Clinical trials: Postural Stability
Older Adults, Balance, Dance
Dance and Blood Flow Restriction as Balance Training for Older Women
Falls are one of the leading causes of hospitalization and mortality among older adults (aged 65+) in Canada. Falls result from postural instability following age-related declines in muscle strength which begin in the 5th decade…
- Conditions
- Older Adults, Balance, Dance, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Effects, Telehealth
- Trial name
- NCT07011784
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction in combination with dance classes, Dance classes alone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Concordia University, Montreal
Health Adult Subjects, Adults
Musical Stimulation Intensity and Postural Control (MUSIC-POST)
This study aims to investigate the effects of musical stimulation intensity on postural control in athletes using a virtual reality-based (VR) static posturography system.
- Conditions
- Health Adult Subjects, Adults, Athlete
- Trial name
- MUSIC-POST (NCT07260331)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality-Based Auditory Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hanifi Korkmaz
Falls, Balance
Postural Effects of Being Rotated in a Whole Body Gyroscope
Subjects will be secured and rotated in a whole body gyroscope, similar to a flight trainer for astronauts. The rotations will be in many directions and the speed will be at 90 deg/sec.
- Conditions
- Falls, Balance, Movement Disorders
- Trial name
- Gyro (NCT01188161)
- Testing
- Rotating Chair
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies
Proprioception, Postural Balance
Effects of Whole Body Vibration Training on Lumbar Proprioception and Postural Stability in Healthy Adults
Spinal proprioception is integral for maintaining trunk stability during the performance of both static and dynamic tasks. Proprioceptive feedback contributes towards joint position sense and postural stability.
- Trial name
- NCT05644847
- Testing
- Whole Body Vibration Training, Core Stability Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Healthy Elderly Citizens
The Effect of Caffeine in Elderly Citizens
The study investigated the effect of caffeine on physical performance in healthy citizens aged over 70 years. The main hypothesis was that 6 mg/kg caffeine would improve cycling endurance at 65% of expected maximal heart rate.
- Trial name
- NCT00117520
- Testing
- Caffeine
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Herning Hospital
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
Aging Problems, Coordination Impairment
Effects of Jaques-Dalcroze Eurhythmics Program on Postural Stability in Elderly Women.
This study investigated the effect of exercise using the Emil Jaques-Dalcroze's method on the postural stability of women over 65 years of age. The study model was based on a randomized controlled trial - parallel group design.
- Trial name
- NCT05015777
- Testing
- Emil Jaques-Dalcroze's Eurhythimcs Exercise Program
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING EFFECT
The Effects of Thoracic Mobilization and Diaphragmatic Breathing on Postural Sway in Archers
Shooting in archery requires tremendous postural stability to minimize oscillations when the upper body area is under high muscle tension.
- Trial name
- NCT06601881
- Testing
- Experimental
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli Sağlık ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi
Sports Physical Therapy, Stroboscopic Visual Training
The Effects of Visual Input on Cognitive Function, Physical Performance, and Postural Stability in Adolescent Male Basketball Players
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of exercises performed with stroboscopic glasses-recently gaining popularity in sports-on cognitive function, physical performance, and postural stability, which are among the…
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy, Stroboscopic Visual Training, Cognitive Function, Physical Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07168681
- Testing
- Control group
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Cryotherapy Effect, Balance; Disorder, Fluid
Effect on Dynamic Postural Stability After Application of Cryotherapy to the Knee Joint
The purpose of this study will determine the effect of cryotherapy applied to the knee joint on static and dynamic standing balance.
- Trial name
- NCT03151031
- Testing
- Cryotherapy
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Asir John Samuel
Vestibular Hypofunction
Improving Psychological and Vestibular Health: MINDGAPS
The purpose of this study is twofold: 1) Develop norms for measures of inner ear function and psychological health, and 2) Examine the feasibility of using the MINDGAPS system (a remote monitoring system) to track progress during…
- Trial name
- MINDGAPS (NCT05986279)
- Testing
- Rehab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Montana
Spine Stiffness, Spine Stability
Changes in Trunk Stability Indicators Following Two Types of Exhausting Physical Activities
In this research project, effects of two sports specific types of fatiguing protocols on trunk muscles and specific trunk stability indicators will be studied.
- Trial name
- TNC-FAT (NCT03529734)
- Testing
- 12 min running, Local strengthening exercises
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Healthy
Reliability of GYCO in Basketball Players
The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of the GYKO, which enables the assessment of jump and postural stability parameters of athletes, in adolescent basketball players.
- Trial name
- NCT06674421
- Testing
- Reliability Analyses
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya 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
Healthy
Effects of Foot Medial Arch Electrical Stimulation on Foot Functions and Balance
The aim of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of sole session of foot medial arch' NMES on foot strength, arch stability, static plantar pressure distribution and dynamic postural balance.
- Trial name
- NCT04421794
- Testing
- NMES, TENS
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- La Tour Hospital
Developmental Disability
Dance Training for Developmental Disabilities
the purpose of this current study is to examine the changes in postural stability in adult individuals with developmental disabilities following exposure to a college based integrative dance training course.
- Trial name
- NCT03660423
- Testing
- Integrative Dance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Skidmore College
Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegic, Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Processing, Postural Stability, and Selective Motor Control in Children With Hemiplegia
The goal of this observational case-control study is to examine the relationship between sensory processing abilities, postural stability, and selective motor control (SMC) in children aged 6-10 years with hemiplegic cerebral…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegic, Sensory Processing Disorder, Postural Balance, Motor Skills Disorders
- Trial name
- HeSPoM (NCT06989034)
- Testing
- Child Sensory Profile 2 (SP2) for Sensory processing abilities, HUMAC Balance System for Postural stability evaluation, Selective Motor Control Evaluation for the upper and lower extremities
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Postural Balance, Foot Posture
Determination of the Degree of Dynamic Stability of the Foot in Single-leg Support in Relation to the Foot Posture Index in Judokas
The goal of this observational study is to examine the relationship between foot type and dynamic stability (balance while standing on one leg) in judo athletes.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Foot Posture, Sports Injuries, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07417332
- Testing
- Postural and Balance Assessment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
Hypermobility, Joint
The Influence of Whole-body Vibration Training on Postural Stability in People With Generalized Joint Hypermobility
The aim of this study was the assessment of muscle flexibility after 2-weeks of whole-body vibration (WBV) training in people with generalized joint hypermobility (GJH). The study included 33 participants aged 22-25 years.
- Trial name
- NCT05573880
- Testing
- Galileo Med35
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Healthy, Healthy Adult Male
The Effect of Volleyball-Specific Injury Prevention Program on Dynamic Balance and Postural Stability in Young Male Volleyball Players; Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a 12-week volleyball-specific warm-up program (VOLLEY12+) on neuromuscular performance in young male volleyball players.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Healthy Adult Male, Volleyball Players, Injury Prevention in Sports
- Trial name
- NCT07351396
- Testing
- Regular Coach-Led Volleyball Warm-Up, VOLLEY12+ Volleyball-Specific Warm-Up Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University