Clinical trials: Biomechanical Phenomena
Osteoporosis
Effects of Jumping on Growing Bones
In this study we will investigate the effects of a high-impact exercise program involving jumping on bone mass (the amount of bone) of the hip and backbone in the growing skeleton.
- Trial name
- NCT00000405
- Testing
- Exercise intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon State University
Myopia, Astigmatism
Toric Orthokeratology - Slowing Eye Elongation
The aims of this study are to investigate the effects of ortho-k for astigmatic and myopic reduction and myopic control in children, and the long term effects on corneal curvatures and biomechanics.
- Trial name
- TO-SEE (NCT00978692)
- Testing
- Toric Orthokeratology lenses, Single-vision spectacles
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, Transverse Myelitis
Ultrasound Imaging Based Sensing of Human Ankle Motion Intent and Control Strategies for Ankle Assistance
Robotic therapies aim to improve limb function in individuals with neurological injury. Modulation of robotic assistance in many of these therapies is achieved by measuring the extant volitional strength of limb muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT05249595
- Testing
- Surface electromypgraphy-based interface to predict human ankle joint motion intent and use in ankle assistive devices, Ultrasound imaging-based interface to predict human ankle joint motion intent and use in ankle assistive devices, Surface electromypgraphy and ultrasound imaging-based interface to predict human ankle joint motion intent and use in ankle assistive devices
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- North Carolina State University
Pes Planus
Comparison of Lower Extremity Biomechanics,Core Endurance, and Performance in Pes Planus : A Controlled Study
Pes planus is a deformity called "flatfoot" and is defined as the valgus of the hindfoot while loading the foot, the disappearance of the medial longitudinal arch in the midfoot, and the supination of the forefoot relative to the…
- Trial name
- NCT05420272
- Testing
- Trunk performance and endurance lower extremity biomechanic
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Emphysema
Efficacy of Osteopathic Manipulation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine if osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is effective for persons with emphysema as a component of their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00034112
- Testing
- osteopathic manipulative treatment
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Joint Disease, Musculoskeletal Equilibrium
Quantitative Gait Analysis for Clinical Decision Making
The overall purpose of this study is to develop an improved gait analysis system for the real time acquisition, calculation and interpretation of joint kinematic and kinetic information using linked segment body model animation…
- Trial name
- NCT00223353
- Testing
- Prosthetics, Orthotics and Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Healthy
Effect of a Newly Developed Brace on Foot Biomechanics.
For this interventional study the investigators will recruit a number of healthy volunteers with no symptoms in their lower limbs in the past 6 months and without history of foot and/or ankle conditions and/or surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05819567
- Testing
- Newly Developed Ankle Brace
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee
Automatic Prosthetic Foot Stiffness Modulation to Improve Balance
The goal of this clinical trial is to identify prosthesis stiffness that optimizes balance control in individuals with below knee amputations.
- Trial name
- OSA (NCT06711588)
- Testing
- As-prescribed stiffness, Two categories stiffer than the as-prescribed stiffness, Two categories less stiff than the as-prescribed stiffness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
Trauma, Brain
Risk Assessment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Military Training
The SNIPER-TBI study aims to identify and quantify the risk of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in soldiers of the Czech Armed Forces during specific high-risk training activities, including parachute jumps, high-caliber…
- Trial name
- NCT06992570
- Testing
- Quantification of mild trauma brain injury risk, Biomechanical Analysis of Head Impact Forces
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Young Football Players, Ankle Sprain Prevention
Comparison Interventions on Kinetic and Kinematic Parameters
Currently, it is difficult to find studies in the literature comparing proprioception exercises with the effect of manual therapy on improving balance, and in the long run it may translate into improved activity, functionality…
- Trial name
- Balance (NCT07326475)
- Testing
- Manual therapy, Exercise
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk
Healthy
Power Training Versus Strength Training in the Elderly
The inexorable decline in motor skills during aging provides the investigators with an elderly population with various functional limitations.
- Trial name
- NCT02852668
- Testing
- Power Training, Strength Training
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Soccer Players
Q-Angle, Segment Length, Quadriceps, and Knee Alignment in Soccer Players
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship of Q-angle, lower extremity segment lengths, and quadriceps muscle activation with dynamic knee alignment during a single-leg squat in active soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT07894250
- Testing
- Group 1
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
Breast Cancer
3-Dimensional Form and Soft Tissue Biomechanics of the Breast
The goal of this clinical research study is to characterize the 3-dimensional form and mechanical properties of the breast. Researchers want to do this in order to develop new high technology tools for improving the diagnosis and…
- Trial name
- NCT00502814
- Testing
- 3-D Optical Surface Scan, Mechanical Testing, Cutaneous Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Pediatric Obesity, Lower Extremity Biomechanics
Training Induced Reduction of Lower-limb Joint Loads During Locomotion in Obese Children
Childhood obesity is one of the most critical and accelerating health challenges throughout the world. It is a major risk factor for developing varus/valgus misalignments of the knee joint.
- Trial name
- NCT02545764
- Testing
- Strength and neuromuscular exercise programme
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences
Chronic Disease, Fall Patients
Nature-based Therapy Program for Parkinson's Disease (PARC)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a nature-based program has positive effects on the physical and psychosocial health in a group of participants with Parkinson's disease.
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease, Fall Patients, Aging Problems, Parkinson Disease
- Trial name
- PARC (NCT06452043)
- Testing
- PARC program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Core Strength, Knee Stability
Influence of Abdominal Muscle Function on Knee Stability for Injury Prevention
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether an 8-week core stabilization training program can improve abdominal strength and knee stability in physically active women aged 18 to 35.
- Trial name
- NCT07499973
- Testing
- Core Stabilization Training Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- European University of Madrid
Traumatic Amputation of Arm
Interface Kinematics of Transhumeral Prosthetic Sockets Using XROMM
The purpose of this pilot study was to conduct a head-to-head comparison of two designs for transhumeral level upper limb prosthetic sockets: a traditional socket design and a socket design hypothesized to provide greater…
- Trial name
- NCT01546675
- Testing
- Skeletal Stabilization
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Peripheral Artery Disease
Improving Mobility in Peripheral Artery Disease Using an Ankle Foot Orthosis
This study will determine whether an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) improves walking performance in participants with PAD from its first use.
- Trial name
- NCT02902211
- Testing
- Ankle foot orthosis, Control/standard of care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Radiculopathy
Investigation in Integrated Perspective of Radiculomyelopathy Patients
Cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy are common degenerative disorders, which can create a large amount of social and medical burden.
- Trial name
- NCT03396055
- Testing
- specific rehabilitation exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 452 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Biomechanical; Lesion
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS SACROILIAC JOINT DYSFUNCTION ON GAIT IN INDIVIDUALS WITH BACK PAIN
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SJD) is a common problem in individuals with lumbar herniation nucleus pulposus (LHNP) plus back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03426852
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University