Clinical trials: Ankle Arthritis
Ankle Fractures, Intra-Articular Fractures
Prevention of Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis After Acute Intraarticular Fractures
Intra-articular fracture is a very common fracture. The only method to treat these fractures is surgery with plate and screws followed by rehabilitation.
- Conditions
- Ankle Fractures, Intra-Articular Fractures, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT03769909
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Ankle Arthropathy, Anesthesia; Functional
The Impact of a Preoperative Nerve Block in Foot and Ankle Surgery on the Consumption of Sevoflurane
Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Included in this spectrum of surgery are ankle arthroplasties, various fusions, corrective arthrodesis, and more.
- Conditions
- Ankle Arthropathy, Anesthesia; Functional, Ankle Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT04022057
- Testing
- Ropivacaine injection, Dextrose 5
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Osteoarthritis, Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Study of the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) for the Treatment of Bilateral Degenerative Ankle Disease
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of the S.T.A.R. device for patients with bilateral disease.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Post-Traumatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT00586781
- Testing
- Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Link America, Inc.
Subtalar Arthritis, Subtalar Instability
Dynamic Imaging of the Subtalar Instability
The purpose of this study is to describe normal dynamic computed tomography anatomy of hind foot in inversion/eversion movement, and to define diagnostic criteria for subtalar instability.
- Trial name
- IDIS (NCT02887131)
- Testing
- Dynamic CT of the ankle
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Post-traumatic; Arthrosis, Tibial Fractures
Does Joint Lavage Reduce Intraarticular Inflammation in High-energy Tibial Pilon Fractures?
High-energy tibial pilon fractures have historically been associated with poor outcomes largely due to the elevated risk of severe post-traumatic arthritis.
- Conditions
- Post-traumatic; Arthrosis, Tibial Fractures, Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis of Ankle
- Trial name
- NCT05652881
- Testing
- Joint Lavage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
Ankle Osteoarthritis, Flat Foot or Pes Planus
Orthotic Dose Response Study
This study will investigate the effect of foot orthoses on two common conditions (ankle osteoarthritis and symptomatic adult onset flat feet) by using a custom biplane X-ray system the group has developed to very accurately and…
- Trial name
- ODRS (NCT02629731)
- Testing
- custom orthoses with varying degrees of hindfoot posting
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Osteoarthritis
Joint Self-Assessment Forms for Knee, Ankle and Shoulder
The present study represents the pilot phase of the project aimed at developing anatomical site-specific self-assessment questionnaires (shoulder, knee and ankle) that can advise the subject of the need for an orthopaedic…
- Trial name
- NCT06343857
- Testing
- self-assessment questionnaire
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of Ferrara
Knee Osteoarthritis
Restoration of Physical Function in Patients Following Total Knee Replacement: Comparison Between Resistive Strength Training Exercises & Ankle Weights
Techniques used to restore the physical functions in TKR patients
- Trial name
- NCT05745649
- Testing
- Resistance exercises, Ankle weights
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neuro Counsel Hospital, Pakistan
Osteoarthritis
Total Ankle Replacement Versus Arthrodesis Trial
The purpose of TARVA is to determine whether Total Ankle Replacement (TAR) provides better clinical outcomes than ankle arthrodesis in patients aged 50-85 years with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis, and compare cost-effectiveness…
- Trial name
- TARVA (NCT02128555)
- Testing
- Total Ankle Replacement, Arthrodesis
- Where
- 17 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 303 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wright Foot & Ankle Post-Market Observational Study
WRIGHT FOOT \& ANKLE POST-MARKET OBSERVATIONAL STUDY, Multi-Year, Multi-Site, Multi-Device, Post-Market Observational Study, 10 sites, a minimum of 40 patients per device
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fracture, Trauma Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04118894
- Testing
- Foot and Ankle Devices
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, France and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 119 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stryker Trauma and Extremities
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle, Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Agility LP Ankle Arthroplasty Outcomes
This is a research study which is being done to determine the outcomes following Agility LP ankle replacement. This implant was approved by the FDA in 2007 and has been used since then with good early results.
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle, Osteoarthritis of Ankle, Traumatic Arthritis of Ankle
- Trial name
- NCT01366872
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan, PC
Ankle Osteoarthritis
Evaluating Intra-articular Injection of Axolotl Ambient Compared to Saline in Subjects With Ankle Osteoarthritis
A Double-blind, Multi-Center, Prospective, Randomized Placebo-controlled Pilot Study Evaluating Intra-articular Injection of Axolotl Ambient Compared to Saline in Subjects with Ankle Osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- Phoenix (NCT05092646)
- Testing
- Axolotl Ambient
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Axolotl Biologix
Adult ALL, Healthy
Heel Wedges and Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthoses to Control Knee Biomechanics
The proposed study evaluates the effect of medial and lateral wedges and carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) on lower limb forces and motion during walking.
- Trial name
- CDOKNEEpilot (NCT05209360)
- Testing
- Medial or Lateral Wedge, Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee Arthritis
Maximal Rate of Force Development of Ankle Muscles and Functional Ability in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
This study is a detailed assessment of the maximal rate of force development of ankle muscles and its association with functional ability in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
- Trial name
- NCT06063889
- Testing
- Maximal Rate of Force Development Test for Ankle Muscles
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ahram Canadian University
Osteoarthritis (OA), Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
Platelet Rich Plasma for Musculoskeletal Conditions
The primary purpose of this study is to follow patients with various musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions over a one-year follow-up period after receiving a platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection, assessing changes in their pain…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis (OA), Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee, Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Hip, Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Shoulder
- Trial name
- PRP for MSK (NCT07231471)
- Testing
- Platelet Rich Plasma Injection, Platelet Rich Plasma Preparation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Healthy, Lower Limb Injury
Comparative Effect of Carbon Fiber Orthosis Cuff Design on Preference, Comfort, and Mechanics
Carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) consist of a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee, a posterior carbon fiber strut that stores and returns energy during gait, and a carbon fiber foot plate that…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Lower Limb Injury, Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- AFOCUFF (NCT05456295)
- Testing
- Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Ankle Arthritis
Total Ankle Replacement: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes
This retrospective and prospective study intends to evaluate the epidemiology and effectiveness of ankle joint surgery in patients operated from January 2011 to March 2026, evaluating the results both clinically and…
- Trial name
- NCT03650010
- Testing
- Total ankle replacement
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,066 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio
Ankle Fractures, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis
Iterative Design of Custom Dynamic Orthoses to Reduce Articular Contact Stress
The proposed study evaluates the effect of carbon fiber brace design on forces across the ankle joint. Research suggests that ankle arthritis develops after ankle fracture, in part, due to elevated forces on the cartilage.
- Conditions
- Ankle Fractures, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis Ankle
- Trial name
- PRMRP-FPA2 (NCT04562896)
- Testing
- Custom Carbon Fiber Dynamic Orthosis (CDO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Ankle Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis
Gait Asymmetry Assessed Using Portable Gait Analysis System
To date, detailed analysis of movement patterns in orthopaedic conditions are mainly performed in research projects. Because these tests are time consuming, they are not feasible in clinical routine or in standard examinations.
- Conditions
- Ankle Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis, Hip Osteoarthritis, Lumbar Spine Stenosis
- Trial name
- Asymmetry (NCT02489188)
- Testing
- arthroplasty, manual therapy, lumbar spinal stenosis decompression
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland