ARTHRITIS

This study tested a new shoulder implant called PyroTITAN in 156 people with arthritis. The goal was to see how well the implant works and how long it lasts. Researchers checked for device survival and any complications over time.

This study tested a smartphone app and monitoring system to help people with rheumatoid arthritis track their symptoms between doctor visits. A trained manager watched the data and alerted healthcare providers when disease activity increased. The goal was to improve patient satis…

This study looked at how safe and effective the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System is over 10 years for people with arthritis. It included 329 adults aged 21 and older who needed hip surgery. The main goal was to see how many needed a revision (replacement or removal) of the devic…

This study tested a phone-based version of the Walk With Ease program for 267 adults with arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, or lupus. Participants received coaching over the phone to help them walk more and manage symptoms. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce pain and …

This study tested a new medicine called LEVI-04 to see if it can reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. About 518 adults with knee pain took either the drug or a placebo. The main goal was to measure pain changes using standard pain scales. The trial is complete, and res…

This study tested whether special X-ray and MRI scans of the bone beneath the knee joint can predict if osteoarthritis will get worse over 3 years. Researchers followed 167 people with knee arthritis, using imaging and bone texture analysis to track changes. The goal is to better…

This study tested whether a mobile app that gives visual feedback and motivational reminders can help older adults (60+) with conditions like COPD, heart failure, or Parkinson's spend more time out of bed while in the hospital and for three months after going home. Researchers tr…

This study followed 225 people who had ACL knee surgery to see what factors lead to arthritis years later. Researchers checked knee structure, pain, and quality of life at 2 and 10 years after surgery. The goal is to understand why some patients develop arthritis and others do no…

This study looked at whether taking acetaminophen (like Tylenol) at the same time as aspirin could reduce aspirin's ability to prevent heart attacks. 55 healthy adults and smokers participated. Researchers measured blood clotting markers to see if the order of taking these medici…

This study looked at 60 people who had knee replacement surgery to see if a newer, all-plastic tibial component moves more or less than the standard metal-backed one. Researchers used special X-rays to measure implant migration over two years. The goal was to understand which des…

This study looked at how bone density around the hip implant changes one year after surgery. It compared two types of implant stems (AMIStem and Quadra) in 40 adults who had a total hip replacement through a small front incision. The goal was to see if the bone remodeling was sim…

This study looked at how often nursing home residents over 65 have joint complaints like pain or swelling. Researchers examined 100 residents, some with dementia and some without, to count tender or swollen joints. The goal was to better understand these issues in a group that is…