MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY

This study tests whether giving fluoxetine (Prozac) immediately after a serious injury can prevent or lessen PTSD, depression, pain, and the need for opioids. About 200 adults with fractures or other bodily trauma will receive either fluoxetine or a placebo during their hospital …

This study tests whether a pain-relief gel applied to the skin works as well as ibuprofen pills for children aged 6 to 18 with recent ankle or knee injuries. About 60 kids will use either the gel or the pills three times a day for three days and report their pain levels. The main…

This study looks at whether a type of talk therapy focused on emotions can help people with ongoing pain after a serious bone injury. About 30 adults who had major orthopedic trauma will attend weekly therapy sessions and complete questionnaires and pain tests. The main goal is t…

This study is testing a combined treatment for adults with serious leg injuries. The treatment pairs a custom-made, energy-storing ankle brace with a high-intensity physical therapy program. Researchers want to see if this approach helps people walk better, climb stairs more easi…

This study aims to build a database of normal movement patterns in healthy athletes aged 10 to 65. Researchers will track participants for 12 months to see who gets injured, especially ACL tears. The goal is to better understand injury risk, not to test a treatment.

This study looks at how changing the heel height and stiffness of an ankle-foot brace (AFO) affects walking in people who use one daily. About 40 adults with leg injuries or nerve problems will walk with different heel cushions while researchers measure motion, comfort, and pain.…

This study looks at how a concussion changes the way people move, which may increase their risk of muscle and bone injuries. Researchers will compare 148 military members who have had a concussion with those who haven't. The goal is to find specific movement problems that lead to…