Outcomes for VersaCoreTM Hydrogel Technology (VersaWrap® Tendon Protector, VersaCoatTM Tendon Protector) in Achilles Tendon Repair

Date Added
January 2nd, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00136177
Researcher
Christopher Gross

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Keywords
Arthritis, Bone, Joint, Pain, Surgery
Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical efficacy of a novel, bioresorbable hydrogel sheet and wetting solution, VersaWrap®, in surgeries of the foot and ankle. This is a prospective, multi-center, controlled case series with patients identified by the Investigator in his practice. Patients who are scheduled to have procedures of the Achilles tendon will be reviewed to determine if they meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria. If eligible, patients may be enrolled in the study, and the operative surgeon will use VersaWrap® during the procedure. Patients are considered enrolled when VersaWrap® is placed intraoperatively. VersaWrap® has received its FDA 510(k) clearance. Enrollment is expected to take approximately 1-2 years. All subjects will be followed for 1 year post-operatively for a total study duration of approximately 3 years. Study follow-up visits will occur at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after surgery. Patients enrolled in this study are receiving a standard of care surgical procedure (with or
without VersaWrap) and therefore there is no increased risk of the surgical procedure when participating in the study. The study collects patient data, and therefore there is a risk data privacy loss. Patients will also receive remuneration for their participation.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Jagan Kandadai
2148422519
kandadai@musc.edu

Effect of a Camp-Based Upper Extremity Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy on Functional Mobility and Gross Motor Function in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

Date Added
July 15th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00145224
Researcher
Sally Morsy

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Keywords
Cerebral Palsey
Summary

This study will evaluate whether a 5-day, 6-hours-per-day therapy camp called Camp Hand to Hands can help children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy improve their walking ability, stair climbing, and gross motor function. During the camp, children will wear a resting hand splint covered by a soft puppet glove on their stronger arm to encourage use of the more affected arm while participating in fun, play-based activities such as obstacle courses and crafts. Participants will also wear a wrist-worn ActiGraph accelerometer during camp sessions to characterize movement and physical activity levels during therapy activities. The study team will conduct daily assessments of each child's walking endurance and stair navigation using the 2-Minute Walk Test (2MWT) and the Timed Up and Down Stairs (TuDS) test during the 5-day camp. Gross motor function will also be assessed before and after the camp using the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88) Dimensions D and E. The study seeks to determine whether this short CIMT program leads to improvements in mobility and gross motor function beyond the upper extremity.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sally Morsy
936-294-6224
morsy@musc.edu



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