Clinical trials: Foot & Ankle
Post-surgical Pain, Total Knee Arthroplasty
Effects of Catheter Location on Postoperative Analgesia for Continuous Adductor Canal and Popliteal-Sciatic Nerve Blocks
Currently, continuous adductor canal and popliteal-sciatic nerve blocks are used commonly for lower extremity post-operative pain control, specifically for total knee arthroplasty and foot/ankle surgery, respectively.
- Conditions
- Post-surgical Pain, Total Knee Arthroplasty, Foot/Ankle Surgery, Catheterization for Postop Analgesia
- Trial name
- NCT02523235
- Testing
- ropivacaine 0.2%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
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
Plantar Fasciitis, Flatfoot
Foot and Ankle Range of Motion (Stretching) Apparatus
Range of motion at ankle joint and subtalar joint will be assessed before and after utilization of ARM device. The changes in range of motion will be recorded and compared to literature.
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis, Flatfoot, Calcaneus Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT00527748
- Testing
- Non-Measuring Ankle Exerciser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
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
Adult ALL, Healthy
Effects of Malleo-Lok Stiffness on Lower Limb Mechanics
The primary purpose of this research study is to determine if the stiffness of a commercially available ankle foot orthosis (Malleo-Lok, Bio-Mechanical Composites, Des Moines IA) impacts gait biomechanics and overall joint level…
- Trial name
- MalleoLokStiff (NCT04806100)
- Testing
- Malleo-Lok
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Medial or Lateral Instability Repairs/Reconstructions, Hallux Valgus Repairs
Safety and Performance of PEEK Anchors in Extremities
Safety and performance of the study devices in extremities up to 12 months post-surgery
- Conditions
- Medial or Lateral Instability Repairs/Reconstructions, Hallux Valgus Repairs, Achilles Tendon Repairs/Reconstructions, Midfoot Reconstructions
- Trial name
- NCT03782298
- Testing
- Spyromite, Dynomite, Raptomite, Footprint Ultra PK SL
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Rotator Cuff Repair, Ankle Arthroplasty or Arthrodesis
Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Department of Defense Funded Pragmatic Clinical Trial
Postoperative pain is usually treated with opioids that have undesirable and sometimes dangerous side effects (e.g., vomiting and respiratory depression)-and yet over 80% of patients still experience inadequate pain relief.
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Repair, Ankle Arthroplasty or Arthrodesis, Hallux Valgus (Bunion) Resection
- Trial name
- NCT04713098
- Testing
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Stroke, Foot Drop
Ankle Robot to Reduce Foot Drop in Stroke
Deficits in ankle control after stroke can lead to foot drop, resulting in inefficient, aberrant gait and an elevated falls risk.
- Trial name
- NCT02483676
- Testing
- Treadmill plus anklebot, Treadmill only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Parkinson's Disease
Effect of Lower Extremity Ankle Foot Orthoses in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a specifically designed ankle foot orthosis (AFO, hinged, with Tamarack joint and adjustable check strap) on the spatial and temporal gait parameters, electromyography…
- Trial name
- NCT01798927
- Testing
- Ankle foot orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Nausea, Emesis
Post- Surgery Recovery: Nerve Blocks w/ Sedation vs. Nerve Block w/ Either Sedation/Gen. Anesthesia
Nausea after surgery may negatively influence patient satisfaction, may delay discharge, and cause unexpected hospital admissions.
- Trial name
- NCT02602080
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Nerve Block, General Anesthesia
Spinal Versus General Anesthesia With Popliteal and Adductor Canal Blocks for Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgery.
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference in patient outcomes with general anesthesia versus spinal anesthesia when given in addition to popliteal and adductor canal nerve blocks for foot and ankle…
- Conditions
- Nerve Block, General Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia, Pain
- Trial name
- LMA vs Spinal (NCT02996591)
- Testing
- 25 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine plus 2 mg preservative-free (PF) dexamethasone / 30 ml for popliteal nerve block, 10 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine plus 2 mg preservative-free (PF) dexamethasone / 30 ml for adductor canal nerve block, Midazolam, 2-5 mg IV + Glycopyrrolate, 0.1 mg IV + Ketamine, 10-20 mg + propofol as needed
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Amputation, Artificial Limb
Comparison of Prosthetic Feet for People With Syme's Amputation (XF Symes Study)
The purpose of this study is to compare the functional differences between two types of foot prostheses for people with ankle disarticulation (Syme's) amputations.
- Trial name
- NCT04086641
- Testing
- Crossover foot, Energy Storing Foot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Medication Disposal, Behavior
Excess Opioid Disposal Following Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
This study aims to survey the drug disposal methods of orthopedic foot and ankle patients with excess pain medication following and operation.
- Trial name
- NCT03285061
- Testing
- Deterra Drug Deactivation System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Equinus Contracture
The Effect of Botulinum Toxin A Injections on Ankle Dorsiflexion Following Internal Fixation of Tibial Pilon Fractures
The purpose of this study is to determine if botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections, at the time of surgery for pilon fractures, will improve ankle range-of-motion and functionality.
- Trial name
- Botox (NCT02051933)
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A, sodium chloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder
Clinical Study of the L300 Versus Ankle-foot Orthosis (AFO) on Post-Stroke Subjects With Foot Drop
The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the NESS L300 (L300) in improving gait parameters, function, and quality of life among stroke subjects (greater than or equal to 3 months post stroke)with drop foot.
- Conditions
- Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder, Gait, Drop Foot, Poststroke Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- L300 (NCT01138995)
- Testing
- Ness L300, Ankle-foot orthosis
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people
- Sponsor
- Bioness Inc
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Functional Electrical Stimulation for Footdrop in Hemiparesis
The objective of this research is to determine if electrical stimulation can improve the strength and coordination of the lower limb muscles, and the walking ability of stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT00148343
- Testing
- Odstock Dropped-Foot Stimulator (ODFS), Conventional Standard of Care, Traditional Physical Therapy Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis, Unspecified Ankle and Foot, Localized, Primary Osteoarthritis of the Ankle and/or Foot
Prospective Subtalar, Double, or Triple Arthrodesis Study With CCS Screws
The objective of this study is to prospectively evaluate the mid-term results and intraoperative and postoperative complication rate in patients who underwent double or triple arthrodesis using CCS screws.
- Trial name
- NCT02619838
- Testing
- Aptus CCS 5.0 or/and 7.0 screws
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Wound Heal, Necrotic Tissue Removal
A Clinical Evaluation of a Honey Impregnated Dressing at Removing Necrotic Tissue From Chronic Wounds
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a honey-impregnated wound dressing at removing necrotic tissue in subjects with chronic foot or ankle wounds.
- Trial name
- NCT03412929
- Testing
- Honey Impregnated Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Medline Industries
Foot Injury, Foot Deformity
Comparing Clinical Outcomes Using Two Insole Manufacture Techniques
The main purpose of this study is to find out if scanning the foot using a 3D scanner influences the effectiveness of custom made insoles, compared to the more traditional approach of taking a foam-box impression cast of the…
- Conditions
- Foot Injury, Foot Deformity, Foot Sprain, Feet, Flat
- Trial name
- NCT05444192
- Testing
- CAD/CAM insoles
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde