Active clinical trials for "Osteoarthritis"

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy in a group of patients who must follow the current procedure for treatment of artificial knee, compared with a group of patients who must undergo an 8-week weight loss program before surgery. 1 year after surgery the investigators will examine whether there are differences between the two groups' quality of life and functional capacity.

A commonly administered conservative non-pharmacological treatment for OA is exercise, with beneficial effects in terms of reduced pain and disability. While the link between exercise and reduced disability is mediated by e.g. increased muscle strength and endurance, the analgesic mechanisms related to exercise are unexplored. knee OA patients have both peripheral and central sensitization of pain mechanisms resulting in hyperalgesia. Thus, targeted pain treatment in these patients may focus on both peripheral and central mechanisms but it unknown if exercise affects either of these mechanisms. It is hypothesized that in knee OA patients exercise reduces the pain sensitivity

The purpose of this study is to verify the efficacy of an 8-week course of manualized Swedish massage for reducing pain and increasing function compared to light-touch bodywork, and usual care, in 222 adults with OA of the knee.

Osteoarthritis (OA) has a major impact on mobility, disability and loss of productivity of patients. Patients can become disabled early in life by OA. The Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) is concerned to publish guidelines with the respective levels of evidence on the various forms of treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee and hip.It is believed that an education program has a positive impact on quality of life of patients with OA. Changing the habits of those patients is imperative for clinical improvement. The investigators propose the creation of an educational program consisting of various health professionals so that we can educate the patients about OA disease, and their role in treatment. This program will be administered in a single day and reviewed/reinforced after an interval of time. Half the patients will be monitored monthly by phone when questions specific to each health area will be made to participants. This way we will evaluate the strength of the telephone follow-up. The investigators are going to create educational printed an audiovisual materials for patients, so the patients can access the information given in the theoretical course at home. Calculation of cost-effectiveness and presentation of data to the authorities.

The main objective of the study is the evaluation of the outcomes following treatment for TMC OA using a set of variables covering all OMERACT categories as well as the dimensions of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Secondary aims are the analysis of the determinants of patient satisfaction with the treatment result, the evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ), which has not yet been established in TMC OA patients, as well as the economic impact associated with TMC OA.

Assess the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of multiple doses of 10, 20, 30, and 40 mg of Hydrocodone Bitartrate Extended Release (HC-ER)capsules taken with food at steady state, in subjects with chronic, moderate to severe osteoarthritis (OA) pain.

This study aims to assess the long term (three years) ability of ASU (Avocado Soya unsaponifiable) to slow the decrease of radiographic JSW (Joint Space Width) in hip osteoarthritis (OA). This is a randomized, double blind, comparative, parallel group study versus placebo.

Oral and nasal steroids may enhance osteoporosis by suppressing bone formation. Intra-articular steroids may also suppress bone formation, however, the duration or relationship to a steroid dose has not been established. It is hypothesized that intra-articular steroids suppress bone formation transiently, returning to pretreatment levels within four weeks in subjects with osteoarthritis.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of the dietary supplement Natural Eggshell Membrane (NEM) for the treatment of joint and connective tissue discomfort, pain, and flexibility.

To assess the feasibility of using rhBMP-2/CPM in OWO as a surgical model for pharmacodynamic studies, with assessment of the following parameters: Injecting the desired volume of rhBMP-2/CPM within the defect Conducting longitudinal radiographic absorptiometry of the tibial defect in the presence of rhBMP-2/CPM.