Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium
Clinical trials sponsored by Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium, explained in plain language.
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New glue for nerves? trial tests faster healing for severe arm injuries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new surgical technique called PEG fusion to see if it helps people with severe, fresh nerve injuries in their arm heal better. It compares the new method to standard nerve repair surgery in 40 patients. The main goals are to check if the new technique is s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Pill vs. IV drip: major trial tests simpler treatment for stubborn bone infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking antibiotic pills by mouth for 6 weeks works as well as receiving antibiotics through an IV drip to treat infected bone fractures that have not healed after surgery. It will involve 250 adults who have this complication. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Feb 23, 2026 14:51 UTC
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Own cells injected to fortify amputee skin for better prosthetic fit
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether injecting a person's own skin cells into the skin covering their amputated leg can make that skin firmer and more durable. The goal is to improve comfort and function for people who use a prosthetic leg. Twenty adults with a below-the-knee amputation…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC