Clinical trials: active, sponsored by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Non-specific Low Back Pain
Comparing Myofascial Exercise and Trigger Point Therapy for Non-Specific Low Back Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if two common physical therapy approaches, used alone or together, can help reduce pain and improve daily function in adults with nonspecific low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT07362420
- Testing
- Myofascial Trigger Point Manual Compression, Myofascial Chain-Based Specific Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Motor Learning, Aging
OPTIMAL Motor Learning in Table Tennis: A fNIRS Study
This study investigates how OPTIMAL theory influences table tennis backhand learning in young, healthy older, and mild cognitively impaired older adults.
- Conditions
- Motor Learning, Aging, Coginitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT07914608
- Testing
- OPTIMAL theory-based Instruction, Conventional Instruction (Control)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Parkinson Disease
Cognitive-Motor Training for Gait Adaptability in Parkinson Disease
Cognitive-motor training combines thinking tasks with physical movements, encouraging participants to choose appropriate actions and adjust their movements according to different task demands.
- Trial name
- NCT07907718
- Testing
- Cognitive-motor training, Conventional physiotherapy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
eHealth Literacy, Digital Health Literacy
The Effects of a Scenario-based Fact-checking Course on eHealth Literacy and Fact-checking Skills Among Older Adults.
As more older adults use the internet to seek health information, it may be difficult to determine whether online information is trustworthy.
- Conditions
- eHealth Literacy, Digital Health Literacy, Fact Checking
- Trial name
- NCT07886645
- Testing
- Scenario-Based Fact-Checking Course, Nutrition Education
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Chronic Low Back Pain (Non-specific, Uncomplicated)
Comparison of Abdominal Expansion and Abdominal Drawing-In Training With Manual and Verbal Cueing in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
This study aims to investigate the interactive effects of two core stability training strategies-abdominal drawing-in manoeuvre (ADIM) and Dynamic Neuromusculoskeletal Stabilization abdominal expansion (DNS-AE)-and two…
- Trial name
- NCT07318454
- Testing
- Abdominal Drawing-In Manoeuvre Training, Dynamic Neuromusculoskeletal Stabilization Abdominal Expansion Training
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Chronic Low Back Pain (Non-specific, Uncomplicated)
Immediate Effects of Manual and Verbal Cueing During Movement Control Training in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Chronic non-specific low back pain is commonly associated with impaired movement control. Movement control training is often used in rehabilitation, and different cueing methods may influence how patients perform and learn…
- Trial name
- NCT07324538
- Testing
- Movement Control Training With Manual Cueing, Movement Control Training With Verbal Cueing
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Myopia
Early Intervention for High Risk Premyopic Children
The purpose of this research project is to add evidence of pharmacological (0.025% atropine) and optical (Defocus Integrated Multiple Segments Triple Enhanced Design spectacle lenses ) approaches for myopia prevention among…
- Trial name
- NCT07863713
- Testing
- 0.025% atropine eye drops, DIMS TED
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Effectiveness of Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to examine the effects of Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT) on pulmonary function, sleep quality, depressive symptoms, and dyspnea in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07818187
- Testing
- ACBT+OPEP, Usual Care (Standard Medical Care)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital
Sarcopenia, Intrinsic Capacity
Multi-Component Nutrition, Intrinsic Capacity, and Physical Function in Older Adults
To evaluate the effects of a 12-week multi-component nutritional formula on World Health Organization (WHO) Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) intrinsic capacity domains, physical function, and metabolic biomarkers in…
- Trial name
- NCT07815158
- Testing
- Multi-Component Nutritional Formula
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Healthy Ageing, Community-dwelling Older Adults
Intrinsic Capacity, Resilience, and Meaning in Life in Community-Dwelling Midlife and Older Adults
This prospective observational cohort (panel) study aims to understand how intrinsic capacity, resilience, and meaning in life are related and how they change over time in community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults who…
- Trial name
- NCT07687563
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Obesity, Adolescent, Weight Change, Body
Multi-Modal Digital Interventions for Adolescent Weight Management
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-modal digital intervention, based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), in promoting healthy weight control behaviors among overweight…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Adolescent, Weight Change, Body, Weight Stigma
- Trial name
- M2DI-AWM (NCT06920862)
- Testing
- Multi-Modal Digital Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Mobility Limitations, Community-dwelling Older Adults
Smart Nursing AI Agent for Health Self-Management
This study aims to develop and evaluate a smart nursing AI agent to support health self-management among middle-aged and older patients, and further to examine its effectiveness in home care and health self-management.
- Conditions
- Mobility Limitations, Community-dwelling Older Adults, Middle-aged and Older Adults
- Trial name
- NCT07761663
- Testing
- Smart Nursing AI Agent
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Vestibular Dysfunction, Dizziness
Vestibular Balance-Cognition Dual-Task Digital System: Development of a Smart Rehabilitation Platform for the Elderly and Prediction of Balance Function Risks
This study is being done to better understand how vestibular problems and thinking abilities (such as attention and mental flexibility) are related in older adults, and how doing a balance task and a thinking task at the same…
- Conditions
- Vestibular Dysfunction, Dizziness, Falls (Accidents) in Old Age, Balance Assessment
- Trial name
- NCT07735078
- Testing
- Instrumented balance and gait assessment using wearable inertial sensors, Questionnaires and paper-based cognitive tests
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Aging
Smart Facial Exercise Coaching System for Older Adults
Participants will participate in a 5-day facial exercise program and will be assessed at baseline, immediately after completion of the intervention, and 1 month after completion of the intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT07700654
- Testing
- Smart Facial Coaching System, Video-Based Facial Exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Schizophrenia / Schizoaffective Disorder
Healing Stigma Through Stories
This study is the first phase of the research project. The purpose of this phase is to develop and refine a narrative-based intervention designed to reduce self-stigma among people with schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NCT07708402
- Testing
- Healing Stigma through Stories
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Fatigue
Alterations in Spiking Following Muscle Fatigue in Volleyball Players
This study aims (1)to investigate the effects of repetitive functional overhead movements targeting shoulder and scapular muscles on glenohumeral and scapular kinematics and muscle activation during the arm cocking and…
- Trial name
- NCT07687550
- Testing
- Upper Extremity Muscle Fatigue Protocol
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Subacromial Pain Syndrome
The Effect of Unstable Loads on Scapular Kinematics and Muscle Activation During Overhead Press in Overhead Athletes With Subacromial Pain Syndrome
The research aims to compare the differences between stable and unstable load conditions during shoulder pressing in overhead athletes with SAPS and to compare the differences between SAPS and healthy athletes with stable and…
- Trial name
- NCT07646899
- Testing
- stable load shoulder press, Unstable load shoulder press
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)
Effects of Cervical Manual Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders With Myalgia
Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are the leading cause of non-odontogenic orofacial pain interfering with daily activities.
- Trial name
- NCT07647887
- Testing
- upper cervical mobilization
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Obesity & Overweight
Comparative Effectiveness of Western Pharmacotherapy Versus Integrative Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Weight Management in Central Taiwan: A Real-World Cohort Study
Obesity is a major public health issue. While modern Western pharmacotherapies (e.g., GLP-1 receptor agonists) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are utilized for weight management, the comparative effectiveness of their…
- Trial name
- NCT07646457
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 296 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Non-specific Neck Pain, Playing Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Kinematics and Muscle Activation of Scapula in Upper String Players With Neck Pain
This study will analyze and compare scapular kinematics and muscle activation patterns between upper string musicians with and without neck pain during arm elevation and playing tasks (open strings, scales, musical pieces)…
- Trial name
- NCT07448857
- Testing
- motion capture system, surface electromyography
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University