Clinical trials: Foot/Ankle
Chronic Stroke
Use of Plantar Flexion Resistant Ankle-Foot Orthosis in Stroke Patients With Genurecurvatum Gait
Hypothesis 1: Ho: Ankle-foot orthosis, which fixes the ankle at different angles (3 degrees dorsiflexion - 5 degrees dorsiflexion), has no effect on knee hyperextension control in stroke patients with genurecurvatum gait.
- Trial name
- NCT06394635
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Cerebral Palsy
Tuned Versus Untuned Ankle-foot Orthoses in Children and Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) in children and adolescents is frequently accompanied by gait abnormalities. Ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) have been suggested to improve the gait pattern.
- Trial name
- AFO (NCT03547674)
- Testing
- barefoot, shoes only, untuned AFO with shoes
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Postural Balance, Rehabilitation
Changes in Plantar Preassures and Ankle Range of Motion After the Technique of Neuromeningeal Mobilization
Neuromeningeal mobilization or neurodynamics is a movement-based technique whose purpose is to restore peri- and intraneural homeostasis (1).
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Rehabilitation, Foot, Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT05190224
- Testing
- Neural mobilization of the deep peroneal, posterior tibial and medial medial and lateral dorsocutaneous nerves.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayuben Private Clinic
Ankle Block, Foot Surgery
Mepivacaine Versus Bupivacaine Onset Time in Ultrasound-guided Ankle Blocks
The purpose of this research is to determine if both local anesthetics (mepivacaine and bupivacaine) are similar in their onset of sensory block to assess the efficiency of ultrasound-guided ankle blocks in our practice.
- Trial name
- NCT05425979
- Testing
- Mepivacaine, Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Equinus Deformity of Foot, Gastrocnemius Equinus
Effectiveness of Rehabilitation Protocol in Patients With Shortened Posterior Leg Muscles
The goal of this clinical study is to develop a specialized rehabilitation exercise protocol designed for patients diagnosed with foot pathologies and calf muscle shortening, regardless of their choice to undergo minimally…
- Conditions
- Equinus Deformity of Foot, Gastrocnemius Equinus, Contracture
- Trial name
- EREPSOLM (NCT06308380)
- Testing
- Specific protocol of rehabilitation exercise, Short gastrocnemius surgery.
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Combined Effects of Foot-Ankle Therapeutic Exercises and Mindful Walking in Patients With Diabetic Polyneuropathy
The aim of this study is to investigate the combined effects of foot ankle therapeutic exercises and mindful walking on pain, foot and ankle disability, and quality of life in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy.
- Trial name
- NCT07248631
- Testing
- Foot-Ankle therapeutic exercises and Mindful Walking., Standard care with Mindful walking.
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Foot
Validation of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Midfoot Scale
Today, one of the frequently used scales in the evaluation of foot problems is the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Association Scale.
- Trial name
- NCT05246488
- Testing
- American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Association Midfoot Scale, Foot and Ankle Ability Measure/FAAM, SF-12 Quality of Life Scale, Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of Beykent
Osteochondritis Dissecans of Ankle and Joints of Foot
the Effect of Weight Bearing Status on Healing and Pain Outcomes After Surgery for Osteochondral Defects of the Ankle
The rationale for this research study is to evaluate the effect on clinical outcomes of weight bearing as tolerated after forage surgery for the treatment of osteochondral defects of the ankle, thus potentially eliminating the…
- Trial name
- NCT01405664
- Testing
- Weight-Bearing as Tolerated
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Peripheral Artery Disease
Ankle-foot Orthoses for Peripheral Artery Disease
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of an ankle foot orthoses (AFO) on the primary outcome of peak walking time (PWT) in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD).
- Trial name
- NCT02280200
- Testing
- AFO to improve outcomes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
The Effect of AFOs on the EMG of Children With CP
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have altered gait patterns as a result of primary and secondary symptoms. Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are frequently used to improve their gait.
- Trial name
- NCT06532981
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Foot Injuries and Disorders, Ankle Injuries and Disorders
Assessment of Medrol Dosepak to Reduce Opioid Consumption in Foot and Ankle Surgical Patients
This clinical trial aims to determine the effects of a 6-day low-dose methylprednisolone course on pain, nausea, and total opioid consumption in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgeries.
- Conditions
- Foot Injuries and Disorders, Ankle Injuries and Disorders, Achilles Tendon Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06780202
- Testing
- medrol dosepak, HYDROcodone Oral Tablet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Neoplasms, Physical Therapy Modalities
Impact of Physical Therapy Intervention on Foot and Ankle Function
This research study will investigate the effect of physical therapy intervention on the function of the foot and ankle in children and adolescents with cancer not involving the brain or spinal cord.
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Physical Therapy Modalities, Survivorship
- Trial name
- NCT04930406
- Testing
- Physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Hallux Rigidus, Hallux Limitus
Short Term Follow-up of Patient Implanted With the Metatarso-Phalangeal Prosthesis METIS®
The great toe is vital for normal, pain free ambulation. Decreased function associated with osteoarthritis of the first matatarsal phalangeal joint (MTP I) often called Hallux Rigidis or Hallux Limitus leading to a painful great…
- Conditions
- Hallux Rigidus, Hallux Limitus, Hallux Valgus, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT01284985
- Where
- 4 sites in Czechia, Netherlands and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Integra LifeSciences Services
Ankle Sprain
Foot Intensive Rehabilitation With Perturbation Based Training in Ankle Sprain Patients
To determine the foot-intensive rehabilitation with and without perturbation-based training on pain reduction, range of motion improvement, balance enhancement, and functional instability in patients recovering from ankle sprains…
- Trial name
- NCT07655973
- Testing
- Foot-Intensive Rehabilitation, Foot-Intensive Rehabilitation + Perturbation-Based Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Shoulder Injuries, Hip Injuries
JuggerKnot With Broadband PMCF Study
The purpose of the study is to collect post-market clinical follow-up data, which is needed to confirm the safety and performance of the JuggerKnot device and meet existing EU regulatory requirements.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Injuries, Hip Injuries, Foot Injury, Ankle Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT05762588
- Testing
- Juggerknot with Broadband tape
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riverpoint Medical
Microbial Colonization, Foot and Ankle Disorders
Skin Preparation for Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery
Surgical site infections (SSIs) make about 31% of all nosocomial infections and they are the most common hospital-acquired infection. For foot and ankle elective interventions, SSI rate is reported between 0.4% and 3.6%.
- Trial name
- NCT05401292
- Testing
- Hibiclens, Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Topical Application Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Foot Ankle Injuries
Compare Continuous Gastrocnemius Plane Block With Intravenous Analgesia After Foot and Ankle Surgery
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a continuous gastrocnemius plane block for perioperative analgesia in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery under elective general anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT05463809
- Testing
- Continuous Gastrocnemius plane block with ropivacaine, oxycodone
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University
Chronic Tendinopathy
Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy (PNT) Versus Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) With PNT in the Treatment of Chronic Tendinosis
Tendinopathy is a clinical syndrome of chronic pain and tendon degeneration that impairs a person's ability to perform daily activities and recreation.
- Trial name
- NCT01833598
- Testing
- PNT + PRP, PNT alone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Diabetic Neuropathies
Effects of Foot Muscle Strengthening in Daily Activity in Diabetic Neuropathic Patients
The main objective of this trial is to investigate the effects of foot muscle strengthening in daily activity of patients with diabetic neuropathy.
- Trial name
- NCT02790931
- Testing
- Intervention Group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Ankle Disease, Foot Diseases
Dexamethasone vs Dexmedetomidine vs Combination as Adjuvants to Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block in Children
This clinical study will evaluate three commonly used medications that can be added to local anesthetic during a popliteal sciatic nerve block in children undergoing surgery of the lower leg or foot.
- Trial name
- NCT07289620
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Dexmedetomidine, Dexamethasone + Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences