Riphah International University

This study tests whether adding the diabetes drug metformin to standard antidepressants helps people with both depression and obesity lose weight and feel better. Researchers will also check if certain gene variants affect how well the combination works. The trial involves 200 ad…

This study tests whether a 25-week supervised aerobic exercise program, added to usual medication and diet, can improve hormone levels, menstrual regularity, and quality of life in 60 women with insulin-resistant PCOS. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exercise gro…

This study compares two physical therapy methods for people with lumbar radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the lower back causing leg pain). Thirty adults aged 25 to 50 with moderate disability will receive either spinal mobilization with leg movement or mechanical traction for fo…

This study compares two manual traction techniques—Mulligan belt traction and fisted traction—for people with lower cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the neck causing pain down the arm). 44 adults aged 25-60 with moderate pain will be assigned to one of the two methods. Re…

This study compares two types of hand and arm therapy for people who had a stroke 3 to 6 months ago. One therapy involves restraining the good arm to force use of the affected arm, while the other focuses on using both arms together. Both groups also receive standard physical the…

This study tests two physical therapy techniques for people with lumbar radiculopathy (sciatica). One group does a standard muscle stretching method, while the other adds a nerve-gliding exercise. Researchers will measure pain, flexibility, and daily function in 22 adults aged 30…

This study compares two treatments—Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Whole Body Vibration Training (WBVT)—to see which better improves leg control, balance, and daily activities in people who had a stroke 6 months to 1 year ago. Thirty-four adults aged 35 to 70 will rec…

This study tests whether a special pelvic floor exercise program designed for pregnancy can help reduce bladder leakage (urinary incontinence) better than standard care. About 48 pregnant women with mild to moderate leakage will be randomly assigned to either the new program or t…

This study compares two ways of doing pelvic floor muscle training for postmenopausal women with urinary incontinence: one group does the exercises online with a physiotherapist, and the other does them in person. Both groups follow the same exercise plan. The goal is to see if t…

This study compares two rehabilitation methods—somatosensory stimulation (using touch) and task-based mirror therapy (using a mirror to trick the brain)—to see which better improves arm and hand function in stroke survivors. About 24 adults who had a stroke 1 to 6 months ago will…

This study tests whether combining gentle touch stimulation with nerve exercises can improve arm movement and feeling in people who had a stroke 6-12 months ago. 53 adults aged 45-65 with lasting arm weakness and sensory loss are participating. The goal is to see if this therapy …

This study compares two types of exercise programs to see which one better improves balance and leg movement in people who have had a stroke. The study includes 52 adults aged 45 to 65 who had a stroke 6 to 10 months ago and have mild to moderate leg weakness. Participants will d…

This study compares two fun approaches—creative movement (like dance and yoga) and play-based activities (like obstacle courses and building blocks)—to see which better improves motor skills, balance, and quality of life in children aged 5-8 with developmental delay. Twenty-eight…

This study tests whether adding balance training, education, and vestibular rehab to the standard Epley maneuver helps people with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) more than the maneuver alone. Forty-six adults with BPPV will receive either the combined approach or sta…

This study tests whether exercising both legs together (bilateral training) or just the affected leg (unilateral training) with visual feedback from mirrors and floor targets works better for improving balance, walking, and sensation in people who had a stroke. Fifty participants…

This study looks at whether combining two types of exercises—Feldenkrais and active release—with standard physical therapy can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and move better. Forty adults aged 40 to 60 with mild to moderate knee OA will do these exercises thr…

This study tests whether combining senobi exercises with aerobic workouts can help women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) lose weight, feel less tired, and improve their quality of life. Thirty-two women aged 18 to 35 with PCOS will be split into two groups: one doing both s…

This study will measure physical fitness in 800 healthy adults aged 18 to 65 to create local reference values for body composition, heart and lung endurance, muscle strength, and flexibility. Participants will undergo simple tests like step tests, handgrip strength, and sit-and-r…

This study aims to collect fitness data from 800 healthy adults aged 18 to 65 to establish normal values for cardiorespiratory fitness. Participants will perform the Queen's College Step Test, a 3-minute stepping exercise, while their heart rate and oxygen use are measured. The r…