A listing of Osteoarthritis medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, with limited treatment options and many patients suffering from chronic pain. Modern imaging has revealed that OA involves complex changes in cartilage, subchondral bone, and synovium. Pain in OA is often linked to synovitis, which is common in the condition. …
The goal of this observational study is to learn about functional and patient reported outcomes in patient undergoing total wrist replacement with the KinematX total wrist replacement study. The main questions it aims to answer are: What is the range of motion (flexion, extension, radial, ulnar, grip and pinch strength) …
The "CAP questionnaire," developed by modifying the CAP-Knee questionnaire to assess potential nociplastic pain features in painful musculoskeletal disorders, has been described. The "CAP questionnaire" is used in people with musculoskeletal pain and diagnostic subgroups of osteoarthritis, back pain, and fibromyalgia. There is no Turkish version of the CAP questionnaire. …
This study will be a randomised control trial of the use of intra-articular Arthrosamid® a novel intraarticular hydrogel vs. standard of care (steroid and local anaesthetic) for the non-operative management of knee osteoarthritis.
Total hip or knee replacement is an important and cost-effective surgical intervention to relieve pain and improve independence and function in patients with osteoarthritis. The number of people waiting for elective surgeries has spiked in the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to COVID-19, up to 40% of patients receiving joint replacement were …
People who live in rural areas and have hip or knee arthritis can have difficulty receiving physical therapy (PT) close to home. Living with hip or knee arthritis can make doing daily activities and being physically active difficult. This can lead to other health conditions, such as becoming overweight, or …
This study aims to investigate whether oral cannabis extracts can effectively manage pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA), a common joint condition affecting one in seven Canadians. Current OA treatments often have limited effectiveness and may cause side effects. As a result, many individuals with OA turn to medical cannabis for …
This prospective randomized clinical study aims to evaluate the effects of different suture materials and wound closure techniques on wound healing, functional outcomes, and postoperative complications in patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasty. A total of at least 90 adult patients undergoing primary or aseptic revision lower extremity arthroplasty …
The overall aim of this study is to compare three different care models for patients with hip- and knee osteoarthritis. The primary aim is to evaluate whether an app-based care model is more beneficial for improving function in daily life than a web-based care model and standard care for patients …
Hip and knee replacement surgery is commonly performed in older adults. After surgery, many patients experience pain, limited movement, and sleep problems. These difficulties can make daily activities such as walking or climbing stairs more challenging and may reduce quality of life during recovery. Relaxation exercises are often used to …
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