Clinical trials: Postural Disorders
Sensory Deficits
Falls Prevention: Gait-Synchronized Vibration System
The purpose of this study is to develop an abnormal gait detection algorithm and a vibratory stimulation system on a lower limb to improve gait stability and prevent falls.
- Trial name
- NCT02635113
- Testing
- Gait Synchronized Vibration System
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
End Stage Renal Disease, Hemodialysis Complication
Prevalence of Postural Abnormalities in Dialysis Patients
The goal of this observational study is to investigate and compare the prevalence of forward head , hyper kyphosis and balance in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients.
- Conditions
- End Stage Renal Disease, Hemodialysis Complication, Peritoneal Dialysis Complication
- Trial name
- NCT06350552
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 395 people
- Sponsor
- Pardis Specialized Wellness Institute
Constipation, Irritable Bowel Disease
Relationship Between Interoception and Postural Control in Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This cross-sectional, observational, controlled comparative study aims to investigate the relationship between interoception and postural control in individuals with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) and…
- Trial name
- NCT07870915
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Dietary Salt in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
Patients with POTS may not adequately expand their plasma volume in response to a high-sodium (Na+) diet. Mechanisms involved in the regulation of plasma volume, such as the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and renal…
- Trial name
- NCT01547117
- Testing
- Blood Volume, Total Blood Volume, Exercise Capacity Test - Bicycle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
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
Stroke
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Stroke Rehabilitation Outcomes
This study is designed to explore the effects of a 4-week protocol of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) at 50% maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) on respiratory function, diaphragm thickness, balance control, exercise capacity…
- Trial name
- NCT06640101
- Testing
- IMT-stable group (sitting on a stable surface), IMT-unstable group (sitting on an unstable surface), Conventional treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Multiple Sclerosis
The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Balance and Postural Control in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
The goal of this study is to investigate the effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients on balance and postural control.
- Trial name
- NCT06075472
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Training, Balance Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Osteoarthritis
Effects of Therapeutic Exercises in Elderly Women With Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease associated with muscle weakness, arthralgia, rigidity and postural instability. Therapeutic exercise can reduce pain and improve muscle strength and postural balance, however benefits…
- Trial name
- TherExercOA (NCT02560831)
- Testing
- Therapeutic exercise and Pompage, Educational lectures
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Lordosis, Low Back Pain
Effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Postural Correction Exercises in Lordotic Females Wearing High Heels
The key purpose was to determine the effects of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Postural Correction Exercises on low back pain in females wearing high heels.
- Trial name
- NCT05015205
- Testing
- Muscle Energy Technique, Postural Correction Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Postural; Defect, Stomatognathic System Abnormalities
Body Posture and the Stomatognathic System of School-age Children
The aim of the study is to demonstrate a correlation between body posture and the structure and function of the stomatognathic system in school-age children.
- Conditions
- Postural; Defect, Stomatognathic System Abnormalities, Malocclusion
- Trial name
- NCT04317131
- Testing
- Research Diagnostic Criteria of Functional Disorders of the Masticatory System BKD / ZCURNŻ - Polish version, Clinical examination of the stomatognathic system (structural and functional), 3D examination of the body posture
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rzeszow
Parkinson's Disease
Exercise, Brain Imaging, Cognition, and Gait in Parkinsonism
There is emerging research detailing the relationship between balance/gait/falls and cognition. Imaging studies also suggest a link between structural and functional changes in the frontal lobe (a region commonly associated with…
- Trial name
- EEforPD (NCT02231073)
- Testing
- Exercise and Education for Parkinson's Disease
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Aging Disorder, Aging Problems
Effects of Footwear Suitability on Functional Performance and Balance in Elderly
Proper footwear serves to protect the foot against external factors. Balance and functional performance are affected by the level of footwear suitability.
- Conditions
- Aging Disorder, Aging Problems, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT04151654
- Testing
- Footwear Assessment Score
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Tuba Maden
Healthy
The Effect of Altered Gravity Condition on Postural Control
The scientific goal of this experiment is to evaluate changes in balance control in response to microgravity during reactive balance tasks.
- Trial name
- POSTURGRAV (NCT02517229)
- Testing
- Parabolic flight, balance control measurements, electromagnetic maneuverable postural platform
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Multiple Sclerosis, Balance
Monitoring Intensity During Balance Training in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
Balance training is recommended to improve gait stability and mobility. However, there are currently no clearly defined methods for controlling the intensity (challenge) of balance training.
- Trial name
- BALANCE-MS (NCT07805850)
- Testing
- Balance training, Sporttherapy
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Klinik Valens
Stroke
Effects of Training in a Virtual Environment in Chronic Stroke Patients
The objective of this work will be compare the effects of two balance training programs, one Nintendo Wii Fit-based and the other traditionally-based without the use of a gaming system, on the (1) motor function, (2) cognition…
- Trial name
- NCT01886183
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Training, Physical Therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetes
Diabetes, Falls, and Fractures
Comparing severity of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (small and large fibers including autonomic neuroapthy) to postural control and vestibular measurements
- Conditions
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetes, Balance; Distorted, Vestibular Neuropathy
- Trial name
- DIAFALL (NCT05389566)
- Testing
- Quantative Sensory Testing, NCStat-DPN-Check, Composite Autonomic Symptom Score 31
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University Hospital
Iron-deficiency, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Iron Sucrose in Patients With Iron Deficiency and POTS
This study aims to investigate whether the treatment of non-anemic iron deficiency with intravenous iron sucrose will result in decreased symptom reporting and improved cardiovascular indices in patients with Postural Orthostatic…
- Trial name
- NCT04855266
- Testing
- Sucrose, Tilt Table Test
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Premature Newborn
Conditions of Realization of the Echocardiography in Newborns
Experimental nociceptive stimulation of the fetus and neonate induces pulmonary artery vasoconstriction. The investigators assessed whether echocardiography for Ductus arteriosus screening may generate this hemodynamic response…
- Trial name
- NCT02893956
- Testing
- echocardiography with postural support, echocardiography with standard condition (usual)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Posture, Kyphosis
Effects of Telerehabilitation-based Motor Imagery and Exercise Combination in Individuals With Postural Kyphosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Objective: Kyphosis is one of the most common postural problems. It is defined as a thoracic curvature that exceeds normal limits.
- Conditions
- Posture, Kyphosis, Muscle Cramps, Thoracic Vertebrae
- Trial name
- NCT07122791
- Testing
- Home Exercise Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Lumbar Disc Herniation.
Effectiveness of Global Postural Reeducation in Patients With Chronic Symptomatic Lumbar Disc Herniation
Slipped disc is the rupture of the fibrous ring, with subsequent displacement of the nucleus pulposus in intervertebral spaces, which may cause compression of nerve structures.
- Trial name
- NCT01236924
- Testing
- Global postural reeducation
- Where
- Brazil
- Sponsor
- Universidade Gama Filho