Clinical trials: Musculoskeletal Disorder
Foot and Ankle Surgeries, Bunion
Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid in Foot and Ankle Surgeries
Epidemiology of foot and ankle surgeries that present to the hospitals in the US are often underestimated. However there has been growing emphasis on identification of these injuries and practice patterns.
- Trial name
- NCT03653429
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid, Normal saline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
A Study of Blosozumab (LY2541546) in Postmenopausal Female Participants
The purpose(s) of this study is to measure how much of the study drug gets into the blood stream and how long it takes the body to get rid of it when given in multiple doses, subcutaneously (SC) (by inserting a needle just under…
- Trial name
- NCT02109042
- Testing
- Blosozumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Osteoarthritis
Feasibility Study: Effect of Patient Decision Aids for Total Joint Replacement on Surgical Referrals
Ministries of Health consider wait lists for total joint replacement a top priority. Research priorities to manage wait lists indicate the need to establish benchmarks that consider patient preferences.
- Trial name
- NCT00743951
- Testing
- 1 Patient decision aid, 2 Usual care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Shoulder Arthroplasty
Interscalene Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine vs. Interscalene Block With Bupivacaine and Adjuvants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of plain bupivacaine with common adjuvants for interscalene block (ISB) provides non-inferior analgesic results compared to the use of liposomal bupivacaine for ISB, in…
- Trial name
- NCT03845894
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine with adjuvants
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Bone Resorption, Osteoporosis
The Effect of Protein Supplementation on Bone Health in Healthy Older Men and Women
Women and men consuming a low protein diet may be at risk for bone loss. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a daily protein supplement will improve bone health among healthy older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00421408
- Testing
- Whey protein supplement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 208 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Osteopenia
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Romosozumab (AMG 785) on Bone Quality of the Forearm in Postmenopausal Women With Low Bone Mass
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of romosozumab on parameters of bone quality of the forearm using peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) following multiple subcutaneous dose administrations of…
- Trial name
- NCT00950950
- Testing
- Romosozumab
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis:
One of the greatest success stories in rheumatology - the achievement of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) remission - is tempered by the fact that individuals with RA are dramatically under evaluated and under treated to reduce the risk…
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cardiovascular Diseases, Hyperlipidemias
- Trial name
- CARE RA (NCT04488497)
- Testing
- Cardiovascular Risk Assessment for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Plagiocephaly, Nonsynostotic
Observe the Effects of the Serkel Cranial Remolding Orthosis on Infants With Deformational Plagiocephaly
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of a specific brand of cranial remolding orthosis (a custom made helmet), which is new to the United States market
- Trial name
- NCT06831513
- Testing
- Serkel 3D CRO
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Jaw, Edentulous, Partially
The Effect of Immediate Implant Placement and Provisionalization in the Esthetic Zone
The purpose of this study is to compare two different techniques of placing dental implants: 1) removing the tooth and placing the implant immediately and 2) removing the tooth and placing both the implant and a temporary crown…
- Trial name
- 3i (NCT02021331)
- Testing
- immediate implant placement without provisionalization, immediate implant placement with immediate provisionalization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Acromegaly, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Growth Hormone Feedback to Insulin-like Growth Factor-I (IGF-1) and Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
Growth hormone (GH) and Insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) secretion are altered in acromegaly and type 2 Diabetes Mellitis (DM).
- Trial name
- NCT00915954
- Testing
- Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, Subcutaneous administration of recombinant human IGF-1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Hypogonadism, Diabetes
Effects of Aromatase Inhibition Versus Testosterone in Older Men With Low Testosterone: Randomized-Controlled Trial.
Background: Men≥65 years often produce lower levels of testosterone, meaning there is less testosterone circulating to the tissues of the body.
- Conditions
- Hypogonadism, Diabetes, Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT00104572
- Testing
- Androgel (Testosterone Gel), Anastrozole (Aromatase Inhibitor), Calcium Cardone 500mg with vitamin D 400 IU
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Susceptibility to
Non-surgical Intervention for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This randomized controlled trial graduate student research study will explore the effect of non-surgical intervention of the dorsal application of Kinesio Tape for carpal tunnel syndrome, and forearm wrist hand pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03360344
- Testing
- Kinesio 12 inch Tape, Kinesio 4 inch Tape, Cock up Splint and Lumbrical exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
A Study of 2 Different Formulations of Blosozumab (LY2541546) in Post Menopausal Women
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the tolerability of two different formulations of blosozumab in women who have reached menopause. This study will last approximately 12 weeks for each participant, not including screening.
- Trial name
- NCT02337387
- Testing
- Blosozumab
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Bone Loss
Healthy Body, Healthy Bones After Bariatric Surgery Trial
One in three adults in the United States suffers from obesity. Bariatric surgery is an increasingly utilized and effective treatment for obesity and obesity-related comorbidities, however, the massive weight loss associated with…
- Conditions
- Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Bone Loss, Bone Resorption
- Trial name
- NCT04279392
- Testing
- Zoledronic Acid 5 mg/Bag 100 ml Inj
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased
Cranial Laser Reflex Technique for Hamstring Function
Purpose: To conduct a pilot study of the effect of Cranial Laser Reflex Technique (CLRT) compared with sham laser on hamstring muscle flexibility, strength, and pain pressure threshold.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased, Muscle Pain, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- CLRTHam (NCT03044106)
- Testing
- CLRT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Scoliosis
A Postural Study Comparing Sitting on the Floor Versus Sitting in a Chair While Playing Video Games.
To determine if sitting in a chair or sitting on the floor lends itself to better posture while playing video games.
- Trial name
- NCT01163955
- Testing
- Time to fatigue
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Glinn and Giordano Physical Therapy
Knee Osteoarthritis
Efficacy of Micro-fragmented Adipose Tissue Injection for Knee Osteoarthritis.
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) causes patients considerable joint pain and leads to instability, reduced range of motion, and functional limitations.
- Trial name
- NCT03379168
- Testing
- Microfragmented Adipose Tissue (Lipogems), Corticosteroid injection, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dustin L. Richter, MD
MELAS, LHON
A Dose-escalating Clinical Trial With KH176
Mitochondrial Diseases are rare progressive, multi-system, often early fatal disorders affecting both children and adults. KH176 is a novel chemical entity currently under development for the treatment of inherited mitochondrial…
- Conditions
- MELAS, LHON, Leigh Syndrome, Mitochondrial Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02544217
- Testing
- KH176
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Khondrion BV
Fibromyalgia
Mechanisms of Affective Touch in Chronic Pain
This study compares how different types of touch found in massage therapies impact pain perception, and whether these effects differ in individuals with and without chronic pain.
- Trial name
- MATCP (NCT04206397)
- Testing
- affective touch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laura Case
OsteoArthritis Knee
A Comparison of 2-octyl Cyanoacrylate Skin Adhesive and Polyester Mesh for Wound Closure in Total Knee Arthroplasty, A Randomized Controlled Study
The goal of this randomized controlled study is to investigate the Efficacy of Using skin adhesive (Dermabond) and skin adhesive with polyester mesh (Dermabond Prineo )for Wound Closure in Total Knee Arthroplasty, The main…
- Trial name
- NCT06232018
- Testing
- Skin adhesive (Dermabond), skin adhesive + polyester mesh (Dermabond prineo)
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pooriwat Lertsurawat