Foundation University Islamabad

This study looks at whether adding a slow breathing technique (coherent breathing) to aerobic exercise improves heart and lung health and quality of life more than exercise alone. Forty adults with stage 1 high blood pressure will take part in a 4-week program. Researchers will m…

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

This study looks at whether adding alternate nostril breathing to aerobic interval training (stationary cycling) can lower blood pressure and heart rate more than exercise alone. Researchers will enroll 36 adults aged 25-50 with stage 1 or 2 hypertension. Participants will cycle …

This study will place dental sealants on 420 back teeth in children and teens aged 7 to 18. Half of the teeth are healthy, and half have very early cavities. Researchers will check how well the sealants stay on over 12 months to see if early decay affects retention. The goal is t…

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

This study tests two stretching techniques—post-isometric relaxation and active isolated stretching—in 40 adults with piriformis syndrome, a condition that causes buttock and hip pain. Over two weeks, participants will receive six sessions of one stretch type plus standard physio…

This study tests two taping techniques—Low-Dye and calcaneal taping—to see which better reduces pain and improves foot function in people with plantar fasciitis. Forty adults with heel pain for over three months will receive one of the taping methods plus physical therapy for two…

This study tests whether playing balance-focused video games (Xbox Kinect or Wii Fit) for 6 weeks can improve balance and reduce fall risk in healthy adults aged 55 and older. 46 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two game systems. The goal is to see which type …

This study tests two physical therapy approaches for cervicogenic headache, a type of headache that starts from neck problems. Thirty-four adults with neck pain and headaches will receive either eye-cervical re-education exercises or pressure biofeedback training, plus standard t…

This study looks at whether adding a gentle manual therapy called Mulligan mobilization to standard core exercises can reduce pain and improve movement in new mothers with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. About 48 women, 6 weeks to 6 months after childbirth, will receive either core…

This study compares two muscle relaxation methods (autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition) combined with core exercises to see which better reduces pain, improves walking, and lessens disability in people with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. About 40 adults aged 25-45 with …

This study looks at two different muscle relaxation methods—autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition—in people with lower cross syndrome, a condition that causes lower back pain and muscle imbalances. Researchers will measure changes in back and hip movement, pain levels, a…

This study compares two hands-on treatments for forward head posture, a common condition where the head juts forward causing neck pain and stiffness. Thirty-eight adults aged 18 to 40 will receive either suboccipital muscle inhibition or instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilizati…

This study tests whether doing back exercises at home via video calls works as well as going to a clinic for new mothers with low back pain. 38 women who are 6 weeks to 12 months after giving birth will be randomly assigned to either in-person or remote exercise sessions for 6 we…

This study compares two types of walking training for people with above-knee amputations. 40 adults aged 18-40 will be split into two groups: one focusing on specific impairments and the other on whole walking tasks. Both groups will practice for 10 days. The goal is to see which…

This study tests whether adding alternate nostril breathing to standard pursed lip breathing helps people with mild COPD breathe better and feel better. About 40 adults aged 40-65 will be split into two groups: one does pursed lip breathing alone, the other does both techniques. …

This study compares two breathing exercises—alternate nostril breathing and Buteyko breathing—in 46 adults with mild to moderate asthma. The goal is to see which technique better improves breath control, reduces shortness of breath, and boosts lung function. Participants will pra…

This study looks at whether one session of dry needling can quickly reduce calf muscle pain and improve sprint speed and jumping ability in amateur football players aged 18 to 25. Sixty participants will receive either real or sham needling, and their pain, speed, and performance…

This study tests whether adding a simple breathing technique called 'box breathing' to a short, 3-week pulmonary rehab program can reduce shortness of breath and improve physical function in people with mild COPD. Forty adults aged 40-65 will participate. The goal is to see if th…

This study tests whether injecting a form of vitamin D into the gums can speed up tooth movement in adults with braces. Thirty adults 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 s…

This study tests whether gentle, non-thrust movements to the lower back and sacrum can help adults with chronic mechanical low back pain. Researchers will measure pain, flexibility, body awareness, and daily function in 40 participants. The goal is to find a safe, hands-on way to…

This study compares two exercise programs—moderate-load eccentric core exercises and Pilates—in 44 adults with non-specific low back pain lasting over 3 months. Participants will do supervised sessions for 8 weeks, and researchers will measure pain, spine flexibility, core endura…

This study tests a hands-on therapy for people with long-term neck pain (over 3 months). The treatment involves a quick thrust to the upper back and gentle movements to the neck. Researchers will measure pain, neck and back motion, and posture in 46 adults aged 20-40. The goal is…

This study tests whether a specific stretching technique called Muscle Energy Technique, applied to a large back muscle (latissimus dorsi), can reduce pain and improve movement in people with long-term mechanical low back pain. About 32 adults with moderate pain and disability wi…

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 one of the two techniques, and outcomes li…

This study tests whether adding gentle back (thoracic spine) movements to standard shoulder therapy can better reduce pain and improve movement in people with frozen shoulder. About 34 adults aged 40-65 with stage 2 or 3 frozen shoulder will be randomly assigned to receive either…

This study compares two common physical therapy techniques—Mulligan and Maitland mobilization—for treating temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, which causes jaw pain and limited movement. Thirty adults with TMJ pain will be randomly assigned to one of the two techniques, co…

This study compares two physical therapy techniques—ELDOA (a sustained stretching method) and Spinal Mobilization with Limb Movement (SMWLM)—for treating lumbar radiculopathy, commonly known as sciatica. Thirty-six adults aged 30-50 with mild disc herniation will receive one of t…

This study compares two muscle techniques—post-isometric relaxation and post-isometric stretching—for reducing chronic neck pain. Forty adults with neck pain will receive standard treatments (TENS and heat) plus one of the techniques over five sessions. Researchers will measure p…

This study looks at whether adding a muscle energy technique to standard joint mobilization can better reduce pain and improve movement in people with sacral torsion, a type of sacroiliac joint problem that causes low back pain. About 46 adults aged 22-44 with diagnosed sacral to…

This study tests whether adding diaphragmatic breathing or Pilates breathing to core strengthening exercises can improve lung function, blood sugar levels, and quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes. Fifty-six adults aged 30 to 55 will be randomly assigned to one of two e…

This study looks at whether adding specific breathing exercises (Buteyko or Pilates-style) to neck stretches can improve lung function and chest movement in adults with well-controlled asthma who also have forward head posture. Twenty-two participants will be assigned to one of t…

This study tests a structured exercise program called task-oriented circuit training in 34 children aged 5-12 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. The program includes 14 stations targeting walking, balance, and strength. Researchers will measure improvements in walking distance and d…

This study looks at whether adding Brandt-Daroff exercises to the usual GANS maneuver can reduce dizziness and improve quality of life for people with BPPV, a common inner-ear condition that causes brief spinning spells. About 30 adults with BPPV will be split into two groups: on…

This study tests whether adding immersive virtual reality (VR) 360-degree videos to aerobic exercise can improve memory, attention, and thinking skills in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). About 34 people aged 60 and older with MCI will either do aerobic exercise…

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

This study compares two breathing techniques—Pilates breathing and pursed lip breathing—to see which one better improves chest expansion and peak airflow in people with mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Researchers will enroll 46 adults aged 40 to 64 with mild CO…

This study compares two fun activities—video games and ball tossing—to see if they can improve eye-hand coordination in older adults (60+) with mild cognitive impairment. Over 6 weeks, 34 participants will practice either a tapping game or ball exercises. Researchers will measure…

This study looks at how genetic differences influence the effectiveness and side effects of leflunomide, a common rheumatoid arthritis drug. Researchers will recruit 110 Pakistani patients starting leflunomide and track their disease activity and side effects over six months. By …