Clinical trials: Ankle Injuries
Rehabilitation After Ankle Injuries
The Influence of Stability Boots on Gait Pattern in Healthy Adults
After an ankle injury like distorsions, fractures or arthrodeses, or congenital defects ankle support limit the range of motion in the joint, help pain relief, control loading of the injured tissues and promote recovery of a…
- Trial name
- NCT03038815
- Testing
- VACOped, Ortho Tri
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zürich
Lateral Ankle Sprain, Ankle Sprain 1St Degree
Therapeutic Low Laser Therapy and Kinesio Taping for Lateral Ankle Sprain
HYPOTHESIS Null Hypothesis (H0): There is no significant effect of therapeutic low laser therapy and kinesio taping in patients with grade 1 \& 2 lateral ankle sprain.
- Conditions
- Lateral Ankle Sprain, Ankle Sprain 1St Degree, Ankle Sprain 2Nd Degree
- Trial name
- NCT07235943
- Testing
- Using Low-Level Laser Therapy, Combined: Low Laser Therapy with Kinesio Taping
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 62 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
Ankle and Hindfoot Arthrodesis
Long-term Safety and Effectiveness of AUGMENT® Injectable Bone Graft Compared to Autologous Bone Graft
The objective of this long-term study is to evaluate the long-term effectiveness and safety of AUGMENT® Injectable Bone Graft vs. autologous bone graft.
- Trial name
- NCT03998137
- Testing
- AUGMENT® Injectable Bone Graft, Standard of Care
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- BioMimetic Therapeutics
Ankle Injuries, Foot Injuries and Disorders
Weight Change With Controlled Ankle Movement (CAM) Boot Use
The purpose of the study is to determine if patients wearing a CAM boot have a change in weight compared to patients who wear a CAM boot and are provided nutritional guidelines and perform upper body exercises.
- Conditions
- Ankle Injuries, Foot Injuries and Disorders, Body Weight Changes
- Trial name
- CAM (NCT05692401)
- Testing
- Nutrition and Exercise Instruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Nell Blake, DPM
Ankle Sprains, Instability, Joint
Evaluation of Proprioception in Patients Treated With Surgical External Ankle Ligament Recontruction for Traumatic Ankle Instability
The objective of the study is to evaluate post-operatively the postural control through the Delos system with the Riva method of patients already treated surgically of external capsulo-ligament reconstruction due to ankle…
- Trial name
- ANKLE-PRO (NCT05868681)
- Testing
- Delos instrument (computerized balance board)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Instability; Ankle (Ligaments) (Old Injury)
Bipedal vs. Unipedal Exercises in Chronic Ankle Instability
Ankle sprain is a commonly encountered condition in clinical practice, constituting approximately 15-30% of all musculoskeletal injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT06244511
- Testing
- Early Bipedal Exercise, Late Bipedal Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Ankle Fractures
Telerehabilitation Following Ankle Fractures
Background and Purpose: Ankle fractures represent one of the most common fractures in North America. Surgical fixation is often required in the presence of dislocation or instability and has been shown to have a high rate of…
- Trial name
- NCT04235907
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation, Standard rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Ankle Fractures
Cryotherapy Reduces Time to Surgery and Local Complication in Patients With Ankle Fractures
Ankle fractures are common injuries and cryotherapy is routinely used to reduce pain, swelling and local skin complications, both before and after surgery. However, the results on ankle surgery are contradictory.
- Trial name
- Cryotherapy (NCT06396364)
- Testing
- Cryotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial or the Focus of the Study Mild Ankle Sprain
Mild Ankle Sprain Treatment: Functional Bandaging vs. no Immobilization
Ankle sprains represent a prevalent pathology among the pediatric population that can result in residual effects when treated incorrectly.
- Trial name
- PED_HUIL0124 (NCT06222229)
- Testing
- Control, Functional bandage
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor
Ankle Injuries, Instability, Joint
Turkish Language and Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool
Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) is a valid patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) to determine the presence of ankle instability (AI) and assess its severity.
- Trial name
- CAIT-TR (NCT05977660)
- Testing
- Cumberland ankle instability tool for diagnose to determine ankle instability and its severity
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Technical University
Ankle Sprains, Instability, Joint
Evaluation of Ankle Propriocement and Stability
The objective of the study is to evaluate the postural control and proprioception before and after external capsulo-ligament reconstruction for ankle instability.
- Trial name
- ANKLE-INT (NCT04362488)
- Testing
- Preoperative evaluation, Postoperative evaluation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Ankle Fractures
Intramedullary Nailing Versus Plate Fixation of Ankle Fractures. A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial.
The purpose of this study is to make a survey of functional outcome, radiological outcome and complication rate after intramedullary nailing (IMN) and plate fixation of Weber B ankle fractures in elderly patients, and contribute…
- Trial name
- NCT03377205
- Testing
- Compression screws and neutralization plate, Acumed Fibular Rod System
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Ankle Sprain, TECAR Therapy
Efficacy of Tecar Device With Exercises in Ankle Sprain
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of applying TECAR therapy during active therapeutic exercises on pain, ankle dynamic balance, proprioception, and daily function in patients with acute ankle sprain.
- Conditions
- Ankle Sprain, TECAR Therapy, TECAR Therapy Efficacy in the Treatment of Ankle Sprain, Ankle Dynamic Balance
- Trial name
- TECAR (NCT06934629)
- Testing
- TECAR therapy, therapeutic exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Ligament Injury
Peroneus Longus Graft :Effect in Foot and Ankle Function
The purpose of this study is to report the ankle and foot functions via American orthopedic foot and ankle society score (AOFAS), peronei muscle testing ,handheld dynamometer and radiological outcomes after harvesting autogenous…
- Trial name
- NCT05991557
- Testing
- peroneus longus autograft
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Ankle Sprains
Interest of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Severity of Lateral Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprain is a frequent and widely trivialized trauma. Misdiagnosed or poorly treated, it can recur and thus develop into chronic ankle instability.
- Trial name
- NCT04846712
- Testing
- Collect data of medical record
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Syndesmotic Injuries
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Suture Button Versus Fibulink Fixation for Acute Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries
Ankle fractures are a common injury with potentially significant morbidity. Syndesmosis injury occurs in 10% to 13% of ankle fractures and poses a greater risk to long-term outcomes for patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05626036
- Testing
- Arthrex Tightrope, Synthes Fibulink
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
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 Sprain
Effects of Ankle Support on Muscle Activation and Function
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of ankle taping on improving muscle function and ankle motion in individuals who frequently twist (sprain) their ankle.
- Trial name
- NCT01423513
- Testing
- Fibular Taping
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Creighton University
Posterior Malleolus Fractures
Surgical Management of Posterior Malleolar Fractures Using the Direct or Indirect Reduction Techniques
Patients with a posterior malleolar fracture were recruited and assigned to the direct reduction (DR) group or the indirect reduction (IR) group.
- Trial name
- NCT02801474
- Testing
- direct fracture reduction and fixation, indirect fracture reduction and fixation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School