Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Function
Drop Foot
Does Blood Vessel Vasodilation, Caused by Focal Infiltration of Lidocaine Cause Temporary Nerve Functional Recovery for Patients with Common Peroneal Nerve Injury or Entrapment: Testing the 'Phoenix Sign' Effect Between Lidocaine (a Common Local Anesthetic) and Papaverine, a Know Vasodilator
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare lidocaine without epinephrine to papaverine a known vasodilatory agent, in creating improved motor strength in patients with drop foot involving an entrapment of the Common Peroneal…
- Trial name
- NCT06637046
- Testing
- Diagnostic procedures, Lidocaine HCl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Stephen Barrett
Chronic Ankle Instability, Lateral Ankle Sprain
Fu's Subcutaneous Needling for Postacute Lateral Ankle Sprain and Prevention of Chronic Ankle Instability
Introduction: Fu's Subcutaneous Needling (FSN) is a new type of acupuncture treatment method based on the subcutaneous tissue sweeping technique, and it has been proven to have a good therapeutic effect on ankle sprain.
- Trial name
- NCT07161427
- Testing
- Fu's Subcutaneous Needling therapy, Ankle joint aids combined with exercise therapy
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Athletic Performance, Functional Movement
Functional Movement, Balance, and Strength in Professional and Amateur Soccer Players
This observational comparative study aims to evaluate differences in functional movement quality, dynamic balance, lower extremity muscle strength, and jumping performance between professional and amateur male soccer players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Functional Movement, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07702370
- Testing
- Physical Performance Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
Total Knee Arthroplasty, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Impact of Crutch Type on Gait and Functional Outcomes Post-knee Surgery
Study withdrawn
- Trial name
- NCT04258917
- Testing
- Study withdrawn
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower
Evaluation of Functionality of Amputees According to the Medicare Functional K Classification System
The aim of our study is; To evaluate the functionality of lower extremity unilateral amputees, to ensure that the results of the Medicare Functional K Classification System, which provides subjective data for the evaluator…
- Trial name
- NCT06293443
- Testing
- Lower extremity unilateral amputee
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Effects of Agility Training With and Without Foot Mobilization In Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is referred to as peripatellar or retro-patellar pain, which is characterized by alterations in the physical and biomechanical features of the patellofemoral joint.
- Trial name
- NCT06674707
- Testing
- Agility Training with Foot mobilization., Agility Training without Foot mobilization
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Osteoarthritis, Avascular Necrosis
Post-market Surveillance Study With the HYPERION Hip Endoprosthesis System in Defect Reconstruction
The study is a multi-center, prospective, non-controlled, consecutive cohort post market surveillance study. The objective of this study is to obtain survival and clinical outcome data on the Hyperion® system in primary and…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Avascular Necrosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Functional Deformities
- Trial name
- NCT03382665
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Knee Injuries
Optimized Loading Response by JOURNEY II BCS Knee Increases Daily Physical Activity and Functions
Smith \& Nephew's first edition of the Journey posterior stabilizing total knee arthroplasty was analyzed by the Center for Musculoskeletal Research in a past research study, and it was determined that subjects experienced more…
- Trial name
- NCT02335710
- Testing
- Journey II BCS TKA
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Hip Fractures, Sarcopenia
Feasibility of High Density Sit-to-stand Functional Resistance Training in Patients With Hip Fracture
The objective of this study is to examine if functional high-density, high-volume chair rise training is feasible for increasing lower extremity strength without causing excessive hip pain during execution in patients with hip…
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Sarcopenia, Fall Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05840315
- Testing
- Basic intervention and nutritional intervention, Sit-to-stand, Leg press
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Horsholm Municipality
Frail Elderly, Hip Fracture
Effects of Long-term Intensive Home-based Physiotherapy on Older People With an Operated Hip Fracture or Frailty (RCT).
Our objective is to study the effects of 12 months' intensive home-based physiotherapy (physical exercise) with 12 months' follow-up in two groups of older people: 1) those with an operated hip fracture (60+ y), and 2) those with…
- Trial name
- HIPFRA (NCT02305433)
- Testing
- Home-based physiotherapy (physical exercise)
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 421 people
- Sponsor
- South Karelia, Social and Health Care District
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Osteoarthritis
The present study has examined the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy along with conventional physical therapy on functional ability in grade IV knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT06181955
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, conventional physical therapy
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Function, Pain
Comparative Study on Surgical Approaches for Elderly Femoral Neck Fractures
A prospective controlled study was conducted to include patients who received hip replacement surgery for femoral neck fractures at the National Regional Trauma Center in Fujian Province from February 2023 to August 2024.
- Trial name
- NCT06760949
- Testing
- Direct anterior approach hemiarthroplasty, Posterior lateral approach hemiarthroplasty
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Fujian Provincial Hospital
Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke, Gait, Hemiplegic
Motor Imagery Technique on Lower Limb Function Among Stroke Patients.
To determine the effects of motor imagery technique on lower limb function among stroke patient. To determine the effects of motor imagery technique on lower limb spasticity among stroke patients.
- Conditions
- Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke, Gait, Hemiplegic, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT04707755
- Testing
- Motor imagery technique, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)
Effect of Scoliosis and Progressive Resistance Exercises on Clinical and Pulmonary Parameters in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a common spinal deformity that may affect physical function and pulmonary capacity during adolescence.
- Trial name
- SPRE-AIS (NCT07481279)
- Testing
- Scoliosis Exercises, Progressive Resistance Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Stroke
Effect of an Electromagnetic Trainer on Gait and Balance Recovery After Stroke
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an electromagnetic trainer in improving lower limb motor function, gait, and balance in patients after cerebral stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT07898657
- Testing
- Electromagnetic trainer, Standard medical rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in Kazakhstan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Karaganda Medical University
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Paralysis, Lower Limbs
Epidural Electrical Stimulation to Restore Standing and Walking in Patients With Chronic Paralysis Due to Spinal Cord Injury: A Study on Motor Recovery, Spasticity Reduction, and Quality of Life Improvement Through Neuromodulation and Intensive Rehabilitation
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a major cause of morbidity and disability worldwide, significantly impacting patients' quality of life and functional independence.
- Trial name
- EPISTIM-SCI (NCT06847295)
- Testing
- Epidural Electrical Stimulation (EES) using an implanted paddle lead and pulse generator combined with a 12-month intensive rehabilitation program.
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Athletic Performance; Neuromuscular Function; Lower-Limb Performance;Sanda
Combined Strength and Plyometric Training in Sanda Athletes
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of an 8-week combined strength and plyometric training program on lower-limb performance and neuromuscular function in male Sanda athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07617831
- Testing
- Strength Training, Combined Strength and Plyometric Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mingjie Hu
Hip Fracture
Better Hips- Better Function
The focus of this project are elderly people who have experienced hip fracture and need at least two weeks rehabilitation after discharge from hospital.
- Trial name
- NCT02815254
- Testing
- High intensity functional exercise, Low intensity functional exercise
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo Metropolitan University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Knee Injuries
Sensory Deficit Following ACL Reconstruction: PRF Pilot Study
Pilot, single-center, non-randomized, parallel-group clinical study designed to assess whether intraoperative application of autologous platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) at the bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) donor site reduces…
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Knee Injuries, Sensory Disorders, Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Autograft
- Trial name
- PRF-ACL (NCT07257666)
- Testing
- Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), Standard Closure (Control)
- Where
- Serbia
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- University of Belgrade
Tibial Plateau Fracture
Comparison of Functional Outcome Between Locking Plate Technique Versus Hybrid Ilizarov Technique in Patients With Schatzker Type V and VI Tibial Plateau Fractures
This comparative clinical study will evaluate and compare the functional outcomes of patients with Schatzker type V and VI tibial plateau fractures treated using either the locking plate technique or the hybrid Ilizarov…
- Trial name
- TPF (NCT07773402)
- Testing
- Hybrid Ilizarov Fixation, Locking Plate Fixation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Prof. Sajjad Hussain Goraya