Clinical trials: Postural Assessment
Herniation, Disc, Low Back Pain
Effects of Physical Therapy on Low Back Pain, Disc Height Index, Postural Stability, Disability, Gait and Function in Persons With Postero-lateral Disc Herniation
The current study aims to determine if physical therapy is significantly superior in improving postural stability, pain and function and disc height index in persons with discogenic low back pain, as compared to the standardized…
- Trial name
- DISC-RELIEF (NCT06534593)
- Testing
- Standard medical treatment, Lumbar Traction, Mckenzie Extension Protocol
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Lower Back Pain
Safety and Performance of the Elaspine System in the Treatment of the Lumbar Spine
The safety and performance of the Elaspine™ Implant System in the treatment of lower back pain will be evaluated with a prospective and nonrandomized, multicenter post-marketing clinical study (PMCS).
- Trial name
- NCT01323543
- Testing
- Elaspine™
- Where
- 5 sites in Germany, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Spinelab AG
Temporomandibular Disorders
Effects of the Use of Occlusal Splint on the Postural Balance of Individuals With Temporomandibular Disorder
To investigate the effects of the use of occlusal splint over postural balance in individuals with signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT02251015
- Testing
- occlusal plate, therapeutic exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Parkinson Disease
Parkinson's Disease: Enhancing Physical Therapy With Brain Stimulation for Treating Postural Instability.
This trial aims to understand the mechanism and to test whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with transcranial ultrasound (TUS) (tDCS+TUS) combined with physical therapy (PT) will induce significant…
- Trial name
- NCT03981055
- Testing
- Active Comparator: Active tDCS and Active TUS, Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer
Effect of Premedication With Pronase on Mucosal Cleanliness During EGD
Gastric cancer and esophageal cancer are common malignant tumors that threaten people's life and health. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is an important tool for screening upper gastrointestinal tumors, especially early tumors…
- Trial name
- NCT06713421
- Testing
- Dimethicone+Pronase, Dimethicone, with Postural Exercise
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Changhai Hospital
Spine, Posture
Postural Habits, Awareness and Spine
Alterations in posture are frequently seen as a risk factor for the development of spine pain. Postural awareness is essential for sustaining healthy postural habits in daily life.
- Trial name
- NCT06624722
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ufuk University
Volleyball, Ankle
Investigation of University Level Volleyball Players in Terms of Ankle Functions and Postural Control Variables
In this study, it is aimed to evaluate different ankle functions and postural control variables in university level volleyball players and students with stable ankles and to examine the results obtained.
- Conditions
- Volleyball, Ankle, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT05416801
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
Musculoskeletal Pain
Postural Reeducation to Improve Spinal Posture and Pain in Adolescents Who Use Digital Screens
This study evaluated whether a postural reeducation program could improve spinal posture and reduce musculoskeletal pain in adolescents who frequently use digital devices.
- Trial name
- POSTURE-SCREEN (NCT07380048)
- Testing
- Postural Reeducation Program
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 187 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vigo
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Balance, TMJ, Social Adaptive Assessment in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The aim of our study is to evaluate temporomandibular joint (TMJ), cervical posture, balance, dual-task performance, and social adaptation skills in individuals with autism.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Postural; Defect
- Trial name
- NCT06721104
- Testing
- Dual Task, Functional Balance, Social Adaptation Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University
Cybersickness
Investigation of the Effects of Two Types of Locomotion in the Virtual Environment
Virtual Reality (VR) is a technology that enables individuals to engage in a computer-generated, three-dimensional (3D) environment by utilizing specialized electronic equipment.
- Trial name
- NCT06206213
- Testing
- Assessment of two different locomotion types.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting, Multiple Sclerosis, Secondary Progressive
Sensitivity of Motor Assessment in MS - a Prospective Cohort Study
The study explores the application of marker-less motion analysis (visual-perceptive computing, VPC) using a consumer grade infrared and video camera (Microsoft Kinect) for clinical assessment in MS.
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting, Multiple Sclerosis, Secondary Progressive, Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive
- Trial name
- MOTOSENS (NCT04993274)
- Testing
- PASS-MS
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Friedemann Paul
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Motor Skills Disorders
Motor Development and Early Predictors of Psychomotor Outcomes in Preterm and Term Infants Assessed by MOS-R and Caregiver Questionnaire at 18 and 36 Months
This study examines how early motor behavior in infants relates to their later psychomotor development. Researchers will observe both preterm and full-term infants during the first months of life, using video-based assessments to…
- Conditions
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Motor Skills Disorders, Infant, Premature Development, Infant, Term Development
- Trial name
- NCT07296003
- Testing
- Vojta method
- Where
- 3 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Masaryk University
Chiari I Malformation, Pediatric
Postual Control in Pediatric Chiari I Malformation
BACKGROUND: Chiari I malformation is a rare disease characterized by cerebellar amygdalae descent under the level of the foramen magnum.
- Trial name
- NCT04679792
- Testing
- Dynamic posturography
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Forward Head Posture
Investigation of Posture, Postural Stability and Core Endurance in Adults with Forward Head Posture: a Controlled Study
Forward head posture (FHP) is defined as the position in which the head is in front of the shoulder and is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems caused by increasing computer and smartphone use.
- Trial name
- NCT06716346
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Orthognathic Surgery, Postural Balance
Effect of Orthognathic Surgery on Plantar Pressure and Posture
Orthognathic surgery leads to changes in the three-dimensional position of the jaws, which may result in alterations in head and neck posture as well as overall body posture.
- Trial name
- NCT07350681
- Testing
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ayşenur Dindar
Knee Osteoarthritis
Wearable Sensor-based Balance Training for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the leading causes of lower limb disability among the elderly and can cause loss of knee joint proprioception that contributes towards deterioration of postural balance.
- Trial name
- NCT02620462
- Testing
- Wearable sensor-based exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Radiculopathy, Radiculopathy Lumbar
Mirror Image Spine Correction Exercises Versus Conservative Physiotherapy for Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar radiculopathy is a common condition caused by irritation or compression of a lumbar nerve root, often resulting in radiating leg pain, numbness, weakness, and functional limitation.
- Conditions
- Radiculopathy, Radiculopathy Lumbar, Sciatica, Disc Disease Lumbar
- Trial name
- MIRROR-LR (NCT07558993)
- Testing
- Mirror Image Spine Correction Exercises, Conservative Physiotherapy
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sharjah
Other Instability, Ankle and Foot
Evaluation of Reliability and Validity of a Smart-phone Postural Control Assessment Application
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the reliability and validity of smart-phone based system in postural control ability assessment on subjects with chronic ankle instability.
- Trial name
- NCT02931916
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Pain, Chronic, Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Comparison of Respiratory Muscle, Pain, Functional Performance and Cognitive Status in Obstructive Lung Diseases
In the literature, there are a limited number of studies evaluating postural awareness, cognitive status, respiratory muscle strength and endurance, functional capacity, and pain in people with obstructive pulmonary disease, and…
- Conditions
- Pain, Chronic, Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Cognitive Impairment, Functional Disturbance
- Trial name
- NCT04048408
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Stability, Posturography
Acute Effects of Elastic Band Resistance on Postural Stability and Physical Function in Older Adults
Current balance and stability interventions have been shown to improve balance through targeting balance impairments and retraining effects.
- Conditions
- Stability, Posturography, Balance, Old Age; Debility
- Trial name
- NCT05224362
- Testing
- A repeated measures acute study using using elastic resistance bands in older adults to challenge stability.
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Derby