Clinical trials: Manual Therapy
Breast Neoplasm, Lymphedema
Effectiveness of Fluoroscopy-guided MLD for Treatment of BCRL
The main scientific objective of this multicentric double-blinded randomised controlled trial entails examining the effectiveness of fluoroscopy-guided MLD versus traditional MLD versus placebo MLD, applied as part of the…
- Trial name
- EFforT-BCRL (NCT02609724)
- Testing
- Information, Skin care, Compression therapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 194 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Cerebral Palsy
Robotic-assisted Therapy to Improve Manual Dexterity in Children With Cerebral Palsy
This is an intervention study including a baseline data collection, 6 weeks of robot-assisted training targeting hand dexterity, and a post-intervention data collection.
- Trial name
- NCT02923167
- Testing
- Robotic-assisted training of the hand
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Neck Pain
The Effectiveness of a Mechanical Manual Therapy Device in the Treatment of Neck Pain
This study is comparing the effectiveness of a mechanical manual therapy device to a specific exercise to no treatment in individuals experiencing neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01168986
- Testing
- Pulstar Multiple Impulse Therapy, Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Low Back Pain
Efficacy of DBM Fasciatherapy for Patients Suffering From Chronic Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) is pain localized below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds. It may be associated with radiculalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT04812678
- Testing
- Fasciatherapy, Physiotherapy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- FasciaFrance
Knee Arthroplasty, Total
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Following Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of manual lymphatic drainage to decrease the swelling of the knee after total knee replacement surgery
- Trial name
- NCT00711711
- Testing
- Manual lymphatic drainage, relaxation
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud
Chronic Low Back Pain
Gait in Low Back Pain Patients After Spinal Mobilization
Introduction: patients with chronic back pain as a result of degenerated disc disease, besides pain also present with impaired gait.
- Trial name
- SpinMob (NCT02645123)
- Testing
- TENS, spinal mobilization, swedish type massage
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Ioannina
Autonomic Imbalance
Effect of a Sequence of Specific Manual Therapy Techniques Targeting the Autonomic Nervous System in Healthy Adults
The activity of the autonomic nervous system has been shown to influence the appearance of symptoms in some diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, or migraine, among others.
- Trial name
- NCT06477822
- Testing
- Sequence of manual therapy techniques, Simulated manual therapy techniques
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Temporomandibular Disorder
Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation and Manual Therapy Alone or Combined in TMD Patients
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of photobiomodulation (PBM) and manual therapy (MT) isolated or combined in the reduce of pain, the improve of mandibular movements, the psychosocial aspects and the…
- Trial name
- TMDPBMT (NCT03454581)
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation, Manual Therapy (MT)
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Patients With Hemophilia
Physiotherapy in the Haemophilic Arthropathy of the Elbow.
The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of two treatments of Physiotherapy: one with joint traction, passive muscles stretching and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), and the other with education…
- Trial name
- ELBOW (NCT02198040)
- Testing
- Manual Therapy, Educational group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
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
Low Back Pain
The Mechanisms of Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Low Back Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a novel placebo for comparison to spinal manipulation is believable and creates similar expectation for treatment effectiveness as the studied spinal manipulation technique.
- Trial name
- NCT01168999
- Testing
- spinal manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Shoulder Pain
Effectiveness of Diacutaneous Fibrolysis in Painful Shoulder
While Diacutaneous fibrolysis (DF) has achieved promising results empirically, its effectiveness has not been tested in clinical trials.
- Trial name
- NCT00884065
- Testing
- Diacutaneous Fibrolysis
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
Knee Osteoarthritis
The Effect of Osteopathic Manual Therapy on Vascular Supply
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of osteopathic manual therapy can influence the vascular supply to the knee, knee range of motion, balance and knee pain, in a group of subjects with knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT01020591
- Testing
- Osteopathic evaluation, Osteopathic evaluation with treatment
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Cancer Survivor, Dysphagia
Manual Therapy in Treating Fibrosis-Related Late Effect Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
This trial studies how well manual therapy works in treating fibrosis-related late effect dysphagia in head and neck cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Cancer Survivor, Dysphagia, Fibrosis, Head and Neck Carcinoma
- Trial name
- MANTLE (NCT03612531)
- Testing
- Manual Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Ankle Inversion Sprain, Chronic Instability of Joint
Mechanisms of Manual Therapies in CAI Patients
ABSTRACT: Injury associated with sport and recreation is a leading reason for physical activity cessation, which is linked with significant long-term negative consequences.
- Trial name
- NCT03418051
- Testing
- Joint Mobilization, Massage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chronic Low-back Pain, Hip Impairments
Manual Therapy and Strengthening for the Hip in Older Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain
Older adults with chronic low back pain (LBP) are at a greater risk for disability, loss of independence, and lower quality of life.
- Conditions
- Chronic Low-back Pain, Hip Impairments, Hip-spine Syndrome, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- MASH (NCT04009837)
- Testing
- Hip-focused rehabilitation intervention, Spine-focused rehabilitation intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Pathological Gambling
Testing Resources: Manual and Webinar Guided Treatment vs. Manual Guided Treatment
Research specific to women's gambling treatment needs is limited but suggests a critical need for women sensitive options and reduced barriers to access.
- Trial name
- NCT01743092
- Testing
- Webinar, Tutuorial workbook
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Circumference Reduction
Study of the Combined Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy and Manual Lymph Drainage on Reducing Body Circumference
The purpose of this study is to determine whether low level laser light therapy applied using the Erchonia Verju Laser combined with manual lymph drainage applied using the Iskra Medical Green PRESS 8 Lymph Drainage System is…
- Trial name
- NCT02591056
- Testing
- Erchonia® Verju™ Laser, Green PRESS 8
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Erchonia Corporation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Physical Therapy Versus Steroid Injection for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the short and long-term effectiveness of two common interventions, manual physical therapy versus corticosteroid injection, for the treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT01190891
- Testing
- Manual Physical Therapy, Corticosteroid Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Madigan Army Medical Center
Coronary Artery Diseases, Valvular Heart Diseases
Clinical and Hospital Stay Effects of Reiki and Manual Therapy After Open Heart Surgery
Reiki is an energy-based healing therapy using light touch. Manual therapy is a technique using light effleurage. These complimentary healing services are utilized to promote relaxation, sleep, improve emotions, and decrease…
- Trial name
- NCT05853250
- Testing
- Reiki/manual therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 272 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic