Active clinical trials for "Osteoarthritis"

This is a Phase I, prospective, active-controlled, randomized, open-label, clinical trial designed to assess the safety and tolerability of single intra-articular injection of RegenoGel-SP for the treatment of OA. RegenoGel-SP is composed of fibrinogen in plasma linked to a high molecular weight HA. The viscoelastic properties resulting from the combination of these two natural macromolecules is further enhanced by joint surface associated factors to generate a viscoelastic gel with superior stability and mechanical integrity.

Comparison of treatment cost of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in patients treated with Synvisc® versus usual treatments as well as evaluation of safety and effectiveness of these treatments.

The objective of this study is to assess the changes in daily physical activity and gait pattern, following a viscosupplement injection among a population who is suffering from hip osteoarthritis. A kinetic and kinematic gait analysis, an Actigraph activity monitor, a functional Timed-Stair-Test and two questionnaires (Medical Outcome Study Short-Form36 (MOS-SF36), Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS)) about how the pathology affects the quality of life, will be use.

The aim of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, comparator-controlled trial was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an enzyme combination, as Wobenzym®, in adults with moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee.

The study investigates the safety of discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) without assessment of motorfunction after spinal anesthesia for total hip- or knee replacement. This is an randomized controlled trial between two groups with assessment of normal (Aldrete) PACU discharge criteria with or without assessment of the motorfunction. The study hypothesis is that it is safe to be discharged from the PACU to a ward without assessment of motor function. The main outcome is length of hospial stay (LOS) in days and re-admission within the first 30 days after surgery . Secondary outcomes include adverse events up to 24 hours after surgery, and minuttes spent in the PACU after surgery. Participants will be monitores for adverse events for the first 24 hours after surgery and reported. The total number of minuttes spent in the PACU will be recorded and reported.

To assess the safety and efficacy of LBSA0103 (BDDE cross-linked sodium hyaluronate gel) when it is administered for the second time 26 weeks after its first administration in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. The Safety and efficacy of 26weeks after its first administration will be also evaluated.

To investigate the safety and tolerability of BI 1026706 in male and female healthy subjects and osteoarthritis (OA) patients following oral administration of repeated rising doses To explore the pharmacokinetics after multiple rising doses of BI 1026706 in male and female healthy subjects and OA patients The assessment of pharmacodynamics in OA patients

Keeping individuals with knee osteoarthritis physically active is critically important. Exercise is effective at reducing pain while improving physical function. However some exercises can overload the knee, and as a result, worsen knee pain and health of the knee joint. Yoga offers a foundation of static postures that improve muscle strength and joint flexibility. Using sophisticated technology that allows us to calculate the loads inside the knee, the investigators have selected yoga exercises that do not overload the knee joint. The investigators have designed a yoga exercise class that is ideal for people with knee osteoarthritis. The purpose of the study is to investigate whether these yoga exercises increase muscle strength and reduce knee pain in women with knee osteoarthritis. In addition, the investigators aim to show that these yoga exercises will also improve knee loads during activities, mobility and heart health. The investigators will ask 50 women with knee osteoarthritis to participate in a 12 week yoga exercise intervention, that requires attendance to 3 classes each week. The investigators will test strength of the leg muscles, pain, knee joint loads, mobility and cardiovascular health before and after the 12 week yoga exercise intervention.

There are several therapeutic effects of the ultrasound (US) or low level laser therapy (LLLT), including pain relief, increase of microcirculation, modulation of inflammatory response and accelerated tissue repair. The investigators hypothesis was that a combination of US, LLLT and therapeutic exercise may maximize clinical outcome.

According to Danish and international guidelines the recommended first-line of management for people with osteoarthritis consist of exercise, education, analgesic medication, and, if necessary, weight reduction. It is well documented that exercise has a positive effect on pain and physical function in patients with knee OA, but the effect of exercise on hip OA is sparsely investigated. Aim of the study: To investigate the effects of 1) strength training, and 2) Nordic Walking, and 3) unsupervised home based exercise on muscle function, endurance, pain level, physical activity, and health related quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip. The effects of exercise on muscle mass and the mechanisms behind the osteoarthritis, i.e., disease activity, inflammation, and cartilage degradation, are investigated in a subgroup (n=45) of the participants. Study hypotheses: Strength training will have a greater effect on physical function and muscle strength than Nordic Walking and home based exercise; 2) Nordic Walking will have a greater effect on endurance than strength training and unsupervised home based exercise; 3) Strength training and Nordic Walking will have a greater effect on pain level and health related quality of life than unsupervised home based exercise.