Clinical trials: Knee Injuries and Disorders
Patellar Instability
Comparison of Dynamic and Static Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Operation Technique for Recurrent Patellar Dislocation
This study is to evaluate whether the dynamic Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) reconstruction as described by Becher is a successful operation technique to prevent patella instability and restore quality of life.
- Trial name
- DynMPFL (NCT04849130)
- Testing
- Static reconstruction technique according to Schöttle, Dynamic reconstruction technique according to Becher
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Foreign-Body Reaction, Inflammation
IMPACT: Safety and Feasibility of a Single-stage Procedure for Focal Cartilage Lesions of the Knee.
Articular cartilage defects in the knee have a poor intrinsic healing capacity and may lead to functional disability and osteoarthritis.
- Conditions
- Foreign-Body Reaction, Inflammation, Effusion (L) Knee, Knee Pain Swelling
- Trial name
- IMPACT (NCT02037204)
- Testing
- Cartilage repair surgery
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Application of FMRI in Diagnosis of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
1. To compare the knee joint MRI 30 ° The flexion position was similar to that of conventional knee joint coil (about 17 °） The advantages and disadvantages in the description and diagnosis of anterior cruciate ligament…
- Trial name
- NCT04958915
- Testing
- Knee joint 30° flexion scan
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Pain, Acute, Pain, Chronic
Evaluation of the Effect of a Food Supplement Based on Hydrolyzed Collagen on Joint Function.
This clinical study evaluates the effect of taking a hydrolyzed collagen-based supplement on pain, function and quality of life in a moderately physically active population.
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute, Pain, Chronic, Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee Injuries
- Trial name
- COLART (NCT05917925)
- Testing
- COLLAGEN (COL)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Francisco Javier Martínez Noguera
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Knee Injuries
Motor-Sparing Femoral Nerve Block Dose
Femoral nerve blocks are commonly used to provide pain control for total knee replacement, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT02909257
- Testing
- Same Bupivacaine Concentration, Lower Bupivacaine Concentration
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chile
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
Descriptive Study of Receptive Fields in Lower Limb Amputees
It has been observed that patients subjected to amputations develop so called receptive fields, which time of occurrence and localization over time are yet not examined systematically.
- Trial name
- NCT03348605
- Testing
- Phantom Stimulator, Cort X Sensorics, Spaichingen, Germany
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Rehaklinik Bellikon
Traumatic Knee Arthrotomy
Sensitivity Diagnosing Traumatic Knee Injuries With and Without Injection of Blue Dye Into the Knee Joint
The purpose of this study is to determine if adding blue dye improves the saline load test, which is a way to detect a traumatic intraarticular knee injury by injecting normal saline into the knee and looking for outflow through…
- Trial name
- NCT01073124
- Testing
- Saline Load Test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Concussion, Brain
Making Football Safer for Women: Implementing an Injury Prevention Program
The aim of this study is to determine how we can best support coaches to implement an injury prevention (IP) program (Prep-to-Play) in female community Australian Football.
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Concussion, Brain, Musculoskeletal Injury
- Trial name
- Prep-to-Play (NCT04856241)
- Testing
- Coaching, Peer support, Educational materials
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 2,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- La Trobe University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Dosage-dependence of Graded Exercise Therapy in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
With this study two different therapeutic exercise regimens will be compared in patients with anterior knee pain (patellofemoral pain syndrome, PFPS).
- Trial name
- NCT01290705
- Testing
- High exercise therapy, Low exercise therapy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Patellar Dislocation
The Unstable Kneecap - the Impact of Anatomy on Function
The principal objective of the study is to find out which everyday activities make the kneecap unstable in people with patellofemoral instability.
- Trial name
- SPRING (NCT02569931)
- Testing
- Gait analysis, Electromyography, Intra-operative tracking and pressure measurements
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St George's, University of London
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Muscle Weakness
Changes in the Force-velocity Relationship of Knee Muscles After ACL Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a frequent and devastating injury in sport, especially in pivoting-contact disciplines.
- Trial name
- FoVeA (NCT05712109)
- Testing
- Follow-up after Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Patellar Dislocation, Patellar Dislocation, Recurrent
PROMs and Patellar Tracking After MPFL Reconstruction With or Without Tibial Tuberosity Transposition
Patellar dislocations cause pain and functional decline in adolescents, which can be restored by a MPFL reconstruction with or without tibial tuberosity transposition.
- Conditions
- Patellar Dislocation, Patellar Dislocation, Recurrent, Patellofemoral Maltracking
- Trial name
- NCT05547269
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Knee Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
The Roles of MRI, DYNEELAX and Stress X-ray in First-Line Diagnosis of Cruciate Ligament Injury
Background: Cruciate ligament tears are clinically diagnosed by detection of anterior or posterior tibial translation on physical examination; however, this manual method of assessment is imprecise, subjective, and not…
- Conditions
- Knee Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Knee Ligament Injury, Knee Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT06259773
- Testing
- knee stability test (DYNEELAX)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
R21: An Easy-to-use, iNtelligent, Affordable LinEr (ENABLE) System for Socket Fit Assessment
Lower limb amputees (LLA) rely on their prosthetic legs to remain active and lead an independent life. For most LLAs, a well-fitted prosthetic socket is the only option to interface with their prosthetic leg, however, it is a…
- Trial name
- ENABLE (NCT05425810)
- Testing
- Apply ENABLE sensing pad, Insert small pads at pressure tolerant locations
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- North Carolina State University
Stroke, Parkinson Disease
C-STAR Movement Database
The purpose of this study is to develop a database that contains movement and rehabilitation-related data collected through the use of wearable sensors and video.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Parkinson Disease, Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
- Trial name
- NCT05471375
- Testing
- Database Entry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Osteoarthritis, Pain
Patellar Resurfacing in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Background: The best treatment of the patella during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is controversial. The implantation of a patellar component adds to the operation time and the costs of the operation.There is a huge variation as…
- Trial name
- NCT00553982
- Testing
- Patellar component, No patellar component
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Sykehuset Innlandet HF
Burns, Knee Injuries
Opioid Laws and Pediatric Use
The legitimate need for opioid medications for acute pain management in pediatric trauma patients is recognized, however, the high dose and duration of opioid drugs prescribed by medical providers has been associated with an…
- Conditions
- Burns, Knee Injuries, Opioid Use, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT04543227
- Testing
- Opioid Use 90-Days Post Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 980 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Knee Injuries, Cartilage Injury
Clinical Study of Chondro-Gide® for Large Chondral Lesions in the Knee
Multi-center, prospective, concurrently controlled, non-randomized, double-blind (patient and assessor). Treatment of large chondral lesions in the knee with microfracture plus the Chondro-Gide® ACC is non-inferior to treatment…
- Conditions
- Knee Injuries, Cartilage Injury, Cartilage Disease, Knee Discomfort
- Trial name
- SECURE (NCT04537013)
- Testing
- Microfracture, Microfracture plus placement of Chondro-Gide® ACC
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Geistlich Pharma AG
Osteoporosis, Osteoporotic Fractures
Osteoporosis and Knee Insufficiency Fracture
Osteoporosis is a systemic bone disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue with consequent bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Osteoporotic Fractures, Osteonecrosis
- Trial name
- NCT02332681
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Patellar Dislocation
Arthroscopic Trochleaplasty in Chronic Relapsing Patellar Dislocations: A Follow-up Study
This study aims to evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes of arthroscopic trochleoplasty in patients treated for chronic recurrent patellar dislocations.
- Trial name
- NCT06906419
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Vestre Viken Hospital Trust