Clinical trials: Knee Arthropathy
Knee Arthropathy, Allergic Reaction
Nickel Sensitivity
The purpose of this study is to compare clinical outcomes of patients with self reported nickel sensitivity undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with conventional, standard-of-care vs nickel-free implants.
- Trial name
- NCT04058743
- Testing
- TKA with nickel free components, TKA with standard cobalt chromium components
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Knee Arthropathy, Hip Arthropathy
Preoperative Acupuncture for Total Knee or Hip Arthroplasty
Open-label, randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of preoperative acupuncture on preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain for high-anxiety patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty.
- Conditions
- Knee Arthropathy, Hip Arthropathy, Anxiety
- Trial name
- (Acupuncture) (NCT06099223)
- Testing
- Acupuncture needles
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hartford Hospital
Knee Arthropathy
Adductor Canal Block With Periarticular Injection and IPACK (ACB/PAI/IPACK) Versus Periarticular Injection (PAI)
A comparison of two pain control methods - the combination of Adductor Canal Block (ACB)/Periarticular Injection (PAI)/Infiltration of the interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (IPACK)…
- Trial name
- IPACK (NCT03094663)
- Testing
- Bupivacaine with epinephrine, Methylprednisolone, Cefazolin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Opioid Use, Arthropathy of Knee
RelieVRx for Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) for the Reduction of Acute Postoperative Pain and Opioid Use
This is a single-center, prospective, randomized, controlled study of the appliedVR RelieVRx headset in subjects undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA).
- Conditions
- Opioid Use, Arthropathy of Knee, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT04010266
- Testing
- RelieVRx headset, multi-modality pain management
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- AppliedVR Inc.
Arthropathy of Hip, Arthropathy of Knee
Evaluation of the Duration of Bupivacaine Spinal Block in Orthopedic Procedures With and Without Epinephrine Wash
Bupivacaine spinal is commonly performed as the primary anesthetic for orthopedic procedures. In some cases the duration of the block is inadequate. An epinephrine wash is sometimes performed to prolong the duration of the block.
- Trial name
- NCT02619409
- Testing
- Bupivacaine Only, EPI25, EPI50 group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 Knee
Adductor Canal Block Versus Femoral Nerve Block for Total Knee Arthroplasty
Peripheral nerve blocks catheters of the femoral nerve have long been used for perioperative analgesia in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). These blocks provide effective analgesia and patient satisfaction for surgical pain relief.
- Trial name
- NCT03133481
- Testing
- Adductor Canal Nerve Block, Femoral Nerve Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Arthropathy of Knee
Scorpio® Cruciate Retaining (CR) Outcomes Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the design and functional performance of the Scorpio® Cruciate Retaining (CR) Total Knee System.
- Trial name
- NCT00965146
- Testing
- Scorpio® CR Total Knee System
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 215 people
- Sponsor
- Stryker Orthopaedics
Arthropathy of Knee Joint
Regional Prophylactic Vancomycin in Revision 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 preventing infection than the current standard dose…
- Trial name
- VIDACARE (NCT02020031)
- Testing
- Vancomycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic