Clinical trials: Lower Limb Fracture
Vitamin D Deficiency, Osteoporosis
Study to Document the Phenomenon of Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Added Value in Patients with Low-energy Osteoporotic Hip Fracture, in Daily Practice in Greece.
Vitamin D, through its action on calcium metabolism, is essential for bone physiology. Vitamin D deficiency can affect muscle function and increase the risk of falls in the elderly, while severe deficiency is common in patients…
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Osteoporosis, Bone Loss, Age-Related, Fracture of Hip
- Trial name
- NCT06643650
- Testing
- CHOLECALCIFEROL ORAL.SOL 25000 IU/2,5ML
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, Lower Limb Fractures
Comparison of Gait Parameters Between Floor and Sponge Surfaces and Special Shoes
This study compares the gait pattern of individuals with weight bearing difficulties walking on the floor, a soft surface, or with special shoes (Kyboot).
- Conditions
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, Lower Limb Fractures, Back Pain and Asymmetric Gait, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT02742376
- Testing
- Soft surface, Floor, Kyboot shoes
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Hip Fractures
Patient-Centered Education After Hip Fracture Surgery
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a structured patient-centered educational program on postoperative outcomes among patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.
- Trial name
- PCE-HFS (NCT07739225)
- Testing
- Structured Patient-Centered Educational Program.
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Hip Fracture
Effect of Anesthesia Technique on Outcome After Hip Fracture Surgery in Elderly Adult Patients
Despite many previous studies, whether anesthetic technique will significantly affect overall patient outcome, morbidity and mortality in elderly hip fracture patients is controversial.
- Trial name
- NCT02458547
- Testing
- Desflurane, Propofol, Bupivacaine
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Hip Fractures, Sleep
Researching the Effects of Sleep on STep Count dUring the Postoperative Period
Patients over the age of 65 who are admitted to the Juravinski Hospital for treatment of hip fractures will be invited to take part in the study.
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Sleep, Postoperative Complications, Delirium
- Trial name
- REST-UP (NCT03776526)
- Testing
- Fitbit® Alta HR Sleep monitoring
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Christopher Patterson
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
Hip Fractures
Latin America Hip Fracture Mortality Study
The purpose of this study is to estimate the survival proportion one year after surgery for intertrochanteric fracture in older adults in Latin America.
- Trial name
- LAMOS (NCT01650064)
- Where
- 16 sites in Argentina, Brazil and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- AO Clinical Investigation and Publishing Documentation
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
Hip Fracture
Hip Fracture Surgery and Oral Nutritional Supplements
Senior hip fracture patients are the most vulnerable to malnutrition and protein deficiency. Low protein intake, like vitamin D deficiency, contribute to an increased risk for hip fracture.
- Trial name
- HIATUS (NCT01505985)
- Testing
- Oral nutritional Supplement
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Ankle Fracture
Exparel and Ankle Surgery
This study involves a drug called Exparel that has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for application directly to wound sites. EXPAREL® is a long acting pain reliever.
- Trial name
- NCT02072135
- Testing
- Exparel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Pelvis; Fracture
Surgical Treatment of Pelvis in Fragility Fracture in Germany: a Prospective, National, Multicenter, Observational, Comparative Cohort Study Comparing Isolated Posterior Versus Combined Anterior-posterior Surgical Fracture Stabilization
Over a period of approximately two years, patients above the age of 65 who have suffered from an FFP equal to or higher than type IIc FFP, according to Rommens and Hofmann, will be eligible for inclusion.
- Trial name
- AO TOP (NCT06550934)
- Testing
- Fracture stabilization
- Volunteers
- 420 people
- Sponsor
- AO Innovation Translation Center
Elderly, Wrist Fracture
Evaluation of Health and Social Interventions Aimed to Old People Discharged From Hospital After a Hip or Wrist Fracture Due to a Fall
Objectives: To describe social and health care provided to our older patients who have been admitted in the emergency department (ED) after suffering from a hip or wrist fracture due to a fall.
- Conditions
- Elderly, Wrist Fracture, Hip Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT02802358
- Testing
- Surgery or non-invasive procedure (reduction of the fracture, immobilization, stabilization)
- Volunteers
- 1,824 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo
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
Femoral Fractures, Fracture Fixation, Internal
Interest of Navigation for the Treatment of Pertrochanteric Fractures With the Gamma 3 Nail
The aim of the study is to compare Tip-Apex Distance values in two groups of patients after intramedullary nailing of proximal femur.
- Conditions
- Femoral Fractures, Fracture Fixation, Internal, Trochanteric Fractures
- Trial name
- INOPEG (NCT02672696)
- Testing
- FluoroMap 3D
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hôpital du Valais
Femur Fracture
Anterolateral Versus Posterior Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty After Displaced Femoral Neck Fracture
There are two surgical approaches (incision types) used by surgeons who do total hip replacements. The purpose of this study is to determine which type of surgical approach (incision type) produces the best results for patients…
- Trial name
- THA (NCT01484405)
- Testing
- posterior approach, anterolateral approach
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Blood Loss, Trauma
Tranexamic Acid in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug that has been used to decrease post-operative blood loss. This study is a prospective, randomized controlled trial investigating the use of tranexamic acid in fracture surgery around…
- Conditions
- Blood Loss, Trauma, Fracture, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT02080494
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- University of Tennessee
Painful Hip, Fonctional Impotence After Minor Trauma (Fall)
Radiologist Diagnostic Performance Versus Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In France, femoral neck fracture is mainly detected with interpretation of pelvis/hip X-ray imaging (French Health Authority recommandation).
- Trial name
- RAVIA (NCT04304742)
- Testing
- hip standard radiography/ CT scan/ MRI
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Fractured Neck of Femur
Single Dose of Dexamethasone in Femur Fractures
Fracture neck of femur is a common cause of hospital admission in the elderly and requires operative fixation. Dexamethasone has the potential of inhibiting cortisol secretion.
- Trial name
- NCT01550146
- Testing
- Dexamethasone acetate
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cork University Hospital
Hip Fracture
Eva-Hip, Evaluation of Rehabilitation After Hip-fracture
To evaluate the effect on gait and activity of a home based physiotherapy intervention 4-6 months after the fracture. The investigators hypothesis is that exercises performed after the initial rehabilitation, which focuses on…
- Trial name
- Eva-Hip (NCT01379456)
- Testing
- physiotherapy
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 223 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology