Clinical trials: Ankle
Surgery, Edema
Foot and Ankle Post-operative Oedema Management Using Geko™
The multicentre randomised geko™ Foot and Ankle Trial will prospectively and systematically collect clinical data on patients randomised, on a 1:1 basis, to either standard care or standard care plus geko™ therapy to assess…
- Trial name
- NCT04927234
- Testing
- geko™ therapy
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Spain and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- Firstkind Ltd
Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery
MIDCAB (Mid-Calf Block) for Foot Surgery
MIDCAB is defined as a group of ultrasound guided distal nerve blocks at the level of the individual branches. It is similar to an Ultrasound Guided (USG) Ankle block but the probe is placed higher on the calf covering all and…
- Trial name
- MIDCAB (NCT05368012)
- Testing
- MIDCAB
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Ankle Sprain
Efficacy of Topical Indomethacin Patch Over Placebo in Ankle Sprain Pain Relief
This study will investigate the efficacy of the Indomethacin patch in pain relief of ankle sprain in adult patients, compared to a placebo patch
- Trial name
- NCT01957215
- Testing
- Indomethacin
- Where
- 15 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Rotator Cuff Repair, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Department of Defense Funded Multicenter Pilot Study
Postoperative pain is usually treated with opioids that have undesirable and sometimes dangerous side effects (e.g., vomiting and respiratory depression)-and yet over 80% of patients still experience inadequate pain relief.
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Repair, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Ankle Arthrodesis or Arthroplasty, Hallux Valgus Correction
- Trial name
- NCT03481725
- Testing
- ACTIVE peripheral nerve stimulation with a percutaneously inserted lead and wearable stimulator (SPR Therapeutics, Cleveland, Ohio)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Ankle Sprain
Efficacy and Safety of Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel 1% Applied 4 Times Daily in Subjects With Acute Ankle Sprain
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Diclofenac Sodium Topical (DSG) 1% compared with placebo applied four times a day in subjects with acute ankle sprains under 'in-use' conditions, in particular with regard…
- Trial name
- NCT01255423
- Testing
- Diclofenac sodium topical gel 1%
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Peripheral Artery Disease, Amputation
Digital Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) as a Screening Tool in Detecting Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects 8-18 million in the US and is an economic burden, currently estimated to be greater than cancer and heart disease.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease, Amputation, Smoking, Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT03161327
- Testing
- ABI using QuantaFlo™
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 238 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Osteoarthritis
Treatment Outcomes for Ankle Arthritis
The purpose of this study is to determine any functional outcome differences in patients who have undergone surgical treatment for ankle osteoarthritis using surveys, step counts, and laboratory gait analysis.
- Trial name
- NCT00391365
- Testing
- Gait analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 368 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Electrical Stimulation for Recovery of Ankle Dorsiflexion in Chronic Stroke Survivors
Ankle dorsiflexor weakness (paresis) is one of the most frequently persisting consequences of stroke. The purpose of this exploratory study is to compare two different treatments -- Contralaterally Controlled Neuromuscular…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Lower Extremity Paresis
- Trial name
- NCT01029912
- Testing
- Electrical stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Ankle Injuries
5% Topical Ibuprofen (IBU) for Ankle Sprain
This study is being conducted to evaluate the effects of IBU 5% Topical Gel versus topical placebo for the relief of pain associated with a first or second degree ankle sprain.
- Trial name
- NCT01945034
- Testing
- Topical IBU twice daily, Topical IBU three times daily
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 304 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Arthropathy of Ankle or Foot
Evaluation of Software Generated Customized Foot Orthoses
The purpose of this study is to determine whether custom-made foot orthoses generate a significant decrease in the perception of pain among individuals with foot pain and/or ankle pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05462912
- Testing
- custom foot orthotic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Arthrodesis Surgery Involving the Hindfoot or Ankle
AMPLEX Ankle Fusion and Hindfoot
To demonstrate that AMPLEX is non-inferior to autogenous bone graft (ABG) for bone fusion in a population indicated for single, double, or triple hindfoot arthrodesis or ankle arthrodesis surgery with supplemental graft material.
- Trial name
- NCT03028415
- Testing
- AMPLEX, Autogenous Bone Graft (ABG)
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Cerebral Palsy
Testing an Adjustable Ankle Orthosis During Walking in Cerebral Palsy
This study seeks to determine how an adjustable stiffness ankle braces affects walking performance and biomechanics in cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06262191
- Testing
- Differential and adjustable stiffness AFO (DAS-AFO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Northern Arizona University
Ankle Arthritis
ACP for Local Application in Ankle Arthrodesis
To compare the outcomes of patients who undergo three different types of surgeries for ankle fusion and reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT01131455
- Testing
- Autologous Concentrated Plasma
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia Orthopaedic Group, LLP
Ankle Injuries
Lateral Ankle Sprain and Platelet Rich Plasma
Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common in sports medicine. Considering the sprains in general, they represent an 85% of the ankle lesions. The incidence in high performance athletes range from 16 to 21%.
- Trial name
- NCT02609308
- Testing
- Short leg cast, Platelet-rich plasma
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
OSTEOARTHRITIS
Safety and Effectiveness of Agilus (Hyaluronic Acid) for Ankle Osteoarthritis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Agilus is safe and effective in the treatment of mild to moderate ankle osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT00642382
- Testing
- Agilus, Normal saline
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Cartiva, Inc.
Ankle Osteoarthritis, Healthy Ankles
Do Rocker Bottom Shoes and Ankle-Foot Orthoses Reduce Pain and Improve Mobility for Ankle Osteoarthritis Patients
Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful, progressive condition that can severely limit physical activity and reduce quality of life.
- Trial name
- RB/AFO (NCT03524729)
- Testing
- Rocker bottom shoe, Ankle foot orthosis, Standard walking shoe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Plantar Fasciitis, Flatfoot
Foot and Ankle Range of Motion (Stretching) Apparatus
Range of motion at ankle joint and subtalar joint will be assessed before and after utilization of ARM device. The changes in range of motion will be recorded and compared to literature.
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis, Flatfoot, Calcaneus Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT00527748
- Testing
- Non-Measuring Ankle Exerciser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Amputation, Limb Deficiencies
Assessing the DSR Ankle
This research is being done to conduct a preliminary investigation into a new prosthetic microprocessor controlled (MPC) ankle, called the Damping, Stiffness, and Repositioning (DSR) ankle.
- Trial name
- NCT05955378
- Testing
- DSR Ankle, Predicate Ankle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Synchro Motion LLC
Athletic Injuries, Knee Injuries
Analysis of Balance and Functional Hop Tests in Athletes With Lower Extremity Injuries by Dual Task Study
Functional Hop tests and balance measurements are frequently used to decide on returning to sports after lower extremity injuries.
- Conditions
- Athletic Injuries, Knee Injuries, Ankle Injuries, Hip Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT05484778
- Testing
- Dual tasking paradigm
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Narcotic Consumption, Pain
Motorized Continuous Cold Therapy Versus Standard Post-op Icing Protocol for Two Foot and Ankle Procedures
This study will compares differences in pain level, narcotic consumption, wound healing, patient satisfaction in patients randomized to the Iceman® cold pack therapy system (djOrtho, Inc) versus those who use ice.
- Conditions
- Narcotic Consumption, Pain, Wound Healing, Patient Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT00950183
- Testing
- Iceman® Cold Therapy unit (djOrtho), Ice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.