Clinical trials: Balance, Postural
Balance, Fall Risk
Effects of Kinect-Based Exergaming Versus Wii Fit Training on Balance and Fall Risk Among Healthy Older Adults
Study, titled Effects of Kinect-Based Exergaming versus Wii Fit on Balance and Fall Risk among Healthy Older Adults, is a randomized controlled trial comparing the balance training effects of Xbox Kinect and Wii Fit.
- Trial name
- NCT07596225
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Balance Training, Wii Fit balance training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Neuromuscular Performance and Balance
Immediate Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Neuromuscular Performance and Postural Control in Elderly
The purpose of this study is to analyze the immediate effects of an exercise protocol on the vibration platform on the functional and neuromuscular performance of lower limbs, postural control and life quality in healthy elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT03356418
- Testing
- WBV exercise group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Transfemoral Amputees
Comparison of Transfemoral Amputees in Different Prosthesis Use Periods
Nowadays, the use of prostheses is recognised as a critical rehabilitation tool for individuals who have experienced limb loss as a result of amputation in order to improve their quality of life and help them return to their…
- Trial name
- NCT06773559
- Testing
- plantar pressure, gait and static balance analysis, trunk posture analysis
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lokman Hekim University
Postural Kyphosis, Chronic Neck Pain
Effects of Schroth-Based Exercise on Kyphosis Angle, Muscle Strength, Balance, Pain, and Quality of Life in Hyperkyphosis With Chronic Neck Pain
The normal thoracic kyphosis angle of the spine is 20-40°, however, an angle of more than 40° is referred to as postural kyphosis, increased kyphosis or hyperkyphosis.
- Trial name
- Kyphosis (NCT06835608)
- Testing
- Schroth Exercise Group, Postural Exercises Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
Postural Balance, Reaction Time
The Effect of Neuromotor-Cognitive Training on Performance Dancers
This prospective randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of neuromotor-cognitive training on dynamic balance, reaction time, and sensorimotor performance in performance dancers.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Reaction Time, Sensorimotor Performance, Neuromuscular Control
- Trial name
- NCT-DANCE (NCT07730710)
- Testing
- Neuromotor-Cognitive Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
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
Parkinson's Disease
Resistance Versus Balance Training in Parkinson's Disease
Comparison of resistance training versus balance training to improve postural control in patients with Parkinson's Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02253563
- Testing
- Resistance Training, Balance Training
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kiel
Parkinson Disease
APA and PAS Training for Gait Initiation in Parkinson's Disease
Our research focused on understanding the interplay between brain excitability and balance function in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), alongside evaluating effective physical therapy methods.
- Trial name
- NCT06363071
- Testing
- Weight shift training and APA feedback, Paired associative stimulation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Effect of Acetazolamide on Postural Control in Patients With Respiratory Disease at Altitude
In this trial, the investigators will evaluate the effect of acetazolamide (375 mg per day) vs. placebo on postural control at acute altitude exposure in patients with COPD.
- Trial name
- NCT03177811
- Testing
- ACETAZOLAMIDE oral capsule
- Where
- Kyrgyzstan
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Rehabilitation, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Hippotherapy Simulator in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this study was to research the effects of hippotherapy simulator in children with Cerebral Palsy. In order to evaluate its effectiveness, assessment of gross motor functions, lower extremity functions, muscle tone and…
- Trial name
- NCT04378036
- Testing
- Neurodevelopmental Therapy, Hippotherapy Simulator
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Stroke
Robot-Assisted Stair Climbing Training
Stair climbing up and down is an essential part of everyday's mobility. Physiotherapy is focused on muscle strengthening, real floor walking and stairs climbing tasks, but these methods do not stress in terms of intensity…
- Trial name
- RASCT (NCT03566901)
- Testing
- G-EO System, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
People With Impaired Motor Function in the Cervical Region
Cervical Functionality and Posture (CERFUPOS)
BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal alterations of the cervical region constitute clinical situations with a high prevalence that may be related to posture mismatches.
- Trial name
- CERFUPOS (NCT04299672)
- Testing
- Postural reconstruction
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
Postural Balance
Balancing Act: Impact on Falls in Older Adults With Vision Impairment
Falls are a significant issue for older adults with vision impairment. Medical conditions such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration that result in vision impairment negatively impact balance.
- Trial name
- NCT02074488
- Testing
- Balancing Act exercise curriculum, Informational Brochure
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maine
Low Back Pain
Physical Virtual Training for Older Women
The purpose of this study will be assess the effectiveness of the physical virtual training on nonspecific chronic low back pain, body balance, functional autonomy and mood of older women. Two groups will be formed.
- Trial name
- NCT01503203
- Testing
- Strength Training, Core training, Physical Virtual Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Gama Filho
Postural Balance
Feasibility of a Tablet-based Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults
There are many exercise approaches that have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing falls and fall risk in community-dwelling older adults. The Otago Exercise Program is one such program.
- Trial name
- NCT02949986
- Testing
- Tablet-based Fall Prevention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Tennessee State University
Chronic Ankle Instability
The Effect of Perturbration on Balance Control in Adults
Balance control in respond to an unexpected platform perturbration during standing and walking: comparison between individuals with chronic ankle instability and healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT04174027
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Falling, Community Dwelling Older Adults
Neurophysiological Changes After Perturbation-based Training in Older Adults
This is an assessor-blinded neurophysiological study. Participants will be randomly assigned to a perturbation-based training (PBT) or a walking (control) group.
- Conditions
- Falling, Community Dwelling Older Adults, Postural Stability, Brain Connectivity
- Trial name
- NCT06573658
- Testing
- Perturbation-based balance training (PBT), Walking exercise (control)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Osteoporosis in Post-menopausal Women, Vertebral Body Fractures
Effect of Muscle Stiffness on Vertebral Fractures in Women Over 60
This study aims to assess the quality of lumbar and abdominal core muscles through elastography and evaluate its impact on vertebral fracture risk.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis in Post-menopausal Women, Vertebral Body Fractures, Balance, Postural
- Trial name
- NCT06687889
- Testing
- Elastography Measurements, Bone Mineral Density Measurement (DEXA), Berg balance scale
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Upper Crossed Syndrome
Cervical Position Sense, Core Stability, and Postural Balance in University Students With Upper Crossed Syndrome
This study aims to investigate the relationship between cervical position sense, core stabilization, and postural balance in university students aged 18-30 years with Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS).
- Trial name
- NCT07577492
- Testing
- postural and balance assessment battery
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Down S Syndrome
Manual Ankle Rocking Training on Postural Control and Foot Function in Children With Down Syndrome
Down syndrome occurs due to abnormal cell division of extra chromosome 21. It is a genetic disorder that causes postural un stability, leads to poor foot function and causes them difficulty that they can't fulfill their daily…
- Trial name
- NCT05392309
- Testing
- Manual ankle rocking training, Conventional
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University