Clinical Research Directory

Coach2Move: Physical Therapy to Improve Physical Activity in Individuals With Chronic MSK Conditions

Chronic musculoskeletal conditions (chronic low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, hip osteoarthritis) are the most common causes of long-term disability resulting in a loss of quality-of life for affected individuals and high costs for society. Regular physical activity can reduce disability and improve quality-of-life but can be challenging in the presence of pain and impaired function. This proposal addresses an urgent need for interventions that support physical activity in this population by leveraging the physical therapy intervention to address symptoms of chronic musculoskeletal conditions and support long-term physical activity engagement.

Effect of Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) Injection on Knee Osteoarthritis

To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of PRP injection therapy in the repair of osteoarthritis and periarticular soft tissue injury through a single-center, exploratory clinical study, and to provide a more reliable basis for the treatment of joint injury.

Treatment of Symptomatic Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis: Intra-articular Injection of Autologous Microfragmented Adipose Tissue and Hyaluronic Acid vs Intra Articular Injection of Autologous Microfragmented Adipose Tissue

The HYALOFAT study is a randomized controlled double-blind trial with parallel treatment arms and 1:1 allocation. By means of a double-blind randomized controlled trial in patients with symptomatic bilateral OA of the knees, the clinical outcomes of autologous microfragmented adipose tissue injection associated with hyaluronic acid in one knee vs autologous microfragmented adipose tissue injection in the contralateral knee will be evaluated and compared. Each patient will then serve as his or her own control and not be informed of the knee assigned to the treatment group. In addition, it will be the aim of the study to evaluate the safety of the combined treatment by documenting any adverse events.

Prospective Functional, Gait, and Outcome Comparison Study of Medial Pivot Versus Single Radius Design for Total Knee Arthroplasty

Patients with degenerative joint disease can effectively be treated with a primary total knee replacement to reduce pain and improve function in their daily lives. Theoretically, achievement of normal knee motion using a medial pivot design in total knee replacements can be recreated in comparison to single radius designs, which could lead to an improvement in post-surgical outcomes and satisfaction with the procedure. The aim of this study is to compare two types of implant designs (medial pivot and single radius) in a total knee replacement using clinical outcomes, patient reported outcomes, and overall function assessed by a specialized gait laboratory.