HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS

This study is testing how well a new type of hip replacement implant stays in place after surgery. It will follow 30 people with severe hip arthritis for two years, using special X-ray scans to measure tiny movements of the implant. The goal is to see if this new implant is as st…

This study is observing 49 patients who have already received a total hip replacement using a specific implant called the DELTA Revision cup. The goal is to track their recovery, pain levels, mobility, and any complications over two years after surgery. Researchers will use stand…

This study is testing whether adding a supervised strength training program to a standard patient education course leads to better long-term outcomes for people with hip osteoarthritis. It will enroll 150 adults with hip pain to compare the combined program against education alon…

This study is testing a specific hip replacement socket for patients who need a second surgery because their first hip replacement failed. It will follow 56 patients to see how well the new socket stays securely attached to the bone over time. The main goal is to see if patients …

This study is following 150 patients who receive the Z1 hip replacement system to check how safe and effective it is over two years. It aims to see how well the implant works for people with severe hip arthritis or fractures. The main goal is to track if the implant lasts and if …

This study is looking at how well a specific type of knee replacement implant works over time. Researchers will check on 960 patients who had this implant between 2013 and 2024, measuring their pain, knee movement, and ability to walk and climb stairs. The goal is to see if this …

This study is testing if a special exercise program before hip or knee replacement surgery helps people recover faster and feel better. Researchers will enroll 44 adults with severe osteoarthritis who are scheduled for surgery. They will measure if the pre-surgery exercises impro…

This study is testing whether injections made from a patient's own blood can help reduce pain and stiffness from hip osteoarthritis. Researchers are comparing two different preparations of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to see which works better. About 230 participants will receive t…

This study aims to find out which of two common antiseptic washing solutions leads to better wound healing after total hip replacement surgery. About 420 patients needing a hip replacement will be randomly assigned to have their surgical wound rinsed with either a povidone-iodine…

This study aims to find the best method for managing pain after hip replacement surgery. It will compare three different nerve-blocking techniques in 93 older adults to see which one provides the most pain relief while best preserving leg muscle strength. The goal is to help pati…

This study is testing if a simpler injection into a painful muscle knot (trigger point) works as well as a more complex injection directly into the hip joint for treating chronic osteoarthritis pain. Over 1,000 participants with hip pain will be randomly assigned to receive one o…

This study is testing if adding a medication called dexmedetomidine to a standard pain-blocking injection can provide longer and better pain relief after hip surgery. It involves 30 older adults who will be randomly assigned to receive the standard injection or the new combinatio…

This study aims to find the most effective pain relief method for adults 65 and older undergoing hip surgery. Researchers are comparing three different versions of a targeted nerve block to see which one provides the longest-lasting pain relief with the fewest side effects. The g…

This study compares two common anesthesia methods—spinal (numbing from waist down) versus general (fully asleep)—for patients getting hip or knee replacements. Researchers want to see which approach leads to better recovery, including less pain and nausea, shorter hospital stays,…

This study is testing if adding one of two common medications to a standard pain-numbing injection (a PENG block) can provide better and longer-lasting pain relief after hip surgery. It will involve 120 patients aged 65 and older. The goal is to find the most effective way to man…

This study aims to understand how and when golfers return to playing after hip, knee, or shoulder replacement surgery. Researchers will follow 432 active golfers for one year after their operation, checking in at specific times to see if they've returned to putting, chipping, or …

This study aims to understand what happens inside the joints of people with severe hip or knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will collect and analyze tissue samples from 1,000 patients who are already scheduled for joint replacement surgery. They will measure levels of metals and i…