Clinical trials: Compression
Meniscus Tear, Retention; Meniscus
Circumferential Compression STITCH Repairs of Complex and Horizontal Cleavage Meniscal Tears
The purpose of this study is to understand the benefits and safety of the NOVOSTITCH PRO Meniscal Repair (NOVOSTITCH PRO) system. The meniscus is a tissue in the knee joint.
- Trial name
- NOVOSTITCH PRO (NCT04361487)
- Testing
- NOVOSTITCH™ PRO Meniscal Repair System
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Hemorrhage, Vascular Injury
A Transparent Elasticized Adhesive Occlusive Compression Bandage for Use as an Arterial Tourniquet
This cross-over study of twenty five (anticipated) healthy human subjects will utilize two active control devices, and two different widths of the investigational device.
- Trial name
- NCT02592655
- Testing
- Pneumatic Tourniquet, One Windlass Tourniquet, Two Windlass Tourniquets
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marcus Migura
Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Magnetic Anastomosis Device Relief of Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction
The purpose of this study is to determine if the Cook Magnetic Anastomosis Device can be used to safely and successfully create a patent gastrojejunal anastomosis in subjects requiring treatment of gastric outlet obstruction…
- Trial name
- MAD (NCT00487552)
- Testing
- Cook Magnetic Anastomosis Device (MAD) with Stent
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium, Italy and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Cook Group Incorporated
Kidney Diseases
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Device for Vein Dilation in Kidney Disease Patients to Enable AVF Creation (FACT)
This is a single center pilot study that is seeking to determine whether the use of the Fist Assist® device for 360 hours over 90 days by patients with advanced CKD prior to AVF surgery results in significant increases in…
- Trial name
- FACT (NCT04063787)
- Testing
- Fist Assist
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Venous Ulcer
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Medical Compression Bandage Application Techniques by Measuring Interface Pressures Depending on Whether or Not the Heel is Included in Patients With Open Venous Ulcers
The importance of wearing medical compression to heal the venous ulcer has already been shown. However, no studies have been carried out on variations in medical compression tape and their impact on interface pressures which…
- Trial name
- COMPARACHILLE (NCT04046120)
- Testing
- Heel-free bandage
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Lymphedema
Two Pneumatic Compression Devices in the Treatment of Lower Extremity Lymphedema
The treatment of lymphedema has been a major focus of attention for physicians and scientists for several decades. At this time, no successful techniques have been developed to prevent lymphedema, and therefore, a great deal of…
- Trial name
- ACE (NCT01239160)
- Testing
- Flexitouch System, Hydroven FPR
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 238 people
- Sponsor
- Tactile Medical
Melanoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Spine
Adaptive Staged Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Spinal Metastases That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
This pilot clinical trial studies adaptive staged stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in treating patients with spinal metastases that cannot be removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- Melanoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Spine, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT02527304
- Testing
- Image-Guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Obstetric Complication, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Antibiotics During Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade Placement
The goal of this study is to identify whether antibiotics given at the time of placement of an intrauterine balloon tamponade (IBT) will result in reduction of the risk of endometritis.
- Conditions
- Obstetric Complication, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Postpartum Endometritis
- Trial name
- NCT03478163
- Testing
- CeFAZolin 1000 MG, Clindamycin 900 MG in 6 ML Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
BOTOX® (Onabotulinumtoxin A) Injection(s) as a Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This study will be a prospective double blind controlled randomized trial of ten patients diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The study will be completed at offices of medical practices in Arizona.
- Trial name
- NCT02070302
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Benjamin Sucher
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
LC Pelvic Fracture
Pelvis RCT: Impact of Surgery on Pain in Lateral Compression Type Pelvic Fractures
Lateral compression type pelvic ring injuries remain the most common type of pelvic fractures encountered. There is a substantial amount of controversy surrounding the treatment of these injuries and there is evidence that both…
- Trial name
- NCT02625766
- Testing
- LC fracture surgical fixation, LC fracture non-operative management
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Spinal Fractures, Fractures, Compression
The Kiva® System as a Vertebral Augmentation Treatment
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Kiva VCF Treatment system in comparison to balloon kyphoplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures of the thoracic or…
- Conditions
- Spinal Fractures, Fractures, Compression, Back Injuries
- Trial name
- KAST (NCT01123512)
- Testing
- Vertebral augmentation
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Belgium and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Benvenue Medical, Inc.
Varicose Veins
Compression Therapy Following Endothermal Ablation
This study will be looking at the effect of compression therapy in patients having endovenous treatment for truncal incompetence of their varicose veins using either radiofrequency ablation (RFA) or endovenous laser therapy…
- Trial name
- COMETA (NCT02522845)
- Testing
- Class II Compression Stockings (no specific device used)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Respiratory Muscle Weakness
ALS and Airway Clearance (ALSAC) Therapy
Patients will receive one of three respiratory therapy interventions for airway clearance assistance: 1) High frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) and mechanical insufflation/exsufflation (MIE), 2) HFCWO or 3) MIE.
- Trial name
- ALSAC (NCT04947436)
- Testing
- High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation, Mechanical insufflation/exsufflation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension, Autonomic Failure
Effect of Midodrine vs Abdominal Compression on Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Autonomic Failure Patients
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of abdominal compression and the medication midodrine, two interventions used for the treatment of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure on standing), on…
- Conditions
- Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension, Autonomic Failure, Pure Autonomic Failure, Multiple System Atrophy
- Trial name
- NCT04620382
- Testing
- Midodrine, Abdominal compression
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Patient Satisfaction With Pain Relief After Ambulatory Hand Surgery
Adequate pain relief has been a priority of the Joint Commission and is featured on national inpatient surveys such as the H-CAHPS.
- Trial name
- NCT01588158
- Testing
- Acetaminophen, Vicodin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cord Compression
Pulsed Abraxane and Radiotherapy for Improving and Maintaining Ambulation After Cancer-Related Cord Compression
The purpose of this research study is to look at a combination treatment of radiation therapy and a drug called Abraxane to treat epidural spinal cord compression.
- Trial name
- NCT03655080
- Testing
- Radiation therapy, nab-Paclitaxel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Surgical Complication, Paresthesia
Trial of Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy Induced Paresthesia Using Ultrasonic vs. Reciprocating Saw Instrumentation
The aim of this prospective study is to analyze the postoperative paresthesias experienced in patients who undergo bilateral sagittal split osteotomies (BSSO) using an ultrasonic saw, versus a reciprocating saw.
- Conditions
- Surgical Complication, Paresthesia, Fracture, Nerve Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05205616
- Testing
- Sonopet ultrasonic saw, Reciprocating saw
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Breast Cancer, Peripheral Neuropathy, Secondary to Drugs or Chemicals
Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. Could Physical Therapy Help Treat Symptoms?
The cause of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) is still unknown. An estimated 55-60% of patients will experience lasting symptoms affecting function for years post-treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT02239601
- Testing
- Physical Therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- CancerCare Manitoba
Nerve Block, Pain, Postoperative
Pudendal Nerve Block in Vaginal Surgery
The objective of this this randomized controlled study is to determine whether a pudendal nerve block at the time of vaginal surgery is associated with improved postoperative pain control and decrease opioid consumption compared…
- Conditions
- Nerve Block, Pain, Postoperative, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Trial name
- NCT04198714
- Testing
- Pudendal block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center