Clinical trials: Upper Extremity Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes, Distal Radius Fractures
Prednisone for CRPS in Distal Radius Fracture
Wrist fractures are the most prevalent adult fracture. Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a common complication that can occur, leading to permanent disability and is costly to the patient and healthcare system.
- Trial name
- NCT06453447
- Testing
- Prednisone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Distal Radius Fracture
Above-versus Below-elbow Casting for Conservative Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures
For the non-surgical treatment of distal radius fractures in adults a variety cast options are available, including or not the elbow joint.
- Trial name
- NCT03126175
- Testing
- Below elbow immobilization, Above elbow immobilization
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Dr. Fernando Mauro Pires da Rocha
Closed Multiple Fractures of Upper and Lower Limbs
Is Analgesic Effect of Low Dose Ketamine-midazolam the Same as Morphine
the investigators assessed the effects of low-dose IV ketamine-midazolam versus morphine on pain control in trauma patients with closed limb fracture(s); and also compared the incidence of adverse events (mainly cardio pulmonary…
- Trial name
- NCT01807429
- Testing
- Ketamine-midazolam, Morphine
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Radius Fracture Distal
WALANT in Distal Radius Fracture Osteosynthesis
The purpose of this study is to assess the applicability and potential benefits of Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) or Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet ("LANT) versus locoregional anesthesia (LRA) and tourniquet…
- Trial name
- NCT05421000
- Testing
- WALANT, Locoregional anesthesia and tourniquet
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Arnau de Vilanova
Elbow Injury, Elbow Fracture
Pocket Sized Ultrasound (PsUS) and Pediatric Elbow Fractures
The main purpose of this project is to investigate the accuracy of pocket-sized ultrasound (PsUS) in the diagnosis of pediatric elbow fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT05870345
- Testing
- Butterfly IQ
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Elbow Fractures
Efficacy of the Buzzy System on Pain and Fear Reduction in Elbow Fracture Pin Removal
The goal of this study is to determine if the Buzzy System, a vibrating ice pack shaped like a bee reduces pain in removal of elbow fracture pin.
- Trial name
- NCT07520851
- Testing
- Flash Cards, Buzzy Ice pack
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Distal Radius Fracture
Opiate Sparing Protocol Randomized Controlled Trial in Open Distal Radius Fracture Repair
A comparison of oral morphine equivalents between an opiate sparing cohort and an opiate based cohort following open reduction internal fixation of a distal radius fracture.
- Trial name
- NCT05215236
- Testing
- Opiate Sparing, Opiate Based
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Campbell Clinic
Analgesia, Pain, Acute
Duration of Analgesia With Dexmedetomidine and Ropivacaine in Brachial Plexus Block
This is a prospective, randomized, double blind study of adding dexmedetomidine to ropivacaine for Brachial plexus block and assessing the analgesia with VAS pain scales(0-10), Satisfaction scale by VAS scale(0-10) and time to…
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Pain, Acute, Peripheral Nerve Block
- Trial name
- NCT03385967
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, ropivacaine
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Distal Radius Fracture, Forearm Fracture
Ultrasound Guided Axillary Nerve Block Compared to Hematoma Block in Patients With Closed Reposition of Distal Forearm Fractures
Rationale: For distal forearm fractures the investigators propose an anaesthetic method using an ultrasound guided axillary nerve block (ANB, an established technique) for pain reduction during reposition dislocated fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT05674383
- Testing
- Axillary plexus nerve block, Fracture hematoma block
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Frisius Medisch Centrum
Elbow Fracture, Range of Motion
Does Early Elbow Motion Improve Patient Outcomes After Surgically Treated Elbow Fractures?
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy, defined as improved range of motion and functional outcome scores, of early elbow motion in the early (immediately post-op) and late postoperative periods (2 week…
- Conditions
- Elbow Fracture, Range of Motion, Immobilization
- Trial name
- NCT05980312
- Testing
- Splint Immobilization, Early Motion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cooper Health System
Distal Radius Fracture
Mini-C-Arm for Distal Radius Fractures in Adults
Determine efficacy of the use of mini-c-arm fluoroscopy for the closed reduction of isolated distal radius fractures in adult patients in the emergency department setting.
- Trial name
- NCT03396965
- Testing
- Mini-c-arm
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Distal Radius Fracture
Evaluating Validity of Ultrasonography in Determining Distal Radius Fracture Reduction
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether ultrasonography guidance compare with the simple radiography aids in determining the adequacy of distal radius fracture reduction.
- Trial name
- NCT01823692
- Testing
- ultrasonography
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Distal Radius Fracture
Operative Treatment of Intra-Articular Distal Radius Fractures With Versus Without Wrist Arthroscopy
Open reduction and internal fixation of intra-articular distal radius fractures leads to better functional outcomes the first 6 months compared to non-operative treatment.
- Trial name
- RADAR (NCT02660515)
- Testing
- Additional wrist arthroscopy, ORIF
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maasstad Hospital
Pediatric Fractures, Lower Extremity Fractures
Loss of Parental Workforce in Paediatric Fractures
Childhood fractures are frequently encountered in orthopaedic practice. 40-64% of boys and 25-40% of girls have at least one fracture by the age of 16.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Fractures, Lower Extremity Fractures, Upper Extremity Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT06891027
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Conscious Sedation, Distal Radius Fracture
IN Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation in Pediatric Closed Reductions for Distal Forearm Fractures
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the sedative, and analgesic effects of intranasal (IN) Dexmedetomidine (DEX) in children presenting to a Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) who undergo conscious sedation for…
- Trial name
- NCT03466242
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Phoenix Children's Hospital
Distal Radius Fracture
Distal Radial Fractures in Adult Patients: 4 Weeks Versus 6 Weeks of Cast Immobilisation Following Closed Reduction.
A single-blinded randomized controlled trial is initiated. Four weeks of plaster cast immobilization is compared with six weeks of plaster cast immobilization in adult patients with adequately reduced distal radius fracture.
- Trial name
- NCT05012345
- Testing
- Below Elbow cast
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cork University Hospital
Gastrointestinal Function, Mental Well-being
The Effects of Early Postoperative Heat Application and Abdominal Massage on Gastrointestinal Function
This randomised controlled trial was designed to determine the effect of early-stage heat application and abdominal massage on patients' gastrointestinal function and mental well-being following hip fracture surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07208955
- Testing
- heat application, abdominal massage, control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cukurova University
Distal Radius Fracture, Vitamine c
Vitamin c Supplementation in the Prevention of CRPS Following Distal Radius Fractures
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type 1 is a pain syndrome that develops after a trauma, surgery, or idiopathically. The incidence after distal radius varies significantly in the literature.
- Conditions
- Distal Radius Fracture, Vitamine c, Prophylaxis
- Trial name
- NCT05842395
- Testing
- Vitamin C
- Where
- Syria
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Damascus University
Colles' Fracture
Low-level Laser Therapy in Wrist Fractures
Approximately 15,000 persons in Norway suffer from wrist fractures during a year, making it the most prevalent fracture in this country. Treated conservatively, a cast is used for 4-6 weeks before removal.
- Trial name
- NCT02749929
- Testing
- Low level laser therapy
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bergen
Olecranon Fracture
Scandinavian Olecranon Research in the Elderly
This study is designed to study the difference between operative treatment, either with tension band wiring or plate fixation, and conservative treatment of traumatic, displaced olecranon fractures in elderly population in a…
- Trial name
- NCT04401462
- Testing
- Tension band wiring or plate fixation, Sling or a long-arm plaster
- Where
- 4 sites in Finland, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital