Clinical trials: Water Quality
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A 12 Week Physical Training Programme for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether water based or land based group training is more effective for people with COPD.
- Trial name
- NCT00744484
- Testing
- Training in water, Training on land
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Intravenous Fluids, Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
SOFI: A Quality Improvement Project to Standardize Use of Intravenous Fluids in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients
Intravenous fluids (IVF) are used in hospitalized patients to replenish the fluid and electrolyte losses of patients who cannot take adequate hydration by mouth or through their gut.
- Conditions
- Intravenous Fluids, Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance, ADH Inappropriate
- Trial name
- SOFI (NCT03924674)
- Testing
- Education, clinical decision support tools
- Where
- 89 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Hand Hygiene Behavior, Hand Hygiene Effectiveness
hands4health: A Multi-component Intervention on Hand Hygiene in Primary Health Care Facilities in Burkina Faso and Mali
The goal of this cluster randomized controlled trial is to assess the effectiveness of the hands4health multi-component hand hygiene intervention in patients and health care providers in primary health care facilities in Burkina…
- Trial name
- h4h (NCT05946980)
- Testing
- Multi-component hand hygiene intervention in primary health care facilities
- Where
- 2 sites in Burkina Faso, Mali
- Volunteers
- 309 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute
Copd
The Effect of Salt Water Nebulization on Cough, Sputum and Quality of Life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Patients
The aim of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of salt-water nebulization on individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Trial name
- NCT06519188
- Testing
- Nebulization application with 5 ml isotonic sodium chloride
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Ministry of Health, Turkey
Low Back Pain, Obesity
WATERinMOTION Aquatic Exercise Program Compared to Land-Based Rehabilitation on Low-Back Pain Relief and Quality of Life
This randomized controlled trial compares the efficacy of an 8-week WATERinMOTION aquatic exercise program versus land-based rehabilitation for reducing low-back pain (LBP) and improving quality of life in sedentary…
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Obesity, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- WATERinMOTION (NCT06946342)
- Testing
- "Aquatic Exercise Group", Land-Based Rehabilitation Group"
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sistan and Baluchestan
Satisfaction, Quality of Life
Effect of Occlusal Accommodation of the Mouthguard on the Degree of Satisfaction of Water Polo Players
This study assesses the effect of adjusting the occlusal surface of a custom-made mouthguard on the degree of satisfaction with a mouthguard among water polo players.
- Trial name
- NCT03845621
- Testing
- Conventional Mouthguard, Occlusal-adjusted Mouthguard
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Barcelona
Hyperkalemia
Clinical Decision Support System for Quality Assurance in Potassium-Increasing Drug-Drug-Interactions
To investigate the impact of reminders for serum potassium monitoring and of hyperkalemia alerts during potassium-increasing drug-drug-interactions.
- Trial name
- NCT02020317
- Testing
- decision support in potassium-inc. drug-drug-interactions
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 3,341 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Fibromyalgia
Effects of Hydrotherapy on Physical Function and Quality of Life of Women With Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FS) is one condition that most affects functional performance, especially in women, due to alterations in the entire musculoskeletal system.
- Trial name
- NCT01839305
- Testing
- Hydrotherapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mariana Arias Avila
Quality of Bowel Preparation
Effect of Simethicone on Colon Preparation During Water Exchange Colonoscopy
Background: Colonoscopy reduces colorectal cancer mortality by enabling early detection and removal of adenomas. Its effectiveness, however, depends heavily on bowel preparation quality and mucosal visibility.
- Trial name
- NCT07674160
- Testing
- Simethicone with PEG, PEG
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dalin Tzu Chi General Hospital
Dehydration
Impact of Oral Carbohydrate Consumption Prior to Cesarean Section
For more than 15 years, traditional fasting regimens prior to scheduled surgeries have been called into question, yet prolonged preoperative fasting remains common practice.
- Trial name
- NCT02684513
- Testing
- Oral Carbohydrate Beverage, Rehydration beverage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Overweight
Effects of Aquatic vs Land Based Jogging in Overweight
Obesity raises the risk of chronic illnesses in adults, especially heart disease, type II diabetes, and osteoarthritis. One way to combat obesity is by physical activity, and water-based exercise (hydrotherapy) is recognized as…
- Trial name
- NCT06316141
- Testing
- Aqua Jogging, Land based Jogging
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Skin Health
Nutritional Study of Fish Oil in Skin Quality in Healthy Women
The skin acts as a barrier against the external environment and prevents water loss from the body. Aging is a natural process leading to changes in the skin and fish oil has been shown to prevent inflammation, hyperpigmentation…
- Trial name
- OPTIHUD (NCT05128240)
- Testing
- Ceto 10
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Epax Norway AS
Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
Effect of Tolvaptan on Cognitive Function in Cirrhosis
Hypothesis: Tolvaptan will improve cognitive function, brain edema and health-related quality of life in cirrhotic patients with hyponatremia
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Hyponatremia
- Trial name
- NCT01556646
- Testing
- Tolvaptan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Chronic Kidney Disease stage4, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
Healthy Diet Rich in Potassium to Chronic Kidney Disease With Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate: A Feasibility Study
This is a descriptive single arm open-label interventional trial lasting 6 weeks aiming to test if a low protein healthy K-rich diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts with concomitant use of new potassium binder…
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease stage4, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5, Hyperkalemia
- Trial name
- HELPFUL (NCT04207203)
- Testing
- sodium zirconium cyclosilicate and healthy diet
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Colonoscopy (Procedure)
Water Temperature and Bowel Cleansing Quality
Observational study The aim of this observational study is to investigate the effect of water temperature used during pre-colonoscopy bowel preparation on the quality of bowel cleansing.
- Trial name
- NCT07295405
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
Resting Heart Rate, Blood Glucose Control
Assessing the Effects of Cool Roofs on Indoor Environments and Health in Niue
Ambient air temperatures in the Pacific have broken record highs in 2024. Solutions are needed to build heat resilience in communities and adapt to increasing heat from climate change.
- Conditions
- Resting Heart Rate, Blood Glucose Control, Depression, Heat-related Symptoms
- Trial name
- REFLECT (NCT06570993)
- Testing
- Cool roof
- Where
- Niue
- Volunteers
- 288 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aditi Bunker
Pain, Deep Venous Thrombosis
EVENT: Hydrotherapy and Deep Venous Thrombosis
The main objective of this study is to demonstrate that hydrotherapy in a specific place can reduce the risk of post-thrombotic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00348907
- Testing
- thermal cure, late thermal cure
- Where
- 27 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Association Francaise pour la Recherche Thermale
Dysphagia, Respiratory Tract Infections
Using Plain Water With Oral Care to Increase Hydration for Long Term Care Residents With Disordered Swallowing
The Frazier Free Water Protocol (FFWP) using plain, thin (unmodified) water is an accepted method to increase fluid intake and hydration in older adults with disordered swallowing and dementia.This study aims to take an…
- Trial name
- FFWP (NCT03672552)
- Testing
- FFWP and Improved Oral Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial University of Newfoundland
Water Quality, Water Treatment
Evaluating a Water Safety Plan Intervention in Ghana
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of water safety plans (WSPs) in rural Ghana. The investigators aim to evaluate the effects of WSPs on water supply system infrastructure, water availability and reliability…
- Conditions
- Water Quality, Water Treatment, Diarrhea
- Trial name
- NCT07317167
- Testing
- Water Safety Plans
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 4,500 people
- Sponsor
- The Aquaya Institute
Healthy
12 Weeks of Water Aerobics at Various Intensities for Adults and Older Adults
The objective of this clinical trial is to understand the best intensity to perform water aerobics with adults and older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06509217
- Testing
- Moderate-intensity Group, High-intensity Group
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Luís Oliveira Brandão Faíl