Clinical trials: Orthopedics
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
Orthopedic Surgery, Ventilation
Ventilation Strategy During General Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery: A Quality Improvement Project
The objective is to determine the optimal intraoperative ventilation strategy among the chosen tidal volume and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) levels, and standardize it in an enhanced recovery pathway for orthopedic…
- Trial name
- NCT03657368
- Testing
- Low tidal Volume, High tidal Volume, Low PEEP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,860 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Acute Pain, Fractures
Comparing Ketamine and Morphine in the Treatment of Acute Fracture Pain
Opioid pain medications such as morphine and dilaudid are commonly used in emergency departments to treat pain in patients. Physicians are familiar with the side effects of these medications; the most concerning of which is…
- Trial name
- NCT02430818
- Testing
- ketamine, morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Venous Thromboembolism
An Observational Study On The Safety And Tolerability Of Prolonged Thrombosis Prophylaxis With Fragmin®
The objective of this study is to observe the safety, tolerability, and compliance in the use of Fragmin® for prolonged thromboprophylaxis in post-surgery high-risk orthopedic patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01046903
- Testing
- Fragmin® (Dalteparin Sodium)
- Volunteers
- 503 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Trauma Injury
ICG Fluorescence Imaging in Trauma Patients
This will be a prospective observational trial to better understand the range and variation associated with bone/soft tissue perfusion in fracture patients and examine the relationship between perfusion, measured using…
- Trial name
- NCT04245111
- Testing
- Immunofluorescence Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
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
Oral Treatment for Orthopaedic Post-operative Pain With Dexketoprofen Trometamol and Tramadol Hydrochloride
This study aims to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of single and repeated doses of fixed combination of dexketoprofen trometamol (DKP) and tramadol hydrochloride (TRAM) in comparison to the single agents (and placebo for the…
- Trial name
- DAVID-art (NCT01902134)
- Testing
- Tramadol-single dose, Dexketoprofen-single dose, Dexketoprofen/Tramadol-single dose
- Where
- 37 sites in Czechia, Germany and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 641 people
- Sponsor
- Menarini Group
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Extremity Fractures
MICRO Study: Detecting Bacterial Infections Related to Orthopaedic Surgical Implants
A prospective trial conducted at Shock Trauma of patients between 18 years of age and older who have sustained a fracture with metal implanted.
- Trial name
- MICRO (NCT03132246)
- Testing
- Blood draws
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
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, Fracture, Sprain
Fentanyl Administered Intraorally for Rapid Treatment of Orthopedic Pain
Assess whether transbuccal fentanyl provides more rapid relief of orthopedic pain, than does the comparator Percocet
- Trial name
- FAIRTOP (NCT00685295)
- Testing
- Fentanyl, Lansoprazole, Oxycodone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Postoperative Pain
Efficacy and Safety of IV Diclofenac (DIV075V)for Pain After Elective Orthopedic Surgery
This study will compare repeated intermittent IV dosing of diclofenac in patient with moderate to severe post-surgical pain from elective orthopedic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00507026
- Testing
- IV Diclofenac, IV ketorolac
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 277 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Bone Metastases, Musculoskeletal Cancer
Aspirin and Compression Devices for VTE Prophylaxis in Orthopaedic Oncology
This is a research study to compare the efficacy of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) and pneumatic compression devices versus enoxaparin (also known as Lovenox) and pneumatic compression devices in preventing deep vein thrombosis…
- Conditions
- Bone Metastases, Musculoskeletal Cancer, Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Thromboembolism
- Trial name
- NCT01696760
- Testing
- acetylsalicylic acid, enoxaparin, PCD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Orthopaedic Traumatic Open Fractures
Vacuum Assisted Closure as a Treatment for Open Fractures
This project is designed as a prospective, randomized, comparative study evaluating the use of a negative pressure vacuum device in treating traumatic wounds sustained associated with an open fracture.
- Trial name
- VAC-OF (NCT00582361)
- Testing
- Standard Wound Dressing, VAC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
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
Post Operative Cognitive Dysfunction
Post-Operative Cognitive Dysfunction in Normal Aging Patients Undergoing Elective Orthopedic Surgery
Post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common concern for aging patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery and significantly effects health outcomes.
- Trial name
- POCD (NCT04267328)
- Testing
- Elective Orthopedic Surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Tenosynovitis
Corticosteroid(CS) + Lido or Corticosteroid(CS) Alone
The clinical trial is a randomized control trial to compare the efficacy of a combined lidocaine and corticosteroid (CS) injection versus a corticosteroid injection (CS) alone on pain, range of motion, and patient reported…
- Trial name
- NCT03704584
- Testing
- Treatment Group: Corticosteroid injection, Control Group (corticosteroid alone), Treatment Group: Lidocaine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Pain
Efficacy and Safety Study of Caldolor (IV Ibuprofen) in Hospitalized Adult Orthopedic Patients
The primary objective of this study of Caldolor (IV ibuprofen) administered to post-operative hospitalized adult orthopedic patients every 6 hours for at least 24 hours is to determine the efficacy of Caldolor (IV ibuprofen)…
- Trial name
- NCT00470600
- Testing
- Caldolor, Normal Saline
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, South Africa
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
Hemophilia A
Phase 3/4 Study of a Recombinant Protein-Free Factor VIII (rAHF-PFM): Comparison of Continuous Infusion Versus Intermittent Bolus Infusion in Hemophilia A Subjects Undergoing Major Orthopedic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare the hemostatic efficacy and safety of continuous infusion versus intermittent bolus infusion in the peri- and post-operative setting, employing rAHF-PFM, a recombinant antihemophilic factor…
- Trial name
- NCT00357656
- Testing
- Recombinant Protein-Free Factor VIII (rAHF-PFM)
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Austria and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Baxalta now part of Shire
Delirium
Supporting the Health of Adults Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery During the Recovery Period
Delirium (acute confusion) is a highly prevalent condition among hospitalized elders with substantial morbidity within the hospital and beyond.
- Trial name
- SHARP (NCT00586196)
- Testing
- donepezil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Orthopedic Surgery, Opioid Use
Post-op Crowd Sourcing Health Data Via Text-messaging
The Center for Disease Control has labeled the opioid prescription drug crisis an "epidemic" in the United States and recently this epidemic has been named a public health emergency.
- Conditions
- Orthopedic Surgery, Opioid Use, Acute Injuries Knee, Neurosurgery
- Trial name
- NCT03532256
- Testing
- Observation, Text to online survey, Bi-directional text script
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania