Clinical trials: Leg Injury
Ankle Injuries
A Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing Antiglide and Lateral Plate Fixation in Ankle Fractures
The role of operative fixation of unstable, displaced lateral malleolus fractures is well-established (Mayer, Mak, and Yablon). However, the optimal type of fixation remains the subject of debate.
- Trial name
- NCT00718302
- Testing
- Antiglide Plate, Lateral Plate
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 249 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Acellular Porcine Dermal Matrix Wound Dressing in the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Have indolent diabetic ulcers completely healed by the Acellular Porcine Dermal Matrix (APM) in 12 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT01353495
- Testing
- APM Graft (BIOTAPE XMTM), Wound Debridement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Stryker Trauma and Extremities
Wound of Lower Leg (Physical Finding)
Prontosan Quality of Life Study in Patients With Chronic Leg Wound(s)
This study evaluates the use of Prontosan® Wound Irrigation Solution and Prontosan® Wound Gel in the treatment of chronic leg wounds in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT03369756
- Testing
- Prontosan Wound Irrigation Solution and Prontosan Wound Gel
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- B. Braun Medical Inc.
Patella Dislocation, Patella Dislocation Recurrent
INDividualised EXercise for Kneecap Dislocations
This study is a feasibility study. It will assess areas of uncertainty relating to the implementation of an individualised exercise programme for patients with a recent kneecap dislocation.
- Trial name
- INDEX-KD (NCT03798483)
- Testing
- Individualised exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- City, University of London
Femoral Fracture (Proximal)
DePuy Trochanteric (ATN) Nailing Clinical Outcomes Trial
The purpose of this study is to monitor trochanteric fracture healing and review the performance of the ATN system.
- Trial name
- ATN (NCT00546429)
- Testing
- Intramedullary nailing
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- DePuy Orthopaedics
Hip Fractures, Subtrochanteric Fractures
Observational Clinical Study on Elderly Patients With Fracture of the Proximal Femur Treated With the Chimaera Nail
This is an observational, prospective and multicenter clinical investigation that is part of the active materiovigilance plan that Orthofix Srl, in agreement with its Notified Body.
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Subtrochanteric Fractures, Intertrochanteric Fractures, Pertrochanteric Fracture
- Trial name
- Chimaera (NCT05197335)
- Testing
- Chimaera short nail (length = 180 mm) in combination with one or two telescopic cephalic screws
- Where
- 8 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- Orthofix s.r.l.
Osteoarthritis, Avascular Necrosis
Post-market Surveillance Study With the HYPERION Hip Endoprosthesis System in Defect Reconstruction
The study is a multi-center, prospective, non-controlled, consecutive cohort post market surveillance study. The objective of this study is to obtain survival and clinical outcome data on the Hyperion® system in primary and…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Avascular Necrosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Functional Deformities
- Trial name
- NCT03382665
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Hip Fractures
Comparative Study Between Levobupivacaine and Ropivacaine in the Hip Fractures of the Elderly
Prospective, low-level, non-commercial intervention, comparative clinical trial (phase IV) of balanced, randomized groups, to compare the analgesic efficacy of the local anesthetics Ropivacaine and Levobupivacaine in peripheral…
- Trial name
- NCT04773301
- Testing
- Levobupivacaine, Ropivacaine
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Instituto de Estudios de Ciencias de la Salud de Castilla y León
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
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Study of Oasis Ultra in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Many people with diabetes will develop a non-healing diabetic foot ulcer. Many ways are available to try to get a diabetic foot ulcer to heal, including application of Oasis Ultra.
- Trial name
- NCT01835379
- Testing
- Oasis, Standard
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Healthpoint
Meniscus Tear, Tibial, Meniscus Lesion
JuggerStitch Post Market Clinical Follow-up Study
This study is a post-market follow-up study. The data collected from this study will serve the purpose of confirming the safety and performance of the JuggerStitch Device used for meniscal repair according to the product…
- Trial name
- NCT04228367
- Testing
- JuggerStitch Meniscal Repair Device
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, France and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Pertrochanteric Fracture of Femur, Intertrochanteric Fracture of Femur
Retrospective Study Chimaera Long Nail in Adult Patient
The CHIMERA study intends to evaluate the clinical benefits of the study medical device in the standard clinical practice.
- Conditions
- Pertrochanteric Fracture of Femur, Intertrochanteric Fracture of Femur, Subtrochanteric Fracture of Femur
- Trial name
- NCT06285981
- Testing
- Chimaera Long Nail
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Orthofix s.r.l.
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Randomized, Controlled Multicenter Trial of Vacuum Assisted Closure Therapy™ in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
To determine if topical negative pressure therapy delivered by the V.A.C.® device is clinically efficacious and cost effective in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.
- Trial name
- NCT00432965
- Testing
- Moist Wound Therapy, VAC Therapy
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 335 people
- Sponsor
- KCI USA, Inc
Neuropathic Diabetic Ulcer - Foot
Safety Trial of the RedDress Wound Care System (RD1) in Management of Texas 1a or 2a Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety of the RedDress Wound Care System (RD1) in patients Texas 1a or 2a Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
- Trial name
- NCT01396837
- Testing
- RedDress Wound Care System (RD1)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- RedDress Ltd.
Femoral Neck Fractures
Topical (Intra-Articular) Tranexamic Acid and Transfusion Rates Following Hip Hemiarthroplasty
This study is a double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of 1 gram of topically applied tranexamic acid vs. saline placebo for the reduction of transfusion following hip hemiarthroplasty surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02664909
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- UConn Health
ACL Tear
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The study is a prospective randomized control trial consisting of subjects requiring ACL reconstruction with BTB autograft. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups following their inclusion in the study.
- Trial name
- NCT04484961
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction (BFR)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Ankle Sprain
Safety and Efficacy of Generic Diclofenac Epolamine Acute Pain Due to Minor Ankle Sprain
To demonstrate the therapeutic efficacy of a generic diclofenac epolamine patch against Flector patch in the treatment of pain in subjects with minor ankle sprain
- Trial name
- NCT02324270
- Testing
- Diclofenac epolamine
- Where
- 31 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 658 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Actavis Inc.
Lower Limb Injury, Stroke
Assistive Hip Exoskeleton Study for Stroke
The increased metabolic and biomechanical demands of ambulation limit community mobility in persons with lower limb disability due to neurological damage.
- Trial name
- NCT03924765
- Testing
- Powered hip exoskeleton
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Georgia Institute of Technology
Knee Injuries
Effect of Electromyographic Biofeedback on Quadriceps Neuromuscular Function in Patients With Quadriceps Inhibition
Muscle inhibition prevents optimal contraction of the quadriceps muscle due to changes in the nervous system after knee joint injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02095223
- Testing
- Electromyographic Biofeedback, Traditional Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Ankle Sprain
Efficacy and Safety of Diclofenac Potassium 25 mg Tablet Taken Three Times Daily in Subjects With Acute Joint Pain
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of diclofenac potassium 25 mg tablet compared with placebo taken three times a day in subjects with acute ankle sprains under 'in-use' conditions, in particular with regard to…
- Trial name
- NCT01666197
- Testing
- diclofenac potassium 25 mg tablet
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis