Clinical trials: Instrumentation
Multiple Sclerosis
A Multi-center, Multi-regional Observational Study to Test the Responsiveness of the Validated MusiQoL (Multiple Sclerosis International Quality of Life Questionnaire) Instrument to EDSS Status Changes in Any Form of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Patients With or Without Treatment
This is a multi-center, multi-regional observational,24 month study. Health-related quality of life data from the MusiQoL instrument and SF-36 instrument will be collected at baseline, M6, M12, M18 and M24 in patients with MS.
- Trial name
- MusiQoL (NCT00702065)
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Argentina and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 599 people
- Sponsor
- EMD Serono
Scoliosis
Surgical Outcomes Using Variable Rod Diameters in the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis
There are two rod sizes routinely used for the correction of juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, 5.5mm and 6.35mm, typically stainless steel.
- Trial name
- NCT00510575
- Testing
- Spinal rod
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Shriners Hospitals for Children
Vision Disorder
A Novel Acuity Testing Method
The purpose of this protocol is to develop a valid, reliable, better standardized, and more efficient test of visual acuity (ability to see fine details) for use in clinical trials.
- Trial name
- NCT00013936
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
Muscle Weakness, Critical Illness Myopathy
CPAx: Responsiveness and Minimal Clinically Important Difference
Intensive care unit (ICU) acquired weakness is a common complication associated with long-term physical impairments in survivors of a critical illness.
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Critical Illness Myopathy, Critical Illness Polyneuropathy, Critical Illness Polyneuromyopathy
- Trial name
- NCT06419699
- Where
- 3 sites in Australia, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Coronary Artery Diseases
NOYA CoCr Biodegradable Coating Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System
A single blind, multi-center, randomized study is preformed to compare NOYA CoCr biodegradable coating sirolimus-eluting stents with Firebird2 drug-eluting stents from MicroPort Medical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Trial name
- NCT01226355
- Testing
- stent
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Medfavour (Beijing) Medical Co., Ltd
Gambling Disorder, Problem Gambling
Experience of the Nationwide Gambling Self-exclusion Service Spelpaus - Effects and Limitations of a Unique Harm Reduction Instrument for Problem Gambling
Qualitative interview study addressing the effects and limitations of a unique, government-based, nationwide self-exclusion service for the reduction of gambling-related harm.
- Trial name
- NCT05693155
- Testing
- Voluntary self-exclusion from gambling ('Spelpaus')
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Spinal Diseases
Pilot Study to Evaluate Feasibility of DensiProbe Spine Assessing Bone Strength in Spinal Surgery
A new mechanical device was developed in order to provide the surgeon with intraoperative information about the mechanical strength of the cancellous bone within the vertebral body.
- Trial name
- DensiProbe (NCT01126385)
- Testing
- DensiProbe Spine
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- AO Clinical Investigation and Publishing Documentation
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis
"Is Instrumentation Necessary for "Static" Degenerative Spondylolisthesis"
The purpose of this study is to determine whether instrumented lumbar fusion provides superior clinical outcomes in comparison to non-instrumented fusion in patients with "static" degenerative spondylolisthesis.
- Trial name
- NCT02530775
- Testing
- instrumented spinal fusion with laminectomy, non-instrumented spinal fusion with laminectomy
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Pain, Postoperative
Evaluation of Post-endodontic Pain After Root Canal Treatment With Two Rotary Systems : Mtwo & Safe-sider
Post-endodontic pain (PP) still is major problem for endodontic patients, analgesics are routinely prescribed. Incidence of PP is reported extensively, and reviewed.
- Trial name
- NCT02644031
- Testing
- mtwo rotary system, safe-sider rotary system, hand files
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Spinal Diseases
Observational Clinical Study to Plan, Position and Check Instrument Placement for Spine Surgery Interventions
There is a clear need in spine surgery to place pedicle screws in the right place in the spine with good accuracy to avoid damage to important structures (spinal cord, nerve roots or vertebral arteries).
- Trial name
- NCT03015142
- Testing
- New image-guidance software
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global
Thoracic Fracture, Lumbar Fracture
Minimally Invasive Reduction and Fixation of Thoracolumbar Fractures
Spinal injuries, such as vertebral fractures, often result in a significant instability of the spine and lead to acute or delayed neurological deficits.
- Trial name
- FRIFIX (NCT01810094)
- Testing
- Fracture Fixation
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Aesculap AG
Thyroid Cancer
Measuring Patient Expectations for Thyroid Surgery
The purpose of this study is to learn more about what patients undergoing surgery for thyroid cancer expect from their surgery. Your input may help us to better prepare and inform patients about their disease and its treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01412762
- Testing
- patient interviews, CITSAV survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
SPINAL Fracture
Calcium Phosphate Versus PMMA Cement in Thoracolumbar Fractures
Patients at the age of 50 or older presenting with thoracolumbar fractures including segments TH 6-L5 and A3/A4 fractures according to the AO Spine fracture classification after the acute trauma and planned surgery within 3 weeks…
- Trial name
- CaPvsPMMA (NCT04743869)
- Testing
- Kyphos FS™ Bone Substitute, KYPHON ActivOs® Bone Cement with Hydroxyapatite
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
Muscle Stiffness
Immediate Effects of Two IASTM Tools on Lower-Leg Tissue Stiffness and Ankle Mobility
This randomized controlled trial will investigate the immediate effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) performed with two different commercially available tools on posterior lower-leg tissue stiffness and…
- Trial name
- NCT07822594
- Testing
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Using a Higher-Cost Tool, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Using a Lower-Cost Tool
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Trachoma
Modified Instrumentation for Surgery to Correct Trichiasis
Trachoma, an ocular infection caused by C. trachomatis, is the second leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. Years of repeated infection with C.
- Trial name
- NCT00886015
- Testing
- TT Clamp, Standard BLTR Technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,927 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Healthy
Acute Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Flexibility Via Fascial Chain
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is one of the methods used to achieve fascial release. In this study, it will be examined whether there will be an increase in hamstring flexibility by releasing the…
- Trial name
- NCT05750550
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Meniscus Injury
Facial Distortion Model and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques
To compare the effects of facial distortion model and equipment assisted soft tissue mobilization techniques on the treatment process, which are among the applications in the rehabilitation process after meniscus repair.
- Trial name
- NCT06309901
- Testing
- Exercise, Fascial Distortion Model, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Corneal Transplantation
Corneal Endothelium Delivery Instrument
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the surgical outcomes in patients undergoing Descemet's Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) are improved with the use of an insertion device over the traditional forceps…
- Trial name
- NCT00874835
- Testing
- EndoSaver™ Corneal Endothelium Delivery Instrument
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Ocular Systems, Inc.
Focus of Study: Computer-Aided Design/Instrumentation
MGUIDE MORE Dental Implant Planning System- Clinical Accuracy Study
The aim of the present study is to assess the accuracy of MGUIDE MORE System (MGS), consisting of MGUIDE MORE software, MGUIDE MORE surgical kit and MGUIDE MORE template by evaluating the difference between planned and actual…
- Trial name
- NCT02217774
- Testing
- MGUIDE MORE
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
Low Back Pain
Effects of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain
This study is a Randomized Control Trial in which participants aged 18-50 years having diagnosed chronic mechanical low back pain will be recruited into two groups.
- Trial name
- NCT05709925
- Testing
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, myofascial release
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad