Clinical trials: Lower Extremity
Neuromuscular Function, Postural Balance
"Muscle Strength, Balance, and Core Endurance in Elite Adolescent Rowers: A Cross-Sectional Study"
This study aims to investigate the relationship between lower extremity isokinetic strength, dynamic balance, and core muscle endurance in elite adolescent rowers aged 16-18.
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Function, Postural Balance, Core Stability, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- REBCORE (NCT07077993)
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Lower Limb Amputation
KinetiGait- Analysis of Depth Camera to Assist Gait Analysis for Unilateral Transtibial/Transfemoral Amputees
This is a feasibility study about implementing and using the KinetiGait gait analysis system in clinical practice to enhance the rehabilitation of service members with lower limb disfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT04431817
- Testing
- KinetiGait
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Study of the Diagnostic Accuracy of the Neurodynamic Tests in Patients With Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar radiculopathy is a relevant cause of disability and morbidity, accounting for between 23 and 57% of the cases of patients with low back pain and representing a significant expense due to the sick leave and health care that…
- Trial name
- NCT05636917
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Pes Cavus, Pes Planus
Analysing The Impact of Foot Arch Height on Leg Muscle Tone and Balance in Young Adults.
The goal of this observational study is to explore how the shape of the foot arch affects muscle tone, strength, and balance in healthy young adults aged 18-25, of all genders. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Conditions
- Pes Cavus, Pes Planus, Muscle Tone, Balance Assessment
- Trial name
- NCT07764393
- Testing
- Arch Height Index, Foot Posture Index, Single Leg Stance
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Radiology Follow-up Study
Following recent advances in the understanding of successful anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, three important factors have been identified: femoral tunnel positioning, femoral tunnel aperture shape, and native…
- Trial name
- NCT02816606
- Testing
- Flexible reamers, 70-degree arthroscope
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Femur Fracture
Pediatric Femur Research Project
Current treatment protocol for pediatric femoral shaft fractures is immediate spica casting for patients 6 years and younger and for patients over 6 years and older is percutaneous or open placement of titanium elastic…
- Trial name
- NCT00943332
- Testing
- femur fracture repair
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Injuries, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Effect of Strength and Coordination Training on Biomechanics and Injury in New Runners
The investigators hypothesize that new runners participating in an 8 week strength and coordination training program prior to beginning to run will 1) display different coordination patterns , and 2) experience fewer injuries…
- Conditions
- Injuries, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03293121
- Testing
- Strength and Coordination Training, Walking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Venous Thrombosis
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Versus Intermittent Pneumatic Compression for Blood Flow
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a life threatening condition and a serious concern among hospitalized patients, with death occurring in approximately 6% of cases.
- Trial name
- NCT01862471
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Ankle Injuries, Ankle Sprains
Foam Rolling and Tissue Flossing of the Cuff Muscles
The hypothesis is that self-myofascial release (SMR) intervention on the cuff muscles would affect positively sprint performance and jump height, as well as, decrease Achilles tendon stiffness.
- Trial name
- NCT04367532
- Testing
- Foam rolling, Tissue flossing
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), End-Stage Renal Disease
Effect of Intra-Dialytic Muscle Energy Technique on Restless Leg Syndrome in Hemodialysis Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if intra-dialytic Muscle Energy Technique (MET) can reduce symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) receiving maintenance hemodialysis.
- Trial name
- MET-RLS (NCT07748065)
- Testing
- Muscle Energy Technique, Routine Medical Treatment and Hemodialysis
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Stroke, Parkinson Disease
Wearable Airbag Technology to Mitigate Falls in Individuals With High Fall Risk
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a smart airbag system that detects and mitigates fall-related impact in individuals with high fall risk.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Parkinson Disease, Lower Limb Amputation Knee, Fall Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05076565
- Testing
- Airbag Belt Fall Protection System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Osteoporosis
Balance and Muscle Strength as Indicators of Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women
The study is designed as a cross-sectional clinical study. A total of 156 postmenopausal women who visited the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic at Beylikdüzü State Hospital and have had Dual X-ray…
- Trial name
- NCT06645600
- Testing
- Fracture risk
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beylikduzu State Hospital
Arthroscopy, Tibial Fractures
Arthroscopic Assisted Balloon Tibioplasty for the Treatment of Schatzker II-IV Tibial Plateau Fractures
The investigators use existing resources to carry out this new technology, in accord with the standard of the patients, were randomized to traditional fracture balloon tibia fixation or arthroscopic reduction under angioplasty…
- Conditions
- Arthroscopy, Tibial Fractures, Orthopedic, Fracture Fixation
- Trial name
- AABTFTPF (NCT03327337)
- Testing
- Arthroscopic Assisted Balloon Tibioplasty
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Muscle Hypertrophy, Muscle Strength
Upper Versus Lower Limb Responses to Higher Versus Lower Load Resistance Training in Young Men
Recent research suggests that performing resistance exercise training with relatively light loads is equally as effective at increasing muscle mass and muscle strength as performing resistance exercise training with relatively…
- Trial name
- NCT03993483
- Testing
- Unilateral resistance exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Recurrent Patella Dislocation
MPFL vs Campbell in Recurrent Patella Dislocation
This study will compare anatomic Medial Patellofemoral Reconstruction from Hamstring graft with non anatomic reconstruction according to Campbell.
- Trial name
- NCT05488275
- Testing
- Surgery
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Post-marketing Study in Femoral Popliteal Artery of Drug Coated Balloon Used for Treatment of Lower Limb Ischemia
The objective of this prospective, multi-center, single arm study is to obtain further data on the safety and performance of the Drug-coated Balloon catheters in the treatment of the Superficial Femoral Artery (SFA) and Popliteal…
- Trial name
- UltraFuture I (NCT05498740)
- Testing
- Drug eluting Balloon
- Where
- 24 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Zylox Medical Device Co., Ltd.
Multidomain Intervention
Effects of Passive Lower-limb Exoskeleton-assisted Training on Motor and Daily Function Improvements in Older Adults
According to National Development Council estimation, Taiwan is about to enter a super-aged society in 2025, and health promotion for the elderly are critical issues nowadays.
- Trial name
- NCT06543888
- Testing
- passive exoskeleton- assisted gait training programs, Conventional gait training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Dynamic Knee Valgus, Frontal Plan Projection Angle
Effect of Corrective Exercises on Dynamic Knee Valgus
Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) is a movement pattern of the lower limb potentially consisting of a combination of adduction and internal rotation of the femur, knee abduction, tibial anterior translation, tibial external rotation and…
- Conditions
- Dynamic Knee Valgus, Frontal Plan Projection Angle, Motion Analysis, Corrective Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT06776562
- Testing
- Exercise, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
ACL Injury, Rehabilitation After ACL Reconstruction
Functional Outcomes of an Accelerated Rehabilitation Protocol for ACL Reconstruction in Amateur Athletes
The main goal of a rehabilitation program after an ACL reconstruction is to regain mobility and muscle function and ultimately to return to sports participation.
- Conditions
- ACL Injury, Rehabilitation After ACL Reconstruction, Accelerated Protocol
- Trial name
- ACL (NCT05716529)
- Testing
- rehabilitation protocol
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Delta University for Science and Technology
Hypertension, Menopause
The Effects of Stair Climbing on Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure and Leg Strength in Stage-1 Postmenopausal Women
We used a parallel experimental design. Following an initial screening and familiarization session of study tests and procedures, eligible postmenopausal women were randomly assigned to a stair climbing (SC) group or…
- Trial name
- NCT03254251
- Testing
- Stair climbing
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University