Clinical trials: Motor Deficits
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Brain Health and Exercise in Schizophrenia
To determine the effects of aerobic exercise on hippocampal volumes and severity of psychotic symptoms in a population of psychosis patients compared to healthy age/gender matched volunteers.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Poor Memory
- Trial name
- PEHP (NCT01392885)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BC Mental Health and Addictions Research Institute
Aggression, Conduct Disorder
Arousal-Biofeedback for the Treatment of Aggressive Behavior in Children and Adolescents
The purpose of this study is to determine whether individualized biofeedback of arousal (skin conductance) is effective in the treatment of aggressive behavior problems in children and adolescents with either predominantly…
- Conditions
- Aggression, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT02485587
- Testing
- Individualized Arousal-Biofeedback, Treatment as usual
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim
Covid19, Neurological Disorder
COVID-19 Versus Neurological Impairment, Physical Activity, Social Contacts and Education
The research will make it possible to assess patients who recovered from COVID-19 for the incidence of neurological problems (impaired balance, gait, coordination, concentration and attention), and changes in the quality of life…
- Conditions
- Covid19, Neurological Disorder, Balance; Distorted, Gait Disorders, Neurologic
- Trial name
- NCT04934085
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rzeszow
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Combined
Biomarker Validation in Motor System Physiology in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed neurobehavioral disorder in childhood. Children with ADHD struggle in school due to problems with attention and high levels of impulsivity and…
- Trial name
- AMPAIII (NCT04421248)
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Donald Gilbert, MD, MS, FAAN, FAAP
Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Study of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a condition characterized by a decreased attention span, hyperactivity, and/or impulsiveness inappropriate for a certain age.
- Trial name
- NCT00001915
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Pediatric Obesity
Appetite Response to Exercise- Versus Energy Restriction-induced Energy Deficit in Adolescents With Obesity.
The aim of the present study is to compare the effect of iso-energetic energy deficits induced by exercise or dietary restriction on energy intake and appetite feelings in adolescents with obesity
- Trial name
- IDEX1 (NCT04739189)
- Testing
- Con : control condition without exercise / rest condition, Def-EX : Condition with an exercise-induced energy deficit, Def-EI : Condition with an energy-restriction energy deficit
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Healthy Volunteers, Motor Deficits
Developing Effectiveness Evaluation and Therapeutic Programs of Rehabilitation
Using robotics, sensors, and sEMG to develop clinic-oriented quantitative effectiveness evaluation and individualized programs of rehabilitation
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Motor Deficits, Dysphagia
- Trial name
- NCT03979235
- Testing
- Motor function assessment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids
Lower Extremity Explosive Power Deficit, Sports Recovery
Effect of Ischemic Preconditioning on Lower Extremity Motor Ability and Recovery in Basketball Players During Post-Match Recovery Period
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of ischemic preconditioning on lower limb explosive power and post-exercise recovery in basketball players during a 6-week post-season recovery training period.
- Conditions
- Lower Extremity Explosive Power Deficit, Sports Recovery, Basketball Performance, Muscle Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT07604948
- Testing
- Ischemic Preconditioning
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou Sport University
Cytomegalovirus Infections, Neurologic Dysfunction
Development of Potential Biomarkers for Foetal Brain Development After Congenital CMV Infection
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common cause of congenital infection, with approximately 0.5% of pregnant women being infected during pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT03188679
- Testing
- amniocentesis
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Schizophrenia
The Genetic Basis of Inherited Neurologic Deficits in People With Schizophrenia
This is a study of the genetic basis of brain dysfunction in people with schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NCT00247637
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,025 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Physical Activity, Obesity
Effectiveness of a Physical Activity Intervention to Prevent Obesity and Improve Academic Performance
Coordinated project whose objectives are: a) to test the effectiveness of a promotion of physical activity intervention (MOVI-KIDS) on preventing obesity; and b) to improve the academic performance in both children with and…
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Obesity, Children, Academic Underachievement Disorder
- Trial name
- MOVI-KIDS (NCT01971827)
- Testing
- MOVI-KIDS
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Motor Performance in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Children with ADHD have difficulties with co-contraction, producing muscle force, and regulating movement…
- Trial name
- NCT05897437
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Growth Failure, Adiposity
Optimal Growth of Preterm Infants With Growth Restriction
In this prospective randomized controlled multi center trial the investigators stratify "Very Low Birthweight " (VLBW)-infants with growth retardation in small for gestational age (SGA) or intrauterine growth restricted (IUGR) …
- Conditions
- Growth Failure, Adiposity, Diabetes, Neurologic Deficits
- Trial name
- OPTIGROW (NCT02999945)
- Testing
- SGA-enhanced nutrients, IUGR-enhanced nutrients, SGA-standard nutrients
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Liver Cirrhoses, Peripheral Neuropathy
Electrophysiological Evaluation of Motor Dysfunction in Liver Cirrhotic Patients
cross sectional observational study, aimed to assess the electrophysiological function of the motor units in liver cirrhotic patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04340999
- Testing
- Nerve conduction studies and Quantitative EMG ( MUNE and IPA)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kasr El Aini Hospital
Stroke
Deficit Fields for Stroke Recovery
This study investigates the potential of customized robotic and visual feedback interaction to improve recovery of movements in stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT02570256
- Testing
- Deficit-fields to reduce error, Deficit-fields to expand range of motion, Deficit-fields to improve function
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Motor Deficits in People With Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Upper Limb
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has shown remarkable efficacy in restoring motor function in people with spinal cord injury by recruiting afferent input to enhance the responsiveness of spared neural circuits to residual cortical…
- Conditions
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II, Spinal Muscular Atrophy 4
- Trial name
- NCT06300996
- Testing
- Spinal Cord Stimulator (Octopolar Medtronic Vectris Leads)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marco Capogrosso
Overweight
Effects of High Protein Intake With Intense Exercise and Energy Deficit
A four week intervention will take place with the participants. They will undergo 6 days a week of high intensity training. They will also be at a 40% energy deficiency.
- Trial name
- RIPPED (NCT01776359)
- Testing
- High Protein, Low Protein
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Stroke, Deficit in Manual Activities
Improving Bi-manual Activities in Stroke Patients With Application of Neuro-stimulation
Noninvasive brain stimulations (NIBS) will be used in healthy volunteers and in chronic stroke patients to improve bimanual activities and motor learning.
- Trial name
- NCT02308852
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of Mont-Godinne
ADHD
Effects of Brain Breaks on Educational Achievement in Laboratory Settings: The Break4Brain Project
Advancement in teaching methods, together with the frenetic change in the lifestyles of the school population, provides a unique opportunity to advance scientific knowledge.
- Trial name
- NCT06303674
- Testing
- Physical activity with engaging cognitively, Physical activity without engaging cognitively
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the Balearic Islands
Cerebrovascular Accident
Ischemic Nerve Block to Improve Hand Function in Stroke Patients
This study will determine whether impaired hand function due to stroke can be improved by blocking nerve impulses to the unaffected arm.
- Trial name
- NCT00056706
- Testing
- Transient deafferentation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)