The St. Charles Center for Orthopedics & Neurosurgery is committed to ongoing research and development in the fields of orthopedic, neurosurgical and rehabilitation care. The physicians at St. Charles are currently involved in the use and/or development of cutting-edge technology and procedures. In order to advance medical knowledge and practice, St. Charles participates in a variety of device registries and device clinical trials. In addition, our own physicians often have novel ideas about new treatments that may improve outcomes for our patients. The Center facilitates the development of these ideas into research projects by coordinating studies and identifying potential funding sources. Research findings are reported through publications and presentations to other physicians, health care professionals and patients with the goal of improving patient care.
Clinical trials
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines a clinical trial as research study in human volunteers to answer specific health questions. At the St. Charles Center for Orthopedics & Neurosurgery, the majority of our studies are interventional as we test new treatments and devices under controlled environments to determine if the intervention is safe and effective. Participants in clinical trials often gain access to new treatments before they are widely available and help others by advancing medical research. If you are interested in participating in a research study or curious about the St. Charles Center’s clinical trials, below is a list of procedures and conditions that we study.
Clinical research study for patients with frozen shoulder
Principal investigators: James Verheyden, M.D., Tim Bollom, M.D., James Nelson, M.D.
Ascension MCP finger implant post-approval study
PyroCarbon Metacarpophalangeal Joint Prosthesis. Clinical Study Protocol #CP-MCP-002 Principal investigator: James Verheyden, M.D.
Sapphire WW
Stenting and Angioplasty with Protection In Patients at High-risk for Endarterectomy SAPPHIRE WW – P06-3603 Principal investigator: Raymond Tien, M.D.
Cordis enterprise
Vascular Reconstruction Device and Delivery System Principal investigator: Raymond Tien, M.D.
Neuroform
Neuroform Microdelivery Stent System, Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) Principal investigator: Raymond Tien, M.D.
Onyx
HD500 Liquid Embolic System Principal investigator: Raymond Tien, M.D.
Wingspan stent system
with Gateway PTA Balloon Catheter, HUD #03-0101 Principal investigator: Raymond Tien, M.D.
Jump test
Comparison of Single leg Squat Test to Jump Test as a Predictor for Risk of Lower Extremity Injury in Older Children and Adolescents Principal investigator: Viviane Ugalde, M.D. Contact our center for more information: (541) 330-8653 or Email us here.
