Clinical trials: Fracture Leg
Femoral Fractures
A Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing IM Nails and Plate Fixation in Distal Femur Fractures
This study looks at two (2) types of surgical treatments and hopes to answer the question, "which is the best way to surgically treat a distal femur fracture?" Both procedures being studied are standard of care (used routinely)…
- Trial name
- NCT00429663
- Testing
- reamed, interlocking intramedullary nail, locking periarticular plate
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Compartment Syndrome
Continuous Pressure Monitoring In Lower Leg Fractures
This study has been designed to allow us to learn more about diagnosing Compartment Syndrome, which is a condition that occurs in approximately 5% of tibial (lower leg) fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT00358514
- Testing
- Continuous Compartment Pressure Monitoring
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Hip Fractures, Stroke
Feasibility of the Geriatric Activation Program Pellenberg With Caregiver Involvement
This interventional study aims to see if involving caregivers as exercise partners with the physiotherapist throughout in-hospital geriatric rehabilitation and the first six weeks following discharge is feasible.
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures, Stroke, Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT05419284
- Testing
- GAPP+Care, +Care, Observation of GAPP+Care
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Hip Fractures
The Safety of Anesthesia Management for Traumatic Hip Surgery in Elderly
Trauma for hip joint is common in old people. Anesthesia in these types of old patients carries more risk than the adult population.
- Trial name
- NCT02692989
- Testing
- Hip fracture surgery and anesthesia
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 1,270 people
- Sponsor
- University of Jordan
Fracture, Lengthening; Leg
Pediatric Orthopaedic Implant Safety & Efficacy
Implant devices are important tools - their use is essential across a number of orthopaedic indications, including hip conditions, trauma and limb deformity.
- Conditions
- Fracture, Lengthening; Leg, Orthopedic Disorder, Deformity of Limb
- Trial name
- Global POISE (NCT05361980)
- Testing
- Pediatric orthopaedic implant
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Ankle Fracture, Ankle Sprain
Applicability of the Ottawa Ankle Rules
The aim of this prospective study was to compare outcomes in patients handled by emergency physician according to OAR versus by an orthopedic resident.
- Trial name
- NCT01561365
- Testing
- Ottawa ankle rules
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Knee Pain
Anterior Knee Pain After Tibial Nailing
Anterior knee pain (AKP) is a common complication following intramedullary (IM) nailing of a tibial shaft fracture. The purpose of this prospective study was to determine if there is an association between AKP and nail position.
- Trial name
- NCT01106963
- Testing
- Tibial intramedullary nailing
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zagreb
Hip Fracture of Intertrochanteric Type
Postoperative Analgesia With Local Infiltration After Hip Fracture Of Intertrochanteric Type
Reducing pain is an essential factor for early mobilization after osteosynthesis of intertrochanteric fractures. Systemic opioids have side effects that might obstruct mobilization and induce delirium and nausea.
- Trial name
- NCT01119209
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Saline
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Femoral Neck Fracture, Osteoarthritis
Dual Mobility Cup in Total Hip Arthroplasty Preventing Dislocation in Patients at Risk
Retrospectively study reviewing 34 patients operated with dual mobility cups in total hip arthroplasty between January 2009 and June 2012 at Sundsvall Hospital.
- Trial name
- NCT01644227
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Sundsvall Hospital
Ankle Fracture
Outcomes of Operative Treatment of Unstable Ankle Fracture - Comparison Between Metallic and Biodegradable Implants
The purposes of this study are to compare the outcomes of the biodegradable implants for the fixation of ankle fracture and those of metallic implants, and to assess the problems of the biodegradable implants.
- Trial name
- NCT01431560
- Testing
- fixation of the ankle fracture (Solco ), fixation of the ankle fracture (Freedom)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- National Police Hospital
Tibial Fractures, Intra-Articular Fractures
Management of Traumatic Bone Defects in Tibial Plateau Fractures With Antibiotic-Impregnated Biodegradable Calcium Sulfate Beads: A Prospective Clinical Trial
This is a prospective clinical trial of tibial plateau fractures treated with internal fixation and a calcium sulfate graft which can be mixed with antibiotics and molded into various bead sizes for implantation into bone…
- Conditions
- Tibial Fractures, Intra-Articular Fractures, Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Trial name
- NCT02456194
- Testing
- Calcium Sulfate + Antibiotics + Internal Fixation
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ross Leighton
Femur Fracture
Pediatric Locking Nail for the Treatment of Femoral Fractures in Children
The purpose of this multi-center prospective clinical outcomes study is to determine validity and safety of the pediatric locking nail for femoral fracture management in children with open physes.
- Trial name
- PLN (NCT00725894)
- Testing
- Pediatric Locking Nail
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Acute Compartment Syndrome, Tibia Fracture
Biomarkers in the Diagnosis of Acute Compartment Syndrome
This prospective multinational, multicentre cohort study aims to investigate the hypothesis that biomarkers of muscle cell damage can predict acute compartment syndrome in patients with tibial fractures.
- Trial name
- BioFACTS (NCT04674592)
- Testing
- Blood samples and biopsies
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Linkoeping
Proximal Femoral Fracture
Proximal Femoral Fractures - Patient Population, Risk Factors, Surgical Performance and Outcome
Proximal femoral fractures are a typical pathology in elderly patients after a low-energy trauma. This study analyses preexisting risk factors for proximal femoral fractures as well as for failing to reach the previous functional…
- Trial name
- ProFi (NCT03768622)
- Testing
- surgery for pertrochanteric femoral fracture, surgery for femoral neck fracture
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 2,906 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Tibial Fractures
Immobilization Versus Observation in Children With Toddler's Fractures: a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Toddler's fractures of the tibia are by definition non-displaced and of a stable pattern. Children have thickened periosteum compared with adults, which therefore may impart stability to the fracture without the need for…
- Trial name
- NCT01926795
- Testing
- Short leg cast, No Immobilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Prisma Health-Upstate
Ankle Sprains, Ankle Injuries
Diagnostic Ultrasonography in Physiotherapy
Ankle injuries are among the most common traumatological injuries of the lower limb accounting for approximately 50% of all sports injuries and 25% of musculoskeletal injuries in general.
- Conditions
- Ankle Sprains, Ankle Injuries, Ankle Edema, Ankle Impingement
- Trial name
- SonograPHY (NCT05916300)
- Testing
- Diagnostic ultrasonography-guided physiotherapy group
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Petr Routner
Proximal Tibia Fracture
The Efficacy and Cost Effectiveness of Preoperative and Postoperative Cryotherapy in Proximal Tibia Fractures
Consenting patients with proximal tibia fractures will be randomized to 10 degree or 21 degree cryotherapy sleeves. Time to discharge and complications will be monitored.
- Trial name
- ARCTIC CAT (NCT01104831)
- Testing
- Cryotherapy, Room temperature cuff
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Lower Extremity Fracture
Atropine Versus Glycopyrrolate in Preventing Spinal Anesthesia Induced Hypotension in Lower Limb Surgeries
A study to compare between intravenous atropine and glycopyrrolate in preventing spinal anesthesia induced hypotension in patients undergoing major lower limb orthopedic surgeries.
- Trial name
- NCT03580889
- Testing
- Atropine, Glycopyrrolate, Normal Saline Flush, 0.9% Injectable Solution
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Ankle Fracture - Medial Malleolus
Medial Malleolus: Operative Or Non-operative
Medial malleolus: Operative Or Non-operative (MOON study) Ankle fractures are a common Orthopaedic trauma presentation, accounting for approximately 10% of the workload.
- Trial name
- MOON (NCT03362229)
- Testing
- Fixation, Non-fixation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Gait Analysis, Hip Fractures
Gait Pattern Between a Cemented and Non-cemented Femur Stem
Acute cervical femoral neck fracture patients randomized to either cemented or non-cemented stem. The investigators used gait analysis to evaluate if patients operated with a cemented stem showed more favourable hip kinematics…
- Conditions
- Gait Analysis, Hip Fractures, Hip Arthroplasty, Randomized
- Trial name
- NCT04791605
- Testing
- Gait analysis
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Göteborg University