Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Function
Hip Fractures, Femoral Neck Fractures
How TENS Affects Pain, Medication Use, and Muscle Function in Older Adults With Hip Fractures
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) can reduce perioperative pain in older adults with hip fractures.
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Femoral Neck Fractures, Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture
- Trial name
- TENS-HIP (NCT07567339)
- Testing
- Active Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of the Sinos Valley
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
Knee Discomfort
Hold-relax and Muscle Energy Techniques in Patients With Post-traumatic Knee Stiffness
The study was conducted to compare the effects of hold-relax and muscle energy technique on pain, range of motion an lower extremity function in patients with post-traumatic knee stiffness.
- Trial name
- NCT07438561
- Testing
- Hold-Relax Technique, Muscle Energy Technique, Standard Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
ACL Injury
Association Between Neuromuscular Parameters and Functional Assessment After ACL Reconstruction
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is common in athletes aged 18 to 35. ACL reconstruction (ACLR) aims to restore knee stability in the process of returning to sports.
- Trial name
- KASTLAB (NCT06524869)
- Testing
- Isokinetic neuromuscular assessment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Dry Needling and Functional Improvement
Dry Needling (DN) is a skilled intervention that uses acupuncture filiform needles that are inserted into myofascial trigger points or other tissues underneath the skin.
- Trial name
- DN (NCT02838394)
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham Young University
Rupture of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Quadriceps Function Prior to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Patients who are diagnosed with an isolated tear of the anterior cruciate ligament and scheduled for arthroscopic reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft will be recruited to participate.
- Trial name
- NCT00971451
- Testing
- cryotherapy, TENS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Cerebral Palsy
Effects of Stationary Cycling and Progressive Functional Training in Cerebral Palsy Children
Cerebral palsy is not a progressive disease but movement problem and musculoskeletal disorders in cerebral palsy change with time.
- Trial name
- NCT06198153
- Testing
- Stationary Cycling, Progressive Functional Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International 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
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
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
Brain Injuries, Brain Injuries, Traumatic
Visual Feedback in Lower Limb Rehabilitation
Severe Acquired Brain Injury (sABI) is defined as "an encephalic impairment that occurs after birth and is not related to a congenital or degenerative disease.
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Brain Injuries, Vascular
- Trial name
- NCT05179330
- Testing
- OMEGO®
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Muscle Atrophy, Cachexia
Vitamin K2 Supplements for Muscle Recovery
Ankle injury is one of the most common injuries which can have long term consequences. Ankle immobilization is often applied for up to six weeks to ensure healing of the soft tissue and fractured bones after such an injury.
- Trial name
- Recovery (NCT05161975)
- Testing
- Vitamin K2
- Where
- 2 sites in Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lithuanian Sports University
Stroke
Comparative Effects of PNF and mCIMT on Lower Limb Function in Patient With Stroke
Stroke, which is frequently characterized by weakness, poor balance, and decreased mobility that impede independence in everyday activities, has been identified as a major cause of long-term impairment globally.
- Trial name
- NCT07331714
- Testing
- PNF, mCIMT
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Lower Limb Amputation
Outcome Measures for Lower Limb Amputees - A Rehabilitation 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
- NCT01946321
- Testing
- Post-amputation functional rehabilitation (normal clinical practice)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Margaret University
Ulcer, Leg, Heal Wound
Wound Dressing With Moisture Sensor
Explorative study of function of a moisture sensor on top of a superabsorbent wound dressing on exuding leg ulcers.
- Trial name
- NCT03468816
- Testing
- Sensor activation (on DryMax Extra Soft)
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Vårdcentralen Åby
Flatfoot
The Effects of 12-week Custom-made Orthotic Intervention on the Structure and Function of the Foot of Healthy Young Adults During Gait Termination
The purpose of this study is to explore the long-term effects that orthotics imposes on the structure and function of the foot. The objectives of the study are to determine if the use of custom-made foot orthotics (CFO) cause…
- Trial name
- NCT02957812
- Testing
- Custom-made Foot Orthotics (CFO)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wilfrid Laurier University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Electrical Stimulation and Eccentric Exercise for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Quadriceps muscle weakness is a common consequence of ACL injury. This muscle weakness is considered to result from neural inhibition preventing full muscle contraction and is referred to as arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI).
- Trial name
- NCT01555567
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation, Eccentric Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Comparative Evaluation of Functional Results and Survival Rate of Peroneus Longus Tendon - PLT and Hamstring Tendon - HT Used for Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
Comparative evaluation of functional results and survival rate of peroneus longus tendon - PLT and hamstring tendon - HT used for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament.
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear, Knee Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT05579067
- Testing
- ACL Reconstruction using an autograph of the peroneus longus tendon, folded twice., ACL Reconstruction using an autograph of Hamstrings muscle tendons.
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- eMKa MED Medical Center
Plantar Fascitis
Investigation of the Efficacy of Myofascial Chain Release Techniques on Plantar Fasciitis
The primary aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of Myofascial Chain Release Techniques on pain, functional limitation and quality of life in patients with Plantar Fasciitis.
- Trial name
- NCT05479500
- Testing
- Myofascial Chain Release Techniques, Local Release Techniques
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medeniyet University
Cerebral Palsy
Lower Extremity Functional Training (LIFT) on Gross Motor Function and Gait in Children With Spastic CP
Cerebral Palsy is a developmental disorder caused by damage to the brain before, during or after birth. Spastic Cerebral Palsy is one of the most common types of cerebral Palsy. It affects about 80% of cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- LIFT (NCT05460936)
- Testing
- Lower Extremity Functional Training, conventional physical therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University