Clinical trials: Upper Extremity Trauma
Wrist Fracture, Distal Radius Fracture
Defining Displacement Thresholds for Surgical Intervention for Distal Radius Fractures - a Delphi Study
Wrist (distal radius fractures) are very common injuries. Despite this there is still much controversy about the best way to treat them and in particular which ones require intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT03126474
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy
Experimental Evaluation of Wheelchair-Mounted Robotic Arms
Researchers from the University of South Florida's Rehabilitation Engineering program are looking for volunteers to participate in a research study for experimental evaluation of wheelchair-mounted robotic arms (WMRAs).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- HRI (NCT01652352)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Department of Defense PTSD Adaptive Platform Trial - Intervention A - Fluoxetine
This is a Phase 2 randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study that will evaluate multiple potential pharmacotherapeutic interventions for PTSD utilizing an adaptive platform trial design.
- Trial name
- NCT05948553
- Testing
- Intervention A Fluoxetine Hydrochloride (HCl)
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Global Coalition for Adaptive Research
Injuries to the Hand and Wrist
Virtual Reality to Enhance Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and Recovery
This is a descriptive study assessing the feasibility of using VR rehabilitation with unilateral (or bilateral) impairment of the arm, wrist and or hand resulting in reduced range of motion, dexterity, and/or strength of the hand.
- Trial name
- NCT05846464
- Testing
- Meta Quest 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Upper Limb; Injury, Superficial, Multiple
Effectiveness of Laboral Kinesiotherapy in Prevention of Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Disorders
ABSTRACT Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are seen as a public health problem, and can often lead to temporary or permanent incapacity to work.
- Trial name
- NCT04047056
- Testing
- Labor Kinesiotherapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Distal Radius Fractures
Immobilization of Postoperative Distal Radius Fractures
The management of distal radius fractures has been in a state of evolution over the past 30 years. Treatment has become increasingly focused on obtaining a stable, internal construct for quick return to normal, daily activities.
- Trial name
- NCT02802774
- Testing
- Plaster Splint, Velcro Brace, Soft Dressing
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Shoulder and Upper Arm Injury
The Effectiveness of Different Techniques of Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block With General Anesthesia for Shoulder Arthroscopy
There are different techniques of interscalene brachial plexus block, we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of 3 of them as analgesia during shoulder arthroscopy surgery under general anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT04941235
- Testing
- ultrasound and nerve stimulator
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Minia University
Pain
Voltaren Emulgel 2% Acute Ankle Sprain Non Inferiority Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of diclofenac diethylamine 2.32 percent (%) gel applied twice daily versus diclofenac diethylamine 1.16% gel applied four times daily for 7 days in participants…
- Trial name
- NCT04052620
- Testing
- Diclofenac diethylamine 2.32% gel, Diclofenac diethylamine 1.16% gel
- Where
- 14 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 313 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Distal Radius Fracture, Multiple Trauma
Dynamic External Fixation in Treatment Distal Radius Fractures - Elderly Patients
A single center, parallel group, prospective, randomized clinical trial was conducted at the department of Hand Surgery, ABC (Andre, Bernardo, Caetano) Foundation University Hospital, Santo Andre, Brazil.
- Conditions
- Distal Radius Fracture, Multiple Trauma, Elderly Person Maltreatment
- Trial name
- NCT03154424
- Testing
- External fixation in treatment the distal radius fracture
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Medicina do ABC
Lateral Epicondylitis
Immediate and Longterm Effects of Mulligan Mobilization With and Without Myofascial Release on Pain,Grip Strength and Function in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis
This study will help to determine the immediate and long term effects of Mulligan mobilization with and without myofascial release on pain, grip strength and function in patients with lateral epicondylitis
- Trial name
- NCT05566418
- Testing
- mulligan mobilization, myofascial release
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Distal Radius Fracture, Scaphoid Fracture
Use of Digital Tomosynthesis for Detection and Case Management of Scaphoid and Distal Radius Fractures: A VolumeRAD Data Collection Study
The study described herein is being conducted to collect clinical data associated with diagnosis and treatment information using the VolumeRAD advanced application.
- Trial name
- NCT03856450
- Testing
- DTS, X-ray, MRI or CT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Spinal Cord Injury
Transcutaneous Spinal Electrical Stimulation to Improve Exercise Function After Spinal Cord Injury.
Our overall objective is to decrease the prevalence of multiple sedentary-related diseases that are secondary consequences of spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Injury
- Trial name
- NCT07692191
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal electrical stimulation (TSES)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Hand Surgery, Wrist Surgery
The Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine in Ultrasound Guided Supraclavicular Nerve Blocks for Hand and Wrist Surgery
Patients undergoing hand, wrist, and elbow surgery may experience pain after surgery. The orthopedic surgeon may provide prescription pain medications after surgery to assist with pain control.
- Conditions
- Hand Surgery, Wrist Surgery, Elbow Surgery, Fracture Fixation
- Trial name
- NCT06806410
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine (LB), Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's Hospital, Pennsylvania
Lateral Epicondylitis
Effects of Mills Manipulation and Nirschel Exercises in Patients With Lateral Epicondylitis
To find effects of mills manipulation versus NIRSCHL EXERCISES on pain ,strength and function in patients with lateral epicondylitis.
- Trial name
- NCT05413967
- Testing
- Mills manipulation in addition to myofasical release therapy, Nirschl exercises in addition to myofascial release therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Brainwave Control of a Wearable Robotic Arm for Rehabilitation and Neurophysiological Study in Cervical Spine Injury
CSI:Brainwave is a multidisciplinary neurophysiological project, developed by the Lab of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and supported by two Neurosurgical Departments.
- Trial name
- CSI:Brainwave (NCT02443558)
- Testing
- Brain-Computer Interface control of robotic arms., MERCURY v2.0 robotic arms
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Distal Humerus Fracture
Does Surgical-approach Affect Outcome After Fixation of Intra-articular Fractures of Distal Humerus?
observational study at tertiary care hospital and level 1 trauma centre aiming to evaluate the difference between two common surgical approaches to distal humerus fracture fixation.
- Trial name
- NCT03833414
- Testing
- triceps lifting and olecranon osteotomy approaches
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Radius Fractures
Comparison 1 Plane-1 Injection and 2 Plane-2 Injection Ultrasound-guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block
Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block (US-SCBPB) has been a generalized regional anesthesia in upper extremity surgery.
- Trial name
- US-SCBPB (NCT02505633)
- Testing
- Stimuplex insulated needle, lidocaine mixed with epinephrine
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gachon University Gil Medical Center
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
Extremity Asymmetries, Injury;Sports
Upper Extremity Asymmetries in Overhead Athletes
Although overhead sports have different characteristics, the movements in the shoulder and upper extremity are similar. These sports may involve a combination of symmetrical, asymmetrical, bilateral and unilateral movements.
- Conditions
- Extremity Asymmetries, Injury;Sports, Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06302114
- Testing
- Assessment of overhead athletes
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Lateral Epicondylitis, Tennis Elbow
Corticosteroid Injection Verses High Energy Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Lateral Epicondylitis
The purpose of this study is to prospectively compare the pain and functional outcomes of patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis treated with either intratendinous corticosteroid injection or high energy extracorporeal shock…
- Trial name
- NCT02613455
- Testing
- extracorporeal shock wave therapy, Kenalog (triamcinolone), lidocaine 1% (lidocaine HCl 20mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center