- Testing
- physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Skin-to-skin, Preterm Birth
Comparison of Two Different Skin-to-skin Contact Techniques: Sustained Diagonal Flexion vs. Traditional
This is a prospective, controlled randomized study designed to compare the effects of two methods of skin-to-skin positioning of preterm infants: the prone positioning method currently used (according to the World Health…
- Trial name
- NCT06154148
- Testing
- Sustained Diagonal Flexion positioning, Traditional prone position
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Erasme University Hospital
Hamstring Flexibility, Hamstring Muscle Tightness
Effects of Combining PNF With NMES in Young Football Players
Hamstring muscle injuries are common in sports like football and often lead to extended periods of inactivity. This study aims to compare the effects of two different stretching programs on hamstring flexibility, with a secondary…
- Trial name
- PNF+NMES (NCT07075497)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), Contract-Relax PNF (crPNF)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Muscle Tightness
Does the Addition of Manual Therapy Techniques Increase Gastrocnemius/Soleus Length More Than Stretching Alone?
This study will examine the short term effects of adding manual therapy techniques to static stretching in Dorsiflexion (DF) Range of Motion (ROM).
- Trial name
- NCT01856972
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Rearfoot joint mobilization, Static stretching/ROM exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Cerebral Palsy
Whole Body Vibration in Rehabilitation of Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spasticity is one of the most common features in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and is evident in the majority of CP types such as hemiplegia, diplegia, quadriplegia, etc.
- Trial name
- WBV (NCT06077136)
- Testing
- whole body vibration, standard physical therapy
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Hail
Sports Injuries, Flexibility
THE MYOFASCIAL SYSTEM AND MINIMIZING THE RISK OS INJURY IN SPORT
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of myofascial self-release on muscle mechanical properties, performance, neuromuscular function, and injury risk reduction in young soccer players.
- Conditions
- Sports Injuries, Flexibility, Balance, Jumping Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06895720
- Testing
- Myofascial Self-Release
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Aveiro University
Treatment Outcome, Muscle Dystonia
Quantifying Muscle Tone in Patients With Brain Injury - a Feasibility Study
This project will determine the feasibility and validity of measuring elbow muscle flexor stiffness in a population of patients with sub-acute severe acquired brain injury using two measurement methods, the portable spasticity…
- Conditions
- Treatment Outcome, Muscle Dystonia, Spasticity, Muscle, Muscle Tightness
- Trial name
- NCT04207632
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A injection
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Calf Muscle Tightness
Neural Mobilisation Effect on Calf Muscle
The purpose of this study was to investigate Neural mobilisation effects on calf muscles length and strength is crucial to optimize ballet performance and prevent injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT07585084
- Testing
- Neural mobilisation, Gastrocnemius stretching
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- INTI International University
Muscle Tone Abnormalities, Rigidity, Muscle
Neurophysiological Evaluation of Muscle Tone
The primary objective of this study is to apply a biomechanical system (the NeuroFlexor) associated with the EMG recording to study the physiological mechanisms that contribute to the regulation of muscle tone in healthy subjects…
- Conditions
- Muscle Tone Abnormalities, Rigidity, Muscle, Spasticity, Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT05070780
- Testing
- Robot-assisted examination
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neuromed IRCCS
Muscle Tension Dysphonia
Voice Therapy Per the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System
The goal of this study is to evaluate if using evidence-based, standard ingredient and target codes from the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System - Voice Therapy (RTSS-Voice) in standard of care voice therapy…
- Trial name
- RTSS-Voice (NCT06152627)
- Testing
- Standard of care voice therapy with novice clinician RTSS-Voice documentation, Standard of care voice therapy with expert clinician RTSS-Voice documentation
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cerebral Palsy
Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on Hamstring Muscle Tightness and Calf Muscle Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy Children.
Background :Spasticity is a motor disorder in children with cerebral palsy (CP) Cp is a non progress lesion in unmature brain lead to a group of chronic disorders that affect movement and posture development, may be accompanied…
- Trial name
- cp (NCT04789629)
- Testing
- low level laser therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences
Pain Management
Efficacy of Music Therapy Protocols for Burn Debridement
The purpose of this prospective, crossover randomized study is to explore the efficacy of two music therapy protocols on pain, anxiety, and muscle tension levels throughout the debridement process in individuals hospitalized with…
- Trial name
- MTS1 (NCT00822497)
- Testing
- Music-Based Imagery (MBI), Music Alternate Engagement (MAE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Cerebral Palsy
Orthosis to Improve Trunk Control in Infants Age 6-18 Months
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of the SPIO® Core-MAX® Expedition orthosis on an infant's head, trunk and upper limb function.
- Trial name
- NCT06027580
- Testing
- SPIO® Core-MAX® Expedition thoracolumbosacral orthosis, Standard Care Therapy option
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Mollii Suit, Cerebral Palsy
Examination of the Acute Effect of Mollii Suit in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The aim of our study is to examine the acute effect of Mollii Suit application on balance and muscle tone problems in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06302790
- Testing
- Molli Suit Apply
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University
Diplegic Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Tone Abnormalities
Evaluation of Long-Term Effects of Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Surgery on Function and Mobility in Children With Cerebral Palsy Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Model
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by abnormalities in muscle tone, movement, and motor skills as a result of permanent, non-progressive damage to the developing brain before, during, or after…
- Trial name
- NCT06610357
- Testing
- Group 1
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Acıbadem Atunizade Hospital
Cerebral Palsy
Effect of Radial Shockwave on Calf Muscle Spasticity in Patients With Cerebral Palsy
the aim of this study to assess different outcome measures after applying standard physical therapy plus radial shockwave and compare the results with another group who received standard treatment only.
- Trial name
- NCT05883020
- Testing
- Experimental Interventions, Standard physical therapy program
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Hail
Forward Head Posture, Muscle Tone
Relationship Between Head Posture Muscles, Pulmonary Capacity and Functional Capacity: a Myotonometric Assessment
Forward head posture (FHP) is known to have a large influence on respiratory function by weakening the respiratory muscles. This cross-sectional study is designed to examine the relationship between the tonus, stiffness, and…
- Conditions
- Forward Head Posture, Muscle Tone, Muscle Stiffnes, Muscle Elasticty
- Trial name
- NCT04253821
- Testing
- muscle tonus, stiffness and elasticity,six-minute walk test, Pulmonary function tests, The neck disability index
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cagtay Maden