Clinical trials: Patient Positioning
Intubation; Difficult or Failed
Head Elevated Position and Hyper-angulated Video-laryngoscope Guided Intubation
Cervical immobilization with manual in-line stabilization (MILS) is recommended to prevent further neurologic injury during intubation in patients with known or suspected cervical spine injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT05671978
- Testing
- back-up head elevated position, neutral position
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 182 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital
Lumbar Disc Herniation
A Biomechanical Study of the Lumbar Intervertebral Disc by Lever Positioning Manipulation
Purpose of Study: The purpose of this clinical trial is the clinical efficacy of different trigger modes of lever positioning manipulation (LPM) for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH).
- Trial name
- NCT06872918
- Testing
- Lever positioning manipulation, Cluster of pseudo-manipulators, Mechanics and kinematics data acquisition of unilateral wrenching patterns in lever positioning manipulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Hemodynamic Instability, Anesthesia
Hemodynamic Changes and Propofol Pharmacokinetic Variation During Anesthesia Induction and Knee-chest Positioning
Induction of anesthesia and the knee-chest position are associated with hemodynamic changes that may impact patient outcomes. Changes from baseline in cardiac output and other hemodynamic variables following induction of…
- Conditions
- Hemodynamic Instability, Anesthesia, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT03961958
- Testing
- Propofol reduction
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Coronary Angiography Patient, Anxiety
Determination of the Effect of Raised Supine Position and Back Support on Back Pain, Anxiety and Comfort Level in Coronary Angiography Patients
In addition to pharmacological methods, non-pharmacological methods are also used to control back pain and anxiety. The aim of the study is to determine the effect of 30 degrees raised supine position and back support applied to…
- Conditions
- Coronary Angiography Patient, Anxiety, Back Pain, Comfort
- Trial name
- NCT05546216
- Testing
- Determination of the Effect of Raised Supine Position and Back Support on Back Pain, Anxiety and Comfort Level in Coronary Angiography Patients
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Smoking Cessation
Social Determinants and Smoking Cessation
The goal of this study is to learn about the influence of the social and physical environment on smoking cessation (quitting smoking) among smokers.
- Trial name
- NCT01310842
- Testing
- Questionnaires, Nicotine Patch Therapy, Counseling Sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 329 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Glaucoma, Intraocular Pressure
Intraocular Pressure Fluctuation in Patients With Glaucoma and in Healthy Patients During Standard Yoga Positions
The purpose of the study is to investigate the IOP difference between normal and glaucomatous eyes using standard ophthalmic tonometry devices while subjects are performing different standard yoga asanas.
- Trial name
- NCT01915680
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Robert Ritch, MD, LLC.
Ureteral Injury, Surgery--Complications
Ureteral Jets and Patient Positioning Study
The objective of the study is to identify the relationship between patient position during surgery and time to confirmation of ureteral patency on cystoscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT04732403
- Testing
- Patient Position
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Normal Volunteers
The Effect of Head Positioning on the Cross-sectional Area of the Subclavian Vein.
In the present study, the cross-sectional area of subclavian vein, the distances of subclavian vein ~ subclavian artery and subclavian vein ~ pleura are assessed in different head positions (neutral, rotation to ipsilateral or…
- Trial name
- NCT02860351
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center
Stroke
Motor Coordination and Grip Strength of the Dominant and Non-dominant Hand and Wrist in Post-stroke Patients.
This study aimed to assess how stabilization of the trunk and the upper extremity can change the parameters of hand/wrist motor coordination and grip strength in dominant and non-dominant paretic upper limb, in post-stroke…
- Trial name
- NCT04889612
- Testing
- hand motor coordination in a sitting positin, hand motor coordination in a supine position
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anna Olczak
Labour Analgesia, Epidural Anaesthesia
An Observational Study Investigating the Positioning of Epidural Catheters and Their Function During Labour Analgesia
This is a small observational study investigating the physical changes that occur to epidural catheters after insertion for obstetric anaesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT02924779
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rotkreuzklinikum München gGmbH
Flexibility
Effect of Opposite Leg Position on Hamstring Flexibility in Patients With Mechanical Low Back Pain
PURPOSE: this study aimed to investigate the effect of opposite knee position on hamstring flexibility BACKGROUND Hamstrings tightness is one of the most common findings in patients with LBP.
- Trial name
- NCT04082013
- Testing
- Hamstring Flexibility
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
COVID-19, Proning
Non-ventilated Prone Positioning in the COVID-19 Population
In the COVID-19 healthcare crisis, one possible treatment therapy that has generated the most discussion is that of proning, or the position in which the patient lays face down as opposed to face up for a period of time.
- Conditions
- COVID-19, Proning, Oxygenation, Length of Stay
- Trial name
- NCT05957588
- Testing
- Proning group, Control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Craniotomy Surgery, Pediatric Patient Safety
The Effect Of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure on Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter In Pediatric Patients Undergoing Craniotomy in Supine Position
This study evaluated the effect of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) on optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD), an indicator of intracranial pressure, in pediatric patients undergoing craniotomy in the supine position.
- Conditions
- Craniotomy Surgery, Pediatric Patient Safety, Pediatric Patient, Positive End-expiratory Pressure (PEEP)
- Trial name
- NCT07370779
- Testing
- General Anesthesia, Anesthetic Agents, mechanical ventilation (MV)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
Low Back Pain
Kinematical Evaluation of Lumbar Rotation in Chronic Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) is considered one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders in modern society, resulting in substantial costs to society.
- Trial name
- NCT01217554
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clalit Health Services
Macrogenia, Microgenia
Evaluation of The Accuracy of CAD-CAM Custom Made Titanium Miniplates In Positioning of the Genial Segment in Computer Guided Genioplasty
In patients with chin deformeties, will using a custom made titanium plate in the positioning of the genial segments give an accurate results in comparison to the preoperative planned osteotomy and move of the Genioplasty.
- Conditions
- Macrogenia, Microgenia, Miniplate
- Trial name
- NCT03647865
- Testing
- Osseous Genioplasty
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Maternal Distress in Labor, Persistent Occipitoposterior or Occipitoanterior Position
Maternal Positioning and Occipitoposterior Fetal Position
The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of a specific maternal position to correct fetal position in occipito-posterior during the labor.
- Conditions
- Maternal Distress in Labor, Persistent Occipitoposterior or Occipitoanterior Position, Dystocia, Fetal Position and Presentation Abnormalities
- Trial name
- NCT01291355
- Testing
- Specific maternal position during the labor
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 438 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Gastric Ultrasound
Positioning and Ultrasound Examination of the Gastric Antrum
The aim of this prospective study was to assess the effect of patient positioning on the ultrasound assessment of gastric contents.
- Trial name
- NCT03205774
- Testing
- 6 hours fasting and free oral intake of water
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hôpital Edouard Herriot
Sleep
Sleep-wakefulness Status in Preterm Infants
This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of three stair positioning pillows and positioning materials on the sleep-wakefulness status of preterm infants.
- Trial name
- NCT06664749
- Testing
- Three stair position pillow group, Positioning material group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harran University
Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy
Teeth and Jaw Misalignment in Patients Suffering From Congenital Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy
Patients suffering from congenital fourth cranial nerve palsy may have misalignment of jaws as well as teeth due to head tilt in childhood.
- Trial name
- IVPareseZahn (NCT02149355)
- Testing
- teeth molding
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Comparing Head And Neck Endoscopy in Healthy Patients
Comparing Head and Neck Endoscopy Procedures
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy planning is based on CT images, with tumour volumes defined on this volumetric information data set.
- Trial name
- NCT01181362
- Testing
- Endoscopy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto