OSTEOARTHRITIS OF KNEE

This study tests whether a surgical robot (ROSA Knee) can help surgeons adjust their knee replacement plan during the operation based on the condition of the patient's soft tissues. About 80 adults with knee arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis will take part and be followed for 2 y…

This study is testing the Persona knee implant in 760 people who need total knee replacement due to arthritis or other knee conditions. The goal is to see if the implant is safe and improves knee function and quality of life. Participants will be followed for several years after …

This study is testing a new computer navigation system (OrthoPilot with pheno4u software) to help surgeons perform knee replacements more accurately. About 120 people who need a total knee replacement will take part. The goal is to see if the new software improves how well the im…

This study tests whether daily cannabis extracts (CBD or THC) can reduce pain interference in people with hip or knee osteoarthritis. One hundred adults aged 40-80 will take either CBD, THC, or a placebo capsule daily for 8 weeks and track their symptoms remotely. The goal is to …

This study tests whether a pharmacist-led program can help patients reduce their opioid use by about half in the weeks before knee or hip replacement surgery. 45 adults on stable, moderate-dose opioids will work with a pharmacist to create a taper plan and get weekly check-ins. T…

This study compares two approaches to recovery after total knee replacement: a fast track plan designed to speed up recovery versus standard care. Researchers will measure how well patients can move and care for themselves after surgery, as well as how long they stay in the hospi…

This study compares two types of computer-assisted knee replacement surgery: one using a navigation system (OrthoPilot) and one using a robotic arm (MAKO). The goal is to see if they provide similar improvements in knee function and pain relief one year after surgery. About 140 a…

This study tests whether a low dose of steroid injected into the knee works as well as the standard dose for reducing pain and improving function in obese people with knee arthritis. Forty participants will receive either a low or standard dose and report their pain levels and da…

This study is testing whether low-impact group exercise classes can help reduce pain in people with knee, hip, or ankle osteoarthritis. Participants attend one-hour group sessions three times a week for six months, led by a physical therapist or trainer. The study also includes s…

This study compares two ways of closing the wound after hip or knee replacement surgery: barbed sutures (a newer type) versus conventional sutures. About 90 adults having hip or knee replacement will be randomly assigned to one method. Researchers will track wound healing, compli…