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Do patients really need rehab after joint surgery? new study challenges common practice
Disease control CompletedThis study aimed to find out if formal physical rehabilitation helps people recover better after hip or knee replacement surgery, or if no structured rehab is just as good. It involved 169 patients in Denmark who were randomly assigned to receive either a rehab program (including…
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Troels Mark Christensen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Personal coaches help brain injury survivors rebuild their lives
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a support program called 'Resource Facilitation' helps people recover after a traumatic brain injury. Participants worked one-on-one with a brain injury specialist to set and achieve personal goals. The goal was to see if this approach improved quality o…
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New training twist aims to save soccer Players' knees
Prevention CompletedThis small study looked at whether adding specific change-of-direction drills to the standard FIFA 11+ warm-up program could better protect male soccer players' knees. Researchers measured the angle of the knee during sharp turns, as a poor angle is a known risk for serious ligam…
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Targeted training could stop Athletes' devastating second knee injuries
Prevention CompletedThis study aimed to prevent second ACL tears in young athletes who had already undergone ACL reconstruction surgery. Researchers worked with 150 athletes aged 13-30 to identify movement patterns that put them at high risk for re-injury. They then tested whether personalized, targ…
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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New home program aims to help seniors live independently again
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding a special program focused on daily tasks (like dressing and moving around) to standard home health therapy could help frail older adults regain their independence. Researchers compared two groups of patients over 65: one received the new program p…
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Phone therapy trial aims to help ICU survivors recover from depression and physical decline
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a combined mental and physical health program, delivered mostly by phone with a few home visits, is practical and helpful for people recovering from life support in the ICU. It involved 52 adult survivors who were experiencing depressive symptoms. The go…
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Walk test proves safe, effective for heart surgery recovery exercise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a simpler way to plan safe exercise for people recovering from heart surgery. Instead of a complex lab test, researchers used a six-minute walk to set exercise intensity. The method was found to be safe, allowed patients to do more exercise, and led to similar i…
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Phone app aims to cut wait times for critical hip surgery recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a mobile phone app could help people recover faster after hip replacement surgery. The app showed patients nearby rehabilitation centers with available appointments and costs, while other patients used standard care. Researchers measured how quickly pati…
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tulip Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Virtual reality steps up to help Parkinson's patients walk better
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two types of rehabilitation for people with Parkinson's disease: a standard physical therapy program and a program using a virtual reality treadmill system. Twenty participants, aged 60-80, were split into two groups to see which method better improved their w…
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Romatem Bursa Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Video games help stroke patients swallow better
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a video game-based swallowing training program works better than standard rehabilitation for stroke patients with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). Researchers divided 84 patients into two groups: one used the video game therapy, while the other recei…
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ZHANG Bohan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Can watching videos help stroke patients walk again?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if adding a 'watch then do' exercise program to standard stroke rehab helps patients improve their walking and balance. Researchers compared 30 chronic stroke patients who either did standard exercises alone or also watched videos of exercises before performing …
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: KTO Karatay University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Furry friends get trauma patients moving: study shows dogs reduce pain and anxiety
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether walking with a certified therapy dog helps adult trauma patients move more during their hospital stay. Each of the 64 participants took two walks—one with a dog and one without—to compare pain, anxiety, and walking distance. The goal was to see if animal…
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Andrew Bernard • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Scientists probe if exercise can rewire asthma genes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether adding special breathing muscle training to standard asthma rehab programs provides extra benefits. Researchers compared two groups of 84 adults with severe asthma to see if the training improved fitness, breathing, strength, and quality of life. A ke…
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Can a computer algorithm chart a faster path to stroke recovery?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether using two validated prediction algorithms could help improve stroke rehabilitation. The tools aimed to forecast a patient's potential for recovering arm function and walking ability early on. Researchers wanted to see if this knowledge helped therapists …
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital of Ferrara • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Study maps the road to walking again after cancer limb surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study observed 100 cancer patients who had surgery to remove and rebuild leg bones affected by tumors. Researchers tracked how well patients recovered their ability to walk, move, and perform daily activities over the first six months after surgery. The goal was to…
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Scientists hunt for your Pain's genetic fingerprint to match the perfect treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to discover genetic markers that could predict which physical therapy treatments work best for chronic shoulder and muscle pain. Researchers tested three common treatments—laser therapy, ultrasound, and a sugar-water injection—on 80 patients. By analyzing patient…
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Can better food in rehab keep patients out of the hospital?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed 193 patients at high risk for malnutrition who were admitted to a rehabilitation hospital. Researchers tracked these patients for three months after discharge to see if receiving specialized nutritional care during their rehab stay reduced their chances of bei…
Matched conditions: REHABILITATION
Sponsor: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:27 UTC