Clinical trials: Upper Limb Function
Cerebral Palsy
Functional Strength Training and Virtual Reality in Children With CP
Virtual reality (VR) has shown to be effective to improve arm function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Recently, functional strength training (FST) starts to show to improve arm function in patients with stroke but has not…
- Trial name
- NCT04147468
- Testing
- Virtual Reality, Functional Strength Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Georgia State University
Stroke
Effect of Segmental Muscle Vibration on Upper Extremity Functional Ability Post Stroke
Background and objective: Upper extremity functional impairments are common consequences post stroke. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of Segmental muscle vibration (SMV) application along with supervised…
- Trial name
- NCT03419793
- Testing
- segmental vibration device, physical therapy exercises
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rome Tor Vergata
Spinal Cord Injury Cervical
Noninvasive Spinal Stimulation to Restore Hand Function in Children With Spinal Cord Injury
The main goal of this pilot study is to find the best ways to use transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (scTS) to improve hand function in children with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT06489106
- Testing
- Activity based upper extremity training with and without stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophy
A Study of the Natural History of Participants With LGMD2E/R4, LGMD2D/R3, LGMD2C/R5, and LGMD2A/R1 ≥ 4 Years of Age, Who Are Managed in Routine Clinical Practice
This study will follow participants who are screened and confirmed with a genetic diagnosis of Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2E (LGMD2E/R4), Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D (LGMD2D/R3), Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy…
- Trial name
- NCT04475926
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Belgium and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 205 people
- Sponsor
- Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in Children With Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is defined as a non-progressive lesion of the developing foetal or infant brain and causes variety of motor, sensory and cognitive impairments.
- Trial name
- NCT04064788
- Testing
- Consecutive Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy, Traditional physiotherapy, Intermittent Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Hemiplegia, Cerebral Palsy
A Novel Program Using Ride-on Toys to Improve Upper Extremity Function in Children With Hemiplegia
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and utility of 2 types of play-based training programs co-delivered by researchers and caregivers within home/community settings to promote arm function among 3-to-8-year-old…
- Conditions
- Hemiplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Only
- Trial name
- NCT06579027
- Testing
- SPEED Training, CRAFT Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
Cerebral Palsy, Diplegia
Effect of Upper Extremity Functional Skills on Quality of Life and Participation of the Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a movement and posture disorder accompanied by sensory, perception, cognition, communication and behavioral disorders that cause activity limitations by causing various non-progressive disorders of the…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Diplegia, Upper Extremity Dysfunction, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- CP (NCT05194319)
- Testing
- All assessments of children (Demographic information, upper extremity skills, quality of life and participation levels)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanko University
Alzheimer's Disease
Effects of Group Music Therapy Interventions on Alzheimer's Disease Patients: a Three-arm Randomized Controlled Blind Study.
The purpose of this study is to determine what type of music therapy (active versus passive) approach has higher effects on clinical symptoms in advanced Alzheimer's disease patients
- Trial name
- NCT04761497
- Testing
- Actice music therapy, Watching nature videos, Passive music therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Virtual Reality With Mirror Therapy on Upper Limb Function
The goal of this clinical trial is to address the effect of (Virtual Reality) and (Mirror Therapy) together on upper limb function in hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy children , male or female ranged between 3 to 10 years of age .
- Trial name
- NCT06728475
- Testing
- virtual reality, mirror therapy, virtual reality with mirror therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh University
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Lower Limb Amputation
To determine the effects of progressive muscle relaxation technique on pulmonary functions in lower limb amputation patients. Randomized control Trail study design was chosen for this study, sampling technique Non probability…
- Trial name
- NCT04051164
- Testing
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique, Conventional treatment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Mental Health, Socio-emotional Well-being
Combining Mental Health and Parenting Interventions to Improve Child Wellbeing Among Refugee Families in Tanzania
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether improving caregivers' mental health and parenting practices can enhance child wellbeing among Congolese refugee families living in the Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, Tanzania.
- Conditions
- Mental Health, Socio-emotional Well-being, Functioning, Psychosocial, Parenting Behavior
- Trial name
- WEMA (NCT07447921)
- Testing
- Self Help Plus, Interaction Competencies with Children - for Parents
- Where
- 2 sites in Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 1,296 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Carry-Over Effects of Lower Limb Cross-Training Priming on Upper Limb Function in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
PURPOSE: The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the potential carry-over effects of a 6-week lower limb strengthening-based cross-training (CT) priming protocol, added to standard physical…
- Trial name
- CROSS-UP (NCT07525752)
- Testing
- Standard rehabilitation program, Lower Limb Cross-Training Priming
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Cerebral Palsy
Strength Training Combined With Blood Flow Restriction and Cerebral Palsy
load resistance exercises are performed while partially restricting venous blood flow to the exercising limb using a pneumatic cuff.
- Trial name
- NCT07748052
- Testing
- strength training combined with blood flow restriction and designed physical therapy program, a specially designed physical therapy program
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Stroke
Mirror Therapy: Effects on Functional Recuperation of Severe Upper Limb Paresis After Stroke
After stroke, patients frequently suffer from arm or hand weakness. There are numerous rehabilitation methods to stimulate recovery, amongst which mirror therapy (MT).
- Trial name
- MT (NCT02949609)
- Testing
- Mirror Therapy, Control Therapy
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Chronic Stroke
Effect of VR Versus CT in Sensorimotor Function of Upper Extremity in Chronic Stroke Patients
Virtual reality (VR) therapy has shown promising results in improving sensorimotor function of the upper extremity in chronic stroke patients compared to conservative treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT06568874
- Testing
- Virtual Reality (VR) Therapy, Conservative Treatment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Hemiplegia and/or Hemiparesis Following Stroke
Exercise to Improve Sleep and Quality of Life in Stroke Patients Receiving Botulinum Toxin Treatment
This study aimed to investigate the contribution of aerobic exercise programmes to improving sleep quality, quality of life, and functional status, alongside conventional rehabilitation, in stroke patients who had received…
- Trial name
- NCT07369453
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise training using a cycle ergometer
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital
Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy
Evaluation of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as an Adjunct to Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy in Improving Upper Limb Function in Children With Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy Aged 5 - 18 Years
The investigators aim to evaluate efficacy of TMS as an adjunct to CIMT, assess its safety and tolerability and study cortical excitability with help of TMS which are both rehabilitative therapies for hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT03792789
- Testing
- mCIMT with real rTMS
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Athletes, Volleyball
Effects of Myofascial Release Technique on Mobility, Sensorimotor Function and Performance in Volleyball Players
Sports that require overhead activities (volleyball, tennis, basketball) include components such as rapid displacement, strength and movement control.Volleyball is also called as an overhead sport in terms of the way it is…
- Trial name
- NCT06017180
- Testing
- Myofascial Release Techniques
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Effects of Barefoot vs. Shod Whole Body Vibration Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of lifelong conditions that affect the development of movement and coordination that lead to activity limitations due to damage to the developing fetal or neonatal brain tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT06596525
- Testing
- Conventional physical therapy, Barefoot Whole Body Vibration Training (WBVTb), Shod Whole Body Vibration Training (WBVTs)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Trakya University
Cerebral Palsy
Telehealth-Supervised Resistance Training for Children With Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility and potential benefits of telehealth-supervised resistance training in ambulatory children aged 6 to 15 years with cerebral palsy (CP) classified as Gross Motor…
- Trial name
- NCT07061275
- Testing
- Telehealth-Supervised Resistance Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Hunan Normal University