Clinical trials: Spine, open to volunteers
Back Pain, Low Back Pain
Low Back and Neck Pain in Nursing Students at The University of The West Indies
The purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence of neck and low back pain in nursing students enrolled at the University of the West Indies, Mona; to assess their knowledge, attitude and practice of good spine health and…
- Conditions
- Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Neck Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07167888
- Testing
- Clinical Control Group (Group A), Spine Exercise Program (Group B)
- Where
- Jamaica
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of The West Indies
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Cardiac Amyloidosis
Analysis of Lumbar Spine Stenosis Specimens for Identification of Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis
Primary objective: To identify older adults with transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CA) early in the course of the illness, at a time when disease modifying therapies are most effective.
- Conditions
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Cardiac Amyloidosis, ATTR Amyloidosis Wild Type, ATTR Gene Mutation
- Trial name
- NCT06034405
- Testing
- Tc99-PYP or Tc99-HDMP Scan
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,663 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Corset, Spinal Mobility
Effects of Different Hyperextension Braces on Spinal Mobility
This project aims to investigate the effects of different hyperextension braces (Jewett and Spinomed) on spinal mobility and posture.
- Conditions
- Corset, Spinal Mobility, Posture
- Trial name
- NCT07170813
- Testing
- Spinal hyperextension brace
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mustafa Tahsin Ozer
Degenerative Lumbar Canal Stenosis
Comparison Between The Results of Open and Microsurgical Decompression in Degenerative Spinal Canal Stenosis in Lumbar Spine
To compare the outcomes of open and microsururgical decompression in degenerative spinal stenosis in lumbar spine
- Trial name
- NCT06722859
- Testing
- Open surgical decompression in degenerative lumbar canal stenosis, Microsurgical decompression
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Malocclusion, Temporomandibular Disorder
Postural Assessment in Patients With Malocclusions
This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the association between skeletal malocclusions and body posture using three-dimensional postural analysis.
- Conditions
- Malocclusion, Temporomandibular Disorder, Postural; Defect
- Trial name
- NCT07664059
- Testing
- Lateral teleradiography, Temporomandibular assessment with Helkimo Index, Three-dimensional postural assessment
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andrea Scribante
Neck Pain, Back Pain
The Prevalence of Neck and Low Back Pain in FMSTRC Staff At the UWI Mona
The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of neck and low back pain among full-time staff at the Faculty of Medical Sciences Teaching and Research Complex (FMSTRC), The University of the West Indies, Mona.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07194746
- Testing
- Clinical Control Group (Group A), Spine Exercise Program (Group B)
- Where
- Jamaica
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of The West Indies
Spinal Diseases, Endoscopy Simulation
Comparing 3D and 2D Views in Biportal Spine Surgery: A Pilot Simulation Study
This study aims to compare three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) visualization in biportal endoscopic spine surgery using a simulated environment.
- Conditions
- Spinal Diseases, Endoscopy Simulation, Lumbar Vertebrae, Randomized Controlled Trial
- Trial name
- NCT07171801
- Testing
- Three-Dimensional Endoscopic Visualization, Two-Dimensional Endoscopic Visualization
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Felix Corr
Post Operative Pain, Spinal Surgery
Methadone to Reduce Chronic Opioid Use After Major Spine Surgery: The MEND Pilot Feasibility Study
The investigators propose a randomized, triple-blinded (patients, investigators, outcomes assessors), placebo-controlled pilot feasibility trial (Methadone to End Narcotic Dependence, MEND trial) to assess the feasibility and…
- Trial name
- MEND (NCT07222072)
- Testing
- Methadone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Spinal Cord Injuries
NeuroSuitUp: Neurorehabilitation Through Synergistic Man-machine Interfaces
NeuroSuitUp is a multidisciplinary neurophysiological \& neural rehabilitation engineering project, developed by the Lab of Medical Physics \& Digital Innovation, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Science Aristotle University…
- Trial name
- NeuroSuitUp (NCT05465486)
- Testing
- Brain-Computer Interface control of robotic arms with augmented reality, Serious game with augmented reality
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Spine Surgery Complications, Infection
Surgical Recovery Support Pillow for Spine Surgeries
The present study investigates the feasibility of a support pillow for use after spinal surgical procedures, and more particularly, to protect the midline region of the back following spinal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07720856
- Testing
- Surgical Recovery Support Pillow
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Degenerative Lumbar Spine Diseases
Digital Health for Lumbar Degeneration
This study will integrate wireless wearable sensors, smartphone imaging, and multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) to address the rehabilitation needs of patients with lumbar degeneration.
- Trial name
- NCT07133724
- Testing
- AI-Based Smart Assessment and Rehabilitation Training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration, Osteoarthritis, Spine
Open Access Database of Standing Full Body Radiographs in Asymptomatic Volunteers
A study of the skeletal structure and how the structure changes over time. The aim of the study is to evaluate the skeleton in 10 year increments to determine an understanding of the normal skeleton as a person ages.
- Trial name
- NCT03076658
- Testing
- EOS imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Temporomandibular Joints Mobility and Head Posture: Influence of Manual Therapy and Exercises in Dental Patients.
Goal: This clinical study aims to investigate how the range of motion of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) changes in relation to the patient's head posture.
- Trial name
- NCT07297251
- Testing
- Manual therapy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Spinal Stenosis Lumbar, Disc Degeneration
Efficacy and Safety of Preemptive Intravenous Dexamethasone in MIS-TLIF
Researchers are considering Dexamethasone as preemptive medication before minimally invasive spine fusion surgery to minimize postoperative back pain with minimal side effects, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of surgery and…
- Conditions
- Spinal Stenosis Lumbar, Disc Degeneration, Disc Disease, Fusion of Spine
- Trial name
- MIS-TLIF (NCT06367855)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Normal saline
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Potsawat Surabotsopon
Spine Disease
Wearable Flexible Sensors for Spinal Motion Monitoring
With the deepening of societal aging, degenerative spinal diseases have become increasingly prevalent in China and are one of the leading causes of disability among middle-aged and elderly populations.
- Trial name
- NCT06974721
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Pain, Postoperative
Opioid Sparing Effect of an ISP Nerve Block on Post-Op Pain Control in Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery
Participants who have a surgical procedure called Posterior Cervical (neck) Spine Surgery will normally need pain medication to relieve post operative pain. This usually includes opioid medications.
- Trial name
- NCT06570577
- Testing
- Inter-semispinalis Plane Block, Opioids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University
Comparative Effectiveness Research, Regional Block
Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block Versus Erector Spinae Plane Block in Thoracic Spine Surgeries
Spinal surgeries coincide with high level of pain due to extensive dissection and muscle retraction so inadequate pain control delays patient recovery, rehabilitation and also is an important source of patient dissatisfaction…
- Trial name
- NCT07646184
- Testing
- Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block, Erector spinae block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Spine Injury, Cord Injury, Spinal
The Outcome of Injured Cervical Spinal Cord With Uncontrolled Swelling Under Duraplasty
Overall Objective: To assess whether incorporating duraplasty alongside bony decompression enhances motor function outcomes in individuals following Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (TSCI).
- Conditions
- Spine Injury, Cord Injury, Spinal, Cord Infarction Spinal, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06552507
- Testing
- Duroplasty
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Spine Health, Spine Injuries and Disorders
Occupational Exposure to Whole Body Vibration Among U.S. Military Veterans: Acute and Chronic Contributions to Musculoskeletal Disorders and Spine-Area Pain
Significance to VA: There is a lack of prospective longitudinal studies investigating the relationship between risk factors to Veterans and development and progression of musculoskeletal (MSK) spine injury and pain.
- Conditions
- Spine Health, Spine Injuries and Disorders, Spine Degeneration, Whole Body Vibration
- Trial name
- NCT07367139
- Testing
- Water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milwaukee VA Medical Center
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Biomarkers of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Investigators believe that patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) have measurable changes in certain molecules in their blood compared with people without CSM.
- Trial name
- NCT07772297
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco