Riphah International University

This study is testing if a new combination of therapies can help people who have had a stroke regain arm function and improve their thinking and daily life. It will compare two groups of 50 participants: one receiving a special ear stimulation plus intensive arm training, and ano…

This study tests whether injecting vitamin D3 or the antiviral drug acyclovir directly into skin warts helps clear them. Researchers will compare both treatments in 40 people with common, plantar, or flat warts to see which works better and causes fewer side effects. Participants…

This study is testing a special, intensive hand and arm training program for children aged 7 to 12 who have had a stroke. The goal is to see if this structured, repetitive strength training can help improve their ability to use their affected hand and arm in daily life. Researche…

This study aims to find out which of two exercise programs works better for people recovering from a stroke. It will compare High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with Intermittent Functional Training (IFT) over 12 weeks. The goal is to see which one best improves heart health,…

This study is testing whether two different types of exercise can help improve thinking skills and physical fitness in older adults with mild memory problems. Researchers will compare short bursts of high-intensity exercise (HIIT) with longer, moderate-paced exercise (MICT) over …

This study aims to find out if adding a special foot brace improves the standard stretching and taping treatment for clubfoot in babies. It will involve 18 infants under 1 year old in Pakistan. Researchers will compare foot position and mobility in babies who get the standard tre…

This study is testing whether a specific type of exercise called High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) can help women with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar and reduce body-wide inflammation. It will compare the effects in women who are still having regular period…

This study is testing if a specific type of strength training, called eccentric resistance training, can improve heart function and fitness in people with stable chronic heart failure. Researchers will compare it to a standard combination of strength and aerobic exercise. The goa…

This study is testing whether combining two types of exercise—power training (fast, forceful movements) and high-intensity walking practice—can improve mobility and daily independence for people living with long-term effects of a stroke. Researchers will enroll 60 adults who had …

This study aims to find out which type of exercise is better for improving heart and lung fitness in children: regular aerobic exercise or low-intensity interval training. It will involve 130 healthy school children aged 6-12 who will follow an 8-week exercise program. The goal i…

This study is testing whether regular rope skipping can improve heart and lung fitness in school children. Researchers will compare 178 children aged 6-12 who either do rope skipping or regular gym class for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if this simple, accessible exercise can help…

This study is testing a combined approach to prevent hamstring injuries in young male football players. It combines a standard FIFA warm-up program with a muscle release technique to improve flexibility and control. Researchers want to see if this combination is more effective at…

This study is testing which type of exercise works better for women with diastasis recti, a common postpartum condition where the abdominal muscles separate. Researchers will compare a program of corrective exercises focused on the deep core muscles against a program of standard …

This study is testing whether adding a robotic glove to standard hand therapy improves hand function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Researchers will compare two groups of children aged 6-12: one receiving therapy alone, and one receiving therapy with a glove that ass…

This study is testing whether the Alexander Technique, a mind-body method that teaches awareness and redirection of movement, can help improve arm posture control and quality of life in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The study will enroll 33 boys aged 5 to 9 wit…

This study is testing whether adding 'mirror therapy' to standard physical therapy helps people recover arm and hand function after a recent stroke. Mirror therapy uses a mirror to create the visual illusion that a weakened limb is moving normally, which may help the brain relear…

This study is testing which of two exercise programs works better to help women with mild to moderate pelvic organ prolapse. It will compare standard pelvic floor muscle training against that same training combined with a special breathing technique called hypopressive exercises.…

This study is testing two different breathing exercise techniques to see which one better helps children with fluid around their lungs (pleural effusion). Forty children, aged 5 to 16, will try either a simple 'bubble breathing' method or use a device called an incentive spiromet…

This study aims to see if adding fun, play-based nerve gliding exercises to standard physical therapy can improve hand grip strength and dexterity in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers will compare two groups of children aged 6-12: one receiving the new play-based activiti…

This study is testing whether a combination of two gentle physical treatments can help people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers want to see if the Bowen technique (a light touch therapy) combined with walking backwards can improve hamstring flexibility, reduce pain, and make …

This study is testing whether combining kinesiotaping (a special elastic tape) with core stability exercises helps women with long-term sacroiliac joint pain. It aims to see if this combination reduces pain, improves daily function, and lessens fear of movement. The trial will co…

This study is testing whether sensory integration exercises can help children with autism. Researchers will work with 30 children aged 5-11 to see if these exercises reduce repetitive behaviors and improve communication, social skills, and motor abilities. The study compares chil…

This study is testing two different approaches to help people with diabetic nerve pain. It compares a hands-on therapy that aims to improve nerve blood flow with a specific exercise program designed to build strength and balance. Researchers want to see which method works better …

This study is testing a new type of exercise training to see if it can improve walking, balance, and coordination in children with diplegic cerebral palsy. Fourteen children will be randomly assigned to either try the new dynamic surface exercises or continue with standard physic…

This study aims to find out which of two balance exercises is more helpful for older adults. Researchers will compare Square Stepping Exercise (a pattern-based stepping routine) with Wobble Board Exercise (balancing on an unstable board). They want to see which one better improve…

This study is testing whether adding a specific massage technique (Niel-Asher) and a stretch (Sleeper Stretch) to standard physical therapy helps people with frozen shoulder. Researchers want to see if this combination reduces pain, improves shoulder movement, and helps with dail…

This study is testing two physical therapy techniques—Mulligan mobilization and stretching exercises—to see if they can reduce pain and disability in people with cervical radiculopathy, a condition where a pinched nerve in the neck causes pain that shoots down the arm. It will in…

This study aims to see which type of exercise is better for improving balance and stability in children with Down syndrome. It will compare two 8-week programs: one using cognitive-motor training (like games and dancing) and one using Pilates exercises. The study will include 32 …

This study is testing if adding virtual reality (VR) to standard exercise rehab helps people recover better after heart bypass surgery. It will compare three groups: one doing exercises while watching calming nature scenes through VR goggles, one doing the same exercises without …

This study aims to find out which of two physical therapy exercises works better for helping people recover after a stroke. Researchers will compare core-strengthening trunk exercises with balance-focused tilt training. About 44 stroke survivors will participate to see which meth…

This study is testing whether Vojta therapy, a specific physical therapy approach, can improve walking and overall movement abilities in children with Down syndrome. It involves 28 children aged 2-10 who can stand and walk independently. Children will be randomly assigned to rece…

This study is comparing two different hands-on therapies to see which works better for people with stiff, painful knees after leg fracture surgery. It will involve 48 adults who had surgery 6 weeks ago. One therapy uses special tools to massage the knee (Graston Technique), while…

This study is testing whether adding mat Pilates exercises to standard physical therapy helps school children (ages 8-16) who have poor posture and pain in their neck, shoulders, and back. Researchers will compare two groups: one doing Pilates plus therapy, and one doing therapy …

This study is testing whether a specific type of physical therapy called Cuevas Medek Exercises works better than standard therapy to improve balance and posture in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Researchers will compare the two methods in 54 children to see which one help…

This study is testing whether a Pilates exercise program can help reduce back pain and improve core muscle strength in children who suffer from 'backpack syndrome.' Researchers will work with about 140 children aged 12-16 from schools in Lahore, Pakistan. They will measure pain l…

This study is testing whether adding a pelvic support belt to standard pelvic floor exercises helps new mothers who have pelvic joint pain after giving birth. It will compare pain, daily function, and disability levels between two groups of 48 women. The goal is to find a better …

This study aims to find the best exercises to improve 'forward head posture'—that slumped position from looking down at phones and laptops—and reduce the neck pain it causes. It will involve 56 adults who use their devices for several hours daily. Over four weeks, participants wi…

This study is testing a fun program where children imitate animal movements to see if it improves their motor skills. It involves 40 children, aged 6 to 12, who have developmental coordination disorder. The kids will do the playful activities three times a week for six weeks, and…

This study is testing whether adding a specific movement therapy called kinesiotherapy to standard physical therapy helps children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy use their affected arm better and perform daily tasks more easily. It will involve 28 children aged 8-13, who will be …

This study is testing whether adding a specific type of training to regular physical therapy helps children with cerebral palsy use their hands and arms better. Researchers will compare two groups of children aged 6-12: one gets the new training plus standard therapy, and the oth…

This study is testing whether a combination of exercises can help people with COPD who also have a forward head posture. The exercises aim to correct posture and strengthen the muscles used for breathing. Researchers will measure if this approach reduces shortness of breath and i…

This study is testing a new rehabilitation method for people who have had a stroke. It combines watching videos of specific movements with listening to rhythmic sounds or music, aiming to improve walking and balance. The researchers will compare this new approach to traditional p…

This study is testing if a simple exercise—walking on mud—can improve foot posture and balance in children with flexible flat feet. 37 children aged 6 to 11 will walk on mud for 30 minutes, three times a week, for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in their foot shape, b…

This study is testing two different types of hand strengthening exercises to see which one better improves hand function, grip strength, and endurance in competitive female badminton players. Over six weeks, one group will do isometric exercises (holding a position), while the ot…

This study aims to see which of two physical treatments works better for reducing pain and improving movement in people with chronic plantar fasciitis (heel pain). Researchers will compare Fascial Manipulation, a deep tissue massage technique, to Dry Needling, which uses thin nee…

This study is testing if a specific arm exercise using a powerball device is more effective when done on a stable surface or a wobbly one. It involves 28 children with Down syndrome, aged 6-10, who will do the exercises three times a week for three weeks. The goal is to see which…

This study is testing a new non-drug approach to help people with migraines. Researchers want to see if combining exposure to green light with a gentle electrical brain stimulation technique can reduce how often migraines occur and how painful they are. The study will involve 40 …

This study is testing whether a specific yoga-style breathing exercise (alternate nostril breathing) works as well as a standard medical device (an incentive spirometer) to help people with asthma breathe better. Researchers will measure lung function and quality of life in 54 ad…

This study is testing whether adding electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to a regular weightlifting routine helps trained athletes build more muscle and get stronger. For 8 weeks, one group will just lift weights, while another will lift weights while wearing EMS devices. Researc…

This study is testing if adding battle rope exercises to standard physical therapy helps children with stiff, painful elbows after an injury. Kids aged 8-15 will be split into two groups: one gets standard therapy, and the other gets standard therapy plus 10-15 minutes of battle …

This study is testing whether a specific sensory technique can help children with autism improve their motor skills and sleep quality. About 40 children, aged 6 to 10, will receive the technique—which involves gentle brushing and joint compressions—three times a week for six week…

This study is testing if a home exercise program based on the Alexander Technique can help teens with poor posture and pain from using phones and computers. About 50 participants, aged 13-16, will either do these mindful movement exercises or standard posture exercises. Researche…

This study is testing whether a home exercise plan delivered through a smartphone app can help people who have had a heart attack. It focuses on reducing their fear of physical activity (kinesiophobia) and improving their ability to walk and function. The goal is to see if this d…

This study is testing a special hand and arm training program for children with spastic cerebral palsy. It involves 14 children, aged 6 to 12, who will do the exercises three times a week for 10 weeks. The goal is to see if this training can improve their grip strength and abilit…

This study is testing whether adding specific pelvic clock exercises to standard core stability exercises helps new mothers with severe sacroiliac joint pain. It will involve 50 women who recently gave birth vaginally for the first time and have significant pain. Participants wil…

This study aims to see which of two exercise programs works better to improve physical fitness in young children with Down syndrome. Researchers will compare Cuevas Medek Exercises, which focus on balance and posture, with Rebound Exercises, which use a small trampoline. The stud…

This study is testing which of two physical therapy approaches works better to improve arm and hand function in children who have had a stroke. Twenty children, aged 5 to 13, will be randomly assigned to receive either a standard therapy or a combination of two therapies over six…

This study is testing whether a 12-week program combining specific foot and ankle exercises with mindful walking can help people with diabetic nerve damage. It aims to see if this combination can reduce pain, improve foot and ankle function, and enhance quality of life. The resea…

This study is testing whether adding jumping rope to play activities can help improve foot posture in children with Down syndrome. Researchers will work with 32 children aged 4-15 who have a specific foot condition called navicular drop. One group will do jumping rope plus play a…

This study is testing a simple therapy to help people who have had a stroke and now suffer from shoulder-hand syndrome, which causes pain, swelling, and limited arm movement. Researchers will have 34 participants use a mirror while doing specific hand and arm tasks for 30 minutes…

This study aims to understand how using a Bulgarian bag—a sand-filled training tool—affects leg function, posture, and balance in healthy school children. Researchers will enroll about 345 boys and girls, aged 8 to 16, from schools in Lahore. The study will measure changes using …

This study aims to find out which type of blood flow restriction training works best to improve strength and sprint performance in competitive sprinters. Researchers will compare three different methods over a 6-week training program with 18 athletes. The goal is to gather knowle…

This study compares two popular warm-up programs—FIFA 11+ and RAMP—to see which one better improves speed and agility in young soccer players. Thirty-four boys aged 8-15 will follow one of the programs for six weeks, with their sprint times and agility measured before and after. …

This study aims to find out which height is best for a specific type of jump training to improve soccer performance. Researchers will have 56 competitive soccer players jump from low, medium, and high platforms three times a week for six weeks. They will measure changes in the pl…

This study is testing two different teaching methods to help preschoolers who struggle with handwriting. 148 children aged 3-6 in Pakistan will either practice traditional writing exercises or try 'embodied writing,' which uses whole-body movement. Researchers will measure handwr…

This study aims to determine which of four simple physical tests best measures recovery progress after heart bypass surgery. Researchers will compare walking tests and strength tests in 150 patients on days 3 and 5 after their operation. The goal is to help doctors design better …

This study is testing whether regularly playing the traditional South Asian game Kho-Kho improves agility and reaction time in school children. Researchers will work with 48 children aged 8-12, having half play Kho-Kho and half engage in free play three times weekly for six weeks…