Clinical trials: Musculoskeletal Injuries
Physical Disability
A Community Wellness Program for Adults Living With Long-term Physical Disability
For people living with long-term physical disabilities, such as spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis, middle-age (45-64) is a period of great vulnerability for losses in function and participation.
- Trial name
- EW-D (NCT03653390)
- Testing
- EnhanceWellness for Disability (EW-D), Wellness Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 516 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Muscle Spasticity
Intrathecal (IT) Baclofen Drug Distribution
The goal of this pilot study to determine whether there is a significant therapeutic advantage to place the ITB catheter within the cervical, thoracic or lumbar region of the spine.
- Trial name
- ITB (NCT02903823)
- Testing
- Baclofen bolus injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Ankle Fractures, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis
Iterative Design of Custom Dynamic Orthoses to Reduce Articular Contact Stress
The proposed study evaluates the effect of carbon fiber brace design on forces across the ankle joint. Research suggests that ankle arthritis develops after ankle fracture, in part, due to elevated forces on the cartilage.
- Conditions
- Ankle Fractures, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis Ankle
- Trial name
- PRMRP-FPA2 (NCT04562896)
- Testing
- Custom Carbon Fiber Dynamic Orthosis (CDO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff Tear
Efficacy of Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare the quality and duration of pain relief after shoulder surgery provided by a single injection of liposomal bupivacaine versus standard bupivacaine when administered as an interscalene…
- Trial name
- NCT01977352
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine 0.25%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Lymphedema, Musculoskeletal Complications
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Shoulder, Arm, Hip, or Leg
RATIONALE: Image-guided radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a lower dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to…
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Musculoskeletal Complications, Radiation Fibrosis, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00589121
- Testing
- Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, Surgery
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Hip Injuries, Fractures, Hip
Mitigation of Major Hip Injury Due to Fall With a Smart Belt
Multi-center, comparative, non-significant risk adaptive study with retrospective controls. After providing informed consent and being screened for eligibility, intervention subjects will be prescribed and provided an…
- Conditions
- Hip Injuries, Fractures, Hip, Fall Injury, Fall Risk
- Trial name
- NCT05245097
- Testing
- Tango Belt, Standard of Care (SOC)
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 471 people
- Sponsor
- ActiveProtective Technologies, Inc
Osteoporosis
Comparison of the Effect of an Ongoing Treatment With Alendronate or a Drug Holiday on the Fracture Risk in Osteoporotic Patients With Bisphosphonate Long Term Therapy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of bisphosphonates in long term treatment of osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- BILANZ (NCT01512446)
- Testing
- Alendronate
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 436 people
- Sponsor
- Evangelisches Krankenhaus Lutherhaus gGmbH
Osteoporosis, Bone Diseases, Metabolic
Patient Activation After DXA Result Notification
There is growing evidence that patients undergoing bone mineral density testing (BMD) often do not take important steps to improve their bone health.
- Trial name
- PAADRN (NCT01507662)
- Testing
- Bone Mineral Density Result Letter and Bone Health Brochure
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 7,749 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fredric D Wolinsky
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
Musculoskeletal Injury Trauma
An Integrated-Delivery-of-Care Approach to Improve Patient Outcomes, Safety, Well-Being After Orthopaedic Trauma
Orthopedic trauma is an unforeseen life-changing event. Nearly 2.8 million Americans sustain traumatic orthopedic injuries such as major fractures or amputation each year.
- Trial name
- NCT02591472
- Testing
- Integrated care (ICare), Usual Care (UsCare), Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Patella Dislocation, Patella Dislocation Recurrent
INDividualised EXercise for Kneecap Dislocations
This study is a feasibility study. It will assess areas of uncertainty relating to the implementation of an individualised exercise programme for patients with a recent kneecap dislocation.
- Trial name
- INDEX-KD (NCT03798483)
- Testing
- Individualised exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- City, University of London
Lateral Epicondylitis
Trial of Blood Flow Restriction Plus Physical Therapy vs. Physical Therapy Alone for Lateral Epicondylitis
Open label randomized controlled trial comparing evidenced based physical/occupational therapy vs. physical/occupational therapy including blood flow restriction tourniquet in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow).
- Trial name
- NCT03978897
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction tourniquet, Evidence based physical/occupational therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Upper Extremity Dysfunction
Movement Enhancing Device for Children
The purpose of this study is to assess: 1) how infants move their bodies to explore, play, and solve problems, 2) if this is different in a high-risk group of infants, and 3) if these abilities can be advanced in a high-risk…
- Trial name
- NCT01959581
- Testing
- Movement Enhancing Device
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Shoulder Injuries, Musculoskeletal Injury
Shoulder Instability in Children: Muscle Activity and Movement
The aim of this study is to identify factors responsible for recurrent shoulder instability in children. Shoulder instability, i.e.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Injuries, Musculoskeletal Injury, Pediatric ALL, Dislocation, Shoulder
- Trial name
- NCT04311216
- Testing
- 3D movement analysis with surface electromyography
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District NHS Trust
Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
Soft Active Back Exosuit to Reduce Workplace Back Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a wearable back exosuit can make it safer and easier for workers who bend, lift, and lower objects in an industrial setting.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Low Back Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05802914
- Testing
- Back Exosuit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wyss Institute at Harvard University
Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
Extension Study to Evaluate the Long Term Safety and Efficacy of Denosumab in the Treatment of Osteoporosis
The primary objective was to describe the safety and tolerability of up to 10 years or 7 years denosumab administration as measured by adverse event monitoring, immunogenicity and safety laboratory parameters in participants who…
- Trial name
- NCT00523341
- Testing
- Denosumab
- Volunteers
- 4,550 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Spinal Cord Injury
FES Rowing for Skeletal Health After SCI
Following a complete spinal cord injury (SCI), individuals experience progressive bone loss, especially in the legs, with up to 70% of persons with SCI sustaining a fracture at some point during their lifetime.
- Trial name
- FES-R (NCT02008149)
- Testing
- Rowing exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Edematous, Synovitis
Double-Blinded Clinical Trial Using Apatone®B for Symptomatic Postoperative Total Joint Replacements
This research study is being conducted to determine if taking oral (by mouth in pill form) Apatone®B (a combination of Vitamins C and K3) will reduce chronic joint discomfort and improve function of non-infected symptomatic…
- Conditions
- Edematous, Synovitis, Foreign Body Reaction, Osteolysis
- Trial name
- Apatone-B (NCT01272830)
- Testing
- Apatone®B
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IC-MedTech Corporation
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
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Non-invasive CTS Device Clinical Trial
Sham-controlled, multi-center and remote patient-centered randomized controlled clinical trial to investigate the efficacy of a novel non-invasive, unobtrusive study device in reducing symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
- Trial name
- NCT03498287
- Testing
- Study Device
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Pressure Profile Systems, Inc.