Arthritic joint disease

Researchers are testing whether a specific carbohydrate diet, which has anti-inflammatory effects in children with inflammatory bowel disease, can also reduce joint inflammation in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The trial includes children up to age 16 with low to m…

This study is testing the Persona Ti-Nidium knee implant in 240 people who need total knee replacement due to conditions like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to see if the implant is safe and improves knee function and pain. Participants will be followed over …

This study is testing a new knee implant called the Persona SoluTion PPS femur in 200 adults who need total knee replacement. The goal is to see if it safely improves knee function and reduces pain over two years. Participants will have their knee health measured before surgery a…

This study is testing a device called KeriFuse® that is implanted into the finger joint to fuse the bones together. It is for people with arthritis in the last joint of the finger or thumb. The goal is to see if it reduces pain and successfully fuses the joint within three months…

This study follows 299 people who received the Smith+Nephew Porous Total Knee System, a titanium knee replacement for severe arthritis. The goal is to see if the implant reduces pain, improves movement, and lasts at least two years without needing revision surgery. Participants a…

This study investigates whether adding two common drugs—valsartan (for high blood pressure) and celecoxib (for arthritis pain)—to standard metformin therapy can improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. The trial enrolls adults with obesity, high blood pressure,…

This trial tests whether injections of platelet-rich fibrin (iPRF), made from a patient's own blood, can reduce pain and improve jaw function in people with mild to moderate temporomandibular joint (TMJ) degeneration. Forty-two adults with TMJ arthritis or osteoarthritis will rec…

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 compares two types of total knee replacement systems: one that uses cement to hold the implant in place and one that does not. Researchers will track 300 patients with knee pain from arthritis or deformity over 5 years to see which implant leads to better pain relief, …

This study is testing the CATALYSTEM hip system in 119 people who need a total hip replacement due to conditions like arthritis or hip damage. The goal is to see if the implant is safe and works well, focusing on how long it lasts without needing a second surgery. Participants wi…

This study follows 737 people who received a Persona knee implant to see how long it lasts and how well it works. Participants are adults aged 18-75 with severe knee pain from conditions like arthritis or bone damage. The goal is to track implant survival and knee function over t…

This study follows 100 people who received a new type of knee replacement device called EVOLUTION® NitrX™. The goal is to see how safe and effective it is over time. Participants have conditions like arthritis or knee damage. The main measure is a patient-reported score of knee f…

This study was designed to test whether infusions of stem cells from donated fat tissue could safely improve symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children aged 2 to 17. The trial was a phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study, but it was withd…

This study compares two ways to recover after reverse total shoulder replacement: using a smartphone app (mymobility) for home exercises versus standard in-person physical therapy. Researchers will enroll 100 adults to see if the app works just as well. The main goal is to measur…

This study tests whether giving people free fruits and vegetables (a produce prescription) along with culturally tailored cooking classes can improve their nutrition and help manage chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Thirty adults who already take medicatio…

This study looks at 360 adults aged 18-75 who need a hip replacement due to arthritis or pain. It compares three different types of artificial hip parts to see which one causes less bone loss and gives better pain relief and movement over 5 years. Participants will have CT scans …

This study follows 777 adults aged 18-75 who received the Persona Total Knee System to treat severe knee pain and disability from conditions like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will track how long the implant lasts, how safe it is, and how well it improves pa…

This study compares two types of hip implant liners—one with vitamin E and one without—to see which lasts longer and causes fewer problems like wear or bone damage. Researchers are following 400 adults aged 18 to 75 who need a hip replacement due to arthritis. The goal is to find…

This study is tracking 100 people who received a total hip replacement with a specific implant called AMIStem C. The main goal is to see how much the implant moves inside the bone over time, using special X-ray analysis. Researchers will also check how well patients recover and h…

This study follows 100 people who need a hip replacement to see how long the MiniMAX hip stem lasts and how well it works. Participants receive the stem during surgery and are checked for implant survival and hip function using the Harris Hip Score. The goal is to confirm the ste…

This study follows 200 people who receive a cementless knee replacement (GMK Sphere) to see how long the implant lasts and how well it works. Participants have severe knee damage from arthritis or other conditions. The goal is to monitor safety and performance in real-world use, …

This Mayo Clinic study tests a new 3D MRI sequence called oZTEo, enhanced with deep learning, to detect bone erosions in the hands of people with inflammatory arthritis. The goal is to see if this advanced scan finds erosions better than standard MRI or X-rays. The study will enr…

This study looks at whether putting vancomycin powder directly into the joint during hip or knee replacement surgery can prevent infections better than standard IV antibiotics alone. About 1,800 adults having primary or revision joint replacement are being followed for two years.…

This study looks at whether adding cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to standard knee osteoarthritis care (education and exercise) helps reduce pain and improve function. About 128 adults aged 45+ with both knee osteoarthritis and insomnia will be followed for 6 m…

This study tests whether a daily capsule containing a heat-killed probiotic (LDL557) can improve joint discomfort and inflammation in 100 older adults with early knee or hip arthritis. Participants take either the probiotic or a placebo for a period, and researchers measure chang…

This pilot study tests a procedure called geniculate artery embolization for people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. The treatment blocks abnormal blood vessels in the knee to reduce pain and swelling. Twenty participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the …

This study tests a new procedure called genicular artery embolization using SakuraBead, a dissolvable bead that blocks small blood vessels in the knee to reduce pain. It involves 89 adults aged 40-79 with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis that hasn't improved with standard t…

This study compares a newer surgical approach that spares the rotator cuff to the traditional method for total shoulder replacement in 108 adults with arthritis. The goal is to see which approach leads to better shoulder function and recovery. Participants will be followed for at…

This observational study follows adults with morbid obesity who undergo bariatric surgery to see if substantial weight loss changes the alignment of their hips, knees, and ankles. Researchers measure leg alignment using standing X-rays before surgery and at 3, 6, and 12 months af…

This study from the University of Pittsburgh is looking at how well people recover after total knee replacement surgery. It compares two types of surgery: one done with a robot's help and one done by hand. Researchers will follow 30 people who are already scheduled for knee repla…

This study aims to improve how doctors diagnose and treat chronic muscle and joint pain by using simple questionnaires and pain sensitivity tests. Researchers will study 250 adults with conditions like osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain, or inflammatory arthritis…

This study looks at how well COVID-19 booster vaccines work in people with rheumatic diseases (like arthritis) who take medications that affect their immune system. Researchers want to see if getting the COVID-19 booster at the same time as other routine vaccines (like tetanus or…

This study looks at how different eating habits—like being a vegetarian, eating fish, or drinking alcohol—might affect a person's chance of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers are using data from half a million UK adults aged 40 to 70. They are not testing a new treatmen…

This study was designed to test a holistic education program for stress management in people from colonized English-speaking countries. It aimed to help with conditions like stress, PTSD, anxiety, and fatigue using pastoral counseling and self-care activities. However, the study …

This study asks over 2,300 people with various joint conditions (like arthritis, fractures, and hip problems) to fill out surveys about their treatment preferences. Researchers want to learn how factors like pain, recovery time, cost, and surgery versus non-surgery affect patient…

This study aimed to see if custom carbon fiber braces could reduce forces on the ankle joint after a fracture, potentially lowering the risk of arthritis. It planned to enroll adults with healed ankle fractures and test different brace designs. However, the study was withdrawn be…

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help people with psoriatic arthritis manage their condition with fewer in-person doctor visits. About 278 adults who already use certain arthritis medications will use the app to report symptoms. Researchers will compare visit frequen…

This study looks at whether helping people with inflammatory arthritis address social needs—like food, housing, or transportation—can reduce missed doctor visits. About 100 adults with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus who have missed appointments in the past year wil…

This study looks at immune cells from people with autoimmune diseases (like lupus), people with infections, and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to understand how these cells differ and what makes them attack the body in autoimmune conditions. The study involves blood and bon…

This study follows 200 adults who received the Medacta Shoulder System to treat various shoulder issues like arthritis, fractures, or rotator cuff problems. The main goal is to see how long the implant lasts and how well the shoulder works after surgery. It is a post-market check…