Clinical trials: Arm Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke
Myoelectric Upper Limb Orthosis Use by Persons With TBI and Stroke
The objective of this study was to document longitudinal outcomes in persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or stroke using the myoelectric upper limb orthosis with powered elbow and grasp in conjunction with motor…
- Trial name
- NCT03215771
- Testing
- MyoPro Motion-G, Motor Learning-Based Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Calciphylaxis, Calcific Uremic Arteriolopathy
Phase 2 Study With SNF472 in Calciphylaxis Patients
To evaluate the effect of SNF472 on top of standard of care on promoting wound healing and other parameters of therapeutic response in haemodialysis patients with calciphylaxis (calcific uraemic arteriolopathy, CUA).
- Trial name
- NCT02790073
- Testing
- SNF472
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Sanifit Therapeutics S. A.
Acute Injury of Upper Extremity
Impact of Keeping a Personal Recovery Diary on Upper Extremity Disability
Primary null hypothesis: Keeping a personal diary has no effect on upper-extremity disability (assessed w/ PROMIS [Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System] upper extremity) 8 weeks after injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02361580
- Testing
- Diary
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Radius Fractures
Orthopedic Study of the Aircast StabilAir Wrist Fracture Brace
Objectives: To obtain clinical evidence for the safety and efficacy in using the StabilAir Wrist Fracture Brace for the following cases: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00587795
- Testing
- StabilAir Wrist Brace, Placement of sugar tong splint or plaster cast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Shoulder Injury
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Following Acute Shoulder Injury Patients
Atrophy and weakness of the shoulder are a common problem following treatment of a number of shoulder and elbow pathologies. Even with relatively short periods of reduced activity, the magnitude of muscle loss can be quite…
- Trial name
- BFR (NCT06223373)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Acute Kidney Injury Due to Sepsis
(Revival) Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Alkaline Phosphatase in Patients With Sepsis-Associated AKI
Clinical phase 3 study to investigate the effect of recAP on 28 day mortality in patients admitted to the ICU with acute kidney injury that is caused by sepsis. The study has three distinct SA-AKI trial populations: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT04411472
- Testing
- Recombinant human alkaline phosphatase
- Where
- 122 sites in United States, Australia and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 676 people
- Sponsor
- AM-Pharma
Elbow Fracture
Steroid Administration for Articular Fractures of the Elbow (SAFE Trial)
The primary purpose of this study is to determine if perioperative glucocorticoid administration (IV intra-operative followed by a post-operative oral taper course) improves post-operative range of motion in a patient population…
- Trial name
- SAFE (NCT04738318)
- Testing
- Glucocorticoids, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Post-traumatic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Use of Compression Glove to Prevent Complications After Distal Radius Fractures: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Distal radius fractures (DRF) are the most common type of fracture in the human body, and a large proportion of DRFs result in complications.
- Conditions
- Post-traumatic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Edema
- Trial name
- NCT01118715
- Testing
- Compression glove
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- J&M Shuler
Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
ECoG Direct Brain Interface for Individuals With Upper Limb Paralysis
The purpose of this research study is to demonstrate that individuals with upper limb paralysis due to spinal cord injury, brachial plexus injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and brain stem stroke can successfully achieve…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Brachial Plexus Injury, Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT01393444
- Testing
- Implantation of ECoG sensors on the brain surface
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia
Rehabilitation of the Upper Extremity With Enhanced Proprioceptive Feedback Following Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine if tetraplegic individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) who remain unable to move their arms normally 1 year after their SCIs are able to sense and move the affected arm(s)…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia, Paresis, Plegia
- Trial name
- NCT00833105
- Testing
- AMES treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Upper Extremity Wound, Lower Extremity Wound
VAC Bioburden Wound Care Assessment
The purpose of this study is to compare the microbiologic burden and need for further operative debridement of patients undergoing primary surgical debridement of infected tissue, soft tissue abscesses, or traumatic wounds of the…
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Wound, Lower Extremity Wound, Soft Tissue Abscesses, Traumatic Wounds
- Trial name
- NCT04826965
- Testing
- Wound Vac is applied
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Arm Spasticity
Comparing Lower-concentration Dysport Treatment Targeted to the Neuromuscular Junction With Current Clinical Practice
The aim of the study was to compare Dysport treatment results (as assessed by Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) in the elbow joint 4 weeks post treatment) following two treatment techniques: the current clinical practice injection…
- Trial name
- NMJ (NCT01682148)
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A
- Where
- 23 sites in Denmark, Finland and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
Distal Radius Fracture
Effect of NSAID Use on Pain and Opioid Consumption Following Distal Radius Fracture
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, are excellent medications for providing pain control in certain patients.
- Trial name
- Adult NSAID (NCT03749616)
- Testing
- Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Surgical Wound
The Closer Trial: A Safety and Efficacy Study of the Rex Medical Vascular Sealing System
The objective of this trial is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Rex Medical Closer Vascular Sealing System in sealing femoral arterial access sites.
- Trial name
- Closer (NCT02136004)
- Testing
- Closer VSS
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Rex Medical
Distal Radius Fracture
Short Forearm Casting Versus Below-elbow Splinting for Acute Immobilization of Distal Radius Fractures
There is no consensus regarding the need to immobilize the elbow in immediate immobilization of closed distal radius fractures post-reduction.
- Trial name
- NCT02679066
- Testing
- Sugar-tong splint, Short forearm cast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Postoperative Pain, Carpal Tunnel Release
Pain Outcomes of Intra-operative IV Tylenol and/or IV Toradol for Carpal Tunnel and Distal Radius Fracture Surgeries
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of intra-operative administration of IV tylenol and/or IV toradol in minimizing post-operative pain for carpal tunnel patients and distal radius fracture patients.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Carpal Tunnel Release, Distal Radius Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT02313675
- Testing
- Acetaminophen, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- John Fowler
Radius; Fracture, Lower or Distal End
Cast vs. Splints for Minimally Displaced Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly
The purpose of this prospective randomized study is to add to the body of knowledge on the treatment of minimally displaced distal radius fractures in patients over 60 years of age.
- Trial name
- NCT02066857
- Testing
- Cast made of generic plaster or fiberglass cast material, Generic "off the shelf" removable splint
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Upper Extremity Fracture, Upper Extremity Dislocation
Progressive Splinting Status Post Elbow Fractures and Dislocations
The purpose of this study is to help determine if a static stretching brace in addition to physical therapy decreases the incidence of secondary operations, increases range of motion, and individual patient function.
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Fracture, Upper Extremity Dislocation, Fractures, Comminuted, Elbow Fracture
- Trial name
- JAS (NCT00580866)
- Testing
- JAS Brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Evaluating the Ease of Use of a VAC GranuFoam Bridge Dressing on Diabetic Foot Ulcers Receiving VAC Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
The study is aimed at evaluating the clinician's perceived ease of using the V.A.C. GranuForm bride dressing and the patients perceived level of comfort during the dressing wear.
- Trial name
- NCT00847730
- Testing
- V.A.C. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- KCI USA, Inc
Edema Arm, Fracture; Wrist
Taping to Control Edema in Patients With Forearm Plaster for Wrist Fracture.
Wrist fractures are a very common event affecting patients of all ages and are estimated to account for approximately 10% -25% of all fractures. 70-90% of fractures are treated with closed reduction and forearm cast.
- Trial name
- NCT04683887
- Testing
- Tape application
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza