Al-zaytoonah University Of Jordan
Clinical trials sponsored by Al-zaytoonah University Of Jordan, explained in plain language.
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Simple breathing technique tested to combat smoking damage in young adults
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a specific diaphragm breathing exercise could improve lung function and physical fitness in young adults who are heavy smokers. Researchers worked with 40 participants aged 20-29 who had been smoking for 1-3 years. They measured lung capacity and walking…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Can feeling the ground better stop falls after a stroke?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new balance training method for people with leg weakness (hemiplegia) after a stroke. It aimed to see if improving how well they can feel differences in floor surfaces through their feet could reduce their risk of falling and improve leg strength. The trial in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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New breathing exercises aim to help stroke patients get off ventilators faster
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different methods to help stroke patients on breathing machines strengthen their breathing muscles. Researchers compared adjusting the ventilator's sensitivity to using a special handheld breathing trainer. The goal was to see which method better improved lu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:41 UTC
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Can ancient breathing fix your phone hunch? study tests yoga breath with physical therapy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether combining a specific yoga breathing technique (Ujjayi Pranayama) with hands-on osteopathic therapy could help college students with 'upper cross syndrome'—a common posture problem from using phones and computers. Researchers measured if this combinati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Virtual reality steps in to help stroke survivors walk again
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding virtual reality to treadmill training could improve walking patterns in people recovering from a recent stroke. Thirty participants who had a stroke within the last six months and had a specific walking difficulty were randomly assigned to differe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New study tests which exercise works better for fibromyalgia pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two types of exercise—core stability training and Pilates—to see which helps more with fibromyalgia symptoms. Researchers worked with 30 women with fibromyalgia, using objective measurements like balance tests alongside standard questionnaires. The goal was to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC