Clinical trials

Poniżej znajduje się bardziej płynna i mniej powtarzalna wersja tekstu: This 12-week randomized controlled trial will investigate the effects of dietary patterns with different macronutrient compositions on gut microbiota, intestinal inflammation, gene expression, and metabolic health in healthy adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three dietary interventions: a ketogenic diet (KD), a vegetarian diet (VD), or a control diet (CD) reflecting their habitual mixed dietary pattern. Adherence to the assigned diet will be monitored through dietary records and regular nutritional counseling. The study will evaluate changes in gut microbiota composition, inflammatory biomarkers, transcriptomic profiles, and blood biochemical parameters associated with lipid and glucose metabolism. Blood and stool samples will be collected at predefined time points throughout the intervention, while participants in the KD group will additionally undergo ketone monitoring to assess dietary compliance. By comparing the ketogenic and vegetarian diets with a standard mixed diet, this study aims to determine their effects on gut health, metabolic function, and systemic inflammation, thereby providing evidence to inform dietary recommendations. Ta wersja eliminuje powtórzenia ("diet", "study", "monitor", "effects"), jest bardziej naturalna stylistycznie i odpowiada standardowi językowemu publikacji w czasopismach z zakresu żywienia i medycyny.

This study aims to evaluate the effects of high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation on selected physiological, neuromuscular, and cognitive parameters in athletes. At the baseline visit, participants will undergo a series of assessments at the Functional Research Laboratory at AWF Katowice, including a 10 mL venous blood sample collection, body composition analysis (via InBody and DEXA scans), neuromuscular function evaluation using tensiomyography (TMG), and computerized cognitive tests via the Vienna Test System. Following baseline testing, participants will be randomly assigned to either the vitamin D3 group or the placebo group. The active group will receive a daily dose of 4,000 IU of vitamin D3 (1 capsule with dinner), while the control group will receive an identical placebo. The intervention period will last for 4 or 8 weeks. Upon completion of the supplementation period, all baseline assessments will be repeated to evaluate the post-intervention changes.

Research conducted at the Faculty of Physiotherapy, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, examines musculoskeletal disorders among instrumental musicians. The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of Polish Physiotherapy Associationon (Resolution No. 05/06/2025) on June 11, 2025. The application form includes QuickDASH software enabling the functioning of the system and the MPIIQM-P system, which monitors the functioning of the musculoskeletal system and its impact on everyday musical performance.

Goal: This clinical study aims to investigate how the range of motion of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) changes in relation to the patient's head posture. Furthermore, we will assess the efficacy of a specific physiotherapy program in improving TMJ mobility and influencing head alignment in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment or prosthetic reconstruction. Scope: The project will evaluate TMJ function and head alignment in orthodontic or prosthetic patients aged 11-65. The core focus is to analyze the correlation between head posture and TMJ mobility and to measure changes in these parameters before and after the manual physiotherapy intervention.

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether intensive sensory stimulation therapy can improve upper limb motor skills and sensory function in children aged 12-16 years with severe symptoms of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Will children with DCD who undergo intensive sensory stimulation therapy show greater improvement in upper limb motor function compared to those receiving standard therapy? 2. Will intensive sensory stimulation therapy lead to better sensory function outcomes, including joint position sense, resistance sense, pressure sense, temperature perception, and two-point discrimination? Researchers will compare children receiving intensive sensory stimulation therapy to those receiving standard therapy without intensive sensory stimulation to see if the targeted intervention results in superior improvements in motor and sensory function.