Active clinical trials for "Osteoarthritis"

The purpose of this study was to assess the magnitude and duration of pain relief of a single IA injection of 2 doses (16 and 32 mg) of FX006, an extended-release formulation of TCA, relative to normal saline (placebo control).

The investigators have learned that knee replacement patients are not more physically active after surgery. This is true even though their pain is less compared to before surgery. This low level of physical activity is not healthy. It can increase the chances of weight gain, which can create other issues. It can also lessen physical function. Some studies have looked at physical activity feedback systems to increase how active people are. Studies have investigated face to face patient group meetings for this,too. These systems and meetings can increase physical activity. The investigators will study the effects of a physical activity monitors with group meetings after knee replacement. The investigators hypothesize that physical activity levels and physical function will increase. The investigators goal is to help knee replacement patients lead healthier lives and maintain or enhance their physical function.

This is a phase 2, multicenter, randomized, double blind (with dose), placebo controlled, parallel group, proof of concept, and dose range finding study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and PK of X0002 spray in adult subjects with clinically symptomatic mild to moderate OA of the knee. Objectives of the study: To evaluate the efficacy of X0002 spray compared to placebo for relief of knee pain in subjects with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee; To assess the safety and tolerability of multiple doses of X0002 when administered as a topical spray.

The overall goal of this study is to determine the effects of intraoperative tourniquet use during total knee arthroplasty (TKA), compared to TKA without the use of a tourniquet (NOTQT), for strength and functional recovery following simultaneous bilateral TKA. During the procedure, each patient will receive tourniquet-assisted TKA (TQT) on one lower extremity while the contralateral lower extremity undergoes TKA without the use of a tourniquet (NOTQT), except for briefly during component cementation. Tourniquets are commonly used in TKA to improve visualization of the surgical field and limit blood loss. However, studies suggest that tourniquet use may be associated with higher rates of medical complications and poor functional outcomes, including increased swelling, decreased muscle strength and altered neuromuscular activity. We will measure strength, voluntary muscle activation, and other functional outcomes for each lower extremity at 4 time points (preop; inpatient (24-72 hrs after surgery); 3 weeks; and 3 months following TKA). We hypothesize that lower extremities in the NOTQT group will demonstrate improved strength and performance when compared to lower extremities in the TQT group.

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma versus hyaluronic acid intra-articular injections for the treatment of osteoarthritis of knee joint. The hypothesis is that PRP intra-articular injection is comparable or even better than hyaluronic acid injection.

The purpose of this study is to confirm the efficacy and safety of 800 mg Chondroitin 4&6 sulfate (Condrosulf) vs placebo once a day for 6 months in the symptomatic treatment of knee osteoarthritis. A third group, Celecoxib 200 mg (Celebrex) once a day, will be used as active comparator.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether liposomal bupivacaine is effective in the management of pain following total joint arthroplasty, as compared to standard of care analgesia.

The aim of the proposed study is to analyze the effect of the incorporation of phototherapy into a therapeutic exercise program on pain, functional capacity, range of motion, muscle strength in individuals with osteoarthritis of the knees. The participants will be allocated to different groups through a randomization process using opaque envelopes containing cards stipulating one of the three following groups: Group A (exercise protocol); Group B (exercise protocol + phototherapy protocol); and Group C (exercise protocol + placebo phototherapy protocol). Phototherapy will be performed on the knees diagnosed with osteoarthritis.

There is a high prevalence of falls in those with knee osteoarthritis (OA) compared to healthy older adults. Balance is a key element of function that allows individuals to maintain posture and respond to perturbations, and poor balance control, a risk factor for falls, has been noted in those with knee OA. There is a lack of research guiding treatment for balance deficits in knee OA, with interventions aimed at improving balance deficits in those with knee OA having mixed results. Targeted dynamic balance interventions in other patient populations have been shown to significantly improve dynamic balance control and physical function. If results similar to such populations can be achieved, such a program may produce a significant reduction in functional disability in the knee OA population and improve quality of life. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of a 10-week targeted dynamic balance intervention on dynamic balance and physical function in people with knee OA. This will be a randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Complementary and alternative medicine has been employed over thousands of years to relieve knee Osteoarthritis (OA) pain. Xinfeng Capsule, a patent Chinese herbal medicine, has been used in the treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) Some studies involving animal subjects may explored its mechanism. However, presently, there is a lack of large-sample, multicenter, randomized, controlled trials to evaluate the effects of Xinfeng Capsule treated for KOA. Therefore, the investigators designed a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicenter trial to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Xinfeng Capsule in the treatment of KOA.