Clinical trials: Lower Extremity Injuries
Tibial Fractures, Leg Injuries
Light Therapy in the Treatment of Leg Pain
The purpose of this study is to apply Anodyne therapy to active duty soldiers, who have shin splints, to evaluate healing time and effectiveness.
- Trial name
- MilCAM (NCT00253981)
- Testing
- Monochromatic Near-Infrared Light Energy (MIRE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Samueli Institute for Information Biology
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
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Exercise
Preventing Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis With Physical Activity Promotion
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability worldwide that affects millions of Americans each year. Posttraumatic OA (PTOA) significantly impacts patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and ACL…
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Exercise, Cartilage, Articular, Knee Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT04906499
- Testing
- Physical Activity Promotion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Ankle Fracture
Liposomal Bupivacaine With Bupivacaine in Ankle Fracture Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
This study is a randomized controlled trial assessing pain control in ankle fractures repaired with open reduction and internal fixation.
- Trial name
- NCT02480621
- Testing
- Liposomal Bupivacaine with Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Femoral Neck Fractures
Topical (Intra-Articular) Tranexamic Acid and Transfusion Rates Following Hip Hemiarthroplasty
This study is a double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of 1 gram of topically applied tranexamic acid vs. saline placebo for the reduction of transfusion following hip hemiarthroplasty surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02664909
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- UConn Health
Ankle Sprain
Efficacy and Safety of Diclofenac Potassium 25 mg Tablet Taken Three Times Daily in Subjects With Acute Joint Pain
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of diclofenac potassium 25 mg tablet compared with placebo taken three times a day in subjects with acute ankle sprains under 'in-use' conditions, in particular with regard to…
- Trial name
- NCT01666197
- Testing
- diclofenac potassium 25 mg tablet
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Knee Injury
Evaluation of the CR Plug (Allograft) for the Treatment of a Cartilage Injury in the Knee.
Determine the ability of the allograft plug for the treatment of a cartilage injury in the knee
- Trial name
- NCT00793104
- Testing
- Placement of allograft CR Plug in primary injury site
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- RTI Surgical
Knee Injuries
Evaluation of Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) After Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Under Spinal Anesthesia
The purpose of this study will be to evaluate and compare patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with sensor guidance versus that of a standard technique.
- Trial name
- NCT03053453
- Testing
- Spinal Surgery, Verasense Knee System device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Sprain of Ankle
TAASS-Traumeel Ointment and Gel Compared With a Topical NSAID in Athletes With Acute Ankle Sprain
The objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of Traumeel S (both ointment and gel) compared to another antiinflammatory drug called Diclofenac in patients with a sprained ankle.
- Trial name
- TAASS (NCT01066520)
- Testing
- Traumeel S ointment, Traumeel S gel, Diclofenac gel
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 449 people
- Sponsor
- Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH
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
Fracture of Ankle
Analgesic Benefits of Perineural Versus Intravenous Dexamethasone in Patients Receiving Sciatic Nerve Block
Patients scheduled to have foot and ankle surgery will typically receive a single shot sciatic nerve block to serve as the primary anesthetic and as part of a multi-modal post-operative analgesic plan.
- Trial name
- NCT01616173
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Wound
Doubleblinded RCT of the Omnilux on Lower Extremity Surgical Wounds Left to Heal by Second Intention
The goal of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the light-emitting diode (LED) in promoting healing of the wound on lower leg as a result of surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02383056
- Testing
- Omnilux
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Foot Fusion
Augment® Bone Graft (Formerly GEM OS™1 Bone Graft) Compared to Autologous Bone Graft in Foot and Ankle Fusions
STUDY OBJECTIVES: Demonstrate equivalent clinical and radiologic outcomes to the "gold standard" (ABG) in a representative clinical model (hindfoot and ankle fusions) STUDY HYPOTHESIS: Augment® Bone Graft is an equivalent bone…
- Trial name
- NCT00583375
- Testing
- Augment® Bone Graft, Standard of Care
- Where
- 37 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 414 people
- Sponsor
- BioMimetic Therapeutics
ACL Injury, Postoperative Pain
Ketorolac as an Adjuvant Agent for Postoperative Pain Control Following Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
1. The investigators aim to examine the use of IV and oral ketorolac as an adjunctive agent to the standard of care pain protocol for postoperative pain control following ACL reconstruction surgery. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT04246554
- Testing
- Ketorolac, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Wound
Topical Oxygen Therapy for Diabetic Wounds
This is a pilot study which is intended to collect data to calculate an adequate sample size for a larger registered clinical trial.
- Trial name
- NCT02313428
- Testing
- Topical Oxygen Chamber for Extremities
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Orthopedic Disorders, Injury of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Injection Pressure & Adductor Canal Block
This is a prospective, randomized, single-blinded human clinical trial that will examine how injection pressure influences the spread of a given volume of injectate in the adductor canal, during adductor canal nerve block.
- Trial name
- NCT02563990
- Testing
- High Pressure Injection, Low Pressure Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
ACL Injury
Neuromuscular Intervention Targeted to Mechanisms of ACL Load in Female Athletes
Females who participate in cutting and landing sports suffer anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries at a 2 to 10-fold greater rate than males participating in the same high-risk sports.
- Trial name
- NCT01034527
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 593 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Safety Study of Topical Doxycycline Gel for Adult Diabetic Lower Extremity Ulcers
This study is a double-blind, one center, two-arm study with a two (2) week Run-In, evaluating the efficacy of a once-daily administration of NanoDOX™ Hydrogel topically applied to diabetic ulcers in concert with professionally…
- Trial name
- NCT00764361
- Testing
- doxycycline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- NanoSHIFT LLC
Hip Fracture
PUSH Plus Protein Pilot for Hip Fracture Patients
Hip fracture is a common problem among older individuals. The goal of current standard of care after hip fracture is to achieve independent, household ambulation 2-3 months after surgery, yet decreased functional ability…
- Trial name
- NCT03410823
- Testing
- PUSH, Protein, Nutrition
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Osteoarthritis, Hip, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Avenir Müller Hip Stem Post Market Surveillance Study
This study is a Post Market Clinical Follow up study to fulfil the post market surveillance obligations according to Medical Device Directive and European Medical Device Vigilance System (MEDDEV) 2.12-2.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Hip, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fracture of Hip, Dislocated Hip
- Trial name
- NCT04079127
- Testing
- Patients who met the inclusion/exclusion criteria to receive the Avenir Müller stem.
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet