Clinical trials: Artificial Limbs
Avascular Necrosis of Hip, Osteoarthritis, Hip
Metasul Monoblock Component™ Cup in a Hip Resurfacing Application With the Durom® Hip Resurfacing Femoral Component
The Zimmer Hip Resurfacing System Post-Market Clinical Follow-up study will examine the safety and efficacy of this device in the young and/or active patient with advanced hip disease.
- Conditions
- Avascular Necrosis of Hip, Osteoarthritis, Hip, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammatory Arthritis
- Trial name
- MMC (NCT03681639)
- Testing
- Serum Metal ion levels determined to monitor changes in chromium and cobalt levels
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Evaluation of Triathlon - A New Total Knee Prosthesis System - Roentgen Stereophotogrammetric Analysis (RSA) Triathlon CR vs. PS
The objective is to investigate the Clinical, Radiographic, Roentgen Stereophotogrammetric behaviour and patient outcome when using the Triathlon total knee prosthesis in a prospective randomized clinical trial.
- Trial name
- TriathlonRSA (NCT02522728)
- Testing
- Triathlon CR, Triathlon PS
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Stryker Orthopaedics
Lower Extremity Amputation
Pivot-Flex Foot: Optimal Coupling Ratio Between Transverse and Sagittal-plane Motions Using a Torsionally Adaptive Prosthesis for Individuals With Lower Limb Amputation
When prescribing a prosthetic foot, clinicians face a dizzying array of choices as more than 200 different prosthetic feet are available.
- Trial name
- NCT03532100
- Testing
- Torsionally adaptive prosthesis with 0:1 coupling ratio, Torsionally adaptive prosthesis with 1:6 coupling ratio, Torsionally adaptive prosthesis with 1:4 coupling ratio
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Effect of Low Dose Corticosteroids on Perioperative Markers of Thrombosis and Fibrinolysis in Total Knee Arthroplasty
One postoperative complication following unilateral or bilateral total knee arthroplasty is thrombosis (blood clot formation). In this prospective, double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial, researchers are…
- Trial name
- NCT01815918
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Malignant Neoplasms of Male Genital Organs
Evaluate Use of Caudal Nerve Blocks in Adult Penile Prosthesis
During penile prosthesis surgery, patients are given general anesthesia in combination with other pain drugs. A caudal nerve block (CNB) is a local anesthetic injected near the tailbone, in addition to general anesthesia, which…
- Trial name
- NCT02740127
- Testing
- Caudal Nerve Block (CNB), Ropivacaine, Epinephrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Rib Fracture, Flail Chest
Clinical Study of the U-Plate Fracture Repair System to Treat Rib Fractures
The purpose of this study is to gather information about a device used to help fix broken ribs. Hypothesis: Rib fracture repair with the U-plate system is clinically durable and safe for the indications of flail chest repair…
- Trial name
- NCT00556543
- Testing
- U-plate fracture repair system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Symptomatic Degenerative Aortic Stenosis, Severe Aortic Stenosis
CONFIDENCE Registry to Assess Safety and Performance of Portico System to Treat Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis.
The purpose of this clinical investigation is to characterize the procedural safety and device performance of transfemoral implantation of the Portico™ Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve in patients with symptomatic degenerative…
- Trial name
- NCT03752866
- Testing
- Portico™ Valve, Portico Delivery System(s) and Loading System(s), Portico™ Valve, FlexNav Delivery System(s) and Loading System(s)
- Where
- 28 sites in Australia, Belgium and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 1,001 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Atrial Fibrillation, Venous Thromboembolism
Prothrombin Times Outside the Therapeutic Range in Otherwise Stable Patients
Warfarin is very effective for the prevention of blood clots (thrombosis). A test of coagulation, the prothrombin time (PT) is used to monitor the effect.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Venous Thromboembolism, Ischemic Stroke, Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- FORESPEAK-0 (NCT00814177)
- Testing
- warfarin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Knee
Switching Drug Therapy for the Prevention of Blood Clot Formation From Enoxaparin to Rivaroxaban After Orthopedic Surgery for Either Total Hip or Total Knee Replacement
The study will describe the short-term effects the study drug, rivaroxaban, has on the body when a patient is switched from enoxaparin injection (by needle) to oral rivaroxaban (by mouth) for the prevention of blood clotting in…
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Hip, Thromboembolism
- Trial name
- NCT01094886
- Testing
- Rivaroxaban
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
Limb Deficiencies, Pediatric ALL
Innovative Prosthetic Systems for Pediatric Limb Loss to Accommodate Growth
An immediate fit adjustable prosthetic system is being investigated for children. The age range being recruited is from 3 years up to 18 years old.
- Trial name
- NCT05230004
- Testing
- iFIT prosthesis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Erectile Dysfunction
Titan® One Touch Release Inflatable Penile Prosthesis
The purpose of this study is to assess the ease of deflation of the Titan® OTR pump.
- Trial name
- NCT00731939
- Testing
- Inflatable Penile Prosthesis
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Coloplast A/S
Amputation of Lower Limb
Assessment of Safety and Performances of a 3D Printed Prosthetic Foot: A Pilot Study
A dynamic energy storage and return foot prosthesis is a type of prosthesis designed to mimic and restore the functionality and natural movement of the limb that has been amputated.
- Trial name
- NCT06938087
- Testing
- 3D printed prosthesis foot, Current prosthesis foot
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro
Prosthesis User
Biomechanical Assessment of Gait in Lower-Extremity-Amputees
This study is investigating the influence of several simulated real life conditions on the symmetry of gait with trans-tibial prostheses Hypotheses: It is hypothesized that the observable differences in gait pattern between…
- Trial name
- NCT01332123
- Testing
- Alignment perturbations
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Aortic Aneurysm, Penetrating Ulcer
TX2® Low Profile TAA Endovascular Graft
The Zenith® TX2® Low Profile TAA Endovascular Graft study is a clinical trial approved by US FDA to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Zenith® TX2® Low Profile TAA Endovascular Graft indicated for the treatment of…
- Conditions
- Aortic Aneurysm, Penetrating Ulcer, Vascular Disease
- Trial name
- TX2® LP (NCT01151020)
- Testing
- Zenith® TX2® Low Profile TAA Endovascular Graft
- Where
- 33 sites in United States, Germany and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Cook Research Incorporated
Traumatic Amputation of Arm
Interface Kinematics of Transhumeral Prosthetic Sockets Using XROMM
The purpose of this pilot study was to conduct a head-to-head comparison of two designs for transhumeral level upper limb prosthetic sockets: a traditional socket design and a socket design hypothesized to provide greater…
- Trial name
- NCT01546675
- Testing
- Skeletal Stabilization
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Prosthesis User, Amputation
Connect TF - An Investigation of Function and Usability of a New Adaptable Socket System
The primary objective of this investigation is to evaluate how the CONNECT TF compares to traditional handmade sockets, specifically that it provides reliable suspension and improved usability and comfort for the amputee, and…
- Trial name
- NCT04388488
- Testing
- CONNECT TF adaptable socket system, Any conventional handmade socket
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Össur Iceland ehf
Amputation, Diabetes
Vacuum Suspension: Effects on Tissue Oxygenation, Activity and Fit
The fit of the residual limb within a prosthetic socket is a primary concern for many amputees. A poor fit can lead to skin irritation, tissue breakdown, and pain.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Diabetes, Leg Injuries, Traumatic Amputations
- Trial name
- NCT00117793
- Testing
- Total Surface Bearing Suction Socket, Vacuum assisted socket system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Edentulous Mouth, Dental Prosthesis Failure
Retrospective Clinical Evaluation of Nano-hybrid-composite Denture Teeth
This retrospective study investigates the longevity of dentures with SR Phonares II teeth after a wearing period of more than 10 years.
- Trial name
- NCT05599269
- Testing
- Examination of dentures with SR Phonares II teeth
- Where
- Liechtenstein
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ivoclar Vivadent AG
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Argus® II Retinal Stimulation System Feasibility Protocol
Investigational Phase of the Study: The objective of this feasibility study is to evaluate the safety and utility of the Argus II Retinal Stimulation System in providing visual function to blind subjects with retinitis…
- Trial name
- NCT00407602
- Testing
- Implant of Argus II Retinal Prosthesis
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Second Sight Medical Products
Osteoarthritis Shoulder, Fracture
Multi Centre Study on TESS V2 Shoulder System
This study is a Post Market Clinical Follow-up study to fulfill the post market surveillance requirements. The data collected from this study will serve the purpose of confirming safety and performance of the TESS Shoulder System.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis Shoulder, Fracture, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Avascular Necrosis
- Trial name
- NCT03431857
- Testing
- TESS V2
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium, France
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet