FRACTURES, BONE

This study is testing special screws that dissolve over time, used in foot and ankle surgeries to fix broken bones or correct deformities. The goal is to see if they work as well as metal screws and cause fewer problems. 125 adults having surgery will be followed for 4 years to c…

This study is testing whether giving pregnant women higher doses of vitamin D than currently recommended can prevent asthma and persistent wheezing in their children during the first three years of life. The researchers plan to enroll 2,000 pregnant women in Denmark. Participants…

This study is testing whether taking high-dose fish oil supplements during pregnancy can reduce the risk of asthma and persistent wheezing in children up to age 3. The researchers are recruiting 2,000 pregnant women in Denmark who have low blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Par…

This study looks at whether using a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine—a device that gently moves the leg—can help control pain and reduce the need for strong painkillers after surgery for certain leg fractures. About 100 adults who have had surgery for a broken hip socket, …

This study compares a nonopioid pain control plan to standard opioid pain medicine in 75 adults after surgery for a broken collarbone. The goal is to see if the nonopioid plan can control pain just as well while reducing opioid side effects and addiction risk. Participants are ra…

This study looks at whether adding art or color to a child's cast improves their satisfaction and reduces how much pain they feel. About 96 children aged 5 to 17 with a broken arm or leg will be randomly assigned to get a plain white cast, a colored cast, or a custom-decorated ca…

This study looks at whether medications with anticholinergic effects increase the risk of bone fractures in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will follow 100 adults with RA, recording their medications and using special scales to measure anticholinergic load. They wil…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors find broken bones, joint fluid, bone lesions, and dislocations more accurately and quickly in an emergency room. About 4,800 patients with arm or leg injuries will be split into two groups: one where doctors r…

This study is testing a new imaging device that uses a dye called indocyanine green (ICG) to help surgeons see blood flow in bones during surgery for severe fractures or bone infections. The goal is to give surgeons better information about bone health and healing potential, whic…