Clinical trials: Biomechanics
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
ACL, Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Michigan Split-belt Treadmill Training Program to Improve Long-Term Knee Biomechanics After ACL Reconstruction
The goal of this study is to gather pilot data to help inform a future clinical trial. As such, the investigators will employ a randomized clinical trial design, but data will only be collected on 9 total subjects.
- Conditions
- ACL, Anterior Cruciate Ligament, ACL Injury
- Trial name
- Mi-SPA (NCT06529692)
- Testing
- Split-Belt Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Effect of an Exercise Program on Motor Dysfunctions Caused by Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) affects approximately half of people with Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Its repercussions on the musculoskeletal system and biomechanics mainly impact balance and locomotor function.
- Trial name
- NCT07100301
- Testing
- Proximal/distal protocol, Distal protocol
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Piaui
Arthralgia, Joint Stiffness
Impact of 'Recovery' Footwear on Lower Extremity Comfort and Biomechanics
The goal of this study is to understand the impact of wearing shoes with a compliant, energy absorbing midsole material, outside of athletic training sessions on the mechanics of movement, performance, and perceived joint pain…
- Conditions
- Arthralgia, Joint Stiffness, Gait Mechanics
- Trial name
- NCT04830540
- Testing
- OOFOS Recovery Footwear
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Ankle Disease, Muscle Weakness
Gluteal Musculature Activation to Improve Ankle Stability
The goal of this observational study is to to evaluate and correlate muscle activation in the gluteal musculature and ankle stability in a healthy population.
- Trial name
- TOBEMG (NCT06114654)
- Testing
- Physical Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Robot-assisted Walking Treatment in Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)
Patients will undergo a combined rehabilitation treatment consisting of 15 sessions on Lokomat and 15 sessions of physical therapy over three weeks for a total of 30 sessions. Two sessions/day for 5 days a week.
- Trial name
- NCT06728787
- Testing
- Robot-Assisted Gait Training
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea
Pancreatic Cancer
Assessment of the Prognosis of Pancreatic Cancer Patients Using 3D MRE
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), representing 85-95% of pancreatic cancers, is a highly lethal malignancy with a dismal 5-year survival rate below 8%.
- Trial name
- NCT06849063
- Testing
- magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Yu Shi
Cardiovascular Diseases, Health Behavior
Influence of Walking Pilgrimage on Changes in Body Composition, Biochemical Parameters, Circulatory and Respiratory Efficiency and Foot Biomechanics in Healthy Women and Men of All Ages.
The aim of the study is to assess the health habits and changes in body composition and exercise capacity as well as blood biochemical parameters of people participating in 14-21-day walking pilgrimages.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Health Behavior, Foot Injuries and Disorders, Skin Condition
- Trial name
- NCT05005832
- Testing
- multi day walking
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education
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
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
Nurses
Comparison of Biomechanics, Function and Pain and Effects of Exercise Intervention Among Nurses
The goal of this study is to compare the effects of exercise interventions (lumbar stabilisation exercise (LSE) versus lumbar muscles strengthening exercises (LMSE)) on full body mechanics, functional disability outcomes and pain…
- Trial name
- NCT05921032
- Testing
- Exercise intervention
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Knee Osteoarthritis
Improving Walking Quality and Quantity in Osteoarthritis (IWALQQ-OA)
This study evaluates the feasibility of a mindful walking intervention for management of knee osteoarthritis. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two interventions i.e.
- Trial name
- IWALQQ-OA (NCT03064139)
- Testing
- MCG, SCG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Healthy Participants
Effect of Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Workload on Speed, Energy Expenditure, and Propulsion Mechanics
The first purpose of this study is to characterize the relationship among propulsion workload, self-selected propulsion speed, and propulsion kinetics/kinematics.
- Trial name
- NCT04987177
- Testing
- Workload of Manual Wheelchair Propulsion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Osteoarthritis, Hip
The Effect of Functional Task Training Combined With Therapeutic Ultrasound on Adults With Hip Osteoarthritis
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a functional task-training program combined with therapeutic ultrasound on pain, strength, gait biomechanics and functionality in adults with hip osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT02798900
- Testing
- Functional task-training, Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Where
- Colombia
- Sponsor
- Universidad del Rosario
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
Patellar Tendinopathy
Bilateral Lower Limb Biomechanics During Side-Cutting in Unilateral Patellar Tendinopathy
Patellar tendinopathy (PT) is a common overuse injury in sports that involve jumping and directional changes. The biomechanical differences between individuals with PT and healthy controls during side-cutting, as well as whether…
- Trial name
- NCT07463560
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Lipedema
Plantar Pressure Analysis and Foot Biomechanics in Lipedema and Chronic Venous Disease
Chronic venous disease (CVD) are common vascular pathology characterized by a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations occurring with symptoms and/or signs that vary in type and severity.
- Trial name
- NCT06238791
- Testing
- Presence of foot deformity, ankle range of motion, foot posture, local tissue water percentage, and foot pressure distribution will be evaluated in patients with chronic venous disease.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Parkinson Disease
Effects of Gait Rehabilitation With Dual Task in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
In functional environments, dual-tasks (DT) are common and require a correct motor and cognitive performance to be carried out successfully.
- Trial name
- DUALGAIT (NCT04038866)
- Testing
- rehabilitation gait with dual task, rehabilitation gait without dual task
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Achilles Tendon Pain
Achilles Pain Block
The purpose of this study is to better understand how the peripheral and central nervous system interact to produce the sensation of pain and motor patterns in patients with achilles tendinopathy (AT).
- Trial name
- APB (NCT03316378)
- Testing
- Ropivacaine injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ruth Chimenti
Taekwondo Roundhouse Kick Biomechanics
Lower Limb Biomechanics of the Roundhouse Kick in Elite and Youth Taekwondo Athletes Using FPCA
This study aims to understand how the lower limbs (hip, knee, and ankle) function during a taekwondo roundhouse kick. Elite and youth taekwondo athletes will be compared to identify movement and muscle-activation patterns related…
- Trial name
- NCT07307378
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia