Clinical trials: Hypertonia
Deep Pressure, Muscle Activity
Effect of Local Pressure on Muscle Activity and General Relaxation in Persons With Hypertonia Following Stroke
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of - both constant as intermittent - local application of deep pressure on muscle activity and general relaxation in persons with hypertonia following stroke.
- Conditions
- Deep Pressure, Muscle Activity, General Relaxation, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT04188769
- Testing
- constant deep pressure applied by an air splint, intermittent deep pressure applied by an air splint, uninflated air splint
- Where
- Belgium
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Pain, Stomatognathic Diseases
The Effect of Different Physiotherapeutic Stimuli on Stomatognathic System Structures.
The study will determinate influence of four selected physiotherapeutic procedures on the pain intensity and the range of mandibular mobility in patients with myofascial disorders in the SS.
- Conditions
- Pain, Stomatognathic Diseases, Muscle Hypertonia, Myofacial Pain Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT05021874
- Testing
- Four different physiotherapy treatment
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin
Muscle Tone Increased, Ultrasonography
Quantitative Evaluation of Muscle Tone Using Elastic Ultrasound
The test subjects were selected from patients with clinical manifestations in muscle tone and healthy volunteers. Elbow flexor is the main target muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT04275401
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Stroke, Upper Limb Hypertonia
An Algorithm for Prognosis of Upper Limb Paresis in Patients With Subacute Stroke
Aim study 1:Assess the accuracy of PREP2 when applied in a subacute rehabilitation setting. Aim study 2: Prediction of real life UL use. Method: A prospective cohort study.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Upper Limb Hypertonia, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03632499
- Testing
- rehabilitation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Muscle Tone Increased
HIFEM for Arms, Lower Limbs, and Oblique Muscles
Evaluation of HIFEM treatments for strengthening and toning of arms, lower limbs and oblique muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT04426526
- Testing
- BTL 799-2
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BTL Industries Ltd.
Spasticity, Muscle
Efficacy of Dry Needling in the Spasticity Post-stroke
Stroke is a serious clinical condition and one of the leading causes of long-term disability in the world. One of the most serious complications of this condition is spasticity.
- Trial name
- DNSpasticity (NCT04435561)
- Testing
- Standard physiotherapy rehabilitation and dry needling, Standard physiotherapy rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Muscle Tone Increased
High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) Field Device in Women After Childbirth
Evaluation of use of the High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) Field Device in women after childbirth.
- Trial name
- NCT03758690
- Testing
- High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) Field Device
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BTL Industries Ltd.
Muscle Tone Increased
MRI Evaluation of Change in Gluteal Muscles Following the Treatment With HIFEM Device
This study will use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate changes in gluteal muscle following the treatment with HIFEM stimulation for aesthetic improvement of buttocks.
- Trial name
- NCT03815747
- Testing
- High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) Field Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BTL Industries Ltd.
Hypertonia
Grand Autohemo-Therapy With Oxygen-ozone on Patients With Hypertonia
The objective of this clinical study is to evaluate the influence of the Great autohemotherapy with oxygen-ozone (hyperbaric ozone therapy ) to describe the cardiovascular system in patients with resistant hypertension.
- Trial name
- HAB (NCT01902602)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Herrmann Apparatebau GmbH
Vaginismus, Sexual Dysfunctions
Evaluation and Comparison of Women Pelvic Floor With and Without Sexual Dysfunction (Vaginismus)
Sexuality is considered one of the pillars of quality of life, an integral part of the personality of each individual. Being a basic human being need, it cannot be separated from other aspects of life.
- Conditions
- Vaginismus, Sexual Dysfunctions, Muscular Hypertonicity, Muscle Tone Poor
- Trial name
- NCT03176069
- Testing
- Evaluation and Comparison of women pelvic floor with and without sexual dysfunction, The physiotherapeutic treatment
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo
Muscle Hypertonia, Reflex, Abnormal
Optimal Interstimulus Interval For Consecutive H-Reflex Responses In Patients With Spasticity
This study evaluates the optimal interstimulus interval for consecutive H-reflex responses in patients with spasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT04005937
- Testing
- H-reflex
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Stroke, Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke
Dynamic Lycra Orthosis as an Adjunct to Botulinum Toxin-A Injection for Post-stroke Spasticity
Upper extremity splints are one of the nonpharmacologic treatments used to treat hypertonicity after stroke. The purpose of splinting is to support, to position, to immobilize, to prevent contracture and deformities, to reduce…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke, Upper Limb Hypertonia
- Trial name
- NCT03546959
- Testing
- Lycra sleeve, Rehabilitation, Botulinum Toxin
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased
Cranial Laser Reflex Technique for Hamstring Function
Purpose: To conduct a pilot study of the effect of Cranial Laser Reflex Technique (CLRT) compared with sham laser on hamstring muscle flexibility, strength, and pain pressure threshold.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased, Muscle Pain, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- CLRTHam (NCT03044106)
- Testing
- CLRT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Vegetative State, Minimally Conscious State
Multichannel tDCS to Reduce Hypertonia in Patients With Prolonged DOC
Previous studies showed that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) transiently improves performance of motor function in stroke patients, as well as decrease muscle hypertonia.
- Conditions
- Vegetative State, Minimally Conscious State, Spasticity, Muscle, Disorder of Consciousness
- Trial name
- NCT03797573
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Liege
Spasticity, Muscle, Muscular Diseases
Validity and Inter-Rater Reliability of a Novel Bedside Referral Tool for Spasticity
The purpose of this study is to improve spasticity diagnosis through development of a simple physical examination guide for primary care providers to identify patients who would benefit from being referred to a movement disorders…
- Conditions
- Spasticity, Muscle, Muscular Diseases, Musculoskeletal Disease, Muscle Hypertonia
- Trial name
- NCT03209960
- Testing
- Bedside Referral Tool, Neurological Examination
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Spasticity, Muscle, Muscular Diseases
Using Telemedicine to Improve Spasticity Diagnosis Rates
The purpose of this study is to test the reliability of using telemedicine so a neurologist can remotely identify residents of a long-term care facility who should be referred to a neurologist for an in-person spasticity…
- Conditions
- Spasticity, Muscle, Muscular Diseases, Musculoskeletal Disease, Muscle Hypertonia
- Trial name
- NCT03211390
- Testing
- Neurological Examination, Teleneurological Examination
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Spasticity, Muscle, Muscular Diseases
Prevalence of Comorbid Spasticity and Urinary Incontinence in Residents of a Long-Term Care Facility
The purpose of this study is to improve spasticity diagnosis through exploration of potential new diagnostic markers for spasticity that can assist in diagnosis and referral.
- Conditions
- Spasticity, Muscle, Muscular Diseases, Musculoskeletal Disease, Muscle Hypertonia
- Trial name
- NCT03250988
- Testing
- Neurological Examination
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Hypertonia
Hypertonia in Patients With Cerebral Palsy
This study will classify types of hypertonia in patients with cerebral palsy and determine if the classifications are reasonable in relation to the functional task of walking. Hypertonia is an abnormal increase in muscle tension.
- Trial name
- NCT00123708
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Cerebral Palsy, Muscle Hypertonia
Evaluation of the Effect of the Presence Of Clowns on Pain and Anxiety Seen During Injections Botulinum Toxin in Child
In children requiring botulinum toxin injections, improving supervisory procedures of injection sessions to reduce pain and improve the experience of this invasive procedure is needed.
- Trial name
- CLOWN-TOX (NCT03149263)
- Testing
- distraction
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Temporomandibular Disorder
Assessment of the Efficacy of a Sensorimotor Approach After Maximum Three Sessions in Subjects With TMD With Hypertonia
The study aims to demonstrate the efficacy of the sensorimotor approach developed by A. Piron (taught to the patient in three sessions) regarding three parameters related to TMD: facial pain, functional incapacities and…
- Trial name
- NCT02632643
- Testing
- Sensorimotor education with a view to obtaining an optimal FWS further to the relaxation of the masticatory, lingual and labial system. Learning of mandibular micro-movements in 5 directions.
- Where
- 6 sites in Belgium, France and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Osteovox