Clinical trials: Manual Therapy
Low Back Pain
Effects of Hipopressive Exercises in Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Introduction Non-specific low back pain is very prevalent in our society. Different effective physiotherapy treatments have been performed in the reduction of pain and improvement of quality of life, however there are few studies…
- Trial name
- HPvsMT-LBP (NCT03565926)
- Testing
- Manual Therapy, Hypopressive exercises
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Globus Pharyngeus
Manual Therapy Effects on Upper and Lower Esophageal Sphincter Pressures
The aim of this study is to test the influence of manual cervical traction and chest stabilization maneuvers on pressures in upper and lower esophageal sphincters.
- Trial name
- NCT03871426
- Testing
- manual therapy
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Motol
Back Pain
Immediate Changes After Manual Therapy in Patients With Non-specific Back Pain
The purpose of this trial is to investigate the immediate effects of neuro-lymphatic treatment, thoracic vertebral and costal articulatory in terms of back pain levels, cervical and dorsal flexibility, sense of body comfort and…
- Trial name
- EffDorsMan (NCT02520648)
- Testing
- Neuro-lymphatic treatment, Articulatory spinal manual therapy, Articulatory costal Manual therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Manual Therapy, Manipulation
Hip Manipulation in Basketball Players
Currently, it is difficult to find studies in the literature assessing the impact of manual therapy on preventing lower limb injuries in basketball players, which may later translate into improved strength and balance in…
- Conditions
- Manual Therapy, Manipulation, Muscles, Musculoskeletal System
- Trial name
- Manual Therapy (NCT06901089)
- Testing
- Manual therapy, Exercise
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Manuel Therapy
The Effects of Manual Therapy on the Spatiotemporal Gait Characteristics in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effects of manual therapy on spatiotemporal characteristics of gait and gait variability, functional exercise capacity, and pulmonary function in patients with chronic…
- Conditions
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Manuel Therapy, Gait Biomechanics, Muscle Energy Technique
- Trial name
- NCT07381842
- Testing
- Manual therapy Group, Control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Subacute Low Back Pain
Trial on Subacute Low Back Pain
A randomized controlled trial over a 10-week period with a two-year follow-up. The objectives were to compare effects of manual therapy in addition to the stay-active concept versus the stay-active concept only in low back pain…
- Trial name
- Justina (NCT00923429)
- Testing
- Stay-active care, Stay-active care+stretching, Stay-active+stretching+manual therapy
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Algometer and Category II Pelvic Blocking and Cranial Protocol
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship of pelvic blocking and protocol for cranial adjusting with specific pain areas as outlined by Dr. Bertrand DeJarnette in the Category II/sacroiliac protocol.
- Trial name
- Algometer (NCT00649753)
- Testing
- Category II Pelvic Blocking, Category II Pelvic Blocking and Cranial, Cranial Only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Logan College of Chiropractic
Healthy
Pain Inhibitory Effects of Other Pain Induced by Mechanical Pressure Compared to Electrical Stimulation and Cold Water.
The objective is to estimate the effects on pain thresholds of a painful mechanical stimulus on the upper trapezius compared to a painful electrical stimulus and a diffuse noxious stimulus using the cold water hand immersion test.
- Trial name
- NCT05730127
- Testing
- Conditioning stimulus
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Josue Fernandez Carnero
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Temporomandibular Joints Mobility and Head Posture: Influence of Manual Therapy and Exercises in Dental Patients.
Goal: This clinical study aims to investigate how the range of motion of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) changes in relation to the patient's head posture.
- Trial name
- NCT07297251
- Testing
- Manual therapy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Epicondylalgia
Manual Therapy, Exercise and US Vs. Manual Therapy, Exercise and US for Medial Epicondylalgia
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with medial epicondylalgia: manual therapy, exercise and ultrasound and manual therapy, exercise, ultrasound and electric dry needling.
- Trial name
- NCT04609735
- Testing
- Electric Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, Exercise and Ultrasound, Manual Therapy, Exercise and Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Cellulite
Phototherapy and Radiofrecuency for Cellulite
Cellulite is a condition that consists of an edematous infiltration of connective tissue. It has multiple factors in its etiology, making it difficult to choose just one type of treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT05441917
- Testing
- Sanae method with LED, Sanae method with Radiofrecuency
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quiropraxia y Equilibrio
Headache
Clinical Effects of Upper Cervical Translatoric Mobilization in Patients With Headache
Frequently, headache is associated with disorders of the cervical spine, specially on the upper cervical spine. Therefore, restoration of the upper cervical mobility is considered fundamental for the treatment of headache.
- Trial name
- NCT02422862
- Testing
- UC-TSM
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Hockey Players Whith Lower Back and Hamstring Pain
Manual Therapy and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Field Hockey Players.
Introduction: Field hockey is a contact sport. Semiflexion asymmetric position, along with other theories such as the weakness of the extensor muscles of the back or hamstring injury, can be causes or aggravating that suelan…
- Trial name
- MTPNFHockeyP (NCT02870335)
- Testing
- Manual Therapy, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Ankle Injury, Plantar Pressure
Immediate Effects of the HVLA Talocrural Distraction Technique in Soccer Players
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effect of a high-speed, low-amplitude physiotherapy technique at the ankle level, when performed on amateur soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT06653491
- Testing
- high-speed, low-amplitude talocrural decompression technique and changes at the level of mobility and plantar pressure, simulated ankle technique
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Mulligan Manual Therapy and Trunk Stabilization Exercises Versus Isometric Knee Strengthening on Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee joint arthritis posses a serious health problem and caring for an individual with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) produces a great burden on society.
- Trial name
- NCT04099017
- Testing
- Mulligan Joint mobilization, Trunk stabilization group, Knee strengthening group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Dow University of Health Sciences
Shoulder Pain
Activity of the Rotator Cuff During Glenohumeral Mobilization
Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions treated by physical therapists. One common treatment is passive glenohumeral joint accessory mobilization, which is the application of a therapist generated force…
- Trial name
- NCT02491489
- Testing
- Glenohumeral mobilization
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Knee Pain Chronic
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Techniques Applied to the Popliteus Muscle in Individuals With Knee Pain.
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of popliteus muscle-targeted myofascial release techniques (MFR) when added to conventional physical therapy and rehabilitation (PTR) and exercise protocols in patients with knee…
- Trial name
- NCT07474597
- Testing
- Myofascial Release
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Rumeli University
Pain, Disability Physical
Study of Manual Therapy Plus Therapeutic Exercise in Geriatrics
This research project is part of the process of generating scientific evidence, on whether the clinical results obtained, in the treatment of the consequences of aging on mobility, pain and disability, are better if therapeutic…
- Conditions
- Pain, Disability Physical, Aging Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05085535
- Testing
- Manual Therapy, Exercise
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Juan Vicente, López Díaz
Cervical Vertigo
PDCN for Treatment of Cervical Vertigo
This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial in a single center to explore the effectiveness and safety of percutaneous disc decompression with coblation nucleoplasty (PDCN) for the treatment of cervicogenic dizziness.
- Trial name
- NCT03485768
- Testing
- percutaneous disc decompression with coblation nucleoplasty, Manual Therapy (SNAGs plus PJMs)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
N/A Healthy Individuals
Does Manual Therapy Provide Immediate Improvement in Lumbar Range of Motion?
The goal of this clinical study is to determine if manual therapy can improve lumbar mobility in healthy individuals. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is there an immediate local spinal effect? Is there an associated…
- Trial name
- NCT05926674
- Testing
- Myofascial Release, Light Touch Contact
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York Institute of Technology