ARTHRITIS

This study tested a new shoulder implant called PyroTITAN in 156 people with arthritis. The goal was to see how well the implant works and how long it lasts. Researchers checked if the implant stayed in place without problems and if it improved shoulder function.

This study followed 329 adults with arthritis who received the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System, a metal-on-metal hip implant. Researchers tracked how many needed a revision (replacement or removal) within 10 years and measured pain, function, and mobility. The goal was to confi…

This study tested whether a smartphone app plus a monitoring system could help people with rheumatoid arthritis manage disease flares between doctor visits. 190 adults with RA who owned a smartphone and took RA medications participated. The system included a dashboard for doctors…

This study tested a new medicine called LEVI-04 to see if it can reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. About 518 adults with knee pain took either the drug or a placebo. The main goal was to measure pain changes using standard pain scales. The trial is complete, and res…

This study tested a phone-based version of the Walk With Ease program for 267 adults with arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, or lupus. Participants were followed for up to one year to see if the program helped reduce pain and improve physical function like walking and chair stands. T…

This study tested whether a mobile app that gives visual feedback and motivational messages can help older adults (60+) with conditions like COPD, heart failure, or Parkinson's become more active during their hospital stay and for three months after going home. Researchers tracke…

This study followed 225 people who had ACL knee surgery to see what factors lead to arthritis later. Researchers checked knee structure and function 2 and 10 years after surgery. The goal is to find ways to prevent arthritis after ACL injuries.

This study looked at 60 people with arthritis who received a total knee replacement. Researchers used special X-rays to measure how much two different types of knee implants moved over two years. The goal was to see if a newer, all-plastic design stays in place as well as the tra…

This study looked at whether special imaging techniques can predict how knee osteoarthritis will get worse over three years. Researchers used MRI, X-rays, and bone texture analysis to examine the bone beneath the cartilage in 167 people with knee osteoarthritis. The goal was to i…

This study looked at how often nursing home residents over 65 have joint complaints like pain or swelling. Researchers examined 100 residents, some with dementia and some without, to count tender or swollen joints. The goal was to better understand these issues in a group that is…

This study looked at 40 people who needed a hip replacement due to arthritis, hip damage, or other conditions. All had surgery through a small front incision. The goal was to see if two different implant designs (AMIStem vs Quadra) led to similar bone density changes around the i…

This study looked at whether taking acetaminophen (like Tylenol) can reduce aspirin's ability to prevent heart attacks. Researchers gave 55 healthy adults and smokers both drugs in different orders to see if timing matters. The goal was to understand if acetaminophen interferes w…