Clinical trials: Postural Balance Disorders
Postural Balance
Balance Evaluation in Adult Hemophilia
Introduction: Recurrent hemarthrosis in hemophilia can cause deterioration of static and dynamic balance in hemophilia. Studies in AwH report decreased dynamic balance, but consistent results regarding static balance are lacking.
- Trial name
- NCT07243912
- Testing
- Postural balance assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ayse Merve TAT
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
Analysis of Clinical Data of Patients With Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
According to our previous research and clinical observation results, the motor function of the oral, maxillofacial and cervical body is closely related to the occlusal contact.
- Trial name
- NCT05780827
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Air Force Military Medical University, China
Disorder
Increased Static Postural Sway After Energy Drink Consumption
Background \& Purpose: Energy drinks consumption continues to grow since its appearance in the United States in 1997. Available evidence indicates that caffeine, their main ingredient, can alter the central nervous system (CNS).
- Trial name
- NCT03315442
- Testing
- Caffeine versus Energy Drink
- Where
- Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Older Adults Without Any Specific Clinical Condition, Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance
Effects of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Older Adults
The autonomic nervous system consists of two branches, the sympathetic and the parasympathetic, which must work in balance. Its functioning can be measured indirectly by heart rate variability, which is the time between…
- Conditions
- Older Adults Without Any Specific Clinical Condition, Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance, Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Trial name
- tVNS_older (NCT07292623)
- Testing
- Active location tVNS
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade da Coruña
Aging, Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Impact of Force Control of Hip Abductor Muscles in Healthy Adults and Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
Both aging and Parkinson's disease (PD) negatively affect postural control and increase the risk of falls, with frontal plane balance being particularly challenging for these populations.
- Trial name
- NCT07568951
- Testing
- Age, Parkinson's disease (PD)
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Static Balance in Children With Autism vs. Neurotypical Peers
The Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System (VRRS) is an innovative and sophisticated technology, aimed to generate immersive and interactive settings intended for therapeutic and evaluative objectives.
- Trial name
- NCT06152510
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Rehabilitation System
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica
Coordination Disorder, Developmental
Normative Reference Values of Equilibrium Coordination Test Among Children
A cross-sectional study will be conducted recruiting children of age group 8-15 years. Pilot study has been conducted for the determination of the sample size.
- Trial name
- NCT05159297
- Testing
- Reference values
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 1,104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Asir John Samuel
Blindness Congenital
Comparison of Balance and Coordination Parameters of Visually Impaired and Healthy Individuals
The aim of this [observational study] is to examine balance in multiple aspects by comparing balance, coordination, and gait parameters between congenitally blind individuals and healthy individuals with multiple scales.
- Trial name
- NCT06687915
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Spinal Cord Injuries
The Effect of FES and Therapeutic Exercise on SCI Patients Skeletal Muscles, Sitting Balance, Posture and Quality of Life
Aim of the current study is to evaluate the effect functional electrical stimulation and therapeutic exercise on traumatic spinal cord injured participants'skeletal muscle characteristics, sitting balance, lung function and…
- Trial name
- NCT03517787
- Testing
- FES+TE, TE, REF-FES+TE
- Where
- Estonia
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tartu University Hospital
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
An Investigation of the Effect of Smartphone Usage Levels on Cervical Posture, Tongue Pressure, Balance, and Neck Disability in Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
The purpose of this cross-sectional and comparative study is to investigate the impact of smartphone addiction on the cervical posture, musculoskeletal system, balance, and tongue pressure in individuals diagnosed with Rheumatoid…
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Forward Head Posture
- Trial name
- NCT07627542
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 111 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merve Şahin
Vitamin D Deficiency
Bone Myoregulation Reflex and Postural Control in Vitamin D Deficiency
This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between vitamin D deficiency, postural stability, and neuromuscular control mechanisms in adults.
- Trial name
- BMR-VITD (NCT07435935)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
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
Meniere Disease, Psychosocial Problem
Comprehensive Evaluation in Patients With Meniere's Disease
The aim of our study is to determine the severity of the disease in people with Meniere's Disease; physical conditions such as balance, posture, pain, physical activity level, neck joint range of motion, proprioception; to…
- Conditions
- Meniere Disease, Psychosocial Problem, Physical Disability, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT05844657
- Testing
- Case report form, Tinnitus disability scale, A feeling of fullness and/or pressure in the ear
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Dynamic Balance, Risk of Fall
Effects of Combined Cervical and Oculomotor Exercises on Dynamic Balance in Elderly
This study focuses on improving balance in elderly individuals (aged 60-80 years) who may experience dizziness or instability while walking or performing daily activities.
- Trial name
- NCT07608991
- Testing
- occulomotor with otago exercises, Combined Cervical and Oculomotor Exercises with Otago Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Gait Disorder, Postural Balance
Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Balance and Quality of Life in the Elderly With Gait Disorder
The goal of this intervention study was to test balance ability and quality of life in older adults with gait problems. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT06046911
- Testing
- Tai Chi, Daily activity group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
Stroke
Non-invasive Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) on Postural Control and Autonomic Responses in Stroke
This randomized controlled trial is conducted to determine the effects of transcutaneous auricular Vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on postural control in stroke patients (e.g., improvements in balance, mobility, and functional…
- Trial name
- NCT07629687
- Testing
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation combined with Balance Training Group, Balance Training Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Postural Stability, Balance; Distorted
Neuropathic Pain and Postural Stability in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy
The aim of this study is to answer the questions below; 1. Is there a difference between patients with lumbar radiculopathy suffering from radicular pain and healthy subjects in terms of static and dynamic postural stability? 2.
- Conditions
- Postural Stability, Balance; Distorted, Neuropathic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05115461
- Testing
- Biodex Balance System™ SD, questionnaires and inventories
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Effect Of Methylphenidate On Balance In Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that may have poor motor coordination and balance control. The effect of Methylphenidate treatment on balance and fall risk is still unclear.
- Trial name
- NCT05522478
- Testing
- Fall risk
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Effect of the Use of an Occlusal Plate on the Postural Alignment
The possible relationship between posture and instability of the masticatory muscles related to occlusion thus becomes the reason, the objective of this study.
- Trial name
- Simone (NCT02490605)
- Testing
- occlusal plate group, therapeutic exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Scoliosis
Gait and Postural Stability Assessment in Children With Idiopathic Scoliosis Undergoing Posterior Spine Instrumentation
The goal of this study is to evaluate children and adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who are undergoing spinal fusion using motion analysis, balance, and outcome questionnaires.
- Trial name
- NCT01109082
- Testing
- posterior spine fusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shriners Hospitals for Children