Clinical trials: Musculoskeletal Equilibrium
Balancing Interference
Balance Analysis System Through Biaxial Rotation Force Platform
This study developed a system for studying an individual's postural balance in an upright position on a force platform with controlled movement of 2-axis rotation (transverse and anteroposterior), by analyzing lower limb muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT04174690
- Testing
- Force platform
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Mogi das Cruzes
Scoliosis, Scoliosis Kyphosis
Effect of Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery on Functional Reach
Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is a common spinal condition that often impacts an individual's ability to stand and maintain an upright posture.
- Trial name
- NCT06258161
- Testing
- Spinal Fusion, No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain
Elite Athletes: Trunk Mobility, Lower Extremity Flexibility, and Functional Balance Across Sports
This cross-sectional observational study investigated the relationships among dynamic Q angle, core muscle endurance, hip flexibility, and lower extremity functional status in elite adolescent athletes with and without…
- Trial name
- NCT07326046
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
Analysis of Clinical Data of Patients With Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
According to our previous research and clinical observation results, the motor function of the oral, maxillofacial and cervical body is closely related to the occlusal contact.
- Trial name
- NCT05780827
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Air Force Military Medical University, China
Low Back Pain, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Nonspecific Low Back Pain in Association With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Introduction. Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) is a very prevalent medical condition, especially in subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- NCT03227523
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Aging, Older Adults
Effects of Resistance Training in Untrained Older Adults
The latest randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews of resistance training performed by older adults reported that the systematic use of exercise in machines improves muscle strength and power, functional abilities…
- Trial name
- NCT02253615
- Testing
- Machines exercises, Elastic exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Balance Assessment, Kyphosis Postural Thoracic
Posture, Proprioception, Core Stability, and Balance in Weightlifters
This study aims to examine whether the posture of the upper back (thoracic kyphosis) is related to body awareness, core stability, and balance in people who regularly participate in weightlifting.
- Conditions
- Balance Assessment, Kyphosis Postural Thoracic, Proprioception, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT07860606
- Testing
- Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Hypertrophy, Sensation Disorders
Postural Control in Breast Hypertrophy
Principles of motor control suggest that breast hypertrophy can lead to sensoriomotor alterations and impairment in body balance due to postural misalignment.
- Trial name
- NCT01519024
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Flat Feet, Flexible Flatfoot
Effect of Insole Added to Exercise in Patients With Bilateral Flexible Flatfoot
Pesplanus, commonly known as 'flatfoot,' is a common pathomechanical condition characterized by a lowered medial longitudinal arch (MLA) and exaggerated pronation.
- Conditions
- Flat Feet, Flexible Flatfoot, Balance; Distorted, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- NCT05056298
- Testing
- Custom made insole, Strengthening exercises of extrinsic foot muscles, Strengthening exercises of intrinsic foot muscles
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Horus University
Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
Validation of an Obstacle Course Used in Patients With Muscle Tightness
This study is being conducted to compare healthy patients versus patients with muscle tightness in their leg(s) after an acquired brain injury using walking trials time, a balance test, and foot pressure data.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Spasticity
- Trial name
- NCT00776048
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Dizziness, Brain Injury
Vestibular Consequences of Blast-related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
The purpose of this project is to determine the effects of mild traumatic brain injury and blast exposure on the inner ear balance and central nervous systems.
- Trial name
- NCT01021137
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Healthy Volunteers, Low Back Pain
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Exercises on Lumbar Muscle Endurance and Balance in Healthy Young Adults
This study aims to examine the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) exercises on back muscle endurance and balance in healthy young adults.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Low Back Pain, Postural Balance, Muscle Fatigue
- Trial name
- BFR-LUMBEX (NCT07182812)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Sit-to-Stand Exercise, Sit-to-Stand Exercise without Blood Flow Restriction
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mehmet Akif Guler
Postural Control
Effects of the Elastic Bandage on the Postural Balance of Young Women
Elastic Bandaging Therapy (BET) is a technique that consists of the application of elastic adhesive tape directed on a skin, and is used for pain reduction, improvement of flexibility, postural alignment.
- Trial name
- NCT03173911
- Testing
- Bandage
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Norte do Paraná
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Mass Balance and Metabolic Profiling of [14C]AZD5672 in Healthy Male Volunteers
The purpose of this study is to determine how the body breaks down and excretes the investigational drug, AZD5672.
- Trial name
- NCT00711074
- Testing
- AZD5672
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Accidental Fall, Postural Balance
Standing Balance as the Fifth Vital Sign in Clinical Setting
This 18-month prospective, observational study involving real world data will determine if the use of a standing scale that delivers a quantitative measure of standing balance along with weight (balance + weight) in place of a…
- Conditions
- Accidental Fall, Postural Balance, Clinical Decision-making
- Trial name
- NCT04139642
- Testing
- SimpleSway
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Core Muscle Weakness, Postural Control Deficit
"CORE Training for Musculoskeletal Health: A Study on Adaptive Exercise Protocols"
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an adaptive core training protocol that integrates core stability, core strength, and high-intensity core power exercises on muscle activation, hypertrophy, balance, and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Core Muscle Weakness, Postural Control Deficit, Trunk Stability Impairment, Functional Performance Limitation
- Trial name
- RCT-EMG-US-QoL (NCT07025395)
- Testing
- - Core Training Protocol, Control Group Core Routine
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ioannis Tsartsapakis
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Mobility Limitation
Effects of Improved Calf Muscle Function on Gait, Balance and Joint Loading in Older Adults
This study investigates the role of calf muscle function in gait performance, balance and knee joint loading. Previous studies have linked age-related loss of calf muscle function with impairments in gait performance and balance…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Knee, Mobility Limitation, Accidental Fall
- Trial name
- NCT03921801
- Testing
- Gait retraining, Gait retraining + strength training
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Eastern Finland
Postural Balance, Foot Posture
Determination of the Degree of Dynamic Stability of the Foot in Single-leg Support in Relation to the Foot Posture Index in Judokas
The goal of this observational study is to examine the relationship between foot type and dynamic stability (balance while standing on one leg) in judo athletes.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Foot Posture, Sports Injuries, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07417332
- Testing
- Postural and Balance Assessment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
Falls, Balance
Toileting at Night in Older Adults: Light to Maximize Balance, Minimize Insomnia
To examine the change in balance that occurs in older individuals when exposed to different colored lights at night.
- Conditions
- Falls, Balance, Insomnia, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT01350505
- Testing
- White light exposure, Dim white light exposure, Very dim white light exposure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Gait Analysis in Healthy Subjects
Effect of Low-Frequency Low-Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation of the Gluteus Medius on Gait and Balance
The purpose of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of applying low-frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) to the gluteus medius muscle on gait and balance in healthy young adults.
- Trial name
- TENS-GAIT (NCT07851961)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University