Clinical trials: Knee Injury
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Functional Resistance Training to Improve Knee Function After ACL Reconstruction
The purpose of this study is to examine if thigh muscle weakness and the lack of muscle activation that accompanies ACL injury and reconstruction can be improved with functional resistance training.
- Trial name
- NCT03282565
- Testing
- Functional Resistance Training with Brace, Control, Functional Resistance Training with Elastic Band
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Knee Injuries, Knee Osteoarthritis
Gait Modification Treatments for Knee Pathology
The objective of this study is complete a longitudinal cross-over clinical study to investigate the effect of treatments for knee pathology, including cutaneous stimulation (skin vibration and soft knee brace), on locomotion…
- Trial name
- NCT03116230
- Testing
- Cutaneous Stimulation, Knee Sleeve
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Neuroplastic Mechanisms Underlying Augmented Neuromuscular Training
The purpose of this study is to determine the neural mechanisms of augmented neuromuscular training (aNMT). Participants will complete a 6-week course of neuromuscular training with either aNMT biofeedback or sham biofeedback.
- Trial name
- NCT04069520
- Testing
- aNMT Biofeedback
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Patellar (or Kneecap) Instability and Mal-alignment
CT Analysis of the Patellofemoral Joint in Patients Having Knee Surgery
The primary hypothesis is that measures of patellofemoral alignment obtained from the investigational cone beam CT scanner will be reduced, but still correlated to those obtained from the conventional CT scan.
- Trial name
- PF (NCT02257099)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Infrainguinal Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease
Post-Market Registry of AURYON Atherectomy Device in Subjects Affected With Infrainguinal Peripheral Artery Disease
The PATHFINDER Registry is a prospective, non-randomized, single arm, multicenter observational study. This pilot registry is aimed to evaluate the performance (peri-procedural) and clinical outcomes (intermediate and long-term)…
- Conditions
- Infrainguinal Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease, PAD
- Trial name
- PATHFINDER (NCT04229563)
- Testing
- AURYON Atherectomy System
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Angiodynamics, Inc.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
A Novel Analgesia Technique for ACL Reconstruction
A comparison of two anesthetic techniques-- the Adductor Canal Block (ACB) and the Adductor Canal Block with Infiltration of the interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (ACB/IPACK)-- in…
- Trial name
- NCT03292926
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Ultrasound, Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Rupture of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Analgesic Benefits of Genicular Nerve Blocks of the Posterior Knee for Patients Undergoing ACL Reconstruction
Outpatients scheduled to have ACL surgery typically receive a femoral nerve block to provide analgesia for the front of the knee. Postoperatively, these patients will often report pain in the back of the knee.
- Trial name
- NCT02008617
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Preservative free normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Hip Fracture, Osteoarthritis
Effectiveness of Two Types of Treatment in Restoring Muscle After Hip or Knee Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of two postoperative interventions designed to preserve muscle protein after major hip or knee surgery.
- Conditions
- Hip Fracture, Osteoarthritis, Femur Head Necrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00393848
- Testing
- Essential amino acid supplement, Ketoconazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Surgical Wound, Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty
Evaluating Edema and Range of Motion Using Negative Pressure Therapy vs. Standard Surgical Dressing in Bilateral TKA
This study will compare the effects of closed incision negative pressure dressing vs. standard of care silver dressing on lower limb swelling after bilateral primary total knee arthroplasty.
- Conditions
- Surgical Wound, Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty, Wounds and Injuries, Joint Diseases
- Trial name
- ENABLE (NCT04712019)
- Testing
- Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy (ciNPT), Standard Silver-containing Dressing
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Solventum US LLC
Fracture, Fractures, Bone
FastFrame Knee Spanning and Damage Control Kit PMCF
The purpose of this prospective study is to confirm safety and performance of the FastFrame External Fixation System and corresponding instrumentation.
- Conditions
- Fracture, Fractures, Bone, Fractures, Closed, Fractures, Open
- Trial name
- NCT04730739
- Testing
- FastFrame External Fixation System - Knee Spanning or Damage Control Kit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Injury Leg
Sensors Prediction Study
The purpose of this study is to test whether measures of balance and agility can help predict if a Service Member may be at risk for an injury to their legs before beginning their school and training.
- Trial name
- NCT04541992
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,891 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Prevention of Skeletal Muscle Adaptations to Traumatic Knee Injury and Surgery
Traumatic knee injury is common and highly debilitating. Surgical reconstruction/repair improves knee biomechanics and function, but neuromuscular dysfunction persist for years despite rehabilitation, hindering resumption of…
- Trial name
- NCT02945553
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation, Microstimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont
Athletic Injuries, Sprains and Strains
The Design and Evaluation of an Active Intervention for the Prevention of Non-contact ACL Injury
The overall goal of this project is to reduce the risk for anterior cruciate ligament injuries by designing a targeted intervention that will alter the known kinematic and kinetic risk factors associated with ACL injuries.
- Conditions
- Athletic Injuries, Sprains and Strains, Wounds and Injuries, Knee Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT01021111
- Testing
- Activity Training with Feedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Athletic Injuries, Knee Injuries
Analysis of Balance and Functional Hop Tests in Athletes With Lower Extremity Injuries by Dual Task Study
Functional Hop tests and balance measurements are frequently used to decide on returning to sports after lower extremity injuries.
- Conditions
- Athletic Injuries, Knee Injuries, Ankle Injuries, Hip Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT05484778
- Testing
- Dual tasking paradigm
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University