Orthocarolina Research Institute, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Orthocarolina Research Institute, Inc., explained in plain language.
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Wrist pain relief: steroid or NSAID injection?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a steroid injection (betamethasone) or an NSAID injection (ketorolac) works better for DeQuervain's tenosynovitis, a painful wrist condition. 62 adults with the condition received one of the two injections. The main goal was to measure pain during a spec…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Which surgery works best for infected hip or knee replacements?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 343 adults with infections in their artificial hip or knee joints. It compared two common surgeries: one-stage (removing and replacing the joint in one operation) and two-stage (removing the joint, treating the infection, then replacing it later). The main go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:09 UTC