Clinical trials: Orthosis
SCI - Spinal Cord Injury
The Efficacy of Upper Extremity Wearable Robotic Orthosis on Improving Upper Extremity Motor Function and Activities of Daily Living in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
To evaluate the usefulness of an upper extremity (UE) assistive device, called (MyoPro) in improving upper extremity activities in people with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI)
- Trial name
- MyoMo in SCI (NCT04855812)
- Testing
- MyoMo, Myo-SB, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Stiffness
Pilot Study on The Effectiveness of Relative Motion Orthosis in Finger Motion
The purpose of this feasibility pilot study is to determine the effectiveness of Relative Motion Orthosis (RMO) in regaining finger range of motion compared to standard care in patients diagnosed with Proximal Interphalangeal…
- Trial name
- NCT06646029
- Testing
- RMO flexion orthosis (splint), Standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Plagiocephaly, Positional, Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic
Effectiveness of Ottobock Helmet Therapy in Infants With Plagiocephaly, Brachycephaly or Combination of Both
The objective of the research is to measure the effectiveness of the Ottobock helmet, an innovative 3D-printed cranial orthosis used to correct infant cranial positional deformation: plagiocephaly, brachycephaly or combination of…
- Conditions
- Plagiocephaly, Positional, Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic, Brachycephaly
- Trial name
- NCT05154175
- Testing
- Ottobock helmet
- Where
- 12 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 452 people
- Sponsor
- Otto Bock France SNC
Hand Injuries, Finger Fracture
Percutaneous Pinning vs Orthosis and Early Mobilization
This study aims at investigating if splinting and early mobilization is a better method, regarding range of motion, for treating fractures of the base phalanx of the fingers compared to surgery with pinning.
- Trial name
- POEM (NCT04561661)
- Testing
- Percutaneous pinning, Conservative treatment
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Stroke
Identifying the Optimal Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthosis Bending Stiffness for Individuals Post-Stroke
Ankle braces are commonly prescribed to individuals who have suffered a stroke to help their ankle joints work properly, which allows these individuals to walk better.
- Trial name
- NCT06304519
- Testing
- Dynamic ankle-foot orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Limb Salvage, Braces
The IM ABLE Study: A Study of Warriors & Veterans Following Neuromusculoskeletal Injury of the Lower Limb
The purpose of the IM ABLE(Injuries Managed with Advanced Bracing for Lower Extremities) study is to determine if advanced (ADV) ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) will enable users to achieve greater levels of physical and self-reported…
- Conditions
- Limb Salvage, Braces, Lower Extremity
- Trial name
- NCT03107728
- Testing
- Advanced orthotic brace, Conventional orthotic brace
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Low Back Pain
Duration of Spinal Manipulation Effects as Influenced by Orthotics
Purpose of study: To assess the effects of wearing custom orthotics as opposed to placebo foot inserts on the duration of chiropractic correction of spinal fixations and muscle imbalances using applied kinesiology techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT01704807
- Testing
- foot orthotics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Logan College of Chiropractic
Acquired Fixed Flexion Deformity of the Knee (Disorder)
Effects of Dynamic Splinting on Knee Flexion Angle After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
To evaluate the effects of a knee flexion Dynasplint orthosis on knee flexion angle after a total knee arthroplasty. Sixty participants, who underwent a total knee arthroplasty, were randomly assigned in two groups: control group…
- Trial name
- NCT02928835
- Testing
- Knee flexion Dynasplint orthosis
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Norte do Paraná
Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-Based Orthotics Prosthetics Practices
The main purpose of our research is; The aim of this study is to investigate the views of health professionals in the field of Orthotic Prosthesis in Turkey on Evidence-Based Orthotic Prosthesis Practices.
- Trial name
- NCT06175364
- Testing
- Health Professionals in the Field of Orthotics Prosthetics
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Cerebral Palsy, Congenital, Muscle Spasticity
Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Gait in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common neuromuscular disorder among children, resulting from a non-progressive injury during early brain development which leads to impairment of movement and posture.
- Trial name
- NCT02462018
- Testing
- WalkAide
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Osteoarthritis
Safety Study of Thumb Orthoses in Osteoarthritis in the Base of the Thumb (BTOA)
The prevalence of digital osteoarthritis varies according to whether a radiological or clinical definition is adopted. Interventions: Thumb orthoses to be worn at night and usual care vs usual care.
- Trial name
- NCT00350896
- Testing
- Thumb orthoses
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Scoliosis
The Idiopathic Scoliosis and Its Treatment (Orthopaedic and Surgery): Effect of the Severity, the Orthosis and the Arthrodesis on the Gait
The purposes of this study were as follows: 1) to compare locomotion parameters (kinematic, EMG, mechanical work and energy cost changes during walking in able-bodied subjects and AIS patients,2) to evaluate the effects of the…
- Trial name
- scoliosis (NCT00842218)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Stroke
An Exploratory Study of a Wearable Robotic Hand Orthosis
Upper limb deficits usually remain in 75% of the stroke survivors despite completing full rehabilitation. This is due to lack of effectiveness of rehabilitation and the degree of support and resources available.
- Trial name
- NCT06412237
- Testing
- RELab tenoexo
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Scoliosis; Adolescence, Pressure Area
The Effect Insoles on Functional Capacity With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using Spinal Orthosis
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis; by problem of stabilty causes postural changes, because of this reason patient with scoliosis needs to assesment by risk of balance.
- Conditions
- Scoliosis; Adolescence, Pressure Area, Scoliosis, Orthosis
- Trial name
- NCT05479695
- Testing
- Spinal Orthoses and Insoles, Spinal Orthoses
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Achilles Tendinopathy, Flatfoot
Orthotics and Achilles Load in Runners
Compare Customized arch support orthoses (CASO) and orthotic heel lift (HL) on the effect of ATL in recreational runners with pronated feet.
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendinopathy, Flatfoot, Sports Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04003870
- Testing
- CASO, HL
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- North District Hospital
Stroke
Electrical Stimulation and a Dynamic Orthosis for Stroke Recovery
Objective: To explore the effectiveness of a combined neuromuscular electrical stimulation (ES) and dynamic hand orthosis (DHO) regimen used with a small group of persons with chronic stroke in improving ability to perform daily…
- Trial name
- NCT02887872
- Testing
- Electrical stimulation-dynamic hand orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Stroke
Saeboflex Dynamic Hand Orthosis for Inpatient Rehabilitation Stroke Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine what the potential utility of the Functional Tone Management (F.T.M) Arm Training Program using the SaeboFlex in an inpatient stroke rehabiliation hospital
- Trial name
- NCT00485641
- Testing
- SaeboFlex Dynamic Hand Orthosis, Saebo F.T.M. Arm Training Program
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 222 people
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Muscle Spasticity
Bilateral Versus Unilateral Task Retraining Using the SaeboFlex Orthosis
A small, pilot study consisting of twelve participants with subacute (6-12 months post-stroke)and chronic stroke (1year+ post-stroke)living in and around Columbia area.
- Trial name
- NCT00893776
- Testing
- Task Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Diabetes, Diabetic Foot
10 Years Follow-up Study of Plantar Pressure, Kinetics and Kinematics in a Cohort of Patients Diagnosed With Diabetes
A combination of diabetes and neuropathy can cause an altered gait, increased tissue stiffness, limited joint mobility, muscle weakness, foot deformities, thus leading to excessive plantar pressure.
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Diabetic Foot, Plantar Ulcer, Neuropathy
- Trial name
- Diab10 (NCT04054076)
- Testing
- Prefabricated insoles, Soft custom-made insoles, Hard custom-made insoles
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Cerebral Palsy
Effectiveness Ankle-7 Orthosis VS HAFO Orthosis on Gait in Diplegic CPChildren
Ankle foot orthoses (AFO) are frequently used to improve locomotor skills of cerebral palsied children (CP) although the level of scientific evidence to support their use is still moderate.
- Trial name
- NCT03333434
- Testing
- Carbon Ankle Seven spring (A7 - Otto Bock, Germany), Hinged AFO
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS