Clinical trials: Musculoskeletal Injuries
Lateral Epicondylitis
Kinesiotaping in Lateral Epicondylitis
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of kinesiology taping with exercise, sham taping with exercise and exercise alone for lateral epicondylitis.
- Trial name
- NCT03074500
- Testing
- Kinesiotaping, Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Osteoporosis, Bone Loss
Effect of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) and Weight-Bearing on Bone in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Individuals with spinal cord injury sustain significant loss of bone mass in their lower extremities (20-40% or more). This study evaluates the ability of PTH and weight-bearing, two interventions that build bone, to increase…
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Bone Loss, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT00826228
- Testing
- teriparatide, weight-bearing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas J. Schnitzer
Diabetes, Morbid Obesity
Closed Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs. Foam as Post Operative Dressing
The primary objective is to assess the frequency of a wound healing complication, in a closed incisional wound in a "high risk" surgical incision when treated with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy versus a highly absorbent…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Morbid Obesity, Lymphedema, Orthopedic Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05427916
- Testing
- Avance Solo, Optifoam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased
Cranial Laser Reflex Technique for Hamstring Function
Purpose: To conduct a pilot study of the effect of Cranial Laser Reflex Technique (CLRT) compared with sham laser on hamstring muscle flexibility, strength, and pain pressure threshold.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Injury, Muscle Tone Increased, Muscle Pain, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- CLRTHam (NCT03044106)
- Testing
- CLRT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Hip Fracture, Osteoarthritis
Effectiveness of Two Types of Treatment in Restoring Muscle After Hip or Knee Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of two postoperative interventions designed to preserve muscle protein after major hip or knee surgery.
- Conditions
- Hip Fracture, Osteoarthritis, Femur Head Necrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00393848
- Testing
- Essential amino acid supplement, Ketoconazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Age-Related
Safety and Efficacy of Abaloparatide-SC in Men With Osteoporosis (ATOM)
A 12-month study to measure the efficacy and safety of abaloparatide in men with osteoporosis.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Age-Related, Osteoporosis Localized to Spine, Age Related Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT03512262
- Testing
- Abaloparatide
- Where
- 34 sites in United States, Italy and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 228 people
- Sponsor
- Radius Health, Inc.
Apnea, Sleep, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Sleep Disordered Breathing in Gulf War Illness and the Effect of Nasal CPAP Treatment
The purpose of this study is to determine any sleep disordered breathing in veterans with Gulf War Syndrome (GWS) and compare it to healthy normal asymptomatic Gulf War veterans.
- Trial name
- NCT00252629
- Testing
- Nasal CPAP treatment during sleep
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Muscle Atrophy, ACL Reconstruction
Testosterone Administration and ACL Reconstruction in Men
This study is being done to test whether taking testosterone can prevent loss of muscle mass and strength due to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery.
- Conditions
- Muscle Atrophy, ACL Reconstruction, Trauma, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- TACL (NCT01595581)
- Testing
- Testosterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Foot Injury, Foot Deformity
Comparing Clinical Outcomes Using Two Insole Manufacture Techniques
The main purpose of this study is to find out if scanning the foot using a 3D scanner influences the effectiveness of custom made insoles, compared to the more traditional approach of taking a foam-box impression cast of the…
- Conditions
- Foot Injury, Foot Deformity, Foot Sprain, Feet, Flat
- Trial name
- NCT05444192
- Testing
- CAD/CAM insoles
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Surgical Wound, Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty
Evaluating Edema and Range of Motion Using Negative Pressure Therapy vs. Standard Surgical Dressing in Bilateral TKA
This study will compare the effects of closed incision negative pressure dressing vs. standard of care silver dressing on lower limb swelling after bilateral primary total knee arthroplasty.
- Conditions
- Surgical Wound, Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty, Wounds and Injuries, Joint Diseases
- Trial name
- ENABLE (NCT04712019)
- Testing
- Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy (ciNPT), Standard Silver-containing Dressing
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Solventum US LLC
Lymphedema, Musculoskeletal Complications
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Shoulder, Arm, Hip, or Leg
RATIONALE: Image-guided radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a lower dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to…
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Musculoskeletal Complications, Radiation Fibrosis, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00589121
- Testing
- Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, Surgery
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
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
Musculoskeletal Injury
Fluoxetine Mitigation Mental Health Study for Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma
Musculoskeletal trauma is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States and its negative quality of life impact extends beyond that of physical recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT04850222
- Testing
- Fluoxetine, Calcium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries
Testosterone Plus Finasteride Treatment After Spinal Cord Injury
The purpose of this study is to determine whether testosterone plus finasteride treatment will improve musculoskeletal health, neuromuscular function, body composition, and metabolic health in hypogonadal men who have experienced…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries, Trauma, Nervous System, Wounds and Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02248701
- Testing
- Testosterone Enanthate, Finasteride
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Upper Extremity Fracture, Upper Extremity Dislocation
Progressive Splinting Status Post Elbow Fractures and Dislocations
The purpose of this study is to help determine if a static stretching brace in addition to physical therapy decreases the incidence of secondary operations, increases range of motion, and individual patient function.
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Fracture, Upper Extremity Dislocation, Fractures, Comminuted, Elbow Fracture
- Trial name
- JAS (NCT00580866)
- Testing
- JAS Brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Infection; Diabetic Foot
Ertapenem Sodium (MK-0826) Versus Piperacillin/Tazobactam Sodium for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Infections in Chinese Adults (MK-0826-061)
This study compared ertapenem sodium to piperacillin/tazobactam sodium for the treatment of moderate to severe diabetic foot infections.
- Trial name
- NCT01370616
- Testing
- Ertapenem sodium, Piperacillin/tazobactam sodium, Amoxicillin/clavulunate potassium
- Volunteers
- 565 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Tendinosis, Tendinitis
A Prospective Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of various treatment soft tendinosis also known as tendinitis.
- Trial name
- NCT01600326
- Testing
- Tenotomy (no injection), Ultrasound guided platelet rich plasma injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan