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Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Versus Triamcinolone Injection For Hip Osteoarthritis
This is a single site, randomized single blinded, two arm study researching the effects of bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) versus Triamcinolone in patients with hip osteoarthritis. The aims and hypothesis are as follows: Specific Aim 1: Evaluate the change in pain and functional scores of a single bone marrow aspirate injection in comparison to triamcinolone in patients with hip osteoarthritis through validated patient reported outcomes scores at baseline to 12 months (6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months). Hypothesis: The investigators hypothesize that triamcinolone and BMAC groups will have pain reduction after each respective intervention. The changes with...
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C-CAR168 CAR T Cell Therapy for Refractory Autoimmune Disease
This multi-center, open-label, Phase 1/2 study aims to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of C-CAR168, an autologous anti-CD20/BCMA CAR-T therapy, in patients with autoimmune diseases refractory to standard treatments. The study includes both dose escalation and dose expansion phases, with participants grouped into condition-specific cohorts. The purpose of this study is to: 1. Test the safety and ability for subjects with autoimmune refractory to standard treatment to tolerate the C-CAR168. 2. Determine the recommended Phase 2 dose of C-CAR168 in subjects with autoimmune disease refractory to standard treatment. Participants will...
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Ceftriaxone for Post-Treatment Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a public health crisis in the US. It is estimated that over 400,000 cases occur every year with 10-20% of those infected going on to develop Post-Treatment Lyme disease Syndrome (PTLDS). The goal of this study is to investigate if giving Ceftriaxone every 5 days for about 6 weeks kills the organism that produces persistent Lyme infection. Enrolled participants will be randomized 1:1 receiving either pulse-dosed ceftriaxone or placebo [dextrose (5% in water), (D5W)], intravenously. Participants will be evaluated at each of the study visits, and then in a follow-up phase out to 12 months. They will be unblinded at 6 months and those randomized to the placebo group...
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Changes in Cerebral Oxygenation Related to Intraoperative Position Changes
This is a prospective, observational study. This study will assess the effect of temporary changes in body position (supine, head of bed elevated 30 degrees, head of bed elevated 60 degrees) in anesthetized patients. Tissue oxygenation will be assessed non-invasively using near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) by a device that is used in our operating rooms and the ICU setting to assess cerebral and tissue oxygenation.
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Cold and Compression Post TKA
The purpose of this study is to compare pain score (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System: PROMIS NRS Pain Subscale) between the control and cold/compression groups pre-surgically, daily after surgery for 14 days, then weekly after surgery for 3 months, and at 6 months post-surgery.
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Collagen Protein Versus Placebo on Muscle Recovery
This study is focused on exploring the gap in the literature by comparing the effects of collagen protein versus placebo supplementation on the musculotendinous unit following muscle damaging protocol. Thus, the purpose of this study is to identify and compare the effect of collagen protein versus placebo supplementation on indirect markers of musculotendinous unit recovery following eccentric calf exercises.
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Comparative Effectiveness of Two Different Approaches to Radiofrequency Ablation of Lumbar Medial Branch Nerves
The purpose of this voluntary research study is to determine whether the parasagittal approach to lumbar medial branch (LMB) nerve radio frequency ablation (RFA) will have greater efficacy than the traditional approach to lumbar medial branch nerve radio frequency ablation.
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Conservative Versus Operative - First Time Patella Dislocations
There is no consensus regarding whether rehabilitation or surgical management is best for the management of a primary patellar dislocation. Consequently this prospective randomized controlled aims to compare the incidence of recurrent knee dislocations and patient reported outcomes of patients with primary patellar dislocations managed with surgery (medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction) compared to non-operative management (a standardized rehabilitation protocol, control group).
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Conservative Versus Operative - First Time Shoulder Dislocations
There is no consensus regarding whether rehabilitation or surgical stabilization leads to optimized outcomes for treatment of primary anterior shoulder dislocations. This prospective, randomized controlled trial therefore aims to compare arthroscopic Bankart repair versus physical therapy for the treatment of primary anterior shoulder dislocations.
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Delving Into Participation Trends of Scleroderma Clinical Trials
Typically, specific demographic subsets tend to exhibit greater engagement in medical research. Nonetheless, there is insufficient research elucidating the trial characteristics influencing the participation of these particular demographics. The study will analyze data from diverse demographic viewpoints to uncover recurring trends that could provide valuable insights for future patients with scleroderma.
