Clinical trials: Paresis
Muscle Weakness, Critical Illness
Systematic Team Approach to Guide Early Mobilization in Surgical Intensive Care Unit Patients
The investigators hypothesize that by applying a validated algorithm to accomplish early mobilization in surgical intensive care unit (ICU) patients, these patients will achieve a higher level of mobility which translates to…
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Critical Illness, Respiratory Insufficiency
- Trial name
- mSOMS (NCT01363102)
- Testing
- SOMS
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Austria and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Dyspnea After Interscalene Nerve Block
Preoperative Maximum Inspiratory Pressure and Outcomes After Interscalene Block in Obese Patients
The study aims to explore if Maximum Inspiratory Pressure can predict postoperative breathlessness in obese patients receiving interscalene blocks for shoulder surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT06549244
- Testing
- Maximum Inspiratory Pressure monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Pregnancy Related
Effects of Antenatal Exercises on Maternal Birth Outcomes
The study is aimed to determine the effects of pelvic floor stretching Vs strengthening on maternal birth outcomes and postpartum urogenital distress in primigravida.
- Trial name
- NCT05936866
- Testing
- Pelvic floor stretching, Pelvic floor strengthening
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness, Urinary Incontinence
The Effect of Pelvic Floor Exercise on Urinary Incontinence and Quality of Sex Life
This physiotherapist-guided group training programme should be performed in both the supine and the sitting positions; it is investigated, which is better and more cost-effective in patient motivation.
- Trial name
- NCT04577872
- Testing
- Pelvic floor muscle training
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Szeged University
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Wrist-worn Sensors for Tele-Rehabilitation of the Hemiparetic Upper Extremity
Stroke and other causes of central nervous system damage can result in debilitating loss of motor control that is often more pronounced in one limb than the other.
- Trial name
- NCT03431025
- Testing
- Wearable sensors and biofeedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- BioSensics
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Safety and Effectiveness of Cortical Stimulation in the Treatment of Stroke Patients With Upper Extremity Hemiparesis
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of cortical stimulation delivered concurrent with rehabilitation activities to enhance motor recovery in patients suffering from hemiparesis affecting the upper…
- Trial name
- EVEREST (NCT00170716)
- Testing
- Cortical Stimulation and rehabilitation, Rehabilitation
- Where
- 21 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- Northstar Neuroscience
CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Stroke
Differences in Treatment Characteristics and Patient and Therapist Satisfaction Between Robot Assisted Therapy and Conventional Occupational Therapy Among Individuals Post Stroke
The purpose of this study is to compare the differences in treatment characteristics and patient and therapist satisfaction, between Robot Assisted Therapy (RAT) and Conventional Occupational Therapy (COT) single session in…
- Trial name
- NCT07425158
- Testing
- Robot Assisted Therapy (RAT)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- linor kennet
Muscle Weakness, Muscle Atrophy
Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Combined With Blood Flow Restriction on Muscular and Cardiovascular Function
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has recently been combined with blood flow restriction (BFR) in controlled trials and has shown increased muscular strength and size compared with NMES and BFR on their own.
- Trial name
- NCT03662555
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Mary's University, Twickenham
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
Hemiparesis, Stroke
Effects of Ground Level Gait Training With Body Weight Support (BWS) and Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of gait training on ground level, combining BWS and FES in people following chronic stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT01106755
- Testing
- gait training on ground level using BWS, gait training on ground level using BWS associated to FES
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Disorders
Virtual Rehabilitation and Conventional Therapeutic Exercises in the Treatment of Individuals Post Stroke
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of the use the Nintendo Wii® (NW) and conventional therapeutic exercises in the rehabilitation of balance and gait of the post-stroke patients and the impact on quality of…
- Trial name
- NCT02715817
- Testing
- Virtual Rehabilitation, Conventional therapeutic exercises, Virtual Rehabilitation and Conventional Therapeutic Exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Bahia
Bronchiectasis
Relationship Between Nutritional State and Respiratory Muscle Weakness in Adult Patients With Bronchietasis
To establish a relationship between malnutrion and respiratory muscle dysfunction in patients with bronchectasis
- Trial name
- NCT06002334
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Copd, Inspiratory Muscle Weakness
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea) and Postural Control in Patients With COPD
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) is an important symptom during physical exertion in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is related to respiratory muscle weakness. Dyspnea is a multidimensional sensation.
- Trial name
- NCT03240640
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training, Inspiratory Muscle Endurance Training
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness
Verbal Instruction for Contraction Pelvic Floor Muscles Among Males
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of different verbal instruction on pelvic floor muscle contraction among males. Pelvic floor contraction will be measured via ultrasound.
- Trial name
- NCT03507660
- Testing
- verbal instruction
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Cerebrovascular Accident, Hemiparesis
Optimizing Hand Rehabilitation Post-Stroke Using Interactive Virtual Environments
The complexity of sensorimotor control required for hand function as well as the wide range of recovery of manipulative abilities makes rehabilitation of the hand most challenging.
- Conditions
- Cerebrovascular Accident, Hemiparesis, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT01072461
- Testing
- HAS Training, HAT training, Bimanual Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Personalized Robotic Telerehabilitation for Upper Limb Functional Recovery After Stroke in a Home-Based Setting
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide, with upper-limb impairment representing a major determinant of functional limitation and reduced independence.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Upper Extremity Paresis, Motor Impairment
- Trial name
- ROBOHOME (NCT07590349)
- Testing
- Robotic-Assisted Telerehabilitation Virtual Reality-Based Telerehabilitation, Virtual reality-based rehabilitation platform without robotic assistance
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Hemiparesis, Stroke
Visual Feedback Therapy for Treating Individuals With Hemiparesis Following Stroke
The purpose of the study is to determine whether an existing treatment for problems that participants have with making movements after a stroke can be performed at home.
- Trial name
- NCT01662960
- Testing
- Mirror therapy, Divider therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Hip Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis, Hip
Gluteal Sling Release on Gluteal Dysfunction After in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
This study investigates the effects of gluteal sling release during total hip arthroplasty (THA) on gluteal muscle function and hip joint performance.
- Conditions
- Hip Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis, Hip, Gluteus Maximus Muscle Atrophy, Muscle Weakness Condition
- Trial name
- NCT06850155
- Testing
- Sling release, Sling release and repair
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Stroke, Movement Disorders
Robot Therapy for Rehabilitation of Hand Movement After Stroke
A study will be performed where individuals with chronic stroke will be randomly assigned to receive 2 different dosages of robotic hand therapy.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Movement Disorders, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- HEXORR (NCT04536987)
- Testing
- HEXORR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- The Catholic University of America
Tetraplegia, Plegia
Nerve Transfer Reconstruction in the Tetraplegic Upper Extremity
The cervical spine is most commonly injured, accounting for 53.4% of spinal injuries. More than 40% of all spinal injuries occur at either C4, C5 or C6 levels leading to variable loss of function in the upper extremities.
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Plegia, Paresis, Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01579604
- Testing
- Nerve reconstruction
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
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