Clinical trials: Leg Function
Lipedema, Healthy
Muscle Strength, Muscle Endurance, Lower Extremity Function, Aerobic Capacity, Pressure Pain Threshold and Edema in Women With Lipedema
Lipedema is a chronic progressive disease that causes disproportionate, painful extremities with abnormal fat distribution. Lipedema is known to cause physical and psychosocial disorders in individuals, but there are very limited…
- Trial name
- NCT06866847
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Lipedema, Hypermobility Syndrome (Disorder)
Investigation of Medial Longitudinal Arch and Foot Function in Patients With Lipedema
Lipedema is a chronic adipose tissue disorder that commonly leads to joint laxity, hypermobility, and functional limitations, yet its impact on foot morphology has not been systematically examined.
- Conditions
- Lipedema, Hypermobility Syndrome (Disorder), Pes Planus, Joint Hypermobility
- Trial name
- NCT07294014
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Stroke, Spasticity, Muscle
Analysis of the Correlation Between Ultrasound Imaging and Functional Parameters in the Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle in Post-stroke Patients With Spasticity in the Lower Limb
The goal of this observational study is to understand the impact of spasticity on muscle changes and functional performance in stroke patients with lower limb spasticity in comparison to non-stroke individuals.
- Trial name
- US-function (NCT06411587)
- Testing
- Ultrasound imaging and functional assessment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Peripheral Artery Disease
Vorapaxar and Lower Extremity Bypass Grafts
There are no medical therapies indicated for reduction of limb ischemic events. Studies of dual-antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel versus aspirin alone (CASPAR) as well as studies of systemic anticoagulation (WAVE)…
- Trial name
- NCT02975583
- Testing
- Vorapaxar
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Knee Injuries
Optimized Loading Response by JOURNEY II BCS Knee Increases Daily Physical Activity and Functions
Smith \& Nephew's first edition of the Journey posterior stabilizing total knee arthroplasty was analyzed by the Center for Musculoskeletal Research in a past research study, and it was determined that subjects experienced more…
- Trial name
- NCT02335710
- Testing
- Journey II BCS TKA
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Stroke
Neural Correlates of Lower Extremity Motor Recovery in Stroke Patients: Longitudinal Diffusion Spectrum Imaging Studies
To investigate the relationship between the integrity of the white matter, including the corticospinal tracts and the corpus callosum, with the recovery of lower extremity function in patients with cerebral stroke at the subacute…
- Trial name
- NCT00407628
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Fracture Neck of Femur
Functional Outcome After Arthroplasty
Bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BA) has long been the preferred treatment and is performed in most fracture neck of femur (FNF) cases. It is justified by the reasonable operative time, low blood loss and acceptable functional outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT04680572
- Testing
- arthroplasty
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Stroke, Healthy Adults
Comparison of Effects of Mirror Therapy Combined With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation or Binaural Beats Stimulation on Cortical Excitability, Heart Rate Variability and Lower Limb Motor Function in Patients With Stroke
This study aims to compare the effects of mirror therapy combined with either neuromuscular electrical stimulation or binaural beat stimulation on post-stroke lower limb motor function recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT06011018
- Testing
- Mirror Therapy, Mirror Therapy + Electrical Stimulation, Mirror Therapy + Binaural Beat
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Endothelial Dysfunction
Artery Function Responses to Heat Therapy and Exercise Training
This study will explore the effects of 8 weeks of local leg heat therapy, exercise training, or both on measures of vascular function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscle strength in young, healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT04588103
- Testing
- Heat therapy, Exercise training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb Pain Triggered by Micturition
Phantom Limb Pain ( PLP) is pain that is perceived and referred to a region of the body that is no longer present. in most patients, severity and frequency of phantom pain attacks gradually decrease over several weeks to 2 years…
- Trial name
- NCT03855930
- Testing
- functional MRI
- Where
- 2 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loewenstein Hospital
Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Impact of Nrf2 Activation on Macrovascular, Microvascular & Leg Function & Walking Capacity in Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is associated with elevated oxidative stress, and oxidative stress has been implicated as the cause of reduced endothelial reactivity in individuals with PAD.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Diseases, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06319339
- Testing
- Vumerity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Leg Length Inequality, Leg; Lengthening
Femoral Lengthening Might Impair Physical Function and Lead to Structural Changes in Adjacent Joints
This study evaluates function, quality of life and development of hip- and knee osteoarthritis minimum 15 years after unilateral femoral lengthening on people with idiopathic or post-traumatic anisomelia.
- Conditions
- Leg Length Inequality, Leg; Lengthening, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Trial name
- NCT03966573
- Testing
- Radiographic imaging, Evaluating function, Forms
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Ankle Sprains, Motor Coordination or Function; Developmental Disorder
Project Hypnos: The Impact of a Brief Hypnosis Intervention on Single-limb Dynamic Balance in People With Chronic Ankle Instability
This study will determine the relationship of one's self-reported awareness of their body and their ankle motor control for people with chronic ankle instability.
- Trial name
- NCT06390072
- Testing
- Self-Hypnosis, Ankle Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio University
Healthy Subjects
Y-Balance Test Training for Ankle Function and Lower Limb Functional Performance
This randomized controlled study investigated whether a 6-week home-based training program based on the Y-Balance Test could improve ankle function and lower limb functional performance in university students.
- Trial name
- NCT07826312
- Testing
- Y-Balance Test-Based Training Program
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aveiro University
Proprioception
Sensing of Leg Position and Movement
This study will collect information on how people sense leg position and movement. The findings may help scientists develop better ways to evaluate and treat joint problems.
- Trial name
- NCT00100919
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
The Influence of Demographic Parameters and ACL Injury on the Association Among Clinical, Functional and Biomechanical Parameters
This retrospective study aims at analysing demographics and clinical, functional and biomechanical outcomes in patients after ACL injury (conservative therapy and/or surgery) in patients of different ages and healthy controls.
- Trial name
- MechBRACE (NCT05644275)
- Testing
- Data collection (demographic, clinical, functional and biomechanical outcomes in patients after ACL injury (conservative therapy and/or surgery) in patients of different ages and healthy controls)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 181 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Sports Physical Therapy, Physical Functional Performance
Outdoor Horseback Riding and Its Effects on Muscle Strength, Balance, Sleep, and Movement
This study aims to investigate the effects of regular outdoor horseback riding on lower extremity muscle strength, core stabilization, balance, functional movement capacity, sleep quality, and overall well-being in healthy…
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy, Physical Functional Performance, Horseback Riding
- Trial name
- NCT07286864
- Where
- 3 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Cerebral Palsy, Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Effects of HABIT-ILE in Adults with Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to evaluate the effects of intensive Hand and Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremities (HABIT-ILE) in improving body structure, function, daily activities, and…
- Trial name
- NCT06767930
- Testing
- Hand and Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremities, Conventional intervention
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
Spinal Cord Injury
Training of Eccentric Lower Extremity Function After SCI
This project will characterize lower extremity eccentric muscle function among individuals who have undergone locomotor training after spinal cord injury and will evaluate the effect of downhill training at moderate speeds …
- Trial name
- NCT02498548
- Testing
- Trained SCI Knee or Trained SCI Hip
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Ankle Stiffness
Effects of Dry Needling the Calf Muscles on Biomechanics and Muscle Function in Individuals With Restricted Dorsiflexion
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the acute effects of dry needling the soleus muscle in individuals with limited ankle mobility
- Trial name
- NCT07474948
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Dayton