Clinical trials: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Cerebral Palsy, Upper Extremity Dysfunction
The Effect of Upper Extremity Strengthening on Functionality, Muscle Strength and Trunk in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is an activity limitation, movement and posture deficiencies in early stage of life. In 80% of these children, upper extremity (UE) dysfunctions are observed, which leads to loss of quality of life, resulting…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Upper Extremity Dysfunction, Upper Extremity Functions, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT05115695
- Testing
- traditional physiotherapy approach, muscle strengthening exercise/Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Cervical Spondylitis
Reciprocal Inhibition vs PNF for Cervical Spondylitis
Cervical spondylitis is a common cause of chronic neck pain and limited function. Physiotherapists often use two manual techniques: Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) and Passive Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)…
- Trial name
- RI-PNF-CS (NCT07637812)
- Testing
- Reciprocal Inhibition Technique, Passive PNF Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Sports Physical Therapy
Dynamic vs. PNF Quadriceps Stretching in Cyclists
Following an initial assessment, 30 professional cyclists will be divided into two groups (1:1). PNF stretching will be applied to the Quadriceps muscles of the participants in Group A, while Group B will perform dynamic…
- Trial name
- NCT07164729
- Testing
- PNF Stretching, Dynamic Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis
Combined Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Neural Mobilization on Improving Facial Symmetry in Patients With Bells Palsy
Bell's palsy is an acute,unilateral facial paresis that significantly affects patient's facial symmetry,motor function and quality of life.The primary goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine if integrating the…
- Conditions
- Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Facial Asymmetry
- Trial name
- NCT07758543
- Testing
- GROUP A COMBINED THERAPY GROUP, GROUP B PNF GROUP
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Stroke
Immediate Effects of PNF With Lower Leg Kinesio Taping in Chronic Stroke
The aim of this research is to find the immediate effects of propriocepticve neuromuscular facilitation with lower leg kinesiotaping on ankle dorsiflexion, gait and functional mobility in patients with chronic stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT05857657
- Testing
- : lower leg kinesiotaping, propriocepticve neuromuscular facilitation, propriocepticve neuromuscular facilitation with lower leg kinesiotaping
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Parkinson Disease
Effects of Routine Physical Therapy With and Without Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Balance, Gait and Function in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
Objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of routine physical therapy with and without Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Balance, gait and function in patients with Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT05154552
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Routine physical therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Pelvic Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Trunk Control and Balance
The study will be randomized controlled trial. This study will be conducted in Children Hospital Pakistan. A sample size of 60 will be randomly allocated into two groups, (30 participants in each group), by lottery method.
- Trial name
- NCT05261048
- Testing
- Pelvic Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in addition to Conventional Physical Therapy, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Versus Music Therapy in Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
This study will recruit eligible participants from the Physical Therapy Department of the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, obtain informed consent, and randomly assign them by lottery into two groups, with the assessor…
- Trial name
- NCT07278154
- Testing
- (PNF +Conventional physical therapy ), Music Therapy + Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Cerebral Palsy
Pelvic Neuromuscular Facilitation and Swiss Ball Exercises on Trunk Control in Children With Diaplegic CP
Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that covers a group of non-progressive motor impairment syndromes that are associated with abnormalities in the brain particularly during the early stages of its development.
- Trial name
- NCT05460923
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Swiss Ball Exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Motor Activity
Mental Practice Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Strength of Upper Limb
The effects of mental practice combined with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on muscle strength of upper limb were measured in 60 healthy students Subjects were randomly assigned to either proprioceptive neuromuscular…
- Trial name
- NCT03759080
- Testing
- mental practice, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wafaa Mahmoud Amin
Acute Respiratory Failure, Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Concurrent Trigger Sensitivity Adjustment And Diaphragmatic Facilitation On Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation
As Acute respiratory failure (ARF) is a challenging serious condition especially when it necessitates intubation to deliver mechanical ventilation which is a fundamental strategy for supporting the respiratory function when the…
- Trial name
- NCT05387720
- Testing
- Manual diaphragmatic facilitation (PNF) technique, Trigger sensitivity adjustment on mechanical ventilation, concurrent trigger sensitivity adjustment and manual diaphragmatic facilitation (PNF) technique
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Amputation, Lower Limb Amputation
Effect of PNF-Based Upper Extremity Strengthening With Core Stabilization on Fitness in Amputee Football Players
Amputee football (AF) is a disability-specific football in which amputees can participate. This study aims to determine the effect of PNF-based upper extremity strengthening exercises combined with core stabilization exercises on…
- Trial name
- NCT06556082
- Testing
- Training, Control Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Postural Low Back Pain
Comparison of Core Stabilization and Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises for Lowback Pain Prevention
Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, particularly affecting individuals in occupations that demand prolonged sitting or standing, such as healthcare professionals.
- Trial name
- NCT06846203
- Testing
- Core stabilization Exercise Group, Neuromuscular Fascilitation Exercise Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Migraine Disorders
Efficacy of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Pain Relief
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the contract-relax technique of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, and the static stretching exercise are effective in reducing the frequency, intensity and duration of…
- Trial name
- PNF (NCT02549885)
- Testing
- PNF contract-relax, Static stretching
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
McGill Stabilization Exercises VS Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique in Chronic Non-specific LBP
Non-specific chronic low back pain (NS-CLBP) is defined as lumber pain persisting for longer than three months, in absence of a suspected pathology or any specific cause.
- Trial name
- NCT05915715
- Testing
- McGill stabilization exercise, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Stroke
Cervical Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Stabilization Exercises in Stroke Patients
Randomization order tracking will be done with sequentially numbered containers. Patients participating in the study will be blinded as to which treatment group they will be included in.
- Trial name
- NCT06237140
- Testing
- PNF+ biofeedback exercise group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
Subacromial Impingement, Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Comparison of the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Mobilization In Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) exercises and Shoulder Mobilization (SM) on pain, range of motion (ROM), functionality, and muscle strength in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT03735485
- Testing
- Conventional Physiotherapy, Shoulder Mobilization, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Sevgi Medical Center
Adhesive Capsulitis
PNF Technique in Adhesive Capsulitis
Adhesive capsulitis is painful movement restricted condition linked with pain, restricted range of motion and difficulty in performing daily life activities. Multiple treatment options are there for its treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT05151783
- Testing
- conventional physiotherapy, PNF technique
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Lumbar Radiculopathy
PNF With and Without Electrical Stimulation in Patients With Chronic Lumbar Radiculopathy
Numerous researches have shown how PNF is been used to treat non specific low back pain, subacromial impingement, cervical radiculopathy and many others.
- Trial name
- NCT06707779
- Testing
- PNF with electrical stimulation, PNF without electrical stimulation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Burns
Gaming Based PNF on Spatiotemporal Parameters in Upper Limb Burned Patients
Burn injuries are among the most severe forms of trauma, often leading to significant physical and psychological challenges. The rehabilitation process for burn patients, particularly those with upper limb injuries, is complex…
- Trial name
- NCT07183943
- Testing
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), Visual reality (VR), PNF and VR
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- MTI University