Orthocarolina Research Institute, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Orthocarolina Research Institute, Inc., explained in plain language.
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Bone-Delivered antibiotics may spare joint infection patients from repeat surgeries
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new way to give antibiotics during surgery for infected knee replacements. Instead of standard IV antibiotics, the drugs are delivered directly into the bone around the joint. The goal is to see if this approach can stop the infection from coming back, so patie…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 24, 2026 16:17 UTC
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Virtual reality headsets aim to stop phantom pain before it starts
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing if using virtual reality (VR) therapy right after a major limb amputation can prevent or reduce phantom limb pain. Researchers will enroll 50 patients who are scheduled for amputation. The goal is to see if early VR use can help the brain adapt better and re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 15, 2026 16:15 UTC
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Can teens skip opioids after back surgery? new study tests safer pain relief
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at two ways to manage pain after scoliosis surgery in teenagers: one using only non-opioid medicines and another using traditional opioids. The goal is to see if the opioid-free approach works just as well while reducing side effects and the risk of opioid depend…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 19:36 UTC