Clinical trials: Mobility and Independence
Quality of Life
Low-dose Maximal-intent Versus Controlled-tempo Resistance Training on Quality-of-life in Adults
The aims of this study were to: 1. Compare the effects of low-dose Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training on untrained healthy adults' quality-of-life, functional capacity, and strength. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT06107855
- Testing
- Leg Press Resistance Training Machine
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Chronic Kidney Disease (Stages 4 and 5), Hemodialysis
Intradialytic Rehabilitation and Functional Independence in Hemodialysis Patients
This study evaluated whether a rehabilitation program performed during hemodialysis sessions could improve daily functioning and mobility in adults receiving maintenance hemodialysis.
- Trial name
- NCT07442240
- Testing
- Dynamic Lumbar Stabilization Exercises, Respiratory Muscle Training
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University
Healthy Elder People
Feasibility Clinical Study of NLA Tool
The study is to evaluate the feasibility of the NLA tool, a combined assessment of nutritional and physical functional status, to provide personalized advice for the independence and mobility of elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT01985282
- Testing
- Nutrition Status Questionnaires and Physicial Function Test
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Parkinson Disease
Physiotherapy and Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is the most commonly performed surgical treatment for individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). DBS typically works best to lessen motor symptoms such as stiffness, slowness, and tremor.
- Trial name
- NCT04953637
- Testing
- Physiotherapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Benign Neoplasms, Malignant Neoplasms of Independent (Primary) Multiple Sites
Expectations Regarding Mobility and Self-Care
The goal of this research study is to learn if there is a difference between your expectations of how well you will perform daily living activities after short-term inpatient rehabilitation and the doctor's expectations of how…
- Trial name
- NCT02911064
- Testing
- Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 133 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Computerized Assessment Feasibility and Validity
Feasibility and Validity of A Novel Computer Based Battery of Assessments in the Elderly
While standard pencil-and-paper test have continued to be useful for the monitoring of cognition, mood, and life space (LS) in the elderly they do have considerable limitations.
- Trial name
- HHT (NCT02109419)
- Testing
- HHT-G, HHT-D, Geriatric Depression Scale (DGS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Hip Fractures, Mobility Limitation
Validation of the French Version of the New Mobility Score (NMS)
The incidence of hip fractures in France is 50,000 cases per year among women and 16,000 among men, with a 1-year mortality rate of 20-24%. After a fracture, 10-30% of patients become functionally dependent.
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Mobility Limitation, Independence, Autonomy
- Trial name
- MOB-SCORE (NCT07622095)
- Testing
- Questionnaires
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Chronic Stress, Systemic Inflammation
Assessing the Feasibility of Multi-modal Biosensing for Monitoring Mobility and Cognition in Older Adults
Current health devices often overlook older users, who may face both health challenges and technology barriers. We are investigating the feasibility of wearable sensors to track posture, heart rate, and breathing, alongside a…
- Conditions
- Chronic Stress, Systemic Inflammation, Mobility and Independence
- Trial name
- NCT07217951
- Testing
- Eutectogel Sensors and Microneedle Patches
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Hip Replacement Surgery, Hip Replacement, Total
OPPOSED (anteriOr hiP arthroPlasty regiOnal aneSthEsia stuDy) Study
Main indications for total hip arthroplasty (THA) are degenerative osteoarthritis of the coxofemoral joint, osteonecrosis of the hip, congenital disorders such as dysplasia and inflammatory arthritis.
- Conditions
- Hip Replacement Surgery, Hip Replacement, Total, Hip Pain, Hip Arthroplasty
- Trial name
- NCT07017192
- Testing
- SIFI Block, ESP block
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza
Activities of Daily Living, Cost Effectiveness
Evaluation of Housing Adaptations and Mobility Devices
The rationale underlying this project is the fact that HA is a very common compensatory interven¬tion within municipality health care, undertaken to support an independent living in the own home.
- Conditions
- Activities of Daily Living, Cost Effectiveness, Housing
- Trial name
- FORMASEvid (NCT01960582)
- Testing
- New Practice Strategy
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 340 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University
Down Syndrome
Effect of Hippotherapy in Children With Down Syndrome
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of hippotherapy on balance, functional mobility, and functional independence in children with Down syndrome (DS).
- Trial name
- NCT05297149
- Testing
- Hippotherapy, Home exrecises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Pelvic Fracture
Pelvic Fractures in the Elderly
The aim of the project is to predict the patient under conservative therapy as a function of the patient Classification of Rommens and Hofmann and other potential prognostic factors.
- Trial name
- PelvFx (NCT03476824)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Physically Challenged, Aging
The LIFE Study: Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders, Pilot
The purpose of this study is to gather preliminary data that will determine the feasibility of conducting a Phase III, randomized, controlled trial (RCT) that will provide definite evidence in the use of physical exercise to…
- Trial name
- NCT00116194
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 424 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Nurse-Patient Relations, Implementation Research
Nurses in the Lead - Nursing Leadership and Autonomy in Function Focused Care in Hospital
The goal of this prospective before-after study (observational) is to implement Function Focused Care in Hospital (FFCiH), paying specific attention to the role of nurses and how they can take the leadership and autonomy in the…
- Conditions
- Nurse-Patient Relations, Implementation Research, Physical Inactivity, Physical Activities
- Trial name
- NCT06878820
- Testing
- Function Focused Care
- Where
- 3 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 425 people
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center
Mobility Limitation, Cognitive Impairment
Living Independence Through Functional Training
The purpose of the research is to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of a six-week hybrid task-oriented resistance exercise program for older adults who have been recently discharged from home health care.
- Trial name
- LIFT (NCT07125378)
- Testing
- Task-oriented resistance exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Blindness, Spinal Cord Injury
Use of "Smart Wheelchairs" to Provide Independent Mobility to Visual and Mobility Impairments
The goal of this project is to evaluate the Smart Wheelchair Component System (SWCS) for power wheelchairs and the Smart Power Assistance Module (SPAM) for manual wheelchairs in realistic indoor environments with target users…
- Trial name
- NCT00333762
- Testing
- Smart Power Assistance Module (SPAM), Smart Wheelchair Component System (SWCS)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mobility Limitations, Malnutrition
Older Person's Exercise and Nutrition Study
The novelty with the OPEN study is to evaluate the effects of the simple sit-to-stand exercise during routine care, in combination with an oral protein-rich supplement, on functional status and independence in frail older…
- Trial name
- OPEN (NCT02702037)
- Testing
- oral protein-rich supplement, Exercise
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Care Givers, Health
Positive Care Effect of the Digital Health Assistant ADELE for Patients with Care Level
Care is becoming an increasingly important topic in Germany due to the rising number of people in need of care. There are currently around 5 million people with a care level in Germany who are permanently dependent on help to…
- Conditions
- Care Givers, Health, Care of the Elderly, Health Care Delivery
- Trial name
- A0004 (NCT06741462)
- Testing
- Digital health assistant ADELE A0004
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Alma Phil Gmbh
Physical Disability
Lower Extremities Muscle Strength and Power Thresholds Required for Mobility Independence
Aging is associated with loss of muscle strength and a serious import of physical disability. Treatment of age-related physical disability should focus on the prevention of the condition rather than the consequences.
- Trial name
- NCT01374334
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Mobility Limitation
Walking Aid and Locomotion Knowledge in Emergency Rooms (WALKER 1) for Elderly People
Older adults have higher rates of emergency department admissions when compared to their younger counterparts. Mobility is the ability to move around but also encompasses the environment and the ability to adapt to it.
- Trial name
- WALKER 1 (NCT05950269)
- Testing
- Walking aid, Telemonitoring, Guidance on safe walking and risk of falling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Sirio-Libanes