Clinical trials: Physiotherapy
Osteoarthritis
Group Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
Pain management is a priority for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system, and knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a main cause of chronic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01058304
- Testing
- Group Physical Therapy for Knee OA, Individual Physical Therapy for Knee OA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Mechanical Ventilation, Critical Illness
Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
This is a randomized controlled trial to compare propofol to dexmedetomidine for prolonged sedation (> 24 hours) in critically ill patients who require mechanical ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT01059929
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Propofol, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
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
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Therapeutic Effect of Two Muscle Strengthening Programs in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Introduction: The patellofemoral pain syndrome (SPF) is one of the most frequent pathologies generated by the knee joint. Conservative treatment with physiotherapy exercises reduces pain and improves functional capacity in the…
- Trial name
- NCT04011436
- Testing
- Strengthening program
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia
HIV, AIDS
Lower Extremity Splinting to Manage Pain and Sleep Disturbances Associated With HIV/AIDS Related Peripheral Neuropathy
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY? The investigators want to know if wearing a pair of splints at night works to bring the pain down and help you sleep better (in people living with HIV/AIDS related neuropathy).
- Conditions
- HIV, AIDS, Peripheral Neuropathy, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01419314
- Testing
- Splinting application to the lower extremities, Splint liner application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Gait Disorders
ActiveStep Comparative Effectiveness Trial
The investigators are conducting a multi-center randomized prospective trial comparing a standard physical therapy gait and balance program with a gait and balance program that includes the ActiveStep™ treadmill.
- Trial name
- RACE (NCT01006967)
- Testing
- ActiveStep Treadmill, Physical Therapy
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 506 people
- Sponsor
- Jon D. Lurie
Stroke
Motor Control Physical Therapist Support Stroke
The purpose of this study is to systematically determine the effect of unnecessary physical therapist assistance in individuals after stroke during the practice of an upper limb task on an individual's task performance and their…
- Trial name
- NCT04856527
- Testing
- Physical therapist support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Fasciitis, Plantar
Efficacy of Dry Needling in Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of pain on the underside of the heel. About 10% to 20% of the population suffer once during their lifetime.
- Trial name
- NCT02467465
- Testing
- Physical therapy modalities, Invasive Physical therapy modalities
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Stroke
The General Use of Robots in Stroke Recovery: the Anklebot
The purpose of this study is to determine if isolated robot-assisted training of the ankle joint improves chronic hemiparetic gait in patients after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02249832
- Testing
- seated robot-assisted ankle therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Lateral Epicondylitis
Trial of Blood Flow Restriction Plus Physical Therapy vs. Physical Therapy Alone for Lateral Epicondylitis
Open label randomized controlled trial comparing evidenced based physical/occupational therapy vs. physical/occupational therapy including blood flow restriction tourniquet in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow).
- Trial name
- NCT03978897
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction tourniquet, Evidence based physical/occupational therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Low Back Pain
Effects and Mechanisms of Specific Trunk Exercises in Low Back Pain
Low back pain affects 80% of Americans at some time during their lives. Although recovery usually occurs within 6 months, there is a 50% recurrence within one year's time.
- Trial name
- NCT01611792
- Testing
- Stabilization exercise protocol, Strength and conditioning exercise protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont
Proximal Humeral Fractures
Comparison of Early and Late Therapy for Adults With Non-Operatively Treated Proximal Humerus Fractures
The purpose of the study is to compare two common ways of rehabilitating after proximal humerus fractures treated non-operatively.
- Trial name
- NCT00438633
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Surgery, Cardiac
Contract-Relax (CR) Technique in the Management of Diaphragmatic Paresis After Cardiac Surgery
Postoperative respiratory complications are common complications of patients after cardiac surgery and increase morbidity and mortality and hospital length of stay.
- Trial name
- COREDIA (NCT05068219)
- Testing
- Usual physical therapy, Contract-Relax technique
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- CMC Ambroise Paré
Multiple Myeloma
Health Through Activity: A Pilot Study of a Rehabilitation Intervention for People Living With Multiple Myeloma
The purpose of this study is to explore whether a structured program can help reduce the challenges of decreased physical functioning and quality of life for participants with multiple myeloma by providing a customized exercise…
- Trial name
- NCT05700747
- Testing
- Health Through Activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- MGH Institute of Health Professions
Knee Osteoarthritis
Physical Therapy Versus Internet-Based Exercise Training for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of standard physical therapy and an internet-based exercise program for people with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
- Trial name
- PATH-IN (NCT02312713)
- Testing
- Internet Based Exercise Training, Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Pain
Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome With Lidocaine Injection and Physical Therapy.
Background: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) of the shoulder girdle and cervical region is a common musculoskeletal problem that is often chronic or recurrent.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Pain, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01250184
- Testing
- Physical therapy, Lidocaine injection, Lidocaine injection + physical therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Colombia
- Volunteers
- 127 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Grupo Rehabilitacion en Salud
Stroke
Adjunct Low Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation With Physiotherapy Enhance Upper Extremity Function Restoration
Stroke is the leading cause of function disability or impairment. Non-promising functional return from upper limb rehabilitation has been reported.
- Trial name
- NCT02490371
- Testing
- Low frequency rTMS, structured physiotherapy upper limb training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Physical Therapy
The Effect of Various Strength Training Protocols in ACL Reconstructed Participants
The purpose of the study is to determine how two different blood flow restriction training programs used in conjunction with standard rehabilitation affect leg strength.
- Trial name
- NCT03364647
- Testing
- Arm A - blood flow restriction training, Arm B - standard of care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Brian W. Noehren
Low Back Pain, Chronic Pain
Optimize Low Back Pain
The objective of this study is to improve health care for patients with chronic LBP and increase the likelihood that patients obtain outcomes that matter most to them.
- Trial name
- OPTIMIZE (NCT03859713)
- Testing
- Physical Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 749 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Chronic Low-back Pain
Digital Care Program for Chronic Low Back Pain
New ways of delivering care are much needed to address chronic low back pain. Crucially, these need to: a) address the three pillars of care to achieve good and sustained clinical outcomes; b) overcome barriers to access; c)…
- Trial name
- NCT04808141
- Testing
- Digital program, Conventional physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Sword Health, SA