Avascular necrosis
MONDO:0018373Necrotic changes in the bone tissue due to interruption of blood supply. Most often affecting the epiphysis of the long bones, the necrotic changes result in the collapse and the destruction of the bone structure.
Also known as: AVN, avascular necrosis of bone
141 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 80 tagged with Avascular necrosis itself.
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Sub-types of Avascular necrosis
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Primary avascular necrosis 0 trials · 39 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Familial avascular necrosis of femoral head 20 trials · 39 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Idiopathic avascular necrosis 1 trial
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1C 0 trials
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Secondary avascular necrosis 1 trial · 38 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Osteonecrosis of the jaw 21 trials
- Gaucher disease type I 12 trials
- Hereditary antithrombin deficiency 3 trials
- Secondary non-traumatic avascular necrosis 1 trial
- Hereditary thrombophilia due to congenital histidine-rich (poly-L) glycoprotein deficiency 0 trials
- Traumatic avascular necrosis 0 trials
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Dysbaric osteonecrosis 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New hip implant aims to fix cartilage without replacement
Disease control OngoingThis early study is testing a new device called the ReNew Hip Implant in 15 people aged 14 to 64 with hip cartilage damage from conditions like osteoarthritis or hip impingement. The implant is surgically placed to repair the cartilage. Researchers are checking if it is safe and …
Sponsor: Cytex Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shoulder implant tested for long-term relief in severe tears and arthritis
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 200 adults who receive the Shoulder iD™ implant to treat severe rotator cuff tears or shoulder arthritis. Researchers measure how well the shoulder works and how often the implant needs to be fixed or replaced over 10 years. Participants attend regular check-up…
Sponsor: Stryker Trauma and Extremities • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shoulder implant tracked for 10 years in 73 patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 73 people who received a shoulder replacement using the Anatomical Shoulder Domelock System. The goal is to see how well the device works and how safe it is over 10 years. Participants have conditions like arthritis or avascular necrosis and have not improved w…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New knee implant under review: could it ease arthritis pain?
Disease control OngoingThis 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 …
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ceramic hip resurfacing: a Metal-Free future for joint replacement?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new type of hip resurfacing device made entirely of ceramic, designed for people with hip osteoarthritis, necrosis, or dysplasia. The goal is to see if it is as safe and effective as existing metal-on-metal devices, but without releasing metal ions into th…
Sponsor: Embody Orthopaedic Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which hip implant lasts longer? a Head-to-Head trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing two different cup designs for total hip replacement, both paired with the same stem, to see which one gives patients better hip function and less pain. About 120 people with hip arthritis or related conditions will be randomly assigned to receive either the …
Sponsor: Limacorporate S.p.a • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hip replacement liners put to the test in global study
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 300 people who receive a hip replacement using either the Vivacit-E or Longevity liner, both made of a special plastic designed to last longer. The goal is to see how well these liners hold up over time, measuring how many are still in place without needing rep…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New knee implant study aims to help arthritis sufferers walk Pain-Free
Disease control OngoingThis 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 …
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New modular shoulder implant aims to improve outcomes in tough revision surgeries
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new modular shoulder replacement system in 105 people who need complex revision surgery due to joint disease, trauma, or cancer. The device can replace part or all of the upper arm bone. Researchers are tracking how long the implant lasts and how well pati…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hip stem implant tracked for 10 years in 313 patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well the Insignia Hip Stem works and how safe it is for people needing a total hip replacement. It includes 313 adults with conditions like hip arthritis or fractures. Researchers will check implant survival and hip function for up to 10 years after surger…
Sponsor: Stryker Orthopaedics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New shoulder implant tracked in 200 patients for pain and function
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 200 adults getting a shoulder replacement with the Zimmer Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System. It aims to see how long the implant lasts and how well it relieves pain and improves movement in people with conditions like arthritis, fractures, or failed prio…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a common muscle drug and vitamin e heal jaw bone death?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of pentoxifylline (a muscle pain drug) and vitamin E can help heal jaw bone damage caused by osteoporosis or cancer treatments. About 100 people with medication-related jaw bone death will receive either the drug combo plus standard …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study tests whether No-Cement knee implants outperform traditional ones
Disease control OngoingThis 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, …
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New hip implant under study for Long-Term success
Disease control OngoingThis study is checking how well a new hip replacement part (the HYPE stem) works and lasts over 10 years. About 180 people with hip disease from arthritis or injury will get the implant. Doctors will use X-rays and surveys to see if the implant stays firmly in place and helps red…
Sponsor: Societe dEtude, de Recherche et de Fabrication • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Hip replacement device study pulled before it started
Disease control CancelledThis study planned to test a new hip replacement device (the HYPE stem) in people with hip arthritis or other hip damage. The goal was to see how well the device works and if it is safe. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are ava…
Sponsor: Societe dEtude, de Recherche et de Fabrication • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Shoulder device under 10-Year watch
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 194 people who received the Comprehensive Nano shoulder device to replace their shoulder joint due to arthritis, bone death, or deformity. Researchers will track how long the implant lasts and how well patients can use their shoulder over 10 years. The goal is …
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New knee device tracked in 757-Patient study
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 757 people who received the Persona Partial Knee system, a device used to replace only the damaged part of the knee. The goal is to see how long the implant lasts and how well patients function afterward. Participants have knee arthritis or related conditions a…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo treatment aims to save hips from collapse
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a procedure for people with early-stage osteonecrosis (bone death) of the hip. Doctors drill into the hip bone, inject a concentrated sample of the patient's own bone marrow, and add a special bone graft material called Genex. The goal is to see if this helps bon…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New shoulder replacement system tracked in global study
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is following 110 people who received a Tornier HRS shoulder replacement to see how well it improves pain and function. Participants have conditions like arthritis, fractures, or rotator cuff tears. The goal is to collect long-term safety and performance data for regula…
Sponsor: Stryker Trauma and Extremities • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hip liner tracked for 10 years: will it last?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study follows 52 people who already received a Vivacit-E hip liner during total hip replacement. Researchers will track how long the implant lasts and any problems over 10 years. The goal is to confirm the liner is safe and helps reduce pain and improve movement for conditio…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Hip implants under the microscope: 8-Year Follow-Up study launched
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is checking the long-term safety and performance of two hip implant devices (RingLoc Bipolar Acetabular Cup and Endo II Femoral Head) used in hip replacement surgery. Researchers will follow 116 patients who had their surgery at least eight years ago, tracking complica…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New hip implant aims to improve joint replacement outcomes
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New knee implant under review: will it hold up?
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Sponsor: MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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3D-Printed ankle bone implant tested in new study
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is testing a custom 3D-printed device that replaces the talus bone in the ankle. The device is designed for people with severe bone damage from conditions like avascular necrosis or large cartilage defects. Researchers will follow 50 participants for 5 years to see if …
Sponsor: Restor3D • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Hip implant Follow-Up study aims to confirm Long-Term safety
Disease control OngoingThis study tracks 100 adults who need a hip replacement to see how well the Avenir cemented hip stem works and holds up over time. Participants have conditions like arthritis, hip fractures, or hip damage from past surgeries. The main goal is to measure how long the implant lasts…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New shoulder implant under review: will it hold up over time?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well a special shoulder implant works for people who need a joint replacement due to arthritis, injury, or bone loss. Researchers will track 22 participants to see how long the implant lasts and if there are any problems. The goal is to make sure the impla…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New hip liner under Long-Term watch: will it hold up?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is following 202 people who received a special hip liner during hip replacement surgery. The goal is to see how long the liner lasts and whether it causes any problems over time. Participants are adults aged 18 to 80 with conditions like arthritis or hip fractures. The…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New shoulder implant tracked in 200 patients for lasting relief
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 200 adults who received the Medacta Shoulder System to treat shoulder problems like arthritis, fractures, or to replace a previous implant. Researchers are checking how long the implant lasts, how well the shoulder works, and any side effects. The goal is to co…
Sponsor: Medacta International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New hip stem under surveillance: how well does it last?
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Sponsor: Medacta International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New knee implant under watch: will it last?
Disease control OngoingThis 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, …
Sponsor: Medacta International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New hip implant tested for better Long-Term fit
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new hip implant cup (Trident II) to an older version to see if it stays just as stable in the bone after surgery. Researchers will track 87 patients aged 40-75 for up to 10 years using special X-rays to measure any implant movement. The goal is to ensure the…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:06 UTC
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Massage gun vs. hands: which eases Post-Hip-Surgery numbness?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyAfter hip replacement through a front incision, many people feel numbness, tingling, or burning in the thigh because a nearby nerve gets irritated. This trial tests whether a handheld massage gun, used at home twice a day for six weeks, can ease those symptoms faster than gentle …
Sponsor: Zachary M Ricciardelli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shoulder implant safety tracked for years after surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 76 people who received a pyrocarbon shoulder implant to see how well it works and holds up over 5 to 10 years. Researchers measure shoulder pain, function, and any complications. The goal is to confirm the implant is safe and effective for long-term use.
Sponsor: Stryker Trauma and Extremities • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers track shoulder implant longevity to improve future surgeries
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study gathers information from 160 people who received a shoulder implant to see how long the implant lasts and how safe it is. Participants have conditions like arthritis or fractures. The goal is to use this data to make better implants and help doctors and patients make i…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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500 patients revisited: how do childhood hip surgeries hold up decades later?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well treatments for childhood hip conditions (like hip dysplasia and Perthes disease) work over the long term. Researchers at Mayo Clinic are following 500 adults who were treated for these conditions as children. They will check how many needed another su…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Hip implant under observation: will it last?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is following 230 adults who received a G7 hip replacement system to see how long the implant lasts and how well it works. Participants have hip problems like arthritis or bone death. The study does not test a new treatment but simply watches and records outcomes over t…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New shoulder implant under watch: how well does it last?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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…
Sponsor: Medacta International SA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC