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Tocilizumab Discontinuation Versus Dose Reduction for Patients With Well-Controlled Giant Cell Arteritis
This is a multi-center, randomized, open label study that will assess the efficacy and safety of ACTEMRA(R) or one of its FDA-approved biosimilars Tocilizumab (TCZ) maintenance versus withdrawal in Giant cell arteritis (GCA) patients who are in remission after at least 12 months of high dose TCZ treatment. Eligible participants will also have discontinued glucocorticoids (e.g., prednisone (or equivalent)) entirely at least three months before randomization. High dose TCZ treatment includes 6-8 mg/kg intravenously (IV) monthly or 162 mg subcutaneously (SC) weekly, which are two forms of administration that are commonly used in clinical practice and are equally efficacious in...
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Ublituximab in Autoantibody Positive Immune Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy
This is a multi-center, Phase 2 trial of ublituximab as first-line combination therapy in early, active autoantibody positive immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy. The primary objective is to estimate the effect of ublituximab as first add-on combination therapy at 24 weeks compared to placebo in treating early, active autoantibody positive immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy using the validated 2016 American College of Rheumatology/ European League Against Rheumatism (ACR/EULAR) Myositis Response Criteria, as measured by the Total Improvement Score (TIS)
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Understanding Patient Preferences When Deciding on a Voluntary Musculoskeletal Test
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand how people make decisions about imaging tests for common musculoskeletal problems (like arthritis, tendon problems, or nerve compression). The study involves adult patients attending a musculoskeletal specialty clinic. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does having a structured conversation about the pros and cons of a test affect how much a person wants to have that test? 2. Does that conversation help people feel more confident and less conflicted about their decision? Researchers will compare patients who have a values-based discussion with a researcher to those who receive brief written...
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UR+AIMS Gout Wearable Skin Uric Acid Monitor Study
15 patients with gout [10 patients no recent urate-lowering therapy (ULT) and 5 patients on stable urate-lowering therapy (ULT)] will be invited to participate in a standardized meal at the UCLA Human Nutrition Center and a 7-day community follow-up for the measurement of uric acid (and other metabolites) using our Uric Acid and Metabolite Monitor System (UR+AIMS) skin patch.
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Use of Corticosteroid in Intraopertive Injections in Total Knee Replacement Surgery.
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out which type of steroid medicine, when added to a standard pain-control injection during total knee replacement surgery, works best at reducing pain, limiting opioid use, and improving recovery in adults undergoing surgery for severe knee arthritis or injury. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does adding a steroid to the injection improve pain control and reduce opioid use after surgery? Is the newer extended-release steroid (Zilretta) more effective and safer-especially for patients with diabetes-than the traditional steroid (methylprednisolone)? Researchers will compare: Standard pain-control injection alone Standard...
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Veterans Enhanced Recovery Using Integrative Treatments Around Surgery
The study aims to assess the implementation and effectiveness of Integrative Treatments - Music Medicine, Aromatherapy, and Battlefield Acupuncture - in the management of perioperative pain and anxiety, and in the reduction of related pharmacologic treatments.
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Z1 Hip System: Post-Market Clinical Follow Up Study
The objectives of this study are to confirm the early to mid-term safety, performance, and clinical benefits of the Z1 Femoral Hip System in hemi-hip arthroplasty and primary total hip arthroplasty. The primary objective of this post market clinical follow-up (PMCF) study is the assessment of safety by recording and analyzing the survival of the implant system at 2 years post-implantation. Safety will also be established by recording the incidence and frequency of revisions, complications, and adverse events. Relation of the events to implant, instrumentation, and/or procedure should be specified. The secondary objective is the assessment of functional performance and clinical...
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124I-Evuzamitide PET/CT Imaging In Patients With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This clinical trial will use the amyloid-binding radiotracer, 124I-evuzamitide, to potentially detect amyloid, in the heart and elsewhere, in patients who have a history of lumbar spinal stenosis and/or carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Adjacent Level Anterior Cervical Fusion: SeaSpine Shoreline Versus Removal of Previously Implanted Plate and Replating
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of SeaSpine Shoreline device in surgery of the cervical spine.
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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Outcomes Database Registry
The purpose of this study is to analyze the long-term outcomes of surgical treatment of idiopathic scoliosis of all curve patterns treated by either anterior or posterior procedures. In addition, to analyze the long-term outcomes of non-operative idiopathic scoliosis.
