Massive medicare study aims to improve joint replacement safety
NCT ID NCT02281747
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at records from over 500,000 Medicare beneficiaries with rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis who had major orthopedic procedures like joint replacements or spine surgery between 1999 and 2015. Researchers want to understand how often complications happen and whether care has improved over time. The goal is to find ways to reduce risks and improve outcomes for people undergoing these surgeries.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could identify ways to improve care before and after orthopedic surgeries, potentially reducing complications and improving outcomes for people with arthritis.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study using existing data, not a clinical trial testing a new treatment. It cannot prove cause and effect, and findings may not apply to all patient groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), 9
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States