Clinical trials: Back Disorder
Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
Soft Active Back Exosuit to Reduce Workplace Back Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a wearable back exosuit can make it safer and easier for workers who bend, lift, and lower objects in an industrial setting.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Low Back Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05802914
- Testing
- Back Exosuit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wyss Institute at Harvard University
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) Surgical Techniques Comparing the Direct Anterior Approach to the Posterior Approach
The purpose of this study is to compare the short term effectiveness and return to function of subjects undergoing primary Total Hip Arthroplasty using an Anterior Approach (incision on the front part of the hip joint) versus…
- Trial name
- NCT01807104
- Testing
- Anterior Approach / Posterior Approach, Anterior versus Posterior Approach for total hip replacement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Barrett, William, M.D.
Dental Pulp Necrosis
Antimicrobial Efficacy of Four Different Irrigation Protocols
proper disinfection of root canal system before obturation is a must for long term success of endodontic treatment, therefore a proper irrigant is mandatory, therefore investigators are studying the antibacterial effects of 4…
- Trial name
- NCT03668899
- Testing
- irrigation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Degenerative Disc Disease
Retrospective Review of Integrity Implants FlareHawk® for Lumbar Fusion
This is a retrospective clinical study (chart review) of patients who have previously undergone Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion or Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion surgery with the FlareHawk expandable interbody fusion…
- Trial name
- NCT04057235
- Testing
- FlareHawk Interbody Fusion System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Integrity Implants Inc.
Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain
High Frequency Stimulation Trials in Patients With Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator System
Study designed to compare the conventional stimulation programming versus the high frequency stimulation programming of the spinal cord stimulator for subjects who already have a spinal cord stimulator.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain, Radiculopathy, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Trial name
- HFSCS (NCT02265848)
- Testing
- High frequency stimulation, Low frequency stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Center for Clinical Research, Winston-Salem, NC
Nicotine Dependence
TMS-fMRI for Neural Pathway in Smokers
Cigarette smoking causes significant morbidity and mortality in the United States. Smoking cessation is difficult, with the average smoker attempting to quit five times before permanent success.
- Trial name
- NCT02665338
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xingbao Li
Breast Neoplasms
Comparison of Full-Field Digital Mammography With Digital Breast Tomography for Screening Call-Back Rates
This multicenter trial using Hologic digital mammography units will evaluate the specificity of 2-D full field digital mammography (FFDM) versus a combination of 2-D and 3-D tomosynthesis imaging in breast cancer screening.
- Trial name
- NCT01236781
- Testing
- Screening Tomosynthesis, Diagnostic Tomosynthesis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 558 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- American College of Radiology
Alveolar Bone Loss
A Feasibility Study for Growth Bone Vertically With Titanium Mesh and Allograft in Lower Posterior Jaw
This study will involve placing donor bone into the back of lower jaw then covering with a newly designed titanium mesh. The mesh will then stay in the mouth for 4 months before it will be removed.
- Trial name
- NCT02255149
- Testing
- Bone/Mesh
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Radiculopathy, Herniated Disk
Percutaneous Diskectomy SpineJet x Open Microdiskectomy in Treatment of Lumbar Radiculopathy
Approximately 300,000 patients undergo open surgical procedures to treat symptoms caused by disc herniation. Among the various surgical techniques practiced the percutaneous discectomy occupies its space since the first…
- Trial name
- PDOP_TLR (NCT01367860)
- Testing
- Open microdiscectomy, Percutaneous Diskectomy SpineJet
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
A Pivotal Study of a Facet Replacement System to Treat Spinal Stenosis
The purpose of this study is to determine if the ACADIA® Facet Replacement System is effective in the treatment of spinal stenosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00401518
- Testing
- Non-randomized ACADIA® Facet Replacement System, Randomized ACADIA® Facet Replacement System, Randomized Instrumented posterolateral fusion (PLF)
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 390 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Globus Medical Inc
Chronic Pain, Back Pain Lower Back Chronic
Mind-body Treatments for Chronic Back Pain
Participants with chronic back pain will complete an online prescreen. They will then be randomized to one of two different studies: a placebo vs. waitlist study or a psychotherapy vs.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Back Pain Lower Back Chronic, Back Pain, Low
- Trial name
- NCT03294148
- Testing
- Psychotherapy Treatment for Chronic Back Pain
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
COVID-19
Communities Fighting COVID Return to School
San Diego State University (SDSU), a designated Hispanic-serving institution, is partnering with Sweetwater Union High School District, an independent public school district serving 90% ethnic minority and a high proportion of…
- Trial name
- NCT05150860
- Testing
- At-home COVID-19 testing, Onsite COVID-19 testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 852 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- San Diego State University
Low Back Disorder
MMG vs. EMG for Cortical Breach Detection
The purpose of this study is to determine how well mechanomyography (MMG) and electromyography (EMG) prevent cortical bone breaches, or the pinching of a nerve from screw placement, in patients having lower back surgery requiring…
- Trial name
- NCT05352048
- Testing
- Triggered Electromyography, Mechanomyography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Francis Farhadi
Dental Caries
Comparative Study of Experimental Dental Adhesive With and Without Phosphoric Acid Pretreatment
The intent of this study is to evaluate the clinical performance of an experimental dental bonding agent for use with dental restorative composites with and without pretreatment of the tooth dentin and enamel using phosphoric…
- Trial name
- NCT02071953
- Testing
- Experimental adhesive w/out phosphoric acid in post. rest., Experimental adhesive with phosphoric acid in post. rest.
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dentsply International
Painful Digital Neuroma
Treatment of Painful Digital Neuroma Using A Pedicled Nerve Flap
Neuroma excision and digital nerve reconstruction remain the best option for the treatment of Painful Digital Neuroma (PDN). When the distal nerve end is preserved, conventional nonvascularized nerve grafting is the primary…
- Trial name
- NCT01684839
- Testing
- Pedicled nerve flap
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Second Hospital of Tangshan
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Susceptibility to
Non-surgical Intervention for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This randomized controlled trial graduate student research study will explore the effect of non-surgical intervention of the dorsal application of Kinesio Tape for carpal tunnel syndrome, and forearm wrist hand pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03360344
- Testing
- Kinesio 12 inch Tape, Kinesio 4 inch Tape, Cock up Splint and Lumbrical exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Interstitial Cystitis, Painful Bladder Syndrome
Pilot Study of Percutaneous Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of IC/PBS
In 2014, the American Urological Association updated it management algorithm for Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome (IC/PBS). As the algorithm progresses, interventions become increasingly invasive and morbid.
- Trial name
- NCT02550561
- Testing
- Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Knee Injuries and Disorders, Ankle Injuries and Disorders
Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Slovenian Armed Forces
Physical readiness of military personnel is a cornerstone of any army, as soldiers are expected to meet high physical demands on a daily basis, and soldiers must complete one hour of physical conditioning each day.
- Conditions
- Knee Injuries and Disorders, Ankle Injuries and Disorders, Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03415464
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ljubljana
Sacroiliac Strain, Low Back Pain
Correction of Low Back Pain From Sacroiliac Malrotation With a Simple in Home Exercise
60 participants with low back pain will be examined to determine the direction and extent of sacroiliac malrotation. If malrotation exists, they will be randomized to 3 treatment groups: 1 will be taught how to use their thigh to…
- Trial name
- SIbackpain (NCT03888235)
- Testing
- Immediate corrective exercises, Immediate use of pelvic support belt, Delayed treatment
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Dental Restoration Failure of Marginal Integrity, Dental Caries
Clinical Investigation of a New Bulk Fill Composite Resin in the Restoration of Posterior Teeth
Polymerization shrinkage remains one of the primary disadvantages of composite resin restorative materials (tooth-colored fillings).
- Conditions
- Dental Restoration Failure of Marginal Integrity, Dental Caries, Unrepairable Overhanging of Dental Restorative Materials, Poor Aesthetics of Existing Restoration
- Trial name
- NCT02572570
- Testing
- Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior, Filtek Supreme Ultra
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill