Active clinical trials for "Osteoarthritis"

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been used as an alternative to non-operative treatments for increasing the rate of cure in bone and soft-tissue regeneration, although there are very few clinical studies regarding the treatment of articular cartilage damage. Therefore, our study proposes non-surgical intervention for patients with articular cartilage damage and who are experiencing knee pain caused by this damage. This study was conducted as a single medical center. It was an uncontrolled, prospective clinical trial, and the study subjects included 44 patients who were suffering from early osteoarthritis and degenerative chondropathy; they were between 18 and 65 years of age and were included in the study irregardless their sex. PRP was injected twice intraarticulary within an interval of four weeks. The pain scores and functional scores were compared two months, four months, and six months following the second injection was completed, using the VAS, the Lysholm knee scale, and the Cincinnati knee rating system.

The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of joint effusion on proprioceptive status in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Pain management is a priority for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system, and knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a main cause of chronic pain. Veterans who receive care within the VA health care system have higher rates and more severe OA than both the general population of adults and veterans who receive health care elsewhere. Physical therapy (PT) is a primary part of treatment for knee OA, but in the VA health care system PT appointments are a limited resource, and veterans often do not receive enough visits to promote long-term improvements in pain and physical function. New models of delivery, such as the group-based approach examined in this study, are needed to expand PT services in a cost-effective manner.

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.

This study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Kreiger/Kunz method of Therapeutic Touch on function, pain perception and quality of life in persons with Osteoarthritis in the knee.

Extracts of chicory root have anti-inflammatory properties in vitro and in animal models of arthritis. The primary objective of this investigator-initiated, Phase 1, placebo-controlled, double blind, dose-escalating trial is to determine the safety and tolerability of a proprietary bioactive extract of chicory root in patients with osteoarthritis (OA). Secondary objectives are to assess effects on the signs and symptoms of this disorder. Individuals greater than 50 years of age with OA of the hip or knee will be eligible for trial entry.

Hylan G-F 20 (Synvisc) is an FDA-approved hyaluronate derivative used to treat knee osteoarthritis (OA). Animal studies have shown that Synvisc can have favorable effects on cartilage when injected into joints. This study attempts to evaluate the effects of Synvisc when injected into knees of patients with knee OA by means of a specialized MRI technology (dGEMRIC).

This pilot study will test the testing and exercise training protocols for a larger study that is in the desing phase and may be modified based on the findings of this study. Two exercise groups will be compared; one is a stadard treatment group using leg strength exercises that are commonly employed in therapy clinics. The other group will do balance and agility type exercises, but no specific strength exercises. These "KBA" exercises are increasingly common in therapy clinics, but very little research has been conducted on their effectiveness in treating knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Participants in this study will complete three short paper and pencil tests at the beginning and end of the study (8 weeks of exercise) as well as a leg strength test, a leg endurance test, two short walking tests, and a stair climb/descend test. One of the paper and pencil tests will be taken every two weeks in an effort to see how quickly changes to symptoms might occur. The exercise programs will be conducted 3 afternoons per week (Mon-Wed-Fri) and will be lead by an ACSM certified instructor.

The aim of this study was to provide essential pilot data on the feasibility of conducting n-of-1 trials within secondary care within the UK, notably to: test the process of recruitment and design aspects of such trials; assess the acceptability of this research method to patients, explore the experiences of patients involved; determine the most appropriate treatment for individual patients.

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy of interventions to improve understanding of knee replacement risks, benefits, and expected outcomes among AA primary care patients, increase willingness to consider knee replacement among AA primary care patients, and increase primary care referral rates for surgical consideration for AA patients who meet the indications for knee replacement.