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Primary stability of cemented vs uncemented stems in revision total knee arthroplasty measured with RSA: a randomised controlled trial.

Which technique, cementing or press-fit implanting, of the tibial and femoral stem of the Legion revision total knee prosthesis provides the most primary stability?

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group Study of CNTO 136 (sirukumab), a Human Anti-IL-6 Monoclonal Antibody, Administered Subcutaneously, in Subjects with Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Despite Anti-TNF-Alpha Therapy

The primary objective is to assess the efficacy of sirukumab as measured by the reduction of the signs and symptoms of RA in subjects with active RA who are refractory to an anti-TNF Alpha agent. The secondary objectives are to assess the following…

PHASE 3, MULTICENTER, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE BLIND, PARALLEL GROUP, PLACEBO CONTROLLED STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL IN SUBJECTS WITH ADULT ONSET ACTIVE AND PROGRESSIVE PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS (PSA)

Certolizumab pegol is a humanized Fab* conjugated to PEG with specificity for human TNF*. Certolizumab pegol has demonstrated efficacy in clinical studies of Crohn*s disease (CD), PSO, and RA. The objective of this study is to demonstrate the…

An Extension Protocol for Participants of Genzyme-Sponsored;Prospective, Randomized, Open-Label, Parallel-Group, Multicenter Study of Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI® implant) for the Treatment of Symptomatic Articular Cartilage Defects of the Femoral Condyle Including the Trochlea

The objective of this study is to examine the 5-year efficacy and safety of Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI® Implant), compared with arthroscopic microfracture, in patients who received study treatment in Genzyme-sponsored…

An open-label study assessing the addition of subcutaneous golimumab (GLM) to conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy in biologic-naïve subjects with rheumatoid arthritis (Part 1), followed by a randomized study assessing the value of combined intravenous and subcutaneous GLM administration aimed at inducing and maintaining remission (Part 2).

Part 1: To assess the safety and effectiveness of subcutaneous golimumab 50 mg (SC-GLM50), administered by autoinjection once monthly during 6 months, when combined with different DMARD regimens used in daily rheumatology. Part 2: In subjects who…

PHASE 3, MULTICENTER, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED STUDY TO EVALUATE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL IN SUBJECTS WITH ACTIVE AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS (AXIAL SPA)

Certolizumab pegol is a PEGylated humanized Fab* fragment with specificity for humanTNF*. Certolizumab pegol has demonstrated efficacy in clinical studies of Crohn*s disease(CD), psoriasis (PSO), and RA. The objective of this study is to demonstrate…

A randomized, double-blind, parallel-group study of the reduction of signs and symptoms during treatment with tocilizumab versus adalimumab, both in combination with MTX, in patients with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis and an inadequate response to treatment with only one TNF inhibitor.

To assess the efficacy and safety of treatment with tocilizumab versus adalimumab, both in combination with methotrexate, in patients with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate efficacy response to treatment with…

A randomized, controlled study of ACZ885 (canakinumab) on the treatment and prevention of gout flares in patients with frequent flares for whom NSAIDs and/ or colchicine are contraindicated, not tolerated or ineffective (CACZ885H2357)

Primary: To confirm that canakinumab 150 mg s.c. is superior to triamcinolone acetonide 40 mg i.m. with respect to patient*s assessment of gout pain intensity in the target joint at 72 hours post-dose (on a 0-100mm VAS). To confirm that canakinumab…

Joint distraction as a treatment for end stage knee osteoarthritis: a comparison with presently applied surgical alternatives.

1. Is KJD clinically non-inferior to current surgical techniques (HTO and TKP)?2. Is KJD superior to HTO in actual structural repair of cartilage?3. Is KJD cost-effective in the long-term compared to HTO and TKP?

Exploratory trial on intra-articular etanercept treatment in inflammatory arthritis

The primary objective is to determine if intra-articular etanercept therapy reduces the clinical signs and symptoms of inflammatory arthritis and improve outcome (beneficial effect). The secondary objective is to study safety and to analyse…

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of secukinumab to demonstrate the efficacy at 16 weeks and to assess the long term safety, tolerability and efficacy up to 2 years in patients with active Ankylosing Spondylitis

Primary: To demonstrate the efficacy of each secukinumab regimen at Week 16 is superior to placebo in patients with active AS based on the proportion of patients achieving an ASAS 20 response in the subgroup of patients who are TNFα inhibitor naïve.…

Joint distraction in treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a comparison with a presently applied surgical alternative: total knee prosthesis

Primary:- To test the hypothesis that the clinical effect of KJD (determined by WOMAC) is not (clinically relevant) different from TKP at 2 years post treatment (equivalence hypothesis). Secondary:- To describe and compare the clinical efficacy over…

AN OPEN LABEL EXTENSION STUDY TO ASSESS THE LONG TERM SAFETY OF ETANERCEPT IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH EXTENDED OLIGOARTICULAR JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS, ENTHESITIS RELATED ARTHRITIS, OR PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED IN PROTOCOL 0881A1 3338 WW(B1801014)

Primary* To monitor the occurrence of malignancy in pediatric subjects with extended oligoarticular JIA, ERA, or PsA.Secondary* To assess the long-term safety profile of etanercept.

A Prospective, Randomized, Open-Label, Parallel-Group, Multicenter Study
to Demonstrate the Superiority of Matrix-induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI® Implant) versus Arthroscopic Microfracture for the
Treatment of Symptomatic Articular Cartilage Defects of the Femoral Condyle including the Trochlea.

The objective of this study is to demonstrate superior efficacy and evaluate the safety of MACI Implant compared with arthroscopic microfracture in the treatment of patients (aged 18 to 55 years old) with symptomatic articular cartilage defects of…

MULTI-CENTER, OPEN LABEL, SINGLE ARM PHASE IIIB STUDY ON SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF SUBCUTANEOUS (SC) TOCILIZUMAB (TCZ) IN MONOTHERAPY OR IN COMBINATION WITH METHOTREXATE (MTX) OR OTHER NON-BIOLOGIC DISEASE MODIFYING ANTIRHEUMATIC DRUGS (DMARDS) IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS PATIENTS WITH AN INADEQUATE RESPONSE TO NON-BIOLOGIC DMARDS

To evaluate the safety and tolerability of SC TCZ monotherapy and/or in combination with MTX or other non-biologic DMARDs comprising AEs, physical examination, vital signs, and clinical laboratory assessments, including immunogenicity, in patients…

A PHASE 3, MULTICENTER, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, PARALLEL-GROUP STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF APREMILAST (CC-10004) IN THE TREATMENT OF ACTIVE ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

• Primary ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of apremilast 30 mg twice a day (BID), compared with placebo, in the reduction of signs and symptoms in subjects with active AS at 16 weeks of treatment.• Secondary Objectives- To evaluate the efficacy of…

A Multicentre, 12 Week Double Blind Placebo Controlled Randomized Study of Etanercept on a Background NSAID in the Treatment of Adult Subjects with Non Radiographic Axial
Spondyloarthritis with a 92 Week Open Label Extension

Primary objectiveThe primary objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of ETN against placebo in improving symptoms of early non-radiographic axial SpA at 12 weeks when added to a background NSAID at the optimal anti-inflammatory dose.…

MULTICENTER STUDY WITH A 16-WEEK DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED (DURING THE INITIAL 2 WEEKS) RANDOMIZED PERIOD, FOLLOWED BY A 24-WEEK OPEN LABEL EXTENSION TO ASSESS MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGE-VERIFIED EARLY RESPONSE TO CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL IN SUBJECTS WITH ACTIVE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

The purpose of this study is to identify the first time-point the OMERACT RAMRIS score for the activity of synovitis is statistically significantly reduced compared to Baseline, in response to cerolizumab pegol (CZP) therapy. In addition, the early…

An open-label extension study of CACZ885H2357E1 on the treatment and prevention of gout flares in patients with frequent flares for whom NSAIDs and/ or colchicine are contraindicated, not tolerated or ineffective

Primary: Long term safety and tolerability.Secondary: Time to 1st flare, number and severity of flares, efficiacy in treating flares, effect on inflammatory markers, immunogenicity, PK.

Joint distraction (KJD) in treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a comparison with a presently applied surgical alternative: high tibial osteotomy (HTO)

1. To compare cartilage repair between KJD and HTO, evaluated 2 years post treatment. The hypothesis is that KJD results in (more) cartilage repair compared to HTO. 2. To compare cartilage tissue repair over 2 year follow-up compared to baseline and…