Clinical trials: Mobility
Mobility Limitation
BAILA: Being Active, Increasing Latinos Healthy Aging
Investigators propose a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the efficacy of the revised 4-month BAILAMOS© program for improving lifestyle PA and health outcomes (physical and cognitive function, self-reported functional…
- Trial name
- BAILA (NCT01988233)
- Testing
- BAILAMOS© Dance Program, Health Education Control Group
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 333 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Mobility Limitation
Wheeled Mobility for Preventing Pressure Ulcers
The proposed clinical trial is aimed at demonstrating the important role wheelchairs play in preventing pressure ulcers (bed sores).
- Trial name
- RCT-WC2 (NCT01275313)
- Testing
- Lightweight wheelchair, Skin Protection Cushion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 258 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Cerebral Palsy, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Precision Gait Retraining for Children With Cerebral Palsy
This project will develop the first sensor-based mobile Pelvic Assist Device (mPAD) that can deliver precise, adaptable, pelvic control to restore natural coordination of upper- and lower-limb movements during gait in children…
- Trial name
- NCT04717323
- Testing
- mPAD (or TPAD) Pelvic Assist Device, No Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Altec Inc.
Mobility Limitation
Optimizing Protein Intake in Older Americans With Mobility Limitations
This will be a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group, double blind, clinical trial in community dwelling, older men, 65 years of age or older, who have mobility limitation and low protein intake.
- Trial name
- OPTIMen (NCT01275365)
- Testing
- Testosterone enanthate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Mobility Limitations
Effects of Mobility Devices on Nursing Compliance With Mobility Protocols
This is a 10-week pilot study for a randomized non-blinded controlled clinical trial to assess whether use of the Rifton Gait Trainer will improve the incidence of mobilization of critically ill ventilator dependent patients in…
- Trial name
- EMS (NCT01690910)
- Testing
- Rifton Gait Trainer, Front Wheeled Walker
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Trinity Health Michigan
Cerebrovascular Accident
Stroke Gait Rehabilitation Using Functional Electrical Stimulation
The study is a prospective interventional study to assess the changes in corticospinal excitability and spinal reflex excitability of in response to rehabilitative strategies and protocols that are commonly used during physical…
- Trial name
- NCT01668602
- Testing
- Fast Walking with Fast Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Training, Fast Walking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Postural Balance, Accidental Falls
Improving Balance and Mobility
Falls are dangerous leading to injuries and even death. The VA has made fall prevention a priority, but effective programs only reduce falls by 30%.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Accidental Falls, Mobility Limitation
- Trial name
- MMBI (NCT02374463)
- Testing
- MMBI, Tai Chi
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Accidental Falls, Fall Due to Loss of Equilibrium
OHI--Randomized Control Trial to Evaluate Efficacy, Acceptability, and Perception of Benefit of an Innovative Custom AFO
The investigators propose a randomized control trial to evaluate long term effects and effectiveness of Moore Balance Brace (MBB) ankle foot orthoses (AFO) in reducing risk of falling in older adults.
- Conditions
- Accidental Falls, Fall Due to Loss of Equilibrium, High Risk of Falls Due to Mobility Limitation, Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT02819011
- Testing
- MBB AFO, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Bijan Najafi, PhD
Bowel; Disease, Carbohydrate Absorption, Difficulty Walking
A Trial of Preoperative CHO Drinks on Postoperative Walking Capacity in Colorectal Surgery
This prospective randomized controlled study is designed to investigate whether preoperative oral carbohydrate loading improves postoperative walking performance, a surrogate indicator for overall functional recovery, in patients…
- Conditions
- Bowel; Disease, Carbohydrate Absorption, Difficulty Walking, Colorectal Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT01844375
- Testing
- Carbohydrate group, Control group
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Mingkwan Wongyingsinn, MD
Aging, Mobility Limitation
Yoga to Prevent Mobility Limitations in Older Adults
The loss of mobility during aging impacts independence and leads to further disability, morbidity, and reduced life expectancy. The study objective was to examine the feasibility and safety of conducting a randomized controlled…
- Conditions
- Aging, Mobility Limitation, Sedentary Lifestyle
- Trial name
- NCT03544879
- Testing
- Yoga Intervention, Healthy Aging Education
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Ambulation Difficulty, Gait, Unsteady
The Sensorimotor Locus of Balance Control in Elderly Gait
The aging population is at an exceptionally high risk of debilitating falls, contributing significantly to reduced independence and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Ambulation Difficulty, Gait, Unsteady, Fall, Position Sense Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT03341728
- Testing
- Optical flow perturbations, Normal walking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Mobility Limitation
Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation and Resistance Exercise on Muscle Parameters in Older Adults
This research study is looking at the effects of a whey protein nutritional supplement on changes in muscle mass, strength and physical function in response to a 6 month program of strength training exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT00635739
- Testing
- Whey protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Mobility Limitation
Lower Extremity Muscle and Function in the Elderly: Study 2
This research study is looking to compare the effects of two uniquely different power training interventions (high force, lower velocity versus low force, high velocity) on changes in mobility status among older individuals at…
- Trial name
- NCT01614392
- Testing
- High velocity low force Power Training, Low velocity high force Power Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Home Exercise to Enhance Mobility for Older Diabetics
The goal of the proposed research is to test whether a long-term exercise program in sedentary Veterans with diabetes will produce sustained improvement in mobility performance and physical activity.
- Trial name
- NCT01308008
- Testing
- home exercise/physical activity (PA) enhancement program with behavioral support, flex and toning health education program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Gait Disorders
ActiveStep Comparative Effectiveness Trial
The investigators are conducting a multi-center randomized prospective trial comparing a standard physical therapy gait and balance program with a gait and balance program that includes the ActiveStep™ treadmill.
- Trial name
- RACE (NCT01006967)
- Testing
- ActiveStep Treadmill, Physical Therapy
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 506 people
- Sponsor
- Jon D. Lurie
Gait Disorder
Cognitive Training and Dual-task Ability
The first goal of this study is to examine the extent to which the inclusion of dual-task practice to standard balance rehabilitation results in greater benefits to dual-task ability.
- Trial name
- NCT01895608
- Testing
- Balance rehabilitation + dual-tasking, Standard balance rehabilitation, Cognitive training (speed of processing)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder
Clinical Study of the L300 Versus Ankle-foot Orthosis (AFO) on Post-Stroke Subjects With Foot Drop
The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the NESS L300 (L300) in improving gait parameters, function, and quality of life among stroke subjects (greater than or equal to 3 months post stroke)with drop foot.
- Conditions
- Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder, Gait, Drop Foot, Poststroke Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- L300 (NCT01138995)
- Testing
- Ness L300, Ankle-foot orthosis
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people
- Sponsor
- Bioness Inc
Aging, Mobility Limitations
Life 2: Improving Fitness and Function in Elders
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a 12-month physical activity counseling program, compared to usual care, improves physical performance in a sample of older veterans.
- Trial name
- Project LIFE (NCT00435188)
- Testing
- Multi-component physical activity counseling program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs