Clinical trials: Biomechanical Phenomena
Leg Length Discrepancy, Scoliosis
Influence of Leg Length Discrepancy on the Spinal Shape and Biomechanics in Functional and Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients
The purposes of this study are to use motion analysis techniques to study the biomechanical interactions between the spine and the lower limbs in scoliosis patients with or without leg length discrepancy (LLD) during activity; to…
- Trial name
- NCT00155545
- Testing
- Motion analysis of patients
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Deglutition, Dysphagia
Movement of Epiglottis During Swallowing
This study will examine how the airway closes during swallowing to prevent food or liquid from entering the voice box or lungs while eating or drinking.
- Trial name
- NCT00475943
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Fracture of Hip
InterTAN: Integrated Dual Screw Design Improve Biomechanics/Function Following Fixation Surgery
The goal of this pilot, patient blinded randomized trial is to develop a mechanistic understanding of gait following fixation of unstable intertrochanteric hip fractures and return to function and pain control.
- Trial name
- NCT06024304
- Testing
- Synthes TFNA, Trigen InterTAN
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Paul E. Matuszewski
Knee Osteoarthritis
A Multi-centre Study of Shoe-worn Insoles and Knee Osteoarthritis
Shoe-worn insoles (also known as orthotics) can provide symptomatic relief for people with knee osteoarthritis. However, given they act at the feet, and given that many people with knee osteoarthritis also report foot pain, it is…
- Trial name
- MULTIWEDGE (NCT06251167)
- Testing
- Lateral wedge insoles (LWIs), Lateral wedge plus custom arch support (LWAS)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Affected and Unaffected Knee in Adoloescent
Kine-Mri in Patellofemoral Instability
Purpose: The impact of kinematic-MRI (KINE-MRI) in the patellofemoral instability and anterior knee pain of the adolescents is rarely reported.Interest was to evaluate the patellofemoral joint biomechanics with KINE-MRI in…
- Trial name
- Knee- MRI 2012 (NCT01890551)
- Testing
- Dynamic kine-mri
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kuopio University Hospital
Pregnancy Outcome, Biomechanics
Non-invasive Imaging Technique for the Study of Lordosis in Pregnant Women and Its Relationship to Birth Outcome
The study consists of collecting measurement data of the rachis in pregnant women and the subsequent outcome of her delivery. This will make it possible to validate a non-invasive imaging technique through software that can be…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Outcome, Biomechanics, Back Disorder, Diagnostic Imaging
- Trial name
- NCT05733377
- Testing
- Arrow Test, Angle measurement by imaging device
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Degenerative Lumbar Spine Diseases
Remote Intelligent Interactive Virtual Reality Assessment in Patients With Degenerative Lumbar Spine Diseases
This study will combine virtual reality (VR) technology with machine learning to focus on functional movement. Patients' symptoms will be evaluated, and exercise instruction with real-time feedback will be provided.
- Trial name
- NCT05425680
- Testing
- Core muscle training
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 107 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Muscular Weakness
Enhancing Gluteus Maximus Recruitment
Can participants enhance gluteus maximus recruitment during a single-leg squat test following a neuromuscular training program?
- Trial name
- NCT02042937
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
Incline Training to Personalize Motor Control Interventions After Stroke
This study will evaluate the use of incline and decline treadmill training to address specific motor control deficits identified within different post-stroke walking patterns.
- Trial name
- NCT03561246
- Testing
- Incline treadmill walking, Decline treadmill walking, Level Treadmill (Control)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Female Athletes, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
ACL Mechanical Property Changes in Female Collegiate Basketball Players During a Competitive Season
This prospective cohort study aims to investigate whether the mechanical properties of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) undergo measurable changes throughout a competitive basketball season in female collegiate athletes.
- Conditions
- Female Athletes, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Athletic Performance, Sports Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT07486466
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
Glaucoma
The Aim of This Study is to Investigate the Correlation Between the Severity of Glaucoma and Corneal Biomechanics as Well as Anterior Chamber Parameters.
The ocular biomechanical differences between the normal control group and primary glaucoma patients, including those treated with conventional medication, laser therapy, and surgery, were compared.
- Trial name
- NCT06340061
- Testing
- Observational study
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henan Provincial People's Hospital
Biomechanical Phenomena
Kinematics and Muscle Performance of the Trunk and Shoulder in Volleyball Players With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Volleyball players repetitively place the arm into extreme positions, and thus expose the athletes' shoulders to a large load and increase the risk of injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT05439122
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yi-Fen Shih
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Effect of Dual Tasks on Gait Symmetry After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Individuals who received anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction demonstrated lower extremity movement asymmetries. The purpose of this study was to determine if psychological impairment was a contributor to lower…
- Trial name
- NCT04461145
- Testing
- command
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Healthy
Impact of Foot Mobility Techniques on Balance and Pressure in Young Adults
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of specific foot mobility techniques on functional and biomechanical parameters of the foot in young adults aged 18 to 24 years.
- Trial name
- NCT06817798
- Testing
- Specific foot mobility
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, Politécnico e Universitário
Ankle Inversion Sprain, Chronic Instability of Joint
Mechanisms of Manual Therapies in CAI Patients
ABSTRACT: Injury associated with sport and recreation is a leading reason for physical activity cessation, which is linked with significant long-term negative consequences.
- Trial name
- NCT03418051
- Testing
- Joint Mobilization, Massage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Cartilage Degeneration
The Mechanism for the Effects of Joint Biomechanical Properties on Medial Cartilage of Tibiofemoral Joint Degeneration
Explore The Mechanism for the Effects of Joint Biomechanical Properties on Medial Cartilage of Tibiofemoral Joint Degeneration
- Trial name
- NCT04968665
- Testing
- gait testing, functional MRI
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Chronic Low Back Pain
Lower Back Biomechanics in Veterans With Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) is strongly associated with opioid consumption among Veterans, and improved clinical management of LBP is likely to reduce reliance on opioid among Veterans.
- Trial name
- NCT04249453
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Unilateral Primary Osteoarthritis of Hip
Comparing the Clinical Effects of Posterior Approach Versus Lateral Approach in Osteoarthritis Patients With a THA
The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical outcome of the two different, but widely used, surgical approaches (Posterior approach and Lateral approach) of primary total hip arthroplasty in patients diagnosed with…
- Trial name
- COMPALA (NCT01616667)
- Testing
- Total hip arthroplasty
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Knee Osteoarthritis
Shoe Orthotics for Improvement of Biomechanics and Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a widespread problem in Canada, leading to decreased quality of life and increased economic burden. Current research has focused on expensive, invasive treatments, whereas inexpensive conservative…
- Trial name
- NCT02234895
- Testing
- Lateral wedge, Lateral wedge plus medial arch support
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Amputation, Artificial Limbs
Functional Performance Evaluation of NU-FlexSIV Socket
The overall objective of this study is to provide a more comfortable and functional prosthetic socket for persons with transfemoral amputation that will ultimately improve their quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT02678247
- Testing
- Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Vacuum Socket, Ischial Containment Socket
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University