Clinical trials: Knee Cap
Total Knee Replacement
Patellar Resurfacing Versus Patellar Retention in Total Knee Arthroplasty - A Randomized Clinical Trial
Background: Despite the excellent results of total knee replacement, also known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA) there is persistent controversy over whether or not to replace the surface of the kneecap.
- Trial name
- PROFIX (NCT01500252)
- Testing
- Patellar Replacement Prosthesis, Profix TKR with Patellar Retention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Total Knee Replacement
Evaluation of Patellar Crepitus Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Analyze clinical data for a group of subjects implanted with a new surgical device designed to reduce the incidence of patellar crepitus following PCL-substituting TKA and compare that to a control group of subjects implanted…
- Trial name
- NCT01340144
- Volunteers
- 1,250 people
- Sponsor
- Colorado Joint Replacement
Patellar Tendinitis
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Patellar Tendinopathy
The overall goal of this research is to find an effective treatment for patellar tendinopathy (PT). To achieve this, we will conduct a double-blinded randomized controlled trial to investigate if platelet-rich plasma is effective…
- Trial name
- PRP (NCT03136965)
- Testing
- PRP, Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
ATTUNE Cementless FB Tibial Base Clinical Study
This is a prospective, multi-center, non-randomized, single arm observational study. The primary objective of this clinical investigation is to evaluate functional responder rates with an objective performance criteria (OPC) of…
- Trial name
- NCT04630262
- Testing
- ATTUNE Cementless CR Fixed Bearing, ATTUNE Cementless PS Fixed Bearing
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- DePuy Orthopaedics
Chondromalacia Patella, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Randomized Evaluation of the Efficacy of Synvisc-One® for the Treatment of Patellofemoral Chondromalacia
The purpose of this study is to determine how safe a knee injection called Synvisc-One® is in patients with a condition called chondromalacia patella and how well in works in treating the condition.
- Trial name
- NCT01771952
- Testing
- Synvisc-One™
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
ACL Tear
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The study is a prospective randomized control trial consisting of subjects requiring ACL reconstruction with BTB autograft. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups following their inclusion in the study.
- Trial name
- NCT04484961
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction (BFR)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Post Operative Pain
The Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) on Post Operative Pain in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The purpose of this research study is to investigate whether or not platelet rich plasma (PRP) may help to improve tendon healing and decrease post operative pain in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)…
- Trial name
- NCT01765712
- Testing
- Anterior Cruciate ligament reconstruction bone patellar tendon bone autograft, Platelet Rich Plasma
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brian Walters
Osteoarthritis
Study of Diclofenac Capsules to Treat Osteoarthritis Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Diclofenac [Test] Capsules are safe and effective for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain of the hip or knee.
- Trial name
- NCT01461369
- Testing
- Diclofenac
- Where
- 40 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 305 people
- Sponsor
- Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Osteoarthritis, Chronic Pain
A Study of Embeda (Kadian NT, ALO-01) in Subjects With Pain Due to Osteoarthritis of the Hip or Knee
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Kadian NT (ALO-01) compared with placebo for treating moderate to severe chronic pain over a 12 week period.
- Trial name
- NCT00420992
- Testing
- ALO-01 (Morphine Sulfate Plus Naltrexone Hydrochloride Extended Release)
- Where
- 81 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 547 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Osteoarthritis
Open-Label Study of Diclofenac Capsules to Treat Osteoarthritis Pain
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of Diclofenac [Test] Capsules for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain of the knee or hip.
- Trial name
- NCT01510912
- Testing
- Diclofenac
- Where
- 40 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 602 people
- Sponsor
- Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Passiv Continuous Patella Mobilisation
Clinical Study to Assess the Effectiveness of the Device Patello
The device "Patello" was designed to passively mobilize the Patella in cranial-caudal direction. Its application field lays in the rehabilitation of any knee pathology where knee range of motion may be restricted due to the…
- Trial name
- Patello (NCT03512652)
- Testing
- Patello
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Stereo Radiography of TKA Patella Mechanics
The overall purpose is to compare the kinematics and mechanics of medialized dome and anatomic resurfacing through measurement and simulation, and to correlate these findings with patient satisfaction and performance.
- Trial name
- NCT02532933
- Testing
- DePuy Synthes Attune PS RP
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Denver
Patella Dislocation, Patella Dislocation Recurrent
INDividualised EXercise for Kneecap Dislocations
This study is a feasibility study. It will assess areas of uncertainty relating to the implementation of an individualised exercise programme for patients with a recent kneecap dislocation.
- Trial name
- INDEX-KD (NCT03798483)
- Testing
- Individualised exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- City, University of London
Patellar (or Kneecap) Instability and Mal-alignment
CT Analysis of the Patellofemoral Joint in Patients Having Knee Surgery
The primary hypothesis is that measures of patellofemoral alignment obtained from the investigational cone beam CT scanner will be reduced, but still correlated to those obtained from the conventional CT scan.
- Trial name
- PF (NCT02257099)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
ACL
The Effect of Bone-void Filler on Anterior Knee Pain Following ACL Reconstruction
One of the common complaints after ACLR with BPTB autograft anterior knee pain. It is thought that this may be due to harvesting the patellar tendon for graft use.
- Trial name
- NCT04533880
- Testing
- DBM, Calcium phosphate cement, Autologous bone graft
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Patellar Tendinopathy
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Patients With Patellar Tendinopathy on Its Micromorphology
This work is designed as a prospective cohort study, in which the effects of low-energy focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in patients with Patellar tendinopathy (PT) will be monitored on its micromorphology.
- Trial name
- NCT06102421
- Testing
- BTL-6000 FSWT
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Motol
Osteoarthritis
Study of Meloxicam Capsules to Treat Osteoarthritis Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Meloxicam [Test] Capsules are safe and effective for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain of the knee or hip.
- Trial name
- NCT01787188
- Testing
- Meloxicam Test Capsules
- Where
- 40 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 403 people
- Sponsor
- Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC