Clinical trials: Physiotherapy
Breastfeeding, Ankyloglossia
Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Breastfeeding Difficulties
The objective of this randomized, single-blind clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of two treatments (Myofunctional Therapy and breastfeeding sessions) in infants who have difficulty breastfeeding during the first week of…
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding, Ankyloglossia, Lactation Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT05843279
- Testing
- Myofunctional therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Almeria
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
ESWT vs Conventional Physical Therapy in Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) with conventional physical therapy in patients with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS).
- Trial name
- NCT07243327
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), TENS; Hot Pack; Ultrasound
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Stroke, Facial Palsy
Exteroceptive Stimulation for Facial Palsy After Stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide and frequently results in central facial palsy, which manifests as facial asymmetry, impaired muscle control, and reduced functional ability.
- Trial name
- ES-FP (NCT07568769)
- Testing
- Exteroceptive Stimulation, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Frail Elderly, Exercise Therapy
A Multi-component Intervention in Frail Community-dwelling Older People
This study evaluates if a multi-component intervention, respecting the characteristics of frail older person and increasing intensity and challenge of exercises according to frail older person capacity/evolution will induce…
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy Techniques
- Trial name
- MIF (NCT02918682)
- Testing
- Exercise - FIRST PHASE, Exercise - SECOND PHASE, Exercise - FOURTH PHASE
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Cardiovascular Diseases
Rehabilitation With Exercises in Cardiovascular Diseases
INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular diseases are the main causes of death in Brazil and in the world, associated with a large number of people with physical disabilities and disability, significantly burdening public health…
- Trial name
- NCT03771573
- Testing
- Physical exercise, monitoring
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba
Trigger Finger
Effectiveness of Non-surgical Interventions for the Trigger Finger: a Randomized Clinical Trial
The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of therapeutic modalities (paraffin, ultrasound and orthotics) versus corticosteroid injection for trigger finger.
- Trial name
- NCT02972879
- Testing
- Therapeutic modalities: Orthotic (Group 1), Therapeutic modalities: LLLT (Group 2), Therapeutic modalities: Paraffin (Group 3)
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Beatriz Sernajoto Cristiani Pedro
Cerebral Palsy
Do Core Stability Exercise Classes Help Children With Cerebral Palsy Improve Their Balance
This study aims to determine if participation in a core stability physiotherapy group programme can improve the balance of children with cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT02351596
- Testing
- Physiotherapy Core Stability Group Programme, Control Group
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Chronic Low-back Pain
Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization on Pain, Posture, and Quality of Life in Chronic Low Back Pain
This study aims to evaluate the effects of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercises on individuals experiencing chronic non-specific low back pain for at least six months.
- Trial name
- NCT06807710
- Testing
- DNS Group, Control Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Viral Bronchiolitis
Respiratory Physical Therapy on the Cardiac Autonomic Modulation Paediatric Patients
The present study investigated the influence of respiratory affections on the heart rate variability (HRV) of paediatric patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01354561
- Testing
- Respiratory physical therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effectiveness of Aerobic Exercises on the Autistic Children
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder manifesting stereotypic behaviors and problem in communication and social interaction.
- Trial name
- NCT05067361
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Ball Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Low Back Pain
Corticospinal and Motor Behavior Responses After Physical Therapy Intervention in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain.
This study aims to 1) determine the immediate effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on corticospinal excitability, lumbar multifidus muscle (LM) activation, as well as lumbar stability in patients with chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT05156242
- Testing
- Active-tDCS priming MCE, NMES priming MCE, Conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Shoulder Pain
Individual Versus Group-based Exercise Rehabilitation for Shoulder Disorders: a Randomised Controlled Trial
Degenerative shoulder disorders are frequent in the Danish population and often cause disability and sick leave. After hospital discharge patients are often referred to physiotherapy rehabilitation as part of the treatment, and…
- Trial name
- NCT03055117
- Testing
- Group-based exercise rehabilitation, Individual exercise rehabilitation, Home exercise
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Regional Hospital West Jutland
Shoulder Pain
Study of Strengthening Exercises and Improving Movement for Painful Shoulders in Adults With Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to conduct research to see if we can help people who have a spinal cord injury and shoulder pain to decrease the pain in the shoulders.
- Trial name
- NCT00461474
- Testing
- Shoulder strengthening exercises, Movement Optimization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Mechanical Ventilation Weaning
Progressive Pressure Support Reduction as Inspiratory Muscle Endurance Training in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Mechanical ventilation causes rapid diaphragm muscle atrophy, detectable within 18 hours of ventilator support, which is a major contributor to weaning failure and prolonged ICU stay.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Muscle Weakness, Mechanical Ventilation Weaning, Physiotherapy, Endurance Training
- Trial name
- inspira-rct (NCT07689110)
- Testing
- Progressive Pressure Support Reduction (IRT-PS), Standard ICU Care
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Santiago de Compostela
Hemophilia
Myofascial Therapy in Patients With Hemophilic Arthropathy
Designing a treatment protocol using myofascial therapy for the treatment of pain and restrictions on mobility in patients with hemophilic arthropathy of the knee and ankle.
- Trial name
- He-Fascial (NCT02433782)
- Testing
- Myofascial therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Degenerated Cervical Spine, Spinal Diseases
Evaluation and Physical Therapy for Patients With Degenerated Cervical Spine
The specific aims are as follows: 1. To investigate the degree of impairment, such as range, proprioception, sensation, and electromyography (EMG) pattern of healthy, older subjects. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00162890
- Testing
- Therapeutic exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSPA)
Effects of Yoga Therapy in Rehabilitation Compared to Physiotherapy in Moderate Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSPA)
A few studies have evaluated the effectiveness of yoga therapy in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSPA). On the other hand, studies conducted in other chronic rheumatisms such as low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis or…
- Trial name
- YOKISPA (NCT06083090)
- Testing
- Yogatherapy, Physiotherapy
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Chronic Neck Pain, Non-specific Neck Pain
Effects of Different Myofascial Release Techniques on Function in Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
This single-center, three-arm randomized controlled trial compares the effects of different myofascial release techniques, combined with a structured exercise program, on functional outcomes in individuals with chronic…
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain, Non-specific Neck Pain, Myofascial Trigger Points, Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck
- Trial name
- MFR / CNNP (NCT07694882)
- Testing
- Hot Pack, Conventional TENS, Structured Exercise Program
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Strain of Gastrocnemius Muscle (Diagnosis), Diathermy Plate Burn
Energy Transfer Therapy in Treatment of Medial Gastrocnemius
This study develops the effects of Capacitive and Resistive Energy Transfer Therapy (TECAR) on medial gastrocnemius using thermographic cameras, algometry and lunge tests, in a pre-post study with basketball players using a…
- Conditions
- Strain of Gastrocnemius Muscle (Diagnosis), Diathermy Plate Burn, Thermography, Sports Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT04325750
- Testing
- TECAR Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
Sedentary Lifestyle, Physical Activity
Coach2Move: Sustainable in Daily Practice
Implementation of a previously shown (cost-)effective physical therapeutic treatment strategy for community-dwelling older adults.
- Conditions
- Sedentary Lifestyle, Physical Activity, Frail Elderly Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03212859
- Testing
- Coach2Move, Usual Care
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 292 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center