Clinical trials: Injury Leg
Shift-Work Sleep Disorder, Insomnia
Fire Fighter Fatigue Management Program: Operation Healthy Sleep
Firefighters work some of the most demanding schedules known under highly stressful and demanding conditions. The need to work frequent extended shifts and long work weeks leads to acute and chronic partial sleep deprivation as…
- Conditions
- Shift-Work Sleep Disorder, Insomnia, Restless Leg Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Trial name
- NCT01988129
- Testing
- Sleep disorders education and screening
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,189 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Postoperative Complications, Hip Fracture
A Trial To Assess Risk of Delirium in Older Adults Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery With Spinal or General Anesthesia
This pilot project will address the gaps in knowledge regarding the effect of anesthetic technique on the risk of delirium through an adequately-powered trial employing standardized regimens for treatment and outcome assessment…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Complications, Hip Fracture, Delirium
- Trial name
- NCT02190903
- Testing
- General endotracheal anesthesia, Regional (spinal) Anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Infection
VeraFlo With Prontosan® and Wound and Fracture Healing.
To answer the question: "Do Prontosan instillations decrease time to wound and fracture healing and decrease bacterial load compared to wound vac treatment without Prontosan?," we will enroll up to 30 subjects (for an anticipated…
- Trial name
- NCT02621073
- Testing
- VeraFlo with Prontosan, V.A.C Ulta System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Brett Crist
Blood Flow Restriction, ACL Tear
Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR) in an Adolescent Population
While there are a number studies that have reported on the use of BFR in the adult population, there is limited information about the use of BFR in the adolescent population.
- Conditions
- Blood Flow Restriction, ACL Tear, ACL Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04285879
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction using Delfi Personalized Tourniquet System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Hip Fractures
Surgical Treatment of Hip Fractures Under Peripheral Regional Anesthesia
The study investigates whether treatment of proximal femoral fractures is possible using a peripheral regional anesthesia technique.
- Trial name
- NCT04005404
- Testing
- Ropivacaine (sciatic nerve block), Ropivacaine (lumbar plexus block L2-L4), Ropivacaine (lumbar plexus block Th12-L1)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Helios Research Center
Amputation, Diabetes
Vacuum Suspension: Effects on Tissue Oxygenation, Activity and Fit
The fit of the residual limb within a prosthetic socket is a primary concern for many amputees. A poor fit can lead to skin irritation, tissue breakdown, and pain.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Diabetes, Leg Injuries, Traumatic Amputations
- Trial name
- NCT00117793
- Testing
- Total Surface Bearing Suction Socket, Vacuum assisted socket system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Leg Ulcer, Varicose Ulcer
Evaluation of Safety and Activity of Celaderm in Healing Venous Leg Ulcers
This pilot study was designed to test the safety of Celaderm(TM) in treating venous leg ulcers and to give preliminary information about the efficacy of two different Celaderm(TM) dosing regimens.
- Trial name
- NCT00399308
- Testing
- Celaderm (Frozen Cultured Epidermal Allograft), Control (compression bandaging)
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Diabetic Foot, Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Remote Monitoring Program for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
The feasibility phase of the study was conducted to assess the feasibility of a novel, patient-centered, remote wound management system.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Foot, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Wound; Foot, Wound Leg
- Trial name
- NCT05579743
- Testing
- Remote wound monitoring technology
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Femoral Neck Fractures
Safety Study of Femoral Neck Fracture System
The purpose of this study is to assess the reoperation rate of fractures that have occurred at the neck of the femur that are treated with the CONQUEST FN Femoral Neck Fracture System.
- Trial name
- CONQUEST FN (NCT03721835)
- Testing
- CONQUEST FN Femoral Neck Fracture System
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Ankle Injuries
5% Topical Ibuprofen (IBU) for Ankle Sprain
This study is being conducted to evaluate the effects of IBU 5% Topical Gel versus topical placebo for the relief of pain associated with a first or second degree ankle sprain.
- Trial name
- NCT01945034
- Testing
- Topical IBU twice daily, Topical IBU three times daily
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 304 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Diabetes, Foot Ulcers
Evaluation of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in the Treatment of DFUs Incl. Post Amputation Wounds.
Primary objective To assess wound healing and granulation tissue formation when using the NPWT system Secondary objectives To investigate the pain level at dressing removal To visually check exudate removal To investigate the…
- Trial name
- NCT01011387
- Testing
- NPWT System
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Molnlycke Health Care AB
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Blood Flow Restriction Following ACL Reconstruction
The main objective is to determine the impact of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) therapy, in comparison to a standard rehabilitation protocol, on preventing atrophy, improving quadriceps strength and improving functional outcomes of…
- Trial name
- BFR (NCT03758755)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, ACL Reconstruction rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Inova Health Care Services
Leg Ulcer
Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Therapy in Postoperative Lower Extremity Wound Healing
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of laser therapy on postoperative lower extremity wound healing over 12 weeks. The investigators will include adult patients who have underwent Mohs Micrographic Surgery on their…
- Trial name
- NCT03644849
- Testing
- CO2RE® (Syneron Candela Corp, Wayland, MA)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Knee Osteoarthritis
Optimizing Movement After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Fifty percent of teenagers and young adults who suffer an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury develop knee osteoarthritis (OA) within 15 years.
- Trial name
- NCT05363683
- Testing
- Squat Biofeedback, Standard Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Venous Leg Ulcer
Assessment of Wound Closure Comparing Synthetic Hybrid-Scale Fiber Matrix With Standard of Care in Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU) and With Living Cellular Skin Substitute in Treating Venous Leg Ulcers (VLU)
In participants with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), this study will assess complete wound closure by comparing synthetic hybrid-scale fiber matrix (Restrata®) with standard of care.
- Trial name
- NCT04927702
- Testing
- Synthetic Hybrid-Scale Fiber Matrix, Standard of Care, Living Cellular Skin Substitute
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Acera Surgical, Inc.
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
Lower Leg Wound
A Pilot Study of the WoundWand™ Debridement Device on Infection Prevention
A Pilot Study of the WoundWand™ Debridement Device on Infection Prevention
- Trial name
- WoundWand (NCT01924806)
- Testing
- WoundWand™ Debridement Device, Standard of Care sharp debridement
- Where
- 2 sites in France, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Electrical Stimulation to Accelerate Wound Healing
A clinical study at the Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, is being proposed to test the efficacy of a novel electrical stimulation platform named the Tennant Biomodulator designed…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Peripheral Neuropathy, Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03821675
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation - Active
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Knee Injuries
Femoral/Sciatic Block for Knee Surgery
Knee arthroplasty has a high potential for postoperative pain. This study compares analgesia and postoperative bleeding from intrathecal morphine with the continuous femoral and a single-shot sciatic nerve blockades.
- Trial name
- NCT02882152
- Testing
- femoral nerve blockade, morphine
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Femur Fracture, Tibial Fractures
Postoperative Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Intramedullary Nail Fixation After Tibia and Femoral Fractures
The purpose of this trial is to determine whether oral acetaminophen and intravenous ketorolac are viable alternatives to opioid medication regimens for the pain management of patients with tibial and femoral shaft fractures…
- Trial name
- NCT04761302
- Testing
- Intravenous ketorolac and oral acetaminophen, Intravenous morphine and oral oxycodone
- Where
- Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 167 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Puerto Rico