Clinical trials: Lower Extremity
Femur Fracture, Femur Fracture Intertrochanteric
THP Hip Fracture Plating System Study
The objective of this study is to systematically document the clinical outcomes of THP Hip Fracture Plating System when used to treat intracapsular and intertrochanteric fractures.
- Conditions
- Femur Fracture, Femur Fracture Intertrochanteric, Garden Grade I Subcapital Fracture of Femoral Neck, Garden Grade II Subcapital Fracture of Femoral Neck
- Trial name
- THP (NCT03870477)
- Testing
- THP Hip Fracture Plating System with telescoping lag screws
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Femur Fracture
Intramedullary Nailing of the Femur:Trochanteric vs Piriformis Starting Portals
This project is designed to determine whether or not the trochanteric insertion portal will show any difference when compared with the piriformis fossa portal in terms of pain and strength of the hip abductor muscles, while…
- Trial name
- TROCHNAIL (NCT00593333)
- Testing
- Antegrade Intramedullary Nail, Trigen Trochanteric Femoral Nail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Stroke
Powered Orthotic Exoskeleton Training in Stroke
Veterans who suffer strokes often have disturbances in the ability to walk that reduces independence and quality of life. Alterations in gait combined with general decreased activity are associated with reduced muscle strength of…
- Trial name
- POETS (NCT04241848)
- Testing
- Keeogo, Ambulation training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hypotension, Labor Complication
Leg Elevation to Prevent Hypotension During Labor
When hypotension is related to epidural placement, this can occur within 15-60 minutes after placement. The purpose of this study is to build upon this preliminary work and to use a randomized controlled trial to examine the…
- Trial name
- NCT05674838
- Testing
- Leg Elevation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
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
Diabetic Foot
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Study on Topical Interventions
The purpose of this study is to determine whether nanocrystalline silver dressing, manuka honey dressing and conventional dressing are effective in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer.
- Trial name
- DFU (NCT02577900)
- Testing
- Acticoat absorbent, Honey gel sheet, Jelonet
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong
Walking Cast Right Leg Immobilisation Effects, Aircast Right Leg Immobilisation Effects
The Effects of Lower Right Limb Orthopedic Immobilization on Driving Performance
Abstract Background: Effects of orthopedic immobilizations of the lower right limb on driving performances are unknown. Therefore, clinicians and legislators cannot put forth recommendations for road safety for patients requiring…
- Trial name
- NCT00950729
- Testing
- Driving with running shoes, Plaster cast, Driving with Aircast
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease
Implementation of Telemedicine for Patient With Lower Extremity Wounds
The objective of this study is to determine if patients with lower extremity wounds in rural communities who undergo specialty referral through telemedicine have expedited care compared to patients who are treated through…
- Conditions
- Peripheral Arterial Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Diseases, Diabetic Foot
- Trial name
- NCT04440839
- Testing
- Telemedicine specialty consultation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Sedentary Lifestyle, Knee Osteoarthritis
NEAT!2 Sedentary Behavior Reduction for Individuals With Past or Present Knee Symptoms, Injuries, or Surgeries
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of an mHealth sedentary reduction program over a 6-month period of time in adults with past or present knee symptoms, injuries, or surgeries.
- Conditions
- Sedentary Lifestyle, Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee Injuries, Knee Pain Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT03987932
- Testing
- NEAT!2, NEAT!2+Calls, Delayed NEAT!2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers
Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Oral Therapy on Healing of Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers in Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of an oral, nutrient intervention containing the bioactive components of fish oil to promote healing of chronic venous leg ulcers (CVLUs) by reducing the chronic inflammation at…
- Trial name
- NCT03576989
- Testing
- EPA+DHA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Chronic Wound, Venous Leg Ulcer
Clinical Study to Compare 3 Multi-Layered Foam Dressings for the Management of Chronic Wounds
A prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial (RCT) using a cross-over (repeated measures) design to evaluate safety and efficacy of three foam wound dressings in the local management of chronic wounds.
- Conditions
- Chronic Wound, Venous Leg Ulcer, Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Trial name
- NCT03662997
- Testing
- Bordered Five-Layer Foam Dressing, Hydropolymer Foam Dressing, Hydrocellular Multi-Layer Foam Dressing
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Molnlycke Health Care AB
Amputation, Traumatic, Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity
What is the Optimal Stiffness and Height of a Running-specific Prosthesis?
The proposed study aims to characterize the effects of running-specific leg prosthetic stiffness and height during on performance during running and sprinting to optimize running-specific prosthesis prescription.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Traumatic, Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity, Wounds and Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02318979
- Testing
- Otto Bock prosthesis, Ossur prosthesis, Freedom Innovations prosthesis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Leg Length Inequality, Osteoarthritis, Knee
Shoe Lifts for Leg Length Inequality in Adults With Knee or Hip Symptoms
Limb length inequality is when a person has one leg that is longer than the other. This research will look at correcting limb length inequality in adults with knee or hip symptoms.
- Conditions
- Leg Length Inequality, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Hip
- Trial name
- NCT01894100
- Testing
- Shoe lift correction for leg length inequality
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Tibial Fractures, Leg Injuries
Light Therapy in the Treatment of Leg Pain
The purpose of this study is to apply Anodyne therapy to active duty soldiers, who have shin splints, to evaluate healing time and effectiveness.
- Trial name
- MilCAM (NCT00253981)
- Testing
- Monochromatic Near-Infrared Light Energy (MIRE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Samueli Institute for Information Biology
Knee Injuries
Trial Comparing BST-CarGel and Microfracture in Repair of Articular Cartilage Lesions in the Knee
This study will investigate whether the treatment of damaged cartilage in the knee with BST-CarGel will increase the amount and quality of cartilage repair tissue when compared with microfracture alone.
- Trial name
- NCT00314236
- Testing
- BST-CarGel with Microfracture, Microfracture without BST-CarGel
- Where
- 18 sites in Canada, South Korea and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Piramal Healthcare Canada Ltd
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Supervised Treadmill Exercise and Ranolazine for Intermittent Claudication of Lower Extremities
The goal of this study is to evaluate whether supervised treadmill exercise combined with ranolazine 1000 mg twice daily provides an incremental benefit in absolute walking distance over supervised exercise alone in patients with…
- Trial name
- STERILE (NCT00914316)
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Corewell Health East
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Multicenter Study Comparing CDO Therapy to Standard MWT in the Treatment of DFUs
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Continuous Diffusion of Oxygen (CDO) therapy for the treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
- Trial name
- NCT01645891
- Testing
- CDO electrochemical tissue oxygenation system, Moist Wound Therapy
- Where
- 33 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Electrochemical Oxygen Concepts, Inc.
Clubfoot
Clubfoot Tenotomy Trial
Infants undergoing Ponseti treatment for idiopathic clubfoot often require percutaneous tendoachilles lengthening (TAL) after serial casting.
- Trial name
- ClubTT (NCT04766684)
- Testing
- Jet injection of 1% lidocaine, 4% liposomal lidocaine cream
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Randomized Controlled Clinical Outcomes of the Vanguard XP Bicruciate Knee System
Randomized Controlled Study to determine if preservation of ligaments provides increased functional ability post-operatively in comparison to traditional TKA which sacrifices soft tissue.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Traumatic Arthritis, Lower Limb Deformity
- Trial name
- GK9B (NCT02175576)
- Testing
- Vanguard XP Bicruciate Knee System, Vanguard CR Knee System
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Peripheral Arterial Disease
DOTAREM®-Enhanced MRA Compared to GADOVIST®-Enhanced MRA in Patients With Abdominal or Lower Limb Arterial Diseases
This study is an intra-individual comparison of DOTAREM®-enhanced MRA and GADOVIST®-enhanced MRA in the diagnosis of clinically significant abdominal or lower limb arterial diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT00955617
- Testing
- Contrast-enhanced MRA - Imaging examination
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Guerbet