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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: Active NA study of Osteoarthritis, sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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.
Primary Outcome
Scores on the physical-function subscale of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more limitation of physical function. The primary outcome was the difference between the study groups with respect to the change in the score on the physical-function scale of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) from baseline to 6 months after randomization.
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 351 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-12 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT00597012 still lists
NCT00597012 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 351 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 815-participant average among 135 other Osteoarthritis trials with a reported enrollment target (57% lower).
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 lists 7 locations in 7 states (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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