Clinical trials: Pathological Fracture
Back Pain
Tapentadol IR vs Oxycodone IR vs Placebo in Acute Pain From Vertebral Compression Fracture Associated With Osteoporosis
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness and safety of tapentadol immediate release (IR) as compared with placebo and oxycodone IR in patients with acute pain caused by vertebral compression fractures (VCF)…
- Trial name
- NCT00771758
- Testing
- oxycodone IR, tapentadol IR
- Where
- 37 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
Arthralgia, Trouble Balancing
Even-Up to Minimize Secondary Site Pain For Ankle Fracture
Evaluating impact of use of Even-Up shoe wear device for patients treated in CAM boot walker for an ankle fracture. Randomized controlled trial, randomizing patients into control group with boot treatment only versus boot…
- Trial name
- NCT04164563
- Testing
- Even-Up
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Osteoarthritis, Arthropathy
Liposomal Bupivacaine for Pain Control After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
This study will compare interscalene nerve block versus liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) for pain control after total shoulder replacements.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Arthropathy, Shoulder Pain, Closed Fracture Proximal Humerus, Four Part
- Trial name
- NCT02762071
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Interscalene Nerve Block
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Cancer, Spinal Fractures
CAFE Study - Cancer Patient Fracture Evaluation
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of balloon kyphoplasty treatment for painful, acute, vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) as compared to standard non-surgical therapy in patients…
- Trial name
- CAFE (NCT00211237)
- Testing
- Balloon Kyphoplasty, Non Surgical Management
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, Australia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Spine LLC
Skull Base Pathology
Olfactory Function Following Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare a subject's sense of smell before and after endoscopic endonasal surgery to remove a skull base abnormality (i.e.
- Trial name
- UPSIT (NCT02165969)
- Testing
- endoscopic endonasal surgery with UPSIT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ricardo L. Carrau, MD
Pain
A Pilot Study of Switching From One Pain Medication to Another (Opioid Rotation)
The purpose of this study is to see if changing from one pain medication like morphine or oxycodone to another pain medication, oxymorphone (OPANA®), will be helpful to patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00580294
- Testing
- Oxymorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
End Stage Renal Disease, Kidney Transplantation
Bone Mass and Strength After Kidney Transplantation
The purpose of this study is to test whether active vitamin D (calcitriol) protects bones from weakening and protects blood vessels from calcium deposits over the first year of kidney transplantation.
- Conditions
- End Stage Renal Disease, Kidney Transplantation, Bone Loss, Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT02224144
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, Calcitriol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Surgical Complication, Paresthesia
Trial of Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy Induced Paresthesia Using Ultrasonic vs. Reciprocating Saw Instrumentation
The aim of this prospective study is to analyze the postoperative paresthesias experienced in patients who undergo bilateral sagittal split osteotomies (BSSO) using an ultrasonic saw, versus a reciprocating saw.
- Conditions
- Surgical Complication, Paresthesia, Fracture, Nerve Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05205616
- Testing
- Sonopet ultrasonic saw, Reciprocating saw
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Postoperative Pain, Carpal Tunnel Release
Pain Outcomes of Intra-operative IV Tylenol and/or IV Toradol for Carpal Tunnel and Distal Radius Fracture Surgeries
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of intra-operative administration of IV tylenol and/or IV toradol in minimizing post-operative pain for carpal tunnel patients and distal radius fracture patients.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Carpal Tunnel Release, Distal Radius Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT02313675
- Testing
- Acetaminophen, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- John Fowler
Pain, Fracture, Sprain
Fentanyl Administered Intraorally for Rapid Treatment of Orthopedic Pain
Assess whether transbuccal fentanyl provides more rapid relief of orthopedic pain, than does the comparator Percocet
- Trial name
- FAIRTOP (NCT00685295)
- Testing
- Fentanyl, Lansoprazole, Oxycodone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Epilepsy, Bone Loss
Antiepileptic Drugs and Osteoporotic Prevention Trial
Study Design: (e.g., Controlled, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel): Randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled of a bisphosphonate in the prevention of bone loss associated with the use of antiepileptic drugs.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Bone Loss, Osteoporosis, Fractures
- Trial name
- ADOPT (NCT00869622)
- Testing
- Risedronate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Boston VA Research Institute, Inc.
Supracondylar Humerus Fracture, Post Operative Wound Infection
Antibiotics Usage in Pediatric Orthopaedic Percutaneous Surgery (APOPS)
The aim of this study is to determine if antibiotics affect the outcome after percutaneous surgery for pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT03261830
- Testing
- Cefazolin, Clindamycin, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Sumit Gupta
Hemorrhage, Pelvic Fracture
Pre-hospital Advanced Therapies for Control of Hemorrhage - Pelvis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of pelvic binders in the ambulance setting improves outcomes including mortality in patients with pelvic fractures.
- Trial name
- PATCH (NCT02855060)
- Testing
- Pelvic Binder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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
Spinal Fractures, Fractures, Compression
The Kiva® System as a Vertebral Augmentation Treatment
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Kiva VCF Treatment system in comparison to balloon kyphoplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures of the thoracic or…
- Conditions
- Spinal Fractures, Fractures, Compression, Back Injuries
- Trial name
- KAST (NCT01123512)
- Testing
- Vertebral augmentation
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Belgium and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Benvenue Medical, Inc.
Hip Fractures, Anesthesia
Does Optimized General Anesthesia Care Reduce Postoperative Delirium?
Postoperative delirium occurs in up to 65% of elders undergoing surgery for repair of a hip fracture and this complication is independently associated with increased morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stay, and placement in…
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Anesthesia, Delirium
- Trial name
- OPCare (NCT02604459)
- Testing
- cerebral oximeter (Fore-Sight), depth of anesthesia monitor (BIS), BP management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Femur Fracture, Tibial Fractures
Postoperative Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Intramedullary Nail Fixation After Tibia and Femoral Fractures
The purpose of this trial is to determine whether oral acetaminophen and intravenous ketorolac are viable alternatives to opioid medication regimens for the pain management of patients with tibial and femoral shaft fractures…
- Trial name
- NCT04761302
- Testing
- Intravenous ketorolac and oral acetaminophen, Intravenous morphine and oral oxycodone
- Where
- Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 167 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Puerto Rico
Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Tivantinib in Treating Patients With Relapsed, or Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma
This phase II trial studies the side effects and how well tivantinib works in treating patients with relapsed, or relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma.
- Trial name
- NCT01447914
- Testing
- Tivantinib, Diagnostic laboratory biomarker analysis, Questionnaire administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Osteoarthritis, Hip, Fracture of Hip
Post Market Clinical Follow-Up of the Zimmer Stafit Acetabular System
This study is a Post Market Clinical Follow up study to fulfil the post market surveillance obligations according to Medical Device Directive and European Medical Device Vigilance System (MEDDEV) 2.12-2.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Hip, Fracture of Hip, Avascular Necrosis of Hip, Dislocated Hip
- Trial name
- NCT04079114
- Testing
- Patients who received the Stafit Acetabular System
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Hip Fracture, Osteoarthritis
Effectiveness of Two Types of Treatment in Restoring Muscle After Hip or Knee Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of two postoperative interventions designed to preserve muscle protein after major hip or knee surgery.
- Conditions
- Hip Fracture, Osteoarthritis, Femur Head Necrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00393848
- Testing
- Essential amino acid supplement, Ketoconazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas