Clinical trials: Ankle
Lateral Ankle Sprain
The Effects of Gentle Movements at the Ankle in Individuals With Diminished Range of Motion
The purpose of this study is the examine the effects of gentle movements applied to the ankle joint and stretching on self-reported function, ankle motion and stiffness in individuals who have suffered from an ankle sprain within…
- Trial name
- NCT01119092
- Testing
- Grade IV AP joint mobilizations
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Ankle Fracture
The Effect of Vitamin c on Preventing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS Type I) Following Ankle Fracture
The use of prophylactic treatment with vitamin c may prevent complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Trial name
- CRPS (NCT01338129)
- Testing
- vitamin c
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rabin Medical Center
Sports Rehabilitation Program, Hydrotherapy
The Effect of Hydrotherapy and Land-based Rehabilitation Program Combined With Ankle Taping in Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability
There will be a difference in ankle functional ability between athletes with chronic ankle instability in the intervention group and in the control group.
- Conditions
- Sports Rehabilitation Program, Hydrotherapy, Ankle Instability
- Trial name
- CAI (NCT01298856)
- Testing
- hydrotherapy
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Chulalongkorn University
Chronic Ankle Instability
Comparing Manipulation and Rehabilitation to Rehabilitation Only, in the Management of Chronic Ankle Instability
It is hypothesized that a combination approach would produce increased clinically and statistically significant outcomes as opposed to standard single intervention, inclusive of comparatively greater reduction in pain…
- Trial name
- NCT01196949
- Testing
- Manipulative and Rehabilitative Therapy, Rehabilitative Therapy
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cleveland Chiropractic College
Ankle Injuries
A Prospective Study Comparing Different Clinical Decision Rules in Adult and Pediatric Ankle Trauma
Comparison of the reliability of different examination techniques to detect fractures in patients with ankle trauma.
- Trial name
- LEFO (NCT01205841)
- Testing
- Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules, Buffalo Rule, Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules + application of a tuning fork to the distal fibula and tibia
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Knee Pain, Hip Pain
Effects of Lumbosacral Joint Mobilization/Manipulation on Lower Extremity Muscle Neuromuscular Response
The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the effects of lumbopelvic manual therapy on lower extremity biomechanics and arthrogenic muscle response.
- Conditions
- Knee Pain, Hip Pain, Ankle Pain, Lumbopelvic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT00601341
- Testing
- lumbosacral joint manipulation, lumbar passive range of motion, No active intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Ankle Sprain, Ankle Injuries
Effects of Proximal and Distal Tibiofibular Joint Manipulation on Lower Extremity Muscle Activation, Ankle Range of Motion, and Functional Outcome Scores in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability
The overall aim of this project is to determine the effect of a tibiofibular joint manipulation on the neuromuscular response of the fibularis longus and soleus muscles in individuals with chronic ankle instability.
- Conditions
- Ankle Sprain, Ankle Injuries, Sprain
- Trial name
- NCT00601471
- Testing
- proximal tibiofibular manipulation, distal tibiofibular manipulation, no intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Ankle Injuries, Fracture
Rest Easy: Is Bed Rest Really Necessary After Surgical Repair of an Ankle Fracture?
After a patient has fractured an ankle that then requires surgery, the recommendation is to remain in bed, with the operated leg elevated on pillows for 48 hours.
- Trial name
- NCT00690651
- Testing
- Early mobilization, Standard mobilization
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- The Alfred
Articular Cartilage Defects of Ankle Joint
Effects of CHONDRON (Autologous Chondrocytes) With Ankle Cartilage Defect
An open clinical trial transplanting CHONDRON (autologous chondrocytes) to ankle cartilage defect patients who are appropriate for the trial, and evaluating the validity and safety for 12 months.
- Trial name
- NCT01050816
- Testing
- Chondron(autologous chondrocyte) Implantation
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cellontech Co., Ltd.
Acute Pain, Ankle Sprain
Diclofenac Patch for Treatment of Acute Pain Due to Mild to Moderate Ankle Sprain
The primary purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of once daily application of a diclofenac sodium topical patch in reducing acute pain due to mild to moderate ankle sprains when applied to the painful area.
- Trial name
- SUPPORT 2 (NCT00869180)
- Testing
- Diclofenac Sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 219 people
- Sponsor
- Cerimon Pharmaceuticals
Chronic Ankle Instability
Outcomes of the Modified-Brostrom Procedure Using Suture Anchor for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
This prospective, randomized study was conducted to compare the clinical outcomes of the modified Brostrom procedure using a suture anchor and bone tunnel for chronic lateral ankle instability.
- Trial name
- NCT01056055
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Chonbuk National University Hospital
Ankle Injury
Surgical Versus Functional Treatment for Acute Ruptures of the Lateral Ligament Complex of the Ankle in Young Males - A Randomized Controlled Trial With a Mean of 14 Years Follow-up
The aim of this prospective randomized controlled trial was to compare the effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment in acute lateral ligament injury of ankle.
- Trial name
- NCT00954330
- Testing
- lateral ligament surgery, functional treatment
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Finnish Defense Forces
Ankle Injury
Changes in Unstable Ankles After Balance Training
This study is evaluating reflex board training to see if it will help people who frequently roll their ankles. We are investigating several tests that evaluate the ability of the neuromuscular system to control ankle movement.
- Trial name
- NCT00432705
- Testing
- Checking stability of ankle
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Wrist Fractures, Forearm Fractures
Evaluation of Cork Splint Materials Instead of Plaster Splint for Children
This is an evaluation of the functionality and added value of cork splint materials instead of a plaster splint for children (3-11 years old).
- Conditions
- Wrist Fractures, Forearm Fractures, Elbow Fractures, Ankle Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT00285961
- Testing
- Cork splint materials (instead of plaster splint)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Distal Fibular Fracture, Bimalleolar Fracture
Comparison of Biodegradable & Metal Plates for Fixing Ankle Fracture
A randomised, prospective clinical investigation to compare post-operative fracture healing and complication rate after the fixation of ankle fractures using the Inion OTPS FreedomPlateTM Biodegradable Fixation System versus…
- Conditions
- Distal Fibular Fracture, Bimalleolar Fracture, Trimalleolar Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT00864877
- Testing
- biodegradable fixation system (Inion OTPS FreedomPlateTM)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- Inion Oy
Sprain of Ankle
Evaluation of the Effect of the Association of Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPIs) With Non-Steriodal Anti-Inflamatories (NSAIDs) in Work Leave Time.
Retrospective cohort study to evaluate the effect of the association of PPIs with NSAIDs in work leave time.
- Trial name
- NCT00717119
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 6,356 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Ankle Sprain
Diclofenac Patch for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Ankle Sprain
The primary purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of once daily application of a diclofenac sodium patch to the skin near or over the painful area.
- Trial name
- NCT00640705
- Testing
- diclofenac sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Cerimon Pharmaceuticals
Ankle Sprain
Effects Of High Voltage Pulsed Current On Post-Traumatic Injuries
The investigators hypothesis is that HVPC with negative polarity diminishes local post-traumatic edema in ankle sprains. Therefore, the objective of this study was to analyze the effect of HVPC on edema secondary to ankle sprains…
- Trial name
- NCT00732017
- Testing
- Standard physical therapy and HVPC with positive polarity, high voltage pulse stimulation with negative polarity, standard physical therapy treatment
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Industrial de Santander
Ankle Injuries, Femoral Neck Fractures
Clinical Use of Andante SmartStep System in Gait Rehabilitation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the biofeedback gait training device in improving load bearing over an operated limb, during post-operative gait training therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00268658
- Testing
- SmartStep(tm) biofeedback device
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Soroka University Medical Center
The Sprained Ankle
Management of the Sprained Ankle by Help of NSAID-Plaster
The purpose of this trial is to study the management of the sprained ankle by help of NSAID-plaster. A questionnaire. The effect of RICE and RICE + NSAID-plaster in the treatment of the sprained ankle, compared by pain-score.
- Trial name
- NCT00284765
- Testing
- flector
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Kolding Sygehus