Clinical trials: Immobilization
Brain and Nervous System, Intracranial Neoplasm
Using a Head and Neck Maskless Immobilization Device For Patients With Intracranial Tumors
This pilot clinical trial studies how well head and neck maskless immobilization device works in immobilizing patients with head and neck cancers or intracranial tumors undergoing radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Brain and Nervous System, Intracranial Neoplasm, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03076255
- Testing
- Computed Tomography, Medical Device, Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Walking Cast Right Leg Immobilisation Effects, Aircast Right Leg Immobilisation Effects
The Effects of Lower Right Limb Orthopedic Immobilization on Driving Performance
Abstract Background: Effects of orthopedic immobilizations of the lower right limb on driving performances are unknown. Therefore, clinicians and legislators cannot put forth recommendations for road safety for patients requiring…
- Trial name
- NCT00950729
- Testing
- Driving with running shoes, Plaster cast, Driving with Aircast
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC)
ZD1839 With Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy With an Immobilization Device for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of Iressa when used with a short course of high dose radiation therapy in patients with lung cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00328562
- Testing
- ZD1839 (Iressa), Thoracic Radiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Cervical Spine
Measurements of Angulation of the C-spine
This is a prospective study aiming to assess the shape of the neck in adults. In addition the study will look at the shape of the neck in a spinal collar and the comfort while wearing a spinal collar.
- Trial name
- NCT03958149
- Testing
- spinal collar
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Healthy
Forearm Immobilization, Metabolic Health, and Muscle Loss
The present study will investigate the impact of altered substrate availability on muscle atrophy, insulin sensitivity and muscle protein synthesis following short-term forearm immobilization
- Trial name
- NCT03866512
- Testing
- Forearm immobilization
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Exeter
Neck Injuries
A Pragmatic Evaluation of the Canadian C-Spine Rule by Paramedics
Each year, half a million patients with a potential neck (c-spine) injury are transported to Ontario emergency departments (ED). Less than 1% of all these patients actually have a neck bone fracture.
- Trial name
- NCT02786966
- Testing
- Canadian C-Spine Rule
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 3,646 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, 4D CT
An Outcome Analysis for Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) Treatment of Non-Small Lung Cancer Patients Using 4D PET/CT With Real-Time Position Management (RPM™) System and a Concomitant Evaluation of the Impact and Performance Characteristics of the Immobilization System
The goals of this clinical research are to evaluate the outcomes and tumor response for early stage non-small lung cancer (NSCLC) patients undergoing Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) using four dimensional (4D) Positron…
- Trial name
- NCT02067858
- Testing
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Steven Burton
Non-displaced Scaphoid Fractures
Cast Immobilization for Non-Displaced Scaphoid Fractures
This trial is trying to understand if immobilization of the thumb after a non-displaced scaphoid fracture affects recovery. The standard of care overseas is a cast that allows for free movement of the thumb, and in the United…
- Trial name
- NCT00916539
- Testing
- Cast that immobilizes the thumb, Cast that does not immobilize the thumb
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
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
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Intra-articular Glucocorticoid Treatment of the Elbow
BACKGROUND: Intra-articular glucocorticoid injections are frequently used to relieve symptoms of arthritis. Postinjection rest has been shown to improve the outcome of knee joint injections, but not for wrist injections.
- Trial name
- NCT00972530
- Testing
- immobilisation in a triangular sling
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Region Gävleborg
Breast Cancer
Breast Cup Immobilization Device II (GCC 1047)
The study is designed to assess the accuracy of patient breast reproducibly using the revised BCID. This study would provide data for target verification and quality assurance to eventually allow treatment of breast cancer…
- Trial name
- BCID II (NCT01704547)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Thrombosis, Venous
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Fondaparinux for the Prevention of Venous Blood Clots in Patients With a Plaster Cast or Other Type of Immobilization for a Below-knee Injury Not Needing Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fondaparinux in comparison with a heparin (nadroparin) in preventing deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the leg veins), whether symptomatic or detected by…
- Trial name
- FONDACAST (NCT00843492)
- Testing
- Fondaparinux sodium, Nadroparin
- Where
- 122 sites in France, Germany and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 1,351 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Muscle Relaxation
Comparison of Intubation and Laryngeal Mask for Pars Plana Vitrectomy
Pars plana vitrectomy is usually performed under general anesthesia including endotracheal intubation and muscle relaxation. However, for short procedures anesthesia using a laryngeal mask without muscle relaxation is also common…
- Trial name
- ITNLMAPPV (NCT02778932)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
Distal Radius Fracture
Short Forearm Casting Versus Below-elbow Splinting for Acute Immobilization of Distal Radius Fractures
There is no consensus regarding the need to immobilize the elbow in immediate immobilization of closed distal radius fractures post-reduction.
- Trial name
- NCT02679066
- Testing
- Sugar-tong splint, Short forearm cast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Distal Radius Fracture
Motor Imagery in Rehabilitation After a Distal Radius Fracture
The aim of this study is to determine whether motor imagery training during the immobilisation period in patients with a distal radius fracture, results in an improved functional outcome compared to patients who do not perform…
- Trial name
- MIDRF (NCT01921062)
- Testing
- Motor imagery
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Immobilization
Time Performance of Scoop Stretcher Versus Vacuum Mattress for Prehospital Spinal Stabilization
A simulation-based randomized controlled trial was designed with the objective to assess the time needed to achieve spinal stabilization using a scoop stretcher compared to a vacuum mattress.
- Trial name
- NCT04904770
- Testing
- Scoop stretcher, Vacuum mattress
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stuby Loric
Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate
The Prostate Immobilization Device Study
The purpose of this study is to compare reproducibility of the device position and location of the prostate rectum interface between two immobilization devices for radiation therapy of prostate carcinoma.
- Trial name
- NCT01408706
- Testing
- Miller Air tip, Radiadyne Immobilizer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- James Taylor
Patients Receiving Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy, for Brain Tumors
Comparing Two Forms of Head Immobilization for Stereotactic Radiotherapy
Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) requires extremely precise and reproducible immobilization of the patient's head. This randomized study compares the efficacy of two commonly used forms of immobilization used for SRT.
- Trial name
- NCT00328510
- Testing
- GTC frame, Thermoplastic facemask, Stereotactic radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University