Clinical trials: Musculoskeletal Injuries
Tendinopathy
Achilles Tendon Repair With Bioinductive Implant
To evaluate bioinduction of new tissue and tendon healing after implantation of the Rotation Medical Bioinductive Implant used as adjunct to surgical repair in the treatment of insertional Achilles tendonitis.
- Trial name
- NCT02811003
- Testing
- Rotation Medical Bioinductive Implant
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Knee Osteoarthritis, Hip Osteoarthritis
Use of Knotless Suture for Closure of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties
Barbed sutures offer several potential advantages in layered wound closure of hip and knee replacement surgeries. It use is gaining increased acceptance across many of the other surgical disciplines at this time.
- Trial name
- NCT00834483
- Testing
- Knotless suture for wound closure, Layered traditional wound closure (monocryl)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Botox for Non-surgical Lateral Release in Patellofemoral Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of botulinum toxin A injected into the lateral thigh muscle improves knee function and reduces knee pain secondary to patellofemoral syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00496964
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin A + exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
ECoG Direct Brain Interface for Individuals With Upper Limb Paralysis
The purpose of this research study is to demonstrate that individuals with upper limb paralysis due to spinal cord injury, brachial plexus injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and brain stem stroke can successfully achieve…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Brachial Plexus Injury, Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT01393444
- Testing
- Implantation of ECoG sensors on the brain surface
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Osteoporosis
Bisphosphonate Therapy for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
The study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of "Bisphosphonate Therapy for Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)." We, the researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine, are characterizing the changes effected by oral…
- Conditions
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Osteoporosis, Paget Disease of Bone
- Trial name
- NCT00159419
- Testing
- Alendronate, Pamidronate
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Osteoradionecrosis
Management of Mandibular ORN: PENTO as Medical Treatment
Mandibular osteoradionecrosis, despite its low incidence, remains being the most problematic and irreversible complication after head and neck radiotherapy with no medical treatment to limit or reduce symptoms.
- Trial name
- PENTO (NCT02368457)
- Testing
- Pentoxifylline and Tocopherol
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Vall d'Hebron
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Exercise Into Pain in Chronic Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain: a Prospective Single-Group Feasibility Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a) the feasibility of applying a painful exercise program in the treatment of subacromial shoulder pain and b) the time needed to collect clinical outcomes for a future randomized…
- Trial name
- NCT04154345
- Testing
- Exercise therapy (exercising into pain)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Osteoporotic Fractures, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
A 5-Year Follow-up Study Investigating Factors Associated With Osteoporotic Fracture in Chinese Postmenopausal Women
This proposed study was designed to investigate the prevalence of a 5-year incident osteoporotic fracture and evaluate the association of a 5-year change of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D)/bone turnover makers/bone mineral density…
- Trial name
- PK-VF (NCT02247011)
- Testing
- Questionaire survey, Bone mineral density examination, Vertebral fracture assessment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Surgical Site Infection
Bacterial Contamination: Iodine vs Saline Irrigation in Pediatric Spine Surgery
This study will evaluate the safety of povidone-iodine irrigation in pediatric spinal patients by collecting pre- and post-operative safety labwork.
- Trial name
- NCT02527512
- Testing
- Povidone-Iodine, Normal Saline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 173 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Fall and Fractures Prevention
Prescribe Exercise for Prevention of Falls and Fractures: A Family Health Team Approach
Falls and fractures are a leading cause of death and disability in the older adult population. The consequences of falls and fractures contribute substantially to health care costs and can have a significant negative impact on…
- Trial name
- PEPTEAM (NCT01698463)
- Testing
- Identification of patients at risk, tailored exercise prescription, motivational interviewing, review of behavioural outcomes
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Osteoporotic Fractures, Spinal Fractures
Build Better Bones With Exercise
The long-term goal of our research team is to conduct a large multicentre study to evaluate whether tailored home exercise can prevent fractures in high-risk individuals.
- Trial name
- B3E (NCT01761084)
- Testing
- Exercise and behaviour change strategies
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 141 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Knee Injuries, Knee Osteoarthritis
Gait Modification Treatments for Knee Pathology
The objective of this study is complete a longitudinal cross-over clinical study to investigate the effect of treatments for knee pathology, including cutaneous stimulation (skin vibration and soft knee brace), on locomotion…
- Trial name
- NCT03116230
- Testing
- Cutaneous Stimulation, Knee Sleeve
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss
Effect of Alendronate on Bone in People With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Previously Treated With Teriparatide
The purpose of this study is to determine if a year of alendronate treatment will maintain or increase bone mass density (BMD) compared to baseline BMD values in people with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Bone Loss, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT02195895
- Testing
- Alendronate, Calcium, Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Bankart Lesions, SLAP Lesion
PMCF Study on the Safety, Performance and Clinical Benefits Data of the ToggleLoc™ 2.9mm and JuggerLoc™ in the Shoulder
The study is a multicenter, retrospective, non-randomized, non-controlled and consecutive series post-market study. The purpose of this study is to collect data confirming safety, performance and clinical benefits of the…
- Conditions
- Bankart Lesions, SLAP Lesion, Acromioclavicular; Dislocation, Capsular Shift/Capsulolabral Reconstruction
- Trial name
- NCT05584553
- Testing
- ToggleLoc 2.9 mm soft tissue device, JuggerLoc soft tissue device
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Spain
- Volunteers
- 214 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Degenerative Hip Joint Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of OR3O™ Dual Mobility System vs. Conventional Single Bearing Design Total Hip System
The purpose of this study is to compare OR3O™ Dual Mobility System to a conventional, single-bearing design Total Hip System in subjects who undergo Primary THA.
- Conditions
- Degenerative Hip Joint Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Femoral Neck Fractures, Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
- Trial name
- OR3O (NCT04941729)
- Testing
- OR3O™ - Dual Mobility System, Conventional
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew Medical (Shanghai) Ltd
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Twenty-Four Month Extension Study of BA058-05-003 (Abaloparatide) in Participants With Osteoporosis
The purpose of this study is to provide 24 months of standard of care data on participants previously enrolled in Study BA058-05-003 (NCT02653417).
- Trial name
- ACTIVExtend (NCT01657162)
- Testing
- Alendronate
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Argentina and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 1,139 people
- Sponsor
- Radius Health, Inc.
Upper Extremity Fracture, Upper Extremity Dislocation
Progressive Splinting Status Post Elbow Fractures and Dislocations
The purpose of this study is to help determine if a static stretching brace in addition to physical therapy decreases the incidence of secondary operations, increases range of motion, and individual patient function.
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Fracture, Upper Extremity Dislocation, Fractures, Comminuted, Elbow Fracture
- Trial name
- JAS (NCT00580866)
- Testing
- JAS Brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Osteoarthritis, Tendinopathy
Comparative Effectiveness of Particulate Versus Nonparticulate Steroid Injections for Musculoskeletal Conditions
This aims of this study are: 1. To determine if particulate or non-particulate corticosteroid injections are more effective at treating pain from musculoskeletal pathologies of the hip, glenohumeral joint, biceps tendon, or…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Tendinopathy, Impingement Shoulder
- Trial name
- NCT04278833
- Testing
- Triamcinolone or Betamethasone, Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Tendinopathy
Study of Efficacy and Safety of AIN457/Secukinumab in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of secukinumab subcutaneously (s.c.) compared to placebo in adult patients with moderate to severe rotator cuff tendinopathy and failure to conventional therapy.
- Trial name
- UnchAIN (NCT05569174)
- Testing
- Secukinumab
- Where
- 19 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Colles´ Fracture, Radius Fracture
Acupuncture in Distal Radius Fracture Patients
The patients with distal radius fracture treated with immobilization (cast) and percutaneous pinning it will be to able to participate in this randomized trial.
- Trial name
- NCT02522403
- Testing
- Rehabilitation, Low Lever Laser acupuncture
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon