Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Fractures
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
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
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
Tibial Fractures, Leg Injuries
Light Therapy in the Treatment of Leg Pain
The purpose of this study is to apply Anodyne therapy to active duty soldiers, who have shin splints, to evaluate healing time and effectiveness.
- Trial name
- MilCAM (NCT00253981)
- Testing
- Monochromatic Near-Infrared Light Energy (MIRE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Samueli Institute for Information Biology
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 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.
Hip Fracture
Does Tranexamic Acid Reduce the Need for Blood Transfusions in Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery?
Does tranexamic acid improve the perioperative care of those patients treated surgically for hip fracture by decreasing the proportion of patients requiring transfusion and decreasing total perioperative bleeding.
- Trial name
- NCT01714336
- Testing
- tranexamic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
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
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
Delirium
Supporting the Health of Adults Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery During the Recovery Period
Delirium (acute confusion) is a highly prevalent condition among hospitalized elders with substantial morbidity within the hospital and beyond.
- Trial name
- SHARP (NCT00586196)
- Testing
- donepezil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Distal Femur Fractures
Dynamic Locking Screws 5.0 vs. Standard Locking Screws in Fracture of Distal Femur Treated With Locked Plate Fixation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of Dynamic Locking Screws (DLS) used to stabilize the shaft component of distal femur fractures in comparison to standard locking screws (SLS).
- Trial name
- NCT01693367
- Testing
- DLS 5.0 (Dynamic locking screws), SLS (Standard locking screw)
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Austria and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- AO Innovation Translation Center
Femoral Fractures, Pain, Postoperative
Efficacy Study of Femoral Nerve Block in Children With a Femur Fracture
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of the use of Marcaine in femoral nerve blocks and hematoma blocks for post operative pain relief for femoral shaft fractures in a pediatric population.
- Trial name
- NCT01294098
- Testing
- Marcaine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Fractures, Bone, Nausea and Vomiting, Postoperative
Quality of Recovery After Dexamethasone, Ondansetron or Placebo Intrathecal Morphine Administration
The aim of this study is to evaluate not only the occurrence of side effects, but the quality of the recovery (QoR-40 Questionnaire) of patients submitted to spinal anesthesia with administration of low doses (0.1 mg) of…
- Conditions
- Fractures, Bone, Nausea and Vomiting, Postoperative, Pruritus, Morphine Adverse Reaction
- Trial name
- NCT03035942
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Ondansetron, Saline
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo
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
Osteoarthritis, Hip, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Avenir Müller Hip Stem Post Market Surveillance Study
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, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fracture of Hip, Dislocated Hip
- Trial name
- NCT04079127
- Testing
- Patients who met the inclusion/exclusion criteria to receive the Avenir Müller stem.
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
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
Inguinal Hernia, Pelvic Fracture
Corona Mortis in Patients Undergoing TEP for Inguinal Hernia
This study aim to describe the presence, type and size of Corona mortis (CMOR) in patients undergoing total extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair procedures.
- Conditions
- Inguinal Hernia, Pelvic Fracture, Acetabular Fracture, Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT04303442
- Testing
- TEP
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Sofia Med Hospital
Hip Fractures, Delirium
Post-Operative Delirium in Elderly Surgical Patients
This research is being done to see what effects sedative drugs during surgery have on peoples' thinking processes after they wake up.
- Trial name
- STRIDE (NCT00590707)
- Testing
- Deeper sedation, Moderate sedation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Post Operative Delirium
Effect of Anesthesia on Post-operative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery
The purpose of this study is evaluate postoperative delirium after general anesthesia and regional anesthesia in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.
- Trial name
- RAGADelirium (NCT02213380)
- Testing
- method of anesthesia
- Where
- 13 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 950 people
- Sponsor
- Wenzhou Medical University
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