Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Function
INCOMPLETE SPINAL CORD INJURY (ASIA D), Able Bodied
Examining the Effect of Acute Intermittent Hypoxia on Serum Blood Proteins and Lower Limb Function
The goal of this study is to clarify mechanisms of acute intermittent hypoxia and to examine the effect on lower limb function in persons with chronic, incomplete spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT06906536
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Neuromuscular Function, Athletic Performance Enhancement
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Neuromuscular Function and Performance in Artistic Jump Rope Athletes
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate whether blood flow restriction training can improve physical function and sports performance in artistic jump rope athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07750977
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Training, Conventional Artistic Jump Rope Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Healthy
Does Passive Spinal Mobilization Improve Lower Limbs Strength and Function
Previous studies have shown that peripheral muscles weakness or inhibition is related to spinal disorders. Passive mobilization and manipulation are likely to reverse such muscle weakness.
- Trial name
- NCT02523508
- Testing
- Experimental group, Control group
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Sarcoma
Assessment of the Functional Outcome and Quality of Life in Sarcoma Patients
Primary bone and soft tissue sarcomas are an exceptionally rare form of cancer, collectively accounting for only 1% of all malignancies diagnosed.
- Trial name
- QOLSarcoma (NCT05051059)
- Testing
- Functional outcome, Health related quality of life (HRQoL) assessment
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Patella-Dislocation
Functional Surface Electromyogram of Knee Extensors in Healthy Humans and Patients With Patella-dislocation.
The activation of the knee extensors in adults after patella dislocation. The kneecap can dislocate due to an accident or also only due to an interior turn in the stretched knee joint out of its sliding bearing. E.
- Trial name
- NCT00288847
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
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
Haemodynamic Physiology
Electrical Stimulation of the Muscle Pumps of the Leg
The most efficient way of electrically stimulating the calf muscles has not been identified. The investigators aim to investigate this using a matrix of electrical parameters, and measuring the outcome with vascular ultrasound of…
- Trial name
- Muscle Pump (NCT02532556)
- Testing
- Electrical stimulation (Digitimer)
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Physical Activity, Exercise
Comparison of the Effects of Two Different Exercise Programs in Office Workers
The aim of our study is to compare the effects of functional exercises and posture exercises on lower extremity functions, posture and physical activity in office workers.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Exercise, Office Worker, Lower Extremity Function
- Trial name
- NCT04726462
- Testing
- Functional exercises, Posture exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Association Between Extremity Muscle Strength and Functional Outcomes in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether upper and lower extremity muscle strength is a factor in activity, participation and quality of life parameters in school-age children with CP and to reveal the difference in upper…
- Trial name
- NCT07448207
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Ankle Sprains, Motor Coordination or Function; Developmental Disorder
Project Hypnos: The Impact of a Brief Hypnosis Intervention on Single-limb Dynamic Balance in People With Chronic Ankle Instability
This study will determine the relationship of one's self-reported awareness of their body and their ankle motor control for people with chronic ankle instability.
- Trial name
- NCT06390072
- Testing
- Self-Hypnosis, Ankle Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio University
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Comparative Effects of Clamshells and Frog Pump Exercises
Iliotibial band syndrome is where a tendon called iliotibial band gets irritated or swollen from rubbing against hip or knee when it gets too tensed.
- Trial name
- NCT05973708
- Testing
- Clamshell Exercise, Frog pump exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Football Players
Bulgarian Squat in the Improvement of Asymmetries of Lower Limbs in Soccer Players
1541/5000 The aim of the Bulgarian squat is to improve the hamstring strength and the stability of the knees, thus reducing asymmetries in the lower limbs.
- Trial name
- NCT04285593
- Testing
- Bulgarian squats
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
Physical Fatigue, Return to Sport
The Effect of Physical Fatigue on Lower Limb Functional Performance Tests in a Healthy Population
The main objective of this project is: 1. To assess the influence of physical fatigue on a return-to-play test battery in a healthy population. In a later stage, these experiments could be carried out in a clinical context (e.g.
- Conditions
- Physical Fatigue, Return to Sport, Injury Prevention, Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT04029935
- Testing
- Physical Fatigue, Control
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Functional Balance, Mobility Limitation
Adolescent Elite Athletes: Trunk Mobility, Lower Extremity Flexibility, and Functional Balance Across Sports
This cross-sectional observational study compared trunk mobility, hamstring flexibility, and dynamic functional balance performance among elite male adolescent athletes aged 15-17 years from different sports branches, including…
- Conditions
- Functional Balance, Mobility Limitation, Lower Extremity Problem
- Trial name
- TEF-BALANCE (NCT07395947)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Ankle Sprains
Effect of Mobilization in Conjunction With Exercise in Participants With a History of Chronic Ankle Instability
Our purpose is to examine the combined effects of thrust mobilization of the ankle joints in conjunction with a six-week rehabilitation program on functional performance in subjects reporting chronic ankle instability (CAI).
- Trial name
- NCT03428620
- Testing
- High Velocity Low Amplitude mobilization, Exercise protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shenandoah University
Clubfoot
Functional Assessment in Children With Clubfoot
The aim of this study was to determine ankle-foot characteristics, load distribution on foot, balance-proprioception, functional activity skills, disability and quality of life levels in children treated with Ponseti's method…
- Trial name
- NCT05456737
- Testing
- assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Peripheral Artery Disease
Vorapaxar and Lower Extremity Bypass Grafts
There are no medical therapies indicated for reduction of limb ischemic events. Studies of dual-antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel versus aspirin alone (CASPAR) as well as studies of systemic anticoagulation (WAVE)…
- Trial name
- NCT02975583
- Testing
- Vorapaxar
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Flexible Flatfoot
Neuromuscular Study to Assess Foot Intrinsic Muscles
The purposes of these studies are to investigate: Differences in abductor hallucis muscles'EMG activities during different postural tasks between individuals with normal foot alignment and functional flat foot.
- Trial name
- NCT03154853
- Testing
- Behavioral: short foot exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Trauma
Investigating Outcomes of Lower Limb Trauma
This is an observational study, which aims to firstly develop a sensor-based objective mobility assessment. This will then be used to profile and compare the outcomes of patients who undergo amputation with those who have limb…
- Trial name
- NCT01691950
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Pain, Acute, Pain, Chronic
Evaluation of the Effect of a Food Supplement Based on Hydrolyzed Collagen on Joint Function.
This clinical study evaluates the effect of taking a hydrolyzed collagen-based supplement on pain, function and quality of life in a moderately physically active population.
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute, Pain, Chronic, Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee Injuries
- Trial name
- COLART (NCT05917925)
- Testing
- COLLAGEN (COL)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Francisco Javier Martínez Noguera