Clinical Trials
-
Large Joint
Zimmer Biomet, Apple Collaborate on Clinical Study
Effort leverages Apple Watch and mymobility app to detail the patient experience and improve the joint replacement journey.PR Newswire 10.15.18
-
Spine/Neurology
NASS News: Spineology Presents 12-Month Data for SCOUT Trial
The fusion implant used in the SCOUT Study was Spineology’s porous graft containment mesh.Business Wire 10.02.18
-
3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Materials | Spine/Neurology
First Ever Clinical Trial Evaluates 3D-Printed Titanium vs. PEEK
Trial will evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of the Nexxt Matrixx System following lumbar interbody fusion.Business Wire 09.28.18
-
Spine/Neurology
NuVasive Enrolls First Patients in Study Evaluating Advanced Spinal Implants Used in XLIF Procedures
The study will evaluate and compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes.NuVasive Inc. 09.27.18
-
Large Joint
Ethicon's Skin Closure System Leads to Higher Patient, Surgeon Satisfaction After TKR
Study finds combination topical skin adhesive and self-adhering mesh preferred over skin staples for wound closure.Johnson & Johnson 09.26.18
-
Getting Started on the Right Foot: Initiating Orthopedic Clinical Trials
Initiating an orthopedic clinical trial (OCT) is an exciting milestone for companies as years of pre-clinical testing and conversations with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finally come to fruition. Focusing on specific elements of the st…Bhavana Shivakumar , Clinical Research Associate, Musculoskeletal Clinical Regulatory Advisers LLC 09.19.18
-
Augmedics Begins First-in-Human Trial of xvision-spine Surgical Navigation System
Study will evaluate the safety, performance, accuracy, and usability of XVS during spine fusion procedures.Videos Augmedics 08.10.18
-
Spine/Neurology
Newly Published Data Demonstrate Bone In-Growth Potential of Stryker’s 3D-Printed Tritanium Cage
Results showed that Stryker’s Tritanium cages achieved statistically significant increases in bone in-growth.Stryker Corp. 08.02.18
-
Biologics
Cerapedics Enrolls First Patients in IDE Clinical Trial of P-15L Bone Graft for TLIF Surgery
Proprietary synthetic small peptide technology is being evaluated in U.S. patients with degenerative disk disease.Cerapedics 07.30.18
-
Large Joint
JOURNEY II BCS Knee System Demonstrates Improved Patient Outcomes, Lower Healthcare Costs
Reduced cost is equivalent to approximately 10 percent in savings to the overall procedure price.PR Newswire 07.26.18
-
Extremities
Cartiva Presents Clinical Data on Treating Big Toe Arthritis With Synthetic Cartilage Implant
Data confirms long-term durability of pain and functional improvements at mean follow up of 5.8 years.Cartiva Inc. 07.18.18
-
Spine/Neurology
DenerveX System Demonstrates Clinical Benefits in Patients Suffering from Low Back Facet Joint Pain
Medovex Corporation's minimally invasive system developed to provide potential long-term relief.Globe Newswire 07.05.18
-
Bracing/Prosthetics | MIS/Robotics
ReStore Powered Exo-Suit Begins Clinical Study at Five U.S. Research Institutions
Study for stroke rehabilitation is being conducted at top research institutions and will support upcoming FDA submission.PR Newswire 06.28.18
-
Large Joint
Arthrosurface's PF Wave Shows Positive Knee Preservation Outcomes
PF Wave Inlay Arthroplasty Design adapts, restores patient's unique joint surface to treat isolated patellofemoral arthritis.PR Newswire 06.20.18
-
Spine/Neurology
NuVasive's Porous PEEK Spinal Implant Demonstrates Improved Osseointegration, Fusion Rates
Cohere interbody fusion study validates the porous PEEK implant's use in treating degenerative cervical disc disease.PR Newswire 06.20.18
-
Biologics
Research Demonstrates Faster VLU Time to Healing with Organogenesis Apligraf
Study found that VLUs treated with Apligraf experienced a 37 percent faster median time to wound closure.PR Newswire 06.01.18
-
Analysis Shows Effectiveness of PICO NPWT in Helping to Prevent Surgical Site Complications
Using PICO with AIRLOCK Technology reduced surgical site complications by 58 percent.Smith & Nephew plc 05.31.18
-
Design | Research & Development
The Hidden Costs of Clinical Trial Agreement Negotiations
Negotiating can be a daunting task, often inducing anxiety in those without much practice. For many, it’s not a skill that develops naturally or easily. Graduate programs offer numerous courses aimed at preparing students for the necessary evil…Megan Florez, Compliance and Reimbursement Associate, Musculoskeletal Clinical Regulatory Advisors 05.29.18
-
Spine/Neurology
Cerapedics Announces Results From IVANOS Study of i-FACTOR Peptide Enhanced Bone Graft
Single-center randomized trial is measuring the efficacy of i-FACTOR in lumbar posterolateral spine surgery.Cerapedics 05.21.18
-
3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Bracing/Prosthetics
First U.S. Clinical Trial of 3D Printed Bionic Arms for Children Begins
Limbitless' myoelectric arms operate using leads placed on the skin which activate when children flex their muscles.Slideshows Erik Robinson, Oregon Health & Science University 05.17.18
