Clinical trials: Balance Postural
Balance Assessment, Visuospatial/Perceptual Abilities
Relationship Between Visuospatial Attention and Balance
The term equilibrium is related to Newton's first law and, as used in mechanics, describes the state where the effect of the forces acting on an object is zero. Equilibrium is divided into two types: static and dynamic.
- Conditions
- Balance Assessment, Visuospatial/Perceptual Abilities, EEG Brain Oscillations
- Trial name
- NCT07714434
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gedik University
Spine Stiffness, Spine Stability
Changes in Trunk Stability Indicators Following Two Types of Exhausting Physical Activities
In this research project, effects of two sports specific types of fatiguing protocols on trunk muscles and specific trunk stability indicators will be studied.
- Trial name
- TNC-FAT (NCT03529734)
- Testing
- 12 min running, Local strengthening exercises
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Healty Volunteers
This Study Explores Whether Static Stretching and Foam Rolling Intervention of the Calf (Dominant Leg) Can Improve Range of Motion and Balance Similarly to Treatments Applied to the Hamstring (Dominant Leg), Supporting the Concept of Myofascial Chains
This study explores the effects of static stretching (SS) and foam rolling (FR) on the knee's range of motion (ROM) and balance, with particular reference to their application to the calf muscles and their possible influence…
- Trial name
- NCT07112534
- Testing
- Static stretching, Foam rolling
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alberto Canzone
Postural Control, Dynamic Stability
Water-Inertia-Based Dynamic Stability Training for Balance and Postural Control in Healthy Young Women
This randomized controlled study evaluated the effects of a 10-week dynamic stability training program using a mobile water load compared with a mass-matched stable load in healthy young women.
- Trial name
- NCT07812103
- Testing
- Water-Inertia-Based Dynamic Stability Training, Stable-Load Dynamic Stability Training
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yuanyan Huang
Falls, Balance
Toileting at Night in Older Adults: Light to Maximize Balance, Minimize Insomnia
To examine the change in balance that occurs in older individuals when exposed to different colored lights at night.
- Conditions
- Falls, Balance, Insomnia, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT01350505
- Testing
- White light exposure, Dim white light exposure, Very dim white light exposure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Balanced, Aging
Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Combine Postural Training in the Elderly
This three-year research proposal aims to enhance postural control in older adults using non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS).
- Trial name
- NCT06768112
- Testing
- Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation, balance training, Mini-Mental State Examination
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Older Adult, Balance Assessment
Assessment of Postural Control and Balance in the Older Adult
A randomised clinical trial is proposed, using a probabilistic allocation design to ensure an equitable distribution of participants between the different intervention and control groups, minimising bias and increasing the…
- Conditions
- Older Adult, Balance Assessment, Older Adults, Balance, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT06844578
- Testing
- Experimental Group, Active comparator Group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura
Older Adults, Balance, Dance
Dance and Blood Flow Restriction as Balance Training for Older Women
Falls are one of the leading causes of hospitalization and mortality among older adults (aged 65+) in Canada. Falls result from postural instability following age-related declines in muscle strength which begin in the 5th decade…
- Conditions
- Older Adults, Balance, Dance, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Effects, Telehealth
- Trial name
- NCT07011784
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction in combination with dance classes, Dance classes alone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Concordia University, Montreal
Accidental Falls
A Feasibility Study of a Mobile Application Intervention to Promote Strength and Balance Exercises in Older People
This five arm feasibility study aims to promote self-management in strength and balance exercises among community-living older people.
- Trial name
- NCT02916849
- Testing
- Safe Step, OEP
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Sedentary Lifestyle
Influence of Pilates-based Exercises on Postural Balance
The study of the behavior of the mechanisms of body balance with a workout based on the Pilates method can facilitate the development of more accurate rehabilitation approaches.
- Trial name
- NCT02845544
- Testing
- Pilates-based exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Healthy
From Global Balance Metrics to Plane-Specific Signatures: Identifying Postural Instability Phenotypes in Females
The main aim of this study was to evaluate anterior-posterior (AP) and medial-lateral (ML) stability, examine proportional stability, and explore associations with BMI in healthy young adult females.
- Trial name
- APSI-MLSI (NCT07516197)
- Testing
- observational study, one group, one shot assessment
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 111 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Balance Disorders, Accidental Falls
Population Cohort Set-up for the Epidemiological Assessment of Balance Disorders in Elderly People
As people age, it becomes more common to experience balance problems. These issues can increase the risk of falling, which may lead to serious health consequences and loss of independence.
- Conditions
- Balance Disorders, Accidental Falls, Frailty, Aging
- Trial name
- EPIBAS (NCT06965660)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
OMT vs Exercise in TMD
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether different rehabilitation approaches can improve pain, function, and postural control in individuals with temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
- Trial name
- NCT07534540
- Testing
- Home-based Exercise Program, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Analysis of Postural Control of COPD Patients (ATTRACTION)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common chronic respiratory disease, causing disabling respiratory symptoms and impairing patients' quality of life.
- Trial name
- ATTRACTION (NCT05211674)
- Testing
- quantified analysis of postural control during activities of daily living
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rennes 2
Physical Performance and Postural Stability in Healthy Male Basketball Players
PNF Training Effects on Jump and Balance in Basketball Players
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of PNF applications on vertical jump performance and postural control in male basketball players.
- Trial name
- NCT07352163
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merve Keskin
Postural Imbalance, Muscle Weakness
Effects of Corrective Exercises in Adolescent Fencers
The goal is to learn if a Functional Corrective Training (FCT) exercise program improves posture, core muscle endurance, jumping ability, and reaction time in adolescent fencers.
- Conditions
- Postural Imbalance, Muscle Weakness, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- FMS exercise (NCT06927778)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Cryotherapy
Return to Physical Activity Following Injury: Towards Understanding a More Accessible Solution for Shorter Recovery Time.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of cryotherapy application on hip adductors and ankle evertors on the Overall Stability Index (OSI), the Medio-Lateral Stability Index (MLSI), and the Antero-Posterior…
- Trial name
- NCT03899714
- Testing
- Cryotherapy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Gait Analysis in Healthy Subjects, Balance Control
Effects of Smartphone Use on Gait and Postural Control in Healthy Adults
This study evaluated the effects of smartphone use on gait biomechanics and standing postural control in healthy adults. Participants performed standardized smartphone tasks under different experimental conditions while walking…
- Conditions
- Gait Analysis in Healthy Subjects, Balance Control, Smartphones
- Trial name
- NCT07858786
- Testing
- Instagram Browsing, YouTube Video Viewing, Text Messaging
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
Accidental Falls
Effectiveness of a Program to Improve Balance, Mobility, and Fall Prevention in Older Adults.
This trial evaluates the effectiveness of the Otago Exercise Program in adults aged 65 and older. It compares supervised group-based training with an unsupervised home-based version of the same program.
- Trial name
- NCT07257315
- Testing
- Otago Exercise Program - Supervised Group, Otago Exercise Program - Home-Based
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanidad de Castilla y León
Proprioception Change, Balance Change
The Effects of Cognitive-motor Training in Healthy Older Adults
Currently, there is a growing concern for the elderly population and for what the increase in life expectancy entails, and that is why many authors investigate about exercise protocols that delay the appearance of both cognitive…
- Conditions
- Proprioception Change, Balance Change, Cognitive Change
- Trial name
- NCT04786132
- Testing
- Cognitive-motor training, Motor training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ramon Llull