Clinical trials: Physical Therapy Techniques
Traumatic Brain Injury
The Impact of Yoga-based Physical Therapy for Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury
This study aims to explore if a yoga-based physical therapy session would promote improved (increased) heart rate variability in subjects with traumatic brain injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT03701594
- Testing
- Yoga-based physical therapy group, Seated Rest, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Gout
Validation Study of Physical Measurement of Tophi
The purpose of this study is to determine the inter- and intra-rater reproducibility of direct physical measurement of tophus nodules in subjects with gout.
- Trial name
- NCT00175006
- Testing
- Measurement of Tophi to validate procedure
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Among Frail Elderly
Chronic kidney disease is a common diagnosis in the elderly population and it is associated with significant morbidity and health care costs. The prevalence rates increase with age to about 40% for adults aged > 65 years.
- Trial name
- FRED-CKD (NCT02351349)
- Testing
- multidisciplinary intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Sameena Iqbal
Low Back Pain
Effectiveness of Core Stabilization Exercise in Patients With Subacute Non-Specific Low Back Pain
The purpose of this study is to examines the effectiveness of Core stabilization exercise on pain intensity at rest, functional disability, lumbar movement and ability to perform repositioning tasks (joint position sense) in…
- Trial name
- CSENSLBP (NCT02645760)
- Testing
- Core stabilization exercise, Conventional treatment
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Khon Kaen University
Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia
Constraint-induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and Bimanual Training (HABIT) in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
A randomized control trial of bimanual training. The protocols have been developed at Columbia University to be child friendly and draws upon our experience since 1997 with constraint-induced movement therapy in children with…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia, Children, Pediatric
- Trial name
- NCT00305006
- Testing
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT), Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy (HABIT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Teachers College, Columbia University
Knee Osteoarthritis, Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
Evaluation of Utility of Ultrasound Guided iPACK Block for Knee Extension After Total Knee Arthroplasty.
The purpose of this study is to learn if using an Interspace between the Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the Knee (iPACK) injection technique (also called a "nerve block") that numbs the nerves going to the back part of the knee…
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis, Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty, Physical Therapy, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03353233
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Interspace Between the Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the Knee (iPACK) Block, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Short Term Follow-up of a Botulinum Toxin Intervention in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
This study investigates the effect of integrated Botulinum Neurotoxin A (BoNT) treatment on morphologic muscle and tendon properties, spasticity, joint stiffness, joint range of motion, muscle strength, gait and gross motor…
- Trial name
- NCT05126693
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin treatment combined with a post-BoNT intensive physical therapy period guided by individualized treatment goals.
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Parkinson Disease
Robotic Walking Device to Improve Mobility in Parkinson's Disease
This Phase II randomized controlled trial proposes to examine the impact of long-term use of a novel light-weight and wearable assistive robotic device, called the Honda Walking Assist (HWA) device, to improve mobility in the…
- Trial name
- NCT03751371
- Testing
- Training with HWA device, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Acne Vulgaris
A Study of Different Use Regimens Using Two Acne Treatments
A study to determine if using 2 acne products in the morning is as safe and efficacious as using one product in the morning and one product in the evening.
- Trial name
- NCT00907257
- Testing
- benzoyl peroxide wash, Tretinoin gel
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 247 people
- Sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
Chronic Constipation
Physiotherapeutic Intervention in Children With Chronic Functional Constipation
The purpose of this study is to determine whether physiotherapy is effective in the treatment of the chronic functional constipation in children.
- Trial name
- NCT00906971
- Testing
- diaphragmatic breathing, isometric training of the abdominal muscles and abdominal massage
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Osteoarthritis
Muscle Regrowth During Physical Rehabilitation and Amino Acid Supplementation
The general hypothesis is that in older adults muscle regrowth after an acute musculoskeletal stress will be positively influenced by traditional physical rehabilitation, and further enhanced by nutritional supplementation.
- Trial name
- NCT00760383
- Testing
- Essential amino acids, Alanine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oregon
Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF)
FIRE AND ICE: Comparative Study of Two Ablation Procedures in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Comparing efficacy and safety of isolation of the pulmonary veins (PV) using a Cryoballoon catheter versus a radiofrequency ablation with a ThermoCool catheter in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- NCT01490814
- Testing
- Electrical isolation of the pulmonary veins, Electrical isolation of pulmonary veins
- Where
- 19 sites in Czechia, France and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 769 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions
Parkinson Disease
Walking and mHealth to Increase Participation in Parkinson Disease
Identifying effective ways to improve function, slow decline and reduce disability is a high priority for people living with Parkinson disease and other chronic conditions.
- Trial name
- WHIPPD (NCT03517371)
- Testing
- mHealth delivered exercise program, Exercise only
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Left Ventricular Dysfunction Post Myocardial Infarction
Patient's Management Receiving Eplerenone Therapy
On a population of patients followed by an office-based cardiologist and treated with eplerenone, the objectives of the survey are: To describe the characteristics of the population treated.
- Trial name
- PERGAME (NCT01440049)
- Testing
- Prospective Observational
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Acetabular Labrum Tear, Femoro Acetabular Impingement
Arthroscopic Labral Repair Versus Physical Therapy for Tears of the Acetabular Labrum
Tears of the acetabular labrum appear to be common with the prevalence of asymptomatic tears in the general population approaching 66% and 70% based on cadaveric dissection and magnetic resonance imaging, respectively.
- Conditions
- Acetabular Labrum Tear, Femoro Acetabular Impingement, Hip Arthroscopy, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT03909178
- Testing
- Hip Arthroscopy Surgery with Acetabular Labral Repair (SPT group), Physical Therapy Focused on the Hip and Hemi-pelvis (PT group)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Art Therapy
Art and Physical Therapy in Pediatric HCT
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of a combination of art therapy (AT) and physical therapy (PT) to PT only in children undergoing hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT).
- Conditions
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Art Therapy, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT05441670
- Testing
- Art and Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Stroke, Stroke, Acute
Frequency vs Error Augmentation Training in Acute Physical Therapy Post Stroke
The Department of Physical Therapy in conjunction with the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks support for developing an evidence-based approach for the mobilization of patients…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke, Acute, Stroke, Ischemic
- Trial name
- FEAT (NCT06042179)
- Testing
- Frequent PT, Intense PT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Knee Osteoarthritis
Optimization of Synvisc-One for Knee OA
The study hypothesis is that the use of Synvisc-One will improve physical therapy compliance and performance, resulting in improved knee function and pain when compared to a group that receives a sham injection (an injection that…
- Trial name
- NCT02029703
- Testing
- Synvisc-One Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Elaine Husni
Osteoarthritis
Comparing Surgery Versus Standard Physical Therapy in Treating People With a Meniscal Tear and Osteoarthritis
There are two cartilage structures, called menisci, in each knee joint. A torn meniscus can be caused by a traumatic injury or aging-related degeneration.
- Trial name
- NCT00597012
- Testing
- Arthroscopic partial menisectomy, Standard physical therapy, Postoperative rehabilitative physical therapy
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 351 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Spinal Cord Injury
Precision Versus Endurance Training to Improve Walking After Chronic Incomplete SCI
The objective of the study was to determine the efficacy of two forms of physical therapy training, one emphasizing precise, visually guided walking over obstacles and on targets (Precision Training), the other emphasizing mass…
- Trial name
- NCT01765153
- Testing
- Endurance, Precision
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta