Spinal Anesthesia Versus Combined Sciatic-femoral Nerve Block for Outpatient Knee Arthroscopy
Knee ArthritisThe aim of the study is to compare the time of home discharge in day-case patients receiving either a spinal anesthesia or a combined sciatic-femoral nerve block for knee arthroscopy
Preference Methotrexate (MTX) Pre-filled Syringe Versus Pre-filled Pen in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)...
Rheumatoid ArthritisThe primary objective of this study is to assess the number of patients preferring the methotrexate pre-filled pen to the methotrexate pre-filled syringe after 6 weeks of treatment based on a questionnaire
Efficacy and Safety of Subcutaneous Abatacept in Adults With Active Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic ArthritisThe purpose of this study is to compare subcutaneous Abatacept to placebo in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis
A Randomized, Study to Evaluate the Iovera° Device in Treating Pain Associated With Total Knee Arthroplasty...
Arthritis of the KneeThis study will evaluate the iovera° device in treating pain associated with total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study will also assess if overall pain medication is reduced following TKA and will investigate the relationship between patients treated with the iovera° device and length of hospital stay, pain, patient satisfaction and improved rehabilitation.
Frequency and Complications of Major Orthopedic Procedures in Medicare Beneficiaries
Rheumatoid ArthritisAnkylosing SpondylitisBackground: - Orthopedic procedures are common in the United States. These include joint replacement and spine surgeries. Researchers want to study data about these procedures over time. They want to see if treatment has gotten better. They also want to find ways to change the care that people get before and after they have these procedures. These changes may lower the risk of problems people can have during and after treatment. They may also improve people s results. Objectives: - To study a series of questions about surgery, medicine, treatments, and outcomes for orthopedic procedures. Eligibility: - Data from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from 1999 to 2015. Design: Researchers will look at data for people ages 20-100. No new participants will be used in this study. The study will last 6 years....
A Clinical Investigation of the Vanguard™ Complete Knee System
OsteoarthritisTraumatic Arthritis4 moreThe purpose of this prospective clinical data-collection is to document the performance and clinical outcomes of the Vanguard™ Complete Knee System.
Supplementation With Vitamin D, Calcium or Both on Calcium Absorption and Bone Mineral Content in...
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis2000 international units (IU) vitamin D, 1 gram (gm) calcium, or both given to children with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) may increase percent true calcium absorption, bone mineral turnover and/or bone mineralization.
A Study of AK106-001616 in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Rheumatoid ArthritisThis will be a Phase II, multi-centre study consisting of 2 parts. Part 1: Clinical Pharmacology Study (drug-drug interaction between AK106-001616 and methotrexate) Part 2: Proof of Concept Study
Study Evaluating Etanercept Plus Methotrexate in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Active Rheumatoid ArthritisArthritis2 moreStudy to evaluate whether there is sustained remission and productivity in subjects with early rheumatoid arthritis started on etanercept plus methotrexate treatment.
A Study to Assess the Long-term Performance of SmartSet® HV and SmartSet® GHV Bone Cements in Primary...
Rheumatoid ArthritisOsteoarthritis7 moreThe purpose of this study is to monitor the performance of artificial hip joints implanted with two different bone cements, SmartSet® HV and SmartSet® GHV, in the treatment of patients with hip joint disease requiring a total hip replacement. Patients who enter the study will be randomly allocated to SmartSet® HV or SmartSet® GHV and will be evaluated at regular intervals following hip surgery using patient, clinical and x-ray assessments