Clinical trials: Casting
Amputation
Transtibial Pin Lock Suspension at Varying Distraction Values Using a Modified Air Bladder Casting System
To assess the effects various distraction values have on the 'slippage' effect of a transtibial pin-lock system
- Trial name
- NCT04248907
- Testing
- 0 pound tension, 2 pound tension, 4 pound tension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
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
Hydrostatic Vacuum Casting
Qualitative & Quantitative Comparison of Hydrostatic vs Vacuum Casting Methods in Trans-Tibial Amputees
The purpose of this graduate research study is to compare hydrostatic and vacuum casting techniques using patient mobility indicators, volume displacement, comfort, and overall satisfaction outcomes in trans-tibial amputees.
- Trial name
- NCT03891017
- Testing
- vacuum casting, hydrostatic casting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Distal Radius Fracture
Above-versus Below-elbow Casting for Conservative Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures
For the non-surgical treatment of distal radius fractures in adults a variety cast options are available, including or not the elbow joint.
- Trial name
- NCT03126175
- Testing
- Below elbow immobilization, Above elbow immobilization
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Dr. Fernando Mauro Pires da Rocha
Type I Supracondylar Fracture of the Humerus
Treatment of Type I Supracondylar Fractures of the Humerus
Type I supracondylar fractures are elbow fractures that occur in children aged 3-10 years. Many different treatment options exist to treat this type of fracture.
- Trial name
- NCT00904137
- Testing
- Cast, Splint, Tape
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Cartilage Injury, Orthopedic Disorder
CAsting and REhabilitation Versus Supervised Neglect for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus in the Pediatric Population
Rationale: OCLs (osteochondral lesions) of the talus can be congenital or can occur after trauma or in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The main complaint of an OCL is pain during weightbearing activities.
- Conditions
- Cartilage Injury, Orthopedic Disorder, Skeletal Injury, Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- CARE (NCT06220539)
- Testing
- Casting and supervised rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tristan Buck
Distal Radius Fracture
Short-Arm Casting Effective in Type A2 Fractures in the Distal Radius
Distal radius fracture (DRF) is among the most common fractures of the long bones, which comprise one sixth of all fractures. Due to its high prevalence, effect on patients' everyday life, and cost on national health resources…
- Trial name
- NCT02286661
- Testing
- Casting (long arm), Casting (short arm)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Fracture Treatment
Treatment of Distal Radius Buckle Fractures
This study determines if patients with buckle fractures of the distal radius and/or ulna treated with supportive care only demonstrate non-inferior outcomes in regard to pain control during healing, functional outcome at the…
- Trial name
- NCT01762605
- Testing
- Supportive Care, Cast
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Diabetes
A Comparison of TCC-EZ Using Human Amnion Allograft vs TCC-EZ and Standard Wound Care in Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
A Comparison of AmnioExcel® and Total Contact Casting (TCC-EZ) Versus Standard Wound Care and TCC-EZ in Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers Best practice is to treat DFUs with standardized care and, if unsuccessful, use advanced…
- Trial name
- TAD (NCT02344329)
- Testing
- Topical wound dressing, Human Amnion Allograft, usual wound care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Dakota
Distal Radius Fracture
A Study Evaluating Splinting and Casting for Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly
Distal radial fractures are the most common fracture of the upper extremity in adults, with a higher incidence in those 65 years of age or older.
- Trial name
- NCT04632745
- Testing
- Wrist Rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Femoral Shaft Fracture
Titanium Elastic Nailing Versus Hip Spica Cast in Treatment of Femoral Fractures in Children
The purpose of this study is to determine which method is better for treatment of femoral fracture in children in outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT01190696
- Testing
- titanium elastic nailing, Hip spica casting
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Distal Radial Buckle Fractures
A Comparison of Casting and Splinting in Pediatric Radial Buckle Fractures
Background: distal radial buckle fractures are common injuries in children. the ideal immobilization technique is controversial.
- Trial name
- NCT01010347
- Testing
- Volar Splint, Cast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Both Bone Forearm Fracture, AO Classification 22D/2.1-5.2
Casting Versus Flexible Intramedullary Nailing in Displaced Pediatric Forearm Shaft Fractures
The forearm is the most common fracture location in children, with an increasing incidence. Displaced forearm shaft fractures have traditionally been treated with closed reduction and cast immobilization.
- Conditions
- Both Bone Forearm Fracture, AO Classification 22D/2.1-5.2, 7-12 Year Old
- Trial name
- NCT04664517
- Testing
- Flexible intramedullary nail (FIN), Reduction auder general anesthesia and long arm cast
- Where
- 5 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Femur Fracture
Spica Casting in Pediatric Femur Fractures: Study of Single Leg Versus Double Leg Spica Casts
Prospective randomized controlled trial comparing use of single leg spica with double leg spica casts in the treatment of pediatric femur fractures in children ages 2 through 6 years old.
- Trial name
- NCT01293916
- Testing
- Spica casting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Distal Radius Fractures, Survey
Predicting Outcomes of Distal Radius Fractures: a Surgeon Survey
The goal of this surgeon survey is to find out if orthopedic and trauma surgeons can predict outcomes in older adults with distal radius fractures.
- Conditions
- Distal Radius Fractures, Survey, Distal Radius Fracture
- Trial name
- SSDART (NCT05942950)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- JointResearch