Clinical trials: Trauma
Traumatic Lacerations or Surgical Incisions
Safety and Efficacy Study of BondEase to Treat Traumatic Lacerations and Surgical Incisions
To demonstrate that BondEase™ and conventional wound closure devices (CWCD) are the same in terms of cosmesis (appearance) of the repaired wound when these devices are used for closure of surgical and traumatic wounds .
- Trial name
- NCT01716013
- Testing
- BondEase, CWCD
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- OptMed, Inc.
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Safety of Sildenafil in Premature Infants
Describe the safety of sildenafil in premature infants at risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia and determine preliminary effectiveness and pharmacokinetics (PK) of sildenafil.
- Trial name
- SIL02 (NCT03142568)
- Testing
- Sildenafil
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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
Hypotension, Kidney Injury
Evaluating Fluid Strategies in Thoracic Surgery Patients Utilizing a Goal Directed Approach
The purpose of this study is to conduct a prospective, randomized, controlled trial comparing a restrictive vs. conservative fluid strategy in thoracic surgery patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02135146
- Testing
- Plasmalyte 3ml/kg/hr group, Plasmalyte 6ml/kg/hr group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Spinal Cord Injury
Neural Adaptation After Tendon Transfer and Training in Tetraplegia
The number of people in the United States who have survived SCI is estimated to be approximately 273,000 persons. Around 50% of the injuries are to the cervical spine resulting in tetraplegia.
- Trial name
- NCT02768103
- Testing
- task-based training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
PTSD
Treatment of PTSD in Residents of Battered Women's Shelters
This is a study comparing a new treatment (HOPE) to supportive therapy in the treatment of PTSD in residents of battered women's shelters.
- Trial name
- HOPE (NCT02398227)
- Testing
- HOPE, PCT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 172 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Akron
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Efficacy and Safety of Miltefosine or Thermotherapy for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Colombia.
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a worldwide disease, endemic in 88 countries, that has shown an increasing incidence the last two decades. It is estimated that in 2005, about of 20,000 new cases of CL were diagnosed in Colombia.
- Trial name
- NCT00471705
- Testing
- Miltefosine, Thermotherapy, Glucantime®
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 437 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Antioquia
Heterotopic Ossification, Humeral Fractures
HO Prophylaxis Therapy for Distal Humerus Fractures
To determine the effectiveness of 500 cGy dose of radiation therapy vs. an untreated group in the prophylactic treatment of heterotopic ossification in distal humerus fractures
- Conditions
- Heterotopic Ossification, Humeral Fractures, Radiation Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT03724422
- Testing
- Radiation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Macromastia
PEAK PlasmaBlade 4.0 in Bilateral Breast Reduction
The objective of this clinical study is to evaluate the operative performance of the PEAK PlasmaBlade 4.0 during bilateral breast reduction; to monitor and record post-operative pain, adverse events and skin scarring following…
- Trial name
- PRECISE (NCT00986453)
- Testing
- PEAK PlasmaBlade, Traditional Electrosurgery with scalpel
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Surgical Technologies
Arteriovenous Fistula
An Efficacy and Safety Study of SRM003 in the Treatment of Subjects Undergoing Creation of an Arteriovenous Fistula to Facilitate Hemodialysis Access
A study to evaluate the efficacy of SRM003 treatment versus participating sites' standard practice treatment in improving the rate of AVF maturation and use in subjects with end-stage renal disease undergoing surgery for creation…
- Trial name
- NCT01806545
- Testing
- SRM003, Participating Site's standard practice
- Where
- 47 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Wounds and Injuries, Rib Fractures
Ketamine Infusion Therapy for the Management of Acute Pain in Adult Rib Fracture Patients
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of ketamine infusions in the management of acute pain resulting from broken ribs suffered following a blunt trauma.
- Trial name
- NCT02432456
- Testing
- Ketamine, Intercostal Nerve Block, Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Ankle Injuries
A Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing Antiglide and Lateral Plate Fixation in Ankle Fractures
The role of operative fixation of unstable, displaced lateral malleolus fractures is well-established (Mayer, Mak, and Yablon). However, the optimal type of fixation remains the subject of debate.
- Trial name
- NCT00718302
- Testing
- Antiglide Plate, Lateral Plate
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 249 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteoporosis
Preventing Osteoporosis Using Denosumab
The purpose of this research study is to find out if denosumab (Prolia®), an injection given in the arm under the skin every 6 months, works to treat bone loss and prevent it from worsening in older men and women (ages 65 and…
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Osteoporosis, Osteoporotic Fractures
- Trial name
- PROUD (NCT02753283)
- Testing
- denosumab, Calcium and Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Susan L. Greenspan
Fracture Fixation, Intra-Articular Fractures
Hemostasis in Kocher-Langenbeck Approaches for Acetabular Surgery Using a Topical Surgical Hemostat (Vitagel)
The purpose of the study is to determine whether surgical hemostats can minimize blood loss, need for allogeneic blood transfusions and their associated risks, and costs in patients with certain acetabular fractures requiring…
- Conditions
- Fracture Fixation, Intra-Articular Fractures, Acetabulum
- Trial name
- NCT01230931
- Testing
- Vitagel, Standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Palatal Wound
Clinical and Histological Outcomes of Allogenic Amnion Chorion Membrane in the Healing of Free Gingival Graft Donor Site
The purpose of this study is to compare an allogenic amnion chorion membrane to a collagen dressing in palatal wound healing after harvesting free gingival graft (FGG).
- Trial name
- NCT03713073
- Testing
- Allogenic amnion chorion membrane, Collagen dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Burns
Effects of Therapy With Sulfamylon® 5% Topical Solution Compared to a Historical Control Group
The primary objective is to compare the effectiveness of treatment with Sulfamylon® solution as the initial topical moist dressing over meshed autografts following the initial graft procedure on preventing graft loss in a…
- Trial name
- NCT00634166
- Testing
- Sulfamylon® For 5 % Topical Solution, Topical Antimicrobial/Antifungal Medications
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Mylan Inc.
Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Dependence
Disseminating Organizational SBI Services at Trauma Centers
The goal of the Disseminating Organizational Screening and Brief Interventions Services (DO-SBIS) investigation is to capitalize on the unique opportunity afforded by the American College of Surgeons' mandate by taking early…
- Trial name
- DO-SBIS (NCT00607620)
- Testing
- Brief Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 878 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Spinal Cord Injuries, Sleep Disordered Breathing
Role of Mirtazapine in Ameliorating Sleep Disordered Breathing
The purpose of this study is to look at the effect of using Mirtazapine to target a specific pathway in the body, that relies on a natural chemical the body produces called 'serotonin', in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI)…
- Trial name
- NCT04799782
- Testing
- Mirtazapine
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wayne State University
Stress Disorders, Post-traumatic
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga for Female Veterans With PTSD Who Experienced Military Sexual Trauma
In this study, we are evaluating the effectiveness of a yoga intervention to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its associated symptoms of chronic pain and insomnia, and biological and physiological responses to trauma…
- Trial name
- PSLII (NCT02640690)
- Testing
- Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Intervention (TCTSY), Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Constipation, Fecal Incontinence
A Colonic Tube to Improve Bowel Function in Spinal Cord Injury
The investigators want to know if placing a tube through the skin and into the colon to flush out the colon is safe and effective in helping spinal cord Veterans with bowel management.
- Conditions
- Constipation, Fecal Incontinence, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT00345397
- Testing
- Percutaneous endoscopic colostomy (PEC) tube
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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