National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

This study looks at whether using hands-on guidance (manual cueing) or spoken instructions (verbal cueing) works better during movement training for people with chronic low back pain. About 40 adults with pain lasting more than 12 weeks will be randomly assigned to one of the two…

This study tests whether special balance exercises that target the inner ear (vestibular system) can help people who had a stroke walk better and lower their risk of falling. About 40 adults who had a stroke at least 6 months ago will take part. The goal is to see if these exerci…

This study tests whether laser acupuncture can improve arterial stiffness in people with cardiorenal metabolic syndrome (CRMS), a condition linking heart, kidney, and metabolic problems. 35 adults with at least two related conditions (like high blood pressure, diabetes, or chroni…

This study looks at two common physical therapy treatments—hands-on pressure to painful muscle spots and guided exercises—to see if they help adults with nonspecific low back pain. About 105 people will be split into three groups: one gets trigger point therapy, one does specific…

This study looks at whether a mobile app can help people with common pains (neck, shoulder, back, or knee) stick to their home exercise routines. Thirty adults will be split into two groups: one using the app and one doing traditional exercises. The goal is to see if the app redu…

This study compares two types of core exercises—abdominal drawing-in and abdominal expansion—along with two coaching styles (verbal instructions vs. hands-on guidance) in 96 adults with chronic low back pain lasting over 12 weeks. Participants will train twice a week for 4 weeks.…

This study looks at whether certain walking and balance tests are reliable for people who have had a stroke at least six months ago. Researchers will test 30 participants using a walking questionnaire, a 400-meter walk, a falls confidence scale, and a vision test. The goal is to …

This observational study looks at how a specific brain function called inhibitory control—the ability to stop or change actions—relates to walking adaptability in people with Parkinson's disease. About 50 participants will complete thinking tests, have brain activity recorded wit…