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NCT01931735 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Prospective Trial of Arthroscopic Meniscectomy for Degenerative Meniscus Tears
A NA study, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 27
- Enrollment target
NCT01931735: Completed NA study, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
NCT01931735 is a NA study that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 27 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01931735, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 27 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Arthroscopic meniscectomy is among the most commonly performed orthopedic surgical procedures in the VA system. There remains substantial uncertainty, however, regarding the short term benefits and the long term consequences of arthroscopic meniscectomy in patients with degenerative meniscus tears. Of major concern is the fact that degenerative meniscus tears are associated with osteoarthritis, and it is known that within two years of surgery, arthroscopic debridement for osteoarthritis is no better than placebo in relieving pain and restoring function. Longer term, meniscectomy has been shown to be associated with elevated risk of osteoarthritis development, raising the concern that meniscectomy can actually be harmful. The purpose of this study is to determine whether meniscectomy in the setting of a degenerative meniscus tear is of any clinical value. Determining this would either justify the expenses associated with arthroscopic meniscectomy on a large number of patients, or would identify an area of significant potential cost savings.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Randomized Meniscectomy
- PROCEDURE Randomized Lavage
- PROCEDURE Standard of Care Meniscectomy Pre-Amend
- PROCEDURE Standard of Care Meniscectomy Post-Amend
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 27 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-10-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-01-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01931735 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 27 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 4 interventions - of which Randomized Meniscectomy is the first listed.
NCT01931735 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01931735 about?
NCT01931735 is a clinical study titled "Prospective Trial of Arthroscopic Meniscectomy for Degenerative Meniscus Tears". Arthroscopic meniscectomy is among the most commonly performed orthopedic surgical procedures in the VA system. There remains substantial uncertainty, however, regarding the short term benefits and the long term consequences of arthroscopic meniscectomy in patients with degenerative meniscus tears. ...
What is the current status of trial NCT01931735?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 27 participants. The study started on 2013-10-01. Estimated completion is 2018-01-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01931735?
The interventions under investigation include: Randomized Meniscectomy (PROCEDURE), Randomized Lavage (PROCEDURE), Standard of Care Meniscectomy Pre-Amend (PROCEDURE), Standard of Care Meniscectomy Post-Amend (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01931735?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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