Clinical trials: Spastic
HTLV-I Infection, Tropical Spastic Paraparesis
Evaluation of Patients With HAM/TSP
Objective: Human T-lymphotropic virus type-I-associated myelopathy / tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a rare neurologic disorder that affects less than 5% of patients infected with the HTLV-I virus.
- Trial name
- NCT00001778
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Spastic Diplegia
Effect of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Postural Sway and Energy Expenditure in Children With Spastic Diplegia
this study will be conducted To determine the effect of vestibular rehabilitation training on postural sway and energy expenditure in children with spastic cerebral palsy and To determine any relation between postural sway and…
- Trial name
- NCT07617935
- Testing
- vestibular rehabilitation, conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Spastic Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Focused Versus Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Gastrocnemius Spasticity in Children With Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to compare the effectiveness of focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) versus radial ESWT on gastrocnemius spasticity in children with spastic quadriplegic cerebral…
- Conditions
- Spastic Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy (CP), Gastrocnemius Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT07894003
- Testing
- Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital
Motor Neuron Diseases, Spinocerebellar Ataxias
Rare Disease Registry Database for Movement Disorders in Southern Anhui Province
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition, a rare disease is a disease affecting fewer than 6.5 people per 10,000; in China, it generally refers to diseases with a prevalence of less than 1/10,000 (i.e., with a…
- Conditions
- Motor Neuron Diseases, Spinocerebellar Ataxias, Hereditary Muscular Dystrophy, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
- Trial name
- W-MoSCA (NCT07838883)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spastic Diplegia
Effect Of Brain Gym Exercises On Balance And Quality Of Life In Children With Spastic Diplegia
Statement of the problem Do brain gym exercises affect balance and quality of life in children with spastic diplegia? Null hypotheses: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT07438223
- Testing
- Brain gym exercises, Conventional physical therapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Muscular Dystrophies, Muscle Myopathies
Genetic and Physical Study of Childhood Nerve and Muscle Disorders
Background: Some nerve and muscle disorders that start early in life (before age 25), like some forms of muscular dystrophy, can run in families. However, the genetic causes of these disorders are not known.
- Conditions
- Muscular Dystrophies, Muscle Myopathies, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias, Inherited Neuropathies
- Trial name
- NCT01568658
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,586 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Cerebral Palsy Spastic Hemiplegic, Functionnal Neurological Disorder
Virtual Reality-Augmented Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Versus Conventional Constraint-Induced Therapy for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy.
Cerebral palsy (CP) causes persistent motor and postural impairments that can limit children's functional independence and participation.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy Spastic Hemiplegic, Functionnal Neurological Disorder, Upper Limb Functions, Virtual Reality Based Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07853937
- Testing
- Rehabilitation intervention
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Faculty of Medicine, Sousse
Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy
Comparative Effects of Under Water Exercise and Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Lower-Limb Spasticity, Gross Motor Function, and Quality of Life in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy often present with lower-limb spasticity, limited gross motor function, and reduced quality of life.
- Trial name
- spastic CP (NCT07878949)
- Testing
- Group A, Group B
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Emad Eldin Mohamed
Type I Achalasia, Type II Achalasia
PREcision MEDicine In Achalasia (PREMEDIA)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if shorter Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) works as well as a longer POEM in patients with trouble swallowing due to certain conditions.
- Conditions
- Type I Achalasia, Type II Achalasia, EGJ Outflow Obstruction Without Spastic/Hypercontractile Features
- Trial name
- PREMEDIA (NCT07293650)
- Testing
- Standard Myotomy, Tailored Short Myotomy
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 372 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Type III Achalasia, EGJ Outflow Obstruction With Spastic/Hypercontractile Features
PREcision MEDicine In Achalasia (PREMEDIA) - Cohort
The goal of this observational study is to learn about how the doctor decides how long to cut t the esophageal muscle during Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) in patients with difficulty swallowing due to certain conditions.
- Conditions
- Type III Achalasia, EGJ Outflow Obstruction With Spastic/Hypercontractile Features, Jackhammer Esophagus, Distal Esophageal Spasm
- Trial name
- PREMEDIA (NCT07293689)
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy
Dual-Task Training in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of dual-task oriented training on functional performance in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups.
- Trial name
- NCT07870135
- Testing
- Dual-Task oriented, Traditional Physical Therapy Program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Raneem Ahmad Mohammad Ashshi
HTLV-I-Associated Myelopathy
Efficacy and Safety of Tamibarotene(AM80H) for HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy/ Tropical Spastic Paraparesis (HAM/TSP)
An open-label, non-randomised, uncontrolled, proof-of-concept study of patients with HTLV-I-associated myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis (HAM/TSP).
- Trial name
- NCT01343355
- Testing
- Tamibarotene
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- St. Marianna University School of Medicine
Cerebellar Ataxias, Spastic Paraplegias
SPATAX: Clinical and Genetic Analysis of Cerebellar Ataxias and Spastic Paraplegias
Cerebellar ataxias (CA) and spastic paraplegias (SP) are genetically and clinically very heterogeneous. More than 40 loci are already known but the number of phenotypes is even greater suggesting further genetic heterogeneity.
- Trial name
- Spatax (NCT00140829)
- Where
- 27 sites in Algeria, Belgium and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Combined With Virtual Reality on Gait and Self-Esteem in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy can affect walking ability, muscle control, functional mobility, and psychosocial well-being in children. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that may…
- Trial name
- NCT07829796
- Testing
- Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Virtual Reality Rehabilitation, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Combined With Virtual Reality on Balance and Executive Functions in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy commonly experience difficulties with balance and may also have challenges involving attention, working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control.
- Trial name
- NCT07829770
- Testing
- Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Virtual Reality Rehabilitation, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Spastic Paresis, Stroke
GOAT (Gait Observation of Achilles Tendon)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the mechanical properties of the Achilles tendon (stiffness, length, volume) and the force production capacities of the gastrocnemius medialis muscle in patients with spastic paresis…
- Conditions
- Spastic Paresis, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- GOAT (NCT07467382)
- Testing
- 3D Gait Analysis, Ultrasound, Dynamometry
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Spastic/Dystonic Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Outcomes of Neurosurgical Tone Management
Patients with spastic/dystonic quadriplegia (GMFCS IV/V) are often severely disabled by their tone, and require surgical tone management to improve quality of life, allow for better function, improve comfort, and range of motion.
- Trial name
- NCT07817745
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic, Achilles Tendon Contracture
Myofascial Release Plus Physiotherapy for Children With Cerebral Palsy Post Achilles Tendon Surgery in Gaza (MFR-CP25)
"This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of adding Myofascial Release (MFR) technique to a conventional physiotherapy program for children with cerebral palsy after Achilles tendon surgery.
- Trial name
- MFR-CP25 (NCT07148856)
- Testing
- Conventional Physiotherapy, Myofascial Release Technique
- Where
- Palestinian Territories
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ismail K. Al-Qudra
Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral Palsy
Therapeutic Listening for Balance and Trunk Control in Children With Cerebral Palsy
This study evaluates whether adding Therapeutic Listening to a structured physiotherapy program can improve balance, trunk control, and reaction time in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- TL-CSB-CP (NCT07808437)
- Testing
- Conventional Training, Therapeutic Listening
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MTI University
Stroke, Chronic Stroke
Reflex Excitability in Post-stroke Stiff-Knee Gait
The purpose of this study is to examine the reflex excitability of the rectus femoris in individuals with and without post-stroke Stiff-Knee gait.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Chronic Stroke, Gait, Hemiplegic, Gait, Spastic
- Trial name
- NCT04947865
- Testing
- Peripheral nerve stimulation, Commercial knee brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center