Clinical trials: Fractures of the Upper Limb
Distal Radius Fracture
Minimally Invasive Fixation for Distal Radius Fractures
Minimally invasive surgery avoids the tissue damage and impairment of physiological function caused by open surgery because of its precise location techniques and can effectively promote the early recovery of wrist function.
- Trial name
- DRF (NCT05175118)
- Testing
- Minimal invasive surgical fixation of distal radius Fractures
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Distal Radius Fracture, Osteoporosis
Utility of Cortical Bone Tissue Properties in the Assessment of Fracture Risk
The objective of this study is to determine whether a new minimally invasive method for in vivo measurement of cortical bone tissue properties can identify those who are at risk for fragility fractures of the hip and radius.
- Conditions
- Distal Radius Fracture, Osteoporosis, Hip Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT03076034
- Testing
- Reference Point Indentation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Distal Radius Fracture
Home-Based Photobiomodulation Effects in the Postoperative Period of Distal Radius Fractures
This double-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the adjuvant effect of home-based photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy on the rehabilitation of surgically treated DRFs combined with an unsupervised home…
- Trial name
- NCT07426926
- Testing
- Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with locked volar plate, Home exercises, Active photobiomodulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Humerus Fracture, Rotator Cuff Injuries
Myofascial Release in Shoulder Pathologies
Shoulder pathology has a high prevalence in the field of musculoskeletal diagnoses, as well as being a common etiology in cases of disability. Passive and active-assisted kinesitherapy are used in the physiotherapy protocol.
- Trial name
- NCT04944446
- Testing
- Treatment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cadiz
Distal Radius Fracture
What is the Rate of Surgical Treatment in Adult Patients With Displaced Distal Radius Fractures Managed According to the Danish National Clinical Practice Guidelines? - A Single Center Retrospective Cohort Study
Through this study we aim to investigate the rate of DRFs initially treated with successful closed reduction (to an acceptable position, then immobilized in a plaster cast), that re-displace and end up requiring surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05722808
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nordsjaellands Hospital
Distal Humerus Fracture
Retrospective Analysis on Distal Humerus Fractures
The purpose of this study is to evaluate preoperative objective measurements for distal humerus ORIF patients and operative objective measurements to determine if there is any effect to postoperative outcomes.
- Trial name
- (DHFx) (NCT03637621)
- Testing
- ORIF
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Orthopaedic Research & Innovation Foundation
Distal Radius Fractures
Comparative Study Between Cannulated Screws and K-wires in the Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures
This comparative study aims to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of cannulated screw fixation versus K-wire fixation in the treatment of distal radius fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT07523386
- Testing
- Cannulated screw Fixation In Treatment Of Distal Radius
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Distal Radius Fracture
Bier's Block Versus Systemic Analgesia
Background: There are three methods for procedural sedation in upper extremity traumas; systemic, regional and local anesthesia. There is controversy in the literature regarding the method of choice for this purpose.
- Trial name
- NCT03349216
- Testing
- Intravenous Regional Anesthesia, Systemic Analgesia
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Gastrointestinal Function, Mental Well-being
The Effects of Early Postoperative Heat Application and Abdominal Massage on Gastrointestinal Function
This randomised controlled trial was designed to determine the effect of early-stage heat application and abdominal massage on patients' gastrointestinal function and mental well-being following hip fracture surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07208955
- Testing
- heat application, abdominal massage, control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cukurova University
Wrist Fracture
The Optimized Follow-up Protocol for Pediatric Metaphyseal Forearm Fractures
The randomized controlled study which compare radiologic outcomes (loss of reduction rate) and complications in pediatric patients with displaced metaphyseal forearm fractures who underwent conservative treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT06678568
- Testing
- telemedicine follow-up in 3rd week
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nonticha Thanthong
Upper Extremity Fracture, Regional Anesthesia
Tissue Perfusion for Different Approaches of Brachial Plexus Block
To compare the two different approaches of infraclavicular brachial plexus block in forearm, wrist and hand surgery in terms of perfusion index, tissue oxygenation, sensory and motor block onset time and total effect time, first…
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Fracture, Regional Anesthesia, Brachial Plexus Blocks, Perfusion Index
- Trial name
- NCT04764591
- Testing
- Lateral sagittal approach, Costoclavicular approach
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University
Upper Extremity Fractures, Analgesia Post Fracture
Oral Morphine Versus Ibuprofen
Children 5-17 years of age who have sustained a non-operative distal forearm (radius and/or ulna) or clavicular fracture will be randomized to receive either ibuprofen or oral morphine as needed for pain relief for the first 24…
- Trial name
- NCT01690780
- Testing
- Oral morphine, Ibuprofen
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 183 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Naveen Poonai
Wrist Fracture
The Effects of Fluidotherapy® Exercise
BACKGROUND: Wrist fractures are a common upper extremity injury treated by hand therapists. Currently, there is a dearth of published literature supporting the use Fluidotherapy® to improve pain and range of motion (ROM) in wrist…
- Trial name
- NCT03649542
- Testing
- Fluidotherapy plus exercise
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Closed Multiple Fractures of Upper and Lower Limbs
Is Analgesic Effect of Low Dose Ketamine-midazolam the Same as Morphine
the investigators assessed the effects of low-dose IV ketamine-midazolam versus morphine on pain control in trauma patients with closed limb fracture(s); and also compared the incidence of adverse events (mainly cardio pulmonary…
- Trial name
- NCT01807429
- Testing
- Ketamine-midazolam, Morphine
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Distal Radius Fractures
Effectiveness of Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises in Distal Radius Fracture
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of closed kinetic chain exercises during the physiotherapy and rehabilitation process following the healing of a distal radius fracture.
- Trial name
- NCT06811480
- Testing
- Conventional Physiotherapy, Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- burak menek
Bone Disease, Metabolic, Osteopenia
Electromagnetic Treatment For Bone Loss After Forearm Fracture
This study will determine the usefulness of pulsing electromagnetic field (PEMF) technology to reverse or reduce the bone loss (osteopenia) that occurs in the forearm after fracture or surgery.
- Conditions
- Bone Disease, Metabolic, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Post-Traumatic
- Trial name
- NCT00067834
- Testing
- Pulsing electromagnetic field (PEMF)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Humeral Fractures
Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Elderly
This study is set to evaluate a proposed standard for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures
- Trial name
- prox_hum (NCT02566018)
- Testing
- treatment/medical device, standard
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Distal Radius Fracture
Prospective, Observational Clinical Investigation of the Exos Reformable Brace
This is a prospective observational single cohort trial quantifying time to radiographic union (primary endpoint) and convenience, satisfaction, pain and resource requirements (secondary) for patients with non-operatively treated…
- Trial name
- EXOS (NCT03922256)
- Testing
- molded brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education
Conscious Sedation, Distal Radius Fracture
IN Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation in Pediatric Closed Reductions for Distal Forearm Fractures
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the sedative, and analgesic effects of intranasal (IN) Dexmedetomidine (DEX) in children presenting to a Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) who undergo conscious sedation for…
- Trial name
- NCT03466242
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Phoenix Children's Hospital
Upper Extremity Fracture
Effect of Infraclavicular and Interscalen Block on Oxygenitaon of the Forearm
to research the oxygenitaon effects of infraclavicular and interscalene blocks on the forearm.
- Trial name
- NCT04748211
- Testing
- Infraclavicular Block, Interscalen Block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bulent Ecevit University