Active clinical trials for "Osteoarthritis"

Indroduction: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful condition causing disability, weakness and poor quality of live. The results are very consistent about the benefits of laser and exercises to improve pain and function in subjects with knee osteoarthritis Objectives: To investigate the effects of Low Power Laser (LBP) associated with exercise in pain, function, range of motion, muscle strength and quality of life of patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: Forty patients of both sexes aged between 50 and 75 years with knee osteoarthritis (grade 2-4) were randomized into two groups: Laser-LBP-active dose of 3J more exercises and Group Placebo-LBP- placebo and exercise. Were evaluated for pain, function, range of motion, muscle strength and quality of life on three occasions: before starting treatment (evaluation 1), 3 weeks after laser application (evaluation 2) and 8 weeks after completion of exercise (evaluation 3). There were 33 physical therapy sessions three times a week, on March 1 and the laser was applied in the other, only the exercises.

The benefit of using platelet rich plasma (PRP) in cartilage injuries, and specifically in degenerative ones, has not been assessed yet. Current studies on the PRP healing or repairing effect on knee cartilage degenerative injuries are not conclusive to establish a standard of behavior, although PRP has shown to improve joint functionality and reduce pain. Hypothesis: PRP intra-articular injections in osteoarthritic knees reduces pain and leads to a more effective and lasting functional recovering than corticosteroid intra-articular injections.

The main objective is the comparison of three different dosage regimens of hyaluronic acid in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of FX005 for the treatment of pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.

The aim of this study is to compare three combinations of preparations in a comparative trial program on rosehip powder for knee OA. The trial is a comparative, 12-week, randomized, double-blind, active-controlled trial, designed to determine the comparative efficacy and safety of these preparations in patients with pain from knee OA.

The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical equivalence and safety of the Test formulation of diclofenac sodium topical gel 1% (Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) compared to the marketed formulation Voltaren® Gel (diclofenac sodium topical gel) 1% (Novartis) in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. The efficacy of both the Test and Reference formulations will also be compared to the Placebo gel to determine Superiority.

The purpose of this study is to see the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee. The investigators hypothesize that there will be a decrease in pain levels with active stimulation, when compared to sham stimulation. Before, during and after stimulation, the investigators will measure and assess changes intracranial blood flow with transcranial ultrasound.

This trial is planed to study if allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells would be safe and beneficial in osteoarthritis of knee joint. This is a double blind study. Different doses of stem cells will be used in this study.

Medical condition under investigation: Osteoarthritis of the hip or knee Number of patients planned: 480 adult patients Main objective: To evaluate and compare the tolerability profile of Dexibuprofen Gebro 400 mg powder for oral suspension compared to Ibuprofen 400 mg in patients with painful osteoarthritis of the hip or knee Secondary objectives: To compare the overall efficacy of Dexibuprofen Gebro 400 mg powder for oral suspension compared to Ibuprofen 400 mg in patients suffering from different complaints due to painful osteoarthritis of the hip or knee

The purpose of this exploratory randomised trial is to study the effect of pulsatile cupping in osteoarthritis of the knee compared to waiting list control.