Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Valencia
Fibromyalgia
Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Versus Manual Lymphatic Drainage After Breast Cancer Surgery
Objective. To compare the effectiveness of myofascial therapy against manual lymphatic drainage in the reduction of sequelae secondary to conservative surgery and radiotherapy in women who survived breast cancer. Design.
- Trial name
- MRvsMLD (NCT03182881)
- Testing
- Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Hockey Players Whith Lower Back and Hamstring Pain
Manual Therapy and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in Field Hockey Players.
Introduction: Field hockey is a contact sport. Semiflexion asymmetric position, along with other theories such as the weakness of the extensor muscles of the back or hamstring injury, can be causes or aggravating that suelan…
- Trial name
- MTPNFHockeyP (NCT02870335)
- Testing
- Manual Therapy, Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Geriatric Disorder
Fear to Fall Reduction in Geriatric Patients Who Suffered Previous Falls
Fear to fall has been proven to be a risk factor affecting those geriatric patients who have previously suffered a fall. In this work it is assessed the effectiveness of a physiotherapy and psychological combined intervention…
- Trial name
- FFALL_GER (NCT02727374)
- Testing
- Physiotherapy intervention, Cognitive-behavioural Intervention
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Cancer
Promotion of Emotional Well-being in Hospitalized Cancer Patients by Virtual Reality
The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of a brief psychological intervention supported by Information and Communication Technologies, on the subjective well-being of hospitalized cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03103711
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Intervention
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Injury of Musculoskeletal System
Study of the Effect of Kinesio Taping and Proprioceptive Exercise on the Stability of Ankle in Amateur Soccer Players
Soccer is a sport that attracts many participants and leads to a substantial number of injuries, especially of the ankle. Enhancement of functional joint stability by kinesio taping proprioceptive training may be important both…
- Trial name
- NCT02863562
- Testing
- Kinesio taping, Proprioceptive exercises
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia
Effects of Physical Exercise to Prevent Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women
According to the World Health Organization criteria, osteoporosis was defined as a bone mineral density that lies 2.5 standard deviations or more below the average value for young healthy women.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- Osteo_women (NCT03091088)
- Testing
- walking at an intense pace, osteoporosis specific-oriented training
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Invasive vs Conservative Strategies in Non-ST-elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome and Comorbidities
The guidelines of clinical practice, based on the randomized studies, recommend an invasive strategy in non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTEACS).
- Trial name
- MOSCA (NCT01645943)
- Testing
- Coronary angiogram
- Where
- 6 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Patellofemoral Syndrome
Manual Therapy and Dry Needling in Patellofemoral Syndrome
It is a randomized clinical trial comparing two treatments in patients affected by the patellofemoral syndrome (PFS). Our aim was to investigate the effectiveness of inclusion of trigger point dry needling into the management of…
- Trial name
- MTPSSFP (NCT02514005)
- Testing
- Manual therapy, Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Chest Pain
N-terminal Pro B-type Natriuretic Peptide (Nt-proBNP) Versus Exercise Test for Evaluation of Acute Chest Pain
The investigators' objective is to compare a new strategy combining clinical history and NT-proBNP levels versus the usual care, consisting of early exercise testing, for decision making in patients presenting to the emergency…
- Trial name
- NCT00493844
- Testing
- Exercise testing, Clinical evaluation + NTproBNP
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Pelvic Pain, Vulvodynia
Psychosocial Factors and Central Sensitization in Chronic Pelvic Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine if the psychosocial factors in women with chronic pelvic pain are predisposing, precipitant or maintenance factors, and relate these factors with central sensitization and dysfunctional…
- Conditions
- Pelvic Pain, Vulvodynia, Pudendal Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT02856334
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Healthy
Effect of Stimulating Plant on the Balance in Young Healthy
The primary purpose of this study was to examine the immediate effect of manual stimulation on the foot plant in static and dynamic balance in young healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- Effplant (NCT02508766)
- Testing
- Plantar stimulation
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Crohn´s Disease
Osteopathy Non-manipulative in Patients With Crohn's Disease.
Crohn's disease (CD) is an inflammatory bowel disease with a high prevalence. Its etiology is unknown and is considered a multifactorial disease.
- Trial name
- ONManCD (NCT02763293)
- Testing
- Manual Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Sedentary
Increasing Physical Activity Through a Motivational Online Intervention Using Pedometers in Sedentary Students
The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of a motivational online intervention (MOI) using pedometers to increase physical activity in a sample of sedentary students.
- Trial name
- NCT02838550
- Testing
- Motivational Online Intervention, Pedometer
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Fibromyalgia
Effect of the Kinesio Taping in Fibromyalgia.
The prevalence of the fibromyalgia is about 10-15% in the European countries. It is unclear the etiology and pathogenesis of the syndrome.
- Trial name
- EffKtFbm (NCT02763332)
- Testing
- Upper trunk group (UTG), Global trunk group (GTG)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Endosseous Dental Implant Failure, Alveolar Bone Loss
Plasma of Argon Cleaning on Implant Abutments: 5-year Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial
Contamination of implant abutments could potentially influence the peri-implant tissue inflammatory response. The aim of the present study was to assess the radiographic bone changes around customized, platform switched…
- Trial name
- NCT02552810
- Testing
- Steam clean, Plasma of Argon
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Tension-type Headache
Manual Therapy for Tension Headache With Psychological Disorders
Introduction. Tension-type headache is a highly prevalent disorder with a significant socio-economic impact, affecting psychological aspects.
- Trial name
- NCT02170259
- Testing
- The suboccipital technique, The articulatory technique, Combined treatment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Back Pain
Immediate Changes After Manual Therapy in Patients With Non-specific Back Pain
The purpose of this trial is to investigate the immediate effects of neuro-lymphatic treatment, thoracic vertebral and costal articulatory in terms of back pain levels, cervical and dorsal flexibility, sense of body comfort and…
- Trial name
- EffDorsMan (NCT02520648)
- Testing
- Neuro-lymphatic treatment, Articulatory spinal manual therapy, Articulatory costal Manual therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Knee Osteoarthritis
Influences of Balance Training With a Dynamometric Platform in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Knee osteoarthritis produces degeneration and joint wear that greatly affects the patient's proprioceptive system increasing instability.
- Trial name
- TKA_DP (NCT02734225)
- Testing
- Functional Recovery, Balance Training, Dynamometric Platform Training
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Fibromyalgia
Effect of Low-impact Aerobic Exercise and Music Therapy in Fibromyalgia
The idea of this study is the combination of these two techniques (low-impact aerobic exercise through functional movements and music therapy) that have proven to be effective separately.
- Trial name
- EffMusFibro (NCT02516761)
- Testing
- Low-impact aerobic exercise combined with music therapy, Low-impact aerobic exercise, Control group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Quality of Life
The Influence of Manual Therapy in the Quality of Life in Tension-Type Headache
The present study aims to assess the quality of life of patients suffering from tension-type headache (TTH) treated for 4 weeks with different manual therapy-based techniques.
- Trial name
- MTheadacheQL (NCT02455323)
- Testing
- Suboccipital inhibitory, Spinal manipulative, Combined treatment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia