Clinical trials: Postural Assessment
Stroke, Brain Injuries
Predictive Indices of Independent Activity of Daily-living in Neurorehabilitation
Postural and balance disorders are common in neurological disorders. They are often associated with reduced mobility and fear of falling, which strongly limit independent activities of daily living (ADL), compromise the quality…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Brain Injuries, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Parkinson Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04691102
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia
Vestibular Disease
Safety and Efficacy of the BrainPort™ Balance Device to Improve Balance in Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the BrainPort™ balance device is safe and effective in the treatment of balance disorders in patients with Bilateral Vestibular Dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT00254228
- Testing
- Electrotactile sensory substitution
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Wicab
Smartphone Addiction, Postural Disorders
Smartphone Addiction, Posture and Breathing Control in University Students
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of smartphone addiction on postural problems and breathing control in healthy university students.
- Conditions
- Smartphone Addiction, Postural Disorders, Dysfunctional Breathing
- Trial name
- NCT07615322
- Testing
- Observational Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medeniyet University
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Assessment of Antibodies and Inflammatory Markers in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
In this pilot study, the investigators will test the hypothesis that patients with postural tachycardia syndrome will have an elevated percentage of functional antibodies to adrenergic receptors compared with control subjects…
- Trial name
- NCT02196376
- Testing
- History, Physical, blood draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 212 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Femoral Anteversion, Gait Disorders in Children
"Evaluation of Postural Control in Children With Increased Femoral Anteversion"
The relationship between increased femoral anteversion and postural control in healthy children has not been studied in the current literature.
- Conditions
- Femoral Anteversion, Gait Disorders in Children, Postural Control, Postural Stability
- Trial name
- NCT04181125
- Testing
- Biodex Balance System, Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Multiple Sclerosis
Impact of Core Performance on Functional Parameters in Multiple Sclerosis
Optimal trunk control relies on somatosensory, motor and musculoskeletal integrity, which is often damaged in multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Trial name
- NCT04750733
- Testing
- Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Low Back Pain, Spondylolisthesis
Rehabilitation Programs in Grade I-II Spondylolisthesis
This interventional clinical study evaluated the effectiveness of two different 4-week rehabilitation programs in older adults aged 60-75 years with radiologically confirmed grade I or II spondylolisthesis.
- Trial name
- NCT07419256
- Testing
- Kinesiotherapy, Physical Therapy, Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education
Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
Investigation of Gait, Foot Pressure Distribution and Balance in Parkinson's Patients With Motor Freezing
Parkinson's disease is characterized by cardinal motor signs such as bradykinesia, tremor, rigidity and postural instability. In addition to these findings, motor freezing, gait disorders, posture disorders, decreased arm swings…
- Trial name
- NCT05107531
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent
BSPTS and Core Stabilization Exercises in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis
This study aims to investigate the short-term effects of adding core stabilization exercises to Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) exercises in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.
- Trial name
- NCT07761260
- Testing
- BSPTS Plus Core Stabilization Exercise, BSPTS Exercise
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Cerebral Palsy
Sitting Postural Control in Infants With Cerebral Palsy
The overall goal of this research is to understand the mechanisms underlying the development of postural control in sitting using new methodology, in order to provide a scientific basis for evaluation and treatment of posture and…
- Trial name
- NCT01200927
- Testing
- Physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Neck Pain Chronic, Respiratory Function
Respiratory Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Postural Control in Chronic Neck Pain With Disability
Neck pain is a common cause of disability worldwide, especially among middle-aged women in wealthy countries. It often occurs in episodes and can become chronic, affecting physical, psychological, emotional, and social aspects of…
- Trial name
- ISU BT 1 (NCT07124455)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Postural; Defect
Investigation of Immediate Efficacy of Kinesiology Taping
Shoulder protraction is the forward tilt of the head with hyperextension of the cervical spine and is associated with lengthening of the sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT05858073
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Persistent Physical Symptoms (PPS)
CBT Plus SMC Compared to SMC for Persistent Physical Symptoms in Secondary Care (PRINCE)
Brief Summary: Persistent Physical Symptoms (PPS), also known as medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) is a term used to describe a range of persistent bodily symptoms for which the exact cause is unclear.
- Trial name
- PRINCE (NCT02426788)
- Testing
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Where
- 7 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 324 people
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Adolescence Idiopathic Scoliosis
The Effects of Lumbopelvic Rhythm on Postural Control, Daily Activities, and Quality of Life in Individuals With AIS
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) leads to three-dimensional spinal deformity during adolescence, causing deviations in the frontal, sagittal, and axial planes, impairing physical function, balance, and lumbopelvic rhythm.
- Trial name
- AIS (NCT07391488)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Aged, Exercise Therapy
Comparative Effects of Multicomponent Training Concerning Elastic Band Training on Physical Fitness, Postural Balance, and Health-related Quality of Life in Older Women
Objective: To compare the effects of MCT versus EBT on functional fitness, postural balance, and HRQoL in older women. Methods: Single-blind, parallel-group randomized controlled trial lasting 16 weeks (2 sessions/week, 60 min).
- Conditions
- Aged, Exercise Therapy, Physical Performance
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT07561879)
- Testing
- Multicomponent training program, Elastic band training program
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica del Maule
Rupture of Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Complete Tear, Knee, Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Comparison of Dynamic Knee Stability and Functional Outcomes in Anatomical ACL Reconstruction at AM or Central Position
This is a prospective, randomized and double-blind clinical trial about anatomical single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT02074917
- Testing
- Anatomical ACL reconstruction
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Neuromuscular Performance, Reaction Time
Effects of Virtual Reality Exergaming on Reaction Time, Physical Performance, and Muscle Activity in Children
This randomized controlled trial will investigate the immediate effects of virtual reality (VR) exergaming on reaction time, physical performance, balance, and muscle activity in children aged 10-14 years with different athletic…
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Performance, Reaction Time, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- PED-VR-EMG (NCT07916155)
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality Exergaming
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Babes-Bolyai University
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Neck Pain
Evaluation of Ergonomic Risks and the Effect of Patient Education on Musculoskeletal Complaints, Posture and Breathing Awareness in Bank Employees
This study aims to evaluate ergonomic risks among bank office employees and to investigate the effects of patient education and breathing exercises on musculoskeletal complaints, posture, ergonomic awareness and breathing…
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Disorders, Neck Pain, Low Back Pain, Postural Problems
- Trial name
- NCT07481838
- Testing
- Ergonomic Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Normal Children
Evaluation of Postural Control in Children Using Tetra Axial Posturography
Tetra-ataxiametric posturography is based on the measurement and computerized elaboration of electronic signals emitted by four footplates, one for each heel and toe, respectively.
- Trial name
- tetrax1 (NCT00922558)
- Testing
- Evaluation of postural control
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Healthy
Extremity Manipulation Impact on Postural Sway Characteristics
This study will evaluate the multi-segmental postural sway after upper versus lower extremity manipulation.
- Trial name
- Balance1 (NCT03414749)
- Testing
- Lower Extremity First (LEF), Upper Extremity First (UEF)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Parker University