Foundation University Islamabad

This study looks at whether adding a special slow breathing technique (coherent breathing) to regular aerobic exercise can improve heart and lung health and quality of life in people with stage 1 hypertension (mild high blood pressure). Forty adults aged 30-65 will be split into …

This study looks at whether adding a special breathing technique (alternate nostril breathing) to aerobic interval training helps lower blood pressure more than exercise alone. It includes 36 adults aged 25-50 with stage 1 or 2 hypertension. Participants will do supervised exerci…

This study looks at whether adding Pilates breathing or diaphragmatic breathing to moderate cycling training can lower blood pressure, improve lung function, and boost quality of life in people with hypertension. About 45 adults aged 20–55 with stage 1 or 2 high blood pressure wi…

This study looks at whether adding special breathing exercises (Pilates or diaphragmatic breathing) to regular treadmill walking can lower blood pressure, improve lung function, and boost quality of life in people with pre-hypertension. About 45 adults aged 20-55 with slightly hi…

This study looks at whether combining neck exercises with special breathing techniques can improve lung function and chest movement in adults with asthma who also have poor posture. 22 people will take part in a 4-week program. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to help …

This study looks at whether adding specific breathing exercises to core strengthening workouts can improve lung function, blood sugar levels, and quality of life in people with Type 2 diabetes. About 56 adults aged 30-55 will be split into two groups: one doing diaphragmatic brea…

This study tests whether injecting a form of vitamin D into the gums can speed up tooth movement in adults with braces. About 30 people with crooked front teeth will receive the injection on one side of the mouth and a placebo on the other. The goal is to see if this approach can…

This study looks at whether a single session of dry needling can quickly reduce calf muscle pain and improve sprint speed and jumping ability in amateur football players aged 18-25 who have tender knots in their calf muscles. Half the participants will get real dry needling, and …

This study tests whether Pilates-style breathing or pursed lip breathing works better for people with mild COPD. About 46 adults aged 40-64 will practice one of these techniques alongside their usual medication. The goal is to see which method improves chest expansion and peak ai…

This study looks at two muscle relaxation techniques—autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition—in 72 adults aged 25 to 50 with lower cross syndrome, a condition causing chronic lower back pain and muscle imbalances. Participants will have their back and hip movement, pain, a…

This study tests whether adding a gentle muscle-stretching technique to standard joint mobilization can better relieve pain and improve movement in people with sacral torsion, a common cause of low back pain. About 46 adults aged 22-44 with diagnosed sacral torsion will receive e…

This study tests two gentle muscle techniques—post-isometric relaxation and post-isometric stretching—to see which better reduces chronic neck pain and improves movement. About 40 adults with neck pain for 4-12 weeks will receive either technique along with standard heat and elec…

This study tests if gentle, non-thrust movements of the lower back and sacrum can reduce pain, improve flexibility, and help daily function in people with chronic mechanical low back pain. Forty adults aged 18 to 45 with pain lasting over 3 months will be randomly assigned to rec…

This study compares two different walking training methods for people who have lost a leg above the knee. Forty adults aged 18-40 will be split into two groups, each receiving 10 days of pre-walking exercises and corrective walking practice. The goal is to see which approach bett…

This study tests whether adding gentle mobilization of the upper back to standard shoulder treatment helps people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) feel less pain, move better, and do daily activities more easily. About 34 adults aged 40-65 with shoulder pain lasting 3-4…

This study explores whether adding immersive 360-degree virtual reality videos to aerobic exercise can improve memory, attention, and thinking skills in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Researchers will compare a group that does aerobic exercise while watching V…

This study tests whether adding nerve exercises (neural mobilization) to standard balance training can reduce pain, improve balance, and boost quality of life in people with diabetic neuropathy. About 32 adults aged 50-75 with type 2 diabetes and mild to moderate nerve pain will …

This study looks at whether adding Brandt-Daroff exercises (simple head movements done at home) to the standard GANS maneuver can better reduce dizziness and improve quality of life in people with BPPV, a common inner-ear problem that causes brief spinning sensations. Researchers…

This study compares two taping techniques—Low-Dye and calcaneal taping—for reducing pain and improving foot function in people with plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. About 40 adults aged 19 to 44 with heel pain lasting over three months will be randomly assigned to …

This study tests a special exercise program called Task-Oriented Circuit Training (TOCT) in 34 children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, ages 5 to 12. The training focuses on repeating real-life movements to improve walking and participation in daily activities. Researchers will m…

This study tests two types of neck exercises to see which better reduces headaches caused by neck issues (cervicogenic headache). About 34 adults with neck pain and headaches will be randomly assigned to one of two exercise groups. The goal is to find which approach improves pain…

This study looks at whether a specific stretching technique called Muscle Energy Technique, applied to a large back muscle, can help people with long-term low back pain. About 32 adults with pain lasting over 3 months will receive this treatment. Researchers will measure changes …

This study compares two activities—playing video games and tossing balls—to see which better improves eye-hand coordination in older adults (60+) with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Poor coordination can make daily tasks like dressing or eating harder. The study will measure co…

This study compares two types of exercise—moderate-load eccentric core exercises and Pilates—to see which better reduces pain and improves movement in people with long-term low back pain. About 44 adults aged 18 to 45 with non-specific low back pain will take part in an 8-week su…

This study tests two common physical therapy methods—Mulligan and Maitland mobilization—to see which one better eases jaw pain and improves movement in people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. About 30 adults with jaw stiffness and pain will be split into two groups…

This study compares two physical therapy methods—ELDOA and Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement—to see which better reduces pain and improves movement in people with lumbar radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the lower back causing leg pain). Researchers will enroll 36 adults aged…

This study tests a therapy that combines a quick thrust to the upper back with gentle neck movements to see if it helps people with chronic neck pain. The goal is to reduce pain, improve neck and back movement, and correct posture. The study will involve 46 adults aged 20-40 who …

This study compares two types of muscle energy techniques to see which better reduces neck pain and improves muscle strength and endurance. Researchers will enroll 30 adults aged 19-44 with mechanical neck pain. Participants will receive either muscle-specific or movement-specifi…

This study looks at whether adding a gentle manual therapy called Mulligan mobilization to core strengthening exercises helps reduce pain and improve movement in women with sacroiliac joint pain after childbirth. About 48 women who gave birth 6 weeks to 6 months ago will take par…

This study compares two breathing exercises—alternate nostril breathing and Buteyko breathing—to see which better helps people with asthma control their breathing and reduce shortness of breath. About 46 adults with mild to moderate asthma will practice one of the techniques and …

This study compares two stretching techniques—post-isometric relaxation and active isolated stretch—to see which better reduces pain, improves hip movement, and lowers disability in people with piriformis syndrome. Forty adults aged 20 to 55 with buttock pain that may travel down…

This study looks at whether adding a special breathing technique called 'box breathing' to a short-term lung rehab program can help people with COPD feel less short of breath and do more in their daily lives. The study will include 40 adults aged 40 to 65 with mild COPD. Particip…

This study looks at how genetic differences in Pakistani people with rheumatoid arthritis affect their response to the drug leflunomide. Researchers will take blood samples and track disease activity and side effects over six months. The goal is to create a genetic guide to help …