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NCT00597012 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Comparing Surgery Versus Standard Physical Therapy in Treating People With a Meniscal Tear and Osteoarthritis

A NA study of Osteoarthritis, sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Active
Registry status
NA
Development phase
351
Enrollment target
7
Study locations

NCT00597012 is a NA study of Osteoarthritis that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Brigham and Women's Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 351 participants, below the 815-participant average among 135 other Osteoarthritis trials with a reported enrollment target (57% lower). The trial reports 7 study locations across 7 states.

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The verdict

NCT00597012, a NA study of Osteoarthritis, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
351 participants
Enrollment target
7
Study locations

Study Summary

There are two cartilage structures, called menisci, in each knee joint. A torn meniscus can be caused by a traumatic injury or aging-related degeneration. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of another type of cartilage that covers the end of bones within a joint. In people who have knee OA, a meniscal tear can easily lead to disability. This study will compare the effectiveness of two recommended treatments, surgery and physical therapy, for people with a torn meniscus and knee OA.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Standard physical therapy
  • PROCEDURE Arthroscopic partial menisectomy
  • OTHER Postoperative rehabilitative physical therapy

Study Locations (7)

Illinois

  • Rush University Medical Center - Chicago

Massachusetts

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital - Boston

Minnesota

  • Mayo Clinic - Rochester

Missouri

  • Washington University in St Louis, School of Medicine - St Louis

New York

  • Hospital for Special Surgery - New York

Ohio

  • Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland

Tennessee

  • Vanderbilt University - Nashville

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 351 participants
Start Date 2008-05
Est. Completion 2025-12
Phase NA

Sponsor

Brigham and Women's Hospital

937 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00597012

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00597012 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 351 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 815-participant average among 135 other Osteoarthritis trials with a reported enrollment target (57% lower). The listed sponsor is Brigham and Women's Hospital, which has 937 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Osteoarthritis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Standard physical therapy is the first listed.

NCT00597012 reports 7 study locations spanning 7 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00597012 about?

NCT00597012 is a clinical study titled "Comparing Surgery Versus Standard Physical Therapy in Treating People With a Meniscal Tear and Osteoarthritis". There are two cartilage structures, called menisci, in each knee joint. A torn meniscus can be caused by a traumatic injury or aging-related degeneration. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of another type of cartilage that covers the end of ...

What is the current status of trial NCT00597012?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 351 participants. The study started on 2008-05. Estimated completion is 2025-12.

What conditions does trial NCT00597012 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Osteoarthritis.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00597012?

The interventions under investigation include: Standard physical therapy (OTHER), Arthroscopic partial menisectomy (PROCEDURE), Postoperative rehabilitative physical therapy (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00597012?

This trial is sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital, which has 937 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00597012 being conducted?

This trial has 7 study locations across Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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