Clinical Trials for Osteoarthritis

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov — U.S. National Library of Medicine — A database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world (U.S. National Library of Medicine, public domain).

This page lists clinical trials related to Osteoarthritis from the ClinicalTrials.gov database.

Trial Summary

• Total studies: 50
• Recruiting: 18
• Active, not recruiting: 3
• Completed: 14
• Other: 15

Results are refreshed periodically and may not reflect the most current information available from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Recruiting Trials

NCT03804853 — Rehabilitation Following Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has been successful in patients with rotator cuff arthropathy, proximal humerus fractures, failed primary total shoulder arthroplasty or failed hemiarthroplasty, and massive irreparable rotator cuff tear. Patients who undergo an RTSA report pain relief and functional range of motion. It has been more than 20 years since the advent of the RTSA construct…

NCT04449146 — Scapular Positioning in Standing Position Using Sonography

The objective of this study is to analyse the positioning of the scapula in standing position and compared to the supine position (CT scan) in 3 dimensions (3 rotations of the scapula) using a non-radiant, portable system, combining an ultrasound probe with marker and a camera integrated into a Tablet for the three-dimensional location of the marker (probe).

NCT05593640 — Thromboxane A2 and Osteoarthritis

TXA2 inhibits the expression of the primary marker of thermogenesis (UCP1) while prostacyclin (PGI2), another metabolite derived from arachidonic acid, enhances its expression. Given the close relationship between the adipocyte and the chondrocyte, the study team hypothesises that thromboxane A2 controls chondrocyte formation and function and thus cartilage homeostasis. The study objectives are…

NCT06915363 — BioPoly® Partial Resurfacing Knee Implant IDE

The goal of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the BioPoly® Partial Resurfacing Knee Implant for the treatment of cartilage defects of the distal femur in adult patients with knee pain and symptoms who are candidates for surgical intervention of the knee compared to outcomes for the control group.

The primary effectiveness endpoint is Mo…

NCT07678034 — Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up (PMCF) Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Tıpmed™ Shoulder Prosthesis System

This study is designed as a prospective, multicenter, observational post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Tipmed™ Shoulder Prosthesis System at 12 months postoperatively. The study population includes adult patients who undergo reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) or shoulder hemiarthroplasty (HA) using the Tipmed™ implant systems due to vari…

NCT06490770 — Analysis of the Pathophysiological and Functional State of the Knee Joint

Osteoarthritis is the most common degenerative condition affecting the knee joint globally, with an incidence of about 7% of the population. In Italy, it affects approximately 3.9 million people, with a direct treatment cost of around €2.5 billion. At the joint level, osteoarthritis manifests with pain and reduced functionality, worsening as the disease progresses and severely limiting knee mov…

NCT07673328 — Enhancing Voluntary Motion in Broad Patient Populations With Modular Powered Orthoses Renewal

The overall goal of this project is to establish a novel design and control paradigm for modular, partial-assist powered orthoses (exoskeletons) to enhance voluntary lower-limb motion and manage pain in broad patient populations. Building upon a previous study period that addressed weakness from advanced age or muscle fatigue, this current period extends the technology to novel powered unloader…

NCT07153471 — A Study of Orforglipron (LY3502970) in Participants With Obesity or Overweight and Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee

The GZPT master protocol will support two independent studies, J2A-MC-GZT1 and J2A-MC-GZT2. Each study will see how well and safely orforglipron works in people with obesity or overweight who have osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee with pain. Participation in the study will last about 74 weeks.

NCT07016672 — Efficacy of Therapy With PRP Injections Versus HA in Patients With Advanced Grade of GONArthrosis

Gonarthrosis is a chronic pathology affecting the knee joint and tissues. It is characterized by progressive degeneration of articular cartilage, bone and surrounding structures. Diagnosis is based on clinical, biological and radiological criteria.

When knee osteoarthritis becomes symptomatic, it leads to pain associated with stiffness and functional discomfort, impacting on patients’ quality …

NCT06631638 — EMPHASYS Cup Positioning in THA With Non-Invasive Navigation (Velys Hip Navigation (VHN))

The purpose of this research is to gather clinical and radiographic (X-ray) information about EMPHASYS™ acetabular shell (also called a hip ‘cup’) placement in total hip replacement surgery using a non-invasive surgical navigation system called VELYS™ hip navigation system with CUPTIMIZE™ Advanced Hip-Spine Analysis software.

Data collected in this study will be compared with data collected fr…

NCT07678996 — Dose-Response Effect of Intra-Articular Ozone in Knee Osteoarthritis

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of different doses of intra-articular ozone injections combined with exercise in patients aged 40-75 diagnosed with Grade 2-3 knee osteoarthritis.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Which intra-articular ozone doses (10 µg/mL, 15 µg/mL, or 20 µg/mL) is most effective in improving pain and physical function in knee o…

NCT06627673 — MultiCenter IDE Study of the PEEK-OPTIMA™ Femoral Component vs a CoCr Alloy TKA Femoral Component of Similar Design

The purpose of this investigational device exemption (IDE) study is to monitor the performance (safety and efficacy) of the Maxx Orthopedics, Freedom Total Knee® System, with a femoral component of similar design, manufactured from polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK).

NCT07353931 — Efficacy and Safety of Eloralintide (LY3841136) in Participants With Osteoarthritis Knee Pain and Obesity or Overweight

The YDAN master protocol will support two independent studies, J3R-MC-YOA1 and J3R-MC-YOA2. Each study will investigate how well and safely Eloralintide (LY3841136) works in adults with obesity or overweight who have osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee with pain. Participation in the study will last about 75 weeks, including screening.

NCT07449403 — SII Levels Following PENG Block in Hip Arthroplasty

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of ultrasound-guided Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block on the Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia. SII, calculated as platelet × neutrophil / lymphocyte count, is used as a composite marker of perioperative inflammatory and immune response. The study inves…

NCT07327892 — PENG Block vs PENG Plus Periarticular Injection vs Periarticular Injection in Older Adults

Pain after hip surgery is common in older adults and may limit early mobilization, increase the need for opioid medications, and contribute to complications such as delirium, nausea, or prolonged hospital stay. Effective postoperative pain management that preserves muscle strength and supports early rehabilitation is especially important in this population.

Several analgesic strategies are cur…

NCT07581470 — Intravenous Dexamethasone (0 vs 4 vs 8 mg) as an Adjunct to PENG Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial

his study will test whether giving dexamethasone through a vein can improve pain control after total hip replacement surgery. Dexamethasone is commonly used to reduce nausea and may also help with pain, but it is not clear which dose works best. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either no dexamethasone, 4 mg, or 8 mg, in addition to standard anesthesia and a nerve block (PENG block)…

NCT06906939 — A Randomized Pilot rTMS Trial for Knee Arthritis Pain and Depression

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major public health problem, and involvement of the knee is especially disabling. Symptomatic knee OA has an incidence rate between 40 to 1,020 per 100,000 person years1 and is among the most common causes of disability worldwide. Knee arthritis pain and disability are highly comorbid wiht depression (30-50%). Currently available treatments offer only limited relief. Th…

NCT07664371 — Cryoneurolysis Versus Radiofrequency in Knee Osteoarthritis

The project will evaluate the effectiveness of Cryoneurolysis versus radiofrequency procedures in adult patients who are resistant to traditional treatment for knee pain. They are a drug-free pain management procedure.

Active, Not Recruiting

NCT01754363 — Survivorship of Attune Primary Total Knee Prosthesis

This post-marketing investigation will evaluate the long term (up to 15 years) survivorship of the Attune Primary Knee Prosthesis in patients with non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease. Data from Subjects who receive one of four knee configurations will be pooled to establish a contemporary dataset.

NCT02839850 — 14022 ATTUNE Cementless RP Clinical Performance Evaluation

The primary objective of this study is to examine the change from pre-operative baseline to two year postoperative functional performance improvement for the ATTUNE primary, cementless TKA RP system as measured with the KOOS questionnaire (KOOS-ADL sub-score). This will be carried out for two configurations: cruciate retaining rotating platform (ATTUNE Cementless CR RP) and posterior stabilized…

NCT06001853 — Allogeneic BM-MSCs in Patients With Painful Lumbar Facet Arthropathy

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the safety and effect of bone marrow-derived stem cells for the treatment of low back pain.

Not Yet Recruiting

NCT07680101 — Intra-Articular Adelmidrol 2%/Hyaluronic Acid 1% With or Without m/umPEA, in Knee Pain Due to Joint Degeneration.

Degenerative knee joint diseases are characterized by chronic pain, inflammation, and functional impairment. In these conditions, mast cell density in the synovial membrane is increased, resulting in an excessive release of biological mediators involved in key mechanisms of neuroinflammation and in hyaluronic acid depolymerisation. Adelmidrol acts as a preventive antioxidant due to its radical …

NCT07688642 — Circulatory Exercise After Total Knee Replacement

Total knee replacement is commonly associated with early postoperative inflammation, edema, pain, and reduced mobility. This randomized controlled trial will evaluate whether adding a simple circulatory exercise program to standard postoperative rehabilitation reduces early limb edema and inflammatory response after unilateral primary total knee replacement. Participants will be randomized to s…

NCT07683663 — QIPB vs SI-FICB for Postoperative Analgesia After Total Hip Arthroplasty

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) causes moderate-to-severe postoperative pain. The PROSPECT guideline recommends the supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block (SI-FICB) for THA, whereas evidence for newer quadratus-lumborum-family blocks is limited. The quadro-iliac plane block (QIPB) is a recently described fascial plane block, and no study has compared QIPB with SI-FICB head-to-head in any s…

NCT07522489 — Imageless Navigation Versus Image-Based Navigation in Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty for Knee Osteoarthritis

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if imageless navigation is not inferior to image-based navigation in robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RA-TKA) for treating patients with knee osteoarthritis.

The main questions the study aims to answer are:

1. Does imageless procedure provide functional results comparable to those of image-based navigation?
2. Are there differences in posto…

NCT07677215 — ACB and iPACK Blocks With Intravenous Dexamethasone and Perineural Dexmedetomidine in Total Knee Arthroplasty

This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of three adjuvant strategies for ultrasound-guided Adductor Canal Block (ACB) and iPACK block in patients undergoing elective total knee arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia. All participants will receive standardized spinal anesthesia with 0.5% ropivacaine combined with ACB and iPACK blocks using 0.2…

NCT07661407 — High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

This randomized placebo-controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) as an adjunct to standard outpatient physiotherapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Seventy-two participants will be randomly assigned to receive either conventional physiotherapy combined with active HILT or conventional physiotherapy combined with sham HILT. Outcomes related…

NCT07674082 — Standard Versus Novel RFA for Chronic Knee Pain in Osteoarthritis

Brief Summary

The goal of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility and safety of conducting a randomized comparison of two standard-of-care knee radiofrequency ablation (RFA) techniques in adults with chronic knee pain related to knee osteoarthritis.

Participants who are already scheduled to receive knee RFA as part of their standard clinical care will be randomized to receive either a…

NCT07125430 — Shock Wave Treatment in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis represents a significant health problem due to its impact on the functionality and quality of life of patients. Its treatment can be pharmacological, non-pharmacological, or surgical. Recently, the chondroprotective potential of shockwave therapy has been evidenced.

Objective: To determine whether shockwave treatment combined with knee strengthening exercises …

NCT07430085 — Post-Operative Pain Relief: Zynrelef or Periarticular Injections in RATKA

Prospective Cohort of patients who are scheduled for a Robot Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty (RATKA). A prospective survey of patient reported outcome measures (Numeric Rating Scale) will be obtained postoperatively of 72 hours, as well as at the postoperative opioid consumption after 72 hours.

NCT06865170 — Pain Perception During Intra-Articular Knee Joint Injection: What is the Effect of Needle Gauge and the Use of Ethyl Chloride?

This study aims to investigate factors that affect the subjective experience of pain during and after intra-articular knee joint injection of steroids by comparing needle gauge size (22 G vs 25 G needles), as well as the presence or absence of topical ethyl chloride spray. Additionally, this study will investigate the effects of other various factors on patients’ pain associated with the inject…

NCT07674901 — Daily Knee Sleeve Use Versus No Use in Older Adults With Chronic Knee Pain

The purpose of this superiority randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effect of daily knee sleeve use on 5-year radiographic knee osteoarthritis progression and knee-related symptoms in older adults with chronic knee pain. The investigators will recruit 235 individuals aged 50-64 years at baseline with chronic (≥ 3 months) knee pain, randomized to daily use of an elasticized fabric kne…

NCT07685743 — Extended Post-operative Oral TXA in Primary THA

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if extended post-operative oral tranexamic acid (TXA) - a medication that reduces bleeding by slowing the breakdown of blood clots - can improve functional recovery following surgery in adults undergoing primary total knee or hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis. The main question it aims to answer is: Does extended post-operative oral TXA improve func…

NCT07189585 — Inulin Supplementation for Reducing Inflammation and Knee Pain in Older Adults With Osteoarthritis

This study will test whether inulin, a type of dietary fiber, can reduce inflammation in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. Inflammation in the body may contribute to both joint pain and the progression of osteoarthritis. Inulin is a prebiotic fiber that may improve gut health and reduce lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a marker of bacterial products in the blood that is linked to inflammation.

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Completed Trials

NCT02934659 — Atlas Knee System Clinical System Clinical Study (USA)

The primary objective of this pilot study is to collect data on the safety and effectiveness of the Atlas Knee System in subjects with medial knee osteoarthritis through 24 months postoperative follow-up.

NCT04845074 — Prosthesis Versus Active Exercise Program in Patients With Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis

Anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is a well-established treatment for pronounced glenohumeral osteoarthritis. However, the effectiveness of TSA has not been compared to non-surgical treatment in a randomised controlled trial. Shoulder exercises may be an effective treatment for reducing pain and improving function in glenohumeral osteoarthritis. The primary aim of this trial is to ex…

NCT04547595 — Hypnosis Intervention for the Management of Pain Perception During Joint Lavage

The purpose of this study is to determine whether hypnosis intervention added to usual care is more effective than usual care alone to control pain during lavage procedure in patients with knee osteoarthrosis

NCT05027581 — Chondrochymal® for Subjects With Knee Osteoarthritis (Knee OA)

This is a randomized, single-blind, parallel, active-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs), Chondrochymal®, in subjects aged 40 to 80 with knee OA.

NCT03291470 — Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of TG-C in Subjects With Kellgren/Lawrence Grade 2 or 3 OA of the Knee

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center, phase 3 study to determine the efficacy and safety of TG-C in subjects with Kellgren and Lawrence Grade 2 or 3 Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) medial joint space narrowing (JSN) Grade 1 or 2 of the knee joint. TG-C is to be administered by a single intra-articular injection to the dam…

NCT05160532 — Intraarticular Dextrose Prolotherapy for Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis

The purpose of this research is to learn more about treating Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) with an ultrasound-guided hypertonic dextrose injection. Researchers would like to determine best practice for injection frequency and effectiveness of the dextrose injection for symptomatic knee OA.

NCT05530551 — Effect of Single vs Multiple Prophylactic Antibiotic Doses on PJI Following Primary THA in Patients With OA

Aim: To compare the effect of one single dose versus multiple doses of prophylactic antibiotics administered within 24 hours, on the development of PJI in patients with osteoarthritis undergoing primary THA.

The study is designed as a cross-over, cluster randomized, non-inferiority trial. All Danish orthopedic surgery departments performing primary THA with the majority being within inclusion …

NCT06459817 — Quantitative Assessment of BB-02 Therapy Effect on Cartilage Status in Patients Affected by Early Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis is a condition that affects young or middle-aged patients with high functional demands. Knee replacement surgery in patients under 65 years of age is associated with a high risk of failure and the need for revision. For this reason, it becomes crucial to identify treatment alternatives aimed primarily at resolving symptoms but also at slowing down the joint degenerative proc…

NCT06202989 — Multiprofen-CC™ to Reduce Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Total knee arthroplasty is a surgical treatment which involves replacing the damaged articular cartilage of the knee joint with an artificial prosthetic in end-stage knee osteoarthritis. Although total knee arthroplasties are mostly successful, approximately 1 in 5 patients are unsatisfied with their outcomes with 16-33% of patients of patients experiencing lasting pain following total knee art…

NCT06257537 — Sustained Acoustic Medicine for Symptomatic Treatment of Knee Pain Related to Osteoarthritis

The purpose of this study is to assess the ability of long-duration low intensity therapeutic ultrasound (LITUS) to alleviate knee Osteoarthritis pain over a 24-week period.

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the analgesic effect of LITUS in subjects suffering from knee Osteoarthritis pain.

Secondary objectives are to assess the ability of LITUS to improve joint function.

NCT06712394 — Knee Osteoarthritis and IPACK

Interspace between the Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the posterior Knee (IPACK) block involves ultrasound-guided local anesthetic infiltration of the space between the popliteal artery and the posterior knee joint capsule.

The purpose of the study; To investigate the effectiveness of this block applied to knee osteoarthritis in clinical practice.

In this study, patients who underwent IPACK …

NCT06611098 — New Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease characterized macroscopically by progressive damage of articular cartilage, joint space narrowing, subchondral bone remodelling, joint marginal osteophyte formation and synovitis. It is also characterized by a decrease of the concentration and molecular weight of the hyaluronic acid in the synovial fluid which ultimately leads to poor …

NCT06869200 — Study on the Use of a Concentrated Growth Factor Preparation Kit for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of an autologous platelet-rich concentrated growth factor (CGF) preparation kit for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis in patients diagnosed with this condition. The main question it aims to answer is:

Can the CGF preparation kit effectively improve symptoms and reduce pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis compar…

NCT07126340 — Effect of Foot Massage on Pain and Analgesic Consumption in Total Knee Prosthesis

This randomized controlled trial aims to examine the effects of foot massage combined with cold application on postoperative pain, patient satisfaction, and analgesic consumption in individuals undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). The study will be conducted in the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department of Çukurova University Balcalı Hospital, which includes an 18-bed orthopedic unit.

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Other (Terminated)

NCT04589611 — Translating Metabolic Responses to Mechanical Insult Into Early Interventions to Prevent PTOA

This is a small-scale proof-of concept clinical trial of amobarbital as a treatment to prevent post-traumatic osteoarthritis in fractured ankle joints. The study is a double blind, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, stepwise trial. Amobarbital will be delivered to ankle joints in solution with hyaluronic acid (HA) as a vehicle. Amobarbital/HA injections (active dose) will be compared …

NCT05986617 — Wearable Bioimpedance Analyzer for Tracking Body Composition Changes

Obesity, namely at body mass index (BMI) levels exceeding 40kg/m2 (class III obesity), is a risk factor for many diseases including osteoarthritis (OA). In arthroplasty, patients in this population frequently present for and are turned away from surgical intervention. Subsequently, efforts are made to decrease BMI through simple weight loss, yet these have been suggested as ineffective and coun…