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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Shoulder implant under review: will it last 10 years?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at a shoulder implant used to treat pain and joint problems from conditions like arthritis, fractures, and rotator cuff tears. It involved 67 adults who received the implant and tracked how long it lasted and any side effects over 10 years. The goal was to confi…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Knee implant study halted early: what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at how well the P.F.C. Sigma knee replacement implant works in people with severe knee arthritis. Researchers planned to follow 723 patients for at least 5 years after surgery, tracking pain, function, and any complications. However, the study was terminated ear…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: DePuy International • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC