Clinical trials: Fractures
Acute Pain, Fractures
Comparing Ketamine and Morphine in the Treatment of Acute Fracture Pain
Opioid pain medications such as morphine and dilaudid are commonly used in emergency departments to treat pain in patients. Physicians are familiar with the side effects of these medications; the most concerning of which is…
- Trial name
- NCT02430818
- Testing
- ketamine, morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Atrial Fibrillation
Medical Need of OAC Reversal
This is a retrospective, observational, claims cohort study to assess, for adult patients initiating an oral anticoagulant for NVAF
- Trial name
- NCT03254147
- Testing
- warfarin, dabigatran, Apixaban
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 53,969 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
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
Primary Osteoarthritis, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis of Hip Nos
Observational Study Evaluating Outcomes of Hip Arthroplasty Using Tornier Dual Mobility Acetabular Cup
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the performance and reliability of Tornier "Dual Mobility Cup" used during primary total hip replacement or hip replacement revision surgery at least 24 months post-insertion.
- Conditions
- Primary Osteoarthritis, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis of Hip Nos, Femur Head Necrosis, Femur Neck Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT02062450
- Testing
- Primary surgery with Dual Mobility Cup, Revision surgery with Dual Mobility Cup
- Volunteers
- 379 people
- Sponsor
- Stryker Trauma and Extremities
Thromboembolism
Hip Fracture Study of GSK576428 (Fondaparinux Sodium)
This study is requested by PMDA to confirm the efficacy and the safety for HFS.
- Trial name
- NCT00320424
- Testing
- Fondaparinux
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
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
Ankle Fractures, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis
Iterative Design of Custom Dynamic Orthoses to Reduce Articular Contact Stress
The proposed study evaluates the effect of carbon fiber brace design on forces across the ankle joint. Research suggests that ankle arthritis develops after ankle fracture, in part, due to elevated forces on the cartilage.
- Conditions
- Ankle Fractures, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis Ankle
- Trial name
- PRMRP-FPA2 (NCT04562896)
- Testing
- Custom Carbon Fiber Dynamic Orthosis (CDO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Venous Thromboembolism
Study of DU-176b, Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients After Hip Fracture Surgery
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of DU-176b compared with enoxaparin sodium for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients after elective hip fracture surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01181141
- Testing
- DU-176b (edoxaban), Enoxaparin sodium 20mg
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.
Elbow Fracture
Radiation Therapy for Heterotopic Ossification Prophylaxis Acutely After Elbow Trauma
The investigators hypothesized that radiation therapy could be safely administered acutely after elbow trauma, and it would decrease the number of patients that would require surgical excision of heterotopic ossification.
- Trial name
- ElbowHO (NCT00991887)
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy (XRT)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Rib Fracture Multiple
Multicenter RCT of SSRF in Non Flail Patients
This study evaluates the efficacy of surgical stabilization of rib fractures, as compared to best medical management, for patients with multiple, displaced rib fractures.
- Trial name
- CWISNONFLAIL (NCT03221595)
- Testing
- Operative
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Forearm Fracture, Ultrasound
Trial of Ultrasound Guidance for Reduction of Pediatric Forearm Fractures
The primary objective of this study is to assess the utility of ultrasound guidance in the closed reduction of pediatric forearm fractures in the pediatric emergency department.
- Trial name
- NCT03097757
- Testing
- Ultrasound - guided fracture reduction, Standard of care fracture reduction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Fracture Fixation, Intra-Articular Fractures
Hemostasis in Kocher-Langenbeck Approaches for Acetabular Surgery Using a Topical Surgical Hemostat (Vitagel)
The purpose of the study is to determine whether surgical hemostats can minimize blood loss, need for allogeneic blood transfusions and their associated risks, and costs in patients with certain acetabular fractures requiring…
- Conditions
- Fracture Fixation, Intra-Articular Fractures, Acetabulum
- Trial name
- NCT01230931
- Testing
- Vitagel, Standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Clinical Investigation of the Discovery™ Elbow System
The purpose of this study is to perform a five-year, multi-center prospective evaluation of the Discovery™ Elbow System for outcome and durability.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Avascular Necrosis, Humeral Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT00698867
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Biomet Orthopedics, LLC
Myocardial Infarction, Stroke
Women's Health Initiative Strong and Healthy Study
The WHISH trial applies state-of-the science behavioral principles and currently available technologies to deliver a physical activity intervention without face-to-face contact to ~25,000 older U.S. women expected to consent.
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Cardiovascular Mortality, Hip Fractures
- Trial name
- WHISH (NCT02425345)
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Volunteers
- 49,331 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Fracture of Foot
A Study Comparing Continuous Sciatic Nerve Block to Single Shot Sciatic Nerve Block
The purpose of this study is to compare the incidence of postoperative symptoms of neurologic injury after a single shot infragluteal-parabiceps sciatic nerve block versus a continuous infragluteal-parabiceps sciatic nerve…
- Trial name
- NCT01615939
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Ropivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Skull Fractures
PMCF Study on CranioFix®2 System Used for the Fixation of Craniotomized Bone Flaps and Fractures
The CranioFix®2 PMCF study has been set up as an action within the framework of a proactive post-market surveillance system of the manufacturer.
- Trial name
- CRANFLAP (NCT05119595)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Aesculap AG
Tibial Fractures
A Post-Market Clinical Evaluation of the Treatment of Tibia Fractures With the T2 Alpha Tibia Nailing System
This investigation is a prospective, multi-center clinical investigation. It is anticipated that a total of 80 subjects will be enrolled.
- Trial name
- NCT04015167
- Testing
- T2 Alpha Tibia Nailing System
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Stryker Trauma and Extremities
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
Cognition, Stress Reaction
rTMS to Enhance Cognitive Performance and Promote Resilience
The purpose of this study is to determine the most effective dose of brief, non-invasive brain stimulation (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, rTMS) for improving cognitive functions such as attention and memory as…
- Trial name
- NCT04123496
- Testing
- rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Drug Effect, Rib Fractures
Trial of Injected Liposomal Bupivacaine vs Bupivacaine Infusion After Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures
Rib fractures represent a common injury pattern this is highly associated with patient morbidity and mortality, as pain control remains a challenge.
- Conditions
- Drug Effect, Rib Fractures, Rib Trauma, Surgical Procedure, Unspecified
- Trial name
- NCT03305666
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine injection, Bupivacaine indwelling catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority