Clinical trials: Biomechanical Phenomena
Chronic Ankle Instability, Lateral Ankle Sprain
Fu's Subcutaneous Needling for Postacute Lateral Ankle Sprain and Prevention of Chronic Ankle Instability
Introduction: Fu's Subcutaneous Needling (FSN) is a new type of acupuncture treatment method based on the subcutaneous tissue sweeping technique, and it has been proven to have a good therapeutic effect on ankle sprain.
- Trial name
- NCT07161427
- Testing
- Fu's Subcutaneous Needling therapy, Ankle joint aids combined with exercise therapy
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Reliability of Myoton in Evaluating Skin Biomechanics in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
This study aims to evaluate the intra- and inter-rater reliability of the MyotonPRO, a handheld device that measures the viscoelastic properties of the skin, in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema.
- Trial name
- MYOLYMPH (NCT07086053)
- Testing
- MyotonPRO
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Lower Limb Length Discrepancy (LLD) in Children
Analysis of the Biomechanical Impact of Lower Limb Length Inequality in PEDiatrics
Lower limb length discrepancy (LLD) is a frequent condition in pediatric orthopedics. Even moderate discrepancies can induce pelvic obliquity and compensatory scoliosis, modifying the distribution of joint loads at the hips and…
- Trial name
- ABILMI-PED (NCT07254351)
- Testing
- EOS Imaging System, Force Platform (Bertec®, integrated into EOS cabin)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Concussion (Diagnosis)
Sports-related Concussion: Physiological, Biomechanical and Cognitive Methodology
The study aims to investigate the changes in physiological, biomechanical and cognitive performance under a traumatic sport-event (i.e., rugby match).
- Trial name
- NCT04841876
- Testing
- rugby matches
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Baptist University
Arthropathy of Knee Joint
Improving Function After Knee Arthroplasty With Weight-Bearing Biofeedback
The purpose of this study is to determine if rehabilitation using weight-bearing biofeedback training following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is more effective than standard rehabilitation methods in promoting weight-bearing…
- Trial name
- RELOAD (NCT01333189)
- Testing
- Weight-bearing biofeedback exercise, Standard of care exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Resistance Training With Traditional Periodization Model, Resistance Training With Conjugate Training Model
Impact of Strength and Power Training on Golf Performance and Swing Biomechanics
Assess the impact of 10 weeks of strength and power training on Golf performance and swing biomechanics as measured by Trackman radar device and 16-camera monitoring system.
- Trial name
- NCT04004468
- Testing
- Resistance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Methodist University, North Carolina
Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Degenerative Disc Disease
Clinical Decision-Making and Virtual Reality Exercise
Degenerative lumbar spine disease (DLSD) is common in elderly individuals and can result in pain, muscle weakness, and paresthesia.
- Conditions
- Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Degenerative Spondylolisthesis, Degenerative Intervertebral Discs
- Trial name
- NCT05375201
- Testing
- VR skateboarding training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Hyperkyphosis
Efficacy of Spinal Orthoses on Mobility in Older Adults With Hyperkyphosis
This study investigates whether wearing a thoracic spinal orthosis (back brace) improves functional mobility in physically active older adults (60 years and older) with thoracic hyperkyphosis, an excessive forward curvature of…
- Trial name
- NCT06970470
- Testing
- Triple-Adjustable Posture Corrector Manufacturer: Mercur®, Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil, Generation Dynamic Osteoporosis Brace Manufacturer: Bort®, Weinstadt, Germany
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
Dynamic Knee Valgus, Frontal Plan Projection Angle
Effect of Corrective Exercises on Dynamic Knee Valgus
Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) is a movement pattern of the lower limb potentially consisting of a combination of adduction and internal rotation of the femur, knee abduction, tibial anterior translation, tibial external rotation and…
- Conditions
- Dynamic Knee Valgus, Frontal Plan Projection Angle, Motion Analysis, Corrective Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT06776562
- Testing
- Exercise, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Low Back Pain
Biomechanics of Lumbar Region in Low Back Pain
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) and lumbar lordosis angle (LLA) and lumbar muscle thickness (LMT) by evaluating magnetic resonance images (MRI) in individuals…
- Trial name
- NCT05095402
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Landing Biomechanics, Fatigue
Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Overuse Injuries in Jump-landing Athletes
In this prospective study, male jump-landing athletes (volleyball and basketball) will be screened pre-season and followed for one consecutive season.
- Trial name
- NCT05161273
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Tuberous Sclerosis, STXBP1 Encephalopathy With Epilepsy
Gait in Rare Diseases
The aim of this pilot study is to explore whether the knowledge and experience gained during the T-GaiD project (Treatment of Gait Disorders in Dravet Syndrome - NCT03857451) can be transferred to other populations with similar…
- Trial name
- GAGA (NCT05161494)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Kinematic and Kinetic Effects of Orthotic Devices for Subjects With Stage II Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
The lack of high quality evidence to guide conservative care for patients with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) has led to controversy over clinical care.
- Trial name
- NCT01749657
- Testing
- Arizona
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Ankle Sprains
Progressing Ankle Brace Restriction on Walking and Running Gait Characteristics in Healthy Individuals
A convenience sample of 20 participants, 18 years or older healthy individuals were recruited. Participants were excluded if they report being pregnant or being treated for a musculoskeletal injury.
- Trial name
- NCT03641066
- Testing
- Ankle Brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sport and Spine Rehab Clinical Research Foundation
Stroke
Improving Propulsion of the Paretic Leg In Chronic Stroke
Stroke survivors may have a latent, propulsive capacity of the paretic leg, that can be elicited during short, intensive gait training interventions.
- Trial name
- I-PICS (NCT04650802)
- Testing
- Gait training
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Sint Maartenskliniek
Healthy, Sportsman
Effects of Carbon Fiber Insoles on CMJ and Sprint Performance
This study evaluates the effects of VKTRY carbon fiber insoles on vertical jump and sprint performance in moderately active men.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Sportsman, Prevention, Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07589231
- Testing
- VKTRY Insoles
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Benjamín Cuenca Valero
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Effects
Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Rraining on Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Importance: Following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), patients often experience quadriceps muscle weakness and atrophy, frequently leading to long-term complications.
- Trial name
- NCT07311031
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction training, Standard ACL rehabilitation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital MAZ
Myopia, Keratoconus
Assessment of Corneal Biomechanical Properties Using Corvis ST and ECD Following LASIK, PRK, CXL, Veriflex IOL and Implantable Collamer Lens
To evaluate corneal biomechanical changes using the Corvis ST and ECD in patients who have under-gone LASIK, PRK, corneal cross-linking (CXL), Veriflex IOL and ICL.
- Conditions
- Myopia, Keratoconus, Refractive Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT06818461
- Testing
- Corvis St Before and after lasik, PRK, CXL, Veriflex IOL and ICL
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Amputation Stump
Computational Design, Fabrication, and Evaluation of Optimized Patient-Specific Transtibial Prosthetic Sockets
The overall goal of this study is to further develop and clinically assess a computational and data-driven design and manufacturing framework for mechanical interfaces that quantitatively produces transtibial prosthetic sockets…
- Trial name
- NCT03544853
- Testing
- Prosthetic socket for transtibial amputee
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Mexico
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Amputee, Prostheses
Evaluation of the Biomechanics of Crowding and the Energetic Cost of Endurance Runners Unilateral Transtibial Amputees.
Transtibial amputation accounts for 3,700 cases per year in France. Athletes can use sport blades made of carbon plate for improved energy restitution.
- Conditions
- Amputee, Prostheses, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- BLADENDURUN (NCT06948695)
- Testing
- Warm-up, Random blade test, Comfort speed test
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne