There are about 3285 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Pakistan. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
The goal of this prospective, interventional, non-randomized study was to compare pain score in unilateral and bilateral posterior percutaneous neurolytic celiac plexus block (NCPB) in upper abdominal cancer patients. The main questions it aimed to answer are: 1. Whether unilateral or bilateral NCPB technique has a better pain relief 2. Was there any difference in terms of complication rates between these two approaches All participants were having upper abdominal cancer whether operated or non-operable cancer were given a unilateral or bilateral neurolytic celiac plexus block. Pain scores and adverse events at multiple time points post-procedure were recorded.
This study aims to conduct a 10-year follow-up to assess ASCVD risk in Pakistan among individuals aged 30 years and above without a known history of ASCVD. The focus will be on evaluating ASCVD risk over this specific 10-year timeframe. The study will also validate risk assessment scores for identifying high-risk individuals and examine the incidence rate of ASCVD events during long-term follow-up.
Obesity raises the risk of chronic illnesses in adults, especially heart disease, type II diabetes, and osteoarthritis. One way to combat obesity is by physical activity, and water-based exercise (hydrotherapy) is recognized as an enhancement of the more common on land physical activity. Obesity is associated with several negative health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), cardiac enlargement, gallbladder disease, diabetes, several cancers, osteoarthritis, and sleeping disorders .In addition to being a significant predictor of coronary heart disease and heart failure. obesity is indirectly related to cardiovascular health through its association with several other CVD risk factors, including hypertension, high cholesterol, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, high triglycerides, and diabetes Therefore, obesity is a primary target for interventions to decrease overall cardiovascular risk. It is a randomized clinical trial conducted at the University OF Central Punjab Lahore. Convenience sampling technique will be used .Participants will be recruited through simple random sampling by sealed opaque envelope method into two Groups .Group A and Group B. Group A:Aqua jogging group: This group will perform aqua jogging for 60 minutes consisting of 10 minutes warming up, 40 minutes aqua jogging or land jogging and 10 minutes cooling down. Group B: Land based jogging group: This group will perform land jogging for 60 minutes consisting of 10 minutes warming up, 40 minutes aqua jogging or land jogging and 10 minutes cooling down. Assessment tools for this study will be cooper's 1.5 miles run test for cardiorespiratory endurance and health related quality of life questionnaire for Quality of life. The study will be completed within 10 months after synopsis approval from ethical Committee of RCRS & AHS .Data will be entered and analysed by SPSS version 25. After assessing the normality of data, it will be decided either parametric or non-parametric test will be use within a group or between two groups.
Stroke a devastating neurological condition, causing severe neurological challenges such as balance issues, motor function and cognitive deficits among survivors and can cause disability and death. The use of Virtual Reality and Motor Imagery in rehabilitation of neurologic disorders is on the rise. In stroke patients, VR and MI combination has not been studied. This study aims to investigate the combined effects of Virtual Reality and Motor Imagery Techniques with Routine Physical Therapy in patients with post stroke patients.
Autism, a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that is marked by limited interests, and challenges in communication and social interactions and problem includes difficulties in understanding and responding to social cues, repetitive behaviors, intense focus on specific interests, and challenges with verbal and nonverbal communication. Rhythmic Balance Auditory Vision Training (RBAVT) a therapeutic approach which helps in improving coordination and balance in individuals with various neurological conditions. Strength training enhance physical health and muscle development. Thus, the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of rhythmic balance auditory vision training and strength training on motor function and cognition in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the 3rd leading cause of mortality and 7th leading cause of ill-health worldwide. It is characterized by persistent and progressive air flow resistance with expiratory flow more compromised as compared to inspiratory flow leading to CO2 retention and prominent hyperinflation of lungs. The overall effects of COPD on the patient's entire body include pulmonary, followed by extra-pulmonary manifestations in which musculoskeletal derangements are more pronounced and interfere with daily activities, further deteriorating the patient's health. Restricted air flow leads to an increase in shortness of breath on slight exertion and early fatigue or exhaustion of respiratory muscles due to over work. Literature from the past describes how COPD care has advanced and emphasizes the value of pulmonary rehabilitation in addition to medicinal management to treat decadence. Many studies show that Inspiratory muscle training has positive effect on ABG's, some PFT's and diaphragmatic function. Endurance and strength training improve patient activity of daily living and dyspnea. This study intricate the collation of Respiratory Muscle Training and Aerobic Interval Training on functional performance, exertional dyspnea and fatigue level in patients diagnosed with COPD. A randomized controlled trial will be integrated with the sample size of 53 patients which is calculated through epi-tool. Age of selected Patients will fall between 30-55 years and will be randomly assigned into 2 groups. Group A (Experimental group A) will get Inspiratory breather training along-with Aerobic Interval Training, Group B (Experimental group B) will get Expiratory muscle training along-with Aerobic Interval Training (Same Protocol). Data will be gathered from Pulmonology wards and OPD of selected hospital. Clinical Assessment will be incorporated through Karnofsky performance scale, Fatigue Severity Scale, MmRC Dyspnea scale, Digital Spirometer, and 6MWT. Pre-intervention assessment measures and Post-intervention measures will be noted and results will be compared. Study Duration will be of 06 months after approval of synopsis. Data analysis will be done through SPSS. Key words: Aerobic Interval training (AIT), The Breather Device (BD), 6-min walk test (6MWT), Fatigue severity scale (FSS), Modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale (mMRC), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
The randomized controlled trial will involve 30 participants, with Group A receiving GPRM and ACBT, while Group B follows the conventional COPD model that includes ACBT only.Assessments of heart rate, physical fitness, and quality of life will contribute to a nuanced understanding of joint function, informing future COPD treatment paradigms.
The randomized clinical trial (RCT) endeavors to enroll 50 participants, divided equally into aerobic exercise and resistance exercise groups. The study employs rigorous tools such as blood pressure measurement, SF-36 questionnaire, and the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) to assess VO2max.
The aim of this study is to determine comparative effects of mime therapy and action observation therapy on facial symmetry and quality of life in Bell's palsy. Bell's palsy is characterized as an abrupt paralysis of the peripheral facial nerve, typically without a known cause. Mime Therapy is a performing technique that helps patients regain the ability to use their face muscles. Action observation therapy is novel rehabilitation approach exploiting this mirror mechanism.
Mild cognitive impairment affects older adults and it includes memory and attentions deficits, and problem-solving difficulties in activities of daily living. Resisted exercises is considered a viable strategy to improve balance and motor function in older population. Balance exercises comprises proprioceptive, visual and motor learning to a larger degree and has positive effects on memory and spatial cognition and improves balance and motor function. This study aims to determine the effects of resisted and balance exercises on cognition and motor function in patients with mild cognitive impairment.