Clinical trials: Lower Limb Functions
Aging, Athletic Injuries
Life After Sport: Prior Injury and Sedentary Behavior as Mechanisms of Later Poor Health
Competitive sport increases risk for musculoskeletal injury (e.g., traumatic knee injury) and may position former athletes for early onset of chronic diseases, chronic pain, poor health-related quality of life, and disability.
- Conditions
- Aging, Athletic Injuries, Physical Inactivity, Knee Injuries and Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT05344001
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marquette University
Healthy
Impact of Foot Mobility Techniques on Balance and Pressure in Young Adults
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of specific foot mobility techniques on functional and biomechanical parameters of the foot in young adults aged 18 to 24 years.
- Trial name
- NCT06817798
- Testing
- Specific foot mobility
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, Politécnico e Universitário
Stroke, Spasticity, Muscle
Analysis of the Correlation Between Ultrasound Imaging and Functional Parameters in the Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle in Post-stroke Patients With Spasticity in the Lower Limb
The goal of this observational study is to understand the impact of spasticity on muscle changes and functional performance in stroke patients with lower limb spasticity in comparison to non-stroke individuals.
- Trial name
- US-function (NCT06411587)
- Testing
- Ultrasound imaging and functional assessment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Stroke
Motor Relearning Program and Aerobic Exercise in Postural Stability and Lower Limb Function in Subacute Stroke Patients
The aim of the study is to determine combined effects of MRP and aerobic exercise in postural stability and lower limb function in subacute stroke patients
- Trial name
- NCT06476782
- Testing
- Motor Relearning Program(MRP) and aerobic exercise, Motor Relearning Program(MRP)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Hip Fractures, Gait, Unsteady
Comparison of Sliding Hip Screw to Intra Medullary Nailing in the Treatment of Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture
Shortening of the abductor lever arm is a particular concern with the SHS, and the resultant biomechanical alterations may impair gait, including decreased cadence, gait speed and increased double support time on the injured…
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Gait, Unsteady, Function
- Trial name
- NCT03906032
- Testing
- TFNA IM Nail, Sliding hip screw
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Waterford
Flexible Flatfoot
Neuromuscular Study to Assess Foot Intrinsic Muscles
The purposes of these studies are to investigate: Differences in abductor hallucis muscles'EMG activities during different postural tasks between individuals with normal foot alignment and functional flat foot.
- Trial name
- NCT03154853
- Testing
- Behavioral: short foot exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Stroke
Neural Correlates of Lower Extremity Motor Recovery in Stroke Patients: Longitudinal Diffusion Spectrum Imaging Studies
To investigate the relationship between the integrity of the white matter, including the corticospinal tracts and the corpus callosum, with the recovery of lower extremity function in patients with cerebral stroke at the subacute…
- Trial name
- NCT00407628
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Cognitive Functioning of Healthy Individuals, Balance
Task-Specific Training vs. Yoga (With and Without Perturbation) for Balance and Leg Strength in Older Adults
This experimental study is designed to observe the effectiveness of task-specific training vs yoga with and without perturbation on reactive balance and leg strength in older individuals in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Functioning of Healthy Individuals, Balance, Strength, Muscle, Quality of Life (QOL)
- Trial name
- NCT06875388
- Testing
- Task specific Training, Specific Yoga Poses, Tasl specific Training with perturbation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University
Elders
Turkish Version of Lower Extremity Functional Scale in Elders
This study was conducted in order to analyze the validity and reliability, and psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS-T) in elder adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05035329
- Testing
- Outcome measurements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Healthy
Effects of Blood Gas Perturbations
In this study, the effects of blood gas perturbations on neuromuscular function of the diaphragm and lower limbs at rest and during exercise will be investigated.
- Trial name
- NCT07701603
- Testing
- Gas perturbation
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Cerebral Palsy, Crouch Gait
Alterations of Functional Activities and Leg Stiffness After Hamstring Lengthening in Cerebral Palsy Children
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most prevalent physical disabilities originating in childhood. Crouch gait is a common gait abnormality in patients with cerebral palsy, which is common treated with hamstring lengthening.
- Trial name
- NCT00154830
- Testing
- cerebral palsy, crouch gait
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Fracture Neck of Femur
Functional Outcome After Arthroplasty
Bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BA) has long been the preferred treatment and is performed in most fracture neck of femur (FNF) cases. It is justified by the reasonable operative time, low blood loss and acceptable functional outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT04680572
- Testing
- arthroplasty
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Cartilage Degeneration
The Mechanism for the Effects of Joint Biomechanical Properties on Medial Cartilage of Tibiofemoral Joint Degeneration
Explore The Mechanism for the Effects of Joint Biomechanical Properties on Medial Cartilage of Tibiofemoral Joint Degeneration
- Trial name
- NCT04968665
- Testing
- gait testing, functional MRI
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Return to Work and Functional Results of French Soldiers After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The return to work in the military population after surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has been poorly investigated within the French armed forces.
- Trial name
- NCT04668677
- Testing
- On-line questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 222 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Direction Centrale du Service de Santé des Armées
ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, ACL Injury
Longitudinal Assessment of Cartilage Injury and Remodeling After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture and Reconstruction:
The proposed study will establish novel relationships between intra-articular mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) recruitment, synovial inflammation, biomarkers of cartilage degeneration and joint inflammation, clinical patient factors…
- Conditions
- ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, ACL Injury, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT03497780
- Testing
- Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Athletic Performance, Functional Movement
Functional Movement, Balance, and Strength in Professional and Amateur Soccer Players
This observational comparative study aims to evaluate differences in functional movement quality, dynamic balance, lower extremity muscle strength, and jumping performance between professional and amateur male soccer players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Functional Movement, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07702370
- Testing
- Physical Performance Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
Ankle Sprain
Effect of Joint Mobilization in the Treatment of Chronic Ankle Instability
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a gentle pressure movement performed at the ankle by a physical therapist on muscle function and ankle motion in individuals who frequently twist (sprain) their ankle.
- Trial name
- NCT01438905
- Testing
- Small amplitude (Grade IV) mobilization, High velocity, low amplitude (Grade V) mobilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Creighton University
Elevated Metabolic Cost
The Effect of Gait Training Using Virtual Reality and Real-Time Feedback on Physiological and Functional Gait Performance in Persons With a Traumatic Lower Extremity Amputation
To assess the carryover effect of an innovative new gait training program on physiological and functional gait performance in persons with a traumatic lower extremity amputation.
- Trial name
- VRVO2 (NCT01225432)
- Testing
- Gait Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical Center
Neuromuscular Diseases
Controlled Study of Upper and Lower Limb Movements in Patients Patients with Pathologies That Have an Impact on Ambulation or Motor Function
The main aim of the study is to validate the algorithms developed to analyze the signals from the various sensors contained in the magneto-inertial control units and reconstruct upper and lower limb movements under different…
- Trial name
- NCT06439823
- Testing
- ActiMyo®/Syde®
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laurent Servais
Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy
LEAP a New Overground Body Weight Support Robot: Usability Trial
People with central nervous system disorders such as spinal cord injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, etc… often have impaired lower extremity function that limits activities of daily life and…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- LEAP (NCT03458169)
- Testing
- Therapist LEAP session feedback, Participant LEAP session feedback, LEAP risk control validation
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinique Romande de Readaptation