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NCT ID: NCT06229249 Completed - Clinical trials for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Effectiveness of Carpal Ligament Self-myofascial Stretching in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Start date: November 17, 2022
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), also known as median mononeuropathy, occurs when the median nerve is squeezed or compressed as it travels through the carpal tunnel at the wrist. It is common in the age group of 40-60 years. The main aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of carpal ligament self-myofascial stretching over conventional physical therapy on reducing pain and improving function in patients with stage I and II CTS-thirty-six subjects with stage I and II (mild) CTS were recruited. Thirty-six subjects who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to the experimental group and control group, with 18 patients in each group. The experimental group received carpal ligament self-myofascial stretching along with conventional physical therapy, while the control group received traditional physical therapy alone. The duration of the treatment was six weeks. The outcome measures used were the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and the Visual Analogue Scale.

NCT ID: NCT06227078 Completed - Knee Osteoarthritis Clinical Trials

Effects of Kinesiotaping and Physiotherapy in Grade 2 Osteoarthritis Following Degenerative Meniscal Tears

Start date: September 1, 2021
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Degenerative meniscal tears are a common cause of osteoarthritis commonly diagnosed in football players and are considered a major risk factor for the development of knee osteoarthritis. This study aimed to investigate the Clinical and functional effects of kinesiotaping and physiotherapy in grade 2 osteoarthritis following degenerative meniscal tears in football players.

NCT ID: NCT06226103 Completed - Clinical trials for Age-related Cognitive Decline

Effectiveness Of Computer-Based Cognitive Training in Age-Related Cognitive Decline

Start date: January 7, 2023
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Background: Ageing is frequently accompanied by physiological changes that might result in a deterioration in physical and cognitive abilities, which frequently leads to institutionalization or the loss of autonomy. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an intermediate state between normal cognitive aging and early dementia, the optimal period to intervene with preventive strategies and early treatments. Thus, the current study intends to investigate the effects of aerobic and computer-based cognitive training on age-related cognitive decline. Methods: This is a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment (n = 60) will be randomized to 2 arms and treated for 12 weeks: arm 1 (aerobic exercise and computerized cognitive training) and arm 2 (Placebo; will not receive any intervention). Outcome measure used were Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) test, Barthel Index (BI) and short form survey-12 (SF-12). Statistical Analysis: To compare the baseline characteristics and outcome variables between the two groups, independent t-tests was employed. A two-way repeated measures ANOVA was utilized to determine the interaction effect of time (baseline, post-treatment, and follow-up) and group (intervention vs. control) on the outcome measures.

NCT ID: NCT06199440 Completed - Type 2 Diabetes Clinical Trials

Azithromycin Versus Doxycycline on Restistin Level in Periodontitis Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Start date: June 1, 2022
Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Study type: Interventional

The aim of this study is to evaluate the adjunctive effects of systemic antibiotics used in nonsurgical periodontal treatment (NSPT), compared with NSPT alone, on the periodontal clinical parameters and resistin level in diabetic patients with periodontitis, in order to identify which, one provides an additional effect to non-surgical periodontal therapy

NCT ID: NCT06186258 Completed - Clinical trials for Congenital Heart Disease

Infective Endocarditis in Percutaneous Pulmonary Revalvulation: Comparison Between Melody and Sapien Valves

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Start date: December 17, 2021
Phase:
Study type: Observational

Percutaneous pulmonary valve revalvulation (PPVR) has emerged as an alternative to surgery for the treatment of congenital heart disease with right ejection pathway dysfunction. The Melody valve (Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota) was the first to be used, validated in 2006 by the European Commission and in 2010 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Subsequently, the Sapien valve (Edwards SAPIEN pulmonic transcatheter heart valve, Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, California) was subsequently approved for PPVR (Europe, 2010; FDA 2016). Infective endocarditis (IE) after PPVR is currently a major concern with an incidence after Melody PPVR estimated at 3%, much higher than the rate of prosthetic left-heart IE. The Sapien valve has been introduced more recently and some cases of IE have been published. Despite the attention this issue is receiving, there are few studies of sufficient size or statistical power to elucidate the risk factors for developing an IE after PPVR according to the type of valve implanted. Recently, a multicenter study was published by the American team of McElhinney et al (J Am Coll Cardiol 2021 ; 78 :575-589). Although it was a sizeable cohort (2476 patients), there was a large disparity in the ratio of patients who underwent revalvulation with either the Melody or Sapien valve, in favor of Melody patients (2038 Melody patients vs. 438 Sapien patients). In this study, the estimated risk of IE was higher for patients who received a Melody valve, according to univariable analysis but not anymore after multivariate analysis. To further answer this question, we develop an international retrospective multicenter registry whose main objective will be to characterize the incidence rate of infective endocarditis after percutaneous pulmonary revalvulation according to the type of valve implanted (Melody vs. Sapien) using a large population of patients with comparable characteristics (match-population).

NCT ID: NCT06181955 Completed - Clinical trials for Osteoarthritis, Knee

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Osteoarthritis

Start date: December 6, 2021
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

The present study has examined the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy along with conventional physical therapy on functional ability in grade IV knee osteoarthritis. Intervention program was performed for four weeks. Conventional physical therapy included ultrasound therapy, isometric quadriceps, straight leg raising (SLR) and isometric hip adductor strengthening exercises. Functional ability was assessed using the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) score.

NCT ID: NCT06173388 Completed - Clinical trials for Dysphagia, Esophageal

Exercise Training for Cervicogenic Dysphagia

Start date: February 1, 2022
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Background: Cervicogenic dysphagia is a swallowing difficulty caused by cervical problems that negatively impact pulmonary health, and quality of life and may increase the risk of mortality. Study design: Randomized Controlled Study Purpose: The purpose was to explore the effect of a structured exercise training program composed of cervical stretching, strengthening and stabilizing exercises on the swallowing function, craniovertebral angle, and pulmonary function in patient with cervicogenic dysphagia. Methods: 32 patients (age 35-50 years) with cervicogenic dysphagia were randomly allocated into study group (n=17) and control group (n=15). The craniovertebral angle (CVA), the swallowing function (using the swallow-difficulty questionnaire "SDQ") and the pulmonary function (including the forced vital capacity "FVC" and forced expiratory volume in one second "FEV1") were evaluated pre-study and post-study. All participants received three sessions/week for 8-weeks. The study group received the structured exercise program, in addition to the swallow resistance exercise (SRE), while the control group received the swallow resistance exercise only.

NCT ID: NCT06159413 Completed - Low Back Pain Clinical Trials

LUMBAR MULTIFIDUS MUSCLES FUNCTION AMONG PATIENTS WITH LOW BACK PAIN: VIRTUAL REALITY VERSUS STABILIZATION EXERCISES.

Start date: March 1, 2023
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Abstract: Background: The multifidus muscle, the most medially located back muscle and the largest muscle that spans the lumbosacral junction serves to provide dynamic stability to the spinal column. Virtual reality and core stabilization exercises are commonly used for balance training in musculoskeletal conditions. The knowledge regarding the effective implementation of these training protocols in patients suffering from chronic low back pain (LBP) is insufficient. Objective: The purpose of the present study is to investigate the efficacy of virtual reality versus stabilization exercises on lumbar multifidus muscle function among patients with low back pain. Design: Randomized, double-blinded controlled study. Participants: Sixty LBP participants will be divided into three groups in a 1:1:1 ratio, 20 in each group (control group, stabilizing exercises, and virtual reality rehabilitation system). All three groups received training three days per week throughout the Six-week treatment session. Outcome measures: Evaluation of pain by the visual analog scale (VAS), Level of functional impairments by Oswestry Disability Index and Accuracy of lumbar repositioning measurement by Biodex system will be measured at baseline and after Six weeks.

NCT ID: NCT06157476 Completed - Erb Palsy Clinical Trials

Stretch-Shortening Cycle Exercise: Potential Implications For Children With Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury

Start date: March 14, 2021
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

This study was set out to evaluate the effect of a 12-week stretch-shortening cycle exercise (SSC-Ex) on muscle strength, bone mineral density, and upper extremity function in children with obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI). Fifty-six patients with OBPI were randomly allocated to the SSC-Ex group (n = 28, received SSC-Ex program, twice/week, over 12 weeks) or the control group (n = 28, received standard exercise program). Both groups were assessed for muscle strength, bone health, and upper extremity function before and after treatment.

NCT ID: NCT06156189 Completed - Critical Illness Clinical Trials

Prevalence of Enteral Nutrition Interruption in an Oncology Intensive Care Unit.

Start date: December 12, 2022
Phase:
Study type: Observational

This is a single-center retrospective observational study. The study aimed to look at the enteral feed interruptions in patients who were intubated and ventilated in an oncology intensive care unit. We collected data of the first 60 interruptions in the adult Oncology ICU from 12/12/2022 to 15/10/2023. We only included intubated and ventilated adult patients more than 18 years of age who had nasogastric tube feeding commenced. The data was collected from the electronic patient records. Data collected included demographics, total interruption time per episode of interruption, the reason for the delay, whether the delay could have been avoided, total calories lost, and percentage of calories lost.