Avascular necrosis
MONDO:0018373Necrotic changes in the bone tissue due to interruption of blood supply. Most often affecting the epiphysis of the long bones, the necrotic changes result in the collapse and the destruction of the bone structure.
Also known as: AVN, avascular necrosis of bone
134 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Gene therapy may free gaucher patients from lifelong infusions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a gene therapy called FLT201 for adults with Gaucher disease type 1. The goal is to see if a single dose can keep blood counts stable so patients can stop their regular enzyme replacement or substrate reduction therapy. The study will enroll 45 people who…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Spur Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shoulder implant tracked for 10 years in 300 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a shoulder replacement device in 300 people with shoulder arthritis, bone death, or rotator cuff tears. Participants receive the implant and are followed for 10 years to see how well it works and if it is safe. The goal is to improve pain and shoulder functi…
Sponsor: Stryker Trauma and Extremities • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bone drug alendronate tested for sickle cell patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether alendronate, a drug used for osteoporosis, can help adults with sickle cell disease who have bone damage (osteonecrosis). Thirty participants will take a weekly pill for 24 weeks. The main goals are to see if the treatment is feasible and safe, and to mea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee replacement system under the microscope: 5-Year safety check
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will follow 100 adults who receive the 5C® MEDic Knee System during knee replacement surgery. Researchers want to see how long the implant lasts without needing another operation and track any complications over 5 years. Participants will also fill out health questionn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shoulder implant under real-world scrutiny: will it hold up?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows adults who have received a Tipmed shoulder replacement to see how well the implant works and if any problems arise over the first year. Participants have conditions like severe arthritis, rotator cuff damage, or a broken shoulder bone. Researchers track shoulde…
Sponsor: TIPMED Medical Device Manufacturing Ltd. Co. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple drug combo heal jaw bone damage?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of pentoxifylline and vitamin E can help heal jaw bone damage caused by certain osteoporosis or cancer drugs. The study will enroll 17 adults with stage 2 medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Researchers will measure how many…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New shoulder implant under Long-Term watch: will it hold up?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 50 people who receive a Zimmer Biomet shoulder replacement implant to see if it safely improves pain, movement, and quality of life over two years. Participants have shoulder arthritis, fractures, or other joint damage. The main goal is to measure a meaningful …
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hope for rare clotting disorder: drug aims to prevent dangerous clots during surgery and delivery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called Atenativ in people with a rare inherited condition that raises their risk of dangerous blood clots. The goal is to see if Atenativ can prevent clots during surgery or childbirth. About 38 adults and some teens will take part. The drug is given as an…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Octapharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hip replacement device put to the test in 288-Patient trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new hip replacement system called the HIT Reverse Hip Replacement System. It is for people aged 50 to 75 who need a total hip replacement due to arthritis, joint damage, or other conditions. The goal is to see if the new system is as safe and effective as …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hip Innovation Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug could help heart surgery patients who Don't respond to standard blood thinner
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called Atenativ, made from human plasma, in 120 adults who are resistant to heparin during planned heart surgery. Heparin is a blood thinner used to prevent clots during surgery, but some patients don't respond well. The drug aims to restore heparin's effe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Octapharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Your own stem cells could rebuild a dying hip bone
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to treat early-stage avascular necrosis (bone death) of the hip. Doctors take a patient's own bone marrow stem cells, grow them on a special bone scaffold in the lab, and then implant this 'tissue-engineered bone' into the damaged area. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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10-Year shoulder implant study aims to improve joint replacement outcomes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows over 1,000 people who receive a shoulder replacement with FX Shoulder Solutions systems. Researchers will track how often the implant needs to be replaced (revision) and measure pain, movement, and quality of life for up to 10 years after surgery. The goal is t…
Sponsor: FX Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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10-Year checkup: do these shoulder implants hold up?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is following 584 people who received Zimmer Biomet shoulder implants to see how well the devices work over 10 years. Participants have shoulder arthritis, fractures, or deformities. Researchers will track implant survival, pain, function, and any side effects. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New hip implant study tracks 10 years of recovery and safety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 368 adults who need a partial hip replacement (hemiarthroplasty) due to fractures, arthritis, or bone death. Researchers will check how well Corin hip devices work and how safe they are over 10 years. The goal is to see if patients can move better and have fewe…
Sponsor: Corin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Robot surgeon takes on knee replacements – will it beat the human hand?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a robot-assisted system (CORI) to conventional manual instruments for total knee replacement. About 140 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The main goal is to see if the robot helps achieve more precise leg alignment after surger…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New hip implant aims to fix cartilage without replacement
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing a new device called the ReNew Hip Implant in 15 people aged 14 to 64 with hip cartilage damage from conditions like osteoarthritis or hip impingement. The implant is surgically placed to repair the cartilage. Researchers are checking if it is safe and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cytex Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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One-Time gene therapy could change gaucher treatment forever
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new gene therapy called LY-M001 for adults with Gaucher disease type 1, a genetic disorder that causes organ damage and other health problems. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the GBA1 gene to liver cells, aiming to restore the mis…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lingyi Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New hip implant under study for arthritis sufferers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new hip replacement system called Emphasys Hip Solutions in 30 people with hip osteoarthritis. Researchers will use special X-ray imaging to see how well the implant stays in place over two years. The goal is to make sure the implant is stable and works we…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Canadian Radiostereometric Analysis Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could your own bone marrow cells save your hip from collapse?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a patient's own concentrated bone marrow cells to a standard hip surgery (core decompression) can prevent the hip ball from collapsing and delay or avoid the need for a hip replacement. It includes 192 adults with early-stage osteonecrosis (before …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New hip implant under study for safety and performance
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking how well the Z1 Femoral Hip System works and how safe it is for people who need hip replacement surgery. About 150 adults with hip problems like arthritis or fractures will be followed for 2 years. The main goal is to see how many implants are still in plac…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New shoulder implant under study: will it stand the test of time?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking how long the Medacta Shoulder System lasts and how well it works in 200 people with shoulder issues like arthritis, fractures, or failed previous shoulder replacements. Participants will be followed over time to measure shoulder function, pain, and movement…
Sponsor: Medacta International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New hip implant under surveillance: will it last?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 550 adults aged 18–75 who receive the Medacta SMS femoral stem during total hip replacement. Researchers will monitor how long the implant lasts, how well the hip functions, patient satisfaction, and quality of life. The goal is to confirm the device's safe…
Sponsor: Medacta International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Custom 3D-Printed guides could make shoulder replacements more accurate
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a personalized 3D-printed guide during shoulder replacement surgery leads to more accurate placement of the artificial joint. Researchers will compare the precision, bone loss, and surgery time between patients who get the custom guide and those who…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université de Montréal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Blood test could catch hip disease before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is looking for substances in the blood that can help doctors diagnose osteonecrosis of the femoral head (a condition where the hip bone dies) much earlier. Currently, many cases are missed or misdiagnosed. Researchers will collect blood from 300 people with suspected h…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New painkiller cocktail could cut opioid use after hip surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a long-acting form of the anesthetic bupivacaine, combined with regular bupivacaine, can control pain better than the standard drug ropivacaine after hip replacement. Sixty adults with hip fractures or necrosis will receive one of the two treatments via a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Dental implant dilemma: to keep or remove when jaw bone dies?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at patients who develop a condition called MRONJ (bone death in the jaw) after taking osteoporosis medications. When this happens around a dental implant, doctors disagree on whether to remove the implant or try to save it. The study will compare healing and bone…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kyunghee University Dental Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood tests could improve gaucher disease monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at new blood markers that measure inflammation and oxidative stress in people with Gaucher disease type 1. Researchers want to see if these markers can give more information than the tests currently used. The study involves 34 adults who are stable on their …
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New navigation tech aims to improve hip replacement accuracy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well a non-invasive navigation system helps surgeons place the hip cup during total hip replacement. About 118 people with hip conditions like arthritis or hip dysplasia will take part. The goal is to see if the actual cup position matches the planned posi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: DePuy Orthopaedics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks how cancer surgery affects Kids' walking
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well children walk after having surgery for bone or soft tissue cancer in their legs. Researchers will use 3D cameras, muscle sensors, and wearable devices to measure movement in 300 children, comparing them to healthy kids of the same age. The goal is to …
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can MRI predict radiation side effects before they happen?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses repeated MRI scans after radiation therapy to see if they can predict normal tissue damage, like bone death (osteoradionecrosis), in patients with oral cavity or skull base tumors. Researchers will track changes in imaging over time and link them to radiation dose…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can we predict Parkinson's decades early? new study recruits 600 participants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early signs of Parkinson's disease in people who carry a change in the GBA1 gene, which puts them at higher risk. Researchers will use simple, non-invasive tests to check for subtle changes in movement, thinking, sleep, and other functions that can appear …
Sponsor: Shaare Zedek Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New 3D-Printed ankle bone offers hope for rare condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 50 people who have a rare condition where the talus bone in the ankle dies (avascular necrosis). They receive a custom 3D-printed replacement talus, sometimes with a total ankle replacement. Researchers track motion, pain, walking speed, and satisfaction for on…
Sponsor: Kyle Schweser MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Cough medicine repurposed: ambroxol registry launches for rare brain diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry to collect real-world information on the safety and effectiveness of ambroxol, a common cough medicine, when used at higher doses for Gaucher disease or GBA-related Parkinson disease. Researchers aim to gather data from 300 patients worldwide who are…
Sponsor: Shaare Zedek Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Joint replacement in kids: how does it affect their lives?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how children and young adults (ages 10 to 25) who had a joint replacement for reasons other than cancer are doing. Researchers will collect information from medical records and questionnaires about quality of life and joint function. The goal is to understand …
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Bone marrow collection methods put to the test in small hip study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares a standard and a new system for collecting bone marrow from the hip. Six adults aged 18–50 having minimally invasive hip repair will provide samples from both hips. The goal is to see which method collects more stem cells, cytokines, and growth factors. No new…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Thousands tracked for decades to see how hip implants hold up
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2500 people who have had hip replacement surgery with Corin implants. Researchers will check how long the implants last and how well they work over 10, 15, and 20 years. The goal is to gather safety and performance data, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: Corin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Which wash heals hips best? new trial tests Povidone-Iodine vs chlorhexidine
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two antiseptic washes used during hip replacement surgery to see which one helps wounds heal better. About 420 adults with hip osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis will be randomly assigned to receive either povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine wash after their ne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: F. Johannes Plate • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Are doctors prescribing antithrombin correctly? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at how antithrombin, a blood-clotting protein, was prescribed to 160 intensive care patients at Strasbourg University Hospitals over two years. Researchers want to see if these prescriptions were appropriate and how the drug was used in real-world settings. …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New 3D camera method could transform facial reconstruction outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop and validate a new 3D camera technique to objectively measure facial symmetry after reconstructive surgery. Researchers will enroll 50 adults who have had facial reconstruction due to tumor removal, trauma, or other causes. The goal is to identify facto…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Global registry aims to improve jaw reconstruction outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that will follow at least 300 people who need jaw reconstruction after having part of their jaw removed due to cancer or medication-related bone damage. Researchers will collect information on surgical methods, recovery times, and quality of life to learn…
Sponsor: AO Innovation Translation Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:04 UTC