Clinical trials: Musculoskeletal Manipulations
Knee Osteoarthritis
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Associated With Manual Therapy in Knee Ostearthritis Pain
In this study, the investigators wondered whether the association between high frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (hf-rTMS) and manual therapy (peripheral and central approach) is more effective in reducing…
- Trial name
- NCT03076294
- Testing
- TMS, Manual therapy (MT)
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Bruxism, Sleep
Manual Therapy in Vagus Nerve Neuromodulation for the Treatment of Bruxism
Introduction: Sleep bruxism is defined as the repetitive activity of the masticatory muscles, characterized by clenching or grinding of the teeth.
- Trial name
- TMBruxism (NCT07074964)
- Testing
- Autonomic nervous system intervention, Slight finger pressure
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Escoles Universitaries Gimbernat
Muscle Spasticity, Spinal Cord Injury
Effect of Joint Mobilization on Alpha Motoneuron Reflex Excitability
Objective: To determine the effect of ankle joint mobilization on the alpha motoneuron reflex excitability of the soleus muscle in people with spasticity.
- Conditions
- Muscle Spasticity, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Craniocerebral Trauma
- Trial name
- JM-HRreflex (NCT01153022)
- Testing
- joint mobilization techniques
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autónoma de Manizales, Colombia
Fibromyalgia, Temporomandibular Disorder
An Algorithm for Approaching Temporomandibular Disorders With Osteopathic Manual Therapy in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Nowadays, fibromyalgia is the rheumatic disorder with the highest levels of deterioration in quality of life. Among the comorbidities it presents, one of the most frequent is temporomandibular disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT06365151
- Testing
- Osteopathic manual therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat de Lleida
Neck Pain
Manual Therapy on Head-repositioning Accuracy and Static Postural Balance in Neck Pain Patients
To investigate the effect of cervical manual mobilization on head repositioning accuracy and postural balance in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain in a randomized controlled trial.
- Trial name
- NCT01310595
- Testing
- Manual mobilization on cervical spine, Infra-red therapy with self exercise pamphlet
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Knee Osteoarthritis
End-range Mobilization on Time Curve of Pressure Pain Threshold
Pain in knee osteoarthritis (OA) represents increased pain intensity due to peripheral and central sensitivity. Pressure pain threshold (PPT) is a widely applied technique for measuring the magnitude of peripheral and central…
- Trial name
- NCT04629625
- Testing
- End-range mobilization, Non end-range mobilization
- Where
- 2 sites in Hungary
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pecs
Lumbar Disc Herniation, Low Back Pain
Effect of Neurodynamic Mobilization in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation
The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effects of neurodynamic mobilization on pain intensity, normal joint motion, neurodynamics, functional level, and disability in patients with lumbar disc…
- Trial name
- NCT07203560
- Testing
- Neurodynamic Mobilization, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Placebo Effect
Non-Specific Effects of Manual Therapy
The mechanism responsible for improvement following manual physical therapy techniques is unknown. Previous studies have indicated both biomechanical and neurophysiologic effects which may be responsible for clinical changes…
- Trial name
- NCT03017534
- Testing
- Spinal Manual Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shenandoah University
Cervical Disc Herniation
Effect of Neck vs. Combined Neck-Lumbar Mobilization on Pain and Motion in Cervical Disc Herniation
Background To assess the effectiveness of Kaltenborn-Evjenth Orthopedic Manual Therapy (KEOMT) applied to cervical-only mobilization versus both lumbar and cervical regions on pain intensity and range of motion (ROM) in…
- Trial name
- NCT06858605
- Testing
- Kaltenborn-Evjenth Orthopedic Manual Therapy (KEOMT)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Tension-Type Headache
Sub-occipital Muscle Inhibition in Tension Type Headache
The main objective of this study is to determine the effects caused in neck movement, neck pain, headache in patients with tension type headache and cervicogenic headache after application of sub-occipital muscle inhibition…
- Trial name
- TTH (NCT02195648)
- Testing
- Suboccipital inhibition
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Neck Pain
Comparison of Two Spinal Manipulation Treatments in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
There is enough evidence to suggest that the spinal manipulation of the upper cervical spine and cervicothoracic spine are effective in decreasing neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04268667
- Testing
- Spinal manipulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Clínica Ciudad de Almería
Reflexology, Type 2 Diabetes
Effect of Reflexology on Diabetic Foot and Glycemic Control in Elderly Diabetic Individuals
Background: Glycemic control can be difficult in the elderly with diabetes.Diabetic foot problems characterized by vascular and neuropathy are serious complications.
- Conditions
- Reflexology, Type 2 Diabetes, Older People
- Trial name
- NCT04416503
- Testing
- Foot reflexology
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Neck Pain, Musculoskeletal Manipulations
Effects of Radial Shock Waves Therapy in the Treatment of Neck Pain
The aim of this study is to assess the effects of radial shock wave therapy in neck pain. For this objective, subjects recruited will be allocated in an experimental group or a placebo group.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT04495465
- Testing
- Radial Shock Wave Therapy, Manual Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- University of Jaén
Ankle Injuries, Musculoskeletal Manipulations
Comparative Effects of Neuromuscular Training and Mobilization With Movement in Professional Athletes With Ankle Sprain
The study aims to compare the effects of neuromuscular training and mobilization with movement on pain, range of motion, function, and disability in professional athletes with ankle sprain.
- Trial name
- NCT06303141
- Testing
- Closed Chain exercises, Neuromuscular Training, Mobilization with Movement
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Lumbopelvic Range of Motion in Second-Trimester Pregnancy
Exercise and Lumbopelvic Mobility in Pregnancy
Introduction. Pregnancy-induced biomechanical alterations frequently precipitate lumbopelvic mobility restrictions, contributing to musculoskeletal dysfunction and compromised maternal quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07447466
- Testing
- Effectiveness of a Six-Week Progressive Resistance Exercise Program on Lumbopelvic Range of Motion in Second-Trimester Pregnancy, Standard prenatal care
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Habil Hamdouni
Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Manipulations
Craniosacral Therapy in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
The purpose of the current randomized clinical trial was to analyze the effectiveness of craniosacral therapy on disability, pain intensity, kinesiophobia, quality of life, isometric endurance of trunk flexor muscles, mobility…
- Trial name
- NCT02527252
- Testing
- Craniosacral therapy, Classic Massage
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Almeria
Migraine Without Aura
Myotensive Extraocular Muscle Techniques Added to Manual Therapy for Migraine Without Aura
Migraine without aura is a highly prevalent and disabling primary headache that significantly affects quality of life. Many patients experience insufficient symptom control with pharmacological treatments or develop adverse…
- Trial name
- NCT07254598
- Testing
- Myotensive Extraocular Muscle Techniques + Manual Therapy, Standard Manual Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología (FEFP)
Musculoskeletal Diseases, Complication of Manipulation Procedure
Kinematic Real Time Feedback Used to Learn Manual Therapy on Peripherical Joints
This study will try to analyze the effect of the real-time kinematic feedback (KRTF) to learn manual therapy on peripherical joints comparing the results with the traditional teaching method.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Complication of Manipulation Procedure, Defective; Learning (Specific)
- Trial name
- NCT02504710
- Testing
- Kinematic Real Time Feedback, Traditional systems of manual therapy teaching
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Balance Disorders Water
Effect of Muscular Energy Technique on Postural Control
The research aims to evaluate the immediate effect of the muscle energy technique (TEM) on postural control responses in the elderly and young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04499170
- Testing
- Muscular Energy Technique G1, Muscular Energy Technique G2
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Norte do Paraná
Athletic Injuries
Effects of Lumbosacral Chiropractic on the Olympic Style Weightlifting Athletes
It is known that low back injuries experienced by weightlifting athletes cause a decrease in performance. The effects of spinal manipulative therapy, which has been found to positively affect performance in various sports, are…
- Trial name
- NCT04668729
- Testing
- Chiropractic Manipulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University