Clinical trials: Pediatric Physical Exam
Sialorrhea, Spastic Cerebral Palsy (sCP)
Effect of SCS Technique on Oromotor Skills in Children With CP
This study evaluates the clinical efficacy of the Strain Counter-Strain (SCS) technique on improving oromotor functions in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
- Conditions
- Sialorrhea, Spastic Cerebral Palsy (sCP), Strain Counterstrain Technique, Oral Motor Functions
- Trial name
- NCT07516860
- Testing
- Strain Counter-Strain (SCS), Designed Oral Motor Program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Childhood Obesity
Healthy Kids I-PAL
Up to 30 parent/child dyads will be recruited to participate in an m-Health intervention (delivered over smartphone, iPad/Tablet, or desktop/laptop) to promote healthy behaviors and healthy weight among children and their parents.
- Trial name
- NCT03297541
- Testing
- m-health approach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Obesity
Smart Heart Trial: Structured Lifestyle Intervention for Overweight and Obese Youth With Operated Heart Defects
This study is to assess whether a lifestyle intervention with diet, exercise and counselling in young patients will have a positive influence on their weight and overall well-being.
- Trial name
- SHT (NCT02980393)
- Testing
- Lifestyle intervention
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Kambiz Norozi
Neuromotor Impairments
Physical Therapy for Montana Children With NMD Using Hippotherapy and the Equine Environment
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to determine if physical therapy incorporating horses can improve the motor skills of the arms in children 6-17 years old with neuromotor disorders (such as cerebral palsy, spinal muscular…
- Trial name
- NCT06887647
- Testing
- Physical Therapy Using Hippotherapy and the Equine Environment, Standard Play-Based Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Montana
Diet Modification, Physical Activity
Latino Fathers Promoting Healthy Youth Behaviors
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Latino parent-focused education that combines enhancing parent engagement, building quality parent-child relationships, promoting healthy eating and physical activity, and…
- Conditions
- Diet Modification, Physical Activity, Parenting, Adolescent Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT03469752
- Testing
- Parent education classes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Obesity, Childhood
A Mobile Phone App to Promote Healthy Diet and Physical Activity in 2.5-year-olds
Childhood obesity is still a major global health issue. The preschool age (2-5 years) has been identified as a critical period to intervene, Mobile technology (mHealth) has been successful for weight loss and behavior changes in…
- Trial name
- NCT04147039
- Testing
- MINISTOP 2.0
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 552 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Bronchiolitis
Mucociliary Clearance Techniques in Moderate Bronchiolitis
Acute viral bronchiolitis (BE) is an inflammatory disease of the lower respiratory tract, with a viral etiology, where the respiratory syncytial virus is the most prevalent agent.
- Trial name
- NCT04553822
- Testing
- Assisted autogenous drainage group (DAA), Group prolonged slow expiration (ELPr), Control group (CG)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Guadarrama Hospital
Physical Health
iMOVE: Virtual Reality PT Versus Traditional PT
This pragmatic, crossover, randomized controlled study evaluates the efficacy of virtual reality assisted physical therapy (VRPT) for improving the physical activity of hospitalized children as compared to traditional physical…
- Trial name
- iMOVE (NCT05876156)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Physical Therapy, Traditional Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Congenital Heart Disease
The Effects of Telerehabilitation and Exercise Training in Pediatric Arrhythmia Patients With Pacemakers
There is no study evaluating online exercise training and results in children with pacemakers. This study investigates the effects of group exercise training performed via computer online videoconferencing in pediatric arrhythmia…
- Trial name
- NCT05454501
- Testing
- Exercise Training, Patient Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Obesity, Pediatric
Investigating the Efficacy of a Mobile App Intervention to Change Youth and Their Families' Health Behaviours
This study is the second of three sub-studies aimed at evaluating the outcomes of the Living Green and Healthy for Teens (LiGHT) program, delivered through the Aim2Be app (v2.2).
- Trial name
- NCT03651284
- Testing
- Aim2Be app with Live Coach + Fitbit + BMI tracking tools, Aim2Be app waitlist + Canadian Health Recommendations + Fitbit + BMI tracking tools, then flip to Aim2Be app with Virtual Coach + Fitbit + BMI tracking tools
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Pediatric Obesity, Pediatric Overweight
BasketballRx: Game Changing Health
The goal of this study is to learn if BasketballRx, a basketball and health program, works well for children and teens who are overweight or have obesity.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Obesity, Pediatric Overweight, Anxiety, Depression Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07778433
- Testing
- BasketballRx
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Obesity in Childhood
The Baby Act Trial (BAT): a Multimodal Lifestyle Intervention
Childhood obesity is increasing, particularly among Hispanics. Rapid weight gain during childhood increases the risk of obesity in childhood and in adulthood, also increasing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and…
- Trial name
- BAT (NCT03517891)
- Testing
- WIC+
- Where
- Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 530 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Puerto Rico
HSCT, Pediatric Cancer
Neurocognitive Deficit After Paediatric Transplantation: Understanding the Role of Environment and Physical Function
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a potentially life-saving treatment for children with relapsed or resistant leukemia and other life-threatening hematological and hereditary disorders.
- Conditions
- HSCT, Pediatric Cancer, Pediatric Patients, Late Effect
- Trial name
- NATURE (NCT07408713)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
Sleep, Physical Activity and Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms in Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
Most youth with MS experience symptoms such as depression and fatigue. In addition, cognitive issues, especially with attention and memory occur frequently.
- Trial name
- NCT03067025
- Testing
- Actigraphy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Hematopoetic Stem Cell Transplantation
Physical Exercise Therapy in Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation
The purpose of this randomized controlled two-part study examines the effects of a structured sports intervention before, during and after hematopoetic stem cell transplantation (hsct) in children and adolescents.
- Trial name
- BISON (NCT01575704)
- Testing
- Exercise, Mental Training
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital
Obesity, Childhood, Physical Activity
Fit 5 Kids Screen Time Reduction Curriculum for Latino Preschoolers
Childhood obesity and metabolic risk are at record high levels in the US, and Latino children are at very high risk. This project will test an intervention called Fit 5 Kids, designed for Latino preschoolers to decrease their…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Childhood, Physical Activity, Nutrition
- Trial name
- Fit5Kids (NCT03575884)
- Testing
- Screen Time Reduction Curriculum
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Core Stability Exercises vs Hippotherapy for Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is associated with impaired balance and trunk control, which affect functional mobility and independence. This randomized clinical trial compares the effects of core stability exercises versus hippotherapy, both…
- Trial name
- NCT07851701
- Testing
- core stability exercises, hippotherapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Childhood Obesity, Physical Inactivity
The Halland Obesity Municipal Effort for Children
A retrospective study to investigate the method called The Halland Obesity Municipal Effort for children. All children participating in the intervention since the start of this specific method will be eligible for inclusion.
- Conditions
- Childhood Obesity, Physical Inactivity, Physical Activity, BMI
- Trial name
- NCT05254938
- Testing
- The Halland Obesity Municipal Effort for children
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 141 people
- Sponsor
- Göteborg University
Childhood Obesity, Physical Activity
The Effects of Group Exercise and Basketball on Obese Children
This study aimed to compare the effects of group exercises under physiotherapist control and basketball program on body composition and motor skills of obese children.
- Trial name
- NCT03245164
- Testing
- Physiotherapy group exercises, Basketball program
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Pneumonia
Accuracy of Clinical and Diagnostic Studies for Pneumonia in Children
Pneumonia continues to be a leading cause of death in children under five years of age worldwide. Many studies have evaluated clinical signs and symptoms that may predict pneumonia.
- Trial name
- NCT03630380
- Testing
- Clinical History, Physical Exam Findings, Laboratory Findings
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Patan Academy of Health Sciences