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NCT07670039
The purpose is to determine how reliably degenerative changes in the facet joints (FJs) and intervertebral discs (IvDs) can be assessed on computed tomography (CT) scans. At least six raters, including neurosurgeons and CT specialists, will independently evaluate anonymized CT scans covering the T9-L3 levels. The study will assess reproducibility of the Pathria grading scale for FJ degeneration and of quantitative measurements such as FJ space width and FJ angulation.
NCT07486960
Researchers are looking for new ways to treat Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA). This study will help find out if a study medicine called tulisokibart (MK-7240) can treat symptoms of active PsA. This study assesses the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of tulisokibart in adult participants with active PsA. In this study, researchers will look at different doses of tulisokibart. Researchers want to learn if at least one of the study doses of tulisokibart works better than a placebo to lessen PsA symptoms. A placebo looks like the study medicine but has no study medicine in it. Using a placebo helps researchers better understand the effects of the study medicine.
NCT07226258
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single Dose Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of SL1002 for the Treatment of Knee Pain in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee.
NCT04355923
Evaluate the impact of confinement on treatment use in spondyloarthritis. Study hypothesis that with the confinement, subjects will stop their treatment. The main objective is to study the impact of confinement on treatment. And secondly to look for for specific psychological profile linked to the interruption of the treatment. the study population consists of patients with spondyloarthritis and belonging to a patient association (ACS). All patients over 18 are included. A mailing questionnaire will be send to all patients. data on diseases activity and treatment will be collected
NCT07661407
This randomized placebo-controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) as an adjunct to standard outpatient physiotherapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Seventy-two participants will be randomly assigned to receive either conventional physiotherapy combined with active HILT or conventional physiotherapy combined with sham HILT. Outcomes related to pain, knee function, physical performance, muscle strength, range of motion, psychosocial factors, quality of life and body composition will be assessed at baseline, after the intervention, and at 8-week follow-up.
NCT02281747
Background: \- Orthopedic procedures are common in the United States. These include joint replacement and spine surgeries. Researchers want to study data about these procedures over time. They want to see if treatment has gotten better. They also want to find ways to change the care that people get before and after they have these procedures. These changes may lower the risk of problems people can have during and after treatment. They may also improve people s results. Objectives: \- To study a series of questions about surgery, medicine, treatments, and outcomes for orthopedic procedures. Eligibility: \- Data from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from 1999 to 2015. Design: * Researchers will look at data for people ages 20-100. * No new participants will be used in this study. * The study will last 6 years.
NCT06903936
Knee arthritis is a chronic joint disease that causes pain, disability and impaired quality of life, leading to significant social and health problems worldwide. Moreover, these public and economic impacts related to osteoarthritis of the knee are expected to increase in the future. With the global increase in the proportion of the elderly population, overall obesity rates and the associated incidence of osteoarthritis of the knee, clinicians are now focusing on new treatment strategies. The diagnosis is usually made by history, physical examination and radiography (X-ray) and there is no need for additional examination. Today, both non-surgical and surgical interventions are used in the treatment of knee arthritis. Non-surgical options include patient education, weight loss, physical therapy (PT), support or foot orthosis, oral painkillers, non-cortisol anti-inflammatory drugs, cortisols, hyaluronic acid, plasma injections rich in platelets, prolotherapy, stem cell therapy and genicular nerve blocks. The aim of the study was to compare the benefits of genicular nerve block and physical therapy in volunteers with knee pain for more than 3 months like you and to determine the most appropriate method. In this study, Genicular nerve block and Physical therapy in patients with knee arthritis; * Effects on knee pain, mobility and functional ability * It is aimed to examine the effects on equilibrium parameters. A total of 66 participants will be included in the study. Participants will be randomly assigned to three groups by envelope selection method. Your treatment method will be determined according to the treatment method in the envelope you choose.
NCT01566851
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are the first cause of death in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In 2010, EULAR Standing Committee for Clinical Affairs provides 10 recommendations for cardiovascular risk management in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, including a cardiovascular risk assessment annually. The goal of this study is to evaluate the application of EULAR recommendations in real life in patients with RA in the french population. Inclusion criteria: all patients over 18 years old with rheumatoid arthritis treated with at least one DMARDS and/or biologic therapy, affiliated to the RSI (regime social des independents which correspond to other branches of the universal healthcare insurance agency). Non inclusion criteria: patients declared as rheumatoid arthritis without DMARDS or biologic therapy or treated with steroids alone. The following analysis will be performed on the whole database of the RSI, without name identification. Evaluation criteria: at least once a years the prescription of at least one of the following items use in the evaluation of the cardiovascular risk factors: lipides dosage, glycemia, HbA1C, stress test, Carotid ultra-sonography, coronary or lower limbs arteriography, heart ultra-sonography, cardiology clinic, endocrinology clinic. This evaluation will be done on the whole national population of RSI for the year 2011 (01/01/2011 - 31/12/2011). On a subgroup of patients from the region "Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur", the investigators will analyze the year 2009, and compare to year 2011, to evaluate the impact of theses recommendations.
NCT06893250
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare treatment for osteoarthritis in the knee using platelet rich plasma (PRP) or adipose stem cells (ADS). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Will the patients clinically benefit from the treatment, and if so, which treatment is better? * Will there be radiological findings to support this? Participants will be randomized into one of four groups: PRP, ADS, PRP + ADS or placebo treatment (saline) and will be examined and get an X-ray and MRI of the knee taken at inclusion and after 1 and 2 years.
NCT02838069
ASCs will be administered via intra-articular use into the knee joint affected by OA where they are expected to exert their therapeutic effects. The objective of this clinical trial is to generate efficacy and tolerability profiles of single injections of 2 dosages of autologous ASCs versus standard of care (placebo), when administered locally into a knee joint affected by OA after in vitro cell expansion. The potential of ASC to lead to a disease-modifying therapeutic option for the treatment of this chronic and debilitating disease will be assessed by MRI after 1 and 2 years. This will be a phase IIb, multi-centre, prospective, randomized, double-blind study, comparing culture-expanded autologous ASC with placebo.
NCT07642258
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, also referred to as degenerative joint disease, is normally due to wear and tear and progressive cartilage loss in the articular cartilage. Osteoarthritis is most prevalent condition among older adults. The objective of the study will be to compare the effects of Sahrmann's approach versus conventional treatment on pain, valgus angle and functional disability in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
NCT07643662
Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition that causes knee pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, and difficulty performing daily activities. Many patients seek non-surgical treatment options to help manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Mobithron® Xtra, an oral health supplement containing hyaluronic acid, undenatured type II collagen, and Boswellia serrata extract, in adults with primary knee osteoarthritis. Participants will take Mobithron® Xtra once daily for 3 months as part of their routine care. The study will observe changes in knee pain, stiffness, physical function, treatment satisfaction, and overall perception of improvement using validated patient-reported outcome measures, including the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM), and Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC). This is a prospective, multicentre observational study involving patients receiving treatment in participating general practitioner clinics throughout Malaysia. No experimental procedures will be performed, and participants will continue to receive standard clinical care. Safety will be monitored throughout the study by documenting any adverse events reported by participants. The findings from this study may provide valuable real-world evidence regarding the role of Mobithron® Xtra in improving symptoms and quality of life among patients with primary knee osteoarthritis.
NCT07636057
The goal of this interventional study is to learn, whether Tofacitinib or upadacitinib is more effective in treating the patients of Rheumatoid Arthritis. It will also learn about the safety of these two agents. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Which JAK inhibitor (Tofacitinib or Upadacitinib) is more effective to improve the disease activity of Rheumatoid arthritis in Pakistani population? * What is the Disease Activity scores, ESR, CRP, RA factor level of patients? * What are the side effects of both drugs, during the study time? Participants: * Of Group A will be taking 5mg Tofacitinib oral daily for 6 months along with 25mg of once weekly dose of oral Methotrexate, whereas of Group B will be taking 15mg Upadacitinib oral daily for 6 months along with 25mg of once weekly dose of oral methotrexate. * Will Visit the clinic once at 3 months and then 6 months for checkups and tests * Will Keep a diary of any infection, treatment taken, duration of infection * Will inform the researcher about any unusual side effect during the study
NCT07627542
The purpose of this cross-sectional and comparative study is to investigate the impact of smartphone addiction on the cervical posture, musculoskeletal system, balance, and tongue pressure in individuals diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), and to compare these findings with a healthy control group. Smartphone addiction has become a major contributing factor to postural alterations such as Text Neck Syndrome. This study aims to evaluate and compare the Craniovertebral Angle (CVA), neck extensor muscle strength, Pressure Pain Thresholds (PPT) of the neck and shoulder, Single-Leg Stance (SLS) static balance, and tongue pressure among three distinct groups. A healthy control group will be included as a reference baseline to differentiate the postural and functional deterioration caused by rheumatological diseases from the additional mechanical load imposed by smartphone dependency. To eliminate the misleading effects of acute pain, joint swelling, and severe functional limitations during flare-ups, only patients with stable disease activity (DAS28 \< 3.2 for RA and BASDAI \< 4 for AS) will be enrolled. This approach aims to examine the pure biomechanical relationship between technological dependency and cervical functions, independent of active systemic inflammation.
NCT01700543
This post market clinical follow-up study is designed to confirm safety and performance of the Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder when used in hemi or total shoulder arthroplasty. The safety of the implant will be evaluated by monitoring the frequency and incidence of all kinds of adverse events. The performance will be determined by analyzing the implant survival, overall pain and functional performances (based on Constant \& Murley score and ASES score), subject quality of life (EuroQol EQ5D) and radiographic parameters (e.g. radiolucencies, osteolysis, component migration) of study subjects who received the Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder. The Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder is not approved for use in the US.
NCT07634302
Obesity is a major modifiable risk factor for knee osteoarthritis and is associated with chronic low-grade inflammation, pain, functional impairment, and cartilage degradation. Weight reduction is recommended as a core component of osteoarthritis management, while resveratrol has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective properties in experimental and clinical studies. However, the potential additional benefit of resveratrol supplementation when combined with dietary intervention remains uncertain. This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of 150 mg/day trans-resveratrol supplementation as an adjunct to a low-calorie diet in postmenopausal women with obesity and knee osteoarthritis. Ninety-seven participants were randomized to receive either a low-calorie diet alone or the same diet combined with resveratrol for 10 days. Outcomes included pain intensity, functional status, urinary C-terminal telopeptide of type II collagen (CTX-II), anthropometric parameters, body composition, metabolic markers, lipid profile, and inflammatory biomarkers.
NCT07632872
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes joint pain, swelling, and reduced physical function. Although standard disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs are effective for many patients, some individuals continue to have active disease. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of adding desloratadine to standard therapy in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis. Participants will receive either desloratadine or placebo in addition to their usual treatment. The study will assess changes in disease activity and inflammatory markers over a follow-up period of approximately 12 weeks. The results of this study may help determine whether desloratadine could be a useful add-on treatment option for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
NCT06883695
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of SHR-3045 in healthy subjects.
NCT07625150
This project aims to develop an \[18F\] fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) / magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method to locate the painful inflammation in PFJ OA associated with joint loading. \[18F\] FDG PET/MRI is an emerging pain imaging approach with enhanced sensitivity to painful hypermetabolic inflammation through evaluation of intracellular glucose utilization rate via (\[18F\]FDG PET) and fine anatomy details (MRI). The investigative group has shown its promise in revealing previously unidentified or unspecified pain generators in various musculoskeletal pain conditions. The investigators have also demonstrated the feasibility of visualizing the structural changes between unloaded and loaded knee joints with MRI, which can be easily adopted in the current PET/MRI setting. The main challenge in the proposed \[18F\]FDG PET/MRI approach is to differentiate the normal uptake of FDG for metabolic changes by weight-bearing from abnormal changes indicating eventual pain aggravation by weight-bearing and knee-flexion. The investigators have garnered the following two aims to validate the proposed method by comparing unloaded and loaded knee imaging results between PFJ OA pain patients and asymptomatic, matched controls.
NCT07627893
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease characterised by symmetric, polyarticular pain and swelling, involving small joints of the hands and feet. RA can lead to irreversible joint damage without treatment, causing disability and impacting daily activities and work productivity. Some patients turn to Chinese Herbal Medication (CHM) for treatment. Since there is currently no well designed randomised controlled trial to support the 'real-world' use of Si Miao Xiao Bi Tang with anti-rheumatic drugs, such as methotrexate, the investigators are conducting a 12-week, randomised double-blinded placebo-controlled trial to determine the efficacy, safety and cost effectiveness of a modified Si Miao Xiao Bi Tang, a type of CHM, in the treatment of patients with active RA.