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Filter by:The goal of this observational and prospective study is to investigate changes in physical performance, lung function, and respiratory and peripheral muscle strength in patients during the postoperative period following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and valve replacement surgery..
A combination of generally regarded as safe (GRAS) compounds named GLY-LOW, which included: alpha lipoic acid, pyridoxamine, nicotinamide, piperine and thiamine, were examined in pre-clinical experiments. GLY-LOW supplementation reduced caloric intake and increased insulin sensitivity in mice. In female mice, GLY-LOW supplementation reversed aging-related declines in female hormones. Studies in humans are needed to examine the feasibility, utility and efficacy of GLY-LOW supplementation in post-menopausal women with obesity toward improving aging-related impairments. The effect of GLY-LOW supplementation on these obesity and biological age-related impairments in post-menopausal adult female humans with obesity is unknown. We aim to translate the findings of GLY-LOW supplementation in animals to a cohort of healthy, postmenopausal females at birth with obesity by conducting a one-group, no-placebo comparer, pre post intervention clinical trial. Additionally, we propose to examine the specific effect of supplementation by GLY-LOW on biological aging via retina scan. The objectives of the proposed pilot study are: I. Conduct a 6-month pilot study to examine the feasibility, utility and efficacy of GLY-LOW supplementation in a total of 40 postmenopausal female born adults > 55 years with obesity (> 30 BMI) Ia. Examine alterations in self-reported caloric intake and the following health and biological aging, parameters prior to and after 6 months of GLY-LOW supplementation: 1. Self-reported Caloric Intake 2. Metabolic disease risk 3. Cardiovascular disease risk 4. Metabolic assessments 5. Hormones 6. Physical Function and Fitness 7. Muscular strength 8. Cognitive Function and Depression assessments 9. Systemic inflammation 10. Biological aging 11. Safety parameters (also every 2 months during the intervention; ECG at baseline and 2 months only) 12, Compliance measures (pill counts and interviews every 2 months during the intervention)
The objective is to compare the impact of standard infant physical therapy and the family-centered program, Coping with and Caring for Infants with Special Needs (COPCA), on infants born with Down syndrome. This is a randomized controlled trial that will be carried out in the patients' homes and outpatient settings in Spain between January 2024 and March 2024. An evaluation battery will be used that includes child and family outcomes and video analysis of therapy sessions. The Infant Motor profile will be the primary outcome instrument.
Despite being nearly independent in daily life, chronic high-functioning stroke survivors still experienced mild impairments in skilled hand function. Kinesio Taping (KT) has been used to help stroke patients improve their balance and ambulation. Few studies explored the effects of KT on fine motor function in stroke patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the hand function performance of high-functioning stroke survivors after KT. Participants were divided into two groups: KT group and control group. Last two days, the KT group received KT intervention. After the taping was removed, baseline and post-test evaluation were conducted. Outcome measures included muscle strength, range of motion (ROM), spasticity, fine motor function, and self-reported upper limb disability. The results revealed that the KT group had less spasticity, increasing ROM trend, and improved fine motor function and disability. KT improved spasticity, active movement, and muscle flexibility, resulting in more skilled and delicate hand function in chronic high-functioning stroke survivors.
The goal of this clinical randomized control trial is to test the effect of home-based motor rehabilitation training participated by caregivers on physical function in patients with ischemic stroke ]. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: - Dose this kind of intervention method can improve the function of ischemic cerebral apoplexy patients is physical activity? - Does this intervention reduce the caregiver-related burden of patients with ischemic stroke? Participants will be randomly assigned to: (1) home-based motor rehabilitation training participated by caregivers (intervention group or (2) routine self-care group (control group). Both groups will receive assessment and health guidance on the day of discharge, with the intervention group receiving an additional home-based training program and supervision. The two groups will be followed up every week after discharge. Researchers will compare two groups to see if has great effects on physical function.
Pain affects the athlete's sporting career directly or indirectly. Directly, the injury affects other areas of the body causing a physical decompensation in the athlete and this affects the correct execution of the sporting technique, or how technical gestures can cause pain. Indirectly, through the psychological consequences of pain that generate a series of negative consequences and feelings. Some studies suggest that psychological skills are an important tool for pain management. For that reason, a mindfulness intervention programme would be a useful tool for manage pain in this population.
This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Robotic versus conventional mirror therapy among post-stroke patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Effectiveness of both interventions in hand motoric recovery across time - Effectiveness of both interventions in functional outcomes across time - Clinical outcome difference between both interventions Participants will be allocated into either a robotic group as the main intervention or a mirror therapy group as the active comparator. A serial follow-up will be conducted to assess the selected clinical outcome and differences in outcome
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare in describeparticipant population. The main question it aims to answer is:By using intelligent portable isokinetic tester and traditional isokinetic tester, isokinetic knee flexor and extensor muscles of stroke patients with hemiplegia were trained respectively, so as to observe and compare the effects of the two treatment methods. In addition, the therapeutic effect of the above two treatments was compared with that of exercise therapy alone. Participants will be divided into three groups: control group, intelligent isokinetic treatment group, and traditional isokinetic treatment group. Participants of both the control group and the two treatment groups received exercise therapy. On the basis of exercise therapy, participants of the intelligent isokinetic treatment group used the intelligent portable isokinetic tester to train the affected knee flexion and extensor muscle, while the participants of traditional isokinetic treatment group used the intelligent portable isokinetic tester to train the affected knee flexion and extensor muscle.
The aim of this study is to find the effect of a program of corrective kinesiotaping on pain intensity, foot function, and the sonographic picture of plantar fascia in adolescents with pronated feet.This study hypothesizes that there will be a statistically significant effect of a program of application of the corrective technique of kinesiotaping on plantar heel pain, foot function, and the sonographic picture of plantar fascia in a sample of Egyptian adolescents suffering from pronated feet.
Pilot study of the feasibility and utility of an early, in-hospital multidisciplinary intervention in ICU survivors at risk for psychological and physical problems post-ICU stay