Clinical trials: Ankle Trauma
Ankle Injuries
Neurophysiology of Ankle Instability
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a common debilitating orthopedic condition that disrupts physical function and decreases quality of life. Not all CAI is the same.
- Trial name
- NCT06576687
- Testing
- Physical Rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy, Leg Injury
Straight Leg Raise Continuation
The goal of this study is to compare quadriceps muscle activation in patients recovering from lower extremity injury, such as an ACL tear.
- Trial name
- SLR (NCT05568784)
- Testing
- Straight Leg Raise exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andrews Research & Education Foundation
Ankle Injuries, Foot Injuries
Triage-Based Application of OFAR on the Number of Radiographs Ordered
Foot and ankle injuries account for nearly two million visits to Emergency Departments (EDs) in the United States and Canada each year. Of these injured patients, only 15% are diagnosed with actual fractures of the ankle.
- Trial name
- OFAR (NCT01779804)
- Testing
- OFAR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lehigh Valley Hospital
Trauma Injury
The Effects of Footplate Stiffness on Foot Loading Within Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthoses
Carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) improve function, reduce pain, and offload the foot and ankle. CDOs include a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee, a posterior carbon fiber strut that bends to…
- Trial name
- CDOCFPlate (NCT07312032)
- Testing
- Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis, Carbon Fiber Footplate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jason Wilken
Sprain
Etoricoxib in Acute Ankle Ligament Sprains
The aim of the study is to measure the effectiveness of treatment over 7 days with commonly used anti-inflammatory medications namely etoricoxib and diclofenac (Voltaren) on reducing the severity of pain, swelling and loss of…
- Trial name
- NCT00954785
- Testing
- Ankle brace, Diclofenac 50 mg tds, Etoricoxib 120 mg mane
- Where
- 2 sites in South Africa
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cape Town
Syndesmotic Injuries
Syndesmotic Screw in Neutral Position Versus Maximum Ankle Dorsiflexion in Ankle Fractures; Comparative Study.
Ankle fracture is one of the most common orthopedic injuries. Approximately, 20% of surgically treated ankle fractures are associated with syndesmotic instability.According to the mechanism of the injury the syndesmotic…
- Trial name
- NCT06313177
- Testing
- syndesmosis fixation with screws
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
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
Ankle Dorsiflexion
Red Light Therapy: a Potential Strategy to Reduce Sports Injury Risk?
This study investigates whether near-infrared light therapy can acutely improve ankle dorsiflexion mobility and hamstring flexibility, two factors associated with sports injury risk.
- Trial name
- DIAERESIS (NCT07477678)
- Testing
- Near-infrared photobiomodulation, Cycling Warm-up
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cláudio da Silva Ferreira
Ankle Injuries and Disorders
Effect of Manual Therapy and Inmediately Application of Plantar Orthoses
Limitation of ankle dorsiflexion is directly related to pronated foot. For its treatment, plantar orthoses and manual therapy are used.
- Trial name
- NCT05847972
- Testing
- MWM (Mobilization with movement), Plantar orthoses
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Wound Healing
Systemic Biochemical Signature and Functional Quality Index of Calcaneal Bone Marrow Aspirate in Adults Undergoing Foot or Ankle Surgery
This observational prospective cohort study will evaluate whether routine blood tests are associated with the functional quality of calcaneal bone marrow aspirate mesenchymal stem cells in adults undergoing clinically indicated…
- Conditions
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Wound Healing, Foot Ulcer Due to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Trial name
- IQF-BMA (NCT07802106)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Sao Francisco
Ankle Injuries, Ankle Sprains
The Evaluation of Ankle Joint Braces Efficiency
The project concerns the evaluation of commercially available ankle joint braces effectiveness used as orthopedic supply after ankle joint ligaments tear injury.
- Trial name
- NCT04586036
- Testing
- ankle joint brace 1, ankle joint brace 2, ankle joint brace 3
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Barbara Łysoń
Ankle Sprains
Effect of Mobilization in Conjunction With Exercise in Participants With a History of Chronic Ankle Instability
Our purpose is to examine the combined effects of thrust mobilization of the ankle joints in conjunction with a six-week rehabilitation program on functional performance in subjects reporting chronic ankle instability (CAI).
- Trial name
- NCT03428620
- Testing
- High Velocity Low Amplitude mobilization, Exercise protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shenandoah University
Arthralgia, Trouble Balancing
Even-Up to Minimize Secondary Site Pain For Ankle Fracture
Evaluating impact of use of Even-Up shoe wear device for patients treated in CAM boot walker for an ankle fracture. Randomized controlled trial, randomizing patients into control group with boot treatment only versus boot…
- Trial name
- NCT04164563
- Testing
- Even-Up
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Prevention and Control
Effects of a Neuromuscular Training Ankle Preventive Program in Soccer Player
Objetive:To determine the effects of a functional ankle instability prevention neuromuscular training (PENMT) program compared to the conventional FIFA 11+ program on the occurrence of ankle sprains, flexibility, balance and…
- Trial name
- PENT (NCT05688930)
- Testing
- PENMT (Experimental Group), FIFA 11+ (Control Group)
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autónoma de Manizales, Colombia
Ankle Sprains
Ankle Injuries, Imaging and Prevention Program Effectiveness in New Army Recruits
Infantry recruits will undergo a musculoskeletal examination to assess tendon, muscle, proprioception, agility, and joint status.
- Trial name
- NCT06469099
- Testing
- excercises
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 786 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
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
Pain, Osteopathia
The Thrust Technique of Tibiotarsal Joint on the Symptomatology of Pain at Classical Ballet Dancers
Classical ballet is a type of high performance dance that requires great effort and extreme joint positions by its dancers, not to mention a precise control of the ankle joint when on pointe position.
- Conditions
- Pain, Osteopathia, Ankle Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT04512651
- Testing
- Tibiotarsal Thrust Manipulation, Simulation Tibiotarsal Thrust Manipulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual do PiauÍ
Ankle Injuries, Balanced
Kinesio Taping Effects on Balance and Ankle Proprioception
Ankle injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries, affecting both athletes and the general population. Various methods are used to prevent such injuries, but the effectiveness of different kinesio taping…
- Trial name
- NCT06832111
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping 1, Kinesio Taping 2
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Beykent
Injury Leg
Sensors Prediction Study
The purpose of this study is to test whether measures of balance and agility can help predict if a Service Member may be at risk for an injury to their legs before beginning their school and training.
- Trial name
- NCT04541992
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,891 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
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