Clinical trials: Postural Disorders
Cerebral Palsy
Sitting Postural Control in Infants With Cerebral Palsy
The overall goal of this research is to understand the mechanisms underlying the development of postural control in sitting using new methodology, in order to provide a scientific basis for evaluation and treatment of posture and…
- Trial name
- NCT01200927
- Testing
- Physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Parkinson Disease, Postural; Defect
Focal Muscle Vibration in Parkinson's Disease
Postural instability has a major impact on the mobility and daily life activities of Parkinson's disease (PD) patients as it often leads to reduced mobility, insecure stance and falls.
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Postural; Defect, Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT06278623
- Testing
- Focal Muscle Vibratory Energy (EVM) Treatment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, Autonomic Dysfunction
Non-invasive Vagal Neurostimulation (nVNS) in Adolescents With Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
The purpose of this study is to determine if nVNS will decrease autonomic symptom intensity (COMPASS-31 and Child Functional Disability Inventory) in adolescent patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in…
- Conditions
- Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, Autonomic Dysfunction, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06268288
- Testing
- GammaCore intervention, STEPS management protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Motor Skills Disorders
Motor Development and Early Predictors of Psychomotor Outcomes in Preterm and Term Infants Assessed by MOS-R and Caregiver Questionnaire at 18 and 36 Months
This study examines how early motor behavior in infants relates to their later psychomotor development. Researchers will observe both preterm and full-term infants during the first months of life, using video-based assessments to…
- Conditions
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Motor Skills Disorders, Infant, Premature Development, Infant, Term Development
- Trial name
- NCT07296003
- Testing
- Vojta method
- Where
- 3 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Masaryk University
Hyperkyphosis, Adolescent
Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) and Corrective Exercise for Adolescent Hyperkyphosis
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the additional benefits of Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) when combined with a corrective exercise program for adolescents with postural hyperkyphosis.
- Trial name
- NCT07598591
- Testing
- Corrective Exercise and Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT), Corrective Exercise and Autogenic Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Spastic Hemiplegia
Biomechanical Muscle Properties and Balance in Children With Spastic Hemiplegia
this study will be conducted to investigate the relationship between muscle tone and dynamic stiffness during balance control and postural stability in children with spastic hemiplegia
- Trial name
- BMPB-HCP (NCT07538297)
- Testing
- hemiplegic group, normal group
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South Valley University
Hyperkyphosis
"Evaluation of Static and Dynamic Postural Balance in Children With Thoracic Hyperkyphosis"
The purpose of our study; is to investigate how balance parameters are affected in comparison with healthy children in children with thoracic hyperkyphosis and to examine the relationship of these results with muscle strength…
- Trial name
- NCT04523597
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
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
Malocclusion, Temporomandibular Disorder
Postural Assessment in Patients With Malocclusions
This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the association between skeletal malocclusions and body posture using three-dimensional postural analysis.
- Conditions
- Malocclusion, Temporomandibular Disorder, Postural; Defect
- Trial name
- NCT07664059
- Testing
- Lateral teleradiography, Temporomandibular assessment with Helkimo Index, Three-dimensional postural assessment
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andrea Scribante
Vomiting Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Autonomic Profiles in Pediatric Patients With Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS),Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Functional Abdominal Pain (FAP) or Chronic Nausea
Retrospectively review the charts of all children who had heart rate variability, deep breathing test, valsalva maneuver, tilt table test, thermoregulatory sweat testing, quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test (QSART) completed…
- Conditions
- Vomiting Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Abdominal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT00728026
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Adolescence, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
POTS-CFS Study: Orthostatic Intolerance in the Context of Pediatric ME/CFS
Pilot-case-control study on exertion and orthostatic intolerance of adolescents with myalgic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) compared to age-matched healthy controls (HC).
- Conditions
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Adolescence, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Orthostatic Intolerance
- Trial name
- POTS-CFS (NCT06054958)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Munich
Visual Acuity
Effects of Forward Head Posture Correction on Visual Acuity in Low Level Visually Impaired University Students
The aim of this research is to find the effect of forward head posture correction on visual acuity and fatigue in low level visually impaired university students.
- Trial name
- NCT06019806
- Testing
- POSTURAL CORRECTION four exercises, postural Correction education with a manuscript
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Does a Periaqueductal Gray-vagus Nerve Interface Malfunction Explain the Nat hx With Its Numerous Co-morbidities?
Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a common and disabling disorder among adolescents. No epidemiologic data exist to support the often cited 0.5 to 2% prevalence.
- Trial name
- NCT06616363
- Testing
- Questionnaires to be competed, Provide list of medication and lifetime events, Use phone App to record new life events
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Scooter Board Activities Versus Core Stability Exercises
Children with diplegic cerebral palsy (CP) often experience impaired trunk control and balance, which limits functional mobility. Core stability exercises are commonly used in pediatric physical therapy to improve trunk control.
- Trial name
- CP (NCT07132138)
- Testing
- Scooter Board Activities, Core Stability Exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Badr University
Urinary Incontinence
The Effect of the Diaphragm in Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence in children is defined as involuntary leakage of urine. Urinary incontinence is the most common urological complaint in children. Many factors are effective in urinary incontinence.
- Trial name
- NCT05069207
- Testing
- POWER breathe K5
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University
Cerebral Palsy Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy Spasticity Gait Disorders, Neurologic Postural Balance Impairment
Vibration Effects on Gait and Balance in CP
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the acute effects of local vibration applied to the spastic medial gastrocnemius muscle on balance and spatiotemporal gait parameters in children with hemiparetic cerebral…
- Trial name
- NCT07045519
- Testing
- Local Vibration Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University
Cystic Fibrosis
Airway Secretion Clearance in Cystic Fibrosis
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of three airway secretion clearance techniques (chest physical therapy, flutter device and high frequency chest wall oscillation) on decline in pulmonary function over a three…
- Trial name
- NCT00839644
- Testing
- High frequency chest wall oscillation, Oscillatory Positive Expiratory Pressure, PD&P: Postural drainage and percussion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
A Study of Pyridostigmine in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
This is a 3-day study comparing pyridostigmine versus placebo in the treatment of postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS). The researchers expect pyridostigmine to improve tachycardia and stabilize blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT00409435
- Testing
- pyridostigmine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
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
Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Postural Control in Spastic Diplegic CP Children
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week comprehensive core stabilization exercise program on balance, trunk control, and gross motor function in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT07736417
- Testing
- Exercise, Conventional
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University