Clinical trials: Immobilization
Fracture Forearm
Short and Long-arm Fiberglass Cast Immobilization for Distal Salter Harris I and II Forearm Fractures in Children
The aim of this study is to investigate whether short-arm fiberglass cast (SAC) immobilization provides fracture stabilization comparable to that of long-arm cast (LAC) treatment of displaced and non-displaced distal Salter…
- Trial name
- NCT05156749
- Testing
- short-arm fiberglass cast, long-arm fiberglass cast
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Hand Injuries, Tendon Injuries
Randomized Trial of Active vs Passive Splinting for Extensor Tendon Injuries in Zones IV to VI
This study compares two methods of post-operative immobilization after surgical repair (tenorrhaphy) of extensor tendons in the fingers.
- Trial name
- NCT06950268
- Testing
- ICAMS Splinting Protocol, Classic Plaster Immobilization
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur
Weakness, Muscle, Muscle Weakness
Short Term Immobilization of the Lower Limb
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of one week of knee-joint immobilization on muscle size, strength, neuromuscular function, and brain function.
- Conditions
- Weakness, Muscle, Muscle Weakness, Muscle Loss, Muscle Atrophy
- Trial name
- STILL (NCT05072652)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Action Observation + Mental Imagery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
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)
Preterm Birth, Cervical Insufficiency
Bed Rest With a Short Cervix on Preterm Birth
Maternal AR has long been used to prevent PTB. However, definitions of AR vary widely, ranging from complete bed rest to partial limitation of physical activity for one or more hours daily.
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Cervical Insufficiency, Bed Rest, Pregnancy Complications
- Trial name
- BEWISE (NCT07577388)
- Testing
- Activity Restriction, No Activity Restriction
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people
- Sponsor
- Julie Glavind
Shoulder Dislocation
Immobilization in External Rotation After First Time Anterior Shoulder Dislocation
Comparison of immobilization in internal versus external rotation after first time anterior shoulder dislocation.
- Trial name
- NCT00707018
- Testing
- External rotation shoulder sling, Internal rotation shoulder sling
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Fractures, Bone
Investigation of a Medical Device for the Immobilisation of Radius and Ulna Fractures in Paediatric Patients
Single-centre, randomised, controlled, non-profit study on a custom-made medical device for immobilisation of radius and ulna fracture in paediatric patients.
- Trial name
- T3DDY02 (NCT06312995)
- Testing
- T3DDY01, PLASTER
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Elbow Fracture, Range of Motion
Does Early Elbow Motion Improve Patient Outcomes After Surgically Treated Elbow Fractures?
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy, defined as improved range of motion and functional outcome scores, of early elbow motion in the early (immediately post-op) and late postoperative periods (2 week…
- Conditions
- Elbow Fracture, Range of Motion, Immobilization
- Trial name
- NCT05980312
- Testing
- Splint Immobilization, Early Motion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cooper Health System
Infectious; Spondylitis
Prolonged Bed Rest Versus Early Raising in Vertebral Osteomyelitis
Infectious vertebral osteomyelitis are infectious diseases of the vertebral bone, intervertebral disc and/ or adjacent tissue. Most of cases are due to hematogenous dissemination of pathogen but direct inoculation is an aetiology…
- Trial name
- SPONDYL'UP (NCT04735081)
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Healthy Volunteers
To studyJUV-161 Administered to Healthy Volunteers Undergoing Unilateral Lower Limb Immobilization (ULLI)
This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study of 96 days total duration to assess the effect of JUV-161 on muscle disuse atrophy.
- Trial name
- NCT07397468
- Testing
- JUV-161
- Where
- 2 sites in New Zealand
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Juvena Therapeutics
Shoulder Dislocation
Does Immobilization of the Shoulder in External Rotation Reduce the Recurrence Rate of Shoulder Dislocation?
Dislocation of the glenohumeral joint is the most common traumatic joint dislocation. The usual treatment of first time traumatic anterior dislocation of the shoulder is reduction followed by immobilization in a sling for a…
- Trial name
- NCT00202735
- Testing
- Arm1:Immobilization in external rotation, immobilization in internal rotation
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- Sorlandet Hospital HF
Muscle Atrophy
Beta-lactoglobulin, Immobilisation and Muscle Protein Synthesis
The objectives of this study are to: 1. Establish whether combined β-lactoglobulin supplementation and resistance training for 1 week prior to 5 days of limb immobilisation will attenuate the decrease in integrated free-living…
- Trial name
- NCT05496452
- Testing
- Beta-lactoglobulin, Carbohydrate
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Abdominal Cancer
Inhale and Exhale Breath Holds to Improve the Radiation Therapy Accuracy in People With Upper Abdominal Cancers
This is a prospective quality improvement study. The INEX RT P study will prospectively evaluate INEX RT R that optimizes radiation dose delivery to the target while minimizing dose to critical organs at risk (OAR) by treating…
- Trial name
- INEX-RT P (NCT07594691)
- Testing
- Simulation and treatment imaging
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Proximal Humeral Fracture, Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Duration of Immobilization After Reverse Total Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fractures
The purpose of this study is to evaluate compare postoperative range of motion in patients who are given a sling for comfort only and allowed to start early active range of motion compared to patients who are placed in a sling…
- Trial name
- NCT06133920
- Testing
- Early Range of Motion, Immobilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- The Cooper Health System
Disuse Atrophy, Aging
Immobilization and Protein Supplementation (IM-PRO)
In the present study, the effects of 5 days of lower limb immobilization with or without twice-daily protein supplementation on muscle mass and muscle fiber characteristics will be determined.
- Trial name
- IM-PRO (NCT01588808)
- Testing
- Immobilization
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
In-hospital Mobility, Geriatric
Hospital-Induced Immobility
Inactivity and bedrest during hospitalisation have numerous negative consequences, and it is especially important that older patients are mobile during hospitalisation.
- Conditions
- In-hospital Mobility, Geriatric, Immobilization
- Trial name
- NCT05926908
- Testing
- A Mobilisation Initiative, Focus Group Interviews, Formal Education
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 596 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Patients Present With Mallet Finger
Residual Extensor Lag Approximately 1 Month After Splint or Cast Immobilization of a Mallet Finger
Aim: The purpose of the study is to learn more about how a person recovers after treatment for mallet finger injury. The investigators want to identify the best outcome after mallet finger injury and how to improve treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT02210676
- Testing
- PROMIS Upper Extremity, Likert Pain Scale, Mallet Finger Extensor Lag Measurement
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Hand Osteoarthritis
Effect of Immobilization of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint in Thumb Osteoarthritis
The aim of this study is to compare the effect of Whale and Colditz static orthosis on pain and functional abilities of hand in thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis as a unique treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT02780999
- Testing
- Whale orthosis, Colditz orthosis
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy, Rotator Cuff Tear
Abduction Brace Versus Antirotation Sling for Immobilization Following Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty and Rotator Cuff Repair
To compare the functional and anatomical outcomes, and patient satisfaction and compliance between two different postoperative immobilization methods - abduction shoulder brace versus simple arm sling - following 2 common…
- Trial name
- NCT03488433
- Testing
- Abduction brace, Antirotation sling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Effects of Vibration
Effects Of Unilateral Forearm Vibration On The Loss Of Muscle And Bone Of Contralateral Forearm
The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of vibrating the forearm bone in the free limb on muscle strength and bone mineral density of the forearm in patients with forearm/elbow fracture.
- Trial name
- Vib-Frx (NCT01553487)
- Testing
- Forearm vibration
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Sponsor
- Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital