The Importance of Clinical Trials in Orthopedic Research: Advancing Treatment Options for Cartilage Injuries Cartilage injuries, such as those occurring in the knee or hip joints, can be debilitating and impact your quality of life. Clinical trials play a pivotal role in advancing treatment options for cartilage injuries. These trials are designed to assess the [...]
Understanding Clinical Research: A Comprehensive Guide for Prospective Orthopedic Patients Clinical research is a crucial component of advancing orthopedic care and treatment options for patients. By participating in clinical trials, you have the opportunity to contribute to medical advancements and gain access to cutting-edge therapies. Understanding the process of clinical research is essential for you [...]
Foot Pain Studies There are many possible causes of foot pain. At Horizon Clinical Research we have an interest in foot pain and in finding solutions to it. We have been conducting clinical trials to test new approaches for the past 5 years. We currently have several studies available to patients. Please let us know if [...]
A clinical trial on knee pain might be the right choice for you
Diagnosed with OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) of the knee? You may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial. The study site personnel will inform you if you qualify to participate. Why should I participate? It is anticipated that this study treatment will provide relief of pain due to OA of the knee, but this benefit is [...]
Novartis Pharmaceuticals is sponsoring a clinical research trial for males and females, ages 18-55 years, with a cartilage injury of partial thickness of one knee. To learn more about knee joint cartilage injuries, click here. This study is designed to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of multiple injections of the study drug (or placebo) over [...]
NOVOCART® 3D Autologous Chondrocyte Implant System U.S. Phase 3 Clinical Trial NOVOCART® 3D is considered an investigational product in the United States (meaning the product has not been approved by the FDA). NOVOCART® 3D has been used in a select few European countries since 2003 to treat more than 17,000 patients with damaged knee cartilage. Within the [...]
Regentis Biomaterials is conducting a pivotal FDA regulated clinical study (research study) to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational device, GelrinC, implanted following a standard microfracture procedure, compared to a historical control group of patients who have undergone microfracture for the treatment of articular cartilage defects of the knee. This is a non-randomized [...]
<h2>What is cartilage?</h2> Nearly every joint in your body is made up of surfaces that allow incredibly smooth almost motion. This allows you to painlessly bend your elbow, your knee, or move your hip. These surfaces are made up of water and a spongy, springy living material called ‘cartilage’. A little different from the cartilage [...]
