Clinical trials: Wounds and Injuries, Ankles
Acute Pain
A Double-blind, Double-dummy, Multicenter, Randomized Study of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Valdecoxib 40 mg Versus Rofecoxib 50 mg in Treating the Symptoms of Ankle Sprain
The study compares valdecoxib 40 mg once daily vs. rofecoxib 50 mg one daily in treating the signs and symptoms of acute first- or second-degree ankle sprain.
- Trial name
- NCT00657449
- Testing
- valdecoxib, rofecoxib
- Where
- 8 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Arthralgia, Trouble Balancing
Even-Up to Minimize Secondary Site Pain For Ankle Fracture
Evaluating impact of use of Even-Up shoe wear device for patients treated in CAM boot walker for an ankle fracture. Randomized controlled trial, randomizing patients into control group with boot treatment only versus boot…
- Trial name
- NCT04164563
- Testing
- Even-Up
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Ankle Fractures, Surgery
Study of Re-operation Rate After Introduction of Evidence Based Algorithm for the Treatment of Ankle Fractures
There is a high incidence of re-operations after surgery for ankle fractures. According to the Danish Fracture Database (DFDB) the re-operation rate, excluding hardware removal, is almost 10%.
- Conditions
- Ankle Fractures, Surgery, Syndesmotic Injuries, Posterior Malleolus Fractures
- Trial name
- PRO-Malleol (NCT03107767)
- Testing
- PRO-malleol algorithm
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Hvidovre University Hospital
Ankle Sprains
Evaluation of the Recovery Experienced by Patients After an Ankle Sprain Treated in the Emergency Department of Nantes University Hospital
To evaluate the recovery experienced by patients with ankle sprains treated in the adult emergency department of Nantes University Hospital.
- Trial name
- ANKHEAL (NCT06657937)
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Foot Injuries and Disorders
SCANLOAD: The Effect of Limb Loading on Lower Limb Geometry
Orthotists currently use a range of weight bearing conditions when casting or scanning a patient's limb during the Ankle foot orthosis (AFO) fitting process.
- Trial name
- NCT04600102
- Testing
- Structure Sensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Prevention and Control
Effects of a Neuromuscular Training Ankle Preventive Program in Soccer Player
Objetive:To determine the effects of a functional ankle instability prevention neuromuscular training (PENMT) program compared to the conventional FIFA 11+ program on the occurrence of ankle sprains, flexibility, balance and…
- Trial name
- PENT (NCT05688930)
- Testing
- PENMT (Experimental Group), FIFA 11+ (Control Group)
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autónoma de Manizales, Colombia
Running, Wounds and Injuries
Effect of a Gait Retraining Intervention and a Minimalist Footwear Transition on Foot-ankle Strength, Running Economy and Injury in Endurance Runners.
The main aim is to determine whether a gait retraining intervention will improve the strength of the foot-ankle muscle, the running economy and reduce the injury incidence in a one-year follow-up study.
- Conditions
- Running, Wounds and Injuries, Oxygen Consumption
- Trial name
- NCT05499871
- Testing
- Gait retraining intervention, Transition to minimalist footwear.
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Liege
Intra-Articular Fractures
Effect of Early Saline Lavage on Synovial Fluid Composition Following Intra Articular Ankle Fractures
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of early, percutaneous, intra-articular saline lavage on the undiluted synovial fluid microenvironment during the acute phase following intra-articular fracture of the human…
- Trial name
- NCT05465382
- Testing
- Saline Lavage, No intra-articular saline lavage, Lidocaine - intra-articular injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Ankle Injuries
The Effects of Open Versus Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises on Ankle Joint Function
The goal of this Randomized clinical trial is to find the effects of open versus closed kinetic chain exercises on ankle joint function in athletes with chronic ankle instability.
- Trial name
- NCT05717426
- Testing
- Open chain exercises, Closed kinetic chain exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Sehat Medical Complex
Ankle Fractures
Efficacy and Clinical Feasibility of the Ankle Muscle Power (AMP) Program for Return to Duty After an Ankle Fracture
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two different standardized physical therapy rehabilitation programs on outcomes after an ankle fracture.
- Trial name
- AMP (NCT07173088)
- Testing
- Ankle Muscle Power (AMP) program, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Brian W. Noehren
Ankle Malleolus Fracture Bimalleolar, Fracture of Medial Malleolus
Non--operative Treatment of the Medial Malleolus in bi- and Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures
The purpose of this study was to determine if internal fixation of the medial malleolus is necessary following open reduction and internal fixation of the lateral and, if required, the posterior malleolus treating displaced bi-or…
- Conditions
- Ankle Malleolus Fracture Bimalleolar, Fracture of Medial Malleolus, Fracture of Ankle
- Trial name
- NCT01441817
- Testing
- Internal fixation
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Ankle Fractures
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Foot and Ankle Surgery
This is a pilot randomized controlled trial, wherein the intervention group will undergo NMES five days a week beginning three weeks postoperative and lasting for ten weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT06370325
- Testing
- VPOD Wireless Tens Unit, Physical Therapy, Biodex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Ankle Sprains
Efficacy of Kinesio Taping and Splinting in Ankle Sprain
Question:Does kinesiotaping(KT) reduce oedema, pain, disability and increase range of joint motion on patients with acute ankle ligament injuries? Design:Two-group, randomised, controlled trial with blinded assessors.
- Trial name
- NCT03634280
- Testing
- Kinesio taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Bilgi University
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Vacuum Therapy
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Surgical Wounds of the Foot and Ankle
Prophylactic use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) on surgical wounds following lower extremity orthopedic trauma to prevent infectious complications.
- Conditions
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Vacuum Therapy, Closed Incisions
- Trial name
- NEWTON (NCT02739191)
- Testing
- PICO, Smith & Nephew
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- J.C. Goslings
Ankle Injury, Plantar Pressure
Immediate Effects of the HVLA Talocrural Distraction Technique in Soccer Players
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effect of a high-speed, low-amplitude physiotherapy technique at the ankle level, when performed on amateur soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT06653491
- Testing
- high-speed, low-amplitude talocrural decompression technique and changes at the level of mobility and plantar pressure, simulated ankle technique
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Ankle Sprains
Development of Chronic Ankle Instability After Acute Ankle Sprain
The goal of this observational prospective cohort study is to determine key clinical predictors for chronic ankle instability and return to sports in patients who suffered an acute ankle sprain.
- Trial name
- NCT05637008
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 265 people
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Sprains and Strains, Pain
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Tramadol HCl/Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone Bitartrate/Acetaminophen and Placebo in Patients With Pain From an Ankle Sprain With a Partial Torn Ligament
The purpose of this study is to explore the pain-relieving effects and safety of two analgesic treatment regimens as compared to placebo in patients experiencing acute musculoskeletal pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00236535
- Volunteers
- 603 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Ankle Sprains, Lateral Ankle Sprain
Study of the AxisBoard Single-Leg Balance Board in Adults With Lateral Ankle Sprain
The goal of this study is to learn whether a 28-day home exercise program using the AxisBoard Single-Leg Balance Board improves ankle function in adults who are still having symptoms 6 weeks to 6 months after a lateral (outer)…
- Trial name
- NCT07860125
- Testing
- AxisBoard Single-Leg Balance Board
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- DITU Inc.
Sprain of Ankle
Use of Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy for Acute Ankle Sprains in the Emergency Department
This research study hopes to determine whether or not platelet rich plasma therapy improves healing time of moderate to severe ankle sprain in comparison to standard of care therapy.
- Trial name
- PRP (NCT01518335)
- Testing
- Platelet rich plasma injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Ankle Injury
Implementation of the Low Risk Ankle Rule
Ankle injuries are a very common injury in children. Each year approximately 35000 kids present to Ontario emergency departments (ED) with this problem.
- Trial name
- NCT00785876
- Testing
- LRAR Implementation
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children