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Research - Human Clinical Trials

Meet Our Clinical Research Faculty & Staff

Catherine G. Ambrose, PhD - specializing in osteoporosis, osteomyelitis & biomechanics

Andrew Burgess, MD - specializing in trauma

Terry Clyburn, MD - specializing in knee & hip replacement

William Mosi Jones, MD - specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R)

William McGarvey, MD - specializing in foot & ankle

Milan Sen, MD- specializing in trauma and upper extremity

Thea Trötscher, RN - specializing in coordination and regulatory aspects of clinical trials

 

FACILITIES

Onsite IRB with Federal Wide Assurance

Memorial Hermann Hospital

Ironman Sports Medicine Institute at Memorial Hermann

 

CURRENT STUDIES

ELECTIVE Studies

  • Development of Fracture Specific MFA Outcomes Scores - Pilot Project for Planning the Major Investigation - Milan Sen, MD
  • A prospective study of the incidence and effects of metabolic bone disease in orthopaedic trauma patients - Catherine Ambrose, PhD
  • Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty- A Retrospective Chart Review - Catherine Ambrose, PhD
  • Identification of Causative Bacteria in Osteomyelitis Using Rapid and Sensitive 16S rRNA Detection and Improved Identification of the Causative Bacteria in Diabetic Ulcer Polymicrobial Infections - Catherine Ambrose, PhD
  • Perceptions and Opinions on Sports Related Concussion Management in High School Athletes by Healthcare Providers - William Mosi Jones, MD
  • The Prevalence of Deep Venous Thromboses and Pulmonary Emboli as a Function of Altitude in Foot and Ankle Surgery - William McGarvey, MD

TRAUMA Studies

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METRC

 

  • Hemostasis in Kocher-Langenbeck Approaches for Acetabular Surgery Using a Topical Surgical Hemostat - William Harvin, MD

  • A Case Report on Stabilizing Distal Radio-ulnar Joint Dislocations Using the TightRope® Fixation Method - Milan Sen, MD

  • Infection rates seen in delayed and acute repair of tibial plafond fractures - Milan Sen, MD

 


 

FOR PATIENTS

Participation in medical/pharmaeceutical research is strictly voluntary. It is important that you know your rights and understand your reponsibilities before participating. If you choose to participate, you have the thanks of the medical community as well as future generations who may benefit from the data gathered.

For more information on human subjects research and participation in clinical trials, please see the related links. While these links have been chosen from sound sources, the University of Texas Department of Orthopaedics has not necessarily reviewed them in their entirety and cannot be held responsible for their content.

CLINICALTRIALS.GOV

ICH Good Clinical Practices Guidelines

CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing and Patient Resources

Clinical Trials FAQs