Clinical trials: Therapeutic Exercise
Sports Physical Therapy
Comparison of Harmoknee Versus Bounding Exercise Protocol in Football Players
This is a randomized clinical trial will recruit male football players aged 18-30 years who regularly participated in sports more than 3 years, with a BMI between 18.5-24.9 kg/m².Athletes with smoking habits, those following…
- Trial name
- NCT07331636
- Testing
- Harmoknee protocol ( Group A ), Bounding protocol ( Group B )
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Comparison of the Effects of Different Therapies in Geriatric Individuals
Should Dual Task Training or Action Observation Therapy be Used in Geriatric Individuals?
Summary Aging leads to significant declines in both motor skills and cognitive functions. Declines in walking, balance, and general mobility are particularly evident, while declines in cognitive functions such as attention…
- Trial name
- NCT07209709
- Testing
- Conventional exercises with dual task training (cognitive task), Conventional Exercise With Action Observation Therapy, Conventional Exercise (Control Group)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Aging, Sedentary Lifestyle
Caminemos! Trial to Increase Walking Among Sedentary Older Latinos
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of a multifaceted behavioral intervention aimed at raising walking levels among sedentary older Latinos.
- Trial name
- NCT00183014
- Testing
- The Lifetime Fitness Program, Exercise class
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Dry Needling and High Intensity Laser Therapy in Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
108 myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) diagnosed patients will be randomly divided into 3 groups. To groups; exercise, exercise+high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) and exercise+dry needling will be applied.
- Trial name
- NCT05078333
- Testing
- dry needle, high intensity laser therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emine Dundar Ahi
Patient Adherence
Patient Adherence to a Physical Activity Advice
Low back pain is worldwide a common musculoskeletal condition with a high number of recurrences. Recurrence rate and the number of recurrences could be reduced and time to a next episode could be prolonged by advising an active…
- Trial name
- PAPA (NCT02996955)
- Testing
- social support, treatment of illness perceptions, Activ8
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Exercise Intolerance in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Patients
The syndrome of obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) is a public health problem that affects 2 to 4% of the general population. The patients with OSAS frequently complain of intolerance to exercise muscle fatigue and a significant even…
- Trial name
- EXAOS (NCT00837018)
- Testing
- physical exercise program
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
Older Adults
STAND UP - Sedentary Behaviour in Older Adults: Investigating a New Therapeutic Paradigm
Research has shown that reducing the time spent sitting can reduce the risk of many diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, and improve health.
- Trial name
- STAND-UP (NCT02453204)
- Testing
- Sitting, Standing, Walking
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Colonic Inertia, Dyschezia
Investigation of the Effect of Manual Therapy and Pelvic Floor Exercises on Pelvic Floor Muscles
The goal of this clinical trial is to Investigation of the effect of manual therapy and pelvic floor exercises on pelvic floor muscle in women with constipation.
- Conditions
- Colonic Inertia, Dyschezia, Constipation
- Trial name
- NCT06494917
- Testing
- pelvic floor exercises, Pelvic floor exercises and manual therapy techniques
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Arel University
Stroke
The Changes of Masticatory / Swallowing Functions and Oropharyngeal Muscle Mass on Sonography After Comprehensive Swallowing Training and Tongue - Pressure Resistance Training in Stroke Patients With Dysphagia
The aims of this study are: 1. Comparing the ultrasound imaging performance of swallowing and chewing function, tongue pressure and oropharyngeal muscle thickness in stroke patients with different levels of swallowing function 2.
- Trial name
- NCT06269718
- Testing
- swallowing therapy, IOPI therapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Hip Osteoarthritis
Exercise Therapy and Patient Education for Individuals With Hip Osteoarthritis of the Hip. A Case-Control Study
To identify differences between patients with OA of the hip in an early stage and a healthy control group. Hypothesis 1.1 There are significant differences between patients with OA of the hip in an early stage and a healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT00319124
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ullevaal University Hospital
Job Stress, Workplace Stress
Breath Regulation and Yogic Exercise An Online Therapy for Calm and Happiness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study will examine the feasibility of conducting an online Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) in frontline hospital and long term care healthcare staff in managing COVID-19 patients in London, ON.
- Conditions
- Job Stress, Workplace Stress, Compassion Fatigue, Psychological Trauma
- Trial name
- BREATH (NCT04368676)
- Testing
- Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY), Health Enhancement Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Influence of Osteoarthritis Information on Treatment Beliefs
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of educational information, with and without a general practitioner recommendation to exercise, on willingness to undertake exercise/physical activity for knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT04698655
- Testing
- Information on treatment options, Recommendation from general practitioner, Information on osteoarthritis
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 735 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Melbourne
Prehabilitation, Breast Cancer
Prehabilitation With Resistance-exercise Training for Breast Cancer Neoadjuvant Therapy
Breast cancer stands as the foremost cause of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide, with the highest incidence of any cancer type.
- Conditions
- Prehabilitation, Breast Cancer, Postmenopause, Resistance Training
- Trial name
- NEO STRONG (NCT06309290)
- Testing
- Prehabilitation with resistance-exercise training, Usual care program
- Where
- 2 sites in Chile
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de La Frontera
Concussion, Brain
Role of Rehabilitation in Concussion Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Approximately 420 professional and amateur athletes will participate in rehabilitation during recovery after sports-related concussion. Participants will be cluster randomized, by study site, to a specific study arm.
- Trial name
- NCT02988596
- Testing
- Multidimensional Active Rehabilitation, Enhanced Graded Exertion
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 251 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness
Vibration Rolling, Non- Vibration Rolling,and Static Stretching for Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness
Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is an acute micro-trauma or inflammatory response experienced in the most runners; and, it concurrently impairs athletic performance and may increase the risk of sports injury.
- Trial name
- NCT03986242
- Testing
- rolling, Vibration rolling, static stretching
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Low Back Pain and Core Muscle, Disc Herniation
Neural Control and Mechanosensation in Spine Muscle
Low back pain (LBP) is a condition that affects a majority of the US population and is responsible for a significant proportion of health care costs and utilization.
- Trial name
- NCT07003802
- Testing
- Resistance exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Behavior, Intention
Incentives & Motivation for Behavior Change:
In a series of controlled, randomized experiments, we will systematically manipulate exposure to health-related messages and/or survey methods to examine the effects on behavioral intention.
- Trial name
- NCT04747327
- Testing
- mandate public, employer mandate, incentive reward
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy, Xerostomia Following in Neck or Head After Cancer Surgery
Does Craniosacraltherapy Combined With Exercises That Focuses om Respiration and Posture in the Upper Body Have an Effect on Xerostomia and Other Late Sequelae on People Who Has Been Suffering From Cancer in Mouth and Throat?
The current study aims to assess the efficacy of manual treatment with craniosacral therapy of fascial tissue in throat, neck, cranial and mouth region, on radiation and/or surgery-induced salivary gland hypofunction and…
- Conditions
- Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy, Xerostomia Following in Neck or Head After Cancer Surgery, Other Late Sequelae Following Radiotherapy and Cancer Surgery in Neck or Head
- Trial name
- NCT05882890
- Testing
- Craniosacral Therapy, Exercices Targeting Upper Posture and Respiration
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cathrine Rahbek
Therapeutic Exercise, Motor Imagery
Mental Practice and Therapeutic Exercise in Young Nulliparous Women
Mental practice (both in isolation and also in combination with real practice) has been shown to improve somatosensory and motor variables but so far no study has taken it into the study of women's health.
- Conditions
- Therapeutic Exercise, Motor Imagery, Action Observation
- Trial name
- NCT06073210
- Testing
- Motor Imagery plus therapeutic exercise, Action observation plus therapeutic exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Intervention Group, Treatment as Usual
Caring for Caregivers of Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease
What is this study about? This study is called the EMBRACE Study - A Virtual Community Empowerment Approach Integrating Tradition and Technology for Family Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07486037
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University