Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Function
Ankle Fracture, Rehabilitation
Bracing After Ankle Fracture
Ankle fractures are common, debilitating and usually treated with immobilisation using a foot-ankle brace (walker). Emerging evidence suggests that a less restrictive brace may reduce recovery time without increasing the risk of…
- Conditions
- Ankle Fracture, Rehabilitation, Recovery
- Trial name
- BAF (NCT07163091)
- Testing
- ankel stirrup, Foot-ankel brace (walker)
- Where
- 16 sites in Denmark, Faroe Islands
- Volunteers
- 1,400 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Analyzing the Effect of Trunk Training on Limbs in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this study is to analyze if trunk training has effects on trunk, upper, lower extremity motor functions in children with spastic Cerebral Palsy.
- Trial name
- FTT (NCT02643160)
- Testing
- Functional Trunk Training
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
Effect of Functional Strength Training of Hip Abductors in Runners With Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
This study will be the first project to investigate the effect of functional strength training of hip abductors on pain, function, hip, and knee kinematics including contra-lateral pelvic drop angle (hip frontal plane projection…
- Trial name
- MTSS (NCT05637476)
- Testing
- Functional strength training of hip abductors, A selected physical therapy exercise program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease
Effects of Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) on Leg Blood Flow and Exercise Capacity in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
Nitric oxide has been shown to be an important regulator within the cardiovascular system, responsible for regulation of blood flow, blood pressure and vascular growth.
- Trial name
- NCT03493412
- Testing
- Sapropterin Dihydrochloride (BH4, tetrahydrobiopterin)
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Task-Oriented Training Versus High-Intensity Gait Training in People With Chronic Stroke
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of high-repetition task-oriented training and high-intensity gait training on walking capacity and functional mobility in individuals with chronic stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiplegia, Chronic Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT07725211
- Testing
- Neurodevelopmental Treatment, High-Repetition Task-Oriented Training, High-Intensity Gait Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Spinal Cord Injury
This study is a single blinded prospective randomized monocentric study examining the effectiveness of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation paired with rehabilitation and low frequency/antidromic stimulation of the…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases, Nervous System Diseases, Trauma, Nervous System
- Trial name
- taVNS (NCT05852379)
- Testing
- active taVNS
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Possover International Medical Center AG
Stroke
Constraint Induced Movement Therapy and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Lower Limb Motor Function
Stroke, described as a neurological deficit caused by the interruption of cerebral blood flow, is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity throughout the world.
- Trial name
- NCT05191524
- Testing
- Constrained induced movement, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular facilitation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Efficacy of Preoperative Re-education on Patients With an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACR) rupture is a common lesion of sportsmen that leads to functional deficits which are difficult to overcome.
- Trial name
- PRELIG (NCT02505659)
- Testing
- Preoperative re-education
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Bracing and Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament for Efficacy Trial
Several attempts have been made to reduce these failure rates and improve return to sports rates in high-risk populations, and one of these approaches has been postoperative bracing.
- Trial name
- BRACE (NCT06942754)
- Testing
- post-surgical functional bracing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Gait Rehabilitation
Feasibility and Effectiveness of Goal Driven Extended Reality for Lower Limb Rehabilitation
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of incorporating Extended Reality (XR) into the treatment of patients undergoing Lower Limb Rehabilitation (LLR) using the Vector Gait and Safety…
- Trial name
- NCT07043101
- Testing
- Extended Reality based Gait Rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University at Albany
Hip Fractures
Anterior vs Posterior Approach for Hip Hemiarthroplasty
Randomized trial to evaluate the role of the anterior vs posterior approach regarding hemiarthroplasty of the hip. The Investigators' hypothesis is that the muscle sparing anterior approach may result in improved function in the…
- Trial name
- NCT04957251
- Testing
- anterior approach to the hip, posterior approach to the hip
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mount Carmel Health System
Cerebral Palsy
Functional Effects and Impact on Motor Neuronal Activity of Early and Intensive Motrice (Hand and Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremities: HABIT-ILE) Reeducation in Children With Pre-school Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
One of the urgent priorities in the field of pediatric neuro-rehabilitation is the development of efficient early motor interventions for children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Trial name
- MOOV (NCT04362800)
- Testing
- MRI, Electro-Encephalography-High Density, 3D and EMG analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Ankle Fractures
Post Operative Quality of Life and Pain in Ankle Fractures: Cast Versus Functional Treatment
Rationale: Ankle fractures are common traumatic lesions. In order to restore the anatomical situation of the ankle joint to prevent posttraumatic arthritis, these fractures often need surgical treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT02823275
- Testing
- Functional mobilisation, Short term plaster cast fixation
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Rijnstate Hospital
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Acute Effects of Strengthening Lower Limbs Operated by Total Knee Arthroplasty
Knee osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disease and one of the leading causes of disability among adults, resulting in irreversible damage to articular cartilage and subchondral bone, osteophyte formation, joint pain and…
- Trial name
- AESLLKNEE (NCT05444400)
- Testing
- Strengthening, Conventional protocol
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), ASIA C and D Classification of SCI
Effect of Hybrid Functional Electrical Stimulation and Augmented Reality-Based Gait Training on Gait Parameters Among Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether combining Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) with Augmented Reality (AR)-based gait training can improve walking ability in individuals with incomplete spinal cord…
- Conditions
- Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), ASIA C and D Classification of SCI, Gait Dysfunction
- Trial name
- FES AR SCI (NCT07263581)
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Augmented Reality (AR), Conventional Overground Gait Training (COGT)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Vibration; Exposure, Rehabilitation
Effectiveness of Vibration Training on Functional Recovery and Mood State Among Patients With Acute Stroke
This study aims to exam the effectiveness of vibration training on muscle strength of lower limbs, functional recovery, and mood state among patients with acute stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT05462028
- Testing
- Vibration training, ergometer exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
Martial Arts, Body Building
Lower Limb Performance, Balance and Coordination Differences Between the Muay Thai Athletes and Recreational Bodybuilders
Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare balance, coordination and lower extremity functional performances of Muay Thai (MT) athletes and bodybuilders (BB).
- Conditions
- Martial Arts, Body Building, Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT04563312
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Functional Electrical Stimulation Mediated Neuroplasticity: Lower Extremity CCNMES in Stroke
This is a small pilot randomized controlled trial which will enroll both subacute (<6 mos) and chronic (>6 mos) stroke survivors with ankle dorsiflexion weakness.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Footdrop
- Trial name
- NCT02199795
- Testing
- Contralaterally Controlled Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Cyclic Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Patella, Joint Instability
Development of a Test Battery for Measurement of Knee Function in Patients With Patellar Instability
About six months after patella stabilizing surgery postoperative restrictions are commonly lifted and patients may consider whether a return to activity/sports is feasible.
- Conditions
- Patella, Joint Instability, Patellofemoral Joint Dislocation
- Trial name
- NCT05119088
- Testing
- Return to Sport testbattery
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital
Cauda Equina Syndrome, Functional Neurological Disorder
BLB Study Back or Leg Pain and Bladder Symptoms Study
The research focuses on Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) which describes damage to the nerves in the lower back which supply bladder, bowels, sexual function and the legs usually from slipped discs in the spine.
- Trial name
- BLB (NCT03325374)
- Testing
- Questionnaires and examination
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh