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Clinical trials and research at Foundation University Islamabad
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 78 clinical trials run by Foundation University Islamabad that are recruiting, in Pakistan. 6 were first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 1 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 78Clinical trials
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Newest trials
All recruiting trials (78)
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SLE Registry in Pakistan to understand how lupus presents and progresses
This project is building a Pakistan lupus registry to see how SLE shows up and changes over time in adults, starting at Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi.
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Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization vs Post Facilitation Stretch in Chronic Neck Pain
This trial compares two manual therapy techniques, IASTM and Post Facilitation Stretch, to see which better reduces neck pain and improves movement and function in adults with chronic neck pain.
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Mulligan leg raise vs spinal mobilization with leg movement for lumbar radiculopathy
This trial tests whether Mulligan leg raise traction or spinal mobilization with leg movement helps people with lumbar radiculopathy feel better.
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Flutter therapy added to chest physiotherapy after CABG in COPD patients
This study tests whether adding Flutter therapy to standard chest physiotherapy helps post-CABG patients with mild-to-moderate COPD improve breathing more than chest physiotherapy alone.
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Coherent Breathing vs Regular Paced Breathing for COPD Dyspnea and Lung Function
In this study, adults with COPD test whether coherent breathing helps reduce shortness of breath and improve breathing tests compared with regular paced breathing.
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Pilates breathing vs diaphragmatic breathing after PCI
This study tests whether Pilates breathing or diaphragmatic breathing helps improve oxygen levels and heart-rate variability in people who just had PCI.
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Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training and PEP on ventilated restrictive lung disease patients
This study tests whether inspiratory muscle training and positive expiratory pressure devices help strengthen breathing muscles and improve lung function in people with restrictive lung diseases who are on mechanical ventilation.
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Alternate Nostril Breathing vs Diaphragmatic Breathing after PCI
Post-PCI patients will try two breathing techniques to see which helps keep oxygen levels steady and heart-rate variability better.
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Incentive Spirometry vs Diaphragmatic Breathing in Post-PCI Patients
This trial tests whether incentive spirometry or diaphragmatic breathing better maintains oxygen levels and heart-rate variability after a PCI procedure in stable patients.
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Niel-Asher Technique vs Bowen Technique for Frozen Shoulder
This trial tests whether two manual therapy methods differ in reducing shoulder pain and improving motion for people with frozen shoulder aged 40–60.
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Transverse Friction Massage vs Instrument-Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization for Plantar Fasciitis
This study tests whether transverse friction massage or instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization helps people with plantar fasciitis feel better.
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Kaltenborn vs Mulligan mobilization for forward head posture
This randomized trial tests whether Kaltenborn mobilization or Mulligan mobilization helps people with forward head posture reduce neck pain and improve neck movement and awareness.
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Additional effects of thoracic mobilization versus manipulation with standard physical therapy in adhesive capsulitis
This study tests whether adding thoracic manipulation or thoracic mobilization to standard physical therapy helps people with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder).
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Ischemic Release vs. Sustained Pressure Direct Myofascial Release for Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
In people with upper trapezius trigger points, this study tests whether ischemic release or sustained pressure direct myofascial release helps reduce pain and improve neck movement.
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Autogenic Inhibition vs Reciprocal Inhibition in Lower Crossed Syndrome
This study tests whether two Muscle Energy Technique approaches work differently for people with Lower Crossed Syndrome.
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Post Isometric Relaxation vs Reciprocal Inhibition for Cervicogenic Headache
This study tests whether two gentle neck muscle techniques, post isometric relaxation and reciprocal inhibition, help people with cervicogenic headache more than a standard physical therapy routine.
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Immediate effects of two manual thoracic mobilization techniques in people with thoracic hypomobility
This trial tests whether Maitland oscillatory mobilization or Kaltenborn sustained mobilization can better improve mobility and reduce pain in adults with thoracic hypomobility after a pre-treatment pain-relief session.
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Reverse vs Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides for Upper Cross Syndrome
This study tests whether two manual therapy techniques (reverse and sustained glides) added to standard physiotherapy improve posture and neck/shoulder symptoms in adults with Upper Cross Syndrome.
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Kinetic chain training added to standard shoulder exercises for subacromial pain
This trial tests whether adding kinetic chain training to usual shoulder rehab helps people with subacromial pain syndrome.
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Taping methods with hip and knee strengthening for patellofemoral pain
This study tests whether McConnell taping or Kinesio taping, each with a guided hip and knee strengthening program, helps people aged 26-44 with patellofemoral pain.
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Reactive Balance Training vs Task-Oriented Training for Postural Stability in Diabetic Neuropathy
This trial tests whether Reactive Balance Training or Task-Oriented Training improves postural stability in adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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Task-specific drawing vs. fine motor training for hand dexterity after stroke
This trial tests whether task-specific drawing exercises or fine motor hand training better improve hand dexterity in adults 40–70 with subacute stroke.
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Maximum vs Minimum Therapist Supervision in Home Telerehab for Arm Trouble After Stroke
This study tests whether more frequent remote guidance helps stroke patients with upper limb issues more than less supervision during home-based telerehabilitation.
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Pain Neuroscience Education Added to Pre-Op Physical Therapy for Lumbar Surgery
A randomized trial tests whether adding Pain Neuroscience Education to standard pre-operative physical therapy helps reduce pain and disability after lumbar laminectomy for people aged 35-60.
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Combined neural mobilization with proprioceptive therapy for Bell’s palsy facial symmetry
A randomized trial tests whether adding neural mobilization to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation helps improve facial symmetry in people with Bell’s palsy.
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Autogenic vs. Reciprocal Inhibition Techniques for SI Joint Dysfunction
The study tests two muscle-lengthening techniques (autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition) to see if they reduce pain and improve function and walking in adults with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
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Suboccipital Muscle Inhibition vs IASTM for Forward Head Posture
This trial tests whether suboccipital muscle inhibition or instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, added to standard physical therapy, better improves head-and-neck posture in people with forward head posture.
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Lumbar Stability Exercises vs Telerehabilitation for postpartum back pain and posture
This study tests whether onsite lumbar stabilization exercises or a telerehabilitation program can reduce the curved lower back (lumbar lordosis), pain, and disability in women 6 weeks to 12 months after giving birth.
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Coherent breathing combined with aerobic exercise for adults with stage 1 hypertension
See if adding coherent (slow, paced) breathing to regular aerobic exercise helps adults aged 30–65 with stage 1 hypertension lower blood pressure and improve heart and breathing measures.
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Low-Dye versus calcaneal taping for plantar fasciitis
This trial will see if Low-Dye or calcaneal taping better reduces heel pain and improves foot function in adults with chronic plantar fasciitis.
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Pursed lip breathing alone versus combined with alternate nostril breathing for people with mild (Grade I) COPD.
This will test whether adding alternate nostril breathing to pursed lip breathing helps people with mild (Grade I) COPD breathe and feel better.
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Alternate nostril breathing versus Buteyko breathing for improving asthma symptoms
This study will test whether alternate nostril breathing or the Buteyko breathing technique helps adults with mild-to-moderate persistent asthma breathe easier and improve lung function over four weeks.
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Pilates and diaphragmatic breathing added to moderate cycling for people with high blood pressure
This trial will test whether adding Pilates and diaphragmatic breathing to moderate-intensity cycling helps adults with hypertension lower blood pressure and improve lung function and quality of life.
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Pilates or diaphragmatic breathing added to moderate treadmill exercise for people with pre-hypertension.
This trial will test whether adding Pilates breathing or diaphragmatic breathing to moderate treadmill workouts helps adults with pre-hypertension lower blood pressure, improve lung function, chest expansion, and quality of life.
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Autogenic inhibition versus reciprocal inhibition for lower cross syndrome
This trial tests whether autogenic inhibition or reciprocal inhibition techniques better reduce pain and improve function in adults aged 25–50 with lower cross syndrome.
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Mulligan mobilization with core and pelvic-floor strengthening for postpartum sacroiliac joint pain
This study will see if adding Mulligan mobilization to core and pelvic‑floor strengthening helps postpartum women (6 weeks to 6 months after delivery) who have sacroiliac joint pain.
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Post-isometric relaxation versus active isolated stretching for piriformis syndrome
We are testing whether post-isometric relaxation or active isolated stretching better reduces pain and improves movement in adults aged 20–55 with piriformis syndrome.
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Immediate effects of dry needling on calf pain, sprint speed, and functional performance in amateur football players
This test will see if a single session of dry needling, compared with a sham procedure, can immediately reduce calf muscle pain and improve sprint speed and single-leg hop in amateur football players aged 18–25.
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Box breathing added to short pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD breathlessness and exercise capacity
This test will see whether adding box breathing to a short pulmonary rehabilitation program helps people aged 40–65 with mild COPD breathe easier and improve their functional capacity.
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Local active vitamin D injections to speed upper canine movement
This will try injecting active vitamin D near upper canine teeth to see if it speeds their retraction in people having bilateral maxillary first premolar extractions.
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How genetic differences affect leflunomide response in Pakistani rheumatoid arthritis patients
This project will test whether specific genetic variants (SNPs) predict how well leflunomide works and whether it causes side effects in Pakistani adults with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Non-thrust lumbar and sacral mobilizations for mechanical low back pain
This study will see if adding sacral mobilizations to lumbar mobilizations helps adults aged 18–45 with chronic mechanical low back pain reduce pain and improve movement and daily function.
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Moderate-load eccentric core exercises versus Pilates for adults with non-specific low back pain
This project will test whether moderate-load eccentric core exercises or Pilates work better to reduce pain and improve function in adults 18–45 with chronic non-specific low back pain.
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Retention of sealants on healthy enamel vs early carious enamel in back teeth
This observational study tests whether pits and fissure sealants stay in place longer on back teeth with no caries versus early caries in people aged 7–18.
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Comparing muscle-specific and movement-specific muscle energy techniques to improve neck strength and endurance
This project will try two muscle energy techniques to see which one better reduces pain and improves neck muscle strength and endurance in adults with mechanical neck pain aged 19–44.
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Combining muscle energy technique with mobilization for sacral torsion
This project will test whether adding muscle energy technique to mobilization three times weekly helps reduce pain and improve movement in adults aged 22–44 with sacral torsion.
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Combining thoracic spine and shoulder joint mobilization for frozen shoulder
This trial will see if adding thoracic spine mobilization to shoulder (glenohumeral) mobilization helps people aged 40–65 with adhesive capsulitis reduce pain, improve shoulder motion, and regain function.
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Comparing Mulligan and Maitland mobilization for TMJ hypomobility
This project will test whether Mulligan or Maitland joint mobilization better reduces pain and improves jaw movement in adults with TMJ hypomobility.
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Post-isometric relaxation versus post-isometric stretching for neck pain management
This study will test whether post-isometric relaxation or post-isometric stretching works better to reduce pain and improve neck movement in adults aged 19–44 with subacute or chronic neck pain.
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Muscle energy stretching of the latissimus dorsi for mechanical low back pain
This test tries adding a targeted muscle energy stretch of the latissimus dorsi to standard physical therapy to reduce pain and improve function in adults with chronic mechanical low back pain.
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Thoracic thrust plus gentle neck mobilization for chronic mechanical neck pain
This trial will test whether adding a quick thoracic thrust to gentle neck mobilization helps adults aged 20–40 with chronic mechanical neck pain have less pain and better movement.
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Core-strengthening with diaphragmatic breathing versus core-strengthening with Pilates breathing for adults with Type 2 diabetes
This trial will see if adding diaphragmatic breathing or Pilates-style breathing to core-strengthening exercises better improves lung function, fitness, blood sugar, and quality of life for adults with Type 2 diabetes aged 30–55.
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Buteyko versus Pilates breathing paired with McKenzie neck exercises for breathing and posture in people with asthma
This program will test if adding either Pilates or Buteyko breathing to McKenzie neck exercises improves lung function and chest expansion in adults with asthma who have forward head posture.
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Task-oriented circuit training to improve mobility and daily activity in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy
This trial tests whether a structured, high-intensity circuit of task-specific exercises can help children (ages 5–12) with hemiplegic cerebral palsy walk farther and take part more in daily activities.
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Adding Brandt-Daroff exercises to the GANS maneuver for BPPV dizziness and quality of life
This trial will test whether adding Brandt-Daroff exercises to the GANS maneuver reduces dizziness and improves quality of life in adults with BPPV.
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Immersive 360° VR plus chair aerobics to improve thinking in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
We test whether adding immersive 360° VR videos to chair-based aerobic exercise helps older adults with mild cognitive impairment improve memory, attention, and thinking speed.
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Neural mobilization to reduce pain, improve balance, and boost quality of life in diabetic neuropathy
This trial will test whether adding neural mobilization to balance training helps people with type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy have less pain, better balance, and improved quality of life.
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Video games versus ball-tossing to improve hand–eye coordination in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
This project will test whether playing video games or doing ball-tossing exercises can improve hand–eye coordination in people aged 60 and older with mild cognitive impairment.
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Alternate nostril breathing plus aerobic interval exercise for high blood pressure
This will test whether adding alternate nostril breathing to aerobic interval training lowers blood pressure and heart workload in adults aged 25–50 with hypertension.
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Pilates breathing versus pursed‑lip breathing for adults with mild COPD
For adults 40–64 with mild COPD, this will test whether adding Pilates breathing or pursed‑lip breathing to regular medicines improves chest expansion, peak expiratory flow, breathlessness, and quality of life.
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Adding proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation to Otago exercises to reduce fall risk in people with type 2 diabetes
This tests whether adding PNF to standard Otago balance and strength exercises helps people aged 50–75 with type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy reduce their risk of falling.
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Neuromuscular reeducation versus post facilitation stretch for upper crossed posture in IT professionals
This will test whether neuromuscular reeducation or post facilitation stretch better reduces neck pain and improves neck movement in IT professionals with upper cross syndrome.
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Kaltenborn versus Mulligan mobilization for wrist stiffness after Colles fracture
This trial will try to see if Kaltenborn mobilization or Mulligan Mobilization with Movement helps adults aged 40–70 regain wrist motion after a Colles fracture treated in a cast.
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Comparing Maitland rotation mobilization versus Mulligan spinal mobilization with leg movement for lumbar radiculopathy
This test compares Maitland rotation mobilization and Mulligan spinal mobilization with leg movement to see which reduces pain and improves motion for adults with chronic lumbar radiculopathy.
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Facilitated positional release versus manual myofascial release for women with piriformis syndrome
This trial will test whether facilitated positional release or manual myofascial release better reduces pain and improves hip movement in women aged 25–50 with piriformis syndrome.
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Comparing therapeutic ultrasound and sinus massage for chronic rhinosinusitis
This study is testing whether therapeutic ultrasound or sinus massage can help people with chronic rhinosinusitis feel better and improve their quality of life.
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Comparing Action Observation Therapy and Motor Relearning Program for Stroke Recovery
This study is testing whether watching movements (Action Observation Therapy) or practicing movements (Motor Relearning Program) helps people recovering from a stroke improve their balance and mobility better.
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Using mirror therapy to improve upper limb function in stroke patients
This study is testing if different levels of mirror therapy can help stroke patients improve their arm movement and daily activities.
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Motor imagery training to improve upper limb strength in chronic stroke patients
This study tests if combining motor imagery training with regular physical therapy can help people who had a stroke improve their arm strength and coordination.
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Comparing two muscle energy techniques for treating iliotibial band syndrome
This study is testing two different muscle techniques to see which one helps people with iliotibial band syndrome feel less pain and move better.
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Comparing two training methods for treating De Quervain Tenosynovitis
This study is testing which of two training methods works better for people with De Quervain Tenosynovitis to help them feel better.
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Comparing two techniques for treating Piriformis Syndrome in women
This study is testing whether a new technique called Facilitated Positional Release can help women with Piriformis Syndrome feel better compared to a different method called Manual Myofascial Release.
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Improving turning and balance in post-stroke patients through specialized training
This study is testing a new training program to see if it can help people recovering from a stroke improve their balance and turning ability.
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Comparing Wii Fit Training and Vestibular Rehabilitation for Balance in Vertigo Patients
This study is testing whether using Wii Fit training or traditional vestibular rehab helps people with vertigo improve their balance better.
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Effects of muscle release techniques on cervicogenic headache management
This study is testing if combining specific muscle release techniques with regular physical therapy can help young adults with cervicogenic headaches feel better and move their necks more easily.
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Effects of movement mobilization and core strengthening on shoulder pain
This study is testing if a combination of movement therapy and core strengthening exercises can help people with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain feel better.
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Effects of dry needling combined with physical therapy on plantar fasciitis
This study is testing if combining dry needling with regular physical therapy can help people aged 40-60 with chronic heel pain feel better and move more easily compared to just doing physical therapy alone.
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Comparing two rehabilitation programs for balance and walking in stroke patients
This study is testing which rehabilitation program, Motor Relearning or Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, helps stroke patients improve their balance and walking better after six months of recovery.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Foundation University Islamabad are recruiting right now?
78, as of November 12, 2026. 6 of them were first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in Pakistan. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 1: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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