Clinical trials: Activities, Daily Living
Cognitive Ability General, Functional Abilities
Automated IADL Sensing to Refine Measurement of Older Adult Daily Activity
The instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) refer to complex daily activities required for adult independence, such as preparing a meal or taking medications.
- Trial name
- NCT07585864
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Cognitive Function
The Cognitive Functioning of Young Athletes Including Bioelectrical Brain Function
The project focuses on two central issues: 1. The impact of intensity of sport on the cognitive functioning and brain waves of children in late childhood (10-12 years old); 2.
- Trial name
- NCT04753047
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 179 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Gdansk
Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease
ENhancing Exercise With LIGHT to Improve Functioning in PAD
The ENLIGHTEN PAD Trial will collect preliminary data to test whether daily 660 nm light treatment of the lower extremities immediately before home-based walking exercise sessions improves six-minute walk distance at 4-month…
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Aging, Walking, Difficulty
- Trial name
- ENLIGHTEN PAD (NCT06399900)
- Testing
- Far red light therapy, Home-based walking exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Stroke
Robot-assisted Hand Rehabilitation for Patients With Stroke
Robotic therapy can deliver larger amounts of upper extremity movement practice for stroke rehabilitation. Although the treatment effects were supported in studies, there are still limitations in clinical intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT03392493
- Testing
- Robot-assisted hand rehabilitation, Standard treatment
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
Sarcopenia, Muscular Atrophy
Exercise and Nutrition Interventions in Age-related Sarcopenia
This project will investigate the synergistic effects of Aerobic and Resistance type Exercise, in combination with Protein Supplementation, on; Body Composition, Musculoskeletal Functioning, Nutritional Status and Quality of Life…
- Trial name
- NCT02912130
- Testing
- Protein Supplementation, Aerobic Exercise, Resistance Exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool Hope University
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Strengthening Exercise and Activities of Daily Living Instructions for Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is one of the most common causes of mechanical low back pain (LBP) associated with radiating leg pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05021718
- Testing
- Strengthening exercises, Pharmacological therapy, Hot compression
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Chittagong Medical College
Pediatric Brain Tumor, Cognitive Impairment
Fitness to Aid the Brain and Cognitive Skills
The study will assess the feasibility of a pilot clinical trial of community-led aerobic exercise training for paediatric brain tumour survivors (PBTS) and the feasibility of a web-based platform to deliver this exercise…
- Trial name
- Fit ABCS (NCT05367076)
- Testing
- Web-based Aerobic Exercise Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Hereditary Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Degenerations
Core Stability Exercises and Hereditary Ataxia
The hereditary ataxias are a group of genetic disorders characterized by slowly progressive incoordination of gait and balance impairments in sitting and standing.
- Conditions
- Hereditary Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Degenerations, Cerebellar Ataxia
- Trial name
- Core-ataxia (NCT04750850)
- Testing
- Therapeutic core stability exercises, Usual care
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Disability Physical
Geriatric Syndrome in Nursing Home Residents
Disability in daily living activities (ADL) is a typical issue among nursing care residents. The goal of this study was to look at the geriatric syndromes that cause incapacity in nursing home residents.
- Trial name
- NCT06082908
- Testing
- Diagnostic test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Giresun University
Premature Ventricular Complexes
Physical Impairments in Premature Ventricular Complex
Premature ventricular complexes may be observed in individuals without underlying disease due to factors such as physical inactivity, advanced age, smoking, male sex, and psychosocial disturbances, and in some cases may result in…
- Trial name
- NCT07396597
- Testing
- Physical Evaluations of Patients with Premature Ventricular Complex, Physical Evaluations of Healthy Individuals
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Managing Dysexecutive Syndrome (DS): CIHR 2011-2014
Successful community participation following acquired brain injury (ABI) continues to be an elusive goal for patients, clinicians and researchers.
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Acquired Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01414348
- Testing
- Conventional rehabilitation., Novel rehabilitation approach
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Baycrest
Parkinson's Disease
Executive, Activities of Daily Living, and Cholinergic Functions in Parkinson's Disease
This research study will evaluate functions of memory, thinking, behavior, and daily life activities and how these relate to the measurement of certain chemicals (acetylcholine and dopamine) in the brain using an imaging…
- Trial name
- NCT00737217
- Testing
- Behavioral assessment/questionnaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Eating Behavior, Eating Habit
Young Adult Eating Habits
Most individuals with obesity become so before age 35 and adolescent's unhealthy dietary patterns, specifically high intake of ultra-processed foods and poor overall diet quality, may contribute to energy overconsumption and…
- Trial name
- YAEH (NCT05550818)
- Testing
- High Ultra Processed Food Diet, No Ultra Processed Food Diet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Cognitive Orientation, Executive Dysfunction
THE EFFECT OF THE COGNITIVE ORIENTATION TO DAILY OCCUPATIONAL PERFORMANCE (CO-OP) APPROACH IN CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT AND HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER ON MOTOR PERFORMANCE AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS
Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural and neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect behavioural, emotional, academic, social, and cognitive functions and is not age-appropriate.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Orientation, Executive Dysfunction, Motor Activity
- Trial name
- NCT05125120
- Testing
- COGNİTİVE ORİENTATİTON DAİLY OCCUPATİONAL PERFORMANCE APPROACH
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Activity, Motor
Urdu Version of Frenchay Activities Index: Reliability and Validity Study
In this study, we will observe the reliability and validity of frenchay activities index and barthel index in urdu language in geriatric population of Pakistan.
- Trial name
- NCT05449223
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Ischemic Attack, Transient
Cognitive and Physical Functions in Patients With Transient Ischemic Attack. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Physical Activity on Prescription up to One Year After the Event
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Physical Activation on Prescription can help patients with TIA to become more physically active.
- Trial name
- NCT01509924
- Testing
- Physical activation on Prescription
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Tiohundra AB
Stroke
At Home Wearable Sensors and Smartphone for Stroke Survivors With Upper Limb Motor Challenges.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if wearable sensor data visualization on smartphones can improve the use of the stroke-affected limb during everyday activities.
- Trial name
- NCT06787729
- Testing
- mHealth
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Dementia
Whole Body Vibration Exercise for Elderly With Cognitive Impairments
The whole body vibration exercise group will have significantly more improvement in mobility, muscle strength, balance, balance confidence, and cognitive function with a lower fall rate than the control group.
- Trial name
- NCT01734083
- Testing
- Whole body vibration exercise, Conventional exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Exercise, Fascial Mobilization
Thoracolumbar Fascia
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of thoracolumbar fascia release on scapular position and upper extremity function in adolescent volleyball players.
- Trial name
- NCT07478562
- Testing
- control group, Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
Obesity, Weight Loss
Metabolic and Behavioural Effects of CONTRAVE as Potential Mechanisms of Weight Loss in Adults With Obesity
Obesity is a common chronic disease linked with increased risk for other illnesses and earlier death. Our team and others have shown that many bodily and psychological changes occur when individuals are on calorie-restricted…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Weight Loss, Weight Management, Dietary Intervention
- Trial name
- NCT06809166
- Testing
- Contrave, Diet Program
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research