Clinical trials: Musculoskeletal Injury Trauma
Sports Injury, Orthopedic Disorder
Training of Falling Techniques on Landing Mechanics
The overall purpose of this study is to quantify the effect and retention of one-week training of falling techniques on landing biomechanics associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) loading compared to soft-landing…
- Conditions
- Sports Injury, Orthopedic Disorder, Knee Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT04768088
- Testing
- Falling Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wyoming
Orthopedic Disorder, Trauma
An Imaging Framework for Clinically Testing New Treatments to Prevent Post-traumatic OA
The immediate goal of the proposed research is to test the value of a new low-cost, low-dose standing CT system for efficient early detection of both joint degeneration and elevated contact stress.
- Conditions
- Orthopedic Disorder, Trauma, Ankle Fractures, Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT03809520
- Testing
- pedCAT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- J L Marsh
Centreal Neurological Condition, Acquired Brain Injury (Including Stroke)
Individualised Cryoneurolysis to Treat Pain in the Context of Spasticity in the Upper and Lower Extremities
Spasticity is an umbrella term for impairments of muscle tone and control in people with damage to the brain and spinal cord. It is highly prevalent and results in pain, stiffness, and contribute to difficulties in activities of…
- Conditions
- Centreal Neurological Condition, Acquired Brain Injury (Including Stroke), Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- ICE (NCT07303582)
- Testing
- Cryoneurolysis, Botulinum toxin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
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
Spinal Diseases, Spinal Fusion
Intraoperative Disinfection by Pulse Irrigation With Povidone-Iodine Solution in Spine Surgery
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy, in preventing Spinal Surgical Infection, of intraoperative pulsatile irrigation with a 2000-ml saline solution of PVP-Iodine in a group of patients undergoing complex spine…
- Conditions
- Spinal Diseases, Spinal Fusion, Spine Injury, Infection, Hospital
- Trial name
- NCT03249363
- Testing
- Group A - Pulsed PVP-I Irrigation
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rome Tor Vergata
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Angina, Stable
Quest to Analyze One Thousand Humans Meditating
This study will be focused on assessing the molecular, physiological, and emotional correlates of an intensive meditation experience in the context of a retreat setting in a large 2000 plus-person cohort comprised of healthy and…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Angina, Stable, Anxiety, Asthma
- Trial name
- QUANTUM (NCT06583395)
- Testing
- Advanced multi-component meditation practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tobias Moeller-Bertram
Spinal Cord Injury
Effects of Marijuana on Neuropathic Pain and Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare effects of marijuana or cannabis on neuropathic pain and spasticity in spinal cord injury patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06190470
- Testing
- Cannabis
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Khon Kaen University
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Osteoarthritis (OA)
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Talar Cartilage Thickness in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury patients often present with musculoskeletal comorbidities, including osteoarthritis. Early detection of cartilage damage is important for preventing osteoarthritis progression.
- Trial name
- NCT07293949
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Hemiparesis After Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
Partial Blocks of Rectus Femoris and Soleus With Botulinum Toxin Type A (Xeomin®) to Improve Gait in Hemiparesis
The most common motor deficiency after stroke or traumatic brain injury is hemiparesis. Most hemiparetic patients recover walking, but rarely with a speed permitting easy ambulation outdoors with family or friends.
- Trial name
- GENUFLEX (NCT03119948)
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin injection
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Acute Pain, Atrophic
Neurophysiology of Weakness and Exercise in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
The purpose of this study is to examine deficits in activation and motor patterns, as well as central drive in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy.
- Conditions
- Acute Pain, Atrophic, Goals, Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT02971072
- Testing
- Subacromial injection, Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oregon
Musculoskeletal Injury
NSAID Use and Healing After Tibia Fractures and Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Rationale: The Emergency Department (ED) typically serves as the front line for patients with acute fractures and tendon ruptures. Pain control for these patients is an essential task of the ED physician.
- Trial name
- NCT03880981
- Testing
- Ibuprofen 600 mg, Acetaminophen
- Volunteers
- 456 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Non-traumatic Musculoskeletal Conditions, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Understanding Patient Preferences When Deciding on a Voluntary Musculoskeletal Test
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand how people make decisions about imaging tests for common musculoskeletal problems (like arthritis, tendon problems, or nerve compression).
- Conditions
- Non-traumatic Musculoskeletal Conditions, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Lateral Epicondylitis, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT07158892
- Testing
- Diagnostic Advance Care Planning Discussion, Informational Statement Only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Acute Musculoskeletal Disease, Sprains
Efficacy of Lidocaine Patch in Acute Musculoskeletal Pain in the Emergency Department
This study evaluates the addition of a lidocaine patch to ibuprofen in the treatment of acute musculoskeletal pains. Half of the participants will get only ibuprofen for their pain, while other half will receive lidocaine patch…
- Conditions
- Acute Musculoskeletal Disease, Sprains, Sprains and Strains, Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT03571737
- Testing
- Ibuprofen, Lidocaine Patch 4%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Musculoskeletal Pain, Musculoskeletal Injury
A New Experimental Model of Transient and Short-lasting Muscle Pain in Humans Based on Diathermy
This study evaluates the use of short-wave diathermy (SWD) as an novel experimental model to induce transient and intensity-controlled muscle pain by heating muscle tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT03573219
- Testing
- Short-wave diathermy
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Council of Scientific and Technical Research, Argentina
Critical Illness, Septic Shock
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Study in Critical Care: Longitudinal Evaluation
Each year, 110,000 English/Welsh patients are admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICU). Many face prolonged disability as a result.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Septic Shock, Trauma, Organ Failure
- Trial name
- MUSCLE (NCT01106300)
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Musculoskeletal Diseases, Musculoskeletal Injury
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Symptoms in the Cambridge NIHR BioResource
Musculoskeletal diseases, such as osteoarthritis, represent a large proportion of the global burden of disease with hip and knee osteoarthritis alone being the 11th greatest cause of disease burden.
- Trial name
- NCT04632563
- Testing
- Questionnaire including MSK-HQ (Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire)
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Injury;Sports, Muscle Soreness
Effects of Percussion Therapy on the Biomechanics of Pickleball Movement
With increased demand on pickleball as a recreational exercise, it is of interest in investigating the biomechanical characteristics of pickleball and determining the impacts of percussion therapy on them.
- Trial name
- NCT07005934
- Testing
- Theragun Prime
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Point Loma Nazarene University
Achilles Tendon Rupture
PATH-2: Platelet Rich Plasma in Achilles Tendon Healing
Platelet Rich Plasma in Achilles Tendon Healing Does using a Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injection immediately before standard casting benefit patients aged 18 or over who are suitable for nonsurgical treatment of the Achilles…
- Trial name
- PATH-2 (NCT02302664)
- Testing
- PRP Injection into Achilles tendon rupture gap, Imitation Injection into Achilles tendon rupture gap
- Where
- 18 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 230 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Spinal Cord Injuries, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Periodic Leg Movements' Diagnosis in Spinal Cord Injury: Actigraphy as an Alternative for Polysomnography?
Periodic Limb Movements during Sleep (PLMs) are episodes of repetitive, stereotypical, hallux or foot movements. They could induce sleep disturbance, fatigue, daytime sleepiness and impaired quality of life but also increased…
- Trial name
- ACTI-MPJ-BM (NCT04618978)
- Testing
- PSG and actigraphy recording
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Spinal Cord Injuries
Feasibility Study for the Use of Low-magnitude, High Frequency Mechanical Stimulation of Bone in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
In persons with SCI, because of inherent considerations, the use of mechanical stimulation has not been studied to determine improvement in bone mass.
- Trial name
- NCT00882843
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs