Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Function
Walking Aided by a Leg Brace in Stroke Subjects
Comparison of the Functional Walking Outcomes of Two Settings of a Commercially Available AFO in Adult Stroke Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how two different settings of a commercially available ankle foot brace affect how stroke patients walk.
- Trial name
- NCT02122783
- Testing
- ADR™ brace resistance, Conventional brace resistance (using hard stops)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Groin Strain
Comparative Effects of Copenhagen and Holmich Exercises in Hip Adductor
Groin pain that relates to the adductor muscle usually represents in the groin region specifically in superior internal thigh. Tears or strains may happen within the muscles itself, tears or strains mainly occurs at…
- Trial name
- NCT05970003
- Testing
- Copenhagen exercises, Holmich exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Elders
Turkish Version of Lower Extremity Functional Scale in Elders
This study was conducted in order to analyze the validity and reliability, and psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS-T) in elder adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05035329
- Testing
- Outcome measurements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Prosthesis, Lower Limb Amputation Knee
Clinical and Functional Assessment of Patients With Transfemoral Amputation Treated With Osteointegrated Implant
Limb amputation is a traumatic event that significantly reduces the ability to perform daily activities, impairs mobility, and lowers quality of life.
- Conditions
- Prosthesis, Lower Limb Amputation Knee, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower
- Trial name
- OSTEO-OUTCOME (NCT06737770)
- Testing
- osseointegrated surgery for transfemoral amputation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Stroke
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on the Risk of Falls and Lower Limb Function for Acute Stroke
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has shown promising results in the modulation of cortical excitability and the promotion of neuronal plasticity after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02422173
- Testing
- Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation, Cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation, Bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Paraíba
Postmenopausal, Knee Osteoarthritis
Comparative Effects Of Dynamic And Static Stretching In Postmenopausal Females With Knee Osteoarthritis
As the aging population continues to grow, there is a pressing need to explore effective interventions to alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis, particularly in postmenopausal women who may experience unique challenges.
- Trial name
- NCT06658327
- Testing
- Dynamic stretching, Static stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Diabetes
Changes of Endothelial Function Before and After DSA in Patients With Diabetes
Endothelial dysfunction is the early step of atherosclerosis. Therefore, the investigators hypothesize that digital subtraction angiography (DSA) can damage endothelial function.
- Trial name
- NCT01556984
- Testing
- DSA assay
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command
Smoking
Effect of Lower Limb Resistance Versus Endurance Training in Smokers
Patients was selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Experimental group was treated with Resistance training while control group received endurance training.
- Trial name
- NCT06674174
- Testing
- lower limb strength training, endurance training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Nerve Block
Continuous Femoral Nerve Blocks: Relative Effects of Basal Infusion and Bolus Doses on Sensory and Motor Function
This is a research study to determine if the way local anesthetic- or numbing medication- is delivered through a tiny tube next to the nerves that go to the thigh affects the strength and sensation in the thigh.
- Trial name
- NCT01144559
- Testing
- Continuous Infusion, Bolus Administered
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Ankle Sprains
Validation of the Identification of Functional Ankle Instability (IdFAI) in Italian
The purpose of the study is actually the translation, cultural adaptation and psychometric validation in the Italian Version of the Identification of Functional Ankle Instability (IdFAI) English Version for use in outpatient…
- Trial name
- IdFAI-I (NCT04516980)
- Testing
- Questionnaires administration
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Padova
Lower Limb Function, Lower Limb Burn
EFFECT OF PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES ON LOWER LIMB FUNCTIONS FOLLOWING PEDIATRIC BURN
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of plyometric exercise on improving lower limb function after a pediatric burn.
- Trial name
- PELLFPB (NCT06932913)
- Testing
- plyometric exercise, Plyometric exercise procedures:
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Functional and Self-reported Outcomes in Participants With a History of Musculoskeletal Knee Injury
Negative outcomes impact individuals with a history of ACL reconstruction (ACLR) despite completion of formal rehabilitation and clearance to return to physical activity (PA).
- Trial name
- NCT03617991
- Testing
- Exercise Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johanna M. Hoch
Achilles Tendinopathy
"NSAIDs in Acute Achilles Tendinopathy: Effect on Pain Control, Leg Stiffness and Functional Recovery in Athletes"
The purpose of this study is to evaluate etoricoxib efficacy in pain control, leg stiffness and functional recovery of patients suffering acute Achilles tendinopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT00792376
- Testing
- etoricoxib, diclofenac
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Argentine Tennis Association
Hip Fractures, Gait, Unsteady
Comparison of Sliding Hip Screw to Intra Medullary Nailing in the Treatment of Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture
Shortening of the abductor lever arm is a particular concern with the SHS, and the resultant biomechanical alterations may impair gait, including decreased cadence, gait speed and increased double support time on the injured…
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Gait, Unsteady, Function
- Trial name
- NCT03906032
- Testing
- TFNA IM Nail, Sliding hip screw
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Waterford
Stroke
Neural Correlates of Lower Extremity Motor Recovery in Stroke Patients: Longitudinal Diffusion Spectrum Imaging Studies
To investigate the relationship between the integrity of the white matter, including the corticospinal tracts and the corpus callosum, with the recovery of lower extremity function in patients with cerebral stroke at the subacute…
- Trial name
- NCT00407628
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Sciatica
Effectiveness of Oral Prednisone in Improving Physical Functioning and Decreasing Pain in People With Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition that causes a sharp, burning pain in the back, buttock, and leg. The condition is caused by injury to or compression of the sciatic nerve, which is located in the back of the leg.
- Trial name
- ACT FAST (NCT00668434)
- Testing
- Prednisone
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 269 people
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Gastrocnemius Tightness
The Effect of Physiotherapy on Lower Extremity Function and Gait in Children with Isolated Gastrocnemius Muscle Tightness
Since the gastrocnemius muscle crosses both joints, the joint kinematics of the ankle are affected by knee flexion. According to the Kendall \& McCreary assessment of normal joint motion angles, the generally accepted normal…
- Conditions
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics, Gastrocnemius Tightness, Pes Planovalgus
- Trial name
- NCT06678139
- Testing
- physiotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Morbid Obesity, Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Effects of Aerobic Dance Based Exercise Program After Surgery in Obeses Awating Bariatric Surgery
In this study, our primary aim is; investigate the effect of aerobic dance based exercise program on lower extremity functions (walking, stair stroke climbing, etc.) in obese individuals awaiting bariatric surgery.
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Exercise, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT04165811
- Testing
- Exercise treatment, Counselling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Lower Limb Amputation
Outcome Measures for Lower Limb Amputees - A Repeatability Study
During any period of rehabilitation it is important to select meaningful tests that; measure what you want, are responsive to changes in the patient's condition and, easy to use in the clinical settings.
- Trial name
- NCT01953939
- Testing
- Prosthetic Limb Users
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Margaret University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by Hamstring Graft With and Without Platelet-Rich Plasma
No local data exists regarding the outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by hamstring graft with and without platelet-rich plasma.
- Trial name
- NCT07269522
- Testing
- ACL reconstruction by hamstring graft with PRP, ACL reconstruction by hamstring graft
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Muhammad Aamir Latif