Clinical trials: Extremity Lower Wounds
Femoral Neck Fractures
Using Alternative Implants for the Surgical Treatment of Hip Fractures (The FAITH Study)
Each year, hip fracture, an injury that can impair independence and quality of life, occurs in about 280,000 Americans and 36,000 Canadians.
- Trial name
- NCT00761813
- Testing
- Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) with single sliding hip screw, ORIF with multiple cancellous screws
- Where
- 32 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,108 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Inguinal Hernia, Pelvic Fracture
Corona Mortis in Patients Undergoing TEP for Inguinal Hernia
This study aim to describe the presence, type and size of Corona mortis (CMOR) in patients undergoing total extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair procedures.
- Conditions
- Inguinal Hernia, Pelvic Fracture, Acetabular Fracture, Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT04303442
- Testing
- TEP
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Sofia Med Hospital
Foot Injuries and Disorders
SCANREP: Reliability of 3D Lower Limb Scanning
3D limb scanning systems have recently been implemented for the clinical fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices due to substantial decreases in costs.
- Trial name
- NCT04032041
- Testing
- Structure Sensor, Caliper
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Knee Injury
Needleless Jet Injected (J-Tip) Lidocaine in Children Undergoing Regional Anesthesia Prior to Knee Arthroscopy
Purpose of this study is to investigate the pain outcomes and satisfaction of pain relief for pediatric patients receiving needleless jet-injected (J-Tip) lidocaine prior to regional anesthesia with femoral and/or sciatic nerve…
- Trial name
- NCT02649322
- Testing
- J-Tip, Syringe and 25 gauge needle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Orlando Health, Inc.
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
Auto Control of Volume Management for Limb Loss
The aim of this research is to create a prosthetic system that will automatically adjust the fit of the socket and create a well-fitting prosthesis for people with leg amputations who experience volume fluctuations when using…
- Trial name
- NCT03550118
- Testing
- Adjustable socket
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Complications; Arthroplasty, Knee Injuries
Ultrasound-guided Adductor Canal Block for Total Knee Replacement
Total knee arthroplasty is associated with intense early postoperative pain. Fast track recovery programs including early therapy protocols and early hospital discharge are being implemented at various hospitals.
- Trial name
- NCT02100579
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Preservative free normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower
Socket Cooling Effectiveness Take Home Study
The comfort and fit of the residual limb within a prosthetic socket are of primary concern for many amputees. The residual limb is typically covered by non-breathable and non- thermally conductive materials that can create a warm…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower, Amputation Stump, Limb; Absence, Congenital, Lower
- Trial name
- NCT04484805
- Testing
- ICE Condition
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Lower Leg Wound
A Pilot Study of the WoundWand™ Debridement Device on Infection Prevention
A Pilot Study of the WoundWand™ Debridement Device on Infection Prevention
- Trial name
- WoundWand (NCT01924806)
- Testing
- WoundWand™ Debridement Device, Standard of Care sharp debridement
- Where
- 2 sites in France, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Femur Fracture, Femur Fracture Intertrochanteric
THP Hip Fracture Plating System Study
The objective of this study is to systematically document the clinical outcomes of THP Hip Fracture Plating System when used to treat intracapsular and intertrochanteric fractures.
- Conditions
- Femur Fracture, Femur Fracture Intertrochanteric, Garden Grade I Subcapital Fracture of Femoral Neck, Garden Grade II Subcapital Fracture of Femoral Neck
- Trial name
- THP (NCT03870477)
- Testing
- THP Hip Fracture Plating System with telescoping lag screws
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Exercise
Preventing Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis With Physical Activity Promotion
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability worldwide that affects millions of Americans each year. Posttraumatic OA (PTOA) significantly impacts patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and ACL…
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Exercise, Cartilage, Articular, Knee Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT04906499
- Testing
- Physical Activity Promotion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Diabetic Foot Wounds
Wound Edge Changes Following Treatment With Santyl
The goal of this study is to evaluate changes in the healing tissue of diabetic foot wounds following 14 days of treatment with Santyl or its vehicle base.
- Trial name
- NCT01197898
- Testing
- Collagenase Santyl Ointment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Healthpoint
Ankle Sprains
The Effect of Additional Neurodynamic Intervention in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability
Approximately 40% of acute ankle sprain would develop into chronic ankle instability (CAI). Chronic ankle instability is characterized by pain, repeated sprains and giving way.
- Trial name
- NCT05090423
- Testing
- balance training alone, balance training and neurodynamic intervention for the common peroneal nerve
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Diabetic Foot Ulcer of Neuropathic Origin
The TRAfermin in Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcer Study - Northern Europe The TRANS-North Study
Trafermin is a recombinant human basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF; original development code, KCB-1), which is manufactured by genetic engineering using Escherichia coli by Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan).
- Trial name
- TRANS-North (NCT01217476)
- Testing
- Trafermin 0.01% spray
- Where
- 37 sites in Belgium, Bulgaria and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 207 people
- Sponsor
- Olympus Biotech Corporation
Hip Fractures, Hip Arthropathy
Optimizing Cerebral Autoregulation During Surgery
The purpose of this study is to conduct a pilot trial to determine the feasibility, safety, and potential efficacy of targeting mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) within the limits of cerebral autoregulation during surgery…
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Hip Arthropathy, Surgery, Delirium
- Trial name
- NCT05308290
- Testing
- Blood pressure management according to cerebral autoregulation, Blood pressure management according to usual care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Effects of Platelet Rich Plasma Injections on Biomarkers After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears
A potential long-term consequence of anterior cruciate ligament injuries is the development of post-traumatic osteoarthritis in the years following injury.
- Trial name
- NCT04088227
- Testing
- Experimental Group, Control Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Andrews Research & Education Foundation
Osteoarthritis, Hip, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Avenir Müller Hip Stem Post Market Surveillance Study
This study is a Post Market Clinical Follow up study to fulfil the post market surveillance obligations according to Medical Device Directive and European Medical Device Vigilance System (MEDDEV) 2.12-2.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Hip, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fracture of Hip, Dislocated Hip
- Trial name
- NCT04079127
- Testing
- Patients who met the inclusion/exclusion criteria to receive the Avenir Müller stem.
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Neural Inhibition, Injuries, Ankle
The Effects of Kinesio Tape® on Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition and Rate of Torque Development
This study evaluates whether the use of Kinesio Tape® in combination with a standard exercise program improves muscle function in individuals with chronic ankle instability.
- Trial name
- NCT03472924
- Testing
- Kinesiotaping
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon State University
Hip Fractures, Anesthesia
Does Optimized General Anesthesia Care Reduce Postoperative Delirium?
Postoperative delirium occurs in up to 65% of elders undergoing surgery for repair of a hip fracture and this complication is independently associated with increased morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stay, and placement in…
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Anesthesia, Delirium
- Trial name
- OPCare (NCT02604459)
- Testing
- cerebral oximeter (Fore-Sight), depth of anesthesia monitor (BIS), BP management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee, Injuries, Knee
Comparison of Three Surgical Techniques to Achieve Patella Symmetry During Resection
This research was performed to determine which of the three techniques used by knee surgeons at the Mayo Clinic was the most accurate at the surgical removal (resection) of the knee-cap (patella) in a symmetric fashion during…
- Trial name
- NCT01822574
- Testing
- Cutting Guide Technique, Haptic Feedback Technique, Four Quadrant Technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Leg Ulcer, Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Proof of Concept (Design Validation) in Patient With Hard to Heal Wounds Such as Pressure Ulcer, Diabetic Foot Ulcer and Leg Ulcer, Leia
The purpose of this reseach study is to determine Mölnlycke Health Care´s Leia dressing performance properties is fulfilled and that the dressing is safe when used on wound types such as pressure ulcer, leg ulcer, and diabetic…
- Conditions
- Leg Ulcer, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Pressure Ulcer
- Trial name
- NCT01966380
- Testing
- Leia
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Molnlycke Health Care AB