Clinical trials: Lower Extremity
Lower Extremity Amputee, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Functional and Neuroprotective Effects of Restoring Lower Limb Sensation After Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of providing sensation of the missing limb to individuals with above and below the knee limb loss.
- Trial name
- NCT04658693
- Testing
- Implanted Multi contact stimulating electrode and intramuscular electromyography recording electrode
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Compartment Syndrome Traumatic Lower Extremity
BM-MNCs for Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome Injury
This is a phase 1 study to assess safety and tolerability of intramuscular administration of two different doses of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells (BM-MNCs) for treatment of lower extremity injury complicated by…
- Trial name
- NCT03880656
- Testing
- Intramuscular administration of autologous BM-MNCs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Lower Extremity Injuries
Effect of Custom Dynamic Orthoses on Forefoot Loading
The proposed study is designed to evaluate how foot loading changes during initial accommodation to a carbon fiber custom dynamic orthosis (CDO), after targeted training with or without visual feedback of foot loading, and after…
- Trial name
- LoadsolCP (NCT06710119)
- Testing
- Visual Feedback
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Lower Extremity, Nerve Block
Bupivacaine-Lidocaine vs Bupivacaine for Ultrasound-Guided Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block
This prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial aims to compare the efficacy of two local anesthetic regimens for ultrasound-guided popliteal sciatic nerve block in adult patients undergoing elective distal lower…
- Conditions
- Lower Extremity, Nerve Block, Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Nerve
- Trial name
- PSSNB-BL (NCT07550348)
- Testing
- Bupivacaine-Lidocaine Combination, Bupivacaine
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Lymphedema, Secondary Lymphedema
Efficacy of Complete Decongestive Therapy for Limb Lymphedema: Response Profile and Predictive Modeling
Background: Complete decongestive therapy (CDT) is the standard treatment for lymphedema, but response varies by localization and laterality.
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Secondary Lymphedema, Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Upper Extremity Lymphedema
- Trial name
- LYMPH-PROG (NCT07878598)
- Testing
- Intensive phase of Complete Decongestive Therapy
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Ryazan State Medical University
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis With Bilateral Lower Extremity Radiculopathy
Effect of Skin Stretching on Pain Reduction During Local Anesthetic Injections: A Randomized Clinical Study
The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential analgesic effect of skin stretching during local anesthetic injection in patients with chronic lumbar pain and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy undergoing selective…
- Trial name
- NCT06976580
- Testing
- conventional local anesthetic injection, skin stetching technique for local anesthetic injection
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Sedation During Lower Extremity Surgery Under Spinal Anesthesia
Remimazolam Concentration and Sedation Depth During Lower Extremity Surgery Under Spinal Anesthesia
This study will examine how the amount of remimazolam predicted to reach its site of action relates to the depth of sedation during lower extremity surgery under spinal anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT07863063
- Testing
- Remimazolam
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Sports Injury Risk, Lower Extremity Injuries
Association Between Pre-Season Physical Capacity and Injury Risk in Professional Soccer Players
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the relationship between pre-season physical capacities and lower-extremity injury risk during the competitive season in professional male soccer players.
- Conditions
- Sports Injury Risk, Lower Extremity Injuries, Physical Fitness
- Trial name
- NCT07868276
- Testing
- Pre-Season Physical Performance Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
Lower Extremity, Chronic Ulcers
Evaluating Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin Plasma for Chronic Lower Extremity Ulcers
To prospectively evaluate the safety and efficacy of an Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin Plasma system when applied in conjunction with Standard of Care for management of chronic lower extremity wounds.
- Conditions
- Lower Extremity, Chronic Ulcers, Pressure Ulcer (PU), Venous Leg Ulcer (VLU)
- Trial name
- NCT07862335
- Testing
- PRFM
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Tiger Biosciences, LLC.
Lower Extremity Injuries, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
TRiP-cast Score Validation and Evaluation of Adherence to Preventive Anticoagulant Treatment in Patients With Lower Limb Trauma Requiring Immobilization
This is a prospective, multicenter, observational cohort study designed to externally validate the Trauma-Related Immobilization-related Prophylaxis (TRiP(cast)) score in Tunisian adults with acute lower-limb trauma requiring…
- Conditions
- Lower Extremity Injuries, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism
- Trial name
- TRiP-VALID (NCT07863115)
- Testing
- Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin (LMWH), Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs), No Thromboprophylaxis Cohort
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Monastir
Lower Extremity Fractures, Pelvis
PROactive HEALing in High-Risk Pelvic and Non-hip Lower Extremity Fragility Fractures (PRO HEAL Pilot)
Fragility fractures are common in older adults with weakened bone. At least 1 in 3 females and 1 in 5 males will sustain a fragility fracture in their lifetime, and over 80% of fractures in Canadians aged 50 years and older are…
- Conditions
- Lower Extremity Fractures, Pelvis, Acetabulum
- Trial name
- PRO HEAL Pilot (NCT06303284)
- Testing
- subcutaneous Teriparatide injection
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Peripheral Arterial Hemodynamics, Lower Extremity Blood Flow
Doppler Ultrasound Evaluation of the Effects of Exercise Combined With Kinesiology Taping on Local Hemodynamic Parameters
This study aims to evaluate the effects of exercise combined with kinesiology taping on local hemodynamic parameters in healthy university students.
- Trial name
- Kinesio tape (NCT07858851)
- Testing
- Kinesiology Taping, Ankle Pumping Exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Polyneuropathies, Regional Blood Flow
Comparative Effectiveness of Nursing Interventions: Using Buerger-Allen Exercises Versus Mechanical Compression Therapy on Lower Limb Perfusion and Peripheral Neuropathy Among Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) and impaired lower-limb circulation are common adverse effects that can compromise patients' mobility, comfort, balance, functional independence, and quality of life and may…
- Conditions
- Polyneuropathies, Regional Blood Flow, Lower Extremity
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT07842237)
- Testing
- mechanical compression therapy, Exercises
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Damanhour University
Open Tibia Fracture, Open Dislocation of Ankle
Accelerated Flap Coverage in Severe Lower Extremity Trauma
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine if accelerated flap coverage compared to standard flap coverage timing leads to improved infection-related complications in patients with open fractures and/or…
- Conditions
- Open Tibia Fracture, Open Dislocation of Ankle, Extremity Fracture Lower, Extremity Injuries Lower
- Trial name
- FLAP ATTACK (NCT06293469)
- Testing
- Accelerated Flap Coverage Surgery, Standard of Care Flap Timing
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 356 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Open Tibia Fracture, Open Dislocation of Ankle
Accelerated Flap Coverage Versus Standard Timing in the Treatment of Severe Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Injuries
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine if accelerated flap coverage compared to standard flap coverage timing leads to improved infection-related complications in patients with open fractures and/or…
- Conditions
- Open Tibia Fracture, Open Dislocation of Ankle, Extremity Fracture Lower, Extremity Injuries Lower
- Trial name
- FLAP ATTACK (NCT07828613)
- Testing
- Accelerated Flap Coverage Surgery, Standard of Care Flap Timing
- Where
- 31 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 356 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Lower Extremity Surgical Amputation, Post-amputation Phantom Limb Pain
Improving Postamputation Functioning by Decreasing Phantom Pain With Perioperative Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks: A Department of Defense Funded Multicenter Study
When a limb is amputated, pain perceived in the part of the body that no longer exists often develops, called "phantom limb" pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03461120
- Testing
- Experimental continuous peripheral nerve blocks, Control continuous peripheral nerve blocks
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 208 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Amputation of Lower Extremity, All Causes
Gait and Energy Expenditure in Children With Lower Limb Amputation (MAPEDE)
In lower limb amputation, prosthetic gait has been shown to be particularly energy-intensive. While energy expenditure has been the focus of many studies in adult amputees, this area of research is less developed for paediatric…
- Trial name
- MAPEDE (NCT07076602)
- Testing
- Gait and energy expenditure
- Where
- 8 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Rennes University Hospital
Chronic Ulcer of Lower Extremity
Plasma On Chronic Wounds for Epidermal Regeneration
Every year, 5 million people throughout Germany suffer from extensive, often chronic wounds. Cold plasma is an innovative therapeutic approach in the treatment of these persistent tissue defects.
- Trial name
- POWER (NCT05855499)
- Testing
- CPtcube, CPTpatch
- Where
- 8 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Coldplasmatech
Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU), Lower Extremity
Matrion Decellularized Placental Membrane Versus Conventional Wound Management in Subjects With Diabetic Foot Ulcers
This study will evaluate Matrion™ (LifeNet Health, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA), a placental membrane product, as a treatment for diabetic foot ulcers compared to conventional wound care.
- Trial name
- NCT07116876
- Testing
- Graft Application, Wound Dressing Material
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- LifeNet Health
Infections, Infected Wound
PO vs IV Antibiotics for the Treatment of Infected Nonunion of Fractures After Fixation
This is a Phase III clinical randomized control trial to investigate differences between patient with an infected nonunion treated by PO vs. IV antibiotics.
- Conditions
- Infections, Infected Wound, Nonunion of Fracture, Injury Leg
- Trial name
- POvIV2 (NCT05699174)
- Testing
- Standard of Care PO (oral) antibiotics, Standard of Care Intravenous (IV) antibiotics
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium