POSTURAL BALANCE

This study aims to see if three common types of blood pressure medications affect a person's balance and risk of falling. Researchers will randomly assign 186 adults with newly diagnosed high blood pressure to take one of three different drugs. They will measure participants' bal…

This study is testing if a special elastic tape applied to the breathing muscles helps people get more benefit from high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Thirty trained adults will do an 8-week cycling workout program, with half also getting the tape before each session. Resea…

This study is testing if a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation can boost the benefits of a walking program for people with Parkinson's disease. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the real brain stimulation or a fake version while they complete the s…

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 if the quality of a baby's early movements can predict their later development. Researchers will analyze video recordings of infants' movements from their first months and then check their development at 18 and 36 months using a parent questionnaire.…

This study aims to understand the connection between heightened pain sensitivity (central sensitization) and balance problems in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will compare 55 patients with fibromyalgia to 20 healthy volunteers, measuring their pain thresholds and balance …

This study aims to create a more sensitive balance test specifically for healthy, active older adults. Researchers will test 50 participants aged 65+ who are already in good physical shape, having them perform balance tasks twice to see if the results are consistent. The goal is …

This study aims to understand how balance, flexibility, and core strength differ between teen male athletes in various sports. Researchers will measure 85 elite athletes aged 15-17 using simple physical tests. The goal is to gather knowledge that could help create better training…

This study aims to understand how corrective jaw surgery affects a person's overall body posture and the pressure distribution on their feet. Researchers will measure posture and foot pressure in 60 adults—30 having the surgery and 30 not—before and six months after the procedure…