Clinical trials: Musculoskeletal Complications
Postoperative Pain
Pain Management for Pectus Excavatum Repair
The objective of this study is to scientifically evaluate two different management strategies for post-operative pain after pectus excavatum repair.
- Trial name
- NCT00413582
- Testing
- Epidural Analgesia, Patient-Controlled IV Analgesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Bone Loss, Implant Complication
The Effects of Dis/Reconnection of Implant Abutments on Peri-implant Bone Levels
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of definitive abutment connection at the time of implant placement on peri-implant bone levels and soft tissue changes in posterior maxilla and mandible regions.
- Conditions
- Bone Loss, Implant Complication, Gingival Recession
- Trial name
- NCT04043286
- Testing
- Definitive abutment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Musculoskeletal Complications
Testosterone Gel in Preventing Weakness Caused by Steroid Therapy in Men With Glioma
RATIONALE: Testosterone gel may be effective in preventing or lessening muscle weakness caused by steroid therapy in men receiving glucocorticoids for newly diagnosed high-grade glioma.
- Trial name
- NCT00631137
- Testing
- testosterone gel applied to skin, whey powder protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Osteoporosis, Chronic Kidney Disease
Denosumab for Prevention of Osteoporosis in Renal Transplant Recipients
The primary objective of the study is to examine the effect of denosumab on lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) after one year of treatment in newly transplanted renal allograft recipients.
- Trial name
- POSTOP (NCT01377467)
- Testing
- Denosumab (Prolia)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Rudolf Wuethrich
Femoracetabular Impingement, Pain, Postoperative
Intra-articular Morphine and Clonidine Injections for Pain Management in Hip Arthroscopy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether intraoperative (during surgery) morphine and clonidine hip injections are effective in postoperative pain management for patients undergoing hip arthroscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT02530151
- Testing
- Morphine with clonidine, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Gout, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
A Phase 4 Safety and Efficacy Study to Evaluate Lesinurad 200 mg in Participants With Gout and Renal Impairment
This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of lesinurad administered with an XOI versus a placebo plus an XOI in gout participants who have moderate renal impairment and who are not at target level of serum urate (sUA).
- Trial name
- NCT03226899
- Testing
- Lesinurad, XOI, colchicine
- Where
- 116 sites in United States, Czechia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
Intervention on Osteoporosis and Chronic Kidney Disease-mineral and Bone Disorder (CKD-MBD)
Older adults having chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a higher rate of fracture than those without chronic kidney disease. Osteoporosis and chronic kidney disease mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) are risk factors for skeletal…
- Trial name
- NCT04271605
- Testing
- diet and exercise suggestion
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Surgical Complication, Paresthesia
Trial of Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy Induced Paresthesia Using Ultrasonic vs. Reciprocating Saw Instrumentation
The aim of this prospective study is to analyze the postoperative paresthesias experienced in patients who undergo bilateral sagittal split osteotomies (BSSO) using an ultrasonic saw, versus a reciprocating saw.
- Conditions
- Surgical Complication, Paresthesia, Fracture, Nerve Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05205616
- Testing
- Sonopet ultrasonic saw, Reciprocating saw
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Chemical Injuries, Unspecified Complication of Corneal Transplant
Use of Cross-linked Donor Corneas as Carriers for the Boston Keratoprosthesis
The purpose of the pilot study is to test the efficacy and safety of riboflavin/Ultraviolet A (UVA) cross-linked human donor corneas as carriers for the Boston Keratoprosthesis (Boston KPro) in patients with higher risk for…
- Conditions
- Chemical Injuries, Unspecified Complication of Corneal Transplant, Autoimmune Diseases, Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid
- Trial name
- NCT01582880
- Testing
- Riboflavin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Joseph B. Ciolino, MD
Cleft Palates
Preventing Complications in Cleft Palate Repair With Antibiotics
The primary objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of administering a single dose of preoperative antibiotics to prevent complications in patients undergoing primary closure of a cleft secondary palate.
- Trial name
- NCT00760006
- Testing
- Unasyn, saline solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Joseph Losee
Dysplasia; Hip, Prosthesis Survival
Long-term Outcomes of Conical Tapered Stems in Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty Due to Congenital Hip Pathologies
A retrospective consecutive population of patients treated with conical tapered stems in cementless total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis due to congenital hip pathologies will be selected.
- Trial name
- RetroCone (NCT04748458)
- Testing
- Conical tapered stem
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Postoperative Pain, Shoulder Pain
Compression and Cold Therapy on the Post-Operative Shoulder
The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare clinical post-operative outcomes for patients using active cooling and compression device and those using ice bags and elastic wrap after acromioplasty or arthroscopic rotator…
- Trial name
- NCT00703729
- Testing
- Cold Compression (CC), Ice Wrap (IW)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Total Parenteral Nutrition-induced Cholestasis, Cholestasis
Compassionate Use of Omegaven in Children
This is a single-assignment study to evaluate whether Omegaven (IV fish oil) is effective at treating liver disease in children on long-term IV nutrition.
- Conditions
- Total Parenteral Nutrition-induced Cholestasis, Cholestasis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastroschisis
- Trial name
- NCT02370251
- Testing
- Omegaven
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Cerebral Palsy, Hip Dysplasia
Peri-operative Use of a Pain Injection in Pediatric Patients With Cerebral Palsy
Pain management in pediatric patients presents a difficult challenge. Unlike adults, pediatric patients often cannot communicate their pain management needs clearly.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Hip Dysplasia, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT04074265
- Testing
- Ropivacaine injection, normal saline
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Chronic Kidney Disease
Study to Assess Patient Management Practices and Quality of Life With Paricalcitol Capsules in the Treatment of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Stage 3-5 Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Not Yet on Dialysis
Paricalcitol capsules (Zemplar®) received marketing authorization in Sweden in late 2007 for the prevention and treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with Stage 3 \& 4 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
- Trial name
- CAPITOL (NCT01265992)
- Where
- 10 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Open-label Study to Assess the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Etelcalcetide (Also Known as AMG 416 or KAI-4169) in Patients With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long term safety and efficacy of thrice weekly intravenous (IV) administration of etelcalcetide in the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in patients receiving…
- Trial name
- NCT01576146
- Testing
- Etelcalcetide
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- KAI Pharmaceuticals
Degenerative Disc Disease
Retrospective Multicenter Clinical Evaluation of Complications for Single or Multilevel VEO® Lateral Access and Interbody Fusion System and eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF®) Subjects
The purpose of this retrospective clinical evaluation is to compare VEO® single or multilevel results to XLIF® single or multilevel results relative to the safety endpoints.
- Trial name
- NCT01878149
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baxano Surgical, Inc.
Hip Dysplasia, Postoperative Complications
High vs Low Dose Dexamethasone on Complications in the Immediate Postoperative Phase
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a single preoperative high-dose steroid injection on complications in the immediate postoperative phase after periacetabular osteotomy.
- Trial name
- DEX-GANZ (NCT03161938)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Chronic Kidney Diseases, Bone Loss
Bone in CKD Alkali Response (BICARb Pilot Trial)
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether potassium citrate improves skeletal health in adults and children with chronic kidney disease.
- Trial name
- BICARb (NCT05918029)
- Testing
- Potassium Citrate Extended Release Oral Tablet, Potassium Citrate and Citric Acid Oral Solution
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
X-linked Hypophosphatemia
A Repeated Study of KRN23 in Adults With X-Linked Hypophosphatemia
The primary purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of repeated subcutaneous (SC) injections of KRN23 in adult subjects with X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH).
- Trial name
- NCT01340482
- Testing
- KRN23
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.