Clinical trials: Fracture
Tibial Fractures
Trial to Evaluate UltraSound in the Treatment of Tibial Fractures
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of low-intensity, pulsed ultrasound on tibial fractures treated with intramedullary nailing.
- Trial name
- TRUST (NCT00667849)
- Testing
- Exogen 4000+
- Where
- 16 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 501 people
- Sponsor
- Bioventus LLC
Muscle Loss, Fractures
Musculoskeletal Effects of Bicarbonate
With aging, men and women develop a mild and progressive metabolic acidosis. This occurs as a result of declining renal function and ingestion of acid-producing diets.
- Conditions
- Muscle Loss, Fractures, Osteoporosis, Age Related, Fall Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01475214
- Testing
- potassium bicarbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 244 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Osteoporosis, Bone Loss
Zoledronic Acid for Osteoporosis in the Elderly
This trial will examine the safety, efficacy and feasibility of a single dose of intravenous zoledronic acid in the maintenance of skeletal integrity for frail, institutionalized women, who are most at risk for the deleterious…
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Bone Loss, Fragility Fractures
- Trial name
- ZEST (NCT00558012)
- Testing
- Intravenous zoledronic acid, Vitamin D 800 IU/daily, Calcium 1200 mg/daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 181 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Epilepsy, Bone Loss
Antiepileptic Drugs and Osteoporotic Prevention Trial
Study Design: (e.g., Controlled, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel): Randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled of a bisphosphonate in the prevention of bone loss associated with the use of antiepileptic drugs.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Bone Loss, Osteoporosis, Fractures
- Trial name
- ADOPT (NCT00869622)
- Testing
- Risedronate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Boston VA Research Institute, Inc.
Major Depressive Disorder
Depression, Epinephrine, and Platelet Function
Men and women who have suffered sexual and/or physical abuse before the age of 12 are at increased risk for anxiety and mood disorders, other serious psychiatric disorders, and likely medical illnesses.
- Trial name
- NCT00166114
- Testing
- Escitalopram, Desipramine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Elbow Fracture
The Post-Operative Pain Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Elbow Fractures
The goal of this study is to compare different ways of treating pain after surgery. This research study involves subjects who have a supracondylar elbow fracture and need surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01328782
- Testing
- Oxycodone with Acetaminophen, Bupivacaine 0.25%, Ropivacaine 0.20%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Fractures, Closed, Wounds and Injuries
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Orthopaedic Traumatology
It has been established that providing antibiotic prophylaxis after closed fracture fixation with implants or prosthetic devices has beneficial effects.
- Trial name
- NCT00610987
- Testing
- cefazolin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Tibial Fractures
Use of a Reinforced Injectable Calcium Phosphate Bone Cement in the Treatment of Tibial Plateau Fractures
Case series of tibial plateau fractures using Norian Drillable.
- Trial name
- NCT01132508
- Testing
- Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler
- Where
- 6 sites in Australia, China and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Synthes GmbH
Femur Neck Fracture
Effect of Teriparatide on Hip Fracture Healing
The purpose of this study is to see whether teriparatide, given for 6 months versus placebo, will improve the healing of hip (femoral neck) fractures that are repaired during surgery using certain types of orthopedic screws.
- Trial name
- NCT01473589
- Testing
- Teriparatide, Calcium supplementation, Vitamin D supplementation
- Where
- 92 sites in United States, Australia and 17 more
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Femur Neck Fracture
Second Study of the Effect of Teriparatide on Hip Fracture Healing
The purpose of this study is to see whether teriparatide, given for 6 months versus placebo, will improve the healing of hip (femoral neck) fractures that are repaired during surgery using certain types of orthopedic screws.
- Trial name
- NCT01473602
- Testing
- Teriparatide, Calcium supplementation, Vitamin D supplementation
- Where
- 75 sites in United States, Belgium and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Foot Deformities, Acquired, Disorder of Joint of Foot
A Clinical Study of Outcomes in Foot and Ankle Bone Grafting Using map3® Cellular Allogeneic Bone Graft
This is a single arm pilot study in patients requiring surgical fusion in the foot or ankle. Patients will receive map3® Cellular Allogeneic Bone Graft containing donor matched stem cells.
- Conditions
- Foot Deformities, Acquired, Disorder of Joint of Foot, Fracture of Foot, Deformity of Bone
- Trial name
- NCT02161016
- Testing
- map3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- RTI Surgical
Tibia Fractures
Clinical Follow-up to Evaluate the Clinical Usefulness of Gentamicin-coated Titanium Nails in Tibia Fractures
This post market clinical follow-up is to confirm the clinical usefulness of the Expert Tibial Nail (ETN) PROtect device for operative stabilization in patients with a tibia fracture as measured by the quality of life (EQ5D…
- Trial name
- NCT01282294
- Testing
- ETN PROtect
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Synthes GmbH
Tibial Delayed Healing
Tibial Delayed Healing Pivotal Clinical Trial
Evaluate the INFUSE/MASTERGRAFT™ Delayed Healing Device as an alternative/replacement to autograft in the treatment of tibial delayed healing.
- Trial name
- NCT01016067
- Testing
- INFUSE/MASTERGRAFT, Autograft bone
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Spinal and Biologics
Pelvic Fracture
Use of Teriparatide to Accelerate Fracture Healing
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of the drug teriparatide to the effect of placebo on pelvic fracture healing.
- Trial name
- NCT00594906
- Testing
- Teriparatide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Fracture of Ankle
Analgesic Benefits of Perineural Versus Intravenous Dexamethasone in Patients Receiving Sciatic Nerve Block
Patients scheduled to have foot and ankle surgery will typically receive a single shot sciatic nerve block to serve as the primary anesthetic and as part of a multi-modal post-operative analgesic plan.
- Trial name
- NCT01616173
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Spinal Fractures, Fractures, Compression
The Kiva® System as a Vertebral Augmentation Treatment
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Kiva VCF Treatment system in comparison to balloon kyphoplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures of the thoracic or…
- Conditions
- Spinal Fractures, Fractures, Compression, Back Injuries
- Trial name
- KAST (NCT01123512)
- Testing
- Vertebral augmentation
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Belgium and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Benvenue Medical, Inc.
Displaced Forearm Fractures
Randomized Trial of Casting Techniques for Displaced Forearm Fractures
It is recognized that fractures of the distal radius and forearm occur in approximately one in 100 children and adolescents every year.
- Trial name
- NCT00823823
- Testing
- Bivalved cast, Circumferential cast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Delirium
Supporting the Health of Adults Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery During the Recovery Period
Delirium (acute confusion) is a highly prevalent condition among hospitalized elders with substantial morbidity within the hospital and beyond.
- Trial name
- SHARP (NCT00586196)
- Testing
- donepezil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Hip Fracture, Osteoarthritis
Effectiveness of Two Types of Treatment in Restoring Muscle After Hip or Knee Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of two postoperative interventions designed to preserve muscle protein after major hip or knee surgery.
- Conditions
- Hip Fracture, Osteoarthritis, Femur Head Necrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00393848
- Testing
- Essential amino acid supplement, Ketoconazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Femoral Neck Fractures, Hip Fractures
Ultrasound-guided Femoral Nerve Blocks in Elderly Patients With Hip Fractures
The purpose of this study is to determine if ultrasound guided femoral nerve blocks (localized anesthesia in the upper thigh) provide effective pain relief in adult patients with hip fractures in the emergency department and to…
- Trial name
- FNB (NCT01701414)
- Testing
- Femoral nerve block: 25 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Rhode Island Hospital