OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) OF THE KNEE

This study is testing whether a team-up between community pharmacists and physiotherapists can help people manage early knee osteoarthritis. It aims to see if this coordinated approach improves pain, function, and a person's confidence in managing their own condition. The goal is…

This study is comparing two methods for attaching a robotic-assisted knee replacement implant: using surgical bone cement versus a cementless design that allows bone to grow into the implant. It aims to find out which method leads to a more natural-feeling, longer-lasting knee fo…

This study is testing if adding a patient's own bone marrow to a standard knee surgery leads to better recovery. 50 adults with knee cartilage or meniscus damage will be randomly assigned to get either the bone marrow injection or a placebo saltwater injection during their proced…

This study is testing a 12-week personalized digital exercise program for people who recently had knee ligament (ACL) surgery. The goal is to teach better movement patterns to reduce joint inflammation and prevent the development of osteoarthritis. Researchers will use motion sen…

This study is testing if a steroid injection in the knee that is NOT being replaced can help people recover better from total knee replacement surgery. Researchers want to see if reducing pain in the 'good' knee helps patients move more easily and feel less overall pain after the…

This study tests whether virtual reality relaxation works better than traditional relaxation exercises for reducing pain and improving sleep after hip or knee replacement surgery. Researchers will compare two groups of patients—one using VR headsets and one doing standard relaxat…

This study is testing whether a natural supplement containing frankincense, turmeric, and grape extracts can help reduce pain and stiffness in people with knee or hip osteoarthritis. Thirty adults with moderate osteoarthritis will take either the supplement or a placebo for four …

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 following 10,000 people with common joint and tendon problems like arthritis, tennis elbow, and plantar fasciitis. All participants will receive an injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which is made from their own blood. Researchers will track their pain levels,…

This study is testing whether focused sound waves can safely block pain signals from arthritic knees. The non-invasive procedure uses ultrasound to target nerves through the skin without needles. Researchers are enrolling 10 Canadian adults with chronic knee osteoarthritis pain t…

This study aims to find out which treatment works better for knee osteoarthritis: functional electrical stimulation (a gentle muscle-zapping therapy) or a standard exercise program. Researchers will measure changes in leg strength, pain levels, and walking ability in 52 adults ag…