Clinical trials: Musculoskeletal Injury
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
Distal Radius Fractures, Wrist Fracture
Unstable Distal Radius Fractures With Dorsal Dislocation in Patients Aged 18-64 Years. Volar Locking Plate (VLP) vs Closed Reduction and Percutaenous Pinning (CRPP).
120 patients age 18-64 years with dorsally displaced distal radius fractures AO-type A2, A3 and C1 are recruited from Oslo Casualty Medical Centre (Oslo Skadelegevakt).
- Conditions
- Distal Radius Fractures, Wrist Fracture, Colles' Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT04716309
- Testing
- Open reduction and volar locking plate and closed reduction and K-wires.
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Diabetic Wound
Peer Support for Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcers
The objective of the study is to develop a peer support program that helps improve ulcer care in patients with a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU).Diabetes, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), foot ulceration, and subsequent amputation…
- Conditions
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Diabetic Wound, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Diabetic Foot
- Trial name
- NCT06004219
- Testing
- Peer counseling group
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Musculoskeletal Injury, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Micro-Doppler Radar: A Gold Standard Comparison
The purpose of this study is to see if the study team can use micro-Doppler signal (MDS) technology to determine if someone has had an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT05521126
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 181 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hip Arthrosis, Hip Injuries
Retrospective Assessment of the Morphology of Acetabular Defects: A 3D Reconstruction Approach
In this study, we aim to develop a statistical shape model and use it to reconstruct the shape of acetabula with severe defects (Paprosky 3a-3b). This will allow us to visualise and assess the morphology of the missing bone.
- Trial name
- NCT04638140
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Elbow Tendinopathy, Golfer's Elbow
Piezowave for Treatment on Lateral and Medial Elbow Tendinopathies
Within the outpatient rehabilitation clinic, therapists provide therapeutic interventions to treat patients with various tendinopathies, including lateral and medial epicondylosis.
- Conditions
- Elbow Tendinopathy, Golfer's Elbow, Medial Epicondylitis, Lateral Epicondylitis
- Trial name
- NCT04241484
- Testing
- Piezowave 2
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Paraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries
Natural History of Shoulder Pathology in Manual Wheelchair Users
Over 300,000 people in the United States have spinal cord injuries and many use manual wheelchairs for mobility. Most manual wheelchair users will develop shoulder injuries and pain that greatly affect quality of life and level…
- Conditions
- Paraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries, Shoulder Pain, Tendinopathy
- Trial name
- NHSSI (NCT02600910)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Injuries
SPR PNS for Chronic Shoulder Pain
The purpose of this research is to gather post-market data regarding the effectiveness of the SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System for the treatment of chronic shoulder pain due to chronic degenerative changes of your…
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT05649917
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Spine, Pain and Performance Center
Athletic Injuries, Sports Injury Prevention
Evaluation of Injury Risk Factors and Effects of Individualized Exercise Program in Basketball and Volleyball Athletes
This study aims to identify injury risk factors using a clinical/functional test battery in university basketball and volleyball athletes, to develop individualized exercise prescriptions for athletes scoring below established…
- Conditions
- Athletic Injuries, Sports Injury Prevention, Musculoskeletal Injury
- Trial name
- IRISPORT (NCT07521215)
- Testing
- Test-Specific Individualized Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Dystonia, Drug Induced Dystonia
Clinical Validation of DystoniaNet Deep Learning Platform for Diagnosis of Isolated Dystonia
This research involves retrospective and prospective studies for clinical validation of a DystoniaNet deep learning platform for the diagnosis of isolated dystonia.
- Conditions
- Dystonia, Drug Induced Dystonia, Parkinson Disease, Essential Tremor
- Trial name
- NCT05317390
- Testing
- DystoniaNet-based diagnosis of isolated dystonia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Unstable Lisfranc Fracture-dislocations of the Midfoot
A Comparison of Stainless Steel and Bioabsorbable Screw Fixation of Lisfranc Foot Injuries
The Lisfranc ligaments are a group of ligaments that connect the bones of the middle portion of the foot to each other. The Lisfranc ligaments allow for a normal and stable range of motion and shape to the foot.
- Trial name
- Lisfranc (NCT00985023)
- Testing
- Steel screw fixation of Lisfranc fracture-dislocation., Absorbable screw fixation of Lisfranc fracture-dislocations.
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
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
Exophthalmos, Graves Ophthalmopathy
Exophthalmometry With 3D Face Scanners
This study investigates diagnostic methods to measure eyeball protrusion with a smartphone face scanner compared to the traditional Hertel exophthalmometer.
- Conditions
- Exophthalmos, Graves Ophthalmopathy, Orbital Tumor, Orbital Fractures
- Trial name
- EX3D (NCT04704414)
- Testing
- Exophthalmos measurement
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Injury;Sports, Biomechanical Lesions
Effectiveness of Basketball Pre-injury Attack Program to Reduce the Susceptibility of Injury in Youth Basketball Players
Basketball is an impact, coordination-opposition sport with continuous contact among players and it is considered a sport of medium-high injury incidence.
- Conditions
- Injury;Sports, Biomechanical Lesions, Musculoskeletal Injury, Sports Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- DPL2 (NCT05256186)
- Testing
- Basketball Pre-injury Attack program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 212 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
Joint Instability, Ankle Sprains
Functional Electrical Stimulation in Chronic Ankle Instability
Individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) display neuromuscular deficits such as altered control of posture and gait when compared with healthy controls.
- Conditions
- Joint Instability, Ankle Sprains, Sport Injury
- Trial name
- ESCAIP (NCT04314960)
- Testing
- Functional electrical stimulation device (NESS L300Plus, Bioness, Valencia, CA)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shmuel Springer
Osteoporosis, Fractures
Determination of Optimum Age for DXA Screening for Osteoporosis in HIV - The Probono 1 Study
The purpose of this study is to determine the bone mineral density in male and female patients with HIV infection according to age groups.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Fractures, HIV Infection
- Trial name
- Probono1 (NCT01669954)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 440 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome
Bupivacaine or Radiofrequency for Shoulder Pain
Comparative study between pulsed radiofrequency in suprascapular nerve or bupivacaine block for chronic shoulder pain
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome, Impingement Syndrome, Adhesive Capsulitis
- Trial name
- NCT05778422
- Testing
- Suprascapular nerve block with bipuvacaine, Pulsed radiofrequency
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spine Disease
Temporary Inactivation of Strong Muscle Sensation to Improve Rehabilitation Interventions in SCI
The investigators are conducting a research study to try to improve rehabilitation interventions for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Spine Disease, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT05589402
- Testing
- Lidocaine Cream 5%, Rehabilitation Movement Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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
Foot Diseases, Ankle Disorders Injuries
Baropodometric Assessment of the Podiatric Profile of Nursing Students in Clinical Settings
The nursing profession is highly affected by exhausting positions, namely prolonged standing and walking, which are the second work-related factor hindering foot health.
- Trial name
- NCT05197166
- Testing
- Acute Clinical Settings
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra