Clinical trials
Lower Extremity clinical trials
Below are recruiting lower extremity clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 121 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06215248Recruiting
Heart function study in leg artery disease patients
This trial uses ultrasound to check how well the heart pumps in people with blocked leg arteries. It aims to find early signs of heart strain that standard tests might miss.
TartuAges 35–85 - NCT05845021Recruiting
Screening and referral for bone health after hip or knee surgery
This study looks at a simple plan for surgeons to identify people with low bone strength (osteoporosis) and refer them for bone health care after hip or knee replacement surgery. It may help you get evaluated and treated earlier if you have osteoporosis.
Columbia, MarylandAges 50 years+ - NCT06089057Enrolling by invitation
Social exercise program for aging with kidney disease
This study tests a program to help people with chronic kidney disease who are starting to feel frail (weak or slow). It uses social activities and gentle exercise to improve well-being and strength.
Nashville, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT06059872Recruiting
Study of high-intensity interval training after stroke
This study tests whether a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise program can help people with walking difficulties after a stroke. It looks for veterans who have had a stroke at least 6 months ago and walk slowly, to see if this type of exercise can improve their recovery.
Decatur, GeorgiaAges 18–89 - NCT05929508Recruiting
Rebuilding leg strength after above-knee amputation
This study tests a new approach to improve walking ability and leg function after an above-knee (transfemoral) amputation. It may help by targeting muscle loss and supporting safer, stronger mobility over time.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05779670Recruiting
Check if home exercises work after leg bone tumor surgery
This trial looks at whether a personalized home exercise plan helps people recover after surgery to rebuild a lower leg for a bone tumor. It may help by improving exercise adherence using support for at-home care during treatment.
BolognaAges 12–90 - NCT05780502Recruiting
Orthotic and rehab program for lower-limb musculoskeletal problems
This study tests an integrated brace (an exoskeletal orthosis) plus a rehabilitation plan for problems in the legs/lower limbs. It may help improve how you move and function while using a custom brace.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05739149Recruiting
Ultrasound checks how chronic foot ulcers heal
This study tests a special ultrasound scan to see how chronic diabetic or venous foot ulcers are healing. The goal is to use the scan to better track wound improvement and guide care.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05646316RecruitingPhase 3
Sentinel lymph node mapping to reduce leg swelling after surgery
This study tests whether a special way of finding lymph nodes during hysterectomy can lower the risk of long-term leg swelling or related dysfunction in people with stage I endometrial cancer. It compares standard lymph node assessment with sentinel lymph node mapping and looks at how this affects day-to-day leg functioning.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05623111RecruitingPhase 2
Nerve-area Botox shots for diabetic foot nerve pain
This Phase 2 trial tests whether injecting incobotulinumtoxin-A near painful nerves can reduce nerve-type pain in the feet for people with diabetes. If you have lasting, fairly symmetrical pain in both feet, the injections may help calm the nerve pain signals.
Glostrup MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05521958Enrolling by invitation
Gene activity study in severe leg muscle swelling after fracture
This study looks at gene activity (what genes are “turned on or off”) in the lower leg in people with acute compartment syndrome after a tibia (shin bone) injury. The goal is to better understand what is happening in the body and potentially guide future treatment decisions.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–90 - NCT05381818Recruiting
Breathing muscle training before joint surgery
This trial tests whether strengthening breathing muscles before total joint surgery can lower the chance of lung complications after the operation. It may help people who already have breathing problems or a history of smoking.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT05243966Recruiting
Registry for soft tissue repair using a special matrix
This study is a registry that collects information from people who had soft tissue repair using a specific matrix and/or morcell material. It may help researchers understand how this approach performs in real-world care and patient outcomes over time.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05132439RecruitingPhase 3
Metformin to improve walking in leg artery blockage
This Phase 3 study tests whether metformin can help people with intermittent claudication (leg pain when walking) walk farther. It compares how well metformin works on walking ability alongside standard (already recommended) heart and blood-vessel medicines.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 35–89 - NCT04063592Recruiting
Surgery plan for pain or skin problems in a healed leg stump
This study looks at a surgical approach for people who already had an above-knee or below-knee amputation and now have ongoing pain or skin/stump problems that haven’t improved. It aims to improve comfort and how well the stump area heals, assuming you’re healthy enough for surgery under standard anesthesia.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT03175718Recruiting
Pre-surgery radiation to reduce complications after leg sarcoma surgery
This study looks at whether giving radiation before surgery can lower wound healing problems and improve outcomes after operating on a leg soft-tissue sarcoma. It focuses on patients whose surgeons can close the wound directly after surgery and who can return for follow-up visits.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03135847Enrolling by invitation
Using feedback to improve prosthetic movement in amputees
This study tests whether movement “feedback” can help adults with arm or leg amputations control a prosthetic better. It may be most helpful if you can comfortably wear a prosthetic socket and can understand and consent to the study.
Ages 18–75 - NCT00623389Recruiting
Testing a leg neuroprosthesis for walking and leg control
This trial tests an advanced device that helps control and use your legs and trunk muscles for movement. It may help people with certain types of paralysis or weakness to improve function, while closely monitoring safety and comfort.
Cleveland, OhioAges 21–75 - NCT06492733Recruiting
FastWire device for unblocking leg arteries (FREEFLOW trial)
This trial tests a new wire system to reopen completely blocked leg arteries without surgery. It is for people with severe leg pain or tissue damage caused by blocked arteries, and aims to restore blood flow and improve walking ability.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 18–85 - NCT07750639Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Reducing painkiller use after hand surgery
This study tests a new approach to prescribing fewer opioid pain pills after hand, wrist, or elbow surgery. It aims to help reduce the risk of opioid misuse while still controlling pain after surgery.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07312383Recruiting
Skin blood flow study in leg artery disease
This trial uses a special device to measure tiny blood vessels in the skin of patients with severe leg artery disease. It aims to understand how blood flow changes before and after a common treatment to open blocked leg arteries (angioplasty).
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06908538Recruiting
Cryo nerve block for pain after amputation
This study is testing a treatment called a cryo nerve block to reduce pain after amputation, including phantom limb pain. It will look at whether freezing the nerve during surgery helps people feel less pain and use less pain medicine.
Pittsfield, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06676904Recruiting
Platelet transfusion study for very preterm babies
This study looks at the best way to decide when to give platelet transfusions to very premature babies. It aims to help prevent bleeding while avoiding unnecessary transfusions.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1 hour–2 days - NCT07552766RecruitingPhase 4
Lidocaine infusion to reduce opioid use in arm fracture surgery
This study tests whether giving a pain-relieving medication called lidocaine through an IV during arm fracture surgery can reduce how much opioid pain medication (like morphine) children need after surgery. The goal is to help manage pain better while using fewer opioids.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 3–18
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lower extremity?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 121 recruiting lower extremity studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a lower extremity trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a lower extremity trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.