View clinical trials related to Asymptomatic Condition.
Filter by:This study evaluates the force and translation distance in the GH joint during a manual inferior glide of the humerus.
Faecal incontinence (FI) is characterized by involuntary loss of rectal content through the anal canal. FI is psychologically and socially debilitating problem that can dramatically affect patient's quality of life, often in otherwise healthy individual. FI can occur as a result of obstetric sphincter injury, surgery, irradiation, anorectal malformations as well as neurological, connective tissue or endocrine disorders. Currently management options for these patients are limited, partly due to the fact that control of defaecation and continence is multifactorial but also due to the fact that FI is difficult to identify the exact cause of patients' incontinence. Current assessment of patients with FI include endoscopic assessment to rule out intraluminal organic cause for patients' symptoms, endoanal ultrasound scan / MRI to assess their pelvic floor anatomy and anorectal manometry to assess anorectal function. Anorectal manometry is a simple test to perform but Anorectal manometry is susceptible to measurement artifacts, with a high inter-individual variation with significant overlap between healthy asymptomatic and symptomatic patients with FI. Harris et al in 1966 suggested that the anal sphincter's resistance to distension that may be of importance for sphincter competence, not how tight anal sphincter can squeeze. Endoluminal Functional Lumen Imaging Probe (EndoFLIP©) is a novel technology used to measure the dimensions and function of a hollow organ. Limited publication so far has shown that EndoFLIP© provides a new way of assessing anal sphincter competence. The study is to assess the use of EndoFLIP© to assess anal sphincter function in Hong Kong population. Firstly to evaluate whether age has an effect on the distensibility of the anal sphincter and its function and secondly to compare between symptomatic patients with faecal incontinence and asymptomatic healthy subjects.
The primary objective of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a COVID-19 screening program for passengers departing from YVR. This research study is conducted by The University of British Columbia (UBC) and Providence Health Care, sponsored by WestJet and Vancouver Airport Authority. The experimental study investigates point-of-care rapid test device for detecting SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. The study is investigating a method of rapid-testing for COVID-19 and will help inform the safest and most efficient way of testing departing passengers prior to security screening at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). This study is also evaluating a new passenger management system.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has been declared global emergency with immediate safety, preventative and curative measures to control the spread of virus. Confirmed cases are treated with clinical management as they are diagnosed but so far, there is no effective treatment or vaccine yet for Covid-19. With recommended guidelines of AYUSH Ministry, India, the use of Ayurveda for Covid-19 has increased; however, its efficacy and safety in Covid-19 confirmed patients remain unclear. Present study examined the efficacy and safety of one of the recommended Ayurveda drug (Guduchi Ghan Vati) compared with standard care for patients with asymptomatic Covid-19 patients.
The study can be identified as an experimental study with a quasi-randomized control. It consisted of HVLA manipulation on blocked sacroiliac joints (SIJ) and it was checked whether it affected the appropriate parameters determining the pressure center (COP). The value of the parameters were examined twice, before (PRE) and after (POST) manipulation. The results were compared with the control group (people without hypomobility SIJ) in which sham manipulation was performed, and COP parameters (PRE and POST) were measured twice. In addition, PRE and POST results were compared within the group, i.e. separately in the experimental group (E) and separately in the control group (C) to check the effect of HVLA manipulation and placebo manipulation. The first hypothesis assumes that persons belonging to the experimental group are characterized by significantly higher values of COP parameters before manipulation than values in the control group. The second hypothesis assumes that COP parameters will normalize as a result of sacroiliac joint mobilization performed in the experimental group.
Purpose: To determine the number of asymptomatic individuals who have antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy which will be a combination of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Trigger Point Therapy (TPT), performed bilaterally on the upper trapezius muscle in the group of asymptomatic persons with latent trigger point. The study will show whether one-time therapy has an impact on: mobility of the cervical spine, biophysical parameters (muscle tone, stiffness and elasticity) of soft tissues and pressure pain threshold of upper trapezius muscle. An additional goal will be to compare the effectiveness of the three treatments used: combination of MET with TPT, single MET and single TPT. Research hypotheses: - The combination of MET with TPT will increase the angular ranges of basic cervical spine movements immediately after the therapy and these effects will persist the second day after the intervention. - The combination of MET with TPT will increase the elasticity and reduce muscle tone and stiffness in the area of the upper trapezius immediately after the therapy, and these effects will persist the second day after the intervention. - The combination of MET with TPT will increase the pressure pain threshold of upper trapezius muscle immediately after the therapy, and this effect will persist the second day after the intervention. - The combination of MET with TPT will be more effective than single MET and single TPT methods. Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) can be defined as a group of soft tissue manipulation methods. They are a multi-task techniques that can be performed to improve the function of the musculoskeletal system and reduce pain. METs are used by clinicians who treat various myofascial and joint dysfunctions as well as a form of prevention and protection of the musculoskeletal system. Trigger point therapy (TPT) uses manual techniques such as ischemic compression (IC), positional release (PR), dry needling and soft tissue manipulations [TP1]. Their main purpose is to reduce or eliminate the symptoms generated by myofascial trigger points (TrPs), which are defined as severely irritated areas within the hypertonic muscle fiber band or the fascia itself. Latent TrPs are described as those that do not generate symptoms on their own. However, they can cause refered pain at the time of provocation, i.e. pressure at the place of their occurrence. In the scientific literature there are no reports on the assessment of the combination of MET with TPT
To create a protocol for treatment of Pakistani patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection with an intent to reduce burden on institutional healthcare services by determining efficacy of different quinone drug dosing regimens in controlling SARS-CoV-2 infection for asymptomatic patients.
The aim of this study is to evaluate whether the intensity of pain perceived during the application of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is determinant for producing changes in pressure pain threshold (PPT) in asymptomatic subjects. The investigators will perform a single controlled random trial to three groups. Two of them will receive ESWT whereas the third group will get a cold pressure test (CPT).
Athletes have been exposed to an ever increasing training load and subsequent biomechanical overload due to a constant demand for performance enhancement. As a result, it is observed an increased rate of musculoskeletal problems, including spinal biomechanical dysfunctions that are often asymptomatic. These dysfunctions are believed to negatively influence a wide range of mechanical and physiological parameters such as muscle strength, range of motion, and symmetry, what could potentially influence sports performance. Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) is a safe and effective therapy for musculoskeletal disorders that has been increasingly utilized in sports. SMT purpose is to correct spinal joints biomechanical dysfunctions using a high-velocity, low-amplitude movement, applied at the paraphysiological space, beyond the passive joint range of motion. Kinetic and kinematic symmetry can be measured in commonly utilized physical functional tests often used as indicators of athlete's performance. Symmetry Index calculation is used to verify bilateral asymmetries in static and dynamic tests.