Clinical trials: Wounds and Injuries, Ankles
Syndesmotic Injuries
Bilateral External Torque CT, a Novel Diagnostic Tool for Detection of Syndesmotic Insufficiency
Study population: the investigator set them sample size to 30 patients. Primary endpoint (concerning both study questions): is the applied torque measurement in Newton meters (maximum up to 7.5 Nm) up to the pain tolerance limit.
- Trial name
- NCT05625516
- Testing
- Bilateral external torque device
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Balgrist University Hospital
Osteoarthritis (OA), Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
Platelet Rich Plasma for Musculoskeletal Conditions
The primary purpose of this study is to follow patients with various musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions over a one-year follow-up period after receiving a platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection, assessing changes in their pain…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis (OA), Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee, Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Hip, Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Shoulder
- Trial name
- PRP for MSK (NCT07231471)
- Testing
- Platelet Rich Plasma Injection, Platelet Rich Plasma Preparation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder Injuries
Randomized Study of an Analgesic Device Enabling Local Anesthetic Delivery and Neuromodulation After Shoulder/Foot Surgery
Postoperative pain remains undertreated with inadequate analgesic options. Opioids have well-known limitations for both individuals and society; single-injection and continuous peripheral nerve blocks provide intense analgesia…
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder Injuries, Hallux Valgus, Ankle Arthropathy
- Trial name
- NCT07052721
- Testing
- Experimental Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Ankle Trauma, Education
Mnemonic for the Ottawa Ankle Rule
The purpose of this study is to evaluate wether the use of a mnemonic strategy could improve the recall of the Ottawa Ankle and foot Rules' guidelines among medical students and residents
- Trial name
- NCT00652353
- Testing
- 44-55-66-PM, control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 191 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Justine's Hospital
Injuries, Injury Arm
Virtual Reality for Pain in Acute Orthopedic Injuries
The goal of this study is to pilot test a skills-based virtual reality (VR) for acute orthopedic injury. It will measure the feasibility, signals of improvement, exploratory pain mechanisms, and user experience of an established…
- Conditions
- Injuries, Injury Arm, Injury;Sports, Injury, Knee
- Trial name
- NCT05552430
- Testing
- RelieveVRx
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Ankle Injuries, Musculoskeletal Manipulations
Comparative Effects of Neuromuscular Training and Mobilization With Movement in Professional Athletes With Ankle Sprain
The study aims to compare the effects of neuromuscular training and mobilization with movement on pain, range of motion, function, and disability in professional athletes with ankle sprain.
- Trial name
- NCT06303141
- Testing
- Closed Chain exercises, Neuromuscular Training, Mobilization with Movement
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Ankle Sprain
Efficacy and Safety of Diclofenac Diethylamine 2.32% Gel in Patients With Acute Ankle Sprain
This study will evaluate the efficacy of diclofenac diethylamine 2.32% gel in the treatment of acute ankle sprain.
- Trial name
- NCT00573768
- Testing
- Diclofenac diethylamine 2.32% gel
- Where
- 29 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 271 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Ankle Sprains
Smartphone App to Improve Functional Outcomes in Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are the most common musculoskeletal complaint of children presenting to the emergency department (ED). Healing can often be protracted, leading to prolonged pain, missed school and work, and delayed return to a…
- Trial name
- SPRAIN (NCT03564015)
- Testing
- Smartphone app, Paper handout
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Ankle Injuries
5% Topical Ibuprofen (IBU) for Ankle Sprain
This study is being conducted to evaluate the effects of IBU 5% Topical Gel versus topical placebo for the relief of pain associated with a first or second degree ankle sprain.
- Trial name
- NCT01945034
- Testing
- Topical IBU twice daily, Topical IBU three times daily
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 304 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Tibial Fracture
Transitional Ankle Fracture Management Using a New Joystick Technique
To investigate the feasibility and short-term clinical efficacy of the arthrography-assisted joystick technique for the treatment of adolescent transitional ankle fracture.
- Trial name
- Transitional (NCT05012449)
- Testing
- Arthrography-assisted joystick technology.
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The Fuzhou No 2 Hospital
Knee Injuries and Disorders, Ankle Injuries and Disorders
Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Slovenian Armed Forces
Physical readiness of military personnel is a cornerstone of any army, as soldiers are expected to meet high physical demands on a daily basis, and soldiers must complete one hour of physical conditioning each day.
- Conditions
- Knee Injuries and Disorders, Ankle Injuries and Disorders, Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03415464
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ljubljana
Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture
Fibula Plating vs Intramedullary K-Wire in Bimalleolar Ankle Fractures
This study was conducted to compare the functional outcomes of two commonly used fixation techniques for bimalleolar ankle fractures: fibula plating and intramedullary K-wire fixation with medial malleolar screw.
- Trial name
- FP-KW (NCT07511478)
- Testing
- Fibula Plating Intervention Arm
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore
Ankle Fractures
Randomized Controlled Trial for Ankle Fracture Pain Control
This project is a multicenter, three armed, prospective randomized control trial studying the effectiveness of a long-acting local anesthetic "cocktail" in patients undergoing operative fixation of ankle fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT03696199
- Testing
- Long-Acting Local Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Lahey Clinic
Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Acute Postoperative
Exparel Use in Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Local Infiltration for Foot and Ankle Surgery
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) has been recently studied as the active agent utilized in various nerve block. Due to its liposomal form allowing for extended delivery, Exparel has been used in various peri-operative nerve blocks…
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Acute Postoperative, Ankle Fractures, Ankle Injuries and Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT05494645
- Testing
- Exparel, Peripheral Nerve Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 248 people
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's Hospital, Pennsylvania
Tendinopathy, Tendon Tear
NeoPatch Used as Adjunct in Foot and Ankle Tendon Surgery
This study is a prospective, single center, postmarket study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of NeoPatch used as a tissue cover in foot and ankle tendon revision and repair surgery.
- Conditions
- Tendinopathy, Tendon Tear, Tendon Injuries, Foot Ankle Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT03307499
- Testing
- NeoPatch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- CryoLife, Inc.
Ankle Fractures, Pilon Fracture
Simplified Post Op Rehabilitation for Ankle and Pilon Fractures
The aim of this study is to compare standard post operative rehabilitation with a simplified wooden block stretching protocol that will yield similar results.
- Trial name
- NCT05280639
- Testing
- Wooden block, Formal physical therapy or Home Exercise Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Amputation, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
Prosthetic Performance Enhancement Trial
The purpose of this research is to determine the feasibility of an uneven terrain walking program for lower limb prosthesis users.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation at Ankle (Injury)
- Trial name
- PROSPER (NCT06419920)
- Testing
- Flat terrain locomotor training, Uneven terrain locomotor training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Ankle Injuries
Effects of Progressive Exercise Method Using Balance Board in Recreational Athletes With Functional Ankle Instability
Ankle sprains are common injuries in physically active individuals who are involved in sports such as soccer and volleyball. It is also frequently seen in sedentary individuals who are not physically active and in people who…
- Trial name
- NCT06041243
- Testing
- Game-Based Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Distal Fibular Fracture, Bimalleolar Fracture
Comparison of Biodegradable & Metal Plates for Fixing Ankle Fracture
A randomised, prospective clinical investigation to compare post-operative fracture healing and complication rate after the fixation of ankle fractures using the Inion OTPS FreedomPlateTM Biodegradable Fixation System versus…
- Conditions
- Distal Fibular Fracture, Bimalleolar Fracture, Trimalleolar Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT00864877
- Testing
- biodegradable fixation system (Inion OTPS FreedomPlateTM)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- Inion Oy
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