Clinical trials: Orthoses
Stroke
Mobility Training Using a Bionic Knee Orthosis in Patients Chronic Post-Stroke: A Case Series
This pilot study examined the effect of task-oriented mobility training in three persons chronic post-stroke using a novel, wearable, mobile intention-based robotic orthosis (Tibion Bionic Leg).
- Trial name
- NCT01499862
- Testing
- Tibion Bionic Leg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Tibion Bionics, Inc.
Low Back Pain
Comparison of Extensible and Inextensible Lumbosacral Orthoses for Lower Back Pain
This study is designed to discern if the use of a lumbosacral orthesis (LSO, also call a back support) improves the short-term outcome of lower back pain.
- Trial name
- LSO LBP (NCT01933399)
- Testing
- Inextensible LSO (stiff back support), Extensible LSO, a back support that is flexible, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Arthropathy of Ankle or Foot
Evaluation of Software Generated Customized Foot Orthoses
The purpose of this study is to determine whether custom-made foot orthoses generate a significant decrease in the perception of pain among individuals with foot pain and/or ankle pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05462912
- Testing
- custom foot orthotic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Back Pain Lower Back Chronic
Efficacy of Foot Orthotics in Veterans With Chronic Lower Back Pain
A randomized sham controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of the use of custom foot orthotics in veterans suffering from chronic lower back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01865539
- Testing
- Custom Foot Orthotic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Canandaigua VA Medical Center
Cerebral Palsy
Testing an Adjustable Ankle Orthosis During Walking in Cerebral Palsy
This study seeks to determine how an adjustable stiffness ankle braces affects walking performance and biomechanics in cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT06262191
- Testing
- Differential and adjustable stiffness AFO (DAS-AFO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Northern Arizona University
Stroke
MyHand: An Active Hand Orthosis for Stroke Patients
This study seeks to explore the efficacy of several control mechanisms for the device and the impact of a device training program on its utility as a neuroprosthetic and training tool for upper limb recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT03767894
- Testing
- EMG Band, Shoulder harness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Ankle Osteoarthritis, Healthy Ankles
Do Rocker Bottom Shoes and Ankle-Foot Orthoses Reduce Pain and Improve Mobility for Ankle Osteoarthritis Patients
Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful, progressive condition that can severely limit physical activity and reduce quality of life.
- Trial name
- RB/AFO (NCT03524729)
- Testing
- Rocker bottom shoe, Ankle foot orthosis, Standard walking shoe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke, Hemiplegia
Functional Electrical Stimulation for Footdrop in Hemiparesis
The objective of this research is to determine if electrical stimulation can improve the strength and coordination of the lower limb muscles, and the walking ability of stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT00148343
- Testing
- Odstock Dropped-Foot Stimulator (ODFS), Conventional Standard of Care, Traditional Physical Therapy Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Lower Extremity Pain of a Mechanical Origin
Custom Molded Foot Orthoses Effect on Foot Kinematics and Lower Extremity Electromyography During Walking and Running.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of two types of in-shoe custom made orthotics in altering the motion of the foot and muscle activity of select muscles of the lower leg in individuals experiencing…
- Trial name
- SOLE (NCT02143947)
- Testing
- Maximal Arch Subtalar Stabilization, Full Contact Orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quinnipiac University
Prostheses, Upper Limb Amputation Below Elbow
Wireless Prosthetic Control Effectiveness Study
The goal of this proposed project is to evaluate the effectiveness of our novel wireless electrode system, which the investigators refer to as the Asterisk system, on transradial prosthesis users.
- Trial name
- NCT06821412
- Testing
- ASTERISK System, Wired Configuration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Chronic Low Back Pain, Foot Pronation
Effect Mechanism of Custom-made Foot Orthoses in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Excessive foot pronation has been recognized as being linked to chronic low back pain (CLBP). The use of compensating custom-made foot orthoses has not been entirely explored as an effective therapy for CLBP Objective: to…
- Trial name
- NCT03996980
- Testing
- Custom-made foot orthoses Versus a flat insole
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Osteoporosis
Foot Orthoses and Elderly Women With Osteoporosis
The objective of this study was to determine if foot orthoses are effective in improving balance, pain and disability in elderly women with osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01508169
- Testing
- Foot orthosis (Orthotics Unit of the Clinical Hospital of UNICAMP)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Foot Injuries and Disorders
Ankle Foot Orthosis Comparative Effect
The proposed effort is designed to support evidence-based practice and optimal care by evaluating how the form, fit and function of two commercially available carbon fiber custom fit braces (Orthoses) influences outcomes…
- Trial name
- AFOCE (NCT03901053)
- Testing
- Reaktiv AFO, PhatBrace AFO
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Jason Wilken
Cerebral Palsy, Postural; Defect
The Effect of Dynamic Elastomeric Fabric Orthosis (DEFO) on Sitting Balance and Gross Manuel Dexterity in Cerebral Palsy
To evaluate the effects and feasibility of lycra based compression garment called Stabilizing Pressure Input Orthosis (SPIO) vest on posture and balance during sitting and gross manuel dexterity, parent satisfaction with the…
- Trial name
- NCT03191552
- Testing
- SPIO, conventional exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Stroke
Active Limb Orthosis for Home-Use Stroke Hemiparetic Gait Rehabilitation
The objective of this research is to test a passive shoe to correct gait in individuals with asymmetric walking patterns. This will be done in a clinic and within their own home.
- Trial name
- NCT03649217
- Testing
- wearing the iStride device
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Adult ALL, Healthy
Heel Wedges and Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthoses to Control Knee Biomechanics
The proposed study evaluates the effect of medial and lateral wedges and carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) on lower limb forces and motion during walking.
- Trial name
- CDOKNEEpilot (NCT05209360)
- Testing
- Medial or Lateral Wedge, Carbon Fiber Custom Dynamic Orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic
Observe the Effects of the Serkel Cranial Remolding Orthosis on Infants With Deformational Plagiocephaly
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of a specific brand of cranial remolding orthosis (a custom made helmet), which is new to the United States market
- Trial name
- NCT06831513
- Testing
- Serkel 3D CRO
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Down Syndrome
Treadmill Training and Orthotic Use in Infants With Down Syndrome
This study determines the effect of orthotic use in combination with treadmill training on the development of gross motor skills and walking onset in infants with Down syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00825175
- Testing
- Treadmill Training, Supramalleolar Orthoses
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Lower Limb Amputation, Drop Foot
Evaluating Mobility Interventions in the Real World
This study is intended to test the comparative biomechanical benefits of different lower-limb prostheses and orthoses using data collected over extended periods of everyday life using wearable sensors.
- Trial name
- NCT04275973
- Testing
- Lower limb prostheses, Orthoses for Drop-foot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Peripheral Artery Disease
Ankle-foot Orthoses for Peripheral Artery Disease
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of an ankle foot orthoses (AFO) on the primary outcome of peak walking time (PWT) in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD).
- Trial name
- NCT02280200
- Testing
- AFO to improve outcomes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota