Clinical trials: Knee
Knee Osteoarthritis, Hip Osteoarthritis
Use of Knotless Suture for Closure of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties
Barbed sutures offer several potential advantages in layered wound closure of hip and knee replacement surgeries. It use is gaining increased acceptance across many of the other surgical disciplines at this time.
- Trial name
- NCT00834483
- Testing
- Knotless suture for wound closure, Layered traditional wound closure (monocryl)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Prevalence of Sleep Apnea in Patients Presenting for Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery
The study hypothesis is that the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in patients presenting for total knee or total hip arthroplasty is higher than generally suspected.
- Trial name
- NCT00874822
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 216 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Is There an Alternative to Immediate Home Physical Therapy Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how different pre-operative therapeutic approaches affect quad strength and patient satisfaction after total knee replacements.
- Trial name
- NCT04060251
- Testing
- CyMedica e-vive™ System; CY-1000, iGetBetter telemedicine physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wolfgang Fitz, M.D.
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Efficacy and Safety of Single, Low-dose Dexamethasone in Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty
This study was conducted to determine the efficacy of an additional preemptive, single, low-dose dexamethasone in terms of incidence and severity of postoperative nausea/vomiting (PONV), pain level, and the safety in terms of…
- Trial name
- NCT01612702
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 291 people
- Sponsor
- Tae Kyun Kim
Training
Operant H-reflex Down-conditioning of Rectus Femoris in Post-stroke Stiff Knee Gait
The investigators performed a feasibility trial of operant conditioning of spinal reflex excitability on five healthy individuals and two post-stroke individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT05467774
- Testing
- Operant RF H-reflex conditioning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Total Knee Arthroplasty
The Effects of Dexamethasone on the Duration of Sciatic Nerve Blocks
Dexamethasone is a commonly used steroid. This medication has been used for many years by physicians for many different indications.
- Trial name
- NCT00616603
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Dexamethasone, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
C-Leg 3 and C-Leg 4 Study in Transfemoral Amputees
The aim of this post-market study is to confirm that the microprocessor controlled prosthetic knee components (C-Leg 3 and C-Leg 4) in comparison to mechanical knee joints can bring additional benefit to the users primarily on…
- Trial name
- NCT02765035
- Testing
- C-Leg 4, C-Leg 3
- Where
- 2 sites in Austria, Belgium
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Muscle Property, Alignment and Joint Loading in People With Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common chronic painful musculoskeletal condition among older adults. It poses great challenge to the health care system due to its inability to be cured.
- Trial name
- NCT03628508
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Hip
Improving Resilience and Longevity for Workers Through Exercise
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of an OA-specific aerobic and strengthening exercise program, delivered within the workplace, on mobility, pain, physical capacity, and resilience among workers with knee or hip…
- Trial name
- NCT03050320
- Testing
- Exercise, No Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Hip
Study to Determine the Safety and the Efficacy of Fasinumab Compared to Placebo and Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) for Treatment of Adults With Pain From Osteoarthritis of the Knee or Hip
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of fasinumab compared to placebo, when administered for up to 24 weeks in patients with pain due to osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip.
- Trial name
- FACT OA2 (NCT03304379)
- Testing
- Fasinumab, Diclofenac, Celecoxib
- Where
- 71 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,650 people
- Sponsor
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
A Four-Week Multicenter Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Gefapixant (AF-219/MK-7264) in Subjects With Osteoarthritis of the Knee
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of a single dose level of gefapixant (AF-219/MK-7264) in subjects with moderate to severe pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee compared with placebo after 4…
- Trial name
- NCT01554579
- Testing
- Gefapixant, Sugar Pill
- Where
- 34 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- Afferent Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
Knee Osteoarthritis
Geniculate Artery Embolization for Knee Osteoarthritis
The purpose of this study is to perform a prospective case series to determine efficacy of transcatheter arterial embolization in treating knee osteoarthritis related pain, improving functionality, and reducing opiate usage in…
- Trial name
- GAE (NCT04951479)
- Testing
- Gel-Bead embolization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Anish Ghodadra
Hip Fracture, Osteoarthritis
Effectiveness of Two Types of Treatment in Restoring Muscle After Hip or Knee Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of two postoperative interventions designed to preserve muscle protein after major hip or knee surgery.
- Conditions
- Hip Fracture, Osteoarthritis, Femur Head Necrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00393848
- Testing
- Essential amino acid supplement, Ketoconazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear, Knee Meniscus Tear
Adductor Canal Block Versus Femoral Block on Pain and Quadriceps Strength
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of a femoral nerve block vs. an adductor canal block on pain and quadriceps muscle strength for knee arthroscopy surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05190120
- Testing
- Femoral Nerve Block, Adductor Canal Nerve Block, preoperative Femoral Nerve Block using 20ml of 0.5% ropivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Knee Injuries
Optimized Loading Response by JOURNEY II BCS Knee Increases Daily Physical Activity and Functions
Smith \& Nephew's first edition of the Journey posterior stabilizing total knee arthroplasty was analyzed by the Center for Musculoskeletal Research in a past research study, and it was determined that subjects experienced more…
- Trial name
- NCT02335710
- Testing
- Journey II BCS TKA
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knee Injuries
Effect of Electromyographic Biofeedback on Quadriceps Neuromuscular Function in Patients With Quadriceps Inhibition
Muscle inhibition prevents optimal contraction of the quadriceps muscle due to changes in the nervous system after knee joint injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02095223
- Testing
- Electromyographic Biofeedback, Traditional Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Quality of Life
Yoga for Managing Knee Osteoarthritis in Older Women: a Feasibility Study
The study hypothesized that it is feasible and safe to use Hatha yoga in older women with knee osteoarthritis (OA), and practicing Hatha yoga regularly will help reduce pain and stiffness, enhance physical function, and improve…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Knee, Quality of Life, Poor Quality Sleep, Physical Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT01832155
- Testing
- Hatha yoga
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Triathlon® Posteriorly Stabilized (PS) Total Knee System - Outcomes Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes (range of motion, pain, function, radiographic stability, and health related quality of life) of patients receiving the Triathlon® Posterior Stabilized (PS) Total…
- Trial name
- NCT00957021
- Testing
- Triathlon® PS Total Knee System
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 409 people
- Sponsor
- Stryker Orthopaedics
Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
Tanezumab in Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Test the efficacy and safety of 3 doses in Osteoarthritis of the knee in patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00733902
- Testing
- tanezumab
- Where
- 82 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 697 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Combination of Peripheral Nerve Block and DepoDur in Total Knee Joint Replacement
The investigators hypothesize that patients who receive a femoral catheter with low dose epidural Depodur will experience comparable or superior pain relief than those who receive both femoral and sciatic catheters.
- Trial name
- NCT00895531
- Testing
- Depodur, sciatic nerve block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
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