KNEE OSTEOARTHRISTIS

This study compares two surgical approaches for people with bow-legged knees and a torn meniscus. One group gets a newer bone-cut procedure plus arthroscopic repair, while the other gets the standard bone-cut plus repair. The goal is to see which provides better knee function and…

This study tests if shockwave therapy can reduce pain and improve knee function in athletes who developed osteoarthritis after ACL reconstruction. About 70 participants will receive the treatment and be monitored for changes in pain, movement, and joint health. The goal is to eas…

This study compares a faster rehabilitation program to the usual one for people who have had a knee replacement. It will include 32 adults aged 50 to 80 and track their knee function and quality of life for 6 months after surgery. The goal is to see if the accelerated approach le…

This study tests whether a specific type of exercise called diagonal proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) can reduce pain and improve movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will compare these exercises to standard strength training in 150 adults aged …

This study tests a procedure called transarterial microembolization (TAME) to reduce chronic knee pain in people with osteoarthritis. 43 adults with moderate knee arthritis and ongoing pain despite at least 3 months of standard treatments will be enrolled. The procedure blocks sm…

This study tests whether frozen platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can reduce pain and improve knee function in people with knee osteoarthritis. About 60 adults aged 40-85 with mild to moderate knee arthritis will receive either frozen or fresh PRP injections. The goal is to s…

This study checks if a special ultrasound scoring system for knee osteoarthritis, developed by an international group, works well for Turkish patients. Researchers will compare ultrasound results with pain and function questionnaires in 100 adults aged 45 and older. The goal is t…

This study looks at how different exercise programs affect knee cartilage in people with knee osteoarthritis. Twenty participants will either do a standard exercise routine or one with rest breaks. The goal is to see if adding rest makes a difference in joint health and to gather…

This observational study looks at tissue and blood samples from 1,000 adults having hip or knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis. Researchers want to measure levels of rare metals, trace elements, and immune markers in the joint tissue. The goal is to find imbalances tha…

This study looks at whether people hear clicking or popping sounds after two different types of total knee replacement. About 170 adults getting a new knee will be randomly assigned to one of two implant designs. Researchers will ask patients about noise and discomfort two years …

This study looks at whether nerve-related pain is common in people with knee osteoarthritis and how it affects their pain levels and daily function. Researchers will group 102 participants based on a nerve pain questionnaire and compare their symptoms. The goal is to better under…

This study collects information from 1,200 adults with knee osteoarthritis who have not improved with standard treatments. Participants receive a procedure called genicular artery embolization (GAE) as part of their regular care. Researchers will track pain, quality of life, and …

This study looks at how well people can return to sports after knee replacement surgery. Researchers will add special physical tests to measure athletic ability and help guide safe activity. About 50 patients who already had knee replacement and are active in sports will take par…