Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Function
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Effects of Barefoot vs. Shod Whole Body Vibration Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of lifelong conditions that affect the development of movement and coordination that lead to activity limitations due to damage to the developing fetal or neonatal brain tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT06596525
- Testing
- Conventional physical therapy, Barefoot Whole Body Vibration Training (WBVTb), Shod Whole Body Vibration Training (WBVTs)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Trakya University
ACL Injury, Meniscus Lesion
Muscle Function and Traumatic Knee Injury in Sports
The aims of the project are to 1) evaluate different aspects of muscle function and its role as a potential risk and/or protective factor for traumatic knee injury in youth female athletes; 2) develop and evaluate a battery of…
- Conditions
- ACL Injury, Meniscus Lesion, Cartilage Injury, Ligament Injury
- Trial name
- NCT03479775
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University
Stroke
Clinical Effects of Peroneal Nerve Functional Electrical Stimulation (WalkAide[R]) for Chronic Stroke Patients
RATIONALE: The previous study resulted that the gait training using Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) improved the ankle joint function and the walking ability for the chronic stroke patients with foot drop.
- Trial name
- PLEASURE (NCT02897752)
- Testing
- gait training with WA, usual gait training
- Where
- 24 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Translational Research Center for Medical Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Hearing Impaired Children
Effects of Pilates and Balance Proprioception Exercises on Hearing Impairment
Static balance is the ability to hold the body in a specific position and posture, while dynamic balance is the ability to maintain balance while moving.
- Trial name
- NCT06198049
- Testing
- Pilates Training, Balance Proprioception Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Taekwondo Roundhouse Kick Biomechanics
Lower Limb Biomechanics of the Roundhouse Kick in Elite and Youth Taekwondo Athletes Using FPCA
This study aims to understand how the lower limbs (hip, knee, and ankle) function during a taekwondo roundhouse kick. Elite and youth taekwondo athletes will be compared to identify movement and muscle-activation patterns related…
- Trial name
- NCT07307378
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy
Comparative Effects of Under Water Exercise and Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Lower-Limb Spasticity, Gross Motor Function, and Quality of Life in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy often present with lower-limb spasticity, limited gross motor function, and reduced quality of life.
- Trial name
- spastic CP (NCT07878949)
- Testing
- Group A, Group B
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Emad Eldin Mohamed
Knee Injuries, Sport Injury, Knee Injuries
Effects of Mulligan Mobilization With Movement Versus Kinesiotaping and Placebo on Knee Function and Injury -Related Outcomes in Basketball Players
This is a randomized RTC study where the KOS-ADLS score of athletes' functionality and the OSTRC score of sports overuse injuries were used as outcomes, which were measured before the start of treatment, 1 hour and 2 weeks after…
- Trial name
- Sport _MWM_RTC (NCT07510243)
- Testing
- Mulligan Mobilization with movement MWM, Kinesiotaping
- Where
- Albania
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Aleksander Moisiu Durres
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Lower Limb Amputation
To determine the effects of progressive muscle relaxation technique on pulmonary functions in lower limb amputation patients. Randomized control Trail study design was chosen for this study, sampling technique Non probability…
- Trial name
- NCT04051164
- Testing
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique, Conventional treatment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cerebral Palsy Children
Effects of Universal Exercise Unit Therapy With Task-oriented Training in CP Children
Cerebral palsy is a problem that affects the development and motor skills caused by early non-progressive central nervous system damage.
- Trial name
- NCT06637579
- Testing
- universal exercise unit therapy with task oriented strength training, Task-oriented training for gross motor functioning
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy, Gait, Spastic
Effects of LIFT on Gait and Balance in Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy Children
The goal of this Randomized control trial was to evaluate the outcome of limb intensive functional training (LIFT) on gait and balance in spastic diplegic cerebral palsy children with age 3-7 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07121426
- Testing
- Lower limb Intensive Functional Training, Conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Ankle Sprains
Smartphone App to Improve Functional Outcomes in Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are the most common musculoskeletal complaint of children presenting to the emergency department (ED). Healing can often be protracted, leading to prolonged pain, missed school and work, and delayed return to a…
- Trial name
- SPRAIN (NCT03564015)
- Testing
- Smartphone app, Paper handout
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Patella, Joint Instability
Development of a Test Battery for Measurement of Knee Function in Patients With Patellar Instability
About six months after patella stabilizing surgery postoperative restrictions are commonly lifted and patients may consider whether a return to activity/sports is feasible.
- Conditions
- Patella, Joint Instability, Patellofemoral Joint Dislocation
- Trial name
- NCT05119088
- Testing
- Return to Sport testbattery
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital
Ankle Sprain
Systematic Ultrasound in the Initial Assessment of Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprains are the most frequently encountered trauma in emergency and general medicine. Lateral ankle sprain injuries have the highest relapse rate of all musculoskeletal injuries of the lower limbs.
- Trial name
- PFEEC (NCT06856889)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Hopital Nord Franche-Comte
ACL Reconstruction, Cognitive Function
Test of Return to Sport After ACL Reconstruction and Cognitive Task.
After reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament, the aim for the vast majority of sportspeople is to return to the field.
- Conditions
- ACL Reconstruction, Cognitive Function, Single Leg Hop Firm Surface, Testing Effect of Intervention
- Trial name
- AQQSHTATC (NCT06768957)
- Testing
- Single leg hop for distance, Single leg hop for distance plus cognitive task
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Simon VALOT
Pain in Leg, Unspecified, Knee Sprain
Efficacy of Instrumental Chiropractic Treatment Using Activator Methods for Pain and Dysfunction in Juvenile Athletes
The goal of the study is to prove efficacy of instrumental chiropractic treatment for leg pain in juvenile athletes. A randomized placebo controlled clinical trial including juvenile athletes with functional impairment and pain…
- Trial name
- NCT01449994
- Testing
- Activator IV (Activator Methods Int. Phoenix, Arizona)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
Obesity, Adolescent
Comparison of the Effects of Two Different Exercise Programs in Obese Adolescents
Obesity is one of the most important health problems of developed and developing countries. Especially in children and adolescents, the prevalence of obesity is increasing at an alarming rate.
- Trial name
- NCT04491019
- Testing
- Balance exercise group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Distal Femoral Musculoskeletal Tumors
Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life in Musculoskeletal Tumor Patients With Distal Femoral Megaprostheses
This study aims to evaluate the functional outcomes of patients with distal femur tumor prostheses in comparison to a matched control group.
- Trial name
- FOQ-DFP (NCT06282198)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Hip Fractures
Care Pathway for Sub-acute Hip Rehabilitation
The effectiveness of integrated care pathways for hip fractures in sub-acute rehabilitation settings is not known. The study objective was to assess if a hip fracture integrated care pathway at a sub-acute rehabilitation facility…
- Trial name
- NCT03906864
- Testing
- Care Pathway
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- St Luke's Hospital, Singapore
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction: Quadriceps Tendon vs Hamstring Tendon Autograft - A Prospective RCT
A prospective randomized controlled trial comparing functional outcomes of arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using quadriceps tendon autograft versus hamstring tendon autograft at SMS Medical College, Jaipur.
- Trial name
- NCT07470944
- Testing
- Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Sawai Mansingh Medical College
Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Progressive Functional Strength Training in Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy
This study is aimed to investigate effectiveness of progressive functional strength training protocol (functional squat system with virtual reality in leg press, plyometric exercises, exercises with Bosu ball \& heel-rise…
- Trial name
- NCT02460406
- Testing
- traditional physiotherapy, progressive functional strength training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University