Clinical trials: Upper Extremity Fracture
Distal Radius Fracture
Motor Imagery in Rehabilitation After a Distal Radius Fracture
The aim of this study is to determine whether motor imagery training during the immobilisation period in patients with a distal radius fracture, results in an improved functional outcome compared to patients who do not perform…
- Trial name
- MIDRF (NCT01921062)
- Testing
- Motor imagery
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Fracture of Shaft of Radius and/or Ulna, Metaphyseal Fracture of Bone of Upper Limb
Is Univalving or Bivalving of Long Arm Casts for Forearm Fractures Necessary?
This study aims to examine the need for univalve or bivalve splitting of casts in pediatric patients with forearm fractures following closed reduction and cast application in a randomized, prospective fashion.
- Conditions
- Fracture of Shaft of Radius and/or Ulna, Metaphyseal Fracture of Bone of Upper Limb, Fracture of Upper Limb, Level Unspecified
- Trial name
- NCT02614690
- Testing
- No Split Cast of forearm fractures, Univalve Split Cast of forearm fractures, Bivalve Split Cast of forearm fractures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Connecticut Children's Medical Center
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
Post-traumatic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Use of Compression Glove to Prevent Complications After Distal Radius Fractures: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Distal radius fractures (DRF) are the most common type of fracture in the human body, and a large proportion of DRFs result in complications.
- Conditions
- Post-traumatic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Edema
- Trial name
- NCT01118715
- Testing
- Compression glove
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- J&M Shuler
Distal Radius Fracture
Postsurgical Bupivacaine Extended-release Liposome Injection for Open-reduction Internal Distal Radius Fixation.
For patients undergoing open-reduction internal-fixaton (ORIF) of isolated distal radius fractures, administration of 66.5 mg of liposomal bupivacaine to operative field may decrease the need for post-operative narcotic pain…
- Trial name
- NCT02515851
- Testing
- Exparel
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Wrist Injury, Tibial Fracture
Pilot Study Comparing Diagnostic Imaging Versus Tomosynthesis in Detection of Hip, Wrist or Tibia Injury
To acquire and build a library of image sets to determine if Fuji's TOMO imaging device can replace or compliment current imaging standards to assess patients with hip, wrist or tibia injuries.
- Conditions
- Wrist Injury, Tibial Fracture, Hip Injury
- Trial name
- TOMO (NCT01927575)
- Testing
- Standard X-Ray + CT, Standard X-Ray + MRI, TOMO
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Fujifilm Medical Systems USA, Inc.
Radius Fractures
Non-bridging Fixator Versus Percutaneous Pinning for Distal Radius Fractures
The treatment of extra-articular distal radius fractures is still controversial. In Canada, most patients with unstable fractures are treated with pinning and cast.
- Trial name
- NCT00908895
- Testing
- Radio-radial fixator, Percutaneous pinning
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Hopital de l'Enfant-Jesus
Fractures, Open, Wounds and Injuries--Infections
Acute Application of Antibiotic Powder in Open Fracture Wounds
The purpose of this study is to help determine the best treatment for severe injures like open fracture wounds. Some broken bone injuries can be more likely to get an infection. It is mostly due to the way they were injured.
- Conditions
- Fractures, Open, Wounds and Injuries--Infections, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Fractures, Bone
- Trial name
- APOW (NCT04872400)
- Testing
- Vancomycin, Tobramycin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Radius Fractures
Orthopedic Study of the Aircast StabilAir Wrist Fracture Brace
Objectives: To obtain clinical evidence for the safety and efficacy in using the StabilAir Wrist Fracture Brace for the following cases: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00587795
- Testing
- StabilAir Wrist Brace, Placement of sugar tong splint or plaster cast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Distal Radius Fracture
Short Forearm Casting Versus Below-elbow Splinting for Acute Immobilization of Distal Radius Fractures
There is no consensus regarding the need to immobilize the elbow in immediate immobilization of closed distal radius fractures post-reduction.
- Trial name
- NCT02679066
- Testing
- Sugar-tong splint, Short forearm cast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Finger Stiffness, Distal Radius Fracture
Does Vitamin C Reduce Finger Stiffness After Distal Radius Fractures?
The reported prevalence of disproportionate pain and disability among patients recovering from a fracture of the distal radius varies widely.
- Trial name
- NCT02216812
- Testing
- 500 mg vitamin c, 1 pill per day for 6 weeks
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
A Study of Romosozumab (EVENITY®) in Postmenopausal Women in India With Osteoporosis at a High Risk of Fracture.
The primary objective of this study is to characterize safety and tolerability of romosozumab in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and a high risk of fracture in India.
- Trial name
- NCT06079476
- Testing
- Romosozumab
- Where
- 10 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Colles´ Fracture, Radius Fracture
Acupuncture in Distal Radius Fracture Patients
The patients with distal radius fracture treated with immobilization (cast) and percutaneous pinning it will be to able to participate in this randomized trial.
- Trial name
- NCT02522403
- Testing
- Rehabilitation, Low Lever Laser acupuncture
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
Bone Fracture, Radius Fracture
Study on Wood-plastic Composite for Circumferential Casting
The purpose of study is to verify that WOODCAST Circular system performs safely and effectively in its intended use.
- Conditions
- Bone Fracture, Radius Fracture, Ankle Fracture
- Trial name
- WOODCAST (NCT01493167)
- Testing
- limb casting/splinting
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Onbone Oy
Edema Arm, Fracture; Wrist
Taping to Control Edema in Patients With Forearm Plaster for Wrist Fracture.
Wrist fractures are a very common event affecting patients of all ages and are estimated to account for approximately 10% -25% of all fractures. 70-90% of fractures are treated with closed reduction and forearm cast.
- Trial name
- NCT04683887
- Testing
- Tape application
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza
Distal Radius Fracture
Perioperative Glucocorticoid Administration in the Treatment of Adult Distal Radius Fractures
The purpose of this investigation is to compare functional outcome measures and range of motion for patients receiving glucocorticoid (GC) injections versus those not receiving GCs for the treatment of distal radius fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT03898154
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Methylprednisolone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- C. Liam Dwyer
Fracture
Wrist Fracture Evaluation With a Desktop Orthopedic Tomosynthesis System
Trauma to the extremities such wrist, ankle, limb is very common and affects all population groups. It constitutes a significant public health issue. Standard radiography remains the basic imaging tool.
- Trial name
- NCT03993691
- Testing
- Tomo-E scan, Radiograph
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Upper Extremity Fracture, Upper Extremity Dislocation
Progressive Splinting Status Post Elbow Fractures and Dislocations
The purpose of this study is to help determine if a static stretching brace in addition to physical therapy decreases the incidence of secondary operations, increases range of motion, and individual patient function.
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Fracture, Upper Extremity Dislocation, Fractures, Comminuted, Elbow Fracture
- Trial name
- JAS (NCT00580866)
- Testing
- JAS Brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteoporosis
Early Effects of Abaloparatide on Tissue-Based Indices of Bone Formation and Resorption
The objective of this study is to measure the early effects of abaloparatide on tissue-based bone formation using samples obtained by transiliac crest bone biopsy after quadruple fluorochrome labeling.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis Vertebral, Osteoporosis Risk
- Trial name
- NCT03710889
- Testing
- Abaloparatide
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Radius Health, Inc.
Elbow Fracture
Radiation Therapy for Heterotopic Ossification Prophylaxis Acutely After Elbow Trauma
The investigators hypothesized that radiation therapy could be safely administered acutely after elbow trauma, and it would decrease the number of patients that would require surgical excision of heterotopic ossification.
- Trial name
- ElbowHO (NCT00991887)
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy (XRT)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences