Clinical trials: Arthropathy
Mastectomy, Upper Limb Amputation Below Elbow
Cryoanalgesia to Prevent Acute and Chronic Pain Following Surgery: A Randomized, Double-Masked, Sham-Controlled Study
The ultimate objective of the proposed line of research is to determine if cryoanalgesia is an effective adjunctive treatment for pain in the period immediately following various painful surgical procedures; and, if this…
- Conditions
- Mastectomy, Upper Limb Amputation Below Elbow, Upper Limb Amputation Above Elbow, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee
- Trial name
- NCT03578237
- Testing
- Cryoneurolysis (active)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Hip Arthropathy
Periarticular Injection Versus Peripheral Nerve Block in Total Hip Arthroplasty
This study will assess if preoperative quadratus lumborum block (QLB)/lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block (LFCNB) with ropivacaine and glucocorticoids provide more effective analgesia than periarticular injection (PAI) with the…
- Trial name
- NCT03977454
- Testing
- Nerve Block, Periarticular Injection (PAI), Ropivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Acute Pain, Arthropathy of Knee
NSS-2-BRIDGE Study for Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasties, Bariatric, and Kidney Transplant Surgeries
The current opioid epidemic has led to a renewed interest in exploring non-pharmacological techniques to treat post-operative pain.
- Conditions
- Acute Pain, Arthropathy of Knee, Arthropathy of Hip, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT03834142
- Testing
- NSS-2 Bridge
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jacques E. Chelly
Joint Disease, Arthropathy
A Study Investigating the Efficacy of Various Wound Closure Devices in Reducing Postoperative Wound Complications
A single-center, phase IV, randomized, prospective study investigating the efficacy of various wound closure devices in reducing postoperative wound complications.
- Trial name
- NCT03134209
- Testing
- Zipper surgical skin closure, Monocryl + Dermabond, Polyester mesh + Dermabond
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Diabetic Neuropathic Arthropathy
Efficacy of Teriparatide in Diabetic Inactive Charcot Neuroarthropathy of Foot
Diabetic foot represents a major medical , social and economic problem worldwide. Charcot's neuroarthropathy, being a common cause of diabetic foot, has been an intriguing topic of research for endocrinologists, podiatrists and…
- Trial name
- NCT02023411
- Testing
- Teriparatide
- Where
- 2 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Arthropathy Shoulder
Liposomal Bupivacaine Interscalene Nerve Block in Shoulder Arthroplasty
The objective of this study is to determine if peripheral nerve block with liposomal bupivacaine in combination with standard bupivacaine will prolong the duration of block, improve pain scores, and decrease opioid utilization in…
- Trial name
- NCT03663283
- Testing
- Liposomal Bupivacaine, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Arthropathy of Hip Joint, Osteoarthritis, Hip
Opioid Free and Therapy Minimized Advantages Using HANA Table for Total Hip Arthroplasty
To prove that anterior approach total hip arthroplasty using the HANA table can be performed with little, if any, need for opioids using a combination of education, optimized pre op and post op pain protocols and optimized…
- Trial name
- NCT03790306
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, NY
Arthropathy of Hip, Arthropathy of Knee
Tranexamic Acid Dosing for Total Joint Arthroplasty
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of increasing doses of tranexamic acid (TXA) on limiting blood loss during total knee and total hip arthroplasty as defined by a change in hemoglobin from pre-operative…
- Trial name
- NCT02584725
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Shoulder Arthropathy Associated With Other Conditions, Shoulder Arthritis
Microcurrent Dressing to Treat Infections, Before, During and After Surgery
Deep periprosthetic infection following total joint arthroplasty is a major complication. Although it only occurs in a small percentage of patients (~1%), it results in substantial morbidity and a decline in functional outcome.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Arthropathy Associated With Other Conditions, Shoulder Arthritis, Shoulder Osteoarthritis, Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03156543
- Testing
- Jumpstart Dressing, Standard Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Hemophilia, Hemophilic Arthropathy
Platelet-Rich Plasma Intra-Articular Injection in Treating Hemophilic Arthropathy
Severe hemophilia is characterized by frequent and lifelong bleeding, with more than 60% of bleeds occurring into joints . Repeated joint bleeding leads to chronic synovitis, cartilage damage and bony destruction.
- Trial name
- NCT02601170
- Testing
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Intra-Articular Injection, Hyaluronic Acid Viscosupplementation
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
Arthropathy of Knee Joint
Opioid-free Accelerated Recovery Total Knee Arthroplasty
To prove that total knee arthroplasty can be performed with little, if any need for opioids by using a combination of patient education, optimized pre-op and post-op pain and recovery protocols.
- Trial name
- NCT03647709
- Testing
- opioids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, NY
Osteoarthritis, Hip Arthropathy
Topical Tranexamic Acid (TXA) in Joint Arthroplasty
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of topical tranexamic acid (TXA) in decreasing blood loss following both shoulder arthroplasty and primary total hip arthroplasty.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Hip Arthropathy, Shoulder Arthropathy
- Trial name
- NCT01937559
- Testing
- Tranexamic acid (TXA), Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- The Hawkins Foundation
Osteoarthritis, Arthropathy
Liposomal Bupivacaine for Pain Control After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
This study will compare interscalene nerve block versus liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) for pain control after total shoulder replacements.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Arthropathy, Shoulder Pain, Closed Fracture Proximal Humerus, Four Part
- Trial name
- NCT02762071
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Interscalene Nerve Block
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Arthropathy of Knee Joint
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) for Improving Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
The current standard for rehabilitation after TKA consists of guided exercise therapy for up to 12 weeks after surgery. This includes inpatient, home, and outpatient therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03044028
- Testing
- CyMedica Orthopedics QB1 e-vive™ system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Arthropathy of Knee Joint
Regional Prophylactic Vancomycin With Restricted Tourniquet Time in Primary Total Knee Replacement
The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not giving a lower dose of antibiotics (Vancomycin) in the area where it is needed (the knee joint) is more effective at obtaining adequate tissue levels of the antibiotic than…
- Trial name
- NCT03506347
- Testing
- Vancomycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Shoulder Arthropathy Associated With Other Conditions
Preoperative Jumpstart for Decolonization of P. Acnes
The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative treatment with a novel, wireless, low-level microcurrent-generating antimicrobial device (brand name: JumpStart) in preventing the spread of Propionibacterium…
- Trial name
- NCT03466658
- Testing
- JumpStart Antimicrobial Wound Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Arthropathy of Knee
Economic and Functional Impact of Peri-Operative Bracing for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
While bracing has been shown to be beneficial for patients with osteoarthritis (OA) in terms of function and strength, whether these unloader braces are also similarly beneficial after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery needs…
- Trial name
- NCT03260699
- Testing
- OCSI Rehabilitator brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Arthropathy of Hip
Does Deep Neuromuscular Blockade Improve Operating Conditions During Total Hip Replacements?
During many surgeries, increased muscle tension makes it harder for the surgeon to expose the site of surgery and work within the incision.
- Trial name
- NCT03219294
- Testing
- Vecuronium 0.1 mg/kg, Vecuronium 0.2mg/kg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Craig Curry
Arthropathy of Knee Joint
Improving Function After Knee Arthroplasty With Weight-Bearing Biofeedback
The purpose of this study is to determine if rehabilitation using weight-bearing biofeedback training following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is more effective than standard rehabilitation methods in promoting weight-bearing…
- Trial name
- RELOAD (NCT01333189)
- Testing
- Weight-bearing biofeedback exercise, Standard of care exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Arthropathy of Hip
Compare Epidural vs. Lumbar Plexus Analgesia After Hip Arthroplasty
The goal of this retrospective chart review is to evaluate if the implementation of lumbar plexus block placement for postoperative pain have improved conditions in the postoperative period for patients undergoing total hip…
- Trial name
- NCT02493621
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina