Clinical trials: Musculoskeletal Function
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Physical Functional Performance
Action Observation Training for Functional Performance in Children with Cerebral Palsy
This study is a randomized control trial and aims to determine the effects of Action Observation on balance and mobility in patients with cerebral palsy compared to training without action observation.
- Trial name
- NCT06672328
- Testing
- Training with Action Observation Therapy, Training without Action Observation Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Degenerative Disc Disease, Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
The Five-repetition Sit-to-stand Test for Lower Back Pain or Radiculopathy
The five-repetition sit-to-stand test (5R-STS) has been used in many medical disciplines, but has never been correlated with or validated in regard to degenerative spinal diseases.
- Conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease, Degenerative Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc, Stenosis, Spinal
- Trial name
- 5R-STS (NCT03303300)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 237 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marc Schröder
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
PDE Inhibitors in DMD Study (Acute Dosing Study)
PDE5A inhibition, which boosts NO-cGMP signaling, will relieve functional muscle ischemia and restore normal blood flow regulation (i.e., functional sympatholysis) during exercise in boys with DMD.
- Trial name
- NCT01580501
- Testing
- Tadalafil and Sildenafil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Panhypopituitarism
Growth Hormone and Endothelial Function in Children
Objective: This study is designed to determine whether growth hormone treatment in children 8 to 18 years of age alters function of the lining of the arteries.
- Conditions
- Growth Hormone Deficiency, Panhypopituitarism, Short Stature
- Trial name
- NCT00373386
- Testing
- growth hormone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Centronuclear Myopathy
Prospective Natural History Study of Patients With Myotubular Myopathy and Other CentroNuclear Myopathies
This is the 2 years extension of the prospective and longitudinal study of the natural history and functional status of patients with myotubular myopathy and other centronuclear (CNM) sponsored by Dynacure including ten…
- Trial name
- NatHis-CNM (NCT03351270)
- Testing
- Standardized strength, respiratory and motor function assessments
- Where
- 11 sites in Belgium, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Institut de Myologie, France
Gut Microbiome, Gastrointestinal Microbiome
A Non-Interventional Pilot Study to Explore the Role of Gut Flora in Disease
This study seeks to correlate microbiome sequencing data with information provided by patients and their medical records.
- Conditions
- Gut Microbiome, Gastrointestinal Microbiome, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04031469
- Testing
- There is no intervention in this study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ProgenaBiome
Spasticity
Kinesiotaping the Hand in Cerebral Palsy
BACKROUNDS: Thumb in palm deformity restricts hand function by prevent somatosensory input in the children with cerebral palsy who have spasticity in their hands.
- Trial name
- NCT02073513
- Testing
- Kinesiotape plus thenar pressure (PPTG), Taping Group (TG)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Flexible Flatfoot
Clinical Trial of the Effect of Functional Orthoses in Children With Flat Feet
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficay of functional plantar orthoses on flatfoot in children.
- Trial name
- NCT02633566
- Testing
- Plantar orthoses
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Fresno, Raquel Lopez, M.D.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Digital Monitoring of Upper Limb Function in Non-Ambulant DMD
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a rare genetic disorder caused by the absence of dystrophin, leading to progressive muscle degeneration.
- Trial name
- Acti-nRoll (NCT07664124)
- Testing
- Performance of the Upper Limb (PUL) Test, Brook test, Dynamometric measurements of muscle strength
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege
Shoulder Dislocation or Subluxation
Rotofunc - Non-traumatic Shoulder Instability and Total Rotator Cuff Function
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effect of a novel assessment and treatment strategy for young adults with severely disabling non-traumatic shoulder instability.
- Trial name
- ROTOFUNC (NCT06261645)
- Testing
- Early Physiotherapist selected active exercises, Delayed Physiotherapist selected active exercises
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Cerebral Palsy, Congenital, Muscle Spasticity
Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common neuromuscular disorder among children, resulting from a non-progressive injury during early brain development which leads to impairment of movement and posture.
- Trial name
- NCT02462018
- Testing
- WalkAide
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
An Aerobic Exercising Program on Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) can change the respiratory dynamics and performance of the inspiratory and expiratory muscles, affecting ventilatory capacity.
- Trial name
- NCT00886652
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise program
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericordia de Sao Paulo
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Coping After Pediatric Scoliosis Surgery
This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of expanded patient education and coping skills on pain management following multilevel pediatric spinal surgery.
- Trial name
- CAPS (NCT04063670)
- Testing
- Video Intervention, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Female
A Gender-Specific Posterior Cruciate-Substituting High-Flexion Knee Prosthesis Does Not Improve Fit and Function
The purpose of this study was to compare functional and radiographic results, range of motion of the knee, patient satisfaction, femoral component, revision and complication rates in patients receiving either a standard posterior…
- Trial name
- NCT00917774
- Testing
- Standard LPS flex TKA, Gender specific LPS -Flex TKA
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Ewha Womans University
Low Back Pain, Spondylolysis
Feasibility of Using Functional Progression to Guide the Treatment of Adolescent Low Back Pain
The goal of the proposed research is to test the feasibility of a functional progression program to reduce cost and possible radiation exposure for adolescent athletes with low back pain.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Spondylolysis, Spondylolisthesis
- Trial name
- NCT02861456
- Testing
- Standard Model of Care, Alternative Model of Care
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Short-Term Effects of Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injection on Knee Function in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the short-term clinical effects of intra-articular corticosteroid injections on knee joint functions in children and adolescents diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).
- Trial name
- NCT07709026
- Testing
- Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
Scoliosis, Respiratory Function
The Effect of Curve Type Determined According to the Rigo Classification on Respiratory Muscle Strength, Quality of Life, and Functional Status in Individuals Diagnosed With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a disorder that occurs between the ages of 10 and 18, with an unknown etiology, and is characterized by a three-dimensional deformity of the spine.
- Conditions
- Scoliosis, Respiratory Function, Rigo Classification, MIP
- Trial name
- NCT07863492
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Low Back Pain, Disk Prolapse
Effects of Physical Therapy on Improving Disc Height, Postural Stability, Pain and Function in Persons With Discogenic Low Back Pain
Lumbar degenerative disc disease and discogenic low back pain is comparatively common and disabling musculoskeletal condition, however there is no conclusive evidence regarding the positive effects of conservative physical…
- Trial name
- NCT05326594
- Testing
- Mckenzie Extension Protocol, Lumbar SNAGs, Inferential therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Patella, Joint Instability
Development of a Test Battery for Measurement of Knee Function in Patients With Patellar Instability
About six months after patella stabilizing surgery postoperative restrictions are commonly lifted and patients may consider whether a return to activity/sports is feasible.
- Conditions
- Patella, Joint Instability, Patellofemoral Joint Dislocation
- Trial name
- NCT05119088
- Testing
- Return to Sport testbattery
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital
Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Effectiveness of Aquatic Therapy in Children With Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy
The purpose of this study is ; to evaluate the effects of aquatic therapy applied in addition to conventional physical therapy on balance, functionality and quality of life in children with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy.
- Trial name
- NCT06186310
- Testing
- Aquatic Therapy Group, Conventional Physical Therapy Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital