Clinical trials: Back Injury
Medulloblastoma, Childhood, Healthy Volunteers
Child's Study of the Impact of PF Lesion on Motor Skills, Language, Cognitive Functioning and Social Cognition
One of the major complications of posterior fossa surgery is Posterior Fossa Syndrome (PFS). This syndrome is due to a possible complication of surgical excision of a tumor of the cerebellum (4th ventricle) and is characterized…
- Conditions
- Medulloblastoma, Childhood, Healthy Volunteers, Fossa Posterior Tumor, Low-grade Glioma
- Trial name
- CervIRM (NCT04174820)
- Testing
- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 145 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Shoulder Posterior Capsular Contracture
Youth Throwers Respond to Stretching
The purpose of this study is to document the rates of youth baseball player demographics, incidence of arm pain, usage of different pitch types, and degree of internal rotation contracture in the throwing versus the non-throwing…
- Trial name
- Safethrow (NCT01065181)
- Volunteers
- 1,261 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Metzger, Charles, M.D.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in Spinal Cord Injury
The overall goal of Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in Spinal Cord Injury (TRACK-SCI) study is to determine the relationships among the clinical, neuroimaging, cognitive, genetic and proteomic biomarker…
- Trial name
- TRACK-SCI (NCT04565366)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 726 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Complex Digital Injuries
Reconstruction of a Neurocutaneous Defect of the Proximal Phalanx With a Heterodigital Arterialized Nerve Pedicle Flap
Complex digital injuries involving soft tissue loss and digital nerve defect pose challenging problems for hand surgeons. This study uses the heterodigital arterialized nerve pedicle flap including the dorsal branch of the…
- Trial name
- NCT01837407
- Testing
- Composite Flap
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Second Hospital of Tangshan
Back Problems and Other Musculoskeletal Injuries
Injury Prevention Among Conscripts
The purpose of this clinical trial is to study the effect of neuromuscular training program and regular safety counselling on the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in adolescent conscripts.
- Trial name
- VASTE (NCT00595816)
- Testing
- physical training and counselling
- Where
- 2 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UKK Institute
Knee Surgeries, Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Adductor Canal Block With IPACK Versus 4-in-1 Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Knee Surgery
This randomized interventional study compares the analgesic efficacy of Adductor Canal Block combined with Infiltration of the Posterior Capsule of the Knee (IPCAK) versus the 4-in-1 block technique in patients undergoing knee…
- Conditions
- Knee Surgeries, Total Ankle Arthroplasty, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
- Trial name
- NCT07700797
- Testing
- Adductor canal block with IPACK, 4 in 1 block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zagazig University
Hip Fractures
Anterior vs Posterior Approach for Hip Hemiarthroplasty
Randomized trial to evaluate the role of the anterior vs posterior approach regarding hemiarthroplasty of the hip. The Investigators' hypothesis is that the muscle sparing anterior approach may result in improved function in the…
- Trial name
- NCT04957251
- Testing
- anterior approach to the hip, posterior approach to the hip
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mount Carmel Health System
Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain
Pragmatic Posterior Capsular Stretch
Various stretches are used to lengthen the posterior shoulder capsule. No study has reported the comparison of the pragmatic posterior capsular stretch and cross body stertch
- Conditions
- Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Pain, Adhesive Capsulitis, Rotator Cuff Tears
- Trial name
- PPCS (NCT04901780)
- Testing
- pragmatic posterior capsular stretch, cross body stretch
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Bounce Back Now: A Low-Cost Intervention to Facilitate Post-Disaster Recovery
Disaster survivors need freely accessible resources to self-monitor their emotional recovery and help them address mental health needs they may develop after a disaster.
- Trial name
- NCT03403738
- Testing
- Bounce Back Now, enhanced usual care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,357 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Spinal Diseases, Spinal Fusion
Intraoperative Disinfection by Pulse Irrigation With Povidone-Iodine Solution in Spine Surgery
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy, in preventing Spinal Surgical Infection, of intraoperative pulsatile irrigation with a 2000-ml saline solution of PVP-Iodine in a group of patients undergoing complex spine…
- Conditions
- Spinal Diseases, Spinal Fusion, Spine Injury, Infection, Hospital
- Trial name
- NCT03249363
- Testing
- Group A - Pulsed PVP-I Irrigation
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rome Tor Vergata
Carpal Tunnel, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Efficacy of Dorsal Kinesio Tape Application for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Esports Gamers: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of Kinesio Tape (KT) in alleviating carpal tunnel-like symptoms and enhancing gaming performance among young adult PC gamers.
- Trial name
- NCT06993090
- Testing
- Kinesio Tape
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Back Pain, Back Strain Lower Back
Efficacy of Postural Reeducation in Elite Gymnasts With Back Pain
Introduction: Low back pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that is associated with symptoms such as pain, limitation of joint range and postural problems in athletes.
- Conditions
- Back Pain, Back Strain Lower Back, Athletic Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT05149703
- Testing
- Mezieres Postural Treatment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Tibial Plateau Fractures
Posterior Column Fractures of Tibial Plateau
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the long-term effects of internal fixation methods in patients with posterior column fractures of tibial plateau according to three column concept.
- Trial name
- NCT06931366
- Testing
- Open reduction and internal fixation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Vertebral Fracture
Prevalence of Subclinical Vertebral Fractures in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Study of prevalence of subclinical vertebral fractures in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing spondylitis
- Trial name
- NCT06092775
- Testing
- DEXA scan,X_ray
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Spinal Fractures
Anterior Screw Fixation Versus Halo Immobilization of Type II Odontoid Fractures in Geriatric Patients With Increased Anesthesia Risk
The management of type II odontoid fractures in geriatric trauma victims remains a source of substantial controversy. The purpose of this study was to compare anterior screw fixation with halo-vest-immobilization in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT02432495
- Testing
- ANTERIOR SCREW FIXATION, HALOV VEST IMMOBILIZATION
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Spine Injury
Trunk Extension Endurance Among Physical Therapy Students
College students from physical therapy department will be assigned into four groups. Participants will be tested for trunk extensors endurance and will be given endurance training program to do at home for 6 to 8 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT03107676
- Testing
- trunk extensors endurance training
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- General Committee of Teaching Hospitals and Institutes, Egypt
Disc Degenerative Disease, Spondylolisthesis
A Clinical Study of a Spine Fusion System in Vertebral Body Fusion Surgery
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate that the efficacy and safety of Spine fusion system manufactured in China is no inferior than imported product.
- Conditions
- Disc Degenerative Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fracture, Spinal Deformity
- Trial name
- NCT02252185
- Testing
- Johnson&Johnson Medical Suzhou made Spine Fusion System, Imported EXPEDIUM screws and OPAL cage
- Where
- 8 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Medical (Suzhou) Ltd.
Musculoskeletal Disorder
R2P Field Test of the EMS LiftKit: Validating Usability, Usefulness, Desirability, and Effects on Musculoskeletal Injuries in EMS Providers
The long-term goal of our research program is to reduce the high incidence of musculoskeletal injury associated with person-handling tasks performed by EMS providers/responders (NORA Public Safety Industry Sector).
- Trial name
- NCT05551143
- Testing
- LiftKit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Injury
Does Self-efficacy Predict Outcomes Among U.S. Military Academy Cadets During Initial Entry Training?
Background: Lower back injuries are a common occurrence in athletes, sports programs, and in the military (Bengtsson, 2018; Lovalekar, 2021).
- Trial name
- NCT05453110
- Testing
- Deadlift Form Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 903 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Keller Army Community Hospital
Back Pain, Occupational Diseases
Redesigning Patient Handling Tasks to Prevent Nursing Back Injuries
This study is one of several initiated by the investigators to reduce musculoskeletal injuries in patient care providers. Nurses have one of the highest incidences of work related back injuries of any profession.
- Trial name
- NCT00012844
- Testing
- Redesigning patient handling tasks using equip: Arjo Bianca Overhead Lift, Hill-Rom Resident Transfer Device, TranSit Chair, Total Care Bed, Redesigned patient handling tasks using work practice controls: setting bed height at correct level; applying anti-embolism stockings from foot of bed
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs