Clinical trials: Functional Balance
Chronic Disease, Frail
Functional Exercise and Nutrition Education Program for Older Adults
There is strong evidence that specific types of exercise can improve health and physical function in older adults. While community exercise classes exist, many older adults with chronic conditions may need guidance from…
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease, Frail, Diabetes Mellitus, Cancer
- Trial name
- MoveStrong (NCT04037436)
- Testing
- Strength and Balance Training & Nutrition Education, Usual Care
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Dropfoot
Evaluation of Dual Channel vs. Single Channel FES for Dropfoot
Seventy (70) subjects put on the Ness L300 System, a FES device for ankle dorsiflexion for patients with foot drop. Stimulation will be given through two different electrodes: the QFE which is a single channel stimulation, and…
- Trial name
- NCT02494323
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Bioness Neuromodulation
Cerebral Palsy
Investigating the Effect of Stochastic Resonance Vibration on Gait and Balance and Upper Extremity Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this research study is to determine the effects of wearable vibration devices for children with cerebral palsy and impaired arm function.
- Trial name
- NCT04388787
- Testing
- Stochastic resonance (SR) wraps
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Muscle Weakness, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
NM Balance Regulation With ULLS and Loss of Sleep
The goal of this trial is to learn about how restricted sleep and not bearing weight on the leg affects muscle strength and posture control.
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy, Sleep Disturbance
- Trial name
- NCT05956964
- Testing
- Sleep Restriction, Sleep Adequate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lance Bollinger
Parkinson Disease
Use of a Non-Invasive Brainstem Neuromodulation Device to Improve Neurovascular Status in Parkinson's Disease
This study is a single-site, double-blinded, randomized clinical trial designed to elucidate mechanism(s) of action for symptomatic benefits observed in Parkinson's disease (PD)
- Trial name
- NCT04598828
- Testing
- Non-invasive brainstem stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Effect of Chair Yoga on Elders With Osteoarthritis
The current study is a two-arm randomized controlled clinical trial to test the feasibility of recruiting, randomizing, and having older adults with osteoarthritis (OA) adhere to and safely complete the 8-week Sit 'N' Fit Chair…
- Trial name
- NCT02113410
- Testing
- Sit 'N' Fit Chair Yoga (SNFCY), Health Education Program (HEP)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- Florida Atlantic University
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Ezetimibe-Ursodiol Combination Therapy on Biomarkers of Liver Function and Sterol Balance in Subjects With NAFLD
The purpose of this research is to gather information on the combination Zetia® (Ezetimibe) and Urso Forte® with respect to sterol balance and their effects on biomarkers of liver function in subjects with nonalcoholic fatty…
- Trial name
- NCT02244944
- Testing
- EZ-Urso combination therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Gregory Graf, PhD
Cerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxias
Using Real-time fMRI Neurofeedback and Motor Imagery to Enhance Motor Timing and Precision in Cerebellar Ataxia
The aim of the research is to improve motor function in people with cerebellar ataxia by using neuroimaging methods and mental imagery to "exercise" motor networks in the brain.
- Conditions
- Cerebellar Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxias, Cerebellar Degeneration
- Trial name
- NCT05436262
- Testing
- Real-time fMRI with neurofeedback of motor imagery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Cerebral Palsy, Exercise Therapy
RCT on Interactive Computer Play on Trunk Control in CP
Objectives: This proposal is to investigate the effect of a 6-week training programme using an Interactive computer play (ICP) on the trunk control, balance and gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Exercise Therapy, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT02975804
- Testing
- Tymo
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stroke
Client Centred 'Tune-ups': do They Enhance Community Reintegration After Stroke?
Once discharged from hospital many stroke survivors deteriorate medically, physically and in their mobility function and many report their level of function and quality of life to be poor 12 months after inpatient rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- NCT00400712
- Testing
- physical rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Queen's University
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Effect of Exercise Training on Physical, Cognitive, and Behavioral Function in People With TBI
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often causes problems with moving and balance, and thinking and emotions. Exercise can improve these things in people with other brain damage.
- Trial name
- NCT02504866
- Testing
- Vigorous exercise, Light to moderate exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Traumatic Brain Injury, Vestibular Deficits
Traditional Balance vs Vibrotactile Feedback Training for Vestibular Rehabilitation
The goal of this clinical research study at RIC is to determine the value and benefit of the SK multimodal balance training system through independent clinical evaluations.
- Trial name
- NCT01672658
- Testing
- Sensory Kinetics Balance System, Traditional Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Mild Alzheimer Disease
Self-Administered Interactive Exercise Program (Tele-Exergame)
This longitudinal Phase I feasibility trial combines care-as-usual with a 6-week, single-arm exercise intervention using Tele-Exergame, an interactive, self-administered home-based exercise program aimed at improving…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Mild Alzheimer Disease, Memory Deficits
- Trial name
- NCT07072962
- Testing
- home-based self-administered interactive exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Stroke, Hemiparesis
The Comparison of Virtual and Real Boxing Training in Hemiparetic Stroke Patients
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of virtual and real boxing training in addition to neurodevelopmental training on cognitive status, upper extremity functions, balance and activities of daily living in hemiparetic…
- Trial name
- NCT03651479
- Testing
- real boxing training, virtual boxing training
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Athletic Injuries, Knee Injuries
Analysis of Balance and Functional Hop Tests in Athletes With Lower Extremity Injuries by Dual Task Study
Functional Hop tests and balance measurements are frequently used to decide on returning to sports after lower extremity injuries.
- Conditions
- Athletic Injuries, Knee Injuries, Ankle Injuries, Hip Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT05484778
- Testing
- Dual tasking paradigm
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Accidental Falls
Intervention to Enhance Lateral Balance Function and Prevent Falls in Aging
Falls and their consequences are among the major problems in the medical care of older individuals. The long-term goal of this research is to establish the efficacy of a scientifically grounded and mechanism-based therapeutic…
- Trial name
- LIFT (NCT01370174)
- Testing
- Physical Training Interventions
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Arthritis, Cancer
MoveStrong at Home: A Feasibility Study of a Model for Remote Delivery of Functional Strength and Balance Training Combined With Nutrition Education for Older Pre-frail Adults.
Sufficient muscle strength helps to get out of a chair and can prevent falls. Up to 30% of older adults experience age-related loss of muscle strength, which can lead to frailty and health instability.
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Lung Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04663685
- Testing
- Exercise program, Nutrition education
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Frail Older Adults
CogXergaming to Promote Physical Activity and Cognitive Function in Frail Older Adults
Due to the age associated sarcopenia and reduced cardiovascular fitness, frail older adults experience significant decrease in physical function which comprises of mobility, endurance, muscle strength and balance control.
- Trial name
- NCT04534686
- Testing
- CogXergaming, Matter of Balance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia
Multimodal Exercises to Improve Leg Function After Spinal Cord Injury
Many people with spinal cord injury (SCI) retain at least some movement below their injury, but their muscles often have a 'mind of their own'.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia, Paraparesis
- Trial name
- NCT01740128
- Testing
- Robotic body weight supported treadmill training, Harness-supported multimodal balance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Covid19
Balance Function in Patients Post Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
The purpose of this study is to describe balance deficits in patients post COVID-19. The information the investigators learn may help influence balance training exercises for patients post-COVID-19.
- Trial name
- NCT04914364
- Testing
- Balance assessments
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University