Clinical trials: Physiotherapy
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
Chikungunya Fever
Effects of Auriculotherapy on Pain and Functional Capacity of Individuals With Chikungunya Fever
Chikungunya fever is an acute viral disease, transmitted by the mosquito (Aedes aegypti), that triggers pain and disabling rheumatic manifestations.
- Trial name
- NCT03090685
- Testing
- True auriculotherapy with seeds
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Ceara
Low Back Pain, Chronic Pain
Cognitive Muscular Therapy for Low Back Pain
The primary aim of this study is to adapt Cognitive Muscular Therapy so that it can be used to manage chronic low back pain. A secondary aim is to understand the potential therapeutic benefit of this intervention.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Muscle Tightness
- Trial name
- CMT-LBP (NCT05611476)
- Testing
- Cognitive Muscular Therapy for low back pain
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Salford
Low Back Pain, Chronic Pain
Nonpharmacologic Pain Management in FQHC Primary Care Clinics
The goal of this study is to improve pain management and reduce opioid reliance for patients with chronic back pain in Utah Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
- Trial name
- BeatPain Utah (NCT04923334)
- Testing
- Brief Pain Teleconsult, Telehealth Physical Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Healthy
Impact of Foot Mobility Techniques on Balance and Pressure in Young Adults
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of specific foot mobility techniques on functional and biomechanical parameters of the foot in young adults aged 18 to 24 years.
- Trial name
- NCT06817798
- Testing
- Specific foot mobility
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, Politécnico e Universitário
Knee Osteoarthritis
The Efficacy of Exercise and Alternative Applications of NMES on Pain and Function in Patients With Knee OA
The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy of exercise and different size electrodes of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) applications on pain, range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, function status and…
- Trial name
- NCT03571698
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Flat Feet, Surgery
Return To Sport Activities in Patients Surgically Treated For Flat Foot in Paeditric Age
The SURGERY of arthrosis of the subtalar joint, carried out between 9 and 12 years of age, the aim is to restore and maintain the physiological alignment between the talus and the calcaneus during bone maturation.
- Conditions
- Flat Feet, Surgery, Sports Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- CSSPORT (NCT04269421)
- Testing
- calcaneo-stop: arthrosis of the subtalar joint
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Frail Elderly
Effectiveness of a Program Using Video Games Associated With Conventional Physiotherapy in Physical Functioning in Frail Elderly Compared to Conventional Physiotherapy
Frailty is a highly prevalent condition, reaching approximately 7% to 30% of older adults aged from 65 up to 80 years [2]. Although exercises seemed to be beneficial for the frail elders, there is still insufficient evidence to…
- Trial name
- NCT02333214
- Testing
- Exergames and conventional physiotherapy, Conventional physiotherapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Cidade de Sao Paulo
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Impact of Long-Term Schroth Exercises on Scoliosis Severity and Quality of Life in Braced AIS Individuals
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) affects individuals aged 10 to 18, leading to spinal deformity and vertebral rotation. The Schroth exercise method, combined with brace usage, has shown promise in reducing the Cobb angle and…
- Trial name
- NCT06500806
- Testing
- Scroth and brace, Brace
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- International Hellenic University
Hip Fractures, Stroke
Feasibility of the Geriatric Activation Program Pellenberg With Caregiver Involvement
This interventional study aims to see if involving caregivers as exercise partners with the physiotherapist throughout in-hospital geriatric rehabilitation and the first six weeks following discharge is feasible.
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Stroke, Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT05419284
- Testing
- GAPP+Care, +Care, Observation of GAPP+Care
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Cystic Fibrosis
Effects of AD on VI in Patients With CF
This study will investigate the effects of a chest physiotherapy manual technique (autogenic drainage) on ventilation inhomogeneity in patients with cystic fibrosis. Lung clearance index (LCI) is the primary outcome
- Trial name
- NCT03655249
- Testing
- Autogenic drainage, Aerosoltherapy
- Where
- Belgium
- Sponsor
- Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Multiple Sclerosis
Neuromodulation in MS Using Translingual Stimulation
The overarching aim of this study is to examine if there is additional benefit to adding trans-lingual electrical stimulation to physiotherapy aimed at improving walking and balance in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Trial name
- NeuroMSTraLS (NCT05275049)
- Testing
- PT plus translingual stimulation device, PT plus translingual stimulation control device
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Femoroacetabular Impingement
A Physical Therapy Program Versus Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement: Randomized Clinical Trial
The purpose of this study is to compare the outcomes for patients that receive two different treatments used for FAI (Femoroacetabular Impingement).
- Trial name
- NCT01993615
- Testing
- Arthroscopic Surgery, Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Madigan Army Medical Center
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
Knee Joint Position Sense
Cold Water Immersion Does Not Reduce Knee Joint Position Sense in Healthy Participants: a Randomised Cross-over Trial
The aim of this project is to assess the effect of cold water immersion on knee joint re-positional sense in healthy subjects. Cryotherapy, in the form of cold water immersion, had previously been shown to improve athletic…
- Trial name
- NCT00996398
- Testing
- Tepid water immersion
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Limerick
Osteoarthritis, Knee
The Effect of Cryotherapy in Pain Control, Function and Quality of Life in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis
The purpose of this study is to verify the effect of cryotherapy in pain control, function and quality of life in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT02725047
- Testing
- Cryotherapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Osteoarthritis of Knee, Osteoarthritis Of Hip
Mobile Technology to Support Physical Therapy Exercise
Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S, particularly in older adults. Exercise is an evidence-based treatment option that improves pain and disability outcomes in adults with osteoarthritis, but adherence to…
- Trial name
- MyTherEx (NCT03428893)
- Testing
- Mobile Application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont
Critical Illness, ICU Acquired Weakness
Optimised Nutritional Therapy and Early Physiotherapy in Long Term ICU Patients (NutriPhyT Trial)
Due to medical advances and quality of care, mortality in adult intensive care units (ICUs) has decreased significantly in recent years, leading to a significant increase in the number of patients with high rehabilitation needs…
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, ICU Acquired Weakness, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- NutriPhyT (NCT05865314)
- Testing
- Optimisation of nutrition therapy coupled with early mobilisation, Standard care
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- HEIDEGGER CP
Achilles Tendinopathy
Shockwave, Photobiomodulation, and Physical Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn more about and compare the effectiveness of standard of care (SOC) physical therapy (PT), PT with photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT; low-level laser therapy), PT with shockwave therapy…
- Trial name
- NCT05751785
- Testing
- Physical Therapy, Shockwave Therapy, Photobiomodulation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation Research for Operational Readiness
Respiratory Insufficiency
Effect of Physiotherapy Methods on Functional and Respiratory Outcomes in ICU Patients With Respiratory Failure
The aim of the biomedical study is to assess the changes in functional and qualitative indicators of critically ill patients with respiratory failure by applying different physiotherapy methods.
- Trial name
- NCT06912308
- Testing
- Active Physiotherapy, Passive Physiotherapy
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Laura Rutkauskienė