Clinical trials: Brace
Hemiparesis
Robotic Brace Incorporating Electromyography for Moderate Affected Arm Impairment After Stroke
Of the 5.7 million stroke survivors in the United States, up to 80% exhibit significant weakness in one arm (called "hemiparesis"). This devastating impairment undermines performance of valued activities and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01654315
- Testing
- Myomo Robotic Arm, RTP Standard Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Hemiparesis Due to Stroke, Hemiplegia Due to Stroke
Clinical Algorithm for Post-Stroke Gait Training With C-Brace
The purpose of this study is to develop a clinical algorithmic-based evaluation and treatment approach for C-Brace for use by persons with hemiparesis or hemiplegia due to stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02892760
- Testing
- C-Brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Osteoarthritis, Knee
In Vivo Three-Dimensional Determination of Osteoarthritis Brace Effectiveness
In vivo knee kinematics will be assessed for 20 subjects that have been clinically diagnosed with substantial unicompartmental osteoarthritis (OA) by one of the surgeons of Colorado Joint Replacement; this is the location from…
- Trial name
- NCT04111276
- Testing
- Breg Osteoarthritis Brace gait fluoroscopy, Gait fluoroscopy without brace, JointVue ultrasound
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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.
Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke
Myoelectric Upper Limb Orthosis Use by Persons With TBI and Stroke
The objective of this study was to document longitudinal outcomes in persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or stroke using the myoelectric upper limb orthosis with powered elbow and grasp in conjunction with motor…
- Trial name
- NCT03215771
- Testing
- MyoPro Motion-G, Motor Learning-Based Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Bracing and Strengthening for Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a problem with the tendon connecting one of the lower leg muscles to the foot bone. PTTD can cause pain, swelling, and a flattened foot and may require surgery if left untreated.
- Trial name
- NCT00756457
- Testing
- Bracing, Strengthening exercises, Stretching exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Ithaca College
Thumb Osteoarthritis
Influence of Custom Orthosis Post Carpometacarpal (CMC) Arthroplasty
This study aims to compare post-surgical outcomes of individuals who receive either a custom orthosis or prefabricated splint after carpometacarpal arthroplasty.
- Trial name
- NCT05307510
- Testing
- Prefabricated splint, Custom Orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toledo
Arthropathy of Knee
Economic and Functional Impact of Peri-Operative Bracing for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
While bracing has been shown to be beneficial for patients with osteoarthritis (OA) in terms of function and strength, whether these unloader braces are also similarly beneficial after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery needs…
- Trial name
- NCT03260699
- Testing
- OCSI Rehabilitator brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Adult ALL, Healthy
Effects of Malleo-Lok Stiffness on Lower Limb Mechanics
The primary purpose of this research study is to determine if the stiffness of a commercially available ankle foot orthosis (Malleo-Lok, Bio-Mechanical Composites, Des Moines IA) impacts gait biomechanics and overall joint level…
- Trial name
- MalleoLokStiff (NCT04806100)
- Testing
- Malleo-Lok
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Gait Disorders, Neurologic, Parkinson Disease
Bracing for Walking in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disease that results in characteristic gait dysfunction. Gait problems include decreased velocity, decreased stride length, difficulty with initiation of gait, postural…
- Trial name
- NCT03192046
- Testing
- Carbon Fiber Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO), Standardized walking/exercise program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Bracing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Trial (BrAIST)
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a structural curve of the spine with no clear underlying cause. Bracing is currently the standard of care for preventing curve progression and treating AIS.
- Trial name
- BrAIST (NCT00448448)
- Testing
- Brace, Observation
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 383 people
- Sponsor
- Stuart L. Weinstein, MD
Parkinson's Disease
Effect of Lower Extremity Ankle Foot Orthoses in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a specifically designed ankle foot orthosis (AFO, hinged, with Tamarack joint and adjustable check strap) on the spatial and temporal gait parameters, electromyography…
- Trial name
- NCT01798927
- Testing
- Ankle foot orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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
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
Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder
Clinical Study of the L300 Versus Ankle-foot Orthosis (AFO) on Post-Stroke Subjects With Foot Drop
The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the NESS L300 (L300) in improving gait parameters, function, and quality of life among stroke subjects (greater than or equal to 3 months post stroke)with drop foot.
- Conditions
- Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder, Gait, Drop Foot, Poststroke Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- L300 (NCT01138995)
- Testing
- Ness L300, Ankle-foot orthosis
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people
- Sponsor
- Bioness 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
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
Clubfoot
Novel Dynamic Foot Abduction Bar for Treatment of Clubfoot
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate a new Dynamic Bar for foot abduction bracing for clubfoot treatment. The main questions that this study aims to answer are: How easy is it to recruit and retain participants for a…
- Trial name
- NCT05293743
- Testing
- Foot abduction bracing for clubfoot with novel Dynamic Bar, Foot abduction bracing for clubfoot with Standard Bar
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Knee Osteoarthritis
Wedged Orthoses and Knee Osteoarthritis
The five-year goal of this project is to investigate the effect of in-shoe wedged orthoses on lower extremity function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. In general, our aims address the long-term effects of orthoses.
- Trial name
- NCT00420147
- Testing
- wedged inshoe orthosis, neutral inshoe orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Anterior Knee Pain
Spring Loaded Tri-Compartment Unloader Knee Brace Study
This study will examine clinical outcomes related to pain and function in patients with anterior knee pain (i.e. focal patella and/or trochlea cartilage defect(s), patellofemoral arthritis) before and after standard of care…
- Trial name
- NCT05428332
- Testing
- Tri-Compartment Unloader Brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University