Clinical trials: Bone Injury
Fracture
Wrist Fracture Evaluation With a Desktop Orthopedic Tomosynthesis System
Trauma to the extremities such wrist, ankle, limb is very common and affects all population groups. It constitutes a significant public health issue. Standard radiography remains the basic imaging tool.
- Trial name
- NCT03993691
- Testing
- Tomo-E scan, Radiograph
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Hip Fractures, Femoral Fractures
Mobilizing Evidence Into Action to Improve Outcomes of Vulnerable Seniors
This is a parallel Randomized Controlled Trial comparing two different delivery modes of post hip fracture management-a specialized Fracture Follow-up Clinic versus Usual Care alone.
- Trial name
- NCT01254942
- Testing
- B4 Clinic, Usual Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD)
Measures to Lower the Stress Response in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery induces a measurable stress response in patients which leads to increased morbidity and mortality post-operatively.
- Conditions
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD), Atrioventricular Septal Defects (AVSD)
- Trial name
- NCT00848393
- Testing
- Fentanyl (High Dose), Fentanyl (Low Dose), Fentanyl (Low Dose) + Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Fractures, Bone, Serious Fall-related Injuries
Working to Increase Stability Through Exercise
The investigators propose a 36-month multi-center randomized effectiveness trial to compare the impact of an Enhanced Usual Care (Control) intervention, with Exercise Coaching (Exercise), on Serious Fall-Related Injuries (SFI) in…
- Trial name
- WISE (NCT02714257)
- Testing
- Enhanced Usual Care plus Exercise Coaching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,139 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Femur Fracture
Skeletal Versus Cutaneous Traction For Treatment of Femur Fractures
The purpose of this study is to determine whether there are any differences in skeletal or cutaneous traction for the treatment of femur fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT00916136
- Testing
- Femoral Traction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Hip Fractures, Blood Loss
Safety and Efficacy of Oral TXA in Reducing Blood Loss and Transfusion in Hip Fractures
The primary objective of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of Tranexamic acid (TXA) in reducing blood loss and transfusion requirements for patients with osteoporotic hip fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT02908516
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Bone Metastases
A Study Comparing Denosumab vs. Zoledronic Acid for the Treatment of Bone Metastases in Breast Cancer Subjects.
The purpose of this study is to determine if denosumab is non-inferior to zoledronic acid in the treatment of bone metastases in subjects with advanced breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00321464
- Testing
- Denosumab, Zoledronic Acid
- Volunteers
- 2,049 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Femoral Neck Fracture
Functional Status, Morbidity and Mortality in Cemented Versus Press-Fit Hemiarthroplasty
Hemiarthroplasty (half of a hip replacement) is the most common treatment for displaced fractures of the femoral neck in the elderly and is associated with a better functional outcome and fewer reoperations than internal…
- Trial name
- NCT01114646
- Testing
- Cemented Hip Hemiarthroplasty, VerSys Beaded FullCoat, Zimmer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Hartford Hospital
Degenerative Hip Joint Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of OR3O™ Dual Mobility System vs. Conventional Single Bearing Design Total Hip System
The purpose of this study is to compare OR3O™ Dual Mobility System to a conventional, single-bearing design Total Hip System in subjects who undergo Primary THA.
- Conditions
- Degenerative Hip Joint Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Femoral Neck Fractures, Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
- Trial name
- OR3O (NCT04941729)
- Testing
- OR3O™ - Dual Mobility System, Conventional
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew Medical (Shanghai) Ltd
Femur Fracture, Tibial Fractures
Distal Targeter vs Free-hand
This study is a randomized controlled trial comparing the use of two different surgical techniques--free-hand versus distal targeting jig-based for distal interlock screw--placement and their effects on total operative time and…
- Conditions
- Femur Fracture, Tibial Fractures, Nonunion of Fracture, Nonunion of Fracture of Tibia
- Trial name
- NCT05613257
- Testing
- Distal targeting jig, Free-hand/perfect circles technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Physical Frailty, Hip Fracture
Exercise and Testosterone Therapy in Elderly Men With Physical Frailty
The primary aim of this study is to determine, in hypogonadal older men with physical frailty, whether exercise training combined with testosterone replacement therapy can improve skeletal muscle strength, and lean mass, to a…
- Conditions
- Physical Frailty, Hip Fracture, Elective Hip Replacement, Hypogonadism
- Trial name
- NCT00345969
- Testing
- Transdermal Testosterone gel (1%), Supervised exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Fractures, Bone, Nausea and Vomiting, Postoperative
Quality of Recovery After Dexamethasone, Ondansetron or Placebo Intrathecal Morphine Administration
The aim of this study is to evaluate not only the occurrence of side effects, but the quality of the recovery (QoR-40 Questionnaire) of patients submitted to spinal anesthesia with administration of low doses (0.1 mg) of…
- Conditions
- Fractures, Bone, Nausea and Vomiting, Postoperative, Pruritus, Morphine Adverse Reaction
- Trial name
- NCT03035942
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Ondansetron, Saline
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo
Fracture
Anatomical Shoulder™ Fracture PMCF Study
The purpose of this study is to obtain outcomes data on the Anatomical Shoulder Fracture System by analysis of standard scoring systems and radiographs.
- Trial name
- NCT02465398
- Testing
- Fracture Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany, Switzerland and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Proximal Humeral Fracture
Paravertebral Block for Proximal Humeral Fracture Surgery
This study evaluates the effects of T2 paravertebral block block improving interscalene brachial plexus block and superficial cervical plexus block on the relief of pain intensity during elderly proximal humerus fracture fixation…
- Trial name
- NCT03919422
- Testing
- T2 paravertebral block, interscalene brachial plexus block and superficial cervical plexus block
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai 6th People's Hospital
Ankle Injuries
A Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing Antiglide and Lateral Plate Fixation in Ankle Fractures
The role of operative fixation of unstable, displaced lateral malleolus fractures is well-established (Mayer, Mak, and Yablon). However, the optimal type of fixation remains the subject of debate.
- Trial name
- NCT00718302
- Testing
- Antiglide Plate, Lateral Plate
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 249 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Tibial Fractures
A Post-Market Clinical Evaluation of the Treatment of Tibia Fractures With the T2 Alpha Tibia Nailing System
This investigation is a prospective, multi-center clinical investigation. It is anticipated that a total of 80 subjects will be enrolled.
- Trial name
- NCT04015167
- Testing
- T2 Alpha Tibia Nailing System
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Stryker Trauma and Extremities
Degenerative Disc Disease, Trauma (Including Fractures)
BIO4 Clinical Case Study: Cervical Spine
The goal of this study is to investigate the efficacy of BIO4 bone matrix in patients undergoing 1 or 2-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) spine surgery.
- Conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease, Trauma (Including Fractures), Spondylolisthesis
- Trial name
- NCT03077204
- Testing
- 1 or 2-Level ACDF utilizing BIO4 with Bio AVS Cervical Allograft (with graft window)., Aviator Anterior Cervical Plating System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Seton Healthcare Family
Hip Fracture
Pain Control in Elderly Hip Fracture Patients: Is Intravenous Acetaminophen Superior to Oral Administration?
The primary objective is to determine if intravenous acetaminophen decreases pain scores and the amount of morphine equivalence received as compared to oral acetaminophen in patients greater than 65 years old after sustaining a…
- Trial name
- NCT02774148
- Testing
- IV Acetaminophen, PO Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Corewell Health West
Spondylolisthesis, Neurologic Deficits
A Postmarket Surveillance Study of the Paradigm Spine Dynamic Stabilization System (DSS)
The purpose of the Post-Market Surveillance study is to evaluate safety.
- Conditions
- Spondylolisthesis, Neurologic Deficits, Kyphosis, Pseudarthrosis
- Trial name
- DSS (NCT01461005)
- Testing
- Dynamic Stabilization System (DSS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Paradigm Spine
Surgical Site Infection, Unplanned Fracture-Related Reoperation
Pre-operative Aqueous Antiseptic Skin Solutions in Open Fractures
The prevention of infection is the single most important goal influencing peri-operative care of patients with open fractures. Standard practice in the management of open fractures includes sterile technique and pre-operative…
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Unplanned Fracture-Related Reoperation, Open Appendicular Fracture
- Trial name
- Aqueous-PREP (NCT03385304)
- Testing
- 10% povidone-iodine (1% free iodine) in purified water, 4% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) in purified water
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 1,638 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore