orthopedic-surgery Clinical Trials
A listing of orthopedic-surgery medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 106 clinical trials
Virtual Reality for Reducing Anxiety in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
This study, titled "R.A.G.A.Z.: Virtual Reality for Reducing Anxiety and Pain in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery," aims to see if using virtual reality (VR) can help children feel less anxious and experience less pain during minor orthopedic surgeries. The research will compare the effects of VR to the usual pre-surgery sedative …
Fifth Metatarsal Orthopedic Outcome Trial
Fractures of the shaft, distal to zone three, of the fifth metatarsal often occur after foot distortion. There is very little evidence available regarding the optimal treatment. Currently the most common treatment is prolonged cast immobilization. Operative treatment has been reported as an alternative and could promote early recovery. No …
Short Against Long Antibiotic Therapy for Infected Orthopedic Sites
The investigators will perform two concomitant RCTs, depending on the presence of infected osteosynthesis material at enrolment: SALATIO 1. Infected implant not removed (or new material inserted): Randomization 6 vs. 12 weeks (+/- 5 days) of total antibiotic therapy counted since the first debridement for infection. Early switch to oral …
Clinical and Microbiological Approach in Orthopedic Treatment of Patients When Choosing a Structural Material
Today, there is a wide range of structural materials on the market, different in chemical, physical and biological properties, and information about them is very often limited only by the manufacturer's instructions, which allows to determine, at best, only the scope. In this regard, there are difficulties in choosing the …
Melatonin for Prevention of Postoperative Delirium After Lower Limb Fracture Surgery in Elderly Patients
Postoperative delirium (POD) is one of the most frequent complications after surgery in elderly patients, affecting between 20 and 40% of patients older than 60 after major surgery. This complication has huge consequences for the patients, families and society: increase of morbidity and mortality, prolonged length of stay, cognitive and …
General Decolonization With Octenisan® Set Before Elective Orthopedic Surgery
The general decolonization of the human body surface by industrial antiseptic agents, before elective surgery is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). A specific randomized-controlled trial specifically among high-risk adult orthopedic patients for infection has not been performed. In this single-center, prospective, randomized, and controlled superiority trial, which is …
Low-dose Droperidol for Prevention of Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients After Non-cardiac Surgery
The aim of this multicenter, prospective, randomized, double-blind and large sample study is to explore the preventive effect of low-dose droperidol on POD in elderly patients after non-cardiac surgery, providing new approach for reducing the incidence of POD and improving the prognosis and quality of life.
Safety of Ibuprofen After Major Orthopaedic Surgeries
Safety of an eight-day treatment with ibuprofen after primary hip and knee arthroplasties.
Combined Cryotherapy With Compression Versus Cryotherapy Alone After Orthopaedic Surgery
Cryotherapy has been used to enhance recovery after orthopaedic surgery. Many devices are available but few can guarantee a temperature regulation during a prolonged time and therefore have been criticized. The arrival of new advanced cryotherapy devices made it possible to test the effect of prolonged cooling on rehabilitation after …
Right-Size Clinic Visits Using Memora Platform for PROMIS
Developing novel methods of patient communication is crucial in providing value-based care to orthopedic patients. Healthcare technology platforms have been developed to improve patient communication methods particularly for the administration of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). However, the majority of these interventions rely on web-based platforms that require patients to have …