Clinical trials: Postural
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
Vestibular Disorder, Dizziness
Head-Mounted Vibrotactile Prosthesis for Patients With Chronic Postural Instability
The goal of this study is to evaluate a tactile prosthesis that provide individuals who have demonstrated chronic imbalance with help to maintain a correct sense of orientation with respect to the gravity and improve posture…
- Trial name
- BALCAP (NCT03330262)
- Testing
- BALCAP prosthesis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Barron Associates, Inc.
Dizziness, Brain Injury
Vestibular Consequences of Blast-related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
The purpose of this project is to determine the effects of mild traumatic brain injury and blast exposure on the inner ear balance and central nervous systems.
- Trial name
- NCT01021137
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Back Pain, Postural Low Back Pain
Upright Back Posture Device Study
This is a randomized controlled study to determine if patients between the ages of 18-50 years, with posture related low back pain, who use the Upright device demonstrate improved pain control and self perception of posture…
- Conditions
- Back Pain, Postural Low Back Pain, Lower Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03769246
- Testing
- Upright Go Device, Ergonomic Handout
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effect of Virtual Reality-based Training on Balance and Walking in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effect of short-term (3 days/week for 2 weeks) Virtual Reality (VR) active video gaming intervention on static and dynamic balance, versus traditional balance training exercises…
- Trial name
- NCT06023563
- Testing
- Virtual reality active video gaming using Nintendo switch sports, Standard physical therapy balance exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Cystic Fibrosis
Clinical Effects of Exercise Program Added to Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of postural exercise program added to pulmonary rehabilitation program on quality of life, exercise tolerance and postural stability in children with Cystic Fibrosis.
- Trial name
- NCT03295201
- Testing
- Active cycle of breathing techniques (ACBT), Postural Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Stroke, Stroke, Acute
A Multisite Exploration of Balance Perturbations With and Without Body Weight Support
ZeroG is an FDA-listed robotic body weight support system (BWSS). Mounted on an overhead track, patients are fitted in a harness system tethered to said track, and are able to practice gait and balance activities without the risk…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke, Acute, Balance; Distorted, Balance; Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT05110300
- Testing
- Body weight support system control group, Body weight support system with balance perturbations
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Gaylord Hospital, Inc
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Dietary Sodium's Effect on Urinary Sodium and Dopamine Excretion in Patients With Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
Patients with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) may not adequately expand their plasma volume in response to a high sodium diet.
- Trial name
- NCT01563107
- Testing
- Plasma Volume, Exercise Capacity Test - Bicycle, Posture Study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Cerebral Palsy, Postural; Defect
The Effect of Dynamic Elastomeric Fabric Orthosis (DEFO) on Sitting Balance and Gross Manuel Dexterity in Cerebral Palsy
To evaluate the effects and feasibility of lycra based compression garment called Stabilizing Pressure Input Orthosis (SPIO) vest on posture and balance during sitting and gross manuel dexterity, parent satisfaction with the…
- Trial name
- NCT03191552
- Testing
- SPIO, conventional exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Falls, Balance
Toileting at Night in Older Adults: Light to Maximize Balance, Minimize Insomnia
To examine the change in balance that occurs in older individuals when exposed to different colored lights at night.
- Conditions
- Falls, Balance, Insomnia, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT01350505
- Testing
- White light exposure, Dim white light exposure, Very dim white light exposure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke
Fall-recovery Training for Those With Chronic Stroke and Low Falls Self-efficacy
Chronic stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. Post-stroke health is negatively impacted by two interrelated factors-a substantial risk of falls and limited walking activity.
- Trial name
- NCT04112173
- Testing
- perturbation-based fall-recovery training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Postural Kyphosis, Thoracic Region
Physical Therapy Treatment Once a Month Versus Once a Week for Posture Improvement in Children and Adolescents
This study is design in a clinical setting for testing whether physical therapy treatment that includes postural awareness exercises for strength flexibility and endurance is improving low back pain and postural behavior.
- Trial name
- NCT03046472
- Testing
- Physical Therapy treatment for Postural Behavior
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assuta Hospital Systems
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Efficacy and Safety Study of Efgartigimod in Adults With Post-COVID-19 POTS
The study aims to investigate the safety, tolerability, efficacy, pharmacodynamics (PD), pharmacokinetics (PK), and immunogenicity of efgartigimod compared to placebo in participants with post-COVID-19 postural orthostatic…
- Trial name
- POTS (NCT05633407)
- Testing
- Efgartigimod
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- argenx
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
The Renin-Aldosterone Axis in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine the role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone in the pathophysiology of postural tachycardia syndrome, and to provide an insight about the disease process in this disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT00962949
- Testing
- Angiotensin II
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patient Positioning in EOS System®
The EOS® imaging system, a new imaging modality which offers low dose, weight bearing and full body X-ray imaging, requires a new standing position where patients put their hands and forearms on the wall vertically for stability.
- Trial name
- NCT02269657
- Testing
- EOS® imaging system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Post-COVID Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Open Label Extension of Efgartigimod in Adults With Post-COVID-19 POTS
The OLE study aims to investigate the safety, efficacy, pharmacodynamics (PD), pharmacokinetics (PK), and immunogenicity of efgartigimod in participants with post-COVID-19 postural orthostatic.
- Trial name
- POTS (NCT05918978)
- Testing
- Efgartigimod
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- argenx
Accidental Fall, Postural Balance
Standing Balance as the Fifth Vital Sign in Clinical Setting
This 18-month prospective, observational study involving real world data will determine if the use of a standing scale that delivers a quantitative measure of standing balance along with weight (balance + weight) in place of a…
- Conditions
- Accidental Fall, Postural Balance, Clinical Decision-making
- Trial name
- NCT04139642
- Testing
- SimpleSway
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Stroke
A Novel Strategy to Decrease Fall Incidence Post-Stroke
Approximately 15,000 Veterans are hospitalized for stroke each year with new cases costing an estimated $111 million for acute inpatient, $75 million for post-acute inpatient, and $88 million for follow-up care over 6 months…
- Trial name
- BLAST (NCT02688777)
- Testing
- Backward Walking Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Dizziness, Vertigo
Sensory Training for Visual Motion Sickness
This is a preliminary study to determine the reliability and validity of new tests of orientation and balance, as well as to test the effects of a new treatment for visually induced dizziness.
- Conditions
- Dizziness, Vertigo, Motion Sickness
- Trial name
- NCT04420949
- Testing
- Sensory re-weighting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
IVIG (Gamunex-C) Treatment Study for POTS Subjects
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the symptomatic benefits of immunomodulatory treatment with IVIG for POTS (postural tachycardia syndrome) patients with evidence of autoimmunity.
- Trial name
- iSTAND (NCT03919773)
- Testing
- IVIG, Albumin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center