Clinical trials: Injuries
Acute Brain Injuries
Building Resiliency in Patients Admitted to the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit and Their Caregivers
The investigators will compare a dyadic intervention (Recovering Together) with an attention placebo educational control in dyads of patients with acute neurological illnesses and their caregivers at risk for chronic emotional…
- Trial name
- NCT03694678
- Testing
- Recovering Together
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Palatal Donor Site Wound Healing, Platelet Rich Fibrin
Characterizing the Effects of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) as a Palatal Wound Dressing on Quality of Life and Sleep Following Mucogingival Surgery. Study Was Conducted at the Air Force Post Graduate Dental School. All HIPPA Consents and Research Informed Consents Are Located at JBSA-Lackland.
The goal of this clinical trial (2-arm) is to determine if the application of platelet rich fibrin (PRF) to palatal donor sites influence patients quality of life, sleep efficiency, and healing following mucogingival surgery.
- Conditions
- Palatal Donor Site Wound Healing, Platelet Rich Fibrin, Sleep Quality, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07637838
- Testing
- Platelet rich fibrin, Control Group: collagen matrices or oxidized cellulose membrane
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- 59th Medical Wing
Trauma, Injuries
Improving Family-Centered Pediatric Trauma Care: The Standard of Care Versus the Virtual Pediatric Trauma Center
More than 41 million children, or 55 percent of all children in the United States, live more than 30 minutes away from a pediatric trauma center.
- Trial name
- NCT04469036
- Testing
- Virtual Pediatric Trauma Center
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 595 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Thrombosis, Venous
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Fondaparinux for the Prevention of Venous Blood Clots in Patients With a Plaster Cast or Other Type of Immobilization for a Below-knee Injury Not Needing Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fondaparinux in comparison with a heparin (nadroparin) in preventing deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the leg veins), whether symptomatic or detected by…
- Trial name
- FONDACAST (NCT00843492)
- Testing
- Fondaparinux sodium, Nadroparin
- Where
- 122 sites in France, Germany and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 1,351 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Cesarean Section
Comparison Study of Wound Closure at Time of Cesarean Delivery: Dermabond Glue Versus Surgical Staples
Women who have a cesarean delivery have a surgical incision on their abdomen (belly). The usual way to close this opening is with metal surgical staples.
- Trial name
- NCT00524511
- Testing
- Surgical skin staples, Dermabond
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
PTSD, TBI
Study of PTSD in Military Veterans Who Have Suffered Traumatic Brain Injuries
Treatment for veterans who have had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and who are suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) is varied with varied outcomes.
- Trial name
- PTSD-TBI (NCT02003352)
- Testing
- Functional Neurological Rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies
Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff Tear
Efficacy of Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare the quality and duration of pain relief after shoulder surgery provided by a single injection of liposomal bupivacaine versus standard bupivacaine when administered as an interscalene…
- Trial name
- NCT01977352
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine 0.25%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Malignant Head and Neck Neoplasm, Mucositis
Gabapentin Compared to Standard of Care in Preventing Mucositis in Patients With Stage III-IV Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Primary or Adjuvant Chemoradiation Therapy
This randomized phase III trial studies how well gabapentin plus standard of care work compares to standard of care without Gabapentin in preventing inflammation of the mucous membranes (mucositis) in patients with stage III-IV…
- Conditions
- Malignant Head and Neck Neoplasm, Mucositis, Radiation-Induced Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT02480114
- Testing
- Educational Intervention, Gabapentin, Pain Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Chronic Spinal Cord Injury, Neurogenic Bladder
Reducing Anticholinergic Bladder Medication Use in Spinal Cord Injury With Home Neuromodulation
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of home transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) in spinal cord injury(SCI) and to determine the impact on quality of life using TTNS at home
- Trial name
- TTNS-RCT (NCT04074616)
- Testing
- High Dose, Low dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Kidney Transplantation
Everolimus in de Novo Kidney Transplant Recipients
The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether delayed (i.e. 28 ± 4 days post-transplant) administration of everolimus after transplantation reduces the risk of wound healing complications in comparison with immediate…
- Trial name
- NEVERWOUND (NCT01410448)
- Testing
- Everolimus, Mycophenolate sodium, Cyclosporine
- Where
- 22 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 383 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Amputation, Amputation; Postoperative, Sequelae
Evaluation of Closed Incision Negative Pressure Dressing (PREVENA) to Prevent Lower Extremity Amputation Wound Complications
This study is a prospective, multi-center, two-arm, unblinded, and randomized controlled trial with a goal of evaluating the impact of a closed incision negative pressure dressing (PREVENA) on incidence of post-operative wound…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Amputation; Postoperative, Sequelae, Wound Dehiscence, Seroma
- Trial name
- PREVENA-AMP (NCT03773575)
- Testing
- PREVENA™ PEEL & PLACE™ Dressing Kit
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Italy
- Volunteers
- 272 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Alcohol Abuse
Kappa Opioid Receptor Antagonism for the Tx of AUD and Comorbid PTSD
Objective: Evaluate the efficacy and physiological effects of sublingual buprenorphine (SL-BUP; Subutex) combined with extended-release injectable naltrexone (XR-NTX; Vivitrol) in the treatment alcohol use disorder of comorbid…
- Trial name
- NCT03852628
- Testing
- 2mg Buprenex and 380mg Vivitrol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Pharmacotherapies for Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Alliance
Breast Cancer
An Integrated Consent Model Study to Compare Two Standard of Care Schedules for Monitoring Cardiac Function in Patients Receiving Trastuzumab for Early Stage Breast Cancer
Several large adjuvant trastuzumab trials have demonstrated improved overall survival in participants with early stage breast cancer, with a 33% decrease in risk of death.
- Trial name
- OTT 15-05 (NCT02696707)
- Testing
- LVEF 3 month, LVEF 4 month
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Arthralgia, Trouble Balancing
Even-Up to Minimize Secondary Site Pain For Ankle Fracture
Evaluating impact of use of Even-Up shoe wear device for patients treated in CAM boot walker for an ankle fracture. Randomized controlled trial, randomizing patients into control group with boot treatment only versus boot…
- Trial name
- NCT04164563
- Testing
- Even-Up
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Traumatic Brain INjury
Efficacy Study of Strattera for Treating Attention Disorders in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Atomoxetine is the only medication that is currently approved by the FDA for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00702364
- Testing
- atomoxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Craig Hospital
High Risk Pregnancy, Cesarean Wound Disruption With Postnatal Complication
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy to Prevent Wound Complications Following Cesarean Section in High Risk Patients
This is a randomized controlled trial. Patients with a condition that increases their risk of a wound complication will be approached for inclusion in the trial.
- Trial name
- NCT03082664
- Testing
- PICO Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Hypotension, Orthostatic, Hypotension
Dose Response to the Norepinephrine Precursor Droxidopa in Hypotensive Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
The goal of this study is to determine the efficacy of the drug Droxidopa (Northera) in increasing blood pressure in subject with hypotension, low blood pressure, which is classified as blood pressure less than 110/70 in males…
- Conditions
- Hypotension, Orthostatic, Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT03602014
- Testing
- Northera
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Complications; Cesarean Section, Surgical Wound Infection
Subcuticular Suture for Cesarean Skin Incision Closure
A comparison of the type of suture used for cesarean skin incision approximation and the subsequent rate of wound complications has not been widely studied.
- Trial name
- NCT02459093
- Testing
- poliglecaprone 25 suture, polyglactin 910 suture
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 550 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore 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
Malignant Melanoma, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
Post-Operative Drainage Following Lymph Node Dissection
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of fibrin sealant reduces post-operative drainage following groin and axillary lymph node dissection.
- Trial name
- NCT00324272
- Testing
- Fibrin Sealant (Tisseel) used in the Experimental Arm.
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust