Clinical trials: Musculoskeletal Disorders
Muscle Disorder, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Electromyographic´s Differences Between Dry Needling in Tonic or Phasic Skeletal Muscle Fibers.
The aim of this study is to compare the surface electromyography (EGM) changes between dry needling in the upper trapezius, is a prevalence tonic fiber or lower trapezius is a prevalence phasic fiber.
- Trial name
- NCT03813485
- Testing
- Dry Needling in upper trapezius, Dry Needling in lower trapezius
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Implant Complication, Bone Resorption
Standard Implants With Bone Regeneration vs Short Implants
A study designed as a randomized controlled trial of parallel group design will be conducted at the Dental clinic of the University of Valencia to compare, considering different parameters, the rehabilitation with dental implants…
- Trial name
- NCT03524885
- Testing
- Short implant placement, Bone regeneration with longer implants
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Bone Diseases, Metabolic
Radius Loading in Primary Hyperparathyroidism
The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of forearm exercise on forearm bone density in post-menopausal women with or without primary hyperparathyroidism.
- Conditions
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Bone Diseases, Metabolic, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Bone Loss, Postmenopausal
- Trial name
- NCT01571843
- Testing
- Forearm exercise program, Walking program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Tooth Loss, Tooth Diseases
The Cortical Shield for Facial Bone Reconstruction
To evaluate a novel technique of bone regeneration and simultaneous implant placement in severely damaged sockets.
- Conditions
- Tooth Loss, Tooth Diseases, Tooth Fracture, Tooth Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT04827693
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Verdugo, Fernando, DDS
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Management of Postoperative Pain Following Total Knee Arthroplasty by Using Acupuncture-moxibustion Therapy
Orthopedic surgery is reportedly among the most painful surgical procedures. Surgical damage following major orthopedic surgery often involves a large, deep incision with considerable tissue dissection and muscle, bone, and…
- Trial name
- NCT01047384
- Testing
- acupuncture-moxibustion therapy, Regular therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder
Arthroscopy and Manipulation vs a Home Therapy Program in the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis
The purpose of this study is to compare two treatments used for treating frozen shoulder which are arthroscopy and forceful stretching of the shoulder and home stretching therapy to see if one relives pain and improves shoulder…
- Trial name
- NCT00160784
- Testing
- Arthroscopy, Arthroscopic manipulation, Home therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Sjogren's Syndrome
Assessment of Inflammatory Biomarkers Expressed in a Sjogren's Population: Effect of a Topical Steroid Intervention
The primary purpose of this study is to quantify the change in expression of biomarkers on the ocular surface of Sjogren's Syndrome participants after treatment with Maxidex.
- Trial name
- NCT00631358
- Testing
- Maxidex, No treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alcon Research
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Duration of Immune Response to Influenza Vaccination in Patients With RA
The main objective is to evaluate the strength and duration of immune response after influenza vaccination in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) receiving treatment with biological agents as compared to a group healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT02311855
- Testing
- Influenza vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bassett Healthcare
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Influence of Osteoarthritis Information on Treatment Beliefs
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of educational information, with and without a general practitioner recommendation to exercise, on willingness to undertake exercise/physical activity for knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT04698655
- Testing
- Information on treatment options, Recommendation from general practitioner, Information on osteoarthritis
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 735 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Melbourne
Heel Pain Syndrome
Treating Heel Pain in Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial of Hard Versus Soft Orthotics
Objectives: This study compared the effectiveness of soft versus hard orthotics in treating heel pain and plantar fasciitis in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04380285
- Testing
- Custom heel pads and modified soft molded orthotics, Custom hard orthotic
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Deborah Seligman, MSc., B.Sc.O.T.
Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatic Arthritis
Biomarkers in Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases Diagnosis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) are three diseases where early diagnosis remains a major challenge.
- Conditions
- Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatic Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Trial name
- BIRDD (NCT06778343)
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Osteoarthritis
Assessment of Conventional and Patient-specific Instrumentation in Total Knee Arthroplasty
This study will use a special type of x-ray called radiostereometric analysis (RSA) imaging to determine whether patient-specific instrumentation for total knee arthroplasty (replacement) has an effect on implant loosening…
- Trial name
- NCT02230215
- Testing
- Total Knee Arthroplasty with use of Visionaire Patient-Specific Instrumentation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (Disorder), Muscle Weakness
Efficacy of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Elite Swimmers
This study is a randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of inspiratory muscle training on swimming performance, airway dysfunction and perceived breathlessness in elite swimmers.
- Conditions
- Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (Disorder), Muscle Weakness, Dyspnea
- Trial name
- PEAK (NCT03062735)
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade do Porto
Tooth Extraction Status Nos, Bone Loss
"Pontic-shield" Technique in Alveolar Ridge Preservation
Alveolar bone resorption after dental extraction frequently leads to situations in which long-term function and esthetic success of rehabilitations with dental implants is a challenge.
- Conditions
- Tooth Extraction Status Nos, Bone Loss, Bone Resorption
- Trial name
- NCT05240417
- Testing
- "Pontic-shield" technique, Alveolar ridge preservation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Chronic Sciatica, Foot Deformity
Foot Orthoses in Patients With Sciatica
Chronic sciatica is a frequent problem whose symptoms could be related to the abnormal stresses applied to the musculoskeletal system during the gait cycle due to foot alterations.
- Trial name
- NCT05129540
- Testing
- Custom-made foot orthosis
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Stroke, Spasticity, Muscle
Analysis of the Correlation Between Ultrasound Imaging and Functional Parameters in the Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle in Post-stroke Patients With Spasticity in the Lower Limb
The goal of this observational study is to understand the impact of spasticity on muscle changes and functional performance in stroke patients with lower limb spasticity in comparison to non-stroke individuals.
- Trial name
- US-function (NCT06411587)
- Testing
- Ultrasound imaging and functional assessment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Chronic Neck Pain
Type D Personality, and Stigma in Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Cervical myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic musculoskeletal condition characterized by the presence of sensitive trigger points and taut muscle bands, resulting in localized or referred pain, muscle stiffness, and limited…
- Conditions
- Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Chronic Neck Pain, Type D Personality, Psychological Distress
- Trial name
- NCT07292155
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gulseren Demir Karakilic
Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Diseases
Benchtop NMR Spectroscopy for Assessment of Clinical Human Pathologies (BRANCH-P STUDY)
This research programme seeks to combine the resources of NHS primary care, with the leading spectroscopic work in low-magnetic fields of the Wilson Group (Nottingham Trent University) to demonstrate the potential for benchtop…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Cancer, Bowel Disease
- Trial name
- BRANCH-P (NCT05473325)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Willows Health
Knee Osteoarthritis
Mulligan Rotational Movement Versus Medial Gapping Technique in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is a progressive degenerative and non-inflammatory joint disorder. Due to the extensive use and stress placed on knee joint, it is a common site for painful disorders such as knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT05338840
- Testing
- MULLIGAN ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT, Medial gapping technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Hip Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis
Determining the Impact of a Physiotherapist-Led Primary Care Model for Hip and Knee Pain - A Pilot Trial
This is a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial to to evaluate the individual and health system impacts of implementing a new physiotherapist-led primary care model for hip and knee pain in Canada.
- Trial name
- NCT05736133
- Testing
- Physiotherapist-led primary care model for hip and knee pain, Usual physician-led primary care model for hip and knee pain
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 205 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jordan Miller, PT, PhD