Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Injuries
Femoral Fractures
A Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing IM Nails and Plate Fixation in Distal Femur Fractures
This study looks at two (2) types of surgical treatments and hopes to answer the question, "which is the best way to surgically treat a distal femur fracture?" Both procedures being studied are standard of care (used routinely)…
- Trial name
- NCT00429663
- Testing
- reamed, interlocking intramedullary nail, locking periarticular plate
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Spinal Cord Injury
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Cycling for Children With Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
The overall objective of this research project is to examine the clinical efficacy of lower extremity cycling with functional electrical stimulation to improve the health and fitness of children with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT00245726
- Testing
- FES Cycle, ES therapy, Passive (Motor Assist) Cycle
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Shriners Hospitals for Children
Compartment Syndrome
Continuous Pressure Monitoring In Lower Leg Fractures
This study has been designed to allow us to learn more about diagnosing Compartment Syndrome, which is a condition that occurs in approximately 5% of tibial (lower leg) fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT00358514
- Testing
- Continuous Compartment Pressure Monitoring
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Hip Fractures, Stroke
Feasibility of the Geriatric Activation Program Pellenberg With Caregiver Involvement
This interventional study aims to see if involving caregivers as exercise partners with the physiotherapist throughout in-hospital geriatric rehabilitation and the first six weeks following discharge is feasible.
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Stroke, Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT05419284
- Testing
- GAPP+Care, +Care, Observation of GAPP+Care
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Patellar Dislocation, ACL Injury
The Faroese Knee Cohort: Etiology and Long-term Implications of Trochlear Dysplasia and Patellar Dislocations.
The investigators intend to establish a national cohort including all persons in the ages from 15-20 years old with patellar instability (PI) or a prior knee injury (ACL-ruptur or meniscus damage) .
- Conditions
- Patellar Dislocation, ACL Injury, Meniscus Lesion, Trochlear Dysplasia
- Trial name
- FKC (NCT04607538)
- Testing
- No intervention is made
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hvidovre University Hospital
Hip Fractures
The Safety of Anesthesia Management for Traumatic Hip Surgery in Elderly
Trauma for hip joint is common in old people. Anesthesia in these types of old patients carries more risk than the adult population.
- Trial name
- NCT02692989
- Testing
- Hip fracture surgery and anesthesia
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 1,270 people
- Sponsor
- University of Jordan
Ankle Disease, Ankle Injuries and Disorders
Dexmedetomidine Vs Dexamethasone in Popliteal Nerve Block
Effect of Perineural Dexmedetomidine vs. Dexamethasone on the duration of popliteal nerve block for Anesthesia After Pediatric ankle/foot surgery.
- Conditions
- Ankle Disease, Ankle Injuries and Disorders, Foot Injury, Foot Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT06304324
- Testing
- 0.9% Sodium chloride, 0.1mg/kg Dexamethasone, 0.05ug/kg Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Fracture, Lengthening; Leg
Pediatric Orthopaedic Implant Safety & Efficacy
Implant devices are important tools - their use is essential across a number of orthopaedic indications, including hip conditions, trauma and limb deformity.
- Conditions
- Fracture, Lengthening; Leg, Orthopedic Disorder, Deformity of Limb
- Trial name
- Global POISE (NCT05361980)
- Testing
- Pediatric orthopaedic implant
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Ligament Knee Injury
Combined Intra- and Extra-articular ACL Reconstruction Versus Isolated Intra-articular ACL Reconstruction
Abstract Introduction: Autologous hamstring tendons are the most commonly used grafts in ACL reconstruction worldwide. There are several ways to prepare the graft using these tendons.
- Trial name
- NCT06505525
- Testing
- Extra-articular reconstruction with the Anterolateral Ligament
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Ankle Sprain
Influence of Sensorimotor Treatment in the Balance of Soccer
This study presents the hypothesis that the sensory processing engine improves balance and agility for football athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT02097940
- Testing
- proprioceptive exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Basketball
A Gluteus Maximus Strength Exercise Effectiveness for Improving Dynamic Postural Control in Female Basketball Players
The study will be carried out at the Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy of the University of Alcalá. The study has been approved by the Animal Research and Experimentation Ethics Committee of the University of Alcalá.
- Trial name
- NCT05206786
- Testing
- Conventional preventive work out, Gluteus maximus strengthening specific program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Jaén
Ankle Fracture, Ankle Sprain
Applicability of the Ottawa Ankle Rules
The aim of this prospective study was to compare outcomes in patients handled by emergency physician according to OAR versus by an orthopedic resident.
- Trial name
- NCT01561365
- Testing
- Ottawa ankle rules
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Tendon-Bone Versus All-Soft-Tissue for ACL Reconstruction: A Patient-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial
In primary pediatric Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, the quadriceps tendon with either tendon and patellar bone or an all-tendon graft is commonly employed.
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
- Trial name
- NCT04039971
- Testing
- ACL Reconstruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Knee Pain
Anterior Knee Pain After Tibial Nailing
Anterior knee pain (AKP) is a common complication following intramedullary (IM) nailing of a tibial shaft fracture. The purpose of this prospective study was to determine if there is an association between AKP and nail position.
- Trial name
- NCT01106963
- Testing
- Tibial intramedullary nailing
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zagreb
Hip Fracture of Intertrochanteric Type
Postoperative Analgesia With Local Infiltration After Hip Fracture Of Intertrochanteric Type
Reducing pain is an essential factor for early mobilization after osteosynthesis of intertrochanteric fractures. Systemic opioids have side effects that might obstruct mobilization and induce delirium and nausea.
- Trial name
- NCT01119209
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Saline
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Differential Biomechanical Effects of an ACL Injury Prevention Program in Women's Basketball and Soccer Players
Anterior cruciate ligament injury programs are less successful in women's basketball than soccer players, yet the reason for this discrepancy is unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT02530333
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Prevention Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- High Point University
Femoral Neck Fracture, Osteoarthritis
Dual Mobility Cup in Total Hip Arthroplasty Preventing Dislocation in Patients at Risk
Retrospectively study reviewing 34 patients operated with dual mobility cups in total hip arthroplasty between January 2009 and June 2012 at Sundsvall Hospital.
- Trial name
- NCT01644227
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Sundsvall Hospital
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, ACL
Mechanical Perturbation Training for ACL Injury Prevention
A prospective trial will be used to evaluate the efficacy of prophylactic mechanical perturbation training program. 24 female athletes who are regular participants in activities that involve cutting, pivoting, jumping, and…
- Trial name
- NCT03080402
- Testing
- Mechanical Perturbation Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Sports Injury, Orthopedic Disorder
Training of Falling Techniques on Landing Mechanics
The overall purpose of this study is to quantify the effect and retention of one-week training of falling techniques on landing biomechanics associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) loading compared to soft-landing…
- Conditions
- Sports Injury, Orthopedic Disorder, Knee Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT04768088
- Testing
- Falling Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wyoming
Ankle Fracture
Outcomes of Operative Treatment of Unstable Ankle Fracture - Comparison Between Metallic and Biodegradable Implants
The purposes of this study are to compare the outcomes of the biodegradable implants for the fixation of ankle fracture and those of metallic implants, and to assess the problems of the biodegradable implants.
- Trial name
- NCT01431560
- Testing
- fixation of the ankle fracture (Solco ), fixation of the ankle fracture (Freedom)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- National Police Hospital