Clinical trials: Orthopedic Surgery of Lower Extremity
Lower Limb Injury
IV Steroids Versus Steroids Included in Block for Orthopedic Lower Limb Surgery
IV and included steroids have produced the same length of block prolongation in adults as if the steroid was given with the nerve block. Clinically, this has not be noticed in children.
- Trial name
- NCT03855059
- Testing
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Implant Complication, Complication, Postoperative
Orthopaedic Implant Removal
The necessity of orthopedic implant removal is under intense discussion and even if it is performed as an elective procedure, the risk of complications is present.
- Conditions
- Implant Complication, Complication, Postoperative, Implant Site Infection
- Trial name
- NCT03164408
- Testing
- Orthopaedic Implant Removal
- Volunteers
- 1,545 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsmedizin Mannheim
Cerebral Palsy, Neurologic Disorder
Post-operative Lite Run Study
Lite Run is a new assistive device that may have FDA listing as a Class I device by mid 2017 based on clinical testing of adults, independent agency testing and in-house evaluations.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Neurologic Disorder, Chromosome Abnormality, Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- NCT03135145
- Testing
- Lite Run Gait Trainer, Usual Treatments
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Orthopedic Procedures, Pain, Postoperative
Risk Model for Severe Rebound Pain After Lower Limb Orthopedic Surgery Involving Single-Shot Sciatic Nerve Blocks
Rebound pain is a well-recognized phenomenon after the effects of a nerve block wear off. Severe rebound pain can happen after outpatient surgery, with patients often needing to come back to the hospital or use other health care…
- Conditions
- Orthopedic Procedures, Pain, Postoperative, Surgery, Nerve Block
- Trial name
- NCT05018104
- Testing
- This is not an interventional study
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,270 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Cerebral Palsy, Muscle
How Are the Muscles Affected in Cerebral Palsy? A Study of Muscle Biopsies Taken During Orthopaedic Surgery.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a motor disorder caused by an injury to the immature brain. Even though the brain damage does not change, children with CP will have progressively weaker, shorter and stiffer muscles that will lead to…
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Muscle, Muscle Contracture, Muscle Spasticity
- Trial name
- CPTDBiopsy (NCT05506228)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eva Ponten
Fracture, Lengthening; Leg
Pediatric Orthopaedic Implant Safety & Efficacy
Implant devices are important tools - their use is essential across a number of orthopaedic indications, including hip conditions, trauma and limb deformity.
- Conditions
- Fracture, Lengthening; Leg, Orthopedic Disorder, Deformity of Limb
- Trial name
- Global POISE (NCT05361980)
- Testing
- Pediatric orthopaedic implant
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Osteosarcoma, Pediatric
Oncological and Functional Outcomes in Lower Limb Osteosarcoma Pediatric Patient
Retrospective analysis of specific characteristics of complications and long-term oncological and function outcomes in lower-limb osteosarcoma pediatric patients.
- Conditions
- Osteosarcoma, Pediatric, Lower Limb Injury, Outcome
- Trial name
- NCT06162962
- Testing
- Retrospective analysis
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 345 people
- Sponsor
- Changye Zou
Neck of Femur Fracture, Fractures, Bone
A Quality Improvement Project to Assess and Refine the Handover Process at Morning Trauma Meetings
This project was intended to observe the handover of trauma and orthopaedic patients at a district general hospital in the UK. Following the implementation of a standard operating protocol, the handover of patient information…
- Conditions
- Neck of Femur Fracture, Fractures, Bone, Orthopedic Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04514601
- Testing
- Standard Operating Protocol
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 317 people
- Sponsor
- Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
Rupture of Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Osteoarthritis
Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network (MOON) ACL Reconstruction (ACLR): Onsite Follow-up
In this study we will examine patients who have undergone unilateral ACL reconstruction surgery to determine which structural and functional characteristics of the knee two and ten years post reconstruction surgery, aspects of…
- Trial name
- MOON-Onsite (NCT00478894)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 432 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Ankle Fracture, Ankle Sprain
Applicability of the Ottawa Ankle Rules
The aim of this prospective study was to compare outcomes in patients handled by emergency physician according to OAR versus by an orthopedic resident.
- Trial name
- NCT01561365
- Testing
- Ottawa ankle rules
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Sports Injury, Orthopedic Disorder
Training of Falling Techniques on Landing Mechanics
The overall purpose of this study is to quantify the effect and retention of one-week training of falling techniques on landing biomechanics associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) loading compared to soft-landing…
- Conditions
- Sports Injury, Orthopedic Disorder, Knee Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT04768088
- Testing
- Falling Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wyoming
Stroke, Hemiplegia Following Ischemic Stroke
Improving STEP in Stroke Patients
Stroke is the leading cause of acquired disability in adults. Stroke causes death in 10% of patients, disability and functional handicap in 60% of cases.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiplegia Following Ischemic Stroke, Disability Physical, Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke
- Trial name
- I-STEP (NCT07403149)
- Testing
- REMARCHE® shoes
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Lower Extremity Fracture
Atropine Versus Glycopyrrolate in Preventing Spinal Anesthesia Induced Hypotension in Lower Limb Surgeries
A study to compare between intravenous atropine and glycopyrrolate in preventing spinal anesthesia induced hypotension in patients undergoing major lower limb orthopedic surgeries.
- Trial name
- NCT03580889
- Testing
- Atropine, Glycopyrrolate, Normal Saline Flush, 0.9% Injectable Solution
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Orthopedic Disorders
Efficacy of Leg Casts With Heel Off-loaded in Children
Assess whether by placing a "custom made" splint with heel in the immediate postoperative period until removal of the cast, the rate of pain, the number of healthcare interventions to maintain the off-loaded heel position and…
- Trial name
- NCT02468154
- Testing
- custom made splint, standard off-load plaster cast
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Knee Injury
Comparison of Quadriceps and Semitendinosus Grafts in ACL Reconstruction Using Data From the Danish Knee Ligament Reconstruction Registry (DKRR)
This study looks at two different types of tendon (tissue) used in knee surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which is a common injury in active people.
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Knee Injury, Ligament Reconstruction, Sports Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT06980285
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people
- Sponsor
- Abdirahman Hassan Omar
Polydactyly Toe, Thumb Hypoplasia
Clonidine for Tourniquet-related Pain in Children
This study is designed as a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, clinical trial with two parallel groups. This study investigates the association between a single dose of the drug, Clonidine, and the total amount of…
- Conditions
- Polydactyly Toe, Thumb Hypoplasia, Trigger Finger, Polydactyly; Fingers
- Trial name
- CLOTCH (NCT04564430)
- Testing
- Catapresan, Saline
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Flat Foot, Pressure Ulcer
Polyurethane Foam on the Heel for Prevention in Children
The post-operative treatment of pediatric patients operated for the correction of flat foot, sees today the use of preformed leg-foot splint (Walker) as an alternative to the application of plaster casts.
- Trial name
- SCHIUMABIMB (NCT03039179)
- Testing
- polyurethane foam dress
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Unstable Pelvic Ring Fracture, Unstable Acetabulum Fracture
Timing of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Multiply-injured Patient: Development of a Protocol for Early Appropriate Care
Early fixation of unstable fractures of the femur, pelvis, and acetabulum reduces some complication rates. However, in patients with multiple injuries, the optimal treatment of skeletal trauma may be affected by severe injury to…
- Conditions
- Unstable Pelvic Ring Fracture, Unstable Acetabulum Fracture, Femur Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT00888160
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Osteotomy of Lower Extremity
PediLoc® Blade Plate in Distal Femoral Osteotomies
Background: The PediLoc® Locking Cannulated Blade Plate System, originally designed for proximal femoral osteotomies, has also been used for multidimensional deformity correction of the distal femur.
- Trial name
- NCT06950047
- Testing
- distal femoral osteotomies using the PediLoc® Locking Cannulated Blade Plate System, distal femoral osteotomies using the 90°LCP-PCP
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Rupture of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Multicenter Orthopaedics Outcomes Network for ACL Reconstructions
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of modifiable risk factors on knee function, osteoarthritis, and re-rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) following ACL reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT00463099
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3,294 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center