Clinical trials: Wounds
Unilateral Traumatic Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic
Determining the Potential Benefit of Powered Prostheses
The goal of this research is to determine the effectiveness of a powered prosthesis compared to an unpowered prosthesis during short bouts of walking, extended periods of walking (to fatigue), and performance in the community.
- Trial name
- NCT02828982
- Testing
- Powered ankle prosthesis, Dynamic Response Foot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Deanna H Gates
Spinal Cord Injuries, Neuropathic Pain
Capsaicin 8% Patch for Spinal Cord Injury Neuropathic Pain
A prospective case control study to determine the effectiveness and longevity of 8% capsaicin patch(es) in treating neuropathic pain in persons with spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- Capsaicin (NCT02441660)
- Testing
- Capsaicin 8% Patch, Low Dose Capsaicin 0.025% Well Patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma
Bevacizumab in Reducing CNS Side Effects in Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy to the Brain for Primary Brain Tumor, Meningioma, or Head and Neck Cancer
Bevacizumab may reduce CNS side effects caused by radiation therapy. This randomized phase II trial is studying how well bevacizumab works in reducing CNS side effects in patients who have undergone radiation therapy to the brain…
- Conditions
- Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma, Adult Anaplastic Meningioma, Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
- Trial name
- NCT00492089
- Testing
- bevacizumab, magnetic resonance imaging, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
PTSD, Depression
Online and Shared Decision-Making Interventions to Engage Service Men and Women in Post-Deployment Mental Health Care
OEF/OIF/OND war Veterans have unique post-deployment care needs that the VA is striving to understand and address. Unfortunately, there is a significant disparity in utilization of mental health (MH) care and VA access as most…
- Conditions
- PTSD, Depression, Substance Use Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- eSDM (NCT03539068)
- Testing
- WEB-ED+ Treatment Arm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,312 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Colorectal Cancer, Adenomatous Polyp of Colon
CRC Screening Using mSEPT9 (Methylated Septin 9) in Chinese Population
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of the SEPT9 gene methylation assay in Colorectal cancer (CRC) high-risk population in Chinese hospitals using the opportunistic screening method.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Adenomatous Polyp of Colon, Polyps, Other Disease/Injury
- Trial name
- RESEPT (NCT02540850)
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 1,031 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BioChain (Beijing) Science and Technology, Inc.
Brain Injury, Aggression
Amantadine for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury Irritability and Aggression: A Multi-site Study
The purpose of this study is to study the effect of amantadine on irritability and aggression caused by traumatic brain injury.
- Trial name
- NCT00779324
- Testing
- Amantadine Hydrochloride
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Concussion, Mild
Novel Protection Against Potential Brain, Hearing and Vision Injury During Blast Wave Exposure
The purpose of the study is to monitor changes in brain structure and function between the pre-training and post-training, in a population of tactical team members wearing the Device and compared to a similar population not…
- Trial name
- BLAST (NCT03017924)
- Testing
- Q collar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Rupture, Venous Thromboembolism
Compression Treatment Effects on Complications and Healing of Achilles Tendon Rupture
This prospective randomized study aims to determine whether intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), 75 patients, beneath functional bracing compared to treatment-as-usual in plaster cast, 75 patients, can reduce the Venous…
- Conditions
- Rupture, Venous Thromboembolism, Venous Thrombosis, Surgical Wound Infection
- Trial name
- NCT01317160
- Testing
- Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
ACL Injury
Neuromuscular Intervention Targeted to Mechanisms of ACL Load in Female Athletes
Females who participate in cutting and landing sports suffer anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries at a 2 to 10-fold greater rate than males participating in the same high-risk sports.
- Trial name
- NCT01034527
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 593 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Wounds and Injuries, Compartment Syndrome
Closure of Fasciotomy Wounds: A Prospective, Observational Study of a Continuous External Tissue Expander
Fasciotomy wounds are rarely able to be closed at the time of index surgery. They often require multiple returns to surgery for closure, and occasionally require skin grafting (i.e. they are never completely closed).
- Trial name
- NCT01171534
- Testing
- DermaClose fasciotomy closure, Vessel loop
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Relationship Between Attention and Emotional Regulation Post-Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the relationship between attention and emotional function post-Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in an effort to better understand the cognitive mechanisms of emotional processing in…
- Trial name
- NCT01681589
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulator (TDCS), Control Group, Healthy Control Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Traumatic Brain Injury, Attention Deficit Disorder
Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)-Related Attention Deficits in Children
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate whether Vyvanse, a psychostimulant, can help children ages 6-16 with attention deficits due to traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Trial name
- TBIC (NCT02712996)
- Testing
- Lisdexamfetamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Complications of Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy in Reducing Mouth Dryness in Patients With Nasopharyngeal Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Giving radiation therapy in different ways may cause less damage to normal tissue, prevent or lessen mouth dryness, and may help patients live more…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Complications of Radiation Therapy, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00057785
- Testing
- cisplatin, fluorouracil, Intensity modulated radiation therapy
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Spinal Cord Injury
Use of an Oral Beta-2 Agonist in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
The primary purpose of this study is to determine the effect of administration of the oral beta-2 adrenergic agonist, albuterol, on respiratory muscle strength in individuals with cervical (neck) and high thoracic (upper back)…
- Trial name
- NCT00755079
- Testing
- extended release beta-2 adrenergic agonist
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Anxiety Disorders
Peer Social Support During In Vivo Exposure for PTSD
Veterans who have prematurely dropped out of exposure therapy for PTSD will be contacted and offered the opportunity to return to treatment, this time with the assistance of an in vivo exposure therapy 'workout buddy'.
- Conditions
- Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Anxiety Disorders, Mental Disorder, Traumatic Disorder
- Trial name
- PEP (NCT03485391)
- Testing
- Prolonged Exposure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Surgical Site Infection, Pancreatic Neoplasms
Comparison Between Wound Vacuum Dressing and Standard Closure to Reduce Rates of Surgical Site Infections
Pancreaticoduodenectomy is associated with high perioperative morbidity, with surgical site infection (SSIs) being one of the most common complications.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Pancreatic Cancer, Chemotherapy Effects
- Trial name
- NCT03021668
- Testing
- Prevena Peel & Place Dressing, Standard Closure of the Surgical Incision
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Traumatic Brain Injury, Fatigue
Treatment of Post-Traumatic Brain Injury (Post-TBI) Fatigue With Light Therapy
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of 4 weeks of daily light exposure in reducing Post-Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fatigue immediately post-treatment and at a one-month follow up.
- Trial name
- NCT01725750
- Testing
- Bright White Light (BWL), Dim Red Light (DRL)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Obstruction; Catheter, Infusion Catheter (Vascular), Catheter; Complications (Indwelling Catheter)
Maintaining Patency in Implanted Port Catheters
The purpose of this study is to determine the safest and most effective flushing solution for maintaining patency (unobstructed flow) in implanted port catheters.
- Trial name
- NCT02354118
- Testing
- Heparinized saline catheter flush, Saline-only catheter flush
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 436 people
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
Spinal Cord Injuries, Slow Breathing
Slow Yogic-Derived Breathing and Respiration and Cardiovascular Variability in Spinal Cord Injury Patients
This research will aid in understanding of slow-breathing and its effect on heart rate and blood pressure in people with a spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- SCOGA (NCT05480618)
- Testing
- Slow Breathing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Burns
Effect of rFVIIa on Peri-operative Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Major Burn
The purpose of the study is to see if a medication (Recombinant Coagulation Factor VIIa or NovoSeven), normally used to stop bleeding in persons with a bleeding disorder, will lower the amount of blood lost during burn surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00243243
- Testing
- Recombinant Factor VIIa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- United States Army Institute of Surgical Research