Clinical trials: Communication, Nonverbal
Language Development
Single Case Research Design: Deaf Children's Language Outcomes
Eight deaf children in kindergarten to 3rd grade classes will be randomly selected for single case research. Their language skills will be monitored and assessed daily.
- Trial name
- NCT06722261
- Testing
- Strategic and Interactive Signing Instruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Varicose Veins Leg
Flush Versus Standard Distance From Saphenofemoral Junction in Endovenous Laser Ablation of Great Saphenous Vein
Varicose veins of the great saphenous vein (GSV) are a prevalent venous disorder, with higher incidence in women. They cause swelling, pain, ulcers, eczema, and phlebitis, impacting patients' occupational performance and quality…
- Trial name
- fEVLA (NCT06913322)
- Testing
- flush endovenous laser ablation of great saphenous vein, standard endovenous laser ablation of great saphenous vein
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Kafrelsheikh University
Wrinkle, Facial Expression
Comparison of the Effects of Two Frequencies of Application of Photobiomodulation on Facial Rejuvenation
Skin aging is an irreversible, slow and progressive process, being influenced mainly by age, but also by external factors such as ultraviolet radiation, smoking, alcohol, among others.
- Trial name
- NCT04911140
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation twice a week, Photobiomodulation three times a week, Simulated Photobiomodulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Mechanical Ventilation Complication, Communication, Nonverbal
Communication Strategies for Mechanically Ventilated Patients in Intensive Care Units
This prospective study consisted of (1) a descriptive cross-sectional part describing communication difficulties related to mechanical ventilation as experienced by intensive care professionals and patients, and (2) an…
- Trial name
- NCT05651984
- Testing
- Comparison between communication board and eye tracking
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Liege
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal Communication
Exploring Predictors of Response to a Peer-Mediated Intervention for Preschoolers With ASD
This study will examine what child variables (i.e., social attention and peer interest) predict communication gains in response to a peer-mediated intervention for 40 minimally-verbal preschool children with ASD and 80 peers.
- Trial name
- NCT05277103
- Testing
- Exploring predictors of response to a peer-mediated communication intervention for minimally verbal preschoolers with ASD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Blepharitis
Analysis of the Results of Intense Pulsed Light Treatment Previously to Laser Refractive Surgery
Dry eye is often reported as the most common complication after a laser refractive surgery. Any refractive procedure can lead an impact on the corneal surface and the tear film.
- Trial name
- NCT05139511
- Testing
- Study group, Control group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vissum, Instituto Oftalmológico de Alicante
Facial Flushing
Treatment of Facial Flushing With Botulinum Toxin A Injections
The purpose of this study is to find out if botulinum toxin A (botox®) can be used to treat facial flushing. This study is a pilot study designed to determine feasibility of these procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT02216838
- Testing
- botulinum toxin A, Saline Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Gestures
Cognitive Skills and Iconic Gestures
In this study, cognitive skills will be identified that underlie the production of iconic gestures in individuals with language difficulties.
- Trial name
- NCT03387748
- Testing
- Gesture elicitation
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Hot Flashes, Menopause
Gabapentin for the Treatment of Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of gabapentin compared to placebo in the treatment of hot flashes in postmenopausal women using a phase III randomized controlled trial.
- Trial name
- NCT00112138
- Testing
- gabapentin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- North Toronto Primary Care Research Network
Colic, Infantile, Crying Time in Colicky Infants
The Effect of Colic Massage and Kangaroo Care on Babies and Their Mothers
Background: Infantile colic is a condition characterized by inconsolable crying in infants under three months of age. Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the effects of colic massage and kangaroo care on infantile…
- Conditions
- Colic, Infantile, Crying Time in Colicky Infants, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety
- Trial name
- randomized (NCT06727760)
- Testing
- massage, kangroo care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Gulsah Sunay Ertem
Laughter Yoga
The Effect of Laughter Yoga on the Secondary Traumatic Stress Level and Psychological Well-Being of Midwives
Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of laughter yoga, which includes various relaxing practices, on secondary trauma levels and psychological well-being of midwives.
- Trial name
- NCT05933915
- Testing
- group-based laughter yoga
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Healthy
Mirroring a Movement
This study will determine if the type of gesture, increased quantity of an image, and the number of times a face is shown repeating a gesture bring about activation in the "mirror neurons." Researchers aim to learn about which…
- Trial name
- NCT00123448
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Non-Verbal Communication, Degenerative Neurologic Disease
Brain-computer Interface Commercial Readiness
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the commercial readiness of an Augmentative and Alternative Communication Brain-Computer Interface (AAC-BCI) device for people with minimal movement who benefit from expressive…
- Trial name
- NCT06521736
- Testing
- AAC-BCI device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kendrea Garand
Kinesics, Kinematics
The Footwork Step Technique in Flamenco Dancing
A professional flamenco dancer will perform a ZAP 3 test, a sequence of single strikes of the feet performed continuously for 15 sec. Kinetic and kinematic studies will be recorded during the performance.
- Conditions
- Kinesics, Kinematics, Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT04166708
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Telethusa Centre for Flamenco Research
Literacy, Communication, Nonverbal
Enhancing Orthographic Communication and Literacy Outcomes for AAC Learners
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether adding Integrated Decoding and Encoding instruction to the ALLSTAR literacy program improves reading outcomes for students with significant literacy and communication needs.
- Trial name
- NCT07384156
- Testing
- ALLSTAR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Cancer-related Pain, Pain Assessment
Developing a Multimodal Cancer Pain Database to Support AI-Based Automatic Pain Assessment
The goal of this observational study is to collect short video and sound recordings of people with cancer to create a secure database that can be used in future research to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) tool for pain…
- Conditions
- Cancer-related Pain, Pain Assessment, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Oncology
- Trial name
- SENSAI-DBD (NCT07262632)
- Testing
- Audiovisual and questionnaire-based data collection (once), Audiovisual and questionnaire-based data collection (consecutive)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Mark Mulder
Eye Tracking, ICU
Eye-Tracking Interactive Agent in Non-verbal ICU Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether an eye-tracking interactive agent can ameliorate communication impairments and reduce the incidence of complications among non-verbal patients in the intensive care unit…
- Conditions
- Eye Tracking, ICU, Communication Barriers, Non-Verbal Communication
- Trial name
- NCT07429695
- Testing
- eye-tracking interactive agent, conventional techniques
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
Newborn; Vitality, Pain
The Effect of Mother's Smell and Breast Milk Smell on Pain
The research was planned as a randomized controlled study to investigate the effect of breast milk smell and mother's smell applied while heel blood was taken to term babies in the Mersin City EAH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit…
- Conditions
- Newborn; Vitality, Pain, Crying
- Trial name
- NCT06323551
- Testing
- Mother's Smell, Mother's Breast Milk Smell
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Tarsus University
Laughter Yoga
Effects of Laughter Yoga in Mothers of PICU Patients
This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of laughter yoga on resilience and coping attitudes in mothers of children hospitalized in the pediatric intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT07340229
- Testing
- Laughter Yoga
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
Laughter, Gynecologic Cancer
The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Psychological Wellness
The aim of the thesis is to determine the effect of laughter yoga on psychological well-being in women diagnosed with Gynecological Cancer.The population of the study consists of the patients registered in the oncology service of…
- Conditions
- Laughter, Gynecologic Cancer, Psychological
- Trial name
- NCT05843058
- Testing
- laughter yoga
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gedik University