FRACTURES, BONE

This study is testing special screws that dissolve over time, used in foot and ankle surgeries like fixing fractures or correcting deformities. About 125 adults will be followed for 4 years to see how well their bones heal and if there are any problems. The goal is to see if thes…

This study is testing whether giving pregnant women high doses of fish oil can reduce the risk of their children developing asthma or persistent wheezing in the first three years of life. The researchers are recruiting 2,000 pregnant women in Denmark who have low blood levels of …

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. Researchers will enroll 2,000 pregnant women in Denmark and follow their chi…

This study compares a nonopioid pain control regimen to standard opioid painkillers in 75 adults after clavicle fracture surgery. The goal is to see if the nonopioid approach controls pain just as well while reducing opioid risks. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two …

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

This study explores whether medications with anticholinergic effects increase the risk of bone fractures in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will track 100 patients, measuring their anticholinergic load and using the FRAX tool to estimate fracture risk. The goal is t…

This study tests 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. About 10 adults with open fractures or fracture-related infections will be enrolled. The goal is t…

This study looks at whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help emergency room doctors find broken bones, dislocations, and other bone problems on X-rays more quickly and accurately. About 4,800 patients with arm or leg injuries will be split into two groups: one where doctors …