Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Biomechanics
Flatfoot, Flexible
The Effect of Foot Core Exercises or Foot Orthotics in Symptomatic Flexible Flatfoot
The overall goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of a foot strengthening program (focused on the intrinsic foot muscles) on ankle and foot joint kinematics and kinetics (rearfoot, midfoot, and forefoot) in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT05840965
- Testing
- Foot muscle strengthening, Foot orthotics
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Ambulation With the "Take Home" or Passive Prosthesis, Ambulation With the Motorized Prosthesis in the "Off" Configuration
Investigation of Motorized Lower-limb Prostheses
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a motorized prosthesis can improve mobility in individuals with amputation. The main question it aims to answer is: Does motorized prosthesis improve ambulation speed, balance…
- Conditions
- Ambulation With the "Take Home" or Passive Prosthesis, Ambulation With the Motorized Prosthesis in the "Off" Configuration, Ambulation With the Motorized Prosthesis in the "Transparent" Condition, Ambulation With the Motorized Prosthesis in the "Powered" Condition
- Trial name
- NCT07584707
- Testing
- Passive prosthesis, Motorized prosthesis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northern Arizona University
Healthy
Biomechanics Responses to Power and Strength Combined Training
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most frequently injured knee ligament during performance of recreational activities and sports.
- Trial name
- NCT04139187
- Testing
- Combined training with power and strength exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Genu Valgum, Biomechanical Phenomena
THE EFFECT OF CORRECTIVE EXERCISES ON Q ANGLE AND JUMP-LANDING MECHANICS
This study examines the effects of an 8-week structured corrective exercise program on Q angle and jump-landing mechanics (evaluated via the Landing Error Scoring System - LESS) in competitive young female volleyball players…
- Conditions
- Genu Valgum, Biomechanical Phenomena, Athletic Injuries, Knee Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT07578701
- Testing
- Structured Corrective Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
Pain, Acute
Exploration of Gait Biomechanics and Muscle Pain of the Lower Extremity
This interventional study aims to test gait biomechanics in healthy individuals with and without experimental muscle pain in the lower extremities.
- Trial name
- NCT06411197
- Testing
- Hypertonic saline injection, Isotonic saline injection
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kristian Kjær Petersen
Adult ALL, Healthy
Effects of Malleo-Lok Stiffness on Lower Limb Mechanics
The primary purpose of this research study is to determine if the stiffness of a commercially available ankle foot orthosis (Malleo-Lok, Bio-Mechanical Composites, Des Moines IA) impacts gait biomechanics and overall joint level…
- Trial name
- MalleoLokStiff (NCT04806100)
- Testing
- Malleo-Lok
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Development of Computational Models to Predict the Short-, Medium- and Long-term Cartilage Degeneration and Pain for Patients With Early-stage Osteoarthritis or Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Knee osteoarthritis is a complex condition, and selecting effective non-drug treatments like orthoses or exercise is often difficult and imprecise.
- Trial name
- MathKOA (NCT07134244)
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University
Running, Leg Injuries
Exercise Interventions, Running Biomechanics and Injury in Novice Runners
The purpose of this study is to understand the effects of muscle strengthening and balance exercise interventions on muscle strength, running mechanics and postural control in novice recreational runners.
- Trial name
- NCT01900262
- Testing
- Strengthening, Balance Training, Stretching
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Healhty, Sedanter
Effects of Lower Extremity Neural Mobilization on Gait Biomechanics and Spinal Alignment
This randomized single-blinded trial aimed to compare the immediate effects of lower extremity neural slider and neural tensioner exercises on gait parameters and spinal alignment in sedentary young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07491432
- Testing
- Lower Extremity Neural Slider Exercise, Lower Extremity Neural Tensioner Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Effect of Resistance Training on Jump Landing Mechanics in Young Female Athletes
The purpose of this study is to determine if jump landing mechanics in young female athletes can be improved with a resistance training intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT02043275
- Testing
- Leg training, Arm training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Knee Injuries, Athletic Injuries
Risk Factors for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is located inside the knee joint and provides stability to the knee. ACL injuries occur more frequently in women than men; the reason for this is unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT00124319
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4,800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Steve Marshall
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Dynamic Q Angle and Core Endurance in Adolescent Athletes With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
This observational, cross-sectional study aimed to compare dynamic Q-angle, trunk/core endurance, and lower-extremity flexibility between elite adolescent female and male sprinters with and without patellofemoral pain syndrome…
- Trial name
- PFPS-QCORE (NCT07328750)
- Testing
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Status
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Diaphragm; Relaxation
The Influence of the Diaphragm Muscle and Pain Perception on Lower Limb Neuromuscular Control in Sports Practice.
Core stability is maintained mainly by muscle function of abdominal and lumbar region, including the diaphragm muscle. It is known that exists a connection between trunk's muscle activity and the movement of lower limb and lower…
- Trial name
- NCT05982210
- Testing
- Breathing Exercises and Manual Therapy of the Muscle Diaphragm and Ribs Protocol
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
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
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Talar Cartilage Thickness in Patients With Diabetic Polyneuropathy
This study aimed to evaluate talar cartilage thickness in individuals with diabetic polyneuropathy using ultrasonography and to compare the findings with those of healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT07801131
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation
Eccentric Phase Biomechanics of the Countermovement Jump After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Purpose: This study aims to better understand how force is produced during a vertical jump in individuals approximately six months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction compared with healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- DECAL (NCT07448064)
- Testing
- Countermovement Jump Force Platform Assessment, Isokinetic Test
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Haute Ecole ARC Sante
Knee Injuries, Knee Osteoarthritis
Walking Gait Biomechanics Following Knee Joint Effusion
The purpose of this study is to determine the sensitivity of a wearable sensor to detect changes in knee joint loading using an experimental knee joint effusion as a model for a common clinical physiological alteration in joint…
- Trial name
- NCT03805464
- Testing
- Knee Joint Effusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
ACL Injury
Can a Strength and Technique Intervention Reduce Knee Abduction Moment in Young Female Handball Players
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury constitutes the largest problem in female elite ball/team sport today, due to its relatively high incidence and serious short- and long-term consequences.
- Trial name
- NCT05643261
- Testing
- Muscle and technique training
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norges idrettshøgskole
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Cartilage Degeneration
The Mechanism for the Effects of Joint Biomechanical Properties on Medial Cartilage of Tibiofemoral Joint Degeneration
Explore The Mechanism for the Effects of Joint Biomechanical Properties on Medial Cartilage of Tibiofemoral Joint Degeneration
- Trial name
- NCT04968665
- Testing
- gait testing, functional MRI
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Sports Injury, Orthopedic Disorder
Training of Falling Techniques on Landing Mechanics
The overall purpose of this study is to quantify the effect and retention of one-week training of falling techniques on landing biomechanics associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) loading compared to soft-landing…
- Conditions
- Sports Injury, Orthopedic Disorder, Knee Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT04768088
- Testing
- Falling Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wyoming