Clinical trials: Balance, Falls
Stroke, Spastic Hemiplegia
The Effects of Neurorehabilitation Approaches Involving Different Upper Extremity Reactive Trainings in Stroke Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of upper extremity training, which is expected for 5 seconds on the target during reaching forward, and to compare the effectiveness of neurorehabilitation…
- Trial name
- NCT06086314
- Testing
- reactive exercise training with ''FitPodz Light Trainer'' device in addition to a neurorehabilitation program, reactive exercise training with co-contraction with ''FitPodz Light Trainer'' device in addition to a neurorehabilitation program., neurorehabilitation program with functional reaching training without device.
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Fall Prevention, Balance, Falls
Evaluating Methods to Replicate Stumbles and Slips During Walking
This protocol outlines a study designed to investigate three different methodologies for inducing gait perturbations. Subjects will be divided into two groups: prosthetic users and able-bodied individuals.
- Conditions
- Fall Prevention, Balance, Falls, Amputation of Lower Limb
- Trial name
- NCT07175714
- Testing
- Methodologies to induce gait perturbations
- Where
- 2 sites in Iceland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Össur Iceland ehf
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Pelvic-Restricted vs. Pelvic-Free Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Stroke Patients
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare the effects of pelvic-free versus pelvic-restricted robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) on gait pattern, balance, and fear of falling in stroke patients.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiplegia, Gait Disorder, Sensorimotor, Balance Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT07365384
- Testing
- RoboGait® Pelvic-Free Mode, RoboGait® Pelvic-Restricted Mode, Conventional Rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Meltem Gunes Akinci
Total Hip Replacement
Effects of Lower Limbs Symmetrical Loading on Risk of Fall
Objective: To assess the impact of total hip arthroplasty (THA) on functional outcomes and fall risk in patients with hip osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT06077825
- Testing
- postoperative rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Accidental Falls, Postural Balance
Feasibility of High-intensity Functional Exercise With Simultaneous Cognitive Challenge for Older People With Falls Risk
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a high-intensity functional exercise program with simultaneous cognitive challenge (HIFE+cog) among older people at risk of falls.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Postural Balance, Gait, Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT06774508
- Testing
- HIFE+cog, HIFE
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Aging, Balance
Sleepiness and the Risk of Falling
The purpose of this project is to examine the impact of sleeping pills and waking up in the middle of the night on walking balance and cognitive function, to identify risk factors for falls in older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Balance, Sleep
- Trial name
- NCT00383357
- Testing
- zolpidem
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
The REACTplusNMES Trial: A Double-blinded RCT
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of 6-weeks of reactive balance training (REACT) with and without neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to paretic lower limb muscles on biomechanical, clinical…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Stroke, Cerebrovascular
- Trial name
- REACT+NMES (NCT06127602)
- Testing
- Reactive balance training with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Reactive balance training without Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Stroke
Balance Recovery and Training on Fall Prevention in Stroke
The specific aims of this research are delineated as the following: Aim 1: To investigate the neuromuscular and biomechanical mechanisms of the emerging processes of proactive and reactive balance control during sitting and…
- Trial name
- NCT00166907
- Testing
- Balance and Exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Geriatrics
Comparative Effects of Modified Otago and Frenkel's Exercises in Geriatric Population
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare the effects of modified Otago and Frenkel's exercises on balance, motor function, fear of fall and quality of life in the geriatric population.
- Trial name
- NCT06460337
- Testing
- Modified Otago exercises, Frenkel's exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Vestibular Disorder, Fall
Vestibular Rehabilitation for Chronic Central Vestibular Deficits: A Case Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation for an individual who has chronic central vestibular deficits due to cerebellar dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Vestibular Disorder, Fall, Coordination and Balance Disturbances
- Trial name
- NCT03952936
- Testing
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Methodist University, North Carolina
Old Age, Fall
Effects of Lower Limb Positive Pressure on the Balance of Community-dwelling Older Adults
With the onset of the sixth decade in life, degenerative processes affect the neuromuscular system in terms of losses in muscle strength (dynapenia) and muscle mass (sarcopenia).
- Trial name
- NCT04636645
- Testing
- Normal treadmill, Anti-gravity treadmill with lower limb positive pressure, Anti-gravity treadmill with without lower limb positive pressure
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN), Peripheral Neuropathy Due to Chemotherapy
Feasibility Testing of a Tai Chi Program for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment (TCT)
This research is being done to determine whether a 12-week virtual Tai Chi training program, designed to improve balance and small nerve fiber function, is feasible and acceptable among cancer survivors with chemotherapy-induced…
- Conditions
- Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN), Peripheral Neuropathy Due to Chemotherapy, Peripheral Neuropathies, Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT06807294
- Testing
- Tai Chi Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Gait, Balance
Effects of a Music-Based Multitask Exercises Program on Gait, Balance and Fall Risk in the Elderly
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a 6-month music-based multitask exercises program (Jaques-Dalcroze eurhythmics) in improving gait and balance, and reducing fall risk in community-dwelling older adults…
- Conditions
- Gait, Balance, Falls
- Trial name
- NCT01107288
- Testing
- Music-based multitask exercises program
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Osteoarthrosis, Balance Control, Voluntary Movement Control
Physical Functioning Following Total Hip Arthroplasty
Adults suffer from Osteoarthrosis of hip joint that willing to participate in the study will be tested with well-established measuring techniques of Balance control using force plate before 3 month and 6 month after Total Knee…
- Trial name
- NCT00651430
- Where
- 2 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Soroka University Medical Center
Balance, Postural, Exercise Therapy
Effectiveness of Impairment Specific Exercises for Balance and Fall Risk in Community-Living Older Adults at Risk: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background Balance impairment is a key factor contributing to falls in older adults. Conceptually, clinicians may be able to prescribe targeted exercises if specific impairments can be identified.
- Trial name
- NCT02615899
- Testing
- Matched: Targeted (specific) balance exercise interventions, Mismatched: Untargeted (non-specific) balance exercise interventions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Drexel University
Ovarian Cancer
Targeted Physical Activity to Improve Mobility and Falls Risk in Women Living With Ovarian Cancer
This study will explore the feasibility (suitability), efficacy (research-setting outcomes), and participant satisfaction of a virtually-supervised 12-week exercise and diet intervention for women with ovarian cancer.
- Trial name
- BE-BALANCED (NCT04911114)
- Testing
- Be-Balanced
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Musculoskeletal Diseases, Neurological Diseases
Impact of Home-Based Rehabilitation on Motor Function and Mood in Individuals With Disabilities
This study aims to evaluate the impact of a multidisciplinary home-based rehabilitation program on motor function and mood in individuals with moderate neuromusculoskeletal disabilities.
- Trial name
- HB-Rehab (NCT06537791)
- Testing
- Home-Based Rehabilitation Program
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Corporación de Rehabilitación Club de Leones Cruz del Sur
Quality of Life, Accidental Falls
Association Between Pilatis Exercise, Balance and Stability Measurements, and Quality of Life Among Elderly Population
Background: The elderly population in western countries and in Israel is constantly growing. Falls are one of the common problems among this population.
- Trial name
- NCT01379235
- Testing
- Pilatis exercise
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Stroke
Cognitive-motor Exercise for Stroke Patients in Function, Cognition and Related Brain Changes.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a cognitive-motor exercise on dual-task interference during dual-task ankle movement and the corresponding alterations of brain activity.
- Trial name
- COGMOTION (NCT06362512)
- Testing
- Dual-task training, Single-task training, Upper limb strengthening exercise
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Amputation
A Prosthetic Foot Test-Drive Strategy for Improving Stability in Veterans With Leg Amputations
Objective/Hypotheses and Specific Aims: The first aim of this proposal is to determine the effects of commercial prosthetic feet of varying stiffness on stability and falls-related outcomes in Veterans with TTA.
- Trial name
- NCT05473065
- Testing
- Multiaxial Prosthetic Foot Emulator, Commercially available prosthetic feet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research