Hypermobility syndrome

This study compares two surgical methods to treat chronic ankle instability in people who also have joint hypermobility (very flexible joints). One method adds a special tape for extra support. The goal is to see which surgery provides better stability and fewer repeat injuries. …

This study compares two types of hip replacement materials in 100 adults aged 18 to 65 who need a total hip replacement. One group gets a ceramic-on-polyethylene implant where the polyethylene is infused with vitamin E to reduce wear. The other group gets a standard ceramic-on-ce…

This study tests whether high-load resistance training (lifting heavy weights) reduces knee pain better than usual care in young adults aged 18-45 with hypermobile (loose) joints and persistent knee pain. About 90 participants will be randomly assigned to either a supervised heav…

This study tests two ways to manage pain after hip replacement surgery. One group gets a nerve block plus a second nerve block; the other gets a nerve block plus wound numbing. The goal is to see which method reduces pain and the need for opioid painkillers. About 102 adults havi…

This study will follow 200 people who have had a complex or revision hip replacement at University Hospitals Leuven. The goal is to track how many need another surgery and why, and to improve care by learning from real-world results. No new treatment is being tested—this is an ob…

This study examines ankle range of motion and ligamentous hyperlaxity (naturally loose joints) in 38 child basketball players aged 8 to 15. Researchers use simple tests like the Ankle Test and Lower Body Test to see how flexibility relates to common injuries. The goal is to gathe…

This study looks at how often people can return to sports at least three years after total knee replacement. It compares three different types of knee prostheses to see if one type leads to better sports participation. The study will include 660 adults who had their first knee re…

This study looks at whether women with lipedema have flatter feet and looser joints compared to women without the condition. Researchers will use foot X-rays and flexibility tests to measure these differences. The goal is to better understand how lipedema affects foot function an…