Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Function
Healthy
The Magnitude of Inter-limb Asymmetry and Its Assocation with Inter-limb Asymmetry in Distance Runners and Non-runners
Distance running is one of the most popular and most accessible ways to engage in physical activity. Although distance running offers numerous health-related benefits and protects against noncommunicable diseases (e.g., type 2…
- Trial name
- ASYMRUN (NCT06808399)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Athletic Injuries, Knee Injuries
Analysis of Balance and Functional Hop Tests in Athletes With Lower Extremity Injuries by Dual Task Study
Functional Hop tests and balance measurements are frequently used to decide on returning to sports after lower extremity injuries.
- Conditions
- Athletic Injuries, Knee Injuries, Ankle Injuries, Hip Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT05484778
- Testing
- Dual tasking paradigm
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Flexible Flatfoot
High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Therapy Combined With Foot Core Training for Pronated Foot
The objective of this trial is to assess the effects of high-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy combined with foot core training targeting the intrinsic foot muscles on plantar load, static foot posture, intrinsic foot…
- Trial name
- NCT06401954
- Testing
- High-intensity focused electromagnetic therapy, Foot core training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Leg Length Discrepancy, Scoliosis
Influence of Leg Length Discrepancy on the Spinal Shape and Biomechanics in Functional and Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients
The purposes of this study are to use motion analysis techniques to study the biomechanical interactions between the spine and the lower limbs in scoliosis patients with or without leg length discrepancy (LLD) during activity; to…
- Trial name
- NCT00155545
- Testing
- Motion analysis of patients
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Accidental Falls
Training Improves Balance Control
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a group-based functional and specific balance training program on balance function in healthy older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01547988
- Testing
- Balance Training Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Muscle Fatigue, Functional Electrical Stimulation
Recumbent Cycling and Functional Electrical Stimulation for Lower Limb Rehabilitation
This study evaluates two different control strategies for a rehabilitation device that combines recumbent leg-cycling with functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the quadriceps muscle.
- Conditions
- Muscle Fatigue, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- BiciFES (NCT07873424)
- Testing
- Fatigue-Feedback FES Control Strategy, Standard FES Control Strategy
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Council of Scientific and Technical Research, Argentina
Neuromuscular Performance, Balance and Function
Immediate and Delayed Effects of Kinesio Taping on the Neuromuscular Performance
The purpose of this study is analyze the immediate and late effects of the application of KT in neuromuscular performance of the quadriceps in postural balance and function of the lower limb of healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- IDEKTNP (NCT02431910)
- Testing
- Functional elastic tape
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Pes Planus, Diaphragm Issues
The Relationship Between Pes Planus, Diaphragm, Postural Control, and Plantar Pressure
Our primary aim is to compare diaphragm function (resting thickness, activity/resting thickness ratio indicating contractility), postural control, and plantar pressure between individuals with pes planus and healthy controls…
- Conditions
- Pes Planus, Diaphragm Issues, Plantar Pressure, Postural Control
- Trial name
- NCT06491212
- Testing
- Determination of Foot Deformity Level, Foot Function Index, UFAA-International Physical Activity Questionnaire
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Fracture of Femur
Outcomes of Hemiarthroplasty Versus Cephalo-medullary Fixation to Treat Unstable Intertrochanteric Femoral Fractures
Comparing functional outcomes of hemiarthroplasty (prosthetic joint) versus cephalo-medullary fixation ( proximal femoral intramedullary nail) in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures (proximal femur…
- Trial name
- NCT05134805
- Testing
- Bipolar hemiarthroplasty , proximal femoral nail
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Clinical and Functional Outcomes After ACL Reconstruction Versus Primary Repair
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the primary structure responsible for controlling anterior-posterior translation and rotational stability of the knee joint.
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Isokinetic Test
- Trial name
- NCT07318272
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Prefrontal Hemodynamics, Muscle Strength
Lower Limb Strength and Power as Predictors of Brain Blood Flow During Exercise
This study aims to investigate the predictive value of lower limb muscle strength and explosive power on exercise-induced prefrontal hemodynamic responses.
- Conditions
- Prefrontal Hemodynamics, Muscle Strength, Physical Performance
- Trial name
- LLSPP (NCT07575802)
- Testing
- Standardized Lower-Limb Physical Performance Assessment and Aerobic Exercise Task
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 256 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lincoln University College
Cerebral Palsy, Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Effects of HABIT-ILE in Adults with Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to evaluate the effects of intensive Hand and Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremities (HABIT-ILE) in improving body structure, function, daily activities, and…
- Trial name
- NCT06767930
- Testing
- Hand and Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremities, Conventional intervention
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
Neuromuscular Diseases
Controlled Study of Upper and Lower Limb Movements in Patients Patients with Pathologies That Have an Impact on Ambulation or Motor Function
The main aim of the study is to validate the algorithms developed to analyze the signals from the various sensors contained in the magneto-inertial control units and reconstruct upper and lower limb movements under different…
- Trial name
- NCT06439823
- Testing
- ActiMyo®/Syde®
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laurent Servais
Tibial Fracture
Criteria-Based Rehabilitation After Tibial Fracture Fixation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of a criteria-based progressive loading and functional rehabilitation program compared with usual physiotherapy in adults following surgical fixation of traumatic…
- Trial name
- NCT07810478
- Testing
- Criteria-Based Progressive Loading and Functional Rehabilitation Program
- Where
- Palestinian Territories
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Sports
Comparison Between Blood Flow Resistance and Slow Motion Strength Training in Wrestlers
The sport of wrestling poses several challenges for strength and conditioning addressed by designing a resistance training program to meet these requirements.
- Trial name
- NCT06027138
- Testing
- blood flow resistance training, slow motion strength training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Healthy Adult Male, Healthy Adult Females
Investigating Sex Differences in Mitochondrial Function and Leg Blood Flow During Exercise
This study will compare mitochondrial function and leg blood flow during exercise in healthy endurance-trained females and males aged 19-35.
- Trial name
- MITOP (NCT07866651)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Kinesiophobia, Ankle Sprains
The Effect of Balance Training Following STARS on Postural Control
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is defined as the symptoms continuing 12 months after the first sprain and the functional and/or mechanical instability reported by the individual.
- Conditions
- Kinesiophobia, Ankle Sprains, Sensory Deficit, Ankle Instability
- Trial name
- NCT05602233
- Testing
- Exercise, STARS (Sensory-Targeted Ankle Rehabilitation Strategies)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
ACL Injury, ACL Reconstruction
Comparative Effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction With or Without Total Motion Release in ACL Rehabilitation
The aim of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of combined Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) and Total Motion Release (TMR) versus BFR alone in the restoration of muscular strength, balance and knee functionality in…
- Trial name
- BFR-TMR-ACL (NCT07589309)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction, Total Motion Release
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Green International University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Cartilage Injury and Remodeling After ACL Rupture and Reconstruction: Functional Imaging and Biomarkers
The proposed study will establish novel relationships between intra-articular MSC recruitment, synovial inflammation, biomarkers of cartilage degeneration and joint inflammation, clinical patient factors, and downstream…
- Trial name
- NCT04970706
- Testing
- ACL reconstruction
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Weakness, Muscle, Muscle Weakness
Short Term Immobilization of the Lower Limb
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of one week of knee-joint immobilization on muscle size, strength, neuromuscular function, and brain function.
- Conditions
- Weakness, Muscle, Muscle Weakness, Muscle Loss, Muscle Atrophy
- Trial name
- STILL (NCT05072652)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Action Observation + Mental Imagery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida