Clinical trials: Effect Increased
Stroke
Effects of Augmented Reality (AR) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the effects of Augmented Reality (AR)-based balance training on improving balance and postural control in chronic stroke survivors and whether the addition of…
- Trial name
- NCT07629791
- Testing
- Augmented reality combined with tDCS & Convention therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Heat Stress
Exercise and Sauna on Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health
The study aims to investigate the effects of including regular heat therapy when included to exercise. Specifically, participants in the sauna intervention group will undergo 15 minutes of sauna exposure immediately after a…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Heat Stress, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- ES2019 (NCT04540718)
- Testing
- Exercise, Sauna
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University of Jyvaskyla
Stroke
The Effects of an Augmented Reality-Based Mirror Therapy System in Patients With Stroke
Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of an augmented reality-based mirror therapy system (MirrARm), developed using sensor-based tracking and visual feedback principles, on upper extremity motor recovery…
- Trial name
- NCT07533734
- Testing
- Augmented Reality-Based Mirror Therapy, Conventional Mirror Therapy, Conventional Physiotherapy Treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Study to Evaluate the Effect of Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol on Survival in Subjects With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine if fluticasone furoate/vilanterol improves survival in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with a history of or increased risk of heart disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01313676
- Testing
- fluticasone furoate/vilanterol, fluticasone furoate, vilanterol
- Where
- 1,611 sites in United States, Argentina and 42 more
- Volunteers
- 16,568 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Healthy
Green Tea and Ultraviolet Light-induced Skin Damage
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether topically applied constituents of green tea [caffeine or (-)-epigallocatechin gallate; EGCG] have a protective effect on skin exposed to ultraviolet light (UV).
- Trial name
- NCT00134381
- Testing
- Green Tea
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Overweight
Effects of (1,3), (1,6)-Beta-D-glucan on Insulin Sensitivity and Inflammatory Markers of the Metabolic Syndrome
Insoluble (1,3),(1,6)-beta-D-glucan from bakers yeast are indigestible polysaccharides. Previous studies indicate that the intake of insoluble dietary fiber is strongly associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and…
- Trial name
- NCT00403689
- Testing
- Beta-D-Glucan
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- German Institute of Human Nutrition
Brain Neoplasm
Navigated Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Improving Motor Rehabilitation in Participants With Brain Tumors
This trial studies how well navigated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation works in improving motor rehabilitation in participants with brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT03606161
- Testing
- Questionnaire Administration, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Acute Brain Injury
Chest Physiotherapy Effects on Intracranial Pressure
The investigators will study the effects of a chest physiotherapy technique (rapid thoracic compression) on the intracranial pressure of individuals with acute cerebral injury and with need of intubated mechanical ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT03609866
- Testing
- rapid thoracic compression technique, inferior limb passive mobilization
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Santiago de Compostela
Onychomycosis
A Retrospective Analysis of the Effects of Low Level Laser Therapy on Toenail Onychomycosis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether low level laser therapy (LLLT) using the Erchonia LUNULA device is effective in increasing clear nail in toenails with onychomycosis.
- Trial name
- NCT02588599
- Testing
- Erchonia LUNULA
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Erchonia Corporation
Pain, Fear
Effect of Augmented Reality on Pain, Anxiety, and Fear in Children During Blood Collection
In recent years, technological advances have enabled the development of innovative intervention methods in healthcare. This study aims to examine the effect of augmented reality (AR) technology on pain, anxiety and fear in…
- Conditions
- Pain, Fear, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT06575816
- Testing
- Augmented Reality Video Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Will Consuming Eggs With a Mixed Vegetable Salad Increase Carotenoid Absorption
Effects of Egg Consumption on Carotenoid Absorption From Co-consumed, Non-Egg Food
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes consumption of 4.5 cups of fruits and vegetables daily but average intake of US adults is only 2.6 cups.
- Trial name
- NCT01951313
- Testing
- Egg consumption
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Effects of a Smartphone-Supported Daily Walking Intervention on Psychological Well-Being and Body Composition in Adults With Cardiometabolic Disease
This study evaluated whether a three-month smartphone-supported daily walking intervention could improve physical activity, psychological well-being, and body composition in adults with cardiometabolic disease.
- Trial name
- DAILY-WALK (NCT07674459)
- Testing
- Smartphone-Supported Daily Walking
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 419 people
- Sponsor
- Klaipėda University
COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2
Evaluating the Effect of NT-I7, a Long Acting Interleukin-7, to Increase Lymphocyte Counts and Enhance Immune Clearance of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Lymphopenia is common in patients with COVID-19 and is associated with worse clinical outcomes. NT-I7 is a long-acting human interleukin-7 (IL-7) that has been shown to increase absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) and CD4+ and CD8+ T…
- Trial name
- NCT04498325
- Testing
- NT-I7, Blood for research purposes, Blood for pharmacokinetic samples
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Tobacco Dependence, Smoking Cessation
Combination of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and Varenicline to Increase Cessation of Tobacco (CONVICT Study)
Varenicline and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) are both effective smoking cessation treatments. Anecdotally smokers who are finding their quit attempt difficult have reported benefiting from adding NRT to varenicline.
- Trial name
- CONVICT (NCT01184664)
- Testing
- Nicotine Patch, Varenicline
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen Mary University of London
Obesity, Overweight
The Effects of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Increased Weight on Gut Microbiome and Urine Metabolome Profiles in Children
This study employs a cross-sectional design to profile the gut microbiome and urine metabolome in overweight/obese children with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
- Trial name
- NCT02938806
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Nursing Education
The Effects of Contextual-Based Augmented Reality Facilitated Education in Promoting Oral Mucositis Care Among Nurses
In recent years, cancer has become one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with an increasing number of people being diagnosed with the disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07327333
- Testing
- Situational Augmented Reality-Assisted Teaching, Classroom Teaching
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Mackay Memorial Hospital
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome, Subacromial Bursitis
Subacromial Injection With Corticosteroid Versus Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) in Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Injection with corticosteroid is one of the most common non-operative interventions in the treatment of subacromial impingement; however, its use is limited by its potential side effects (e.g.
- Trial name
- NSAID (NCT01449448)
- Testing
- Ketorolac, Triamcinolone
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Madigan Army Medical Center
Hypertension, Heart Failure
Influence of Catheter-based Renal Denervation in Diseases With Increased Sympathetic Activity
The study is aiming to document the long-term safety and effectiveness of renal denervation in patients with hypertension and other diseases characterized by elevated sympathetic drive.
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Heart Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT01888315
- Testing
- Renal denervation with Symplicity Flex Medtronic/Ardian, Renal denervation with EnligHTN St. Jude Medical, Renal denervation with Paradise Recor
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Saarland
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Management of Glycemia Following a Pizza Meal
Glycemia following pizza consumption is typically managed with a dual wave insulin bolus. This study evaluated the effect of a simple bolus on glycemia following consumption of traditionally prepared pizzas with long (22 hours)…
- Trial name
- NCT03748251
- Testing
- the patients ate a pizza that fermented for 8 hours, the patients ate a pizza that fermented for 24 hours
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Chronic Renal Failure, Kidney Transplantation
Fluid Intake in Kidney Failure
Patients with renal impairment are usually advised to increase their fluid intake. There is currently, however, no evidence supporting this recommendation.
- Trial name
- NCT00842322
- Testing
- high fluid intake, normal fluid intake
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna