Clinical trials: Compression
Guyon's Canal, Nerve Compression
Ulnar Nerve Deep Branch Compression by a Ganglion
Ulnar nerve compression is common at the elbow, but less common at the wrist. The purposes of this study are to report a series of 9 patients with pure ulnar nerve deep branch compression by a ganglion and to evaluate the outcome…
- Trial name
- NCT01994434
- Testing
- Decompression of the ulnar nerve
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Second Hospital of Tangshan
Coagulation, Blood, Compression Devices, Intermittent Pneumatic
Alterations of Blood Clotting With the Use of Sequential Compression Devices on the Lower Limbs
This study aims to assess possible alteration in coagulation (blood clotting) following treatment with sequential compression devices (SCD) plus low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) as opposed to LMWH alone.
- Conditions
- Coagulation, Blood, Compression Devices, Intermittent Pneumatic, Postoperative Complications, Thrombelastography
- Trial name
- TEGLeg (NCT00726570)
- Testing
- Sequential compression device therapy, Dalteparin, TEG
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Parma
Cervical Spondylosis Symptomatic Neurological Compression
Collar Immobilization Following a Posterior Cervical Laminectomy and Fusion
Cervical collars are commonly used to provide external immobilization after elective Posterior Cervical Laminectomy and Interbody Fusion (PCLIF).
- Trial name
- NCT01383876
- Testing
- Collar, No Collar
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Spinal Cord Compression, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. It is not yet known which radiation therapy regimen is more effective in treating metastatic spinal cord compression.
- Trial name
- NCT00727584
- Testing
- radiation therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Cancer Research UK
Mucopolysaccharidosis I, Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Intrathecal Enzyme Replacement Therapy for Spinal Cord Compression in Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) I
The investigators are studying the use of enzyme replacement therapy into the spinal fluid for treatment of spinal cord compression in the Hurler-Scheie and Scheie forms of mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I).
- Conditions
- Mucopolysaccharidosis I, Lysosomal Storage Diseases, Spinal Cord Compression
- Trial name
- NCT00215527
- Testing
- laronidase
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Finland
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Patricia I. Dickson, M.D.
Spinal Cord Compression, Mucopolysaccharidosis I
Extension Study of Intrathecal Enzyme Replacement Therapy for MPS I
This is a one-year extension study of the use of laronidase into the spinal fluid to treat spinal cord compression in mucopolysaccharidosis I.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Compression, Mucopolysaccharidosis I, Hurler-Scheie Syndrome, Scheie Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00786968
- Testing
- laronidase
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Finland
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Patricia I. Dickson, M.D.
Compression of Spinal Nerve Root, Spinal Disorder
Soleus H-Reflex in Different Sitting Postures
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of prolonged sitting duration and three different sitting postures (erect, slumped, and slouched sitting postures) on spinal nerve root function by measuring the soleus (SOL)…
- Conditions
- Compression of Spinal Nerve Root, Spinal Disorder, Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01744899
- Testing
- Sitting posture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Osteoporosis, Fractures, Compression
Dynamic Magnetic Resonance (MR) Study in Evaluating the Vertebral Bone Marrow Perfusion and Its Related Research
The etiology and pathogenesis of osteoporosis has been extensively discussed. The relationship between bone blood circulation and the formation of bony trabeculae has been less understood.
- Trial name
- NCT00172224
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures, Lung Function
Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: Can Kyphoplasty Improve Lung Function? A Prospective Evaluation
Patients with vertebral fractures often have problems to straighten and as a consequence of impaired lung ventilation that leads to a impaired lung function.
- Trial name
- NCT01609712
- Testing
- Radiofrequency Kyphoplasty
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bonn
Compression Neuropathy, Carpal Tunnel
The Treatment of the Median Nerve for the Elimination of the Symptoms Associated With the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
In carpal tunnel syndrome,trigger points are often found in the biceps muscle,in the aponeurosis of the biceps and in the pronator teres muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT00634738
- Testing
- Ischemic Compression (thumb Pressure)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Guy Hains Chiropractor
Cervical Compression Myelopathy, Ischemia
Clinical Trial of Remote Preconditioning in Patients Undergoing Cervical Decompression Surgery
The purpose of this study is to assess whether a large clinical trial testing the effect of RIPC on neurologic outcome in patients undergoing elective cervical decompression surge is warranted.
- Conditions
- Cervical Compression Myelopathy, Ischemia, Reperfusion Injury, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT00778323
- Testing
- limb remote ischemic preconditioning (LRIPC)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital
Compression Fracture of Thoracic Vertebral Body, Spinal Compression Fracture
Dual-energy CT in Detecting Bone Marrow Edema of Vertebral Compression Fractures
The purpose of this study is to 1. Assess bone marrow edema within the VCF by use of a DE CT virtual noncalcium image compared with MR imaging as standard reference. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT01281826
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Diabetes
Carpal Tunnel Release in Diabetic Patients
The aim of this study is to extend a previously reported 1 year follow-up on carpal tunnel release, in matched diabetic and non-diabetic patients,to compare outcomes 5 years after surgery.
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Diabetes, Nerve Entrapment
- Trial name
- NCT01201109
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Skane University Hospital
Peripheral Neuropathy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Nerve Morphology in Diabetic Patients
The underlying basis of carpal tunnel syndrome and the basis of its increased incidence in diabetes are unknown. The aim of this study was to quantified pathology in an uncompressed nerve (posterior interosseous nerve in the…
- Conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Entrapment Neuropathies, Diabetes Complications
- Trial name
- NCT00856011
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Skane University Hospital
Compartment Syndrome
Study of New Catheter & Pressure Monitor System to Help Prevent Compartment Syndrome From Developing in the Injured Leg
An investigation of a new catheter and pressure monitor system that may help to prevent a complication called compartment syndrome from developing in an injured leg.
- Trial name
- TS2 (NCT00681616)
- Testing
- Compartment Monitoring System (CMS), Compartment Monitoring System with Active Fluid Removal, Compartment Monitoring System without fluid removal
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Twin Star Medical, Inc.
Band Atrophy, Chiasmal Compression
High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography for Detection of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Loss in Band Atrophy of the Optic Nerve
The purpose of this study is to compare the abilities of high-speed,high-resolution (HR) optical coherence tomography (OCT) and Stratus OCT for detection of retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) loss in eyes with band atrophy (BA) of…
- Conditions
- Band Atrophy, Chiasmal Compression, Neural Loss
- Trial name
- NCT00607100
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Entrapment Neuropathies
Nerve Entrapment in Diabetic Patients
The aim of this study is in a prospective, consecutive series of diabetic patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, who are then age and gender matched with non-diabetic patients having idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome to compare…
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Entrapment Neuropathies, Nerve Compression Syndromes, Diabetes Complications
- Trial name
- NCT00775333
- Testing
- Outcome after carpal tunnel release
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Skane University Hospital
Osteoporosis, Compression Fracture
Vertebroplasty Using Real-Time, Fluoroscopy-Controlled, Catheter-Assisted, Low-Viscosity Cement Injection
Th low viscosity cement injection is safe in vertebroplasty procedure with Comparacle out come in pain relief.
- Trial name
- NCT00689923
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Nerve Compression Syndromes
Erythropoietin Spinal Cord Compression Randomized Trial
To determine whether erythropoietin, steroids and radiotherapy is safe and feasible to administer to patients with malignant spinal cord compression.
- Trial name
- NCT00220675
- Testing
- Erythropoietin infusion
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Spinal Cord Compression From Neoplasm Metastasis
SuperDEX Trial (Comparison of Two Doses of Dexamethasone for Malignant Spinal Cord Compression Treated by Radiotherapy).
The study aimed to pilot the viability of a full scale randomised comparison of 2 steroid doses in malignant spinal cord compression, to establish safety of high dose dexamethasone in this setting in Australia, to test web…
- Trial name
- NCT00193869
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group