Clinical trials: Contractures
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Modified Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Lengthening by Triple Hemisection for Achilles Tendon Contracture
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this new therapeutic method, which is based on the percutaneous sliding technique with three hemi-cuts in the tendon.
- Trial name
- NCT03887585
- Testing
- Achilles tendon lengthening
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Southwest Hospital, China
Hamstring Contractures
Effects of Diacutaneous Fibrolysis on Passive Neuromuscular Response
Diacutaneous fibrolysis is a physiotherapeutic instrumental technique, used to treat musculoskeletal conditions causing pain and/or movement restriction .
- Trial name
- NCT04778293
- Testing
- Diacutaneous fibrolysis
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Ankle Joint Contracture
Effect of Mobilization With Movement on Weight Bearing Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion
Limited ankle range of motion is associated with increased risk for ankle sprains, knee joint dysfunction and injury to the ACL.
- Trial name
- NCT05844072
- Testing
- Mobilization with movement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Dupuytren's Disease
Repurposing Anti-TNF for Treating Dupuytren's Disease
Dupuytren's disease is a very common condition, affecting 4% of the general UK and US population. It causes the fingers to curl irreversibly into the palm and can be extremely disabling.
- Trial name
- RIDD (NCT03180957)
- Testing
- Adalimumab, Saline
- Where
- 3 sites in Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Ledderhose Disease
Ledderhose Disease: Radiotherapy or Not?
The aim of the LedRad trial is to determine the efficacy and durability of radiotherapy as treatment for patients with Ledderhose disease and to compare this to the natural course of Ledderhose disease.
- Trial name
- LedRad (NCT03507010)
- Testing
- Radiotherapy
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Burn, Burn Contracture of Skin
Development and Clinical Study of Burn Wound Nursing Dressing Based on Sodium Hyaluronate Carbomer Composite Hydrogel
Development and clinical study of burn wound nursing dressing based on sodium hyaluronate carbomer composite hydrogel
- Conditions
- Burn, Burn Contracture of Skin, Burn Degree Second
- Trial name
- NCT07568600
- Testing
- sodium hyaluronate carbomer composite hydrogel
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College
Dupuytren's Disease
Prognostic Profile of Dupuytren's Disease: a Cohort Study (PRODUCT)
Dupuytren's disease is characterized by retractile fibrosis of the superficial palmar aponeurosis, which can lead to irreversible flexion contractures of the fingers and lasting functional impairment.
- Trial name
- PRODUCT (NCT07353060)
- Testing
- Questionnaires, Clinical examination
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 305 people
- Sponsor
- GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche
Cerebral Palsy
Effects of Botulinum Toxin Type A in Adults With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this project is to investigate if there is a significant difference in active joint range of motion, questionnaire on gait function and health related quality of life between patients randomized to treatment with…
- Trial name
- NCT00432055
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A (Botox)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
Dupuytren's Contracture
Phase II Randomized Study of Collagenase in Patients With Residual Type Dupuytren's Disease
OBJECTIVES: Evaluate the safety and efficacy of collagenase in improving flexion deformity, range of motion, and grip strength in patients with residual Dupuytren's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00004409
- Testing
- collagenase
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York
Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain
Comparison of Pragmatic Posterior Capsular Stretch and Crossbody Stretch on the Shoulder Mobility
Various stretches are used to lengthen the posterior shoulder capsule. No study has reported the comparison of the pragmatic posterior capsular stretch and cross body stertch
- Conditions
- Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain, Adhesive Capsulitis, Rotator Cuff Tears
- Trial name
- NCT04692649
- Testing
- pragmatic posterior capsular stretch, cross body stretch
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Scapula; Increased
Analysis of Scapular Musculature Activation During Targeted Abdominal Contraction with Scapular Stabilization Exercises
Muscle activation of the upper trapezius, lower trapezius and serratus anterior muscles will be measured during prone scapular retraction exercises.
- Trial name
- NCT06261749
- Testing
- Voluntary Abdominal Contractions, Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Knee Replacement Arthroplasty, Fibrosis
Knee Stiffness in Fibrosis Diathesis
At the standard follow-up moment one year after primary TKA for gonarthrosis, all patients will be checked for signs of fibrosis diathesis.
- Conditions
- Knee Replacement Arthroplasty, Fibrosis, Dupuytren's Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02294890
- Testing
- Total knee arthroplasty
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Pellenberg
Zygomatic and Lefort II Fractures, Infraorbital Rim Fixation
Post-operative Lower Eyelid Massage for Prevention of the Lower Eyelid Scare Contracture After Subciliary Approach
Patients were randomly allocated to the lower eyelid massage (experimental) or standard care (control) groups. The massage group received post-operative instructions.
- Conditions
- Zygomatic and Lefort II Fractures, Infraorbital Rim Fixation, Subciliary Approach Repair
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT06311318)
- Testing
- lower eyelid massage
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Chiang Mai University
Ankle Joint Contracture, Knee Injuries and Disorders
Immediate Effects of Two Ankle Mobilization Techniques in the Amplitude of Dorsiflexion and Dynamic Valgus Knee
Dynamic knee valgus is an inadequate biomechanical movement of multifactorial cause that may expose the individual to various injuries. The range of motion of ankle dorsiflexion is one of the possible influencing factors.
- Trial name
- NCT03171233
- Testing
- Mobilization with movement, Self mobilization with movement
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Ceara
Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain
Comparison of Shoulder Stretches
Various stretches are used to lengthen the posterior shoulder capsule. No study has reported the comparison of the pragmatic posterior capsular stretch and cross body stertch
- Conditions
- Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain, Adhesive Capsulitis, Rotator Cuff Tears
- Trial name
- NCT05324722
- Testing
- pragmatic posterior capsular stretch, cross body stretch
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Skin Laxity, Muscle Contracture
Evaluation of the Immediate Effect and Safety of DMA™ Novel Muscle Stimulation Technology
A total of at least 15 and up to 17 healthy subjects at a single site, aged 25-45 years old, who wish to receive a lifting effect and improved muscle definition, will be included in the study.
- Trial name
- NCT04296201
- Testing
- DMA treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lumenis Be Ltd.
Dupuytren Contracture, Dupuytren's Disease
Effectiveness of Splinting After Collagenase Injection
Dupuytren disease is a fibroproliferative condition of the palmar and digital fascia. A collagen containing cord forms which can lead to fixed flexion contracture of one or more fingers.
- Trial name
- NCT04874870
- Testing
- Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum 0.9 MG [Xiaflex], Xiaflex + Hand-Based Custom Orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education
Hamstring Contractures, Muscle Tightness
Immediate and 24-hour Effects of HyperVolt, Body Tempering, and Cupping Compared to Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of the HyperVolt percussive massage device, body tempering, and dry cupping to static stretching of the hamstrings of healthy adults aged 18-39 years on the active knee…
- Trial name
- NCT05793242
- Testing
- Hypervolt, Body Tempering, Dry cupping
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Hand Injuries and Disorders, Distal Radius Fracture
The Role of Tranexamic Acid in Reducing Post Operative Hand Edema After Hand and Wrist Surgery
Hand edema following hand surgery is a common yet devastating side effect that can lead to early stiffness, prolonged rehabilitation and diminished function.
- Conditions
- Hand Injuries and Disorders, Distal Radius Fracture, Dupuytren Contracture
- Trial name
- THAW (NCT04907812)
- Testing
- Tranexamic acid, Surgery
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ruby Grewal
Contractures, Scars
Preexpanded Perforator Flaps in Children
Contractures and broad scars of the axilla, anterior chest wall and neck have detrimental effects on functional, physical and psychological development of children.
- Trial name
- NCT01700595
- Testing
- new technical intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University