Clinical trials: Fractures
Fracture of Shaft of Radius and/or Ulna, Metaphyseal Fracture of Bone of Upper Limb
Is Univalving or Bivalving of Long Arm Casts for Forearm Fractures Necessary?
This study aims to examine the need for univalve or bivalve splitting of casts in pediatric patients with forearm fractures following closed reduction and cast application in a randomized, prospective fashion.
- Conditions
- Fracture of Shaft of Radius and/or Ulna, Metaphyseal Fracture of Bone of Upper Limb, Fracture of Upper Limb, Level Unspecified
- Trial name
- NCT02614690
- Testing
- No Split Cast of forearm fractures, Univalve Split Cast of forearm fractures, Bivalve Split Cast of forearm fractures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Articular Cartilage Defect
Superiority of MACI® Versus Microfracture Treatment in Patients With Symptomatic Articular Cartilage Defects in the Knee
The objective of this trial is to demonstrate superior efficacy and safety of MACI compared with arthroscopic microfracture in the treatment of patients (aged 18 to 55 years) with symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the…
- Trial name
- SUMMIT (NCT00719576)
- Testing
- autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane, Microfracture
- Where
- 20 sites in Czechia, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Vericel Corporation
Hip Fracture
Does Tranexamic Acid Reduce the Need for Blood Transfusions in Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery?
Does tranexamic acid improve the perioperative care of those patients treated surgically for hip fracture by decreasing the proportion of patients requiring transfusion and decreasing total perioperative bleeding.
- Trial name
- NCT01714336
- Testing
- tranexamic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Ankle Fracture
Liposomal Bupivacaine With Bupivacaine in Ankle Fracture Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
This study is a randomized controlled trial assessing pain control in ankle fractures repaired with open reduction and internal fixation.
- Trial name
- NCT02480621
- Testing
- Liposomal Bupivacaine with Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Jamaica Hospital 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
Heterotopic Ossification, Humeral Fractures
HO Prophylaxis Therapy for Distal Humerus Fractures
To determine the effectiveness of 500 cGy dose of radiation therapy vs. an untreated group in the prophylactic treatment of heterotopic ossification in distal humerus fractures
- Conditions
- Heterotopic Ossification, Humeral Fractures, Radiation Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT03724422
- Testing
- Radiation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
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
Cancer, Spinal Fractures
CAFE Study - Cancer Patient Fracture Evaluation
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of balloon kyphoplasty treatment for painful, acute, vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) as compared to standard non-surgical therapy in patients…
- Trial name
- CAFE (NCT00211237)
- Testing
- Balloon Kyphoplasty, Non Surgical Management
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, Australia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Spine LLC
Traumatic Rib Fracture(s)
Rib Fracture Analgesia Using Cryoanalgesia
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…
- Trial name
- NCT04198662
- Testing
- Cryoneurolysis with a Painblocker (Epimed International, Farmers Branch, Texas), Intercostal nerve block ropivacaine with epinephrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wright Foot & Ankle Post-Market Observational Study
WRIGHT FOOT \& ANKLE POST-MARKET OBSERVATIONAL STUDY, Multi-Year, Multi-Site, Multi-Device, Post-Market Observational Study, 10 sites, a minimum of 40 patients per device
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fracture, Trauma Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04118894
- Testing
- Foot and Ankle Devices
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, France and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 119 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stryker Trauma and Extremities
Acetabulum Fracture, Pelvic Ring Fracture
PMCF Study on the Safety, Performance and Clinical Benefits Data of the Zimmer® Reconstruction System
The study is a monocentric, retrospective, non-randomized, non-controlled and consecutive series post-market study. The purpose of this study is to confirm safety, performance and clinical benefits of the Reconstruction System…
- Trial name
- NCT05215626
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Radius; Fracture, Lower or Distal End
Cast vs. Splints for Minimally Displaced Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly
The purpose of this prospective randomized study is to add to the body of knowledge on the treatment of minimally displaced distal radius fractures in patients over 60 years of age.
- Trial name
- NCT02066857
- Testing
- Cast made of generic plaster or fiberglass cast material, Generic "off the shelf" removable splint
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, GTPS - Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Evaluation of the Efficacy of the Use MD Tissue Collagen Medical Device in the Infiltrative Treatment of Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome (GTPS)
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, also known as GTPS (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome) is a complex clinical condition characterized by chronic and recurrent pain in the lateral region of the hip, near the greater trochanter…
- Conditions
- Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, GTPS - Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, Tendon Disorder, Pertrochanteric Fracture
- Trial name
- MEDANTRO (NCT05486078)
- Testing
- MD Tissue Collagen Medical Device
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Guna S.p.a
Osteoporotic Fractures, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
A 5-Year Follow-up Study Investigating Factors Associated With Osteoporotic Fracture in Chinese Postmenopausal Women
This proposed study was designed to investigate the prevalence of a 5-year incident osteoporotic fracture and evaluate the association of a 5-year change of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D)/bone turnover makers/bone mineral density…
- Trial name
- PK-VF (NCT02247011)
- Testing
- Questionaire survey, Bone mineral density examination, Vertebral fracture assessment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Lumbar Post-Laminectomy Syndrome, Chronic Low Back Pain
Determining the Prognostic Value of Continuous Intrathecal Infusion
The purpose of this study will be to determine the efficacy and the prognostic value of a continuous intrathecal prognostic infusion test in an in-hospital setting for selecting patients who would have better long term outcomes…
- Conditions
- Lumbar Post-Laminectomy Syndrome, Chronic Low Back Pain, Vertebral Compression Fracture, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03523000
- Testing
- Continuous intrathecal prognostic infusion test, Bupivacaine, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Elbow Injury, Elbow Fracture
Pocket Sized Ultrasound (PsUS) and Pediatric Elbow Fractures
The main purpose of this project is to investigate the accuracy of pocket-sized ultrasound (PsUS) in the diagnosis of pediatric elbow fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT05870345
- Testing
- Butterfly IQ
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Distal Femur Fractures
Dynamic Locking Screws 5.0 vs. Standard Locking Screws in Fracture of Distal Femur Treated With Locked Plate Fixation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of Dynamic Locking Screws (DLS) used to stabilize the shaft component of distal femur fractures in comparison to standard locking screws (SLS).
- Trial name
- NCT01693367
- Testing
- DLS 5.0 (Dynamic locking screws), SLS (Standard locking screw)
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Austria and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- AO Innovation Translation Center
Geriatric Hip Fracture
Geriatric Hip Fractures Caregiver Programme
Objective: To study whether fracture hip patients can be benefited from the empowerment program Hypothesis to be tested Primary hypothesis: empowerment program can improve the patient's functional recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT05393349
- Testing
- Empowering the patient and caregiver for early and safe discharge of patients with geriatric hip fractures
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Pain
Vital Capacity in Ultrasound Guided Serratus Plane Block in ED Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures
I. Background: Patients with multiple rib fractures are challenging from both pulmonary and analgesia perspectives. Adequate pain management is essential in prevention of complications secondary to decreased inspiratory volume.
- Trial name
- NCT04530149
- Testing
- Acetaminophen, Bupivacain, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Antonios Likourezos
Femoral Fractures, Pain, Postoperative
Efficacy Study of Femoral Nerve Block in Children With a Femur Fracture
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of the use of Marcaine in femoral nerve blocks and hematoma blocks for post operative pain relief for femoral shaft fractures in a pediatric population.
- Trial name
- NCT01294098
- Testing
- Marcaine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine