Clinical trials: Foot/Ankle
Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity
Effects of Wearing a Powered Ankle-Foot Prosthesis on Amputee Walking
Amputees wearing a conventional prosthesis require 20-30% more metabolic energy to walk at the same speeds as non-amputees and this discrepancy is more apparent at faster walking speeds.
- Trial name
- NCT00869947
- Testing
- Powered ankle-foot prosthesis, No device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Ankle and Hindfoot Arthrodesis
Long-term Safety and Effectiveness of AUGMENT® 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® Bone Graft vs. autologous bone graft.
- Trial name
- NCT02879149
- Testing
- AUGMENT® Bone Graft, Standard of Care
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- BioMimetic Therapeutics
Foot Deformities, Acquired, Disorder of Joint of Foot
A Clinical Study of Outcomes in Foot and Ankle Bone Grafting Using map3® Cellular Allogeneic Bone Graft
This is a single arm pilot study in patients requiring surgical fusion in the foot or ankle. Patients will receive map3® Cellular Allogeneic Bone Graft containing donor matched stem cells.
- Conditions
- Foot Deformities, Acquired, Disorder of Joint of Foot, Fracture of Foot, Deformity of Bone
- Trial name
- NCT02161016
- Testing
- map3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- RTI Surgical
Foot Drop, Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Walking Ankle Robot for Foot Drop in Aging and Disabled Populations: A Demonstration Project
The purpose of this research study is to test the utility of an ankle robot, when used during treadmill walking, in people with ankle weakness and foot drop from a peripheral nervous system injury due to neuromuscular or…
- Conditions
- Foot Drop, Peripheral Nervous System Diseases, Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Mobility Limitation
- Trial name
- NCT03556709
- Testing
- Treadmill Ankle Robot Training
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Baltimore VA Medical Center
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic, Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Changes in Muscle Activity of Children With Spastic Unilat Cerebral Palsy Using 2 Types of Ankle-foot Orthoses to Walk
The aim of this study is to investigate if ankle-foot orthoses affect changes in muscle activity of children with spastic unilateral cerebral palsy during walking.
- Trial name
- NCT03361930
- Testing
- Ankle-foot orthosis
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO), Dual Task Walking
The Effect of Ankle Foot Orthosis Influences the Prefrontal Load in Stroke Patients During Dual Task Walking
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the effect of carbon fiber ankle foot rothosis (AFO) on dual-task walking perfromance and cognitive load for stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07500662
- Testing
- Wear an off the shelf carbon fiber ankle foot orthosis(AFO)., Perfrom single and dual task walking.
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower, Between Knee and Ankle
Comparison Between Three Types of Prosthetic Feet
One Solid Ankle Cushion Heel (SACH) and two Dynamic Elastic Response (DER) prosthetic feet will be tried six times in random order by the patient.
- Trial name
- ProSto (NCT03046394)
- Testing
- C-SACH, B-DER, A-DER
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia
Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder Injuries
Randomized Study of an Analgesic Device Enabling Local Anesthetic Delivery and Neuromodulation After Shoulder/Foot Surgery
Postoperative pain remains undertreated with inadequate analgesic options. Opioids have well-known limitations for both individuals and society; single-injection and continuous peripheral nerve blocks provide intense analgesia…
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder Injuries, Hallux Valgus, Ankle Arthropathy
- Trial name
- NCT07052721
- Testing
- Experimental Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Foot Drop
Development and Validation of an Instrumented Ankle-foot Orthosis
Foot drop (weakness or paralysis of the muscles that lift the foot) refers to a condition that prevents people from properly lifting their foot and toes while walking.
- Trial name
- NCT06115161
- Testing
- Instrumented Orthosis
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TOPMED
Hemophilia, Arthropathy of Knee
Evaluation of Static Postural Balance in Children With Hemophilia and Its Relationship With Joint Health
Hemophilia is a rare hematological disorder characterized by a partial or complete deficiency of clotting factor VIII or IX.Bleeding disorders mainly affect the musculoskeletal system.
- Conditions
- Hemophilia, Arthropathy of Knee, Arthropathy of Ankle or Foot
- Trial name
- NCT04406519
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
Narcotic Consumption, Pain
Motorized Continuous Cold Therapy Versus Standard Post-op Icing Protocol for Two Foot and Ankle Procedures
This study will compares differences in pain level, narcotic consumption, wound healing, patient satisfaction in patients randomized to the Iceman® cold pack therapy system (djOrtho, Inc) versus those who use ice.
- Conditions
- Narcotic Consumption, Pain, Wound Healing, Patient Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT00950183
- Testing
- Iceman® Cold Therapy unit (djOrtho), Ice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.
Lower-Limb Amputation
Evaluation of a New Articulated Prosthetic Foot: Comfort, Safety and Biomechanics in Individuals With a Lower-Limb Amputation
This clinical investigation aims to evaluate a new articulated prosthetic foot during daily-life activities.
- Trial name
- MAP-CSB (NCT07530601)
- Testing
- New Articulated Prosthetic Foot, Current Prosthetic foot
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Hypertension
A Study to Evaluate Methodologies for Measuring Swelling of the Leg and Ankle (MK-0000-106)(COMPLETED)
This study will evaluate methodologies for measuring pedal edema associated with calcium channel blockers in middle-aged and elderly subjects and patients with hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT00789321
- Testing
- Comparator: amlodipine besylate
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Arthritis
A Study Evaluating Amplex Compared To Autograft Bone In Foot and Ankle Fusion Surgery
The current research study evaluates an investigational medical device called Amplex B2A(TM) Peptide Enhanced Ceramic Granules ("Amplex") for use in foot and ankle fusion. Amplex is a synthetic bone graft material.
- Trial name
- NCT01224119
- Testing
- Amplex, Autograft bone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- BioSurface Engineering Technologies, Inc
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
Popliteal Nerve Block, Foot Surgery
Continuous Popliteal Nerve Blocks: Effect of Perineural Catheter Tip Location Relative to the Sciatic Nerve Bifurcation on Postoperative Analgesia
Research study to determine the relationship between perineural catheter tip location relative to the sciatic nerve bifurcation and postoperative analgesia for continuous popliteal nerve blocks.
- Conditions
- Popliteal Nerve Block, Foot Surgery, Ankle Surgery, Popliteal Bifurcation
- Trial name
- NCT01229696
- Testing
- Catheter Placed At Bifurcation, Catheter Placed 5cm Above Bifurcation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Ankle Disease, Ankle Injuries
Perineural Dexamethasone on the Duration of Popliteal Nerve Block for Anesthesia After Pediatric Ankle Surgery
Effect of Perineural Dexamethasone on the duration of popliteal nerve block for Anesthesia After Pediatric ankle/foot surgery.
- Conditions
- Ankle Disease, Ankle Injuries, Foot Injury, Foot Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT06086418
- Testing
- 0.9 % Sodium Chloride, 0.1mg/kg Dexamethasone, 0.05mg/kg Dexamethasone
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Menopause, Musculoskeletal Function
Foot and Ankle Strengthening Program to Improve Physical Function in Menopausal Women (FAMEX)
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effects of a 12-week foot and ankle strengthening program on physical function and health-related quality of life in menopausal women.
- Conditions
- Menopause, Musculoskeletal Function, Physical Function
- Trial name
- (FAMEX) (NCT07472205)
- Testing
- Foot and ankle exercise program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Chronic Wound of the Lower Limb (Leg Ulcer or Foot Ulcer)
Medical Compression in Patients With Chronic Wound and Peripheral Arterial Disease
Real-life practice survey of vascular specialist in France caring for patients with chronic wound for which compression treatment would be indicated and arterial disease of the lower limbs
- Trial name
- COMPAD2 (NCT04829812)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Postoperative Infection, Postoperative Complications
Dilute Betadine Soak and Scrub for Foot and Ankle Surgery
Infection and wound complications are the most common complications following orthopaedic foot and ankle procedures, and the infection rate following these procedures is higher than in procedures involving other areas of the…
- Trial name
- NCT03926208
- Testing
- Soak and Scrub, Clorhexadine scrub
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center