Clinical trials: Therapeutic Exercise
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension
Effects of Inhaled Treprostinil Sodium for the Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
The purpose of this study is to establish single-dose tolerability of inhaled treprostinil sodium in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients with pulmonary hypertension, and to explore the acute hemodynamic effects over a…
- Trial name
- NCT00703339
- Testing
- Treprostinil sodium for inhalation
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Lung Biotechnology PBC
Spinal Cord Injuries
Efficacy Study of the Music Glove Patients With Spinal Cord Injuries
Investigators are trying to determine the therapeutic effect of the music glove and conventional hand exercise program to patients with spinal cord injuries. All participants will be randomized into two groups: AB and BA.
- Trial name
- NCT02473614
- Testing
- Music Glove, Conventional Hand Exercise Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Frailty
Piloting Prehabilitation Before Abdominal Surgery
Frail Veterans are at increased risk for poor surgical outcomes, and as the Veteran population grows older and more frail, there is a critical need to identify effective strategies for reducing surgical risks for these patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03040336
- Testing
- Prehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Hypertension
Veteran Peer Coaches Optimizing and Advancing Cardiac Health
The purpose of this study is to test if having a Veteran peer health coach will improve blood pressure control among Veterans with high blood pressure and at least one other Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Hypertension, Hyperlipemia, Obesity
- Trial name
- Vet-COACH (NCT02697422)
- Testing
- Community-based peer health coach intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 264 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Low Back Pain
Optimization of Spinal Manipulative Therapy Protocols
Research on spinal manipulative therapy for individuals with low back pain has been hampered by a lack of understanding of which of the physiologic effects produced by spinal manipulation are related to clinical benefit, and how…
- Trial name
- NCT02868034
- Testing
- SMT, Mobilizing Exercises, Activation Exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 273 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Parkinson Disease
Walking and mHealth to Increase Participation in Parkinson Disease
Identifying effective ways to improve function, slow decline and reduce disability is a high priority for people living with Parkinson disease and other chronic conditions.
- Trial name
- WHIPPD (NCT03517371)
- Testing
- mHealth delivered exercise program, Exercise only
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Heart Failure
This Study Tests Empagliflozin in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF). The Study Looks at How Far Patients Can Walk in 6 Minutes and at Their Heart Failure Symptoms
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of empagliflozin 10 mg versus placebo on exercise ability using the 6 minute walk test in patients with chronic HF with reduced ejection fraction (LVEF ≤ 40%) Secondary…
- Trial name
- NCT03448419
- Testing
- Empagliflozin
- Where
- 109 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 312 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Knee Osteoarthritis
Wearable Sensors in Knee OA
This is a single-arm clinical trial to investigate the outcome of exercise-based physical therapy in people with knee osteoarthritis through the use of wearable sensors.
- Trial name
- WESENS-OA (NCT04243096)
- Testing
- Exercise-based Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases
Heat Therapy Versus Exercise Training in Hypertension
This is a clinical trial to determine whether 30 sessions of heat therapy in the form of hot water immersion is better than 30 sessions of traditional aerobic exercise training on blood pressure reduction in people with elevated…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases, Arterial Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT03557502
- Testing
- Heat Therapy Group, Aerobic Exercise Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oregon
Parkinson's Disease
Aerobic Exercise in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is an incurable brain illness that afflicts more than one million Americans, including many aging Veterans.
- Trial name
- LTAE-PD (NCT03808675)
- Testing
- Aerobic walking, Usual care with PD specific health education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Parkinson's Disease
Telephone-linked Home-based Exercise Training in PD
This project is investigating whether a home-based exercise program will reduce depression in patients with Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02898740
- Testing
- Structural exercise, Health education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Type 1 Diabetes
Three-way, Cross-over Closed-loop Exercise Study
Blood glucose control systems that utilize both insulin and glucagon to manage blood sugar are paving the way to revolutionize the management of this disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02241889
- Testing
- Insulin pump therapy, Closed-loop Artificial Pancreas Controller
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Sarcopenia, Diabetes Mellitus
Identifying Therapeutic Targets of Accelerated Sarcopenia
The proposed research is designed to identify the mechanisms that can accelerate loss of muscle size, strength and physical function in type 2 diabetes and with hospitalization in older persons.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Diabetes Mellitus, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT03118050
- Testing
- Resistance exercise training, Bed rest, Intensive physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
30 Week Parallel Group Comparison Study of Linagliptin + Pioglitazone (5+15, 5+30 and 5+45 mg) qd Versus Respective Monotherapies, Followed by a Comparison of 5mg+30mg and 5mg+45mg Versus Respective Monotherapies in Type 2 Diabetes for up to 54 Weeks
The primary objective is to demonstrate superior glycaemic control (HbA1c reduction) after 30 weeks of linagliptin/pioglitazone (5/15, 5/30 and 5/45 mg) versus the respective individual monotherapies of pioglitazone (15 mg, 30…
- Trial name
- NCT01183013
- Testing
- Pioglitazone 15 mg, Pioglitazone 45 mg, Pioglitazone 30 mg
- Where
- 132 sites in United States, Estonia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 936 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Depression, Heart Diseases
Exercise to Treat Depression in Individuals With Coronary Heart Disease
Some individuals with coronary heart disease (CHD) suffer from depression and use antidepressant medications to reduce symptoms.
- Trial name
- UPBEAT (NCT00302068)
- Testing
- Supervised Aerobic Exercise, Sertraline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Omarigliptin Add-on to Insulin in Japanese Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM, MK-3102-039)
This study will examine the efficacy of omarigliptin 25 mg once weekly compared to placebo in Japanese patients with T2DM who have inadequate glycemic control on insulin monotherapy in addition to diet and exercise therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT02906709
- Testing
- Omarigliptin, Insulin
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Community-Based Detection and Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease in Hispanics.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a highly prevalent public health problem that results from progressive atherosclerosis of arteries in the lower extremities.
- Trial name
- NCT01440634
- Testing
- Supervised exercise Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 347 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Ertugliflozin Monotherapy in the Treatment of Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Inadequate Glycemic Control Despite Diet and Exercise (MK-8835-003, VERTIS MONO)
This trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of ertugliflozin monotherapy in the treatment of participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and inadequate glycemic control on diet and exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT01958671
- Testing
- Ertugliflozin 5 mg, Ertugliflozin 10 mg, Metformin
- Volunteers
- 461 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Heel Pain: Multisegment Foot Motion and Muscle Function, FFI Translation, and Evaluation of Treatments
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition of plantar heel pain (PHP) that leads to pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life, especially among active adults aged 25 to 65.
- Trial name
- NCT03161314
- Testing
- Strengthening exercises, Stretching exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Botox for Non-surgical Lateral Release in Patellofemoral Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of botulinum toxin A injected into the lateral thigh muscle improves knee function and reduces knee pain secondary to patellofemoral syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00496964
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin A + exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University