Clinical trials: Physical Therapy Modalities
Labor Pain
Effectiveness of Using the Swiss Ball in Birth
A randomized clinical trial will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using the Swiss Ball as a resource that reduces the length of labor time.
- Trial name
- BIRTHBALL (NCT04124835)
- Testing
- Swiss Ball, Control Grup
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Materno Infantil Prof. Fernando Figueira
Diabetes Mellitus, Kidney Disease
Impact of Antiglycemic & Immunosuppressive Therapies on NETosis in Diabetes & Kidney Disease (NETs - Neutrophil Traps)
This study aims to investigate whether new glucose-lowering medications, such as SGLT2 inhibitors (e.g., Forxiga/Jardiance) and GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., Ozempic), can reduce NETosis in diabetic patients, thereby mitigating…
- Trial name
- NETs (NCT06821919)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western Galilee Hospital-Nahariya
Scapular Dyskinesis, Cervicalgia
Global Postural Reeducation and Segmental Exercises in Patients With Scapular Dyskinesis and Cervicalgia
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of global postural reeducation relative to segmental exercises in the treatment of scapular dyskinesis with cervicalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT01568840
- Testing
- Global Postural Reeducation Group, Segmental Exercises Group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericordia de Sao Paulo
Bronchiectasis
Acute Effects of a Flutter Device and Chest Wall Compression on Respiratory System Impedance in Bronchiectasis Patients
Bronchiectasis is characterized pathologically by the abnormal and permanent dilation of bronchi caused mainly by the perpetuation of inflammation and impaired clearance of secretions.
- Trial name
- NCT02509637
- Testing
- Flutter, Chest Compression, Control
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Muscle Injury
Vacuum Myofascial Therapy Device in Treatment of Muscle Fibrosis
We present the case of a 24-year-old professional soccer player, with no personal history of interest, who came to the X-Ray diagnosis service due to severe pain in the right quadriceps muscle after a 10-month evolution of muscle…
- Trial name
- Physium (NCT04352920)
- Testing
- Experimental group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cadiz
Basketball Player
Non-invasive Neuromodulation NESA in Neuroefficiency in Basketball Players
Competitive team sports calendars are becoming increasingly compressed, generating changes in the effort-recovery cycle. Given this new situation, it seems necessary to analyze how it affects the physiological and performance…
- Trial name
- NCT04939181
- Testing
- Non-invasive Neuromodulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Stroke, Healthy
fNIRS Study of Effort-dependent Brain Activations During Pointing Movements of the Upper Limb in Post-stroke Patients and Healthy Subjects
Background: Following a stroke, as part of neurorehabilitation, the intensity of effort is important to promote neural changes and stimulate motor recovery.
- Trial name
- BIROBONIRS (NCT06116006)
- Testing
- Upper limb pointing movements in 3 experimental conditions
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinique Les Trois Soleils
Postoperative Pain, Respiratory Complication
TENS for the Treatment of Pain and Respiratory Function Following Mastopexy With Augmentation
Background: Pain after breast plastic surgery affects quality of life. Physical therapy offers effective interventions for this condition, such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).
- Trial name
- NCT06202794
- Testing
- Experimental: Experimental group
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Finis Terrae University
Saliva Altered
Application of Neuro-electrostimulation as a Treatment for Patients With Dry Mouth
Hyposalivation is a condition that has increased in frequency, primarily due to the degeneration of salivary glands caused by aging, polypharmacy, chronic or autoimmune diseases, or radiation treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT07593495
- Testing
- electrotherapy and physical therapy device
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico
Covid19, Severe Systemic Illness Respiratory Muscle Fatigue
The Effects of Multi-modality Physiotherapy in Delaying or Preventing COVID-19 Patient From Admitting to ICU
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory muscle training with COVID-19 patient, who has underlying health conditions, in order to delay or prevent them from admitting to ICU.
- Trial name
- NCT04617119
- Testing
- Threshold IMT device, Conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- DR. JASSIM ALGHAITH
Neck Pain, Musculoskeletal Diseases
Effectiveness of Scapula Mobilization on Mechanosensitivity of Upper Limb Neural Test 1 in Mechanical Neck Pain
Between 45% and 70% of the general population suffers neck pain at some point in their lives, making it one of the most frequent reasons for taking sick leave.
- Trial name
- ULNT1 (NCT04168476)
- Testing
- Interscapular muscle release or scapular mobilization technique as described by Travell and Simons., Calcaneus abduction and adduction mobilization technique
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aitor Vaquero Garrido
Early Disease Onset
Tissue and Serum Level of NLRP1, NLRP3 and Il-18 in Early Stages of mf Patients
To compare tissue and serum level of NLRP1, NLRP3 inflammasomes and Interleukin (IL)-18 in mycosis fungoids patients and normal controls.
- Trial name
- NCT06066554
- Testing
- Puva (psoralin and uva )
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Focus of the Study is Plaque and Gingival Index Score Before and After Instructions, Satisfaction Assessment of Orthodontic Patients With Both Instruction Modalities
Comparison of Traditional Instructions Vs AI Based Instructions With Customized Chat GPT as Remote Support System on Education of Orthodontic Patients
This study will assess the impact of voice instructions delivered by advance voice feature of Chat gpt followed by remote support with chatbot in form of customized chat gpt named Brace AI which is customized by principal…
- Conditions
- Focus of the Study is Plaque and Gingival Index Score Before and After Instructions, Satisfaction Assessment of Orthodontic Patients With Both Instruction Modalities, Knowledge Assessment, Recall Ability of Orthodontic Instructions With Both Modalities
- Trial name
- NCT07183111
- Testing
- Instructions given via artificial intelligence chatbot in form of voice instructions at chair side with Customized chatbot for remote home support, Control group instructions given by chair side orthodontist verbally and written pamphlet as home care support
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
Alveolitis of Jaw, Alveoli, Teeth; Inflammation
Examination of the Prevention and Treatment Modalities of Alveolitis in Relation With Impacted Teeth Surgery
In the everyday clinical practice the incidence of minor complications is approximately 15-20% of the total number of third molar removals. Alveolitis (dry socket syndrome) may arise in 30-40% of the surgical tooth removals.
- Conditions
- Alveolitis of Jaw, Alveoli, Teeth; Inflammation, Dry Socket, Impacted Third Molar Tooth
- Trial name
- AITS (NCT03741894)
- Testing
- Iodoform, Wound closure using sutures, Chlorhexidine
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pecs
Neoplasms, Physical Therapy Modalities
Impact of Physical Therapy Intervention on Foot and Ankle Function
This research study will investigate the effect of physical therapy intervention on the function of the foot and ankle in children and adolescents with cancer not involving the brain or spinal cord.
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Physical Therapy Modalities, Survivorship
- Trial name
- NCT04930406
- Testing
- Physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Humans, Young Adults
Analysis of the Effects on Human Tissues After Application of Therapeutic Modalities.
As a therapeutic modality, cryotherapy is highly used for soft tissue damage control during acute and subacute stages. Cryotherapy is able to reduce pain, inflammatory condition, muscle spasm, nerve conduction, metabolic rate…
- Conditions
- Humans, Young Adults, Health
- Trial name
- NCT03414346
- Testing
- Exclusively ice pack, Ice pack added 10% of water, Ice pack added 100% of water
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alessandro Haupenthal
Midwifery, Pregnancy
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation During Labor.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Transcutaneus Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) during the labour. TENS is a low frequency electrotherapy technique, analgesic type, generally used in musculoskeletal pathology.
- Trial name
- NCT03137251
- Testing
- TENS 1, TENS 2
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Evidence Based Practice, Stroke
Adherence to Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines Among Physical Therapists and Internship Students
The goal of this observational study is to learn about adherence to the 2024 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for Stroke Rehabilitation among Turkish physiotherapists and internship students treating post-stroke patients.
- Conditions
- Evidence Based Practice, Stroke, Physical Therapist
- Trial name
- NCT07044817
- Testing
- Stroke Rehabilitation Guideline Adherence Survey
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University