KNEE ARTHROPATHY

This study follows 700 people receiving a Persona total knee replacement to see how well the artificial joint works over time. Researchers will measure pain, function, and quality of life using patient questionnaires, and track how long the implant lasts (up to 10 years). The goa…

This study was designed to test a device called RELAY that delivers both local anesthetic and electrical nerve stimulation through a single catheter after knee surgery. The goal was to provide up to 28 days of pain control, longer than current options. However, the study was with…

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during knee or hip surgery can help patients feel less anxious and need fewer sedating drugs. About 50 adults having surgery with a nerve block (awake but numb) will try VR and give feedback. The goal is to see if VR is a useful…

This study tests whether a treatment called dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRG-S) can reduce chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. About 30 adults with long-term knee pain who have not had surgery or are not good candidates for it will receive a device that sends mild el…

This study looks at whether using an activity tracker with motivational feedback helps people become more active after knee replacement surgery compared to using a tracker without feedback. About 152 adults aged 40-85 scheduled for knee replacement will take part. The goal is to …

This study follows 88 working-age adults (63 or younger) who had knee replacement surgery to see when and how many return to work. Researchers track pain, knee function, and work ability using questionnaires over 1.5 years. The goal is to identify factors that help or hinder retu…