Clinical trials: Muscle Tonus
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
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Prospective Studies of the Use of Self Hypnosis, Acupuncture and Osteopathic Manipulation on Muscle Tension in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
We propose to identify patients and families for inclusion in pilot studies of the three modalities. Patients and their families will be asked to participate in these studies.
- Trial name
- NCT00011024
- Testing
- Self Hypnosis, Acupuncture, Osteopathic Manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Cerebral Palsy
Effect of TENS in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
TENS is cheap and simple tool for physiotherapist, free of many side effects compared with other tools. so The aim of study was record the effect of TENS on calf muscle tone in spastic cerebral palsy children.
- Trial name
- NCT05649254
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
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
Arrest of Bone Development or Growth, Constitutional Delay of Growth and Puberty
YoUng Adolescents' behaViour, musculoskeletAl heAlth, Growth & Nutrition
More children will survive to adulthood today than at any other point in human history, as evidenced by the proportion of live births and absolute numbers.
- Conditions
- Arrest of Bone Development or Growth, Constitutional Delay of Growth and Puberty, Malnutrition, Child, Gestational Diabetes
- Trial name
- YUVAAN (NCT05603793)
- Testing
- Knowledge, Attitude & Practices
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 1,304 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute
Motivation, Sports Physical Therapy
Motivation as a Strategy for Adherence to a Stretching Program for Basketball Players
Background: Basketball is considered a medium-high injury sport, because of the mechanisms of injury, which can be acute, by repetition mechanisms or by overload.
- Conditions
- Motivation, Sports Physical Therapy, Muscle Tightness
- Trial name
- MOTBAS (NCT05499338)
- Testing
- Stretching program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
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
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
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
Emphysema
Efficacy of Osteopathic Manipulation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine if osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is effective for persons with emphysema as a component of their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00034112
- Testing
- osteopathic manipulative treatment
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
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
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
Zika Virus Infection, Microcephaly
Efficacy of Aquatic Physiotherapy in Children With Microcephaly by Zika Virus Congenital Syndrome
Microcephaly associated with Congenital Syndrome of the Zika virus (SCVZ) was highlighted due to atypical structural and behavioral changes of the central nervous system.
- Trial name
- NCT03330600
- Testing
- aquatic physicotherapy, immersion
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
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
Neuromuscular Disorders, Motor Development
Wearable Sensors to Detect Atypical Muscle Activation in Young Infants
The purpose of this study is to see if wearable sensor technology can be used to evaluate muscle activity and/or identify atypical muscle tone in infants up to 48 weeks postmenstrual age (8 weeks corrected age).
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Disorders, Motor Development, Muscle Tone
- Trial name
- NCT06970522
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
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
Improvement in Gross Motor Function and Muscle Tone in Children With Cerebral Palsy Related to Neonatal Icterus
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of stem cells for cerebral palsy related to neonatal icterus
- Trial name
- NCT03123562
- Testing
- Stem cell transplantation
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Vinmec Research Institute of Stem Cell and Gene Technology
Hyperkyphosis, Postural Kyphosis
Video-Based Game Therapy in Thoracic Hyperkyphosis
The scapula provides the base of the kinetic chain, which is stabilized by the surrounding muscles. Considering that activating the scapular musculature to stabilize the spine would restore the relationship between body segments…
- Conditions
- Hyperkyphosis, Postural Kyphosis, Exergaming, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT05912478
- Testing
- Videogame-Based Therapy, Waiting list
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
Effects of VOJTA Technique on Ataxic Cerebral Palsy.
Ataxic cerebral palsy (CP) is the least common subtype of CP and it is primarily caused by cerebellar damage that results in hypotonia, impaired balance, poor coordination, tremors, wide-based gait, and significant difficulties…
- Trial name
- NCT07291128
- Testing
- VOJTA, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences