Foundation University Islamabad

This study is testing whether combining a specific breathing technique with interval exercise training can help lower blood pressure and improve heart health in adults with high blood pressure. Researchers will work with 36 participants aged 25-50 who have been diagnosed with hyp…

This study is testing whether adding specific breathing techniques to core strengthening exercises can help people with Type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare two different breathing methods to see which one better improves lung function, walking ability, blood sugar levels, a…

This study is testing whether injecting a form of Vitamin D into the gums can make teeth move faster during orthodontic treatment with braces. In 30 adult patients, one side of the mouth will get the Vitamin D injection while the other gets a placebo, to compare the speed of toot…

This study compares two different hands-on muscle therapy techniques to see which works better for reducing neck pain and improving neck muscle strength and endurance. Researchers will work with 30 young adults (ages 19-44) who have mechanical neck pain from poor posture or seden…

This study is testing whether combining two hands-on physical therapy techniques works better than one alone for treating low back pain caused by sacral torsion, a common joint problem. Researchers will compare mobilization therapy alone versus mobilization plus muscle energy tec…

This study is testing whether adding immersive virtual reality (VR) videos to a simple chair exercise routine can help improve memory, attention, and thinking skills in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Researchers will compare a group doing chair exercises with VR vid…

This study is comparing two different physical therapy techniques to see which works better for relieving pain and improving movement in people with lumbar radiculopathy (often called sciatica). Researchers will work with 36 adults aged 30-50 who have sciatica-like pain from a mi…

This study is testing whether a specific hands-on stretching technique, applied to a major back muscle, can help reduce pain and improve movement in people with long-term mechanical low back pain. Researchers will measure changes in pain levels, daily function, and flexibility. T…

This study is testing a special exercise program designed to help people with diabetic nerve damage. The program combines balance training with mental tasks to see if it improves stability, reduces fall risk, and helps with mild memory problems. Researchers will compare this new …

This study is testing whether gentle, non-forceful movements applied to the lower back and tailbone area can help people with chronic mechanical low back pain. Researchers will measure changes in pain levels, back flexibility, body awareness, and daily function. The trial involve…

This study is testing whether adding a specific set of head and body exercises (Brandt-Daroff) to a standard vertigo treatment (GANS maneuver) works better to reduce dizziness and improve daily life for people with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Researchers will rec…

This study compares two different exercise approaches for people with chronic low back pain that has no clear structural cause. 44 adults with persistent back pain will try either moderate-load eccentric core exercises or Pilates for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure which progra…

This study aims to find out which of two specific hands-on physical therapy techniques works better for easing chronic neck pain. Researchers will compare 'Post-Isometric Relaxation' (PIR) and 'Post-Isometric Stretching' (PIS) in 40 young adults with neck pain lasting 4 to 12 wee…

This study compares two common hands-on physical therapy techniques—Mulligan and Maitland mobilization—to see which is better at reducing jaw pain and improving movement in people with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). It involves 30 adults with TMD who will receive one …

This study is testing whether playing video games or doing ball tossing exercises can improve hand-eye coordination in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Better coordination can help with everyday tasks like dressing, eating, and pouring drinks. Researchers will c…

This study is testing if adding gentle spine mobilization to standard shoulder therapy works better for frozen shoulder. Researchers will compare two groups of 34 adults with persistent shoulder pain and stiffness. The goal is to see if this combined approach improves pain relief…

This study is testing if Pilates breathing exercises work better than the standard pursed-lip breathing technique for people with mild COPD. Both methods are done alongside regular medication. Researchers will measure which one helps patients breathe more deeply, improves airflow…

This study is testing whether combining neck posture exercises with specific breathing techniques can help adults with asthma breathe better. Researchers want to see if these non-drug approaches can improve lung function and chest expansion. Participants will do a 4-week program …

This study is testing whether adding a specific type of upper back adjustment to standard neck exercises and gentle movements is more effective for reducing chronic neck pain. Researchers will compare pain levels, posture, and neck movement sense in two groups of adults with long…

This study is testing a special exercise program called Task-Oriented Circuit Training to see if it helps children with cerebral palsy move better and participate more in daily activities. It involves 34 children, aged 5 to 12, who will do repetitive, task-specific exercises at d…

This study is testing whether adding a specific type of physical therapy called 'neural mobilization' (gentle nerve stretching) to standard balance training can better help people with diabetic nerve pain. It will involve 32 participants with type 2 diabetes and neuropathy. The g…

This study aims to understand how a person's genes affect their response to the rheumatoid arthritis drug leflunomide. Researchers will follow 110 Pakistani patients taking the drug, checking their disease activity and side effects over six months. They will compare this informat…