Clinical trials: Fracture Bone
Surgical Site Infection, Unplanned Fracture-Related Reoperation
Pre-operative Alcohol Skin Solutions in Fractured Extremities
The prevention of infection is an important goal influencing peri-operative care of extremity fracture patients. Standard practice in the operative management of extremity fractures includes sterile technique and pre-operative…
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Unplanned Fracture-Related Reoperation, Open Appendicular Fracture, Closed Lower Extremity Fracture
- Trial name
- PREPARE (NCT03523962)
- Testing
- DuraPrep, ChloraPrep
- Where
- 27 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 8,485 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Open Tibia Fracture
Pilot RCT Local Gentamicin for Open Tibial Fractures in Tanzania
Local application of antibiotics directly to the traumatic wound is a promising strategy for the prevention of infection after open tibia fractures, which are a significant source of disease burden globally, particularly in…
- Trial name
- pGO-Tibia (NCT03559400)
- Testing
- local gentamicin injection
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Stress Reaction
Effect of Location of Tetanic Stimuli on Photoplethysmogram
The effect of the location of tetanic stimulus on photoplethysmography signals will be studies in patients under general anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT03648853
- Testing
- Tetanic Stimulus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Distal Radius Fractures
Pediatric Distal Radius US Study
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of using a diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound in pediatric distal radius fractures in an outpatient setting.
- Trial name
- NCT01937624
- Testing
- Diagnostic Ultrasound, X-ray imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- The Hawkins Foundation
Maxillofacial Injuries, Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation
A Clinical Trial of Locally Made Titanium Miniplate and Screw in Maxillofacial Fractures Management
The study is a blind randomized clinical study on patients with midface maxillofacial fractures coming to Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital.
- Conditions
- Maxillofacial Injuries, Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation, Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Trial name
- NCT04279925
- Testing
- ORIF (Open reduction internal fixation): locally-made miniplate and screw, ORIF: Imported miniplate and screw
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Interferential Current in Proximal Humerus Fractures
IFC Therapy in Proximal Humerus Fractures
Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) frequently occur in the elderly and osteoporotic population, but these fractures are also common in individuals under age 60 years.
- Trial name
- NCT04553497
- Testing
- Interferential current, Rehabilitation program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Fracture of Calcaneus, Pilon or Tibial Plateau
Vacuum Assisted Closure as a Treatment for Soft Tissue Injuries
This project is designed as a prospective, randomized, comparative study evaluating the use of a negative pressure vacuum device in treating soft tissue injuries and the surgical incision following open reduction and internal…
- Trial name
- VAC-ST (NCT00582998)
- Testing
- Standard Wound Dressing, Vacuum Assisted Closure Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 249 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Orthopedic Surgery of Lower Extremity
Evaluation of Continuous Saphenous Nerve Block to Supplement a Continuous Sciatic Nerve Block After Ankle Surgery
A nerve block catheter is a small tube placed next to a nerve through a needle, and the needle is then removed. Numbing medicine is dripped through the tube to reduce pain sensation from the nerve.
- Trial name
- NCT01167907
- Testing
- 0.2% ropivacaine, saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Rib Fractures, Trauma
Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Blocks for Rib Fractures
Rib fractures are one of the most common injuries in trauma patients. These fractures are associated with significant pain as well as decreased ability to inspire deeply or cough to clear secretions, which together lead to…
- Conditions
- Rib Fractures, Trauma, Anesthesia, Anesthesia, Local
- Trial name
- NCT04558281
- Testing
- Active ropivacaine 0.3% erector spinae plane perineural administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Anemia, Hematologic Diseases
Safety and Effectiveness of Two Blood Transfusion Strategies in Surgical Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
The purpose of this study is to compare liberal red blood cell transfusion therapy with restrictive red blood cell transfusion therapy in surgical patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Hematologic Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
- Trial name
- FOCUS (NCT00071032)
- Testing
- Liberal (10 g/dL) Transfusion Strategy, Restrictive (Symptomatic) Transfusion Strategy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,016 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteoporosis
Preventing Osteoporosis Using Denosumab
The purpose of this research study is to find out if denosumab (Prolia®), an injection given in the arm under the skin every 6 months, works to treat bone loss and prevent it from worsening in older men and women (ages 65 and…
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteoporosis, Osteoporotic Fractures
- Trial name
- PROUD (NCT02753283)
- Testing
- denosumab, Calcium and Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Susan L. Greenspan
Osteoporotic Fractures
PTH(1-34) and Pelvic Fracture Healing - a Randomized Controlled Trial
In the proposed trial the investigators will recruit women and men >65 years of age with acute osteoporosis-related pelvic fractures and address 3 specific aims over 3 months of treatment in a placebo controlled double blind…
- Trial name
- NCT02972424
- Testing
- Teriparatide Prefilled Syringe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
Extension Study to Evaluate the Long Term Safety and Efficacy of Denosumab in the Treatment of Osteoporosis
The primary objective was to describe the safety and tolerability of up to 10 years or 7 years denosumab administration as measured by adverse event monitoring, immunogenicity and safety laboratory parameters in participants who…
- Trial name
- NCT00523341
- Testing
- Denosumab
- Volunteers
- 4,550 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Hip Fractures
Regional Versus General Anesthesia for Promoting Independence After Hip Fracture
The purpose of this study is to find out if two types of standard care anesthesia are the same or if one is better for people who have hip fractures.
- Trial name
- REGAIN (NCT02507505)
- Testing
- Regional Anesthesia, General Anesthesia
- Where
- 45 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,848 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Gustilo-Anderson Type III Open Tibia Fracture
Randomized Trial Comparing Irrisept to Saline Irrigation for Infection Prevention
Early debridement and definitive fixation, at the initial operative setting, historically led to no difference in the infection rates for Gustilo-Anderson type III open tibia fractures. However, Lenarz et al.
- Trial name
- NCT05402995
- Testing
- Irrisept (Irrigation Solution), Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Brett D. Crist
Wounds and Injuries, Rib Fractures
Ketamine Infusion Therapy for the Management of Acute Pain in Adult Rib Fracture Patients
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of ketamine infusions in the management of acute pain resulting from broken ribs suffered following a blunt trauma.
- Trial name
- NCT02432456
- Testing
- Ketamine, Intercostal Nerve Block, Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Medial Malleolus Fractures
Clinical Trial Evaluating Acutrak Headless Compression Screw Fixation of Medial Malleolus Fractures
The purpose of this study is assess the safety and efficacy of Acutrak headless screws in comparison to other fixation methods (traditional headed screws, plates, and wires) used in the treatment of medial malleolus fracture of…
- Trial name
- NCT03061279
- Testing
- Fixation by Acutrak headless screw, Fixation by headed screws, plates, and or wires
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Acute Humerus Fractures
Safety and Efficacy Study of the Treatment of Humerus Fractures
The purpose of this study is to collect safety and performance data on the use of the Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System (PBSS) when used to provide stabilization and alignment for the treatment of acute humerus fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT02394080
- Testing
- Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System
- Where
- 6 sites in Germany, Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- IlluminOss Medical, Inc.
Hallux Valgus and Bunion (Disorder), Morton Neuroma
Feasibility of Specific Anesthesia of the Forefoot Preserving the Sensitivity of the Heel for Foot Surgery
Foot surgery is a painful surgery that is usually scheduled in outpatients. A good management of analgesia is the crucial point.
- Conditions
- Hallux Valgus and Bunion (Disorder), Morton Neuroma, Metatarsal Fracture, Ingrown Nail
- Trial name
- DISTIB (NCT03504462)
- Testing
- Specific block of medial and lateral plantar nerves
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- CMC Ambroise Paré
Hip Fracture
PUSH Plus Protein Pilot for Hip Fracture Patients
Hip fracture is a common problem among older individuals. The goal of current standard of care after hip fracture is to achieve independent, household ambulation 2-3 months after surgery, yet decreased functional ability…
- Trial name
- NCT03410823
- Testing
- PUSH, Protein, Nutrition
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore