Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Fractures
Femur Fracture
Intramedullary Nailing of the Femur:Trochanteric vs Piriformis Starting Portals
This project is designed to determine whether or not the trochanteric insertion portal will show any difference when compared with the piriformis fossa portal in terms of pain and strength of the hip abductor muscles, while…
- Trial name
- TROCHNAIL (NCT00593333)
- Testing
- Antegrade Intramedullary Nail, Trigen Trochanteric Femoral Nail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Femoral Neck Fractures
Topical (Intra-Articular) Tranexamic Acid and Transfusion Rates Following Hip Hemiarthroplasty
This study is a double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of 1 gram of topically applied tranexamic acid vs. saline placebo for the reduction of transfusion following hip hemiarthroplasty surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02664909
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- UConn Health
Femoral Neck Fracture
Functional Status, Morbidity and Mortality in Cemented Versus Press-Fit Hemiarthroplasty
Hemiarthroplasty (half of a hip replacement) is the most common treatment for displaced fractures of the femoral neck in the elderly and is associated with a better functional outcome and fewer reoperations than internal…
- Trial name
- NCT01114646
- Testing
- Cemented Hip Hemiarthroplasty, VerSys Beaded FullCoat, Zimmer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Hartford Hospital
Osteoporosis, Osteopenia
A Randomized, Double-Blind Study to Compare the Efficacy of Treatment With Denosumab Versus Alendronate Sodium in Postmenopausal Women With Low Bone Mineral Density.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether in postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density, the mean percent change in total hip BMD in subjects receiving denosumab is not less than that observed in subjects…
- Trial name
- NCT00330460
- Testing
- Alendronate, Denosumab
- Volunteers
- 1,189 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
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
Knee Injuries
Trial Comparing BST-CarGel and Microfracture in Repair of Articular Cartilage Lesions in the Knee
This study will investigate whether the treatment of damaged cartilage in the knee with BST-CarGel will increase the amount and quality of cartilage repair tissue when compared with microfracture alone.
- Trial name
- NCT00314236
- Testing
- BST-CarGel with Microfracture, Microfracture without BST-CarGel
- Where
- 18 sites in Canada, South Korea and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Piramal Healthcare Canada Ltd
Femoral Fracture
Analysis of the Relationship Between Early Postoperative Anemia and the Evolution of Autonomy at 6 Months in Patients 75 Years of Age and Older Operated on Following a Fracture of the Upper End of the Femur
Fracture of the upper extremity of the femur is a condition whose frequency increases with age. It is a serious disease, with multiple consequences such as a decrease in life expectancy, quality of life and patient autonomy.
- Trial name
- PAAF (NCT03810092)
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 255 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee
Hip Fractures
Comparative Study Between Levobupivacaine and Ropivacaine in the Hip Fractures of the Elderly
Prospective, low-level, non-commercial intervention, comparative clinical trial (phase IV) of balanced, randomized groups, to compare the analgesic efficacy of the local anesthetics Ropivacaine and Levobupivacaine in peripheral…
- Trial name
- NCT04773301
- Testing
- Levobupivacaine, Ropivacaine
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Instituto de Estudios de Ciencias de la Salud de Castilla y León
Hemorrhage, Pelvic Fracture
Pre-hospital Advanced Therapies for Control of Hemorrhage - Pelvis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of pelvic binders in the ambulance setting improves outcomes including mortality in patients with pelvic fractures.
- Trial name
- PATCH (NCT02855060)
- Testing
- Pelvic Binder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Orthopedic Disorder, Trauma
An Imaging Framework for Clinically Testing New Treatments to Prevent Post-traumatic OA
The immediate goal of the proposed research is to test the value of a new low-cost, low-dose standing CT system for efficient early detection of both joint degeneration and elevated contact stress.
- Conditions
- Orthopedic Disorder, Trauma, Ankle Fractures, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT03809520
- Testing
- pedCAT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- J L Marsh
Hip Fractures, Anesthesia
Does Optimized General Anesthesia Care Reduce Postoperative Delirium?
Postoperative delirium occurs in up to 65% of elders undergoing surgery for repair of a hip fracture and this complication is independently associated with increased morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stay, and placement in…
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Anesthesia, Delirium
- Trial name
- OPCare (NCT02604459)
- Testing
- cerebral oximeter (Fore-Sight), depth of anesthesia monitor (BIS), BP management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
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
Osteoarthritis, Hip, Fracture of Hip
Post Market Clinical Follow-Up of the Zimmer Stafit Acetabular System
This study is a Post Market Clinical Follow up study to fulfil the post market surveillance obligations according to Medical Device Directive and European Medical Device Vigilance System (MEDDEV) 2.12-2.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Hip, Fracture of Hip, Avascular Necrosis of Hip, Dislocated Hip
- Trial name
- NCT04079114
- Testing
- Patients who received the Stafit Acetabular System
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
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
Intracapsular Fracture of Femur, Femoral Neck Fractures
Hip Fracture Exparel Administration Trial Capsule During Hemiarthroplasty
This study will examine the efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel) in hip fracture patients undergoing hip hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures through a posterior approach.
- Conditions
- Intracapsular Fracture of Femur, Femoral Neck Fractures, Hip Hemiarthroplasty
- Trial name
- HEAT (NCT03502018)
- Testing
- Bupivacaine liposome, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Maimonides Medical Center
Pain, Postoperative, Femur Fracture
Efficacy of Peri-Incisional Multimodal Drug Injection Following Operative Management of Femur Fractures
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of a peri-incisional multimodal injection for post-operative pain control following operative management of femur fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT02793947
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Epinephrine, Morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Femur Fracture, Femur Fracture Intertrochanteric
THP Hip Fracture Plating System Study
The objective of this study is to systematically document the clinical outcomes of THP Hip Fracture Plating System when used to treat intracapsular and intertrochanteric fractures.
- Conditions
- Femur Fracture, Femur Fracture Intertrochanteric, Garden Grade I Subcapital Fracture of Femoral Neck, Garden Grade II Subcapital Fracture of Femoral Neck
- Trial name
- THP (NCT03870477)
- Testing
- THP Hip Fracture Plating System with telescoping lag screws
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Hip Osteoarthritis
OXINIUM◊ DH Total Hip Arthroplasty Pivotal Study
The purpose of this study is to monitor safety of the participants implanted with the OXINIUM◊ DH Hip System up to 10-years post-implantation
- Trial name
- NCT02353377
- Testing
- OXINIUM DH Hip System, BIOLOX◊
- Volunteers
- 413 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Hip Fractures
Computer-Assisted Fixation of Trochanteric Femur Fractures
The purpose of this study is to assess whether the Stryker© ADAPT™ augmented-reality platform can assist surgeons in optimizing placement of the lag screw component of the Stryker© Gamma™ cephalomedullary nail.
- Trial name
- NCT04528459
- Testing
- Stryker© ADAPT™ platform, Traditional fluoroscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Femoral Neck Fractures
Using Alternative Implants for the Surgical Treatment of Hip Fractures (The FAITH Study)
Each year, hip fracture, an injury that can impair independence and quality of life, occurs in about 280,000 Americans and 36,000 Canadians.
- Trial name
- NCT00761813
- Testing
- Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) with single sliding hip screw, ORIF with multiple cancellous screws
- Where
- 32 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,108 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota