Clinical trials: Manual therapy
Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Sleep Disordered Breathing and Chronic Pain
The purpose of this study is to evaluate positive pressure in patients with chronic pain taking opioid medications who have sleep disordered breathing.
- Trial name
- NCT01457014
- Testing
- servo ventilation auto, Continuous positive airway pressure, servo ventilation manual
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Philips Respironics
Depression, Mental Disorder
Digital Training for Non-Specialist Health Workers to Deliver a Brief Psychological Treatment for Depression
The purpose of this 3-arm randomized controlled trial is to compare two forms of digital training (i.e., low-intensity and high-intensity) with traditional face-to-face training of non-specialist health workers to deliver an…
- Conditions
- Depression, Mental Disorder, Psychological
- Trial name
- ESSENCE (NCT04157816)
- Testing
- Face-to-Face Training, Digital Training, Coaching Support
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 340 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM)
Plantar Fasciitis
Comparative Effects of Myofascial Release and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Moblization in Pregnant Women With Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by heel pain and functional limitations, which may become more pronounced during pregnancy due to weight gain, hormonal changes, and altered biomechanics.
- Trial name
- MFR-IASM-PF (NCT07676058)
- Testing
- Myofascial Release (MFR), Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Active Trapezius Trigger Point Pain
Myofascial Release vs. Stretching With Ultrasound for Trapezius Trigger Points in Athletes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study aimed to compare the efficacy of MFR plus HPPT-US versus stretching plus HPPT-US on pain intensity, cervical range of motion (ROM), muscle length (ML), and neck disability in athletes with active upper trapezius MTrPs.
- Trial name
- NCT07002593
- Testing
- Myofascial release (MFR), Muscle Stretching, High-powered pulsed therapeutic ultrasound (HPPT-US)
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
HIV
The Treatment Ambassador Program: A Pilot Intervention to Increase Treatment Initiation
This study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the Treatment Ambassador program - a peer-supported intervention targeting individuals living with HIV who have not started on treatment within at least 3 months of…
- Trial name
- NCT03099707
- Testing
- Treatment Ambassador
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Scapular Dyskinesis
Scapular Stabilization Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique in Scapular Dyskinesis
Office workers, typically engaged in administrative or professional roles, are increasingly susceptible to scapular dyskinesis (SD).
- Trial name
- NCT07841652
- Testing
- Scapular Stabilization Exercises+ Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Patient engagement through warm-up and Scapular Stabilization exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Dyspareunia
Physiotherapy Intervention in Climacteric Women With Dyspareunia
Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy intervention techniques in the improvement of dyspareunia in climacteric women. Study design: This is a randomized controlled trial.
- Trial name
- NCT02804048
- Testing
- superficial heat pelvic floor muscle, superficial heat low back, Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Mental Health Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Adolescence
Promoting Asylum-seeking and Refugee Children's Coping With Trauma
A short term trauma-focused cognitive- behavioral program to reduce trauma-related mental health problems among asylum-seeking and refugee children.
- Conditions
- Mental Health Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Adolescence, Depression, Social Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT03822598
- Testing
- Teaching Recovery Techniques, TRT
- Where
- 16 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Obesity Adult Onset, Eating Behavior
Alternative Healthcare Delivery Strategies to Prevent Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity, yet a significant percentage of patients achieve suboptimal results or present long-term weight regain.
- Trial name
- NCT05946187
- Testing
- Apolo_Bari Stepped-care intervention, Treatment as Usual for Bariatric Surgery
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minho
Chronic Low-back Pain
Osteopathic Single CAse Research for Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
This study aims to collect primary data from patients with low back pain to assess the effect of standard osteopathic management and biopsychosocially-informed osteopathic care using a Single-Case Experimental Design.
- Trial name
- OSCAR (NCT05120921)
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manual Treatment, Self-management, Reassurance
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University College of Osteopathy
Low Back Pain, Neck Pain
Which Model of Care is the Most Cost-effective in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders?
As musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs) reach epidemic proportions in Canada, access to the public health system for those who suffer from them is increasingly difficult.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome, Rotator-cuff Related Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- Edu1st (NCT06832852)
- Testing
- Stepped care, Rehabilitation Care, Medical Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 369 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Effects of MWM and ESWT on Pain and Function in LE Patients
Comparison Of Mobilization With Movement And ESWT Treatment Modalities In Patients With Lateral Epicondylopathy
Abstract Our study aimed to compare the effects of mobilization with movement (MWM) and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on pain and functionality in patients with lateral epicondylopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT06955949
- Testing
- Control Group, ESWT Group, Mobilization movement group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Stroke Gait Rehabilitation
The Effect of Cupping on Spasticity and Function of the Lower Extremity During Rehabilitation After Stroke
Physical therapists use dry static cupping for the treatment of many conditions, including spasticity for patients post-stroke. While research better describes the effects of dry static cupping for patients with orthopedic…
- Trial name
- NCT06653855
- Testing
- Dry Static Cupping, Standard physical therapy treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Scott Getsoian
Chronic Pain
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy With and Without Enhanced Mindfulness Training for Chronic Pain
As non-pharmacological alternatives, psychosocial treatments have been recommended for chronic pain management. One such treatment is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
- Trial name
- MUST (NCT04057144)
- Testing
- ACT, mindfulness exercises and audio recordings, Education program
- Where
- 4 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 667 people
- Sponsor
- St. Olavs Hospital
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Comparison Of Surfactant Lung Lavage With Standard Care In The Treatment Of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of surfactant lung lavage in the treatment of meconium aspiration syndrome. Aspiration of meconium into the tracheo-bronchial tree with the onset of respiration results in…
- Trial name
- Sur-Lu-Lav (NCT01310621)
- Testing
- Bovine surfactant
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Lady Hardinge Medical College
Manual Therapy, Knee
Effect of Knee Mobilisation on Joint Position Sense and Tissues
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of traction mobilizations on position sense in the knee joint and on the biomechanical properties of the knee joint tissues.
- Trial name
- NCT06540404
- Testing
- Pulse traction, Continuous traction
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Hamstring Injury
Miodural Bridge Stretching in Posture Modification in Professional Footballers
Fatigue influences the kinematics of the knee. Decreasing the tone of the suboccipital musculature may decrease the tone of the knee flexors.
- Trial name
- NCT04290065
- Testing
- Manual therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
Neck Pain, Musculoskeletal Manipulations
Effects of Radial Shock Waves Therapy in the Treatment of Neck Pain
The aim of this study is to assess the effects of radial shock wave therapy in neck pain. For this objective, subjects recruited will be allocated in an experimental group or a placebo group.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT04495465
- Testing
- Radial Shock Wave Therapy, Manual Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- University of Jaén
Bell's Palsy
Effects of Photobiomodulation and Electrical Stimulation Among Bell's Palsy Patients
Despite promising evidence supporting both photobiomodulation (PBM) and electrical stimulation (ES) in Bell's palsy rehabilitation, key gaps remain in the literature.
- Trial name
- NCT07266636
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation alongwith facial exercise, Electrical Stimulation alongwith facial exercise
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Stroke
A Rehabilitation Therapy for Post-stroke Fatigue
Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability in the community. Fatigue affects about a third of stroke survivors. It results in difficulty taking part in everyday activities, and increases risk of hospitalization and death after…
- Trial name
- NCT02131532
- Testing
- A brief psychological intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
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