Clinical trials: Postural Balance Disorders
Parkinson Disease
Brain Training to Improve Balance in Parkinson's Disease
People living with Parkinson's (PwP) rank balance problems amongst the most disabling symptom. Over time, balance function continues to decline and PwP go on to fall, affecting between 45-68% of PwP.
- Trial name
- NCT05986643
- Testing
- Exergame+Neurofeedback, Exergame [alone]
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Cerebral Palsy
Biomechanical Properties and Their Association With Balance and Functional Mobility in Children With Cerebral Palsy
This study aimed to investigate the differences in the biomechanical properties of the dorsal trunk and lower extremity muscles of children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy compared with their typically developing peers…
- Trial name
- NCT05818839
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ilke KARA
Cerebral Palsy, Exercise Therapy
RCT on Interactive Computer Play on Trunk Control in CP
Objectives: This proposal is to investigate the effect of a 6-week training programme using an Interactive computer play (ICP) on the trunk control, balance and gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Exercise Therapy, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT02975804
- Testing
- Tymo
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Analysis of Postural Control of COPD Patients (ATTRACTION)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common chronic respiratory disease, causing disabling respiratory symptoms and impairing patients' quality of life.
- Trial name
- ATTRACTION (NCT05211674)
- Testing
- quantified analysis of postural control during activities of daily living
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rennes 2
Postural Imbalance, Muscle Weakness
Effects of Corrective Exercises in Adolescent Fencers
The goal is to learn if a Functional Corrective Training (FCT) exercise program improves posture, core muscle endurance, jumping ability, and reaction time in adolescent fencers.
- Conditions
- Postural Imbalance, Muscle Weakness, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- FMS exercise (NCT06927778)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Postural Balance
The Effect of Virtual Reality Exercises on Balance in Children With Brain Tumors
30 patients with brain tumor will be included in the study between the ages of 6 and 18 who have undergone surgery. Patients included in the study will be randomly assigned to two groups.
- Trial name
- NCT03142087
- Testing
- exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Home-based Rehabilitation
Parental Experiences of Home-Based Intensive Segmental Trunk Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this feasibility study is to evaluate the adherence, parental experiences, and perceptions of a home-based Intensive Segmental Trunk Training (ISTT) program for children aged 4-12 with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Home-based Rehabilitation, Home-based Programs, Postural Control
- Trial name
- ISTTvsVT (NCT07729124)
- Testing
- Home-Based Intensive Segmental Trunk Training (ISTT)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Iqra Khan
Down Syndrome
Whole-Body Vibration Versus Gravity Force Stimulation on Postural Stability in Children With Down Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to compare the effect between of whole-body vibration and gravity force stimulation on postural stability in children with Down syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT05330741
- Testing
- Designed Physical Therapy Program, Whole-Body Vibration, Gravity Force Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Stroke, Balance Postural
Neuroathletic Training in Stroke Rehabilitation? A Single-blind Randomized Controlled Pilot Study on the Potentials of Neuroathletic Training on Balance Ability in Stroke Outpatient Rehabilitation
Based on anecdotal evidence, neuroathletic training is described as effective for target groups in performance sports, leisure sports and movement therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT06391801
- Testing
- Neuroathletic training, Traditional movement therapy in outpatient rehabilitation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- German Sport University, Cologne
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patient Positioning in EOS System®
The EOS® imaging system, a new imaging modality which offers low dose, weight bearing and full body X-ray imaging, requires a new standing position where patients put their hands and forearms on the wall vertically for stability.
- Trial name
- NCT02269657
- Testing
- EOS® imaging system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Stroke
The Effects of Elliptical Cross Training Bike for Stroke Patients
To investigate the effects of elliptical cross bike exercises combine conventional physical therapy on gait, postural control, balance, muscle tone, spasticity, quality of life, motor functioning, functional activity, and ADL in…
- Trial name
- NCT03528148
- Testing
- cycling, Physical therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Coordination Disorder, Developmental
Normative Reference Values of Equilibrium Coordination Test Among Children
A cross-sectional study will be conducted recruiting children of age group 8-15 years. Pilot study has been conducted for the determination of the sample size.
- Trial name
- NCT05159297
- Testing
- Reference values
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 1,104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Asir John Samuel
Burn Injury, Postural Balance Disorders
Effects of Hop-Stabilization Training on Postural and Functional Rehabilitation in Children With Lower-Limb Burns
Children with severe burns affecting both lower limbs may experience persistent difficulties with balance, walking, and physical function.
- Conditions
- Burn Injury, Postural Balance Disorders, Gait Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT07896135
- Testing
- Progressive Hop-Stabilization Training, Traditional physical therapy
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Qassim University
Parkinson Disease
Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease: Motor and Functional Outcomes
Introduction: Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition characterized by classic motor symptoms, such as bradykinesia, rigidity, resting tremor, and postural instability, which directly compromise the…
- Trial name
- NCT07567599
- Testing
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
Children, Only, Vestibular Disorder
Vestibular and Postural Function in Children Suspected of Balance Disorders
The goal of this prospective cohort study is to investigate the vestibular function in children suspected of balance disorders, and to follow up on their balance progressions after rehabilitation.
- Conditions
- Children, Only, Vestibular Disorder, Vestibular Function Disorder, Development Delay
- Trial name
- VASIC (NCT06229704)
- Testing
- video Head Impulse Test, Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential, Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Gødstrup Hospital
Down S Syndrome
Manual Ankle Rocking Training on Postural Control and Foot Function in Children With Down Syndrome
Down syndrome occurs due to abnormal cell division of extra chromosome 21. It is a genetic disorder that causes postural un stability, leads to poor foot function and causes them difficulty that they can't fulfill their daily…
- Trial name
- NCT05392309
- Testing
- Manual ankle rocking training, Conventional
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Adolescent, Foot Posture Index Score
Relationship Between Foot Posture, Toe Flexor Strength, and Balance in Adolescents
The foot plays a critical role in movement and postural control, with toe flexor strength linked to gait, performance, and stability. While these relationships are well studied in adults, evidence in adolescents is limited.
- Conditions
- Adolescent, Foot Posture Index Score, Toe Flexor Strength, Flat Foot Acquired Bilateral (Pes Planus)
- Trial name
- NCT07132424
- Testing
- Assesment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Kültür University
Pediatric Obesity, Postural Balance
Physical Activity, Posture and Body Composition in Ontogeny
The main aim of the research is to assess the impact of various forms of physical activity on body composition and posture. The basis of the research is the assessment of the current condition of people of different ages and the…
- Conditions
- Pediatric Obesity, Postural Balance, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT06419829
- Testing
- psychoprophylactic program aimed at normalizing body weight through medical training, psychoprophylactic program aimed at improving body posture, psychoprophylactic program aimed at improving physical fitness
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effects of Hippotherapy in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social communication and interaction, as well as impairments in physical function domains such as postural control, balance…
- Trial name
- NCT07739693
- Testing
- Hippotherapy Program, Special Education Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Motor Skills in Deaf Children, Deafness
Analysis Of Equilibrium And Motor Coordination Of Deaf Children's Pre And Post Intervention Physiotherapeutic
This study aimed to assess and reassess the balance and motor skills of deaf children, passed six weeks of intervention and to verify whether a program of physical therapy intervention can match or improve motor skills.
- Trial name
- NCT01352364
- Testing
- physiotherapy intervention
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of the Sinos Valley