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Learn More About PowerDance Aerobics for Parkinson's Disease
Decatur, Georgia
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a difficult to treat condition that impairs mobility and thinking. It is not fully treated by drugs and surgery. Two priority issues for most people with PD are "OFF-time" and Cognitive impairment. Even under best medical management, 74% of people with PD experience "OFF-time," which is when medications are just not working right. OFF-time severely impacts both quality of life and thinking. Cognitive problems are found even in newly diagnosed people with PD and are very difficult to treat. However, the investigators' research has shown that partnered dance-aerobic exercise (PDAE) reduces OFF-time on the official test for OFF-time of the Movement Disorders Society, the Movement Disorders Society Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale-IV, (MDS-UPDRS-IV). PDAE improves other symptoms too. Benefits of the therapy have lasted for at least one-month after PDAE sessions stopped. PDAE provides aerobic exercise during an improvisational, cognitively-engaging physical activity. Cognitive engagement is a critical component of PDAE. Previous research showed PDAE improved spatial cognition, the ability to navigate, to mentally picture shapes and paths in the mind and to know the relationships between objects, people and places. Also, the investigators showed with imaging of the brain using a magnet in a scanner that twice weekly PDAE training increases activity in brain regions used in thinking and decision making. The investigators know that exercise benefits mobility and cognitive problems. The investigators even think exercise might protect brain cells in people with PD. But no one has really been able to show with biomarkers that exercise is protective of brain cells in humans.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:40 - 89
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Major Depression, Stroke, Cardiac Disease, Others
Must Be Taking:Antiparkinsonian Medications
82 Participants Needed
Stronger at Home Intervention for Hip Fracture
Kingston, Ontario
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of a new 14-week individually-tailored home-based rehabilitation program called "Stronger at Home" with usual care in improving functional recovery in community-dwelling older adults after hip fractures.
The main question this trial aims to answer are:
• Is the Stronger at Home program more effective than usual care in improving functional recovery at the end of the 14-week intervention?
secondary questions include:
* What is the cost-utility of the Stronger at Home program compared to usual care at 3.5 months, 6 months, and 12 months after discharge?
* Does the program have a sustained impact on functional recovery at 6 months and 12 months post-discharge?
Participants in the trial will be asked to engage in the following tasks:
* Participate in the Stronger at Home program, which includes using a self-directed toolkit consisting of educational resources and an illustrated exercise program.
* Follow the guidelines provided in the toolkit for gradually increasing exercise intensity and incorporating different types of exercises into their daily life.
The effects of the Stronger at Home program will be compared to those of usual care.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:55+
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Long Term Care, Pelvic Fracture, Cancer, Others
200 Participants Needed
Telerehabilitation for Shoulder Arthritis
Iowa City, Iowa
The use of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) has increased dramatically in the United States in recent years. The importance of postoperative physical therapy in the setting of anatomic total shoulder is well understood and explored in the literature. The literature describing postoperative physical therapy for RSA, however, is scarce and somewhat limited to the field of physiatry in the form of clinical commentary on rehabilitation programs.In addition, the use of formal in-person therapy versus physician-guided home therapy has been explored in total shoulder arthroplasty, demonstrating similar post-operative range of motion and patient-reported outcome (PROs) between groups. Furthermore, previous research into "telerehabilitation" or remote physical therapy through a video-based platform has demonstrated noninferiority in outcomes in multiple orthopedic procedures, including hip and knee arthroplasty and reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Telehealth therapy has not yet been formally evaluated in a randomized approach for reverse or anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, emphasis on social distancing, and multiple states having issued "stay at home" orders, a study into the effectiveness of telerehabilitation on current postoperative outcomes in shoulder arthroplasty may influence postoperative management and allow patients an alternative route for rehabilitation that allows more flexibility in completing, as well as limits potentially extraneous travel and exposure. The project will be a randomized control trial evaluating formal in-person physical therapy versus telerehabilitation after shoulder arthroplasty. Patients who undergo shoulder arthroplasty will complete either formal physical therapy or telerehabilitation postoperatively. The aim will be to identify any differences in shoulder range of motion, pain, or patient-reported outcome measures (PROs) between those who complete in-person physical therapy versus telerehabilitation therapy.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Revision Procedures, Tendon Transfer, Fracture, Others
93 Participants Needed
Spinal Cord and Nerve Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury
West Orange, New Jersey
Individuals who suffer a spinal cord injury in the neck region have difficulty using their hands due to paralysis and/or weakness of their arms and hand muscles. This project aims to test the effects of pairing spinal cord and nerve stimulation combined with physical therapy training in recovering arms and hand function. The long-term goal is to provide better therapies that will improve the ability of individuals with spinal cord injuries to use their arms and hands to perform everyday tasks, similar to injury before.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Ventilator, Untreated Disorders, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Tricyclics, Neuroleptics
14 Participants Needed
Progressive Achilles Loading for Achilles Tendon Pain
Iowa City, Iowa
This is a randomized controlled trial with individuals who have Achilles tendon pain. This study is designed to identify an effective rehabilitation program for Achilles tendon pain that expands access to care for military personnel and to predict treatment response. Limited or delayed access to healthcare can exacerbate the severity of pain and duration of disability due to AT. This is particularly relevant for individuals deployed to battlefield settings or are being seen in busy military treatment facilities. Therefore, it is crucial to identify efficient and effective treatment pathways that maximize healthcare access and facilitate a rapid and pain-free return to full duty.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 60
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Age, BMI, Systemic Inflammatory Conditions, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Fluoroquinolones, Steroid Injections
160 Participants Needed
Powered Foot Prosthesis and Physical Therapy for Lower Limb Problem
New York, New York
Individuals living with Transfemoral Amputation, enrolled equally at the Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System (VANYHHS) and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), will be fit with a powered ankle-foot prosthesis. All subjects will undergo a full gait analysis, functional measures, neurocognitive/cognitive, and pain assessment at baseline utilizing their current passive prosthesis. Subjects will then be randomly assigned into 2 equal groups: Powered device with an 8-session intensive, device-specific PT intervention (Group A); or powered device with current standard of practice (Group B), with includes basic device education, but no PT intervention. Subjects in Group A will undergo a 4-week PT-based intervention, which will isolate the contribution of device specific effects from rehabilitation effects. Group B will receive the current standard of practice, which does not include any formal rehabilitation. All users will undergo a full gait analysis, functional measures, neurocognitive/cognitive, and pain assessment after 4- and 8-weeks of use.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Cognitive Deficits, Uncontrolled Diabetes, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Non-prescribed Opioids
20 Participants Needed
Wellness Program for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
New York, New York
This project aims to study whether a structured wellness program intervention can improve quality of life among people living with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD). This pilot will test a multi-modal wellness program tailored to NMOSD patients that includes services from physical therapists, dietitians, social workers, nurse practitioners and cognitive therapists. The trial will be designed as a randomized controlled trial, randomizing patients to immediately starting the program as well as a 6 month delayed start. The intervention would leverage an existing clinical comprehensive MS wellness program at the Corinne Dickinson for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at Mount Sinai Medical Center. The primary endpoint of this study would be evaluating quality of life, as assessed by MS-Quality of Life -54.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Age <18, Recent Relapse, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Stimulants, Dalfampridine
20 Participants Needed
Physical Activity Coaching for Ataxia
New York, New York
Engage-Ataxia will implement a physical activity coaching program for people with cerebellar ataxia at Teachers College, Columbia University. This program expands upon the current Engage program for people with Parkinson's disease (Engage-PD), an exercise coaching program for people with early stage Parkinson's disease to target individuals with early stage cerebellar ataxia. Engage-Ataxia will utilize a physical or occupational therapist to provide up to five one-on-one coaching sessions for individuals newly diagnosed with cerebellar ataxia. Therapists will work with participants to provide individualized structured support to facilitate and optimize exercise uptake as one part of comprehensive disease management. Participants will undertake two assessments three months apart, and will receive coaching interventions via Zoom healthcare platform. The primary objective of this program is to increase physical activity and exercise engagement in individuals with early stage cerebellar ataxia. This feasibility study will provide preliminary data and insight into the benefits of a remote coaching intervention for people with cerebellar ataxia.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
30 Participants Needed
Exercise Intensity and Balance Training for Spinocerebellar Ataxia
New York, New York
This trial is testing two different online exercise routines for people with spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs). One routine involves intense cardio workouts before balance exercises, while the other involves light exercises like stretching before balance exercises. The goal is to see which routine better improves balance and motor skills in people with SCAs.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Severe Motor Symptoms, Sensory Loss, Visual Complications, Musculoskeletal Injury, Cerebellum Disease, Others
20 Participants Needed
Art and Physical Therapy for Bone Marrow Transplant Patients
Charleston, South Carolina
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of a combination of art therapy (AT) and physical therapy (PT) to PT only in children undergoing hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT). Each child will receive daily AT and PT or only PT for 5 days per week for 2 weeks. These sessions will begin approximately on day 15 following the transplant. Prior to starting the sessions and following 2-weeks of sessions, self-care and mobility skills will be measured. During each session, the following variables will be measured: heart rate variability (i.e., time between heart beats) using a small monitor on the chest (about the size of a quarter), walking distance using an accelerometer (similar to wearing a watch), and self-reported happiness and excitability. Although results cannot be guaranteed, it is expected that each group will benefit and demonstrate improvements in emotional state, self-care, and mobility skills.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:5 - 18
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
20 Participants Needed
Frequent vs Intense Physical Therapy for Stroke
Charleston, South Carolina
The Department of Physical Therapy in conjunction with the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks support for developing an evidence-based approach for the mobilization of patients within the first 24 hours of admission for an acute stroke and for increasing the frequency and intensity of acute PT services while inpatient. This evidence will prepare physical therapists and guide practice in the delivery of acute stroke mobilization in the hospital setting to optimize length of stay, disposition planning, and enhance long term recovery outcomes.
This research hopes to challenge the clinical paradigm regarding the possibility of decreased functional outcomes with early mobilization post stroke. The investigators acknowledge that acute stroke patients may not be able to tolerate an extensive early mobility program but may benefit from shorter more frequent sessions of therapy early in their recovery. Throughout the literature, there are clinical practice guidelines for both the inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient therapy sectors and post stroke recovery. Little is known about the contribution of therapy services in the acute hospital setting and therapy's impact on long term functional gains. The goal of this project is to determine the appropriate dosage of post stroke mobility in the acute care hospital setting.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Medical Instability, Pregnancy, Inmates, COVID-19, Dialysis, Others
168 Participants Needed
Sensory Stimulation for Stroke Recovery
Charleston, South Carolina
The objective of this study is to determine if combining vibration with hand task practice is superior to hand task practice alone.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Severe Spasticity, Orthopaedic Conditions, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Spasticity Medications
76 Participants Needed
Blood Flow Restriction Training for ACL Reconstruction Recovery
Farmington, Connecticut
While there are a number studies that have reported on the use of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) in the adult population, there is limited information about the use of BFRT in the adolescent population. This study aims to evaluate the use of BFRT in conjunction with traditional anterior ligament reconstruction (ACLR) rehabilitation in adolescents.
The purpose of this study is to compare the addition of a BFRT based exercise protocol to a standard ACL rehabilitation protocol in adolescents. Does the addition of BFRT-based exercise improve strength, hypertrophy, and patient reported outcomes after ACLR in the adolescent population?
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:12 - 18
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Lower Extremity Injury, Multiple Ligament Ruptures, Weight Bearing Restrictions, Neurologic Impairments, Others
40 Participants Needed
Mobile Apps for Increasing Physical Activity
Starkville, Mississippi
This randomized control trial aims to investigate whether writing about personal values helps enhance motivation to engage in physical activity, relative to general self-reflective writing. This study will help to (1) assess whether values clarification leads to increased motivation to engage in physical activity, greater stability in motivation, and improvements in engagement in physical activity and valued action, relative to engaging in self-reflection, (2) determine if the impact of values clarification on these outcomes vary depending on context (e.g., positive/negative affect, psychological inflexibility, stressful events), (3) explore whether values clarification procedures that employ distinct relational frames (hierarchical, conditional, distinction, and deictic) differentially impact motivation to engage in physical activity, and daily engagement in physical activity, and (4) explore whether the impact of values clarification vary depending on baseline self-compassion and/or intrinsic/extrinsic motivation.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
64 Participants Needed
Dry Needling and Exercise for Neck Pain and Sleep Disorders
Rochester, Minnesota
Feasibility study investigating the effects of dry needling on individuals with chronic neck pain and sleep disturbance.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:CNS Disorders, Systemic Joint Disease, Immunocompromised, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticoagulants
28 Participants Needed
Tele-rehabilitation for Urinary Incontinence
Montréal, Quebec
The recommended treatment for urinary incontinence (UI) in women is individualized pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), a costly and resource-intensive approach; one Canada is currently unable to meet.
A recent non-inferiority randomized controlled trial just confirmed that group-based PFMT is equally effective but less resource-intensive (more cost-effective) than individual PFMT to treat UI in older women (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02039830). In times of COVID-19 however, with the Quebec, Canada's public health authorities preventing gatherings to stop the virus' spread, the potential of in-person group approaches is temporarily limited. It is thus important to develop innovative ways to deliver this first-line treatment remotely, particularly for those confined at home for whom UI can have a detrimental impact on physical health and quality of life. Ensuring an online option for group-based PFMT would also allow to increase the accessibility of UI treatment for women living in rural or remote areas in Canada, where pelvic floor rehabilitation services are not available or scarce.
To this end, this study will assess the feasibility, acceptability and effects of a tele-rehabilitation PFMT group program for UI in older women.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:65+
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Chronic Constipation, Obesity, Active Cancer, Others
Must Not Be Taking:UI Medications, Skeletal Muscle Medications
32 Participants Needed
Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults
Providence, Rhode Island
In brief, this K76 study consists of a small open trial to refine the study protocol and train study personnel on study procedures (Aim 1.b.). In Aim 2, we will recruit older adults into a multidisciplinary fall prevention pilot study. Participants will be randomly assigned to usual care with a traditional fall evaluation by an ED clinician (i.e., ED medical staff member) or an intervention. In the intervention, participants will receive an in-ED consultation by a physical therapist and pharmacist to determine reasons for the fall and offer additional education and training. Participants will be provided an Apple Watch to record measures of fitness and falls, if possible, in the following 12 months. Recurrent falls will be measured in twelve-month follow-up.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:65+
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
197 Participants Needed
Physical Activity Intervention for Stroke
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The goal of this study is to explore a new intervention that supports physical activity within the first 6 weeks after stroke. All participants will complete assessments at weeks 0 and 7. During weeks 1 through 6, participants will use a Fitbit Inspire to track their step counts and meet with an occupational therapist one time per week. They will also complete weekly surveys. Physical activity levels will be measured using surveys and a wearable activPAL monitor 6 times during the study: Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 12, and 24.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Severe Cognitive Impairments, Neurological Disorder, Cancer, Psychiatric Condition, Terminal Illness, Others
25 Participants Needed
Telehealth Therapy for Stroke
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The goal of this clinical trial to test whether a remotely delivered behavioral activation-based intervention called "teleABLE" works better than a health education intervention for (1) reducing sitting time and (2) improving health-related quality among adults who were diagnosed with stroke within the past 12 months.
Participants in this study will:
* Complete questionnaires at Weeks 1, 8, and 24
* Wear an activPAL monitor at Weeks 1, 8, and 24
* Participate in the teleABLE intervention (12 sessions) or the health education intervention (6 sessions)
* Complete an interview at Week 24
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Neurodegenerative Disorders, Cancer, Major Depression, Others
92 Participants Needed
High-Intensity Interval Training for Cognitive Function in Breast Cancer Patients
Boston, Massachusetts
The purpose of this research is to determine whether a 16-week high intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise program will improve brain health among women undergoing chemotherapy and also improve cardiovascular (heart) function.
The names of the study interventions involved in this study are/is:
* High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Uncontrolled Illness, Active Malignancies, Metastatic Disease, Others
30 Participants Needed
Why Other Patients Applied
"As a healthy volunteer, I like to participate in as many trials as I'm able to. It's a good way to help research and earn money."
IZ
Healthy Volunteer PatientAge: 38
"I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety since I was 9 years old. I'm currently 30. I really don't like how numb the medications make me feel. And especially now, that I've lost my grandma and my aunt 8 days apart, my anxiety has been even worse. So I'm trying to find something new."
FF
ADHD PatientAge: 31
"My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort."
HZ
Arthritis PatientAge: 78
"I've tried several different SSRIs over the past 23 years with no luck. Some of these new treatments seem interesting... haven't tried anything like them before. I really hope that one could work."
ZS
Depression PatientAge: 51
"I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."
WR
Obesity PatientAge: 58
Fitbit Tracking for Post-Surgery Ambulation
Boston, Massachusetts
This study is examining collecting data on steps walked (ambulation) per day by thoracic surgery patients over the age of 65 years-old before surgery.
The name(s) of the study device involved in this study is:
* Fitbit inspire
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:65+
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Non-ambulatory, Cognitive Disease, Cardiac Disease, Others
30 Participants Needed
Arthroscopic Repair vs Physical Therapy for Hip Injury
Boston, Massachusetts
Tears of the acetabular labrum appear to be common with the prevalence of asymptomatic tears in the general population approaching 66% and 70% based on cadaveric dissection and magnetic resonance imaging, respectively. Despite this prevalence, there is no currently accepted justification for performing labral repair in an asymptomatic patient despite the many postulated biomechanical benefits that an intact labrum imparts to the hip joint.
Representing a smaller proportion of all tears, symptomatic tears of the acetabular labrum present a therapeutic challenge. Current treatment modalities range from conservative measures to open surgical intervention. Conservative measures have typically included: activity modification, the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy (PT), core strengthening and improvement of sensory motor control. In the past two decades, technological advances in the form of surgical instrumentation and traction devices have facilitated less invasive arthroscopic techniques to diagnose and treat hip problems and as such is now the preferred treatment modality for many orthopedic surgeons treating patients with hip pathology.
Determining which patients, using age and arthritic burden as predictors, can benefit from labral repair is paramount for several reasons. Showing arthroscopic repair is of little or no benefit to a specific cohort can reduce the number of unnecessary surgeries performed, increase the use of conservative therapy (if validated) and reduce the interval between diagnosis and total hip replacement.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Severe Osteoarthritis, Hip Dysplasia, Others
110 Participants Needed
Exercise Program for Breast Cancer
Boston, Massachusetts
The goal of this study is to explore whether a group exercise program called Strength After Breast Cancer can be delivered in an outpatient physical therapy clinic to improve physical function among women after treatment for breast cancer.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
* Can the Strength After Breast Cancer program and the associated outcome battery be successfully delivered in an outpatient physical therapy clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital and do participants find the program practical?
* What are the barriers to and facilitators of delivering the group exercise program in a clinical setting and what changes need to be made to the program to improve sustainability and to facilitate implementation at other clinical sites?
Participants will complete study questionnaires before and after engaging in the group exercise program and they will participate in interviews following participation in the program.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
40 Participants Needed
Health Through Activity Program for Multiple Myeloma
Boston, Massachusetts
The purpose of this study is to explore whether a structured program can help reduce the challenges of decreased physical functioning and quality of life for participants with multiple myeloma by providing a customized exercise program and fostering engagement in meaningful activities.
The name of the study intervention involved in this study is:
Health Through Activity (HTA) (six-session, rehabilitation exercise regimen)
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Bone Pain, Fracture, Cognitive Impairment, Others
20 Participants Needed
Physical Therapy and Steroids for Frozen Shoulder
Boston, Massachusetts
This trial compares two treatments for frozen shoulder: one with physical therapy and steroid injections, and the other with just steroid injections followed by observation. It aims to see if physical therapy offers extra benefits and if the cost is justified. The study focuses on adults with frozen shoulder to find the most effective and economical treatment.
Stay on current meds
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Non-English, Pregnant, Prior Surgery, Others
260 Participants Needed
Telerehabilitation for ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation
Jackson, Mississippi
The goal of this study is to assess the feasibility of utilizing a telehealth rehabilitation platform to increase patient access for individuals who have undergone orthopedic surgery.
Patient participants will be seen via telehealth until they are able to be seen by an in-person physical therapist of their choice.
Provider participants will be the physical therapist who are providing physical therapy services through the telehealth application.
Data collection:
Patient and provider post surveys Home program and scheduled visit compliance rate Healthcare information in keeping with Stand of care physical therapy practices
Feasibility criteria will be assessed to determine whether this modality improves physical therapy access for patients living in rural areas.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Visual Impairment, No Phone Access, Advised Against Therapy, Others
15 Participants Needed
Backward Walking Training for Stroke Recovery
Jacksonville, Florida
Approximately 15,000 Veterans are hospitalized for stroke each year with new cases costing an estimated $111 million for acute inpatient, $75 million for post-acute inpatient, and $88 million for follow-up care over 6 months post-stroke. The investigators have previously established the effectiveness of a backward walking training program to improve gait and balance in post-stroke Veterans. To best serve Veterans in this era of personalized medicine, there is a current need to determine the appropriate training dose as well as which post-stroke Veterans would most benefit. This study addresses both needs as it will 1) test responses to two different doses (18 vs. 27 sessions) of backward walking training and 2) assess brain activity, measured by magnetic resonance imaging, before and after training intervention to determine its ability to predict rehabilitation response as well as brain mechanisms of behavioral change.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Neurological Conditions, Cardiac Conditions, Severe Arthritis, Hypertension, Others
48 Participants Needed
Robotic Therapy for Hospitalized Children
Omaha, Nebraska
The purpose of this study is to:
Aim 1: Evaluate the feasibility \[consent and refusal rates, attrition rates, length, and number of completed therapy sessions\], and acceptability \[interviews with children and guardians, overall patient and guardian satisfaction\] during inpatient physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) sessions. Hypothesis: Animal-assisted interaction (AAI) with Paro, a robotic baby harp seal, during pediatric inpatient PT/OT sessions will be feasible and acceptable.
Aim 2: Assess preliminary efficacy of AAI during PT/OT sessions with Paro on behavior (anxiety and affect) and motivation to participate in rehabilitation in hospitalized children. Hypothesis: Children who use Paro will demonstrate less anxiety, more positive affect, and greater motivation to participate in therapy than those who do not use Paro.
Aim 3: Test the stress, anxiety, and depression levels of parents/guardians of children who use Paro inpatient physical and occupational therapy sessions. Hypothesis: In addition, parents and guardians of children that use Paro will report less stress, anxiety, and depression compared to parents/guardians of children that do not use Paro.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:5 - 18
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
120 Participants Needed
Enhanced Home Rehabilitation Therapy for Elderly Care
Gainesville, Florida
The objective of this project is to pilot test an ADL (activities of daily living)-enhanced program as an adjuvant therapy to usual home health rehabilitation to improve patient outcomes. The project will compare the ADL-enhanced program plus usual care with usual care using an RCT design in home health patients.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Age:65 - 100
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
48 Participants Needed
Mindfulness-Based Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain
Gainesville, Florida
This study will use multiple methods to assess the feasibility of conducting a fully powered multisite clinical trial to test the effectiveness of integrating mindfulness-based interventions into physical therapy for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain and long-term opioid treatment.
First, researchers will develop a manual for training physical therapists to provide mindfulness-based interventions to patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain and long-term opioid treatment. Next, the researchers will evaluate the competency of physical therapists to provided mindfulness-based interventions after being randomized to one of 3 different mindfulness training arms. Patients scheduled for physical therapy with the randomized physical therapists will be invited to enroll in the study. These patients will be asked to complete a variety of patient reported outcomes including self-reported average pain and the the amount of prescription opioid pain medication taken.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Substance Use Treatment, Others
Must Be Taking:Opioids
45 Participants Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Physical Therapy clinical trials pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.
How do Physical Therapy clinical trials work?
After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Physical Therapy trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Physical Therapy is 12 months.
How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?
Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.
What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?
The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.
Do I need to be insured to participate in a Physical Therapy medical study?
Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.
What are the newest Physical Therapy clinical trials?
Most recently, we added Prosthetic Foot + Physical Therapy for Leg Amputation, Progressive Achilles Loading for Achilles Tendon Pain and Health Coaching + Incentives for Knee Osteoarthritis to the Power online platform.
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