OSTEOARTHRITIS, HIP

This study is testing whether a new hip replacement system called the HIT Reverse is safe and works as well as currently available hip replacements. About 288 people with severe hip arthritis or damage will receive either the new system or an established one, then be followed for…

This study aims to find the best way to close the surgical wound after a hip or knee replacement. Researchers will compare two different stitching materials and techniques in 90 patients to see which one leads to better healing, fewer infections, and better recovery. The goal is …

This study follows patients for up to 10 years after hip replacement surgery to see how safe and effective two specific implant devices are. It will track any complications, how well patients can move, and their quality of life. The goal is to gather long-term data on these medic…

This early study is testing a new, absorbable hip implant designed to repair damaged cartilage in younger patients (ages 14-64). The goal is to see if this device is safe and can reduce pain and improve function, potentially delaying or avoiding the need for a total hip replaceme…

This study is testing whether a gel injection called Synolis VA can reduce pain and improve function in people with hip osteoarthritis. Researchers will follow 70 adults with painful hip arthritis for 6 months after they receive the injection. The goal is to see if this treatment…

This study tests a walking program designed to help people with painful hip or knee osteoarthritis become more active. Participants take common anti-inflammatory pain medication only before planned walks, combined with proper footwear and education, to reduce pain during movement…

This study is testing whether daily capsules containing cannabis compounds (CBD or THC) can help manage pain from hip or knee osteoarthritis. One hundred participants will take either CBD, THC, or a placebo pill for eight weeks and track their pain. The main goal is to see if a l…

This study is testing a free, 3-month virtual coaching program designed for people waiting for hip or knee replacement surgery. The program aims to help participants stay active, manage pain, and reduce feelings of loneliness while they wait. Researchers want to see if the progra…

This study is testing whether a program of low-impact group exercise, combined with diet advice and mental health support, can help reduce pain for people with osteoarthritis in their knees, hips, or ankles. It will enroll up to 10,000 adults who can commit to attending classes t…

This study aims to learn more about how blood stem cells work in older adults, especially those with common age-related genetic changes. Researchers will collect bone marrow and blood samples from 24 people aged 65+ who are having hip replacement surgery. They will compare the ac…