Clinical trials: Lower Extremity
Recruitment
Effect of the Infrapatellar Strap and Elastic Band Iin Athletes With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PPS) is common in athletes, especially when performing jumps. To reduce pain and improve functionality, orthoses such as the infrapatellar strip (IPS) and functional bandage (FB) are indicated, but…
- Trial name
- NCT04264429
- Testing
- Infrapatellar strap, Elastic band
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Sciatic Nerve, Lower Extremity Pain
Effect of Sciatic Nerve Mobilization on Lower Extremity Pain Perception
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effect of sciatic nerve mobilization on pain perception in lower extremity peripheral nerves, specifically the tibial and common peroneal nerves.
- Trial name
- NCT07525895
- Testing
- Sciatic Nerve Mobilization
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Trans-tibial Limb Loss
Physiologic Range of Step-by-step Variations in Lower Limb Prosthesis Forces During Walking
In human gait there is a certain amount of variation between steps; some considered physiological and owed to variations in environment or posture, and some severe enough to be indicative of gait instabilities that may lead to…
- Trial name
- NCT02234505
- Testing
- Prosthetic alignment perturbation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Stroke, Ischemic, Balance; Distorted
Effects of Bilateral Versus Unilateral Lower Limb Training on Balance and Gait Parameters in Stroke Patients
To determine the effects of bilateral versus unilateral lower limb training on balance and gait parameters in stroke patients
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Balance; Distorted, Gait, Hemiplegic
- Trial name
- NCT05945966
- Testing
- Unilateral training group (UTG), Bilateral training group (BTG).
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Restless Leg Syndrome
Prevalence of OSAS in Chinese Elderly and Its CPAP Compliance
Objective: Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is a common form of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) causing sleep fragmentation, daytime sleepiness, cognitive function impairment, and poor health status in addition to…
- Trial name
- NCT02085720
- Testing
- CPAP therapy
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 819 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Femur Fracture
Radiographic Influences of Bisphosphonate Treatment on Femur
Although there is strong evidence that bisphosphonates prevent certain types of osteoporotic fractures, there are concerns that these medications may be associated with rare atypical femoral fractures (AFF).
- Trial name
- NCT01969279
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Tomidahama Hospital
Cerebral Palsy, Walking, Difficulty
A Motor Learning Intervention to Target Walking Performance in Ambulant Children With Cerebral Palsy
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new therapy approach to improve walking ability in children with Cerebral Palsy is acceptable to the children and the families in a community setting.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Walking, Difficulty, Spastic Diplegia, Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- MOBILE (NCT06454656)
- Testing
- MOBILE
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Hypoxemia During Surgery, Atelectasis
Usage of High Flow Nasal Cannula in Preventing Desaturations in Elderly Patients Going for Lower Limb Surgeries
To study the effect of high flow nasal cannula in comparisons with nasoprong used intraoperatively in patients oxygenation status
- Trial name
- NCT06054022
- Testing
- high flow nasal cannula, nasoprong oxyen 2Litres per minute
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre
Varicose Vein of Lower Limbs
Catheter-directed Foam Sclerotherapy With Tumescence
Foam sclerotherapy has been established as another option of treatment for varicose veins of the lower limbs. Its advantages are the application to patients with high surgical risk and immediate return to usual activities.
- Trial name
- NCT02753270
- Testing
- Short catheter, Long catheter preceded by tumescence
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Pain
Effectiveness of Perineural Clonidine as an Adjuvant With Ropivacaine for Popliteal Nerve Block in Patients Undergoing Foot and Ankle Surgery
Nerve blocks are used to decrease the amount of pain you have after surgery. We are asking you to take part in a research study.
- Trial name
- NCT01986751
- Testing
- Clonidine, ropivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Stroke/Brain Attack
Physiological and Functional Effects of Percutaneous Neuromodulation vs Transcutaneous Neuromodulation
INTRODUCTION: Clubfoot, drop foot or clubfoot, is a disorder that prevents reaching 100º of dorsiflexion actively. Its etiology is varied, and may be due to congenital problems, direct alteration of the bone structure, spasticity…
- Trial name
- NCT06365931
- Testing
- Percutaneous neuromodulation, Transcutaneous neuromodulation, Percutaneous neuromodulation or Transcutaneous neuromodulation (optional)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura
Chronic Stroke
Comparison of NT Vs Body Weight Supported TT Along With CT on Lower Extremity in Chronic Stroke Patients
To determine the effect of Neurodevelopment Treatment vs Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training along with conventional therapy on lower extremity among chronic stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05376982
- Testing
- Neurodevelopmental Treatment, Body weight supported treadmill training along with conventional therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Fracture Femur, Fracture Tibia
Standard Versus Short Course Prophylactic Antibiotic in Femur and Tibia Shaft Fractures Managed With Intramedullary Interlocking Nail
Long-bone fractures, particularly of femur and tibia, are common following fall injury and road traffic accidents.1,2 The standard treatment is "intramedullary nailing," where a metal rod is inserted into the center of the bone…
- Conditions
- Fracture Femur, Fracture Tibia, Surgical Site Infection (SSI), Antibiotic
- Trial name
- NCT07554079
- Testing
- Short Course Antibiotics, Standard Course Antibiotics
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
Foot Injuries, Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
The CurePPaC Study - Analysing Non-surgical Treatment Strategies to Cure Pes Planovalgus Associated Complaints
Pes planovalgus, also called flat foot, is a common foot deformity characterized by a flattening of the foot's longitudinal arch and is accompanied by a dysfunction of the posterior tibial tendon ("posterior tibial tendon…
- Trial name
- NCT01839669
- Testing
- Foot Orthoses Only, Foot Orthoses and Eccentric Exercise
- Where
- 6 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Bern University of Applied Sciences
Femoral Neck Fractures
Comparison of the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) and the Direct Lateral Approach (DLA) in Patients Treated With Partial Hip Replacement for Femoral Neck Fracture Based on Postoperative Functional Status
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the surgical approach used for hemiarthroplasty can improve clinical and functional outcomes in adults with displaced femoral neck fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT07501741
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture; RecOnsTruction Or Repair?
To investigate the hypothesis that suture repair of a ruptured vkb, combined with a dynamic intraligamentary stabilization and microfracture of the femoral notch, results in at least equal effectiveness compared with an ACL…
- Trial name
- ROTOR (NCT02310854)
- Testing
- ACL Repair, ACL reconstruction
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Orthopedisch Centrum Oost Nederland
Chronic Venous Insufficiency, CVI
Respiratory Functions, Aerobic Capacity and Quality of Life in Chronic Venous Insufficiency
This study aims to retrospectively examine the dataset obtained from a previously conducted study titled 'Inspiratory muscle training in individuals with chronic venous insufficiency: randomized controlled trial'.
- Trial name
- NCT06785805
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU), Venous Leg Ulcer (VLU)
Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of Dehydrated Human Placenta Tissue (dHPT) for Wound Healing
The retrospective trial is observational, intended to stand alone, complement and integrate data collected in ongoing clinical studies to aid in establishing payor coverage in the United States (U.S.) for Cellution Biologics…
- Conditions
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU), Venous Leg Ulcer (VLU), Pressure Ulcer (PU)
- Trial name
- RETRO-PLAST (NCT07375160)
- Testing
- dHPT, AIC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Cellution Biologics
Tibial Fractures, Open Fracture of Tibia
Intramedullary Nailing Versus External Fixation in Open Tibia Fractures in Tanzania
The investigators propose to undertake a randomized, controlled trial which will generate Level 1 evidence concerning optimal fixation methods for the treatment of severe open tibia fractures in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- Conditions
- Tibial Fractures, Open Fracture of Tibia, Trauma
- Trial name
- NCT03861624
- Testing
- Intramedullary nailing with standard SIGN nail, External Fixation with uniplanar Dispofix external fixator
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Ischemic Pain Control With Analgesic Methods Clinical Trial
This project is one of four components of a thematic project that aims to evaluate the use of ultrasound in regional blocks, called "Use of ultrasound in regional blocks and injections for the treatment of acute and chronic…
- Trial name
- ISCHAEMIC (NCT02841488)
- Testing
- Continuous peripheral sciatic nerve block, Fentanyl, Ropivacaine
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital