Research Initiatives 2001/2002

“A Comprehensive Approach to Manage Concussion in High School and Collegiate Athletes Utilizing IMPACT” 

Investigators:                        Carl C. Berasi, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

                                                Michael B. Cannone, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

                                                Timothy P. Duffey, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

                                                Mark E. Gittins, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

                                                Francis J. O’Donnell, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

                                                Scott M. Otis, MD, OrthoNeuro Foundation

Sponsor:                               OrthoNeuro Foundation

Status:                                   Ongoing

“Drug and Non-Drug Treatment of Severe Migraines” 

Principal Investigator:         Ken Holroyd, PhD, Ohio University

Co-Investigator(s):              Francis J. O’Donnell, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

                                                Connie Cottrell, PhD, Ohio University

Sponsor:                               National Institute for Health (NIH)

Status:                                   Ongoing

“Home-Based Behavioral Treatment of Migraines in Adolescents: A Pilot Study” 

Principal Investigator:         Ken Holroyd, PhD, Ohio University

Co-Investigator(s):              Francis J. O’Donnell, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

                                                Connie Cottrell, PhD, Ohio University

Sponsor:                               National Institute for Health (NIH)

Status:                                   Ongoing

“A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Groups, Outpatient Study to Examine the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Rizatriptan 5 mg P.O. for the Acute Treatment of Migraine in Adolescents” 

Principal Investigator:         Francis J. O’Donnell, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

Co-Investigator:                   Connie Cottrell, PhD, Ohio University

Sponsor:                               Merck

Status:                                   Ongoing

“A Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Groups, Outpatient Study to Examine the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Rofecoxib 50 mg and Concomitant Administration of Rofecoxib 50 mg Plus Rizatriptan 10 mg for the Acute Treatment of Migraine” 

Principal Investigator:         Francis J. O’Donnell, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

Co-Investigator:                   Connie Cottrell, PhD, Ohio University

Sponsor:                               Merck

Status:                                   Start – Summer, 2001

“A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Evaluation of Sumatriptan 50mg and 100mg Tablets Administered During the Mild Pain Phase of a Menstrually-Associated Migraine Attack”

Principal Investigator:         Francis J. O’Donnell, DO

Co-Investigator:                   Connie Cottrell, PhD

Sponsor:                               Glaxo SmithKline

Status:                                   Start – Summer, 2001

“Mechanical Testing of Demineralized Femoral/Fibular Rings” 

Principal Investigator:         Alan S. Litsky, MD, ScD

Co-Investigator:                   Daryl R. Sybert, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

Sponsor:                               OSU/OrthoNeuro Foundation

Status:                                   Ongoing

“Cervical Fusion with Instrumentation, Prospective, Randomized, Controlled DOC without Locking and Auto”

Principal Investigator:         Daryl R. Sybert, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

Co-Investigator:                   Donnie Miller, PA-C, OrthoNeuro Foundation

Sponsor:                               Depuy Acromed

Status:                                   Ongoing

“PLIF versus TLIF, 1-2 Levels, VSP Fixation, Auto: A Clinical Outcome Comparison”

Principal Investigator:         Daryl R. Sybert, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

Co-Investigator:                   Donnie Miller, PA-C, OrthoNeuro Foundation

Sponsor:                                              

Status:                                   Ongoing

“Betadine Irrigation in Spinal Surgery, Mic/Histo-Compatibility of Dilute Betadine, A Basic Science Study”

Principal Investigator:         Daryl R. Sybert, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

Co-Investigator(s):              Don Rohl, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

                                                Donnie Miller, PA-C, OrthoNeuro Foundation

Sponsor:                                              

Status:                                   Ongoing

“Thoracic Pedicle Screws in Spinal Trauma: A Prospective Study of Risks and Complications”

Principal Investigator:         Daryl R. Sybert, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

Co-Investigator(s):              Don Rohl, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

                                                Donnie Miller, PA-C, OrthoNeuro Foundation

Sponsor:

Status:                                   Ongoing

“Pre-Emptive Intrathecal Morphine Analgesia, A Prospective, Randomized Study for Spinal Fusion with Instrumentation”

Principal Investigator:         Daryl R. Sybert, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

Co-Investigator(s):              Donnie Miller, PA-C, OrthoNeuro Foundation

                                                Tom Reilly MD, Ohio State University

Sponsor:

Status:                                   Ongoing

“Joint Vibration Analysis”

Principal Investigator:         Mark E. Gittins, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

                                                Carl C. Berasi, DO, OrthoNeuro Foundation

Sponsor:

Status:                                   Presentation at ISAKOS

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