Foundation University Islamabad

This study tests whether playing balance-focused video games (Xbox Kinect or Wii Fit) for 6 weeks can improve balance and reduce fall risk in healthy older adults aged 55 and older. 46 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two game systems. The goal is to see which…

This study tests whether injecting a form of active vitamin D into the gums can speed up tooth movement in adults with braces. Thirty adults who need upper premolars removed for orthodontic treatment will receive the injection on one side of the mouth and a placebo on the other. …

This study looks at whether adding a special slow breathing technique (coherent breathing) to regular aerobic exercise can improve heart and lung health and quality of life more than exercise alone. It involves 40 adults aged 30-65 with stage 1 hypertension who will follow a 4-we…

This study looks at whether adding Pilates breathing or diaphragmatic breathing to moderate cycling can improve blood pressure, chest expansion, lung function, and quality of life in people with high blood pressure. About 45 adults aged 20–55 with stage 1 or 2 hypertension will b…

This study tests whether adding specific breathing exercises (diaphragmatic or Pilates breathing) to core strengthening workouts improves lung function, blood sugar control, and quality of life in adults with type 2 diabetes. About 56 participants aged 30–55 will be randomly assi…

This study looks at whether adding a special breathing technique (alternate nostril breathing) to aerobic interval training helps lower blood pressure and improve heart function more than exercise alone. It involves 36 adults aged 25–50 with stage 1 or 2 hypertension. Participant…

This study looks at whether adding special breathing exercises (Pilates or diaphragmatic breathing) to regular treadmill walking can help people with pre-hypertension lower their blood pressure, improve lung function, and feel better. About 45 adults aged 20-55 with slightly high…

This study looks at two different muscle relaxation techniques—autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition—to see which works better for people with lower cross syndrome, a condition causing chronic lower back pain and muscle imbalance. About 72 adults aged 25 to 50 with long-…

This study compares two exercise programs—moderate-load eccentric core exercises and Pilates—to see which better reduces pain, improves movement, and builds core endurance in people with long-term non-specific low back pain. About 44 adults aged 18 to 45 with pain lasting over 3 …

This study looks at whether a single session of dry needling can immediately reduce calf muscle pain and improve sprint speed and jumping ability in amateur football players aged 18-25. Sixty players with active trigger points in their calf muscles will receive either real or sha…

This study tests two gentle muscle techniques—post-isometric relaxation and post-isometric stretching—to see which better reduces neck pain and improves movement. About 40 adults with chronic neck pain will receive either technique along with standard heat and electrical stimulat…

This study compares two breathing techniques—alternate nostril breathing and Buteyko breathing—to see which one better helps people with asthma control their breath and improve lung function. About 46 adults with mild to moderate asthma will practice one of the methods. The goal …

This study explores whether adding immersive virtual reality (VR) 360-degree videos to aerobic exercise can improve memory, attention, and thinking skills in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). About 34 people aged 60 and older with MCI will either do aerobic exerc…

This study compares two hands-on treatments for forward head posture, a common condition where the head juts forward. 38 adults aged 18-40 will receive either suboccipital muscle inhibition or instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, plus standard physical therapy, for six w…

This study looks at two different muscle energy techniques to help people with mechanical neck pain. Researchers want to see which method better improves muscle strength and endurance in the neck. The study involves 30 adults aged 19 to 44 who have neck pain and limited movement.…

This study tests if a quick, controlled push on the upper back, combined with gentle neck stretches, can reduce pain and improve movement in people with chronic neck pain. Researchers will measure pain, posture, and how well participants can sense their neck position. The study i…

This study tests if gentle, hands-on movements to the lower back and pelvis can reduce pain, improve flexibility, and help daily function in people with long-term low back pain. 40 adults aged 18 to 45 with pain lasting over 3 months will be randomly assigned to receive these mob…

This study tests whether doing lumbar stability exercises at home through telerehabilitation works as well as doing them in a clinic for reducing back pain, disability, and excessive lower-back curve in postpartum women. About 38 women who are 6 weeks to 12 months after giving bi…

This study tests a gentle stretching technique called Muscle Energy Technique on the latissimus dorsi (a large back muscle) to see if it reduces pain and improves movement in people with mechanical low back pain lasting over 3 months. 32 adults with moderate disability will be tr…

This study tests whether playing video games or tossing a ball can help improve eye-hand coordination in people aged 60 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Poor coordination can make daily tasks like dressing or eating harder. The study will compare the two activities…

This study compares two muscle relaxation methods (autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition) combined with core exercises to relieve pain, improve walking, and reduce disability in people with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. About 40 adults aged 25-45 with low back pain lasti…

This study looks at whether adding a special breathing technique called 'box breathing' to a short exercise program can help people with mild COPD feel less short of breath and do more in their daily lives. The study will include 40 adults aged 40 to 65. Researchers will measure …

This study tests whether adding alternate nostril breathing to pursed lip breathing helps people with mild COPD breathe better and feel better. About 40 adults aged 40-65 with Grade I COPD will be split into two groups: one does pursed lip breathing alone, the other does both tec…

This study compares two taping techniques—Low-Dye taping and calcaneal taping—to see which better reduces pain and improves walking in people with plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. About 40 adults with heel pain lasting over three months will receive one of the two …

This study tests whether adding gentle back-spine movements to standard shoulder therapy can better relieve pain, improve range of motion, and restore function in people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). About 34 adults aged 40–65 with stage 2 or 3 frozen shoulder will …

This study tests a high-intensity exercise program called Task-Oriented Circuit Training (TOCT) in 34 children aged 5-12 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. The training focuses on repetitive, task-specific movements to improve walking ability and participation in daily life. Researc…

This study compares two common hand-on treatments (Mulligan and Maitland mobilization) for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, a condition causing jaw pain and stiffness. Thirty adults with jaw pain will be split into two groups to see which technique better reduces pain a…

This study looks at whether adding Brandt-Daroff exercises (simple head movements done at home) to the standard GANS maneuver can better reduce dizziness and improve quality of life in people with BPPV, a common inner-ear condition that causes brief spinning sensations. Researche…

This study tests two types of neck exercises in 34 adults with cervicogenic headache (headache caused by neck problems). One group does eye-neck coordination exercises, the other uses a pressure device to train deep neck muscles. Both aim to reduce pain, improve neck movement, an…

This study compares two stretching techniques—post-isometric relaxation and active isolated stretch—to see which better reduces pain, improves hip movement, and lowers disability in people with piriformis syndrome. Forty adults aged 20 to 55 with buttock pain will receive six ses…

This study tests whether adding a muscle energy technique to standard mobilization therapy can better reduce pain and improve movement in people with sacral torsion, a type of lower back problem. About 46 adults aged 22-44 with diagnosed sacral torsion will receive either mobiliz…

This study looks at whether combining neck exercises with special breathing techniques can improve lung function and chest movement in adults with asthma who also have poor posture. 22 people will take part in a 4-week program. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to help …

This study tests whether Pilates-style breathing or pursed lip breathing works better for people with mild COPD. About 46 adults aged 40-64 will practice one of these techniques alongside their usual medication. The goal is to see which method improves chest expansion and peak ai…

This study tests whether adding nerve exercises (neural mobilization) to standard balance training can reduce pain, improve balance, and boost quality of life in people with diabetic neuropathy. About 32 adults aged 50-75 with type 2 diabetes and mild to moderate nerve pain will …

This study compares two physical therapy methods—ELDOA and Spinal Mobilization with Leg Movement—to see which better reduces pain and improves movement in people with lumbar radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the lower back causing leg pain). Researchers will enroll 36 adults aged…

This study looks at whether adding a gentle manual therapy called Mulligan mobilization to core strengthening exercises helps reduce pain and improve movement in women with sacroiliac joint pain after childbirth. About 48 women who gave birth 6 weeks to 6 months ago will take par…

This study looks at how a person's genes influence their response to leflunomide, a common rheumatoid arthritis (RA) medication. Researchers will recruit 110 Pakistani adults with RA who are taking leflunomide alone. They will collect blood samples to analyze DNA and track treatm…

This study compares two different walking training methods for people with above-knee amputations. Forty participants will be split into two groups, each receiving a different type of gait training for 10 days. The goal is to see which approach better improves walking speed, bala…