Clinical trials: Foot & Ankle
Hallux Limitus, Ankle Joint
Teenage Functional Hallux Limitus and Ankle Dorsiflexion Study
This study aims to identify a possible correlation between reduced mobility of the first toe under load and reduced mobility of the ankle ROM in healthy adolescent basketball players.
- Trial name
- NCT05399472
- Testing
- Dorsiflexion lunge test, Jack Test
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bologna
Foot & Ankle, Foot Care
Foot Care in Care Homes
The aim of this observational study is to: (1) describe current knowledge and practices related to foot care in care homes; (2) understand how care home staff, residents and/or family caregivers perceive foot care knowledge and…
- Conditions
- Foot & Ankle, Foot Care, Foot, Foot Complications
- Trial name
- OPINIONS (NCT07688837)
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Stroke, Gait, Hemiplegic
Effects of an Ankle-Foot Orthosis on Gait While Performing an Attention Demanding Task
We hypothesize that: (1) gait stability will be increased when wearing an ankle-foot orthosis (plastic brace supporting the foot and ankle); (2) an attention demanding task will decrease gait stability and (3) the improvement in…
- Trial name
- NCT01320839
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Ankle Arthritis
Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Surgical Treatment of Ankle Arthritis Outcome Study
The purpose of this study is to see if the clinical outcome success rate of Total Ankle Arthroplasty is similar to that of Ankle Arthrodesis over a period of 10 years.
- Trial name
- NCT00552136
- Testing
- Ankle Arthroplasty, Ankle Arthrodesis
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Gastrocnemius Equinus
"Effectiveness of the Ultrasound - Guided Lengthening of the Gastrocsoleus Complex"
The study analyzes the effectiveness of different ultrasound-guided surgical techniques to treat gastrocnemius contracture and equinus deformity, conditions that affect ankle dorsiflexion and can cause problems such as plantar…
- Trial name
- EUGLGC (NCT06302530)
- Testing
- Stayer, Plantar transection, Baumann
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
Diabete Mellitus, Diabete Type 2
A Pilot Study of the Effectiveness of Foot-Ankle and Walking Exercises in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
This pilot feasibility and exploratory study, conducted to prepare for a definitive Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT), compares a structured foot-ankle exercise program with a walking exercise program in adults with Diabetes…
- Conditions
- Diabete Mellitus, Diabete Type 2, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Foot
- Trial name
- NCT07270328
- Testing
- Foot-ankle exercise group, Walking exercise group, Control group
- Where
- 3 sites in Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful
The Effect of Foot and Ankle Exercise on Pain and Quality of Life in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy
The study will be carried out to determine the effect on pain and quality of life between the groups that received and did not receive foot and ankle exercise training.
- Trial name
- NCT05670600
- Testing
- foot and ankle exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Sciatic Nerve Blockade for Foot/Ankle Surgery
Circumferential Spread of Anesthetic and Success in Sciatic Nerve Blockade
Current practices when performing any peripheral nerve block may or may not involve ensuring circumferential spread of local anesthetic around the nerve.
- Trial name
- NCT00802581
- Testing
- Circumferential spread of local anesthetic, Non-circumferential spread of local anesthetic
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Neuromuscular Disorders
Bidirectional Tuning of the AFO Stiffness
The goal of this pilot study with a pre-post design is to investigate the effects of separate individualization of the AFO stiffness towards plantar- and dorsiflexion in a spring-hinged AFO on walking compared to a spring-like…
- Trial name
- NEUROSWING (NCT06412055)
- Testing
- NEURO SWING AFO (Fior& Gentz, Lüneburg, Germany), WalkOn Reaction® (Ottobock, Duderstadt), Matrix Max2® (TruLife, Dublin, Ireland)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Foot and Ankle Procedures
Efficacy of Popliteal Nerve Blocks With and Without Dexamethasone on the Duration of Analgesia for Foot & Ankle Surgery
The purpose of this research study to evaluate the effects of dexamethasone as an addition to peripheral nerve block (Put the nerve to sleep with Bupivacaine a numbing medication) on length of pain relief (analgesia)…
- Trial name
- NCT01975285
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Other Instability, Ankle and Foot
Predicting Ankle Injury Through Clinical Functional Measures in Adolescent Athletes
The objective of this study is to determine if a clinical measure can be used effectively to predict ankle injury in high school and collegiate athletes across a variety of sports.
- Trial name
- NCT01658709
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 377 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toledo Health Science Campus
Figure Out the Best Method of Fixation for Management of Patients With Diabetic Fracture Ankle
Management of Fracture Ankle in Adults With Uncontrolled Diabetes by Hind Foot Nail With Versus Without Joint Preparation , in Assiut University Hospital
Diabetes is a well-known risk factor for complications following ankle fracture fixation.Current recommendations for operative treatment of ankle fractures in patients with diabetes consist of increased rigid fixation and…
- Trial name
- NCT05039957
- Testing
- joint preparation, without joint preparation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Leg Injuries, Ankle Injuries
Medico Economic Evaluation of Dermal Substitute Integra® for Coverage of Inferior Limb Traumatic Skin Loss
Comparison of 2 techniques of surgery on patients with inferior limb traumatic wounds: the innovative technique Integra® and the technique of reference: the flap surgery.
- Conditions
- Leg Injuries, Ankle Injuries, Foot Injuries
- Trial name
- INTEGRA® (NCT00906672)
- Testing
- INTEGRA®, Flap technique
- Where
- 7 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Cerebral Palsy
Ankle-foot Orthoses for Night Splinting in Children With CP: Impact on Passive Stiffness in Plantarflexors Muscles
Children with cerebral palsy present early in the childhood altered muscular properties, characterized by short muscle belly length and increased stiffness which contribute to contracture and limiting joint range of motion.
- Trial name
- NIGHTSTRETCH (NCT03686644)
- Testing
- Wearing of night splint ankle foot orthoses (phase A), No wearing of night splint ankle foot orthoses (phase B)
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
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 sustained dynamic compression intramedullary nail for tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis.
- Trial name
- NCT04784273
- Testing
- Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis, DynaNail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- MedShape, Inc
Lower Extremity Biomechanics
Effect of Ankle-foot Orthoses Trim Line Modifications on Ankle and Knee Motion and Force.
The purpose of this study is to quantify changes in ankle and knee motion and force resulting from five progressive modifications to the anterior-posterior trim lines of thermoformed ankle-foot orthoses (AFO).
- Trial name
- NCT01865682
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Southern California Institute for Research and Education
Ligament Injury
Peroneus Longus Graft :Effect in Foot and Ankle Function
The purpose of this study is to report the ankle and foot functions via American orthopedic foot and ankle society score (AOFAS), peronei muscle testing ,handheld dynamometer and radiological outcomes after harvesting autogenous…
- Trial name
- NCT05991557
- Testing
- peroneus longus autograft
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Adult, Regional Anesthesia Morbidity
How Do We Ultrasound-Guided Popliteal Approach Sciatic Nerve Block?
The aim of this prospective, randomized, observer-blind study to compare subparaneural approach injection with interneural approach injection in popliteal sciatic nerve blocks.
- Conditions
- Adult, Regional Anesthesia Morbidity, Anesthesia Injection Site
- Trial name
- NCT06372691
- Testing
- Subparaneural Injection (Grup S), Block, Interneural Injection (Grup I), Block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Stroke, Spinal Cord Injuries
User Satisfaction of Customised 3D Printed Ankle-Foot Orthosis in Comparison to Thermoformed Ankle-Foot Orthosis for Patients With Neurological Conditions: A Preliminary Study
Study Design and Subject Recruitment: This was a cross-sectional study in a single centre outpatient setting at the Foot Care and Limb Design Centre, Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Spinal Cord Injuries, Nerve Palsy
- Trial name
- NCT05122949
- Testing
- 3D Printed Ankle-Foot Orthosis, Thermoformed Ankle-Foot Orthosis
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Soft Tissue Injuries, Leg Injuries
Resurfacing of Foot and Distal Leg Soft Tissue Defects Using Reversed Pedicled Peroneal Artery Flaps Augmented by Superficial Sural Artery
Wounds involving the skin and soft tissue of the lower leg, ankle, heel, and foot can be difficult to treat because there is very little skin and tissue available in that area to cover the wound.
- Conditions
- Soft Tissue Injuries, Leg Injuries, Foot Injuries, Ankle Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT07453199
- Testing
- Reversed Pedicled Peroneal Artery Flap
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University