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Filter by: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 establish the therapeutic equivalence and safety of a generic Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1% with Voltaren® Gel 1% in subjects with osteoarthritis of the knee.
Induction of autologous repair chondrogenesis to regenerate injured articular cartilage using bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) after in vitro expansion under restricted culturing conditions.
The purpose of this study was to assess the magnitude and duration of pain relief of a single IA injection of 2 doses (16 and 32 mg) of FX006, an extended-release formulation of TCA, relative to normal saline (placebo control).
The purpose of this study is to compare two methods of pain control used during total knee joint replacement surgery. The pain medication that will be used for this study is not experimental. The investigators will compare the single shot femoral nerve block (SSFNB) and Femoral Nerve Block (FNB) plus continuous femoral nerve catheter (CFNC) to determine which method gives patients better pain control, increasing the capability to participate in physical therapy and decreasing the consumption of other pain medication. With either the single shot or the catheter the local numbing medication called ropivacaine will be used.
The purpose of the study is to find the best way to mobilize a knee after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). In particular, the aim of this study will be to investigate the advantages of adding a gentle knee mobilization to the standard rehabilitation used by physiotherapists in this hospital after TKA. All individuals waiting for TKA from the "Departement de l'appareill Locomoteur (DAL) - Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudoise (CHUV)" will be considered for this research trial. The number of individuals necessary to complete this study is 32. Participants deciding to take part will be given an information sheet and asked to sign a consent form. If deciding to take part, they will still be free to withdraw at any time and without giving a reason. A decision to withdraw at any time, or a decision not to take part, will not affect the standard of care they receive. People who agree to take part will be randomly selected into 2 groups: one group will follow the standard treatment used in physiotherapy after TKA, the other group will have the same treatment and the technique of A+ mobilization in investigation added. Participants have 50% chances to be allocated to either of the groups. Before surgery, at the first and seventh day after operation, the researchers will measure the range of motion (ROM) of the replaced knee. This means that the study will last till the moment the last participant leaves the DAL - CHUV, which is estimated to be in 12 months after the first recruitment. Individuals over 18 years old undergoing unilateral primary TKA caused by osteoarthritis will included. Exclusion criteria will be: a) insufficient French language skills to agree a written consent, b) body mass index (BMI) >40 kg/m2, c) symptomatic OA in the contralateral knee (defined as self-reported knee pain >4 on a 10-point verbal analogue scale), d) other lower extremity orthopedic problems limiting function, e) neurologic impairment or g) cognitive dysfunction. No life-style restrictions will be requested. Patients will just need to follow the physiotherapist's usual advices during the in-hospital period at the DAL - CHUV. This study does not alter the standard procedures, patients will receive all the techniques used in physiotherapy as every other TKA patient. If allocated into the mobilization group, a specific knee splint will be positioned on the patient's knee. This position will be held for 20 minutes with the leg straight and 20 minutes bent, twice a day. The person in charge of these procedures is the principal investigator of the study, a certified orthopedic physiotherapist on the staff of the DAL - CHUV. No additional changes to patients' daily routine will be involved. To the investigators knowledge, there are no side effects due to use of this mobilization. Nevertheless, the pain levels of every patient will be recorded to identify any differences between groups. If, during or after the clinical study, any patient will face unexpected health problems related with the study, they will be kindly asked to transmit the information to the principal investigator of the study. The mobilization technique involves no additional risk over that of standard treatment performed in the hospital. This study hypothesis that adding A+ graded mobilization combined with the standard in-hospital rehabilitation protocol will improve ROM without increasing pain. All information collected will be kept strictly confidential. Any information used will have names and addresses removed. All data will be stored, analyzed and reported in compliance with the Data Protection Legislation of Switzerland.
There is a high prevalence of falls in those with knee osteoarthritis (OA) compared to healthy older adults. Balance is a key element of function that allows individuals to maintain posture and respond to perturbations, and poor balance control, a risk factor for falls, has been noted in those with knee OA. There is a lack of research guiding treatment for balance deficits in knee OA, with interventions aimed at improving balance deficits in those with knee OA having mixed results. Targeted dynamic balance interventions in other patient populations have been shown to significantly improve dynamic balance control and physical function. If results similar to such populations can be achieved, such a program may produce a significant reduction in functional disability in the knee OA population and improve quality of life. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of a 10-week targeted dynamic balance intervention on dynamic balance and physical function in people with knee OA. This will be a randomized controlled trial (RCT).
The aim of the proposed study is to analyze the effect of the incorporation of phototherapy into a therapeutic exercise program on pain, functional capacity, range of motion, muscle strength in individuals with osteoarthritis of the knees. The participants will be allocated to different groups through a randomization process using opaque envelopes containing cards stipulating one of the three following groups: Group A (exercise protocol); Group B (exercise protocol + phototherapy protocol); and Group C (exercise protocol + placebo phototherapy protocol). Phototherapy will be performed on the knees diagnosed with osteoarthritis.
This is a randomised control trial to assess the benefits of using patient specific instrumentation in total knee replacement surgery. Patient specific instrumentation is an individualised system for total knee replacement surgery. The system has been marketed and is already in use in some centres. The type of implant used remains the same but the sizing of the components, and alignment of the implant is expected to improve. This study assesses any improvement in implant alignment in using the patient specific instrumentation, any improved intra-operative outcomes and any long term clinical outcome improvements for patients.
The purpose of this study is to assess whether radiographic osteoarthritis severity (OA; Kellgren-Lawrence scale) is associated with self-reported improvement in pain after non-surgical treatments (physiotherapy, pain killers, injection, other treatments). The hypothesis is that radiographic OA severity is inversely associated with self-reported improvement.