Clinical trials: Exercise Therapy
Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy, Xerostomia Following in Neck or Head After Cancer Surgery
Does Craniosacraltherapy Combined With Exercises That Focuses om Respiration and Posture in the Upper Body Have an Effect on Xerostomia and Other Late Sequelae on People Who Has Been Suffering From Cancer in Mouth and Throat?
The current study aims to assess the efficacy of manual treatment with craniosacral therapy of fascial tissue in throat, neck, cranial and mouth region, on radiation and/or surgery-induced salivary gland hypofunction and…
- Conditions
- Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy, Xerostomia Following in Neck or Head After Cancer Surgery, Other Late Sequelae Following Radiotherapy and Cancer Surgery in Neck or Head
- Trial name
- NCT05882890
- Testing
- Craniosacral Therapy, Exercices Targeting Upper Posture and Respiration
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cathrine Rahbek
Cerebral Palsy
The Effects of Neurodevelopmental Therapy on Feeding and Swallowing.
Our study is planned to investigate the effects of neck and trunk stabilization exercises, which are structured from Neurodevelopmental therapy method-Bobath concept (NDT-B) principles, on feeding and swallowing activity in…
- Trial name
- NCT04403113
- Testing
- Structured neck and trunk stabilization exercises, Feeding and oral motor intervention strategies, Caregiver training related to feeding
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Type 1 Diabetes
Three-way, Cross-over Closed-loop Exercise Study
Blood glucose control systems that utilize both insulin and glucagon to manage blood sugar are paving the way to revolutionize the management of this disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02241889
- Testing
- Insulin pump therapy, Closed-loop Artificial Pancreas Controller
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Cardiovascular Diseases
Impact of Statin Therapy on Adaptations to Aerobic Exercise
The purpose of this study is to determine how different doses of a statin affect muscle health and exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT03360916
- Testing
- Lipitor 20Mg Tablet, Lipitor 80Mg Tablet, Exercise Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Intermittent Claudication
Exercise Rehabilitation in Veterans With PAD
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) results in blockages of arteries (blood vessels) and decreased blood flow to the legs. This may cause difficulty or pain with walking or other activities that use leg muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT02607046
- Testing
- Exercise training, NMES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Insufficient Physical Activity
A BCT Intervention for Physical Activity Among Individuals on Statins
The purpose of this project is to identify the minimum effective dose (MED) of a multi-component behavioral change intervention required to increase levels of physical activity (PA) among participants on primary prevention statin…
- Trial name
- NCT05273723
- Testing
- 5 Behavioral Change Techniques
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Therapeutic Effect of Two Muscle Strengthening Programs in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Introduction: The patellofemoral pain syndrome (SPF) is one of the most frequent pathologies generated by the knee joint. Conservative treatment with physiotherapy exercises reduces pain and improves functional capacity in the…
- Trial name
- NCT04011436
- Testing
- Strengthening program
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Gynecology
An Endometrial Cancer Chemoprevention Study of Metformin
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about the effects of metformin and/or a program called "lifestyle intervention" on the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus) in post-menopausal women who are also obese…
- Trial name
- NCT01697566
- Testing
- Metformin, Endometrial Biopsy, Lifestyle Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Obesity
Females, Aging, Metabolism, and Exercise
This study is designed to determine whether a reduction in hormones (such as occurs during menopause) causes a decrease in calories burned during physical activity.
- Trial name
- FAME (NCT01712230)
- Testing
- GnRH agonist, Supervised cardiovascular exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Low Back Pain
Effects and Mechanisms of Specific Trunk Exercises in Low Back Pain
Low back pain affects 80% of Americans at some time during their lives. Although recovery usually occurs within 6 months, there is a 50% recurrence within one year's time.
- Trial name
- NCT01611792
- Testing
- Stabilization exercise protocol, Strength and conditioning exercise protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont
Sarcopenia, Diabetes Mellitus
Identifying Therapeutic Targets of Accelerated Sarcopenia
The proposed research is designed to identify the mechanisms that can accelerate loss of muscle size, strength and physical function in type 2 diabetes and with hospitalization in older persons.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Diabetes Mellitus, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT03118050
- Testing
- Resistance exercise training, Bed rest, Intensive physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer - Patient Empowerment Program
Each year over 20,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in Canada with the majority undergoing some form of treatment option.
- Trial name
- PC-PEP (NCT03660085)
- Testing
- PC-PEP
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Obesity
Alternate Day Fasting, Exercise, and NAFLD
Approximately 65% of obese individuals have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and this condition is strongly related to the development of insulin resistance and diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT04004403
- Testing
- Alternate day fasting, Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Efficacy Study of Mindfulness-Based Exercise for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This study will explore the relationship between changes in plasma cortisol and symptom reduction resulting from individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) participating in an 8-week program of mindfulness-based…
- Trial name
- NCT01462045
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Survivorship, Cancer
Title: Leveraging Technology to Address Health Outcomes of Cancer Survivors
At the end of cancer treatment, many patients are still dealing with symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatment. Many are also left in a surreal mental state with uncertainty regarding the future of their health.
- Conditions
- Survivorship, Cancer, Symptoms and Signs
- Trial name
- POSTHOC (NCT05499663)
- Testing
- POSTHOC app
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Obesity
Portion Control Treatment for Obesity
To date, no studies have been published assessing the effectiveness of portion control interventions in a primary care setting. The investigators will conduct a pilot study to assess the effectiveness of an intervention including…
- Trial name
- NCT01451554
- Testing
- portion control plate, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Health Behavior, Obesity
A Skills-based RCT for Physical Activity Using Peer Mentors
This approach will train peer mentors to deliver a culturally appropriate intervention and provide social support that is critical for facilitating and sustaining health behavior change.
- Conditions
- Health Behavior, Obesity, Motor Activity
- Trial name
- NCT02329262
- Testing
- Mentoring to be Active with Accelerometers, Planning to be Active with Accelerometers
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 571 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Dyspnea, Lactic Acidosis
Effect of High Velocity/Hyperoxic Breathing Therapy on Blood Lactate Decline
The study will evaluate the impact of high velocity therapy (HVT) on reduction of work of breathing (as implied by breath frequency) and enhanced blood lactate decline during recovery from a Wingate-type Exercise test.
- Conditions
- Dyspnea, Lactic Acidosis, Muscle, Breathlessness
- Trial name
- NCT05984186
- Testing
- High Velocity Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vapotherm, Inc.
Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases
Heat Therapy Versus Exercise Training in Hypertension
This is a clinical trial to determine whether 30 sessions of heat therapy in the form of hot water immersion is better than 30 sessions of traditional aerobic exercise training on blood pressure reduction in people with elevated…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases, Arterial Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT03557502
- Testing
- Heat Therapy Group, Aerobic Exercise Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oregon
Multiple Sclerosis, Exercise Therapy
Carnosine Loading and Periodized Training in MS and HC
Increasing evidence favours exercise therapy as an efficient tool to counteract inactivity related secondary symptoms in MS. Furthermore, exercise therapy may affect MS-associated muscle contractile and energy supply…
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Exercise Therapy, Dietary Supplement
- Trial name
- NCT03418376
- Testing
- Beta-alanine supplementation, Exercise intervention
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasselt University