Clinical trials: Biomechanical Phenomena
Healthy
Rowing Biomechanics - Effects of (In)Stability and Fatigue
Rowing simulators are frequently used by rowers, when on-water training is impossible or limited. While such devices are highly valuable to maintain rowers' fitness, a concern was raised about extensive simulator usage.
- Trial name
- RowBio (NCT03253900)
- Testing
- Stable rowing simulator, Slides based rowing simulator, Tilt board based rowing simulator
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Conjunctivitis, Allergic, Keratoconus
Corneal Biomechanical Changes of Allergic Conjunctivitis
By measuring and comparing the corneal biomechanical parameters of normal people, patients with allergic conjunctivitis, keratoconus, whether allergic conjunctivitis causes changes in corneal biomechanics can be explored, and…
- Trial name
- NCT04299399
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Pes Planus
Comparison of Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Postural Stability in Individuals With Pes Planus
The goal of this observational study is to examine the relationship between plantar flexor endurance and postural and tibial sway in adults (≥18 years) with pes planus (flatfoot).
- Trial name
- NCT07200843
- Testing
- Heel rise test and postural/tibial sway measurement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- sevilay seda bas
Healthy Volunteers
Comparison of the Effect of Different Inspiratory Loads on Diaphragmatic Function in Healthy Individuals
This pilot study aims to evaluate how the diaphragm responds to different inspiratory muscle training loads using ultrasound in healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT07143721
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vigo
Sports Performance, Biomechanics
2D Key-Event Joint Angles Across Phases of the Badminton Overhead Smash in Elite Colombian Players
Phase-based descriptions of the badminton overhead smash can support coach-relevant feedback when laboratory motion capture is impractical.
- Conditions
- Sports Performance, Biomechanics, Video Information
- Trial name
- BAD-2D-SMASH (NCT07442695)
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Vicosa
Stroke
Internally Versus Externally Guided Body Weight-Supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT) for Locomotor Recovery Post-stroke
The overriding goal of this proposal is to identify the critical physiological and biomechanical effects of BWSTT for promoting improved locomotor function in persons with post-stroke hemiparesis.
- Trial name
- NCT00125619
- Testing
- Locomotor training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Caffeine, Fatigue
Effect of Caffeine Supplementation and Personalized Insoles on Females
Several studies have shown the positive effect that caffeine has on athletic performance related variables. Nonetheless, most studies have been developed in males and have not studied the possible effects on biomechanics and…
- Conditions
- Caffeine, Fatigue, Injuries, Females Xy
- Trial name
- NCT04642131
- Testing
- Caffeine supplementation, Personalized insoles, Control condition
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection, Physiology
Evaluation of Biomechanical Forced During the Practice of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among endoscopists is estimated between 29 and 89%. The most common disorders are carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain tenosynovitis, lateral epicondylitis and neck pain.
- Conditions
- Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection, Physiology, Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Trial name
- ENDERGO (NCT06549894)
- Testing
- Performing endoscopic examinations
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Rotator Cuff Injuries, Shoulder Fractures
Radiologist-Integrated Finite Element Framework for Acromial Stress in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
The current prospective single-center study is designed to examine an approach that utilizes both high-resolution CT and MRI scans, coupled with customized finite element modelling to analyze the stress placed on the acromion of…
- Trial name
- RIFA-RSA (NCT07545707)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Molise
Ankle Osteoarthritis
Ankle Osteoarthritis
Ankle osteoarthritis is a progressive degenerative joint disease that is characterized by severe pain, loss of autonomy, diminished health-related quality of life, functional disability and diminished physical ability to fulfill…
- Trial name
- AO-IFAB (NCT03157141)
- Testing
- Ankle arthrodesis, Total ankle replacement
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Glaucoma, Open-Angle
The Impact of Topical Prostaglandins on the Biomechanical Properties of the Cornea in Patients With Open Angle Glaucoma
The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of topical prostaglandin analog (PGA) medication on corneal biomechanical properties in patients undergoing PGA treatment for open-angle glaucoma.
- Trial name
- NCT02388360
- Testing
- topical prostaglandin analogs
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital
Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida
The Effects of a Powered Knee Orthosis on Gait Kinematics of Children With Knee Extension Deficiency
Crouch gait/walking, characterized by an 'over-flexed' knee when the leg is supporting body weight, is common in children with diagnoses of cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other incomplete spinal cord injuries.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT05330052
- Testing
- Agilik
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Ankle Fractures, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis
Iterative Design of Custom Dynamic Orthoses to Reduce Articular Contact Stress
The proposed study evaluates the effect of carbon fiber brace design on forces across the ankle joint. Research suggests that ankle arthritis develops after ankle fracture, in part, due to elevated forces on the cartilage.
- Conditions
- Ankle Fractures, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis Ankle
- Trial name
- PRMRP-FPA2 (NCT04562896)
- Testing
- Custom Carbon Fiber Dynamic Orthosis (CDO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Shoe Inserts for Treating Osteoarthritis of the Knee
This trial will test shoe inserts for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, the most common form of knee arthritis. Those with disease on the inner (medial) aspect of the knee will be studied.
- Trial name
- NCT00032240
- Testing
- Shoe Insert
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Influence of Proprioceptive Reweighting Ability on Lower-limb Biomechanics During Functional Tasks
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are frequent in handball especially among young players. Recent investigations highlighted the implication of the central nervous system as a potential risk factor for ACL rupture.
- Trial name
- NEURIBIO (NCT04736511)
- Testing
- Star Excursion Balance Test, Single leg Drop Vertical Jump, Unplanned sidestep cutting manoeuvre
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Parkinson Disease, Parkinson Disease 10
Effects of Nordic Walking in Parkinson Disease Patients
The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of a Nordic and free walking training program on clinical, functional and biomechanical parameters of gait, in people with PD.
- Trial name
- Walking (NCT03355521)
- Testing
- Nordic Walking, Free Walking
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Flatfoot, Flexible
The Effect of Foot Core Exercises or Foot Orthotics in Symptomatic Flexible Flatfoot
The overall goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of a foot strengthening program (focused on the intrinsic foot muscles) on ankle and foot joint kinematics and kinetics (rearfoot, midfoot, and forefoot) in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT05840965
- Testing
- Foot muscle strengthening, Foot orthotics
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Rupture of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Biomechanical Analysis of Dynamic Tasks and Muscular Strength Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common sporting injuries of the knee. ACL reconstruction (ACLR) has become one of the most common surgical procedures in an attempt to increase joint…
- Trial name
- NCT02771548
- Testing
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr Neil Welch ASCC
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
The Biomechanical Mechanism for Gait and Plantar Pressure Changes After Posterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture and Reconstruction
Investigating the biomechanics for the PCL ruptured or reconstructed patients during walking, jogging, cutting, jumping. To establish a knee joint biomechanical evaluation model to quantify and evaluate the plantar pressure…
- Trial name
- NCT04464343
- Testing
- no intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Traumatic Lower Limb Injury
The Effects of Heel Distraction Height on Foot Loading With Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthoses
Carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) and unloading ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) have shown varying levels of success in reducing forces acting on different regions of the bottom of the foot during gait.
- Trial name
- CDODistract (NCT06127316)
- Testing
- Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa