Clinical trials: Foot & Ankle
Foot Surgery, Ankle Surgery
Liposomal Bupivacaine With Dexamethasone for Foot Surgery
This study aims to understand the ideal formulation to utilize in saphenous nerve and popliteal nerve blocks for foot and ankle procedures.
- Conditions
- Foot Surgery, Ankle Surgery, Post Operative Pain, Popliteal Nerve Block
- Trial name
- NCT06465992
- Testing
- Exparel 266 MG Per 20 ML Injection, Bupivacaine Hcl 0.75% Inj, Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Lower Limb, Pareses
C-BRACE Versus SCO in Community Ambulators
The purpose of this multicentric study is to assess the impact of C-BRACE on mobility, endurance, confidence, participation, satisfaction, psychosocial adjustment and quality of life in community ambulators using a Stance Control…
- Trial name
- NCT05332509
- Testing
- C-BRACE, SCO
- Where
- 18 sites in France, Germany
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Otto Bock France SNC
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
Foot Diseases, Ankle Disorders Injuries
Baropodometric Assessment of the Podiatric Profile of Nursing Students in Clinical Settings
The nursing profession is highly affected by exhausting positions, namely prolonged standing and walking, which are the second work-related factor hindering foot health.
- Trial name
- NCT05197166
- Testing
- Acute Clinical Settings
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra
Degenerative and Traumatic Pathology of the Knee, Degenerative and Traumatic Pathology of the Shoulder and Elbow
Web Based Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Registry
The purpose of this study is to establish an international, web based clinical registry to collect baseline characteristics of patients undergoing orthopaedic, sports medicine, arthroscopy, and related surgery, and the subsequent…
- Conditions
- Degenerative and Traumatic Pathology of the Knee, Degenerative and Traumatic Pathology of the Shoulder and Elbow, Degenerative and Traumatic Pathology of the Foot and Ankle, Degenerative and Traumatic Pathology of the Hand and Wrist
- Trial name
- NCT01191151
- Where
- 258 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 12,500 people
- Sponsor
- Arthrex, Inc.
Flaccid Paresis, Spastic Paresis
Comparing Digitally and Traditionally Made Ankle Foot Orthoses
The research is being done to compare two methods of creating AFOs: 1. The traditional method, which involves manually creating a mold from a plaster cast of the client's limb. This is time-consuming and labor-intensive; and 2.
- Conditions
- Flaccid Paresis, Spastic Paresis, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT06828653
- Testing
- Part A First Wear Period: Traditional AFO(s), Part A First Wear Period: Digital AFO(s), Part A Second Wear Period: Traditional AFO(s)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Healthy, Lower Limb Injury
Comparative Effect of Carbon Fiber Orthosis Cuff Design on Preference, Comfort, and Mechanics
Carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) consist of a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee, a posterior carbon fiber strut that stores and returns energy during gait, and a carbon fiber foot plate that…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Lower Limb Injury, Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- AFOCUFF (NCT05456295)
- Testing
- Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis (CDO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Foot Drop, Stroke
TREAT Foot Drop After Stroke With Ankle Robot
Researchers at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute are looking for individuals who have suffered a stroke and have leg and ankle weakness (foot-drop), to participate in a pilot study to examine the…
- Conditions
- Foot Drop, Stroke, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- TREAT (NCT04137809)
- Testing
- AMBLE
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- NextStep Robotics Inc.
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
Range of Motion, Running
Effect of Whole-body Vibration on the Ankle Joint, Plantar Pressure, and Running Paramethers
The main purpose of this study was the assessment of whole-body vibration warm-up, modified drop jumps, and combination of both on the range of motion of dorsiflexion in the ankle joint and running time.
- Conditions
- Range of Motion, Running, Gait
- Trial name
- NCT06227312
- Testing
- LADY 1 Pro, New Life Balance, exercises
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Lisfranc Injury
Changes of Various Structures After Lisfranc Injury Compared to Healthy Individuals.
The effect of muscular strength deficits on postural control after Lisfranc injury has been explained in relation to stance duration and strength.
- Trial name
- NCT06420856
- Testing
- Assessment of the musculoskeletal system and its functions
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Saglik Bilimleri University
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
Pain
Comparison of Ultrasound and Nerve Stimulation Technique for Continuous Sciatic Nerve Block
The most useful method to manage pain after major foot and ankle surgery is infusion of local anesthetic with a catheter close to the sciatic nerve in the popliteal space above the knee joint.
- Trial name
- NCT00497276
- Testing
- placement of popliteal catheter
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Foot Drop, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
The Effects of Ankle Foot Orthoses on Gait Efficiency in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Foot Drop
This study is designed to see if children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who have developed foot drop during treatment for their leukemia consume less oxygen when walking with or without an ankle brace designed to support…
- Trial name
- NCT01001390
- Testing
- AFO Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Insufficiency Fractures, Stress Fracture
A Longitudinal Outcomes Study of the Subchondroplasty® Procedure in the Foot/Ankle
Post Market clinical outcomes study to collect data on the short - and long-term outcomes for subjects who are undergoing or who have undergone the Subchondroplasty Procedure in the foot and/or ankle in a standard clinical…
- Conditions
- Insufficiency Fractures, Stress Fracture, Stress Fracture, Ankle, Foot and Toes
- Trial name
- NCT03087396
- Testing
- Treatment of insufficiency fractures
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Bunion of Unspecified Foot, Bunionette of Unspecified Foot
Opiate Free Multimodal Pain Pathway in Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Prospective Study
Orthopedic surgeons frequently prescribe and over-prescribe narcotic pain medications during the postoperative period, despite the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States.
- Conditions
- Bunion of Unspecified Foot, Bunionette of Unspecified Foot, Hammertoe, Ankle Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT04771741
- Testing
- Acetominophen, Toradol, Meloxicam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Prisma Health-Midlands
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
Hallux Valgus, Surgery
Evaluation of the Efficacy of VR on Pain and Anxiety When Performing an Ultrasound-controlled Ankle Block.
The purpose of this study is to observe or not a reduction on pain and anxiety felt by the patient when performing an ultrasound-controlled ankle block in preparation for forefoot surgery, using a virtual reality device instead…
- Trial name
- VRBLOC (NCT03677323)
- Testing
- Virtual reality, Droleptan, Propofol
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Clinique Saint Jean, France
Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism
Prophylaxis of Thromboembolic Complications Trial: Thromboprophylaxis Needed in Below Knee Plaster Cast Immobilization for Ankle and Foot Fractures
Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the need for thromboprophylaxis in patients with a fracture of the lower extremity being treated conservatively in a below-knee plaster cast and to assess if both of the two…
- Trial name
- PROTECT (NCT00881088)
- Testing
- Nadroparin, Fondaparinux
- Where
- 5 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 669 people
- Sponsor
- Red Cross Hospital Beverwijk
Other Instability, Ankle and Foot
Evaluation of Reliability and Validity of a Smart-phone Postural Control Assessment Application
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the reliability and validity of smart-phone based system in postural control ability assessment on subjects with chronic ankle instability.
- Trial name
- NCT02931916
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University