Clinical trials: Knee Replacement
Osteoarthritis
Midvastus Versus Medial Parapatellar Approach for Minimally Invasive Total Knee Arthroplasty
The purpose of this study is to compare two different surgical approaches for total knee replacement surgery. The mini-midvastus approach involves cutting less of the thigh muscle (quadriceps) tendon than the classic approach…
- Trial name
- NCT01132378
- Testing
- Total knee arthroplasty
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Heekin Orthopedic Research Institute
Osteoarthritis, Intraoperative Bleeding
Weighted Versus Uniform Dose of Tranexamic Acid in Patients Undergoing Primary, Knee Arthroplasty
Hypotheses: Primary - A weighted dose of 20 mg/kg of tranexamic acid will be more efficacious than a single uniform dose of 1 gram in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) cases.
- Trial name
- NCT01651806
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid standard dose, Females Tranexamic Acid weighted dose, Females receiving a uniform dose of TA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Muscle Atrophy, Quality of Life
Mechanistic Approach to Preventing Atrophy and Restoring Function in Older Adults
As a function of the growing population of older adults, an estimated 3.48 million total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures will be performed annually in the U.S. by 2030.
- Trial name
- NCT02145949
- Testing
- Essential Amino Acids (EAA)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oregon
Knee Pain, Chronic Osteoarthritis
ROSA Robot Used in Total Knee Replacement Post Market Study
This is a prospective, multicenter clinical study designed to facilitate the collection and evaluation of workflow efficiency, patient pain and function, and adverse event data.
- Conditions
- Knee Pain, Chronic Osteoarthritis, Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Condyle, Moderate Varus, Valgus or Flexion Deformities
- Trial name
- NCT03969654
- Testing
- PERSONA Total Knee, Vanguard Total Knee, NexGen Total Knee
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 181 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
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
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Triathlon Tritanium Knee Outcomes Study
The success of the Triathlon Tritanium Knee will be determined by comparing the rate of absence of revision for aseptic loosening of the tibial baseplate at 2 years with the rates reported in the literature.
- Trial name
- NCT02155712
- Testing
- Triathlon Tritanium Knee, Triathlon Knee
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 680 people
- Sponsor
- Stryker Orthopaedics
Knee Osteoarthritis, Arthroplasty Complications
Pre vs Post Block in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
The purpose of this project is to determine if a change in patient reported pain, nausea and vomiting after total knee arthroplasty can be observed with the substitution of a post operative adductor canal block for a preoperative…
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis, Arthroplasty Complications, Postoperative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05974501
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Acetaminophen, Lyrica
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A Pilot Study of Biomarkers in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common and is a risk factor for postoperative complications, including respiratory and cardiac events and delirium.
- Trial name
- Cytokine OSA (NCT02325687)
- Testing
- Lumbar Puncture (Standard-of-Care)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Knee
Knee Kinematics for Subjects With Zimmer-Biomet Posterior Cruciate Retaining or Posterior Stabilizing Total Knee Arthroplasty
25 subjects implanted with a Zimmer-Biomet Posterior Cruciate Retaining (PCR) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and 25 subjects implanted with a Zimmer-Biomet Posterior Stabilizing (PS) TKA will be asked to perform stepping up and…
- Trial name
- PCR PS TKA (NCT04103515)
- Testing
- Zimmer-Biomet Posterior Cruciate Retaining total knee arthroplasty, Zimmer-Biomet Posterior Stabilizing total knee arthroplasty
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Venous Thrombosis
Tranexamic Acid and Blood Clots in Knee Surgery
This is an observational trial to estimate the incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in total knee replacement patients who received an intraoperative dose of tranexamic acid.
- Trial name
- NCT02867163
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement With Tourniquet or Aquamantys
The purpose of this study is to compare quadriceps muscle strength, pain, opioid consumption and patient function during the first three months after short-stay total knee replacement between patients treated with short-duration…
- Trial name
- NCT04016285
- Testing
- Aquamantys, Tourniquet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stephen Duncan
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Comparing Post-Op Narcotic Usage in Patients Receiving Periarticular Exparel vs. Standard Periarticular Joint Inj
This study seeks to determine whether a new sustained-release local anesthetic solution (Exparel - Liposomal Bupivacaine) injected into the soft tissues around the joint after surgery will decrease opioid consumption and adverse…
- Trial name
- NCT02682498
- Testing
- (Bupivacaine Liposome Injectable Suspension), Standard Preparation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Prosthetic Joint Infection of the Knee
Static vs. Articulating Antibiotic Spacer for Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty
The primary aim of the study is to compare two techniques for treatment of total knee infection: resection total knee arthroplasty with an articulating (motion in the joint) spacer and resection total knee arthroplasty with a…
- Trial name
- NCT02547129
- Testing
- Static Antibiotic Spacer Surgical Implant, Articulating Antibiotic Spacer Surgical Implant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Knee Arthroplasty
Zip Arthroplasty Patient Satisfaction Evaluation
This study is a prospective, randomized, single center, study to evaluate Zip Closure Device in subjects undergoing knee arthroplasty.
- Trial name
- ZAPS (NCT03178266)
- Testing
- Knee Arthroplasty
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ZipLine Medical Inc.
Complications; Arthroplasty, Knee Injuries
Ultrasound-guided Adductor Canal Block for Total Knee Replacement
Total knee arthroplasty is associated with intense early postoperative pain. Fast track recovery programs including early therapy protocols and early hospital discharge are being implemented at various hospitals.
- Trial name
- NCT02100579
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Preservative free normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Readiness to Discharge
Analgesia After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Peri-Articular Injection Versus Epidural + Femoral Nerve Blockade
There are 2 common ways to manage pain after total knee arthroplasty at our institution. Some patients receive an epidural analgesia, a femoral nerve block and pills for pain.
- Trial name
- PAI vs FNB (NCT01335542)
- Testing
- Peri-Articular Injection, Epidural Pathway (PCEA+FNB)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Postoperative Pain, Inflammation
Steroids in Total Knee Arthroplasty
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the use of two small doses of intravenous (IV) steroids around the time of knee replacement surgery decrease a patient's pain or use of pain medication.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Inflammation, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT02219581
- Testing
- Dexamethasone 10 mg, Dexamethasone 20 mg, Standard multimodal pain management regimen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas L Bradbury
Knee Arthroplasty, Total
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Following Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of manual lymphatic drainage to decrease the swelling of the knee after total knee replacement surgery
- Trial name
- NCT00711711
- Testing
- Manual lymphatic drainage, relaxation
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud
Osteo Arthritis Knee, Central Nervous System Sensitization
Pregabalin for Central Sensitization in TKA
The study purpose is to determine if giving pregabalin before and after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can improve pain and meaningful function after surgery in patients that have central sensitization (CS).
- Trial name
- NCT05460871
- Testing
- Pregabalin 75mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Osteo Arthritis Knee, Total Knee Arthroplasty
Comparing Surgical and Economical Parameters of Total Knee Replacement.
Randomized study comparing surgical and economic parameter of Total Knee Arthroplasty performed using two different specific surgical techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT03427047
- Testing
- MyKnee with single use Efficiency Instrument, Stryker Navigational with conventional metal instruments
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medacta USA