Clinical trials: sponsored by Superior University
Ankle Fractures, Joint Stiffness
Virtual Reality-Integrated Rehabilitation Versus Conventional Balance Therapy Following Ankle Fracture
This study compares virtual reality-based balance training with conventional balance therapy in adults recovering from an ankle fracture after a period of immobilization.
- Conditions
- Ankle Fractures, Joint Stiffness, Postural Balance, Proprioception, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT07906002
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Balance System (VR-Training), Standard Physical Therapy (Conventional Exercise)
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Dr Aneeqa Sultan
Cognition Disorders
EFFECTS OF AN OUTDOOR MAT PILATES PROGRAM ON NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL INDICATORS OF ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS WITH MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT
Introduction: As individuals age, the quality of cognitive function becomes an increasingly important topic. Elderly people, naturally, due to the aging process, may experience a reduction in cognitive function.
- Trial name
- NCT07899372
- Testing
- Mat Pilates outdoor, Mat pilates closed environment
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Letícia Maria Da Silva
Cervicogenic Headache
Effects of Strain Counterstrain Versus Post Isometric Relaxation on Pain, Headache Frequency, and Quality of Life in Females With Cervicogenic Headache.
Cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache disorder associated with dysfunction of the cervical spine and surrounding muscles.
- Trial name
- SCS-PIR (NCT07897695)
- Testing
- Post Isometric Relaxation, Strain Counterstrain
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Qurat Ul Ain Ashfaq
Pes Anserine Bursitis
Comparison of Bracing and Eccentric Loading Exercises on Pain Modulation and Functional Improvement in Acute Pes Anserine Bursitis Patients
This study aims to compare the effects of knee bracing and eccentric loading exercises on pain and functional ability in adults with acute pes anserine bursitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07881913
- Testing
- Medial-Support Knee Brace, Eccentric Loading Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Dr Aneeqa Sultan
Healthy Volunteers, PHYSIOLOGICAL PHENOMENA
Study on Biomagnetic and Physiological Signals During Reiki Practice in Healthy Volunteers.
This study evaluates whether the practice of laying on of hands (Reiki) produces detectable biomagnetic and physiological modulations proximate to the human body in healthy volunteers.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, PHYSIOLOGICAL PHENOMENA, Biomagnetic and Physiological Effects of Laying on of Hands
- Trial name
- NCT07871981
- Testing
- Reiki Therapy, Mock Hand Placement
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anhembi Morumbi University
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, Postpartum Women
Effects of Modified Clamshell Training Versus Sling System Training on Pain, Functional Disability, and SIJ Nutation Control in Postpartum Women With SIJ Dysfunction
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) is a common musculoskeletal condition that can occur during the postpartum period due to pregnancy-related biomechanical, hormonal, and lumbopelvic changes.
- Trial name
- MCT-SST (NCT07852741)
- Testing
- Sling System Training, Modified Clamshell training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Dr Aneeqa Sultan
No Disease or Condition is Being Studied
French Contrast Versus Oregon Circuit Training in Competitive Football Players
This randomized, two-arm, parallel-group clinical trial is designed to compare French Contrast Training (FCT) with Oregon Circuit Training (OCT) for improving explosive strength, lower-limb power, and agility in competitive…
- Trial name
- FCT-OCT (NCT07865702)
- Testing
- French Contrast Training, Oregon Circuit Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Speech Sound Disorder, Articulation Disorder
AI-Integrated Virtual Reality Speech Therapy in Children With Speech Sound Disorders
Speech sound disorders can affect intelligibility, learning, participation, and communication in children. This completed randomized controlled trial evaluated AI-Integrated Virtual Reality Speech Therapy (AI-IVR-ST) against…
- Conditions
- Speech Sound Disorder, Articulation Disorder, Phonological Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT07863778
- Testing
- AI-Integrated Virtual Reality Speech Therapy (AI-IVR-ST), Conventional Speech Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Low Cardiac Output Syndrome
Patients With Low Cardiac Output Syndrome Undergoing Local Dental Anesthesia
Patients with low cardiac output syndrome requiring surgical and periodontal dental treatment will be selected to undergo the dental procedure using local dental anesthetic: 2% lidocaine with epinephrine and 2% lidocaine without…
- Trial name
- NCT06355882
- Testing
- Anesthetic infiltration
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Frozen Shoulder, Adhesive Capsulitis
Spencer's Technique Versus Mulligan's Technique for Stage II Frozen Shoulder
Stage II frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is associated with pain, stiffness, restricted shoulder range of motion, and reduced quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07844135
- Testing
- Spencer's Muscle Energy Technique With Conventional Physiotherapy, Mulligan's Mobilization With Movement With Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Balance Impairment in Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy
" Effects of Task Oriented Training on Balance With or Without Textured Insoles in Patient With Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy."
Introduction Peripheral diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is a common complication of diabetes that can cause sensory impairment, poor balance, and increased risk of falls.
- Trial name
- NCT07830173
- Testing
- Task oriented balance training, task oriented training with textured insoles
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University
ACL-injury
Comparison of Low-Level Laser Therapy Versus Infrared Therapy in Grade II ACL Injury Rehabilitation
This study is being conducted to compare two commonly used physical therapy treatments, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and infrared therapy, for people with a Grade II anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury of the knee.
- Trial name
- NCT07829835
- Testing
- Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), Infrared Therapy (IRT), Standard Physiotherapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Stroke
Brazilian Version of an Intervention to Support Healthy Lifestyle Adoption Post-stroke - iVIDAVC
Introduction: Stroke presents a high global burden, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as Brazil. Stroke secondary prevention, in which the adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviors is a key component, is an…
- Trial name
- NCT07809269
- Testing
- iVIDAVC, Telephone support
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
Muscle Strength, Physical Endurance
Caffeine Supplementation and Strength Endurance in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Athletes
This study investigated the acute effects of ingesting 400 mg of caffeine administered 30 minutes before Brazilian jiu-jitsu-specific strength endurance tests.
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Physical Endurance, Exercise
- Trial name
- CAF-BJJ (NCT07479875)
- Testing
- Caffeine
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
Diabetic Neuropathy Peripheral
Effects of BFRT on Glycemic Control, Nerve Conduction, Functional Outcomes and QOL in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is one of the most prevalent complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Peripheral neuropathy is caused by unavailability of glucose in cells and low metabolism.
- Trial name
- NCT07763795
- Testing
- BFR with low resistance high repetition exercises, low resistance high repetition exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Roam Rolling, Muscle Recovery
Effects of Foam Rolling on Plantar Flexor Recovery in Healthy Individuals
Foam rolling (FR) is a self-myofascial release technique that involves using body weight to apply pressure to soft tissues through a foam roller.
- Trial name
- NCT07759388
- Testing
- Foam rolling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Healthy Volunteers (HV), Transcranial Photobiomodulation
Frequency-Dependent Effects of Transcranial Photobiomodulation With Same Peak Irradiance on Cortical Excitability and Fine Motor Performance
This study investigates the frequency-dependent neuromodulatory effects of transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) over the primary motor cortex (M1) on cortical excitability and fine motor performance in healthy young adults.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers (HV), Transcranial Photobiomodulation, Cortical Excitability
- Trial name
- NCT07752602
- Testing
- Transcranial Photobiomodulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Home Polysomnography Made by Primary Care - (SONOPC Study)
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to assess the cost-effectiveness of a home polyssomnography made by primary care compared to standard protocol for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea in both genders.
- Trial name
- SONOPC (NCT07744880)
- Testing
- home polysomnography made by health professionals in primary care, Standard protocol
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Ciencias da Saude
Healthy Volunteers (HV), Transcranial Photobiomodulation
Frequency-Dependent Effects of Transcranial Photobiomodulation on Cortical Excitability
This study aims to investigate the frequency-dependent effects of near-infrared (NIR) transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) on human cortical excitability and fine motor performance.
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers (HV), Transcranial Photobiomodulation, Cortical Excitability
- Trial name
- NCT07707284
- Testing
- Transcranial Photobiomodulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Obese Adults
Evaluation of the Effects of Systemic Vibration Therapy on Thermogenesis, Cardiovascular Parameters, Endocrine-inflammatory Markers, and Physical-functional Performance in Adults With Obesity.
The goal of this clinical trial was to evaluate the effects of Systemic Vibration Therapy (SVT) on thermogenesis, cardiovascular health, endocrine-inflammatory markers, and physical performance in adults (men and women, aged…
- Trial name
- SVT (NCT07729215)
- Testing
- Systemic vibratory therapy, Systemic vibration therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Laboratorio de Vibraçoes Mecanicas e Praticas Integrativas