Clinical trials: Orthopedic Surgery
Postoperative Complications, Memory Disorders
A Study to Determine if Carbon Dioxide Lavage During Total Knee Surgery Reduces Intraoperative Embolic Events
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of a carbon dioxide lavage device (CarboJet) to clean bone surfaces during total knee surgery decreases intraoperative embolic events when compared with standard orthopedic…
- Trial name
- NCT00736125
- Testing
- pulsatile saline lavage, carbon dioxide lavage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Kinamed Incorporated
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
Pain, Postoperative
An Efficacy and Safety Study to Compare Fentanyl Ionsys and Routine Care With Intravenous (IV) Morphine Patient-controlled Analgesia (PCA) in Participants Who Have Undergone Elective Major Abdominal or Orthopedic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the mobilization characteristics, clinical use, safety and Ease of Care (EOC) of a fentanyl Iontophoretic Transdermal Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) system (Ionsys) and morphine…
- Trial name
- NCT00766506
- Testing
- Fentanyl IONSYS, Morphine IV PCA
- Where
- 7 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen-Cilag Ltd.
Fracture
Wrist Fracture Evaluation With a Desktop Orthopedic Tomosynthesis System
Trauma to the extremities such wrist, ankle, limb is very common and affects all population groups. It constitutes a significant public health issue. Standard radiography remains the basic imaging tool.
- Trial name
- NCT03993691
- Testing
- Tomo-E scan, Radiograph
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Orthopedic Disorder
Parental Perceptions on Prescription Opioid Use
This study involves an anonymous survey given to parents regarding their perceptions on prescription opioid use for pain control in children undergoing orthopedic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05344118
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Opioid Use
Life Care Specialists (LCS) With a Focus on Patient Pain Management and Prevention of Substance Misuse
The overall hypothesis of this randomized-controlled trial is that the introduction of a Life Care Specialist (LCS) as a novel member of the clinical care team will help reduce opioid utilization, decrease pain scores, and…
- Trial name
- NCT04154384
- Testing
- Life Care Specialist (LCS) Intervention, Clinical Coordination with Referrals, Pilot Study of Pain Management Strategies
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 333 people
- Sponsor
- Emory 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
Anxiety, Depression
Optimizing Mental Health in Orthopedic Care
This study will utilize qualitative cross-sectional and quantitative longitudinal methods. In semi-structured interviews, orthopedic providers and patients with spine conditions will discuss their overall perspectives, specific…
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Depression, Back Pain, Neck Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05194722
- Testing
- Wysa mobile app
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Osteoarthritis, Cardiovascular Disease
Risk Factor Control Before Orthopedic Surgery
This trial is designed to determine the best preoperative management strategy for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.
- Trial name
- OPTMIZE-OS (NCT01837069)
- Testing
- Metoprolol, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Surgical Site Infection
Preadmission Skin Wipe Use for Surgical Site Infection Prophylaxis in Adult Orthopaedic Surgery Patients
Intervention: This study will involve three different study arms with different interventions prior to surgery: (1) shower only, (2) shower plus Theraworx wipes, (3) shower plus chlorhexidine wipes Study Design: Single center RCT…
- Trial name
- NCT03401749
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Wipe, Theraworx Bath Wipes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hemostasis
HEMOBLAST Pivotal Clinical Investigation
The purpose of this prospective, randomized, controlled study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new hemostatic device (HEMOBLAST™ Bellows) compared to a control device, absorbable gelatin sponge USP with thrombin.
- Trial name
- NCT02780869
- Testing
- HEMOBLAST Bellows, Absorbable gelatin sponge, USP with thrombin
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 258 people
- Sponsor
- Biom'Up France SAS
Acute Orthopedic Injury
Toolkit for Optimal Recovery After Orthopedic Injury
This is a multi-site randomized feasibility trial of the Toolkit for Optimal Recovery after Orthopedic Injury (TOR), a mind-body program to prevent persistent pain and disability in at-risk patients with acute orthopedic injury…
- Trial name
- TOR (NCT04973696)
- Testing
- Toolkit for Optimal Recovery after Orthopedic Injury, Minimally Enhanced Usual Care (MEUC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 195 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Acute Pain, Multiple Trauma
Ketamine Patient-Controlled Analgesia for Acute Pain
This study will compare ketamine and hydromorphone as alternative patient-controlled interventions for trauma-related pain. Patients receiving ketamine PCA are expected to require less total and breakthrough opioid and to have…
- Conditions
- Acute Pain, Multiple Trauma, Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT02062879
- Testing
- Ketamine, Hydromorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Cerebral Palsy
Managing Post-operative Pain in Children With Cerebral Palsy Using a Pain Pump
The purpose of this study is to determine which pain management strategy continuous analgesic pump or orally-should be used in the management of children with cerebral palsy.
- Trial name
- NCT00884650
- Testing
- oral analgesic, intravenous analgesic per pump
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
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
Opioid Cessation
Motivational Interviewing and Guided Opioid Tapering Support to Promote Postoperative Opioid Cessation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relative efficacy of enhanced usual care versus motivational interviewing and guided opioid tapering support to promote opioid cessation after total hip or knee replacement surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03659734
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing and Guided Opioid Tapering Support, Enhanced Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 179 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis
Study to Develop a Reliable Nomogram That Incorporates Clinical and Genetic Information
In this research study, the investigators are trying to find a better way to set the dose of a common blood-thinning medication.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Atrial Fibrillation
- Trial name
- NCT00401414
- Testing
- Warfarin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 344 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Surgery, Anesthesia
Endotracheal Tube Holder and Bite Guard Research
This study aims to test the effectiveness of a novel combined endotracheal tube holder and bite guard when compared with the current standard of care, tape and an oral airway.
- Trial name
- NCT02347488
- Testing
- Haider ETT Tube Holder and Bite Guard, Tape
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Pain, Postoperative
Safety and Efficacy Study of Fentanyl Iontophoretic Transdermal System (ITS) for Management of Moderate to Severe Acute Pain in Participants Who Have Undergone Elective Spine or Orthopedic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate in daily clinical practice the safety and efficacy of fentanyl Iontophoretic Transdermal (through the skin) System (ITS) for management of moderate (medium level of seriousness) to severe…
- Trial name
- NCT00779038
- Testing
- Fentanyl ITS
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Cilag N.V./S.A.
Major Orthopaedic Surgery and Renal Impairment
Prospective, Multicentre, Open-label Study Evaluating 1.5 mg/Day of Fondaparinux.
Fondaparinux is an antithrombotic agent having already received a regulatory approval by the European Authorities in venous thromboembolic event prevention after major orthopaedic surgery, as total hip replacement (THR), total…
- Trial name
- PROPICE (NCT00555438)
- Testing
- fondaparinux 1.5 mg/day
- Where
- 29 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 451 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne