Clinical trials: Ankle Trauma
Ankle Fracture
Brace Versus Casting in Pediatric Low Risk Ankle Fractures
Acute ankle fractures are common in children. Most of these are stable and have a low risk of problems in the future. Even though these fractures are benign, these injuries are often casted for a fixed time period, which is…
- Trial name
- NCT00132964
- Testing
- Below knee walking cast, Removable ankle brace
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
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
Bone Fracture, Radius Fracture
Study on Wood-plastic Composite for Circumferential Casting
The purpose of study is to verify that WOODCAST Circular system performs safely and effectively in its intended use.
- Conditions
- Bone Fracture, Radius Fracture, Ankle Fracture
- Trial name
- WOODCAST (NCT01493167)
- Testing
- limb casting/splinting
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Onbone Oy
Pain
Effectiveness of Perineural Clonidine as an Adjuvant With Ropivacaine for Popliteal Nerve Block in Patients Undergoing Foot and Ankle Surgery
Nerve blocks are used to decrease the amount of pain you have after surgery. We are asking you to take part in a research study.
- Trial name
- NCT01986751
- Testing
- Clonidine, ropivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Injuries, Injury Arm
Virtual Reality for Pain in Acute Orthopedic Injuries
The goal of this study is to pilot test a skills-based virtual reality (VR) for acute orthopedic injury. It will measure the feasibility, signals of improvement, exploratory pain mechanisms, and user experience of an established…
- Conditions
- Injuries, Injury Arm, Injury;Sports, Injury, Knee
- Trial name
- NCT05552430
- Testing
- RelieveVRx
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Foot Injury, Foot Deformity
Comparing Clinical Outcomes Using Two Insole Manufacture Techniques
The main purpose of this study is to find out if scanning the foot using a 3D scanner influences the effectiveness of custom made insoles, compared to the more traditional approach of taking a foam-box impression cast of the…
- Conditions
- Foot Injury, Foot Deformity, Foot Sprain, Feet, Flat
- Trial name
- NCT05444192
- Testing
- CAD/CAM insoles
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Ankle Injuries
A Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing Antiglide and Lateral Plate Fixation in Ankle Fractures
The role of operative fixation of unstable, displaced lateral malleolus fractures is well-established (Mayer, Mak, and Yablon). However, the optimal type of fixation remains the subject of debate.
- Trial name
- NCT00718302
- Testing
- Antiglide Plate, Lateral Plate
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 249 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Sprain of Ankle
TAASS-Traumeel Ointment and Gel Compared With a Topical NSAID in Athletes With Acute Ankle Sprain
The objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of Traumeel S (both ointment and gel) compared to another antiinflammatory drug called Diclofenac in patients with a sprained ankle.
- Trial name
- TAASS (NCT01066520)
- Testing
- Traumeel S ointment, Traumeel S gel, Diclofenac gel
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 449 people
- Sponsor
- Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH
Ankle Injuries and Disorders
Balance Training With tDCS for CAI
The purpose of this research study is to examine the efficacy of non-invasive brain stimulation in addition to balance exercise for chronic ankle instability (CAI), a condition that develops following an initial ankle sprain…
- Trial name
- NCT04390048
- Testing
- Anodal tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Pain, Ankle Injuries
Associated Joint Pain With Controlled Ankle Movement (CAM) Walker Boot Wear
This study evaluates the location, frequency and duration of secondary site pain relating to immobilization in a CAM walker boot.
- Trial name
- NCT03312933
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
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
Unilateral Traumatic Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic
Determining the Potential Benefit of Powered Prostheses
The goal of this research is to determine the effectiveness of a powered prosthesis compared to an unpowered prosthesis during short bouts of walking, extended periods of walking (to fatigue), and performance in the community.
- Trial name
- NCT02828982
- Testing
- Powered ankle prosthesis, Dynamic Response Foot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Deanna H Gates
Pain, Postoperative, Ankle Fractures
Efficacy of Multimodal Periarticular Injections in Operatively Treated Ankle Fractures
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of a peri-articular multimodal injection for post-operative pain control following operative management of closed, rotational ankle fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT02967172
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Epinephrine, Morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Wound Heal, Necrotic Tissue Removal
A Clinical Evaluation of a Honey Impregnated Dressing at Removing Necrotic Tissue From Chronic Wounds
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a honey-impregnated wound dressing at removing necrotic tissue in subjects with chronic foot or ankle wounds.
- Trial name
- NCT03412929
- Testing
- Honey Impregnated Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Medline Industries
Neural Inhibition, Injuries, Ankle
The Effects of Kinesio Tape® on Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition and Rate of Torque Development
This study evaluates whether the use of Kinesio Tape® in combination with a standard exercise program improves muscle function in individuals with chronic ankle instability.
- Trial name
- NCT03472924
- Testing
- Kinesiotaping
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon State University
Pain
Voltaren Emulgel 2% Acute Ankle Sprain Non Inferiority Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of diclofenac diethylamine 2.32 percent (%) gel applied twice daily versus diclofenac diethylamine 1.16% gel applied four times daily for 7 days in participants…
- Trial name
- NCT04052620
- Testing
- Diclofenac diethylamine 2.32% gel, Diclofenac diethylamine 1.16% gel
- Where
- 14 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 313 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
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
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
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
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