Non-syndromic limb reduction defect

This study compares two common surgeries for correcting clubfoot in children aged 2-5 who have not been treated before. The goal is to see which method better improves ankle movement and has fewer complications like bleeding or infection. About 44 children will take part, and res…

Club foot is a common birth defect where a baby's foot is twisted out of shape. The standard treatment uses weekly plaster casts to gradually correct the foot. This study tests whether changing the cast twice a week instead of once works just as well or better. About 144 babies u…

This study tests a 16-week inclusive exercise program called PACE for adults with intellectual disability. Participants will attend fitness classes, meet with coaches, and use a web dashboard to set goals. The trial includes 376 people and will measure daily steps and moderate-to…

This study tests a new breast reconstruction method for women who have had breast cancer or have Poland syndrome. The approach uses a special tissue expander to stretch the skin, followed by fat grafting from the patient's own body, and finally a permanent breast implant. The goa…

This study tests whether applying Mastisol, a liquid adhesive, during clubfoot casting helps babies with clubfeet get better faster and with fewer problems. Researchers will compare outcomes like how many weeks of casting are needed and how often complications like sores or swell…

This trial tests a wearable robot called ENMS-BSF that combines soft muscles, electrical stimulation, and balance feedback to correct foot drop and foot inversion after a stroke. Sixty people who had a stroke at least six months ago and have mild-to-moderate walking problems will…

This study looks at whether adding a foot abduction brace to the French method (a stretching and taping technique) helps babies with clubfoot more than the French method alone. Researchers will enroll 18 infants under 12 months old who have not had prior treatment. They will meas…

This study tests if a less invasive freezing technique (cryoneurotomy) works as well as surgery to reduce foot stiffness in people who had a stroke. About 114 adults with chronic foot spasticity will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal is to see if the fre…

This study looks at whether a prosthetic knee with a built-in computer (microprocessor-controlled) can help people with above-knee amputations have fewer fall-related problems, walk faster, and feel better overall. About 100 adults who already use a basic prosthetic knee will eit…

This natural history study follows up to 4,000 people with inherited bone marrow failure syndromes (IBMFS) and their families to learn why they are prone to certain cancers. Researchers will track health over time, collect genetic samples, and look for clues that separate those w…

This study looks at medical records and parent questionnaires from about 28 children with a rare hand condition called longitudinal ulnar deficiency. The goal is to better understand how the condition changes over time and what factors lead to surgery. No new treatments or tests …

This study looks at how people who have lost an arm or were born without one experience phantom limb sensations—like feeling their missing hand move. Researchers will interview participants and map these sensations to help design prosthetics that are easier to control and feel mo…

This pilot study looks at how botulinum toxin (Botox) injections affect the muscles, tendons, and nerves in the feet of people who have had a stroke and developed a tight, twisted foot (equinovarus). Researchers will use special ultrasound and movement tests to track these change…

This study aims to find genes that cause eye misalignment (strabismus) and related conditions involving the cranial nerves and brainstem. Researchers will analyze DNA from up to 20,000 participants with these disorders. The goal is to better understand the genetic causes, which c…

This study looks at how the brain changes in people born without a hand or upper limb. Researchers will use brain scans and simple tasks to compare their brain activity and structure to those with both arms. The goal is to understand how early life shapes the brain's ability to a…

This study aims to find the best way to place sensors on a prosthetic socket to improve how well people with below-elbow amputations can control their powered arm. Researchers will compare different numbers of sensors (4, 8, or up to 16) and whether targeting specific muscles hel…

This study tests whether powered prosthetic knees help people with above-knee amputations walk more and feel more confident than standard non-powered knees. Twenty-six adults who already use a mechanical knee will try both types at home for three months each. Researchers will tra…