Clinical trials: Foot/Ankle
Incision, Foot Ankle Injuries
Staple Versus Suture Closure for Foot and Ankle Surgery
This study aims to determine if staples or sutures are better for the closure of uncomplicated foot and ankle surgeries. Currently, most surgeons base their choice for closure on previous teaching from a mentor during fellowship…
- Trial name
- NCT03522753
- Testing
- Metal skin staples, Nylon sutures
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Foot Diseases, Ankle Disease
Reliability and Validity of the Finnish Visual Analogue Scale Foot and Ankle and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale
There are no validated patient-reported outcome measures to assess lower extremity function in Finnish language. The present study aimed to 1)translate and culturally validate the Finnish versions of the Visual Analogue Scale…
- Trial name
- NCT02536651
- Testing
- Ankle surgery
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Foot Injuries and Disorders
Ankle Foot Orthosis Comparative Effect
The proposed effort is designed to support evidence-based practice and optimal care by evaluating how the form, fit and function of two commercially available carbon fiber custom fit braces (Orthoses) influences outcomes…
- Trial name
- AFOCE (NCT03901053)
- Testing
- Reaktiv AFO, PhatBrace AFO
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Jason Wilken
Lower Extremity Surgery, Bunion
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of EXPAREL, EXPAREL Admixed With Bupivacaine HCl vs. Bupivacaine HCl Administered as Combined Sciatic and Saphenous Nerve Blocks for Postsurgical Analgesia in Subjects Undergoing Lower Extremity Surgeries
This is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double blinded, active controlled study in approximately 120 subjects undergoing lower extremity surgeries.
- Conditions
- Lower Extremity Surgery, Bunion, Metatarsophalangeal Fushion, Midfoot Fusion
- Trial name
- STRIDE (NCT04518462)
- Testing
- Exparel, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Postoperative Pain, Foot Numbness
Ultrasound Guidance Versus Electrical Stimulation for Continuous Popliteal-Sciatic Nerve Blocks
Research study to determine if pain relief following foot and/or ankle surgery is influenced by the technique used to place perineural catheter.
- Trial name
- NCT00876681
- Testing
- Popliteal catheter placed via ultrasound or electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Ankle Injuries, Foot Injury
How is Calf Muscle Endurance Related to Ankle Injuries in TeamGym Athletes?
The specific aims of this study are to: describe how many heel raises and side hops TG athletes of various ages can perform and how far they can jump, one leg at a time.
- Conditions
- Ankle Injuries, Foot Injury, Overuse Injury, Ankle Sprains
- Trial name
- NCT05323773
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 107 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Susanne Beischer
Ankle Arthrodesis, Hindfoot Arthrodesis
Foot and Ankle Clinic Application for Liposomal Related Anesthetic
The purpose of this study is to review the use of surgeon applied liposomal release anesthetic (Exparel) for post operative analgesia.
- Conditions
- Ankle Arthrodesis, Hindfoot Arthrodesis, Tibitalocalceal Arthrodesis
- Trial name
- NCT02586077
- Testing
- Exparel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.
Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet, Metatarsalgia
A Test of Efficacy and Foot Position Alteration in Patients Wearing Good Feet Arch Supports for the Treatment of Pain
This study is a single armed prospective case series designed to evaluate the efficacy of treating common structural-related foot ailments (i.e.
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet, Metatarsalgia, Morton Neuroma, Hallux Valgus Deformity
- Trial name
- Good Feet (NCT07103070)
- Testing
- Arch supports
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Ankle Arthritis, Foot Arthritis
The Use of a Dynamic Compression Intramedullary Nail for Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis
The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical efficacy of a novel dynamic compression intramedullary nail for tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis.
- Trial name
- NCT03686241
- Testing
- Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis, DynaNail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- MedShape, Inc
Lateral Ankle Sprain, Ankle Injuries
PRICE vs PEACE and LOVE in Adolescent Lateral Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation
This study compared two early management strategies for adolescents with first-time lateral ankle sprain: the traditional PRICE protocol (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) combined with non-steroidal…
- Conditions
- Lateral Ankle Sprain, Ankle Injuries, Sprain of Lateral Ligament, Rupture of Ligaments at Ankle and Foot Level
- Trial name
- NCT07287020
- Testing
- PRICE + NSAIDs protocol, PEACE and LOVE protocol
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Ankle; Injury, Superficial, Multiple (With Foot)
Effect of Q-angle, Lateral Distal Tibial Angle and Proximal Muscle Torque on Ankle Injury
This study was undertaken to examine the effect of Q angle, lateral distal tibial angle (LDTA), and lower extremity isometric muscle torque on ankle sprain.
- Trial name
- NCT04645082
- Testing
- x-ray examination
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Diabetic Foot, Orthopedic Disorder
Clinical Efficacy of a 3D Foot Scanner for the Therapeutic Footwear Fitting
Patients with diabetes at high risk of ulceration require a perfect fitting shoe to avoid high shear and pressure forces. Neuropathy skews sensory perceptions and can alter the proper selection of the therapeutic footwear.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Foot, Orthopedic Disorder, Foot Ankle Injuries
- Trial name
- Smartfitting (NCT05353114)
- Testing
- 3D feet scan (smart-fitting by Podiapp - Podartis s.r.l Unipersonale-Crocceta del Montello (TV), Italy).
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Clubfoot
Functional Assessment in Children With Clubfoot
The aim of this study was to determine ankle-foot characteristics, load distribution on foot, balance-proprioception, functional activity skills, disability and quality of life levels in children treated with Ponseti's method…
- Trial name
- NCT05456737
- Testing
- assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Running, Wounds and Injuries
Effect of a Gait Retraining Intervention and a Minimalist Footwear Transition on Foot-ankle Strength, Running Economy and Injury in Endurance Runners.
The main aim is to determine whether a gait retraining intervention will improve the strength of the foot-ankle muscle, the running economy and reduce the injury incidence in a one-year follow-up study.
- Conditions
- Running, Wounds and Injuries, Oxygen Consumption
- Trial name
- NCT05499871
- Testing
- Gait retraining intervention, Transition to minimalist footwear.
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Liege
Motion Capture, Foot and Ankle Joint
Markerless Motion Capture in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Proof of Concept: ROM measured by the markerless system compared to clinical examination using a goniometer and motion capture analysis.
- Conditions
- Motion Capture, Foot and Ankle Joint, AI
- Trial name
- ROM OpenCap (NCT07848282)
- Testing
- Markerless motion capture in foot and ankle surgery
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Balgrist University Hospital
Pain, Postoperative, Fracture, Ankle
Auricular Acupuncture as Part of Multimodal Analgesia After Lower Leg Fracture
The purpose is to find out if incorporation of an intraoperative electro auricular acupuncture protocol when added to a standard multimodal analgesic regimen for patients undergoing surgery to repair lower leg fracture under…
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Fracture, Ankle, Pilon Fracture of Tibia, Foot Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT05984433
- Testing
- Auricular acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Foot Surgery, Ankle Surgery
Pre-post Spinal Popliteal Block
This is a retrospective chart review to determine the non-inferiority of performing lower extremity peripheral nerve block placement under spinal anesthesia compared to its pre-spinal counterpart.
- Trial name
- NCT05354791
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Cerebral Palsy, Balance
Effectiveness of Ankle Foot Orhoses on Spinal Posture and Balance in Cerebral Palsy
Background: Evidence on the effect of Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO) on spinal posture which is very important for postural control, is insufficient.The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of AFO in spinal posture, balance…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Balance, Posture Disorders in Children
- Trial name
- NCT06473363
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Lateral Ankle Sprain
Mulligan Mobilization With Movement for Acute Lateral Ankle Sprains
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effects and clinical specificity of Mulligan Mobilization With Movement (MWM) in adults with grade I or II lateral ankle sprains occurring less than 6 weeks before enrollment.
- Trial name
- NCT07849374
- Testing
- Mulligan Mobilization With Movement, Usual-Care Rehabilitation for Lateral Ankle Sprain
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
Stress Fracture Foot, Stress Fracture Ankle
Intravenous Bisphosphonate in Stress Fracture Treatment -A Randomised Controlled Double Blinded Multicenter Trial
The effect of an intravenous bisphosphonate (zoledronic acid) on healing and symptoms of stress fractures that do not respond to conservative/conventional treatment within 6 months, will be investigated.
- Trial name
- NCT03576599
- Testing
- Zoledronic Acid Injectable Product
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital