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26 Musculoskeletal Injuries Trials Near You
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Learn More About PowerMind-Body Conditioning for Student Burnout
Columbus, Ohio
Mindfulness in Motion (MIM) is an eight-week evidenced based program designed specifically to help participants learn practical stress reduction, burnout and resiliency building techniques. Content includes didactic instruction, community-building group discussion, mindfulness practices, and gentle yoga. Weekly themes include Willingness to Daily Practice, Mindful Sleep, Vision of Self, Supported by the Breath, Mindful Eating and Yoga, Movement Through Balance, Awareness of Sensation, Clarity and Release, and Staying Grounded and Moving Forward. An Ohio State University endorsed, ADA compliant companion smartphone app reinforces weekly content and offers a variety of individual mind-body and mediations practices.
The evidence-based MIM content has been tailored to meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of student Dance majors at The Ohio State University and integrated into the Dance 2802 course content as Mind-Body Conditioning for second year students. Over the course of the second year student's fall semester, this study will evaluate the effectiveness of this integrated course content on students' perceived stress, burnout, resilience, musculoskeletal injury and discomfort, and weekly respiratory rates. After the semester long course is completed, the students will also assess how well the Mind-Body Conditioning course content was integrated into the required first year seminar for University Dance majors.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Dance Minor
40 Participants Needed
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Work Injury Prevention
Bowling Green, Ohio
This clinical trial will evaluate the effectivness of an Eastern Principles Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention (EPACT) relative to an estabished traditional Western-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention (ACT) and a no treatment control group. The participants for the study will be nurses and nursing aides (NNAs) who work in long-term care settings in the USA and Thailand. The primary dependent variables are work-related injuries, work stress and burnout, wellbeing, musculoskeletal symptoms, time off from work due to injury. High frequency heart rate variability will also be investigated as a predictor of responsiveness to the interventions.
The study has three primary aims:
1. To compare the EPACT NNA intervention to an established traditional Western ACT NNA intervention and a no-treatment control group.
2. To identify predictors of ACT NNA and EPACT NNA responsiveness to the interventions and injury likelihood across time.
3. To assess EPACT NNA's feasibility and effectiveness across cultures.
USA participants working in Ohio will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: EPACT NNA (n = 80), ACT NNA (n = 80), or a no treatment control group (n = 80). All participants will participate in an assessment session where study questnnaires are completed and a baseline high frequency HRV measurement is collected. Subsequent to the assessment, the EPACT NNA and ACT NNA participants will attend two 2.5 hour sessions spaced one week apart. The control group will have no further in-person meetings with the researchers. One-month after completing the intervention (4 weeks after the baseline assessment) a follow-up survey will be sent to participants for the first follow-up. Three months after baseline, the second follow-up survey will be sent to participants.
The surveys assess demographic characteristics, organizational variables, work-related injuries, work stress, and well-being.
A second RCT study will be conducted in Thailand comparing EPACT NNA (n = 40) to a no-treatment control group (n = 40) among nurses and nursing aides working in healthcare settings. The same outcome measures and procedures will be used.
This research aims to develop a culturally-informed, evidence-based intervention that integrates both Western and Eastern mindfulness principles to address the high rates of work-related injuries among NNAs.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Psychological Distress, Mental Health Condition
255 Participants Needed
Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Knee Osteoarthritis
Cleveland, Ohio
Many patients with osteoarthritis of the knee fail non-operative measures and elect to have knee arthroplasty to improve their quality of life. If successful, intra-articular mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) injections into the knee may offer another viable non-operative treatment modality. Additionally, this modality may have reparative or regenerative potential, which could lead to the first treatment for osteoarthritis that treats the underlying disease as opposed to symptomatic control.
Additionally, there are no acceptable non-surgical treatments for focal chondral defects of the knee. Surgical treatments that do exist have diminished outcomes if performed on patients older than age 30-40 years. If successful, intra-articular MSC injections into the knee would represent the first non-operative treatment for focal chondral defects and also represent a potential option for treatment in patients over the age of 30-40 years.
This trial will be a prospective, single-center phase I pilot study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of a single intra-articular injection of autologous bone marrow-derived MSCs in 16 subjects, 8 who have knee osteoarthritis and 8 who have a focal chondral defect in the knee. Patients will undergo a bone marrow harvest procedure at the Dahms Clinical Research Unit (DCRU) of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. MSCs will be isolated and expanded. After approximately 2-3 weeks, patients will return for an intra-articular injection of 50x106 MSCs Subsequent study visits will occur on post-injection day 7 and months 2, 6, 12, and 24. Safety of intra-articular injection of MSCs will be evaluated at study visits by interval history, physical examination and assessment of any adverse events that are observed/reported. Additionally, efficacy will be evaluated by having patients complete functional outcome measures including: Visual Analog Score (VAS) for pain, Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Subjective Knee Form, and Lysholm Knee Scale. These will be completed at the pre-treatment visit and then repeated at the 2, 6, 12, and 24-month follow-up visits. Lastly, T1 rho and T2 mapping on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will be used to assess for improved cartilage quality after intra-articular injection of MSCs. An MRI will be obtained at the pre-treatment visit. At the 12 and 24 month follow up visit, additional MRIs will be obtained and analyzed to compare the pre-treatment MRI to post-treatment MRIs.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 60
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Obesity, Cardiac Disease, Neurologic, Psychiatric, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Immunosuppressants
16 Participants Needed
Hormone Therapy for Musculoskeletal Health
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Non-combat-related muscle, tendon and bone injuries are the most common injuries suffered by military personnel, particularly in new recruits. These injuries impact military readiness and are responsible for roughly 60% of limited duty days, 65% of soldiers who are unable to deploy, and nearly $500 million in medical cost to the government annually in the Army alone. Drug interventions must be studied and developed to prevent these negative outcomes and prepare military personnel for the demands of military service. At the current time, military leadership has identified critical gaps in understanding how to minimize these injuries and train soldiers with drug intervention serving among those gaps.
The goal of this study is to determine how a hormonal intervention can change muscle, tendon, and bone function as well as physical and psychological performance in response to mental and physical stress. To do so, we will examine sex hormone (testosterone, estrogen) levels, muscle, tendon, and bone images, blood samples, and physical and mental performance. We will look at things like changes in hormone levels, chemicals released from active skeletal muscles, and your body composition. The results from this study will be used to improve physical readiness training in the military with the goal of reducing injuries.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18 - 40
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Heart Condition, Hypertension, Diabetes, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Estrogens, Androgens, Bisphosphonates, Others
120 Participants Needed
Powered Orthoses for Frailty/Sarcopenia
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The overall goal of this project is to develop modular, lower-limb, powered orthoses that fit to user-specific weakened joints and control force/torque in a manner that enhances voluntary motion in broad patient populations. This project aims to establish feasibility of assisting different populations with these modular powered orthoses. The investigators hypothesize that assisting lower-limb musculature with modular powered orthoses will improve 1) lifting/lowering posture in able-bodied subjects and 2) functional outcomes in elderly subjects.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Neuromuscular, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular, Cognitive, Others
33 Participants Needed
Core-strengthening Exercises for Reducing Surgeon Strain
Maywood, Illinois
Work-related musculoskeletal pain and injury is a growing concern in surgery. Vaginal surgery has unique ergonomic risks, but no studies have addressed the potential for an exercise regimen to reduce physical strain by vaginal surgeons
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Physical Therapy, Joint Surgery, Pregnant, Others
20 Participants Needed
Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Pain
Baltimore, Maryland
The purpose of this single-arm trial is to determine the feasibility of emotional awareness and expression therapy (EAET) for individuals with persistent pain following orthopedic trauma. As part of this study, participants will be asked to attend weekly EAET treatment sessions and complete assessments (including pre-treatment, post-treatment, and follow-up) consisting of questionnaires and sensory testing procedures.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Non-ambulatory, Pregnant, Severe TBI, Others
30 Participants Needed
AFO Adjustments for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Iowa City, Iowa
The proposed study evaluates the effect of ankle foot orthosis (AFO) heel height and stiffness on the forces and motion of the lower limb during over-ground walking in individuals who use an AFO for daily walking. Previous studies suggest that heel height and stiffness effect limb loading, but these data and the analysis techniques applied are limited. In this study, heel cushions with different height and stiffness's (4 conditions) will be placed in participants shoes and they will walk at controlled and self-selected speeds. Participants will also walk with their AFO as configured prior to enrollment, and with no AFO if possible. The proposed study will provide evidence that can be used by clinicians and researchers to align braces that most effectively improve function during every-day walking.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:CNS Disorders, Peripheral Nerve Disorders, Pregnancy, Others
40 Participants Needed
Surgical Ergonomics Education for Preventing Work Injuries
Bronx, New York
The goal of this pilot study is to learn if a class and hands-on-practice of ergonomic body positions - or specific ways to move the body while working to prevent injury - is valuable to training obstetrics and gynecology doctors. The main questions the study team aims to answer are:
* Will these lessons successfully teach the participants how to move bodies at work in a way that will prevent injury?
* Will the participants feel that learning and practicing such lessons helps to avoid injury while at work?
Researchers will compare training obstetrics and gynecology doctors that attend a class on ergonomics and have guided hands-on-practice of ergonomic body positions with training obstetrics and gynecology doctors that attend the class only to see if the first group learns and remembers how to move their bodies safely while working. All participants will attend a class that teaches basic ergonomic lessons before they are divided into two groups. Group 1 will practice common surgery skills on a model while being videotaped by an artificial intelligence application. The application will make a report on unsafe positions a participant does while practicing surgical skills. The Group 1 participant will then go over the report with one of the study supervisors to talk about ways that the participant can move safely while practicing the skills. The participant will then practice the skills one more time while being videotaped. The study supervisors will then compare the two reports to see if the participant improved.
Group 2 will also practice common surgery skills on a model while being videotaped. Group 2 participants will not get to see the report that the application generates or speak with the study supervisors about ways to move safely while practicing the skills.
There will be a follow up after two months to see if participants remembered what was learned during the class and during the hands-on practice lesson. All participants will again be videotaped. The study supervisors will compare the videos and reports from the last class to the most recent ones to see if the participants learned and remember how to move safely while working.
Participants in both groups will take a quiz about the lessons learned in the class before and after the class to determine what had been learned from the lesson. A survey about how useful and helpful the class was and hands-on practice sessions were will also be completed.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:20+
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Non-OB/GYN Residents, Fellows, Medical Students
24 Participants Needed
Quad Tendon vs BTB Graft for ACL Reconstruction
Birmingham, Alabama
The choice of autograft for ACL reconstruction continues to be debated. To date, there has only be one completed randomized controlled trial with quad tendon to BTB and the tendon included a bone plug. There has been no study to date comparing an all soft tissue quad tendon to patellar tendon in a randomized controlled trial for ACL reconstruction.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:14 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Poor Tissue Quality, Pregnant, Others
100 Participants Needed
Community-Based Activity Program for Physical Disabilities
Montreal, Quebec
Participation in community-based activities is essential to the health and well-being of youth with physical disabilities; yet, it is extremely restricted. Emerging treatment approaches aimed at improving participation have shifted from focusing only on impaired body functions towards the performance of functional meaningful activities within the youth's natural environment. Investigators' initial results from studies in Quebec show that targeting intervention at the activity/participation level can result in improvement of impaired body functions (e.g., balance, attention, anxiety) - important components to address in rehabilitation. Investigators' team aims to continue studying the impact of participation by launching a larger more rigorous study. Investigators have partnered with major organizations providing rehabilitation services for youth as well as key community-based stakeholders including youth, clinicians, and managers, and together investigators plan to further examine whether engaging in an 8-week community-based activity individually chosen by the youth (e.g., sledge hockey, drawing, playing a musical instrument) can lead to a significant improvement in three key body functions: motor, behavioral and emotional. One hundred and fifty youth with physical disabilities living in Quebec and Ontario will participate and engage in an activity of choice. Changes in their body functions (e.g., movement, attention, mood) will be measured multiple times before, during and after engagement in the chosen activity. Findings of this study can guide clinicians, families and policy-makers to select effective approaches that not only promote participation but also facilitate additional motor and mental benefits from a single intervention. Such 'real-world' treatment approaches involving activities of choice can also increase motivation, compliance and reduce burden on the healthcare system and on the youth and families.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:12 - 18
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Severe Brain Injury, Orthopedic Surgery, Botulinum Toxin, Degenerative Disorders, Severe Untreated Mental Health, Others
150 Participants Needed
PREP Intervention for Youth with Physical Disabilities
Montreal, Quebec
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about how a participation-based intervention builds capacity of youth with physical disabilities to pursue activities of their choice in the community. The investigators plan to examine in what ways working with a therapist to set up and engage in an 8-week self-chosen community-based activity builds capacity of youth with physical disabilities to pursue a new activity of their choice in the community without the support of a therapist.
During this study, participants will be followed for 26 weeks. Youth will work with an occupational therapist (OT).
* In the first week, the OT will meet with youth to set a community-based leisure goal. Examples of activities could include music, sports, cooking lessons, painting, or photography, in the youth's community.
* The OT will work with youth to identify and remove barriers. They will also adapt the activity to help youth do the activity for 8 weeks. During this time, the OT will perform site visits to consult and support youths' involvement as needed. (Weeks #1-8)
* Youth will have a four-week break after completing their first activity. (Weeks #9-12). Then, youth will be asked to choose a second (new) activity. They will try to start this activity for 8 weeks without the OT. (Weeks #13-20)
* At the end of these 8 weeks, the same therapist will help the youth for 6 weeks if needed to do their second activity. (Weeks #21-26)
Youth will be asked to complete the following online:
1. A standard demographic questionnaire (during the first meeting).
2. Rate their perceived performance in the chosen activity once a week.
3. A questionnaire about their daily participation in the community. This will be done at the start and end of the study.
4. A questionnaire about how well they feel they are able to do things. This will be done three times.
5. Share steps they take to participate in the activity. This will be done through a weekly diary entry. In addition, three one-on-one interviews (for about an hour each) will be done remotely (using Microsoft TEAMS) to share their experience pursuing their selected activities. Interviews will be done before starting their second (new) activity, after 8 weeks of pursuing the new activity on their own, and after 6 weeks with OT support. These interviews will be video, and audio recorded and transcribed.
This study examines 'real-life' experiences and participation outcomes of youth with physical disabilities after a participation-based capacity-building intervention.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:15 - 24
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Severe Intellectual Disabilities, Complex Communication Issues
10 Participants Needed
Web-TIRELESS for Arm Pain
Boston, Massachusetts
The investigator aims to conduct a feasibility randomized controlled trial (RCT) (N=50) to test the feasibility, acceptability, and credibility of an asynchronous web-based mind-body intervention (Toolkit for Resilient Life beyond Pain and Substance Use; Web-TIRELESS) versus web-based minimally enhanced usual care (Web-MEUC) among adult patients with a painful non-traumatic upper-extremity condition(s) (PNUC) and commorbid risky substance use.
Deliverables: \[1\] Adapt and refine open pilot protocol, patient recruitment, and other study materials. \[2\] Assess the feasibility, acceptability, and credibility of Web-TIRELESS and Web-MEUC in preparation for future research.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Serious Mental Illness, Suicidal Ideation, Pregnancy, Cognitive Impairment, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Psychotropic Medications
50 Participants Needed
Web-Based Mind-Body Program for Arm Problems and Substance Use Disorders
Boston, Massachusetts
The investigator aims to conduct an open pilot study (N=12; 10 completers) to test the feasibility, acceptability, and credibility of an asynchronous web-based mind-body intervention (Toolkit for Resilient Life beyond Pain and Substance Use; Web-TIRELESS) for adult patients with a comorbidity of non-traumatic painful upper-extremity condition(s) (NPUC) and risky substance use.
Deliverables: 1) Adapt and refine open pilot protocol, patient recruitment, and other study materials. 2) Assess the feasibility, acceptability, and credibility of Web- TIRELESS in preparation for a future feasibility RCT.
Participants will complete 4 on-demand video sessions at their own pace (approximate pace of 1 session per week) and complete baseline and post-test assessments. participants may also partake in an exit interview to provide feedback on Web-TIRELESS to further refine the program and study protocol for future iterations.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Serious Mental Illness, Suicidal Ideation, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Psychotropic Medications
12 Participants Needed
Fluoxetine for Bodily Trauma Recovery
Gainesville, Florida
This trial tests whether using Fluoxetine soon after an injury can prevent or reduce PTSD and depression in people who have been physically hurt. The medication works by boosting a 'feel-good' chemical in the brain to help improve mood and reduce anxiety. Fluoxetine is an antidepressant that has been shown to be effective in treating PTSD.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Severe TBI, Incarceration, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:SSRIs
200 Participants Needed
Fluoxetine for Post-Traumatic Mental Health in Musculoskeletal Injuries
Gainesville, Florida
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. More than 50% of victims of musculoskeletal trauma suffer lasting mental health issues following their injury. These symptoms can develop across all spectrums of patients with a variety of injury severities. Previously, this research team developed a ten-step program with the aim of developing fostering coping mechanisms in trauma patients. We were unable to demonstrate a measurable benefit to their mental health or physical function. This has been mirrored in other studies as well; talk therapy and support groups are not a strong enough intervention for some patients.
We hypothesize that a subset of the trauma population would benefit from medical treatment for their depressive and anxious symptoms in the early recovery period. Given the limited resources of mental health systems, it would be ideal for their surgical providers to be able to manage safely their post-injury mental health issues during their surgical follow up. This is a pragmatic pilot study to develop an effective, acceptable, time-limited treatment strategy that could be safely implemented by non-mental health care providers for victims of musculoskeletal trauma.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Traumatic Brain Injury, Bipolar, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Antidepressants
150 Participants Needed
Models of Care for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Quebec City, Quebec
As musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs) reach epidemic proportions in Canada, access to the public health system for those who suffer from them is increasingly difficult. One of the main barriers is the delays to see a publicly funded health professional. New models of care must therefore be developed to ensure better access. We have previously shown that not all patients with a MSKD need to be closely followed by a health professional as for a large proportion of patients simply educating them is enough to resolve their MSKD. A stepped care model where education would be given first before deciding if patients need a more extensive follow-up should be explored. This project will compare the effectiveness of a Stepped Care Model to that of the two most widely used models of care: Usual Medical Care and Usual Rehabilitation Care. We think that a Stepped Care Model will be as effective to reduce functional limitations, but will lead to lower healthcare costs.
Adults (n=369) with a MSKD will be randomly assigned to one of the intervention groups: Stepped Care, Usual Medical Care (physician-led intervention: e.g., advice/education, pharmacological pain management), or Usual Rehabilitation Care (physiotherapist-led intervention: e.g., advice/education, exercises). Participants in the Stepped Care Group will take part in two education sessions during the first 6 weeks. After 6 weeks, those who still have clinically important symptoms will receive follow-up rehabilitation interventions, while those who don't will be considered recovered and will have no further intervention. Primary (functional limitations) and secondary (e.g., pain, quality of life) outcomes will be assessed at baseline, and at 6, 12 and 24 weeks, and costs estimate will be established for each model of care. Knowing the urgent need for an overhaul of services to reduce wait times, the Stepped Care Model proposed could be a solution to improve access to health services without compromising quality of care.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Rheumatoid, Inflammatory, Neurodegenerative, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Corticosteroids
369 Participants Needed
Heat Stress Effects on Firefighter Injury Risk
Shreveport, Louisiana
This study will examine the effect of heat stress on factors that influence musculoskeletal injury risk in firefighters. Participants will attend 4 data collection sessions. 1: informed consent, screening, and familiarization. 2: pre-tests (strength, balance, and movement quality). 3: heat stress (rapid or gradual) followed by post-tests (strength, balance, and movement quality). 4: heat stress (rapid or gradual) followed by post-tests.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 57
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Recent Injury, Pregnancy, Others
28 Participants Needed
Spinal Decompression Therapy for Lower Back Pain
Tampa, Florida
This project will determine the clinical utility of non-surgical spine decompression for chronic low back pain (LBP). LBP is one of the highest incidence medical conditions that contributes to disability, decreased activities of daily living, decreased quality of life, and inability to work. LBP affects ≈70-85% of people during their lifetime, with ≈20% becoming chronic by age 20-59 years. Many current LBP therapeutics have detrimental long-term effects, undesired side effects, are invasive procedures with low success rates, and do not fare better than conservative care. Further, many chronic musculoskeletal pain patients do not respond to surgery, and many develop dependence on opioids.
This project will implement a small-scale double-blinded, randomized proof-of-concept clinical trial to gather biomechanical and MRI data that will objectively determine the effectiveness of non-surgical spinal decompression (NSSD) over a 12-week longitudinal timeframe. The potential to provide a non-invasive alternative to chronic LBP via NSSD is innovative and addresses the pressing need for safer, more effective pain management options with fewer negative sequelae. NSSD has the potential to greatly improve lives, offering a new paradigm for chronic pain management.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Serious Spinal Pathology, Pregnancy, Spinal Fusion, Others
42 Participants Needed
Sustained Acoustic Medicine for Osteoarthritis
Tampa, Florida
The purpose of this study is to compare Sustained Acoustic Medicine treatment to topical pain relief gel for the symptomatic management of osteoarthritis. The study will measure pain and function scores for patients undergoing treatment.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:35 - 85
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Pacemaker, Malignancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Opioids, Non-opioid Analgesics
200 Participants Needed
Why Other Patients Applied
"I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer three months ago, metastatic to my liver, and I have been receiving and responding well to chemotherapy. My blood work revealed that my tumor markers have gone from 2600 in the beginning to 173 as of now, even with the delay in treatment, they are not going up. CT Scans reveal they have been shrinking as well. However, chemo is seriously deteriorating my body. I have 4 more treatments to go in this 12 treatment cycle. I am just interested in learning about my other options, if any are available to me."
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Pancreatic Cancer PatientAge: 40
"I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."
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Obesity PatientAge: 58
"My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort."
HZ
Arthritis PatientAge: 78
"As a healthy volunteer, I like to participate in as many trials as I'm able to. It's a good way to help research and earn money."
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Healthy Volunteer PatientAge: 38
"I have dealt with voice and vocal fold issues related to paralysis for over 12 years. This problem has negatively impacted virtually every facet of my life. I am an otherwise healthy 48 year old married father of 3 living. My youngest daughter is 12 and has never heard my real voice. I am now having breathing issues related to the paralysis as well as trouble swallowing some liquids. In my research I have seen some recent trials focused on helping people like me."
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Paralysis PatientAge: 50
ActiveMatrix for Rotator Cuff Repair
Houston, Texas
The purpose of this study is to see how well the ActiveMatrix® graft works at improving healing and function of the shoulder following rotator cuff repair surgery
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prior Shoulder Surgery, Osteoarthritis, Chronic Pain, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Steroids
60 Participants Needed
Ketamine for Orthopedic Surgery Patients
Lubbock, Texas
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a single dose of ketamine during surgery can help lower pain, reduce the need for opioid medications, and improve mental health recovery in adults with serious orthopedic injuries. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does ketamine lower pain after surgery? Does ketamine help reduce how much opioid medicine participants need? Does ketamine improve symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Researchers will compare participants who receive ketamine during surgery to those who receive standard anesthesia without ketamine.
Participants will:
Receive either ketamine or standard anesthesia during surgery Answer survey questions about pain, depression, and PTSD at several points after surgery (from a few days up to 6 months) Be followed by the research team through clinic visits and phone calls
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Severe Psychiatric, Dementia, Glaucoma, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Ketamine
90 Participants Needed
Falling Techniques Training for ACL Injury
Laramie, Wyoming
The overall purpose of this study is to quantify the effect and retention of one-week training of falling techniques on landing biomechanics associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) loading compared to soft-landing techniques in young recreational athletes. The secondary purpose is to assess the safety of the training program.
Aim 1: To quantify the effect of one-week training of falling techniques on landing biomechanics during forward, lateral, vertical, and diagonal landings compared to soft-landing techniques. We hypothesize that falling techniques will result in increased knee flexion angles and decreased landing forces, knee abduction and internal rotation angles, and knee moments for all landing directions compared to soft-landing techniques immediately after the training.
Aim 2: To assess the retention effects of the falling techniques on landing biomechanics compared to soft landings. We hypothesize that the effects of falling techniques on ACL loading variables will be more highly retained compared to soft-landing techniques two weeks after the training.
Aim 3: To identify the safety of the training program. We hypothesize that participants can complete the training without suffering minor, moderate, or major injuries, while occasional minor bruises might be observed.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:14 - 30
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Major Injuries, Pregnancy, Allergies, Others
60 Participants Needed
Ergonomic Protocol for Esports Performance
Las Vegas, Nevada
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if this ergonomic protocol can improve performance and reduce ergonomic risk in esports athletes. It will also learn about the insight of esports athletes and their experience in implementing this new protocol. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does this ergonomic protocol improve performance? Does this ergonomic protocol reduce ergonomic risk?
Researchers will assign the protocol to esports athletes who meet inclusion criteria and express interest in participating in the study. A pre-post design will be conducted to note any differences.
Participants will:
* Participate in a 6-week study with 4 in-person visits
* Volunteers will be requested to participate in a focus group during Week 6.
* Implement the strengthening protocol 3x a week and a warm up/cool down protocol before and after each gaming session.
* Attend one educational session about gaming ergonomics during Week 1
* Complete the Rapid Entire Body Assessment, Kovaaks Asessment, and a Questionnaire during Week Zero, Week 3, and Week 6.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pain Treatment, Upper Extremity Surgery, Cognitive Impairments, Neck, Shoulder, Wrist, Back Injury
12 Participants Needed
SWE + MFI Imaging for Athletic Injuries
Portland, Oregon
Primary Objective:
To explore changes in shear wave elastography (SWE) and microvascular flow imaging (MFI) measurements from time of injury through the recovery phase of lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries to determine if a correlation exists with functional impairment.
Secondary Objective:
To develop a deep learning AI system for automated region of interest (ROI) determination for measurement of average SWE and MFI.
Methodology:
Eligible subjects with lower extremity injuries will undergo SWE and MFI measurements and complete the Lower Extremity Functional Scale questionnaire at each study visit. Clinical data related to the evaluation of the injury acquired during standard medical care of the injury will be collected from the patients' medical record such as CT or MRI scans, X-rays, physical exams and tests as well as laboratory measurements. Subjects will undergo serial SWE and MFI imaging throughout their rehabilitation episode of care to assess changes over time, status in rehabilitation and comparison to the contralateral extremity.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prior Fasciotomy, Hemodialysis Grafts, Wounds
9 Participants Needed
Injury Prevention Education for Running Injuries
Burnaby, British Columbia
The main purpose of this study is to test the feasibility of a larger scale interventional study. The investigators want to understand whether data can be reliably collected data various different streams while participants follow a standard 12-week half-marathon training program, and whether participants follow training recommendations.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
60 Participants Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Musculoskeletal Injuries clinical trials pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.
How do Musculoskeletal Injuries clinical trials work?
After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Musculoskeletal Injuries trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Musculoskeletal Injuries is 12 months.
How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?
Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.
What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?
The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.
Do I need to be insured to participate in a Musculoskeletal Injuries medical study?
Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.
What are the newest Musculoskeletal Injuries clinical trials?
Most recently, we added Mind-Body Conditioning for Student Burnout, Ketamine for Orthopedic Surgery Patients and Web-TIRELESS for Arm Pain to the Power online platform.
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