Clinical trials: Balance, Postural
Balance Assessment, Kyphosis Postural Thoracic
Posture, Proprioception, Core Stability, and Balance in Weightlifters
This study aims to examine whether the posture of the upper back (thoracic kyphosis) is related to body awareness, core stability, and balance in people who regularly participate in weightlifting.
- Conditions
- Balance Assessment, Kyphosis Postural Thoracic, Proprioception, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT07860606
- Testing
- Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Athletic Performance, Postural Stability
Effects of Caffeine and Nicotine Gum on Balance Performance in Athletes
This randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled, four-condition crossover study evaluates the acute effects of caffeine gum (~3 mg/kg) and nicotine gum (4 mg) on balance performance in healthy, trained adults.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Postural Stability, Healhty
- Trial name
- NCT07254832
- Testing
- Caffeine Gum 3mg/kg, Nicotine Gum (4 mg)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gülbin Rudarlı
Healthy, Postural Stability
MRI Study of Self-Perception of Postural Stability
This study will use functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to examine loss of balance in the elderly. Falls due to balance problems are a major health issue in older people, often resulting in bone fractures and other bodily…
- Trial name
- NCT00060593
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Parkinson Disease(PD)
Gait Initiation Difficulty and Anticipatory Postural Adjustment (APA) Impairment in People With PD - Evaluation and Training
Gait initiation (GI) difficulty is common in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). Studies showed that the GI difficulty was related to impaired anticipatory postural adjustments (APA).
- Trial name
- NCT02656355
- Testing
- Weight shift training and APA feedback, Weight shift training without APA feedback
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University
Postural Balance, Gait Analysis
Acute Effects of Oculomotor Exercises on Posturography and Gait Analysis Parameters in Regular Exercisers
This study aims to investigate the acute effects of a single-session oculomotor exercise program on static posturography and gait analysis parameters in healthy individuals who exercise regularly.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Gait Analysis, Oculomotor System, Exercise
- Trial name
- OMEX-PG (NCT07718282)
- Testing
- Oculomotor Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Postural Balance, Elderly
Validity of TURN 180 Test to Distinguish Between the Fallers and Non-Fallers
As the geriatric population continues to rise, the consequences of falls and fall-related injuries carry increasing socioeconomic significance.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Elderly, Falls
- Trial name
- NCT02404129
- Testing
- Turn 180 test
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clalit Health Services
Child, Only
Effect of Classic Ballet Practice on School Children's Postural Balance
Is a parallel longitudinal protocol where half patients receive a experimental protocol and the other half receive orientation to maintain your daily live routine as usually. The experimental protocol include Ballet sessions.
- Trial name
- NCT03629821
- Testing
- Ballet
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Hip Injuries and Disorders
Investigating Postural Parameters in Different Hip Pathologies
"It is known that pelvic parameters affect physical hip functions in hip pathologies. Depending on the type and severity of hip pathologies, posture, muscle strength, balance, and pain parameters may change, thereby impacting an…
- Trial name
- NCT06851793
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Therapy, Exercise
Changes in Attention Level Due to Isometric Exercises and Level Three Progression Eccentric Movements
Determine the changes in attention level due to isometric exercises and level three progression eccentric movements. The attention level will be measured using a mental speed test (how quickly a subject can process information…
- Trial name
- NCT02600572
- Testing
- Isometric exercises, Eccentric exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Static Balance in Children With Autism vs. Neurotypical Peers
The Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System (VRRS) is an innovative and sophisticated technology, aimed to generate immersive and interactive settings intended for therapeutic and evaluative objectives.
- Trial name
- NCT06152510
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica
Cerebral Palsy
Balance Control in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this study is to investigate how sensory information processing affects balance ability in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Trial name
- NCT02456376
- Testing
- Sensory Integration Testing, SR stimulation & Sensory integration testing
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Temple University
Healthy, Elderly
Effects of Global Postural re-Education Program
The postural alterations present in the seniors people act as predisponent form of incapacities that provoke alterations in the quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT00736762
- Testing
- GPR
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the State of Santa Catarina
Sensory Deficits
Falls Prevention: Gait-Synchronized Vibration System
The purpose of this study is to develop an abnormal gait detection algorithm and a vibratory stimulation system on a lower limb to improve gait stability and prevent falls.
- Trial name
- NCT02635113
- Testing
- Gait Synchronized Vibration System
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Amputation, EMG
The Dynamic Postural Changes in Transtibial and Transfemoral Amputees
This research was planned to examine how unpredictable movements on the support surface will affect muscle activation and kinematic parameters in individuals with transtibial and transfemoral amputations.
- Conditions
- Amputation, EMG, Balance, Perturbation
- Trial name
- NCT05301270
- Testing
- EMG Evaluation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Postural Instability
The Effect of Attention on Postural Control
Objective: This study investigates the relationship between postural control and sustained attention in individuals with probable ADHD.
- Trial name
- NCT06711406
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
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
Older Women, Older Adults, Balance
Line Dancing With Blood Flow Restriction for Balance and Gait of Older Women (In-Person vs Online)
Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalization among older women. Age-related declines in gait speed and postural stability are known risk-factors for falls.
- Conditions
- Older Women, Older Adults, Balance, Older Adults, Healthy Older Adults in the Community
- Trial name
- NCT07860541
- Testing
- Wearing blood flow restriction, Online dance classes, In-person dance classes
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Concordia University, Montreal
Children
Effects of Pilates Exercises on Balance and Gait in School Children
The school children often spend prolonged hours in sedentary activities and may not engage in sufficient physical exercise A sedentary lifestyle among school-going children is a growing concern in modern society.
- Trial name
- NCT06198231
- Testing
- Pilates exercises, Flexibility ,strength and endurance excercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Postural Balance
Evaluation of the Association Between Osteoporosis and Postural Balance in Postmenopausal Women
The incidence of osteoporosis has been increasing, as have fractures resulting from falls.
- Trial name
- NCT02771834
- Testing
- Biomechanical analysis, Kiphosis analysis, Vitamin D level
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Taekwondo Match-simulated Fatigue, Static Balance
Effects of Taekwondo Match-Simulated Fatigue on Balance Performance in Female Athletes
Taekwondo is a high-intensity combat sport characterized by repeated explosive kicking actions and rapid changes in body position, requiring well-developed postural control to maintain technical performance and reduce injury…
- Conditions
- Taekwondo Match-simulated Fatigue, Static Balance, Dinamic Balance, Female Athletes
- Trial name
- NCT07747064
- Testing
- Taekwondo Match-Simulated Fatigue Protocol, Static balance test, Dynamic balance test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Berkay Löklüoğlu