Clinical Trials

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

Spine/Neurology

Globus Medical Study Shows Expandable Interbody Lateral Spacers More Resistant to Subsidence

Study compared outcomes of fifty-six patients who underwent minimally invasive lateral lumber interbody fusion (LLIF).

GlobeNewswire 05.16.18

Large Joint

Study: Attune Knee Linked to Improved Quality of Life & Reduced Hospital Stay

Recent evidence shows potential positive impact of implant design on functional outcomes and hospital discharge status

PR Newswire 05.10.18

U.S. Pilot Trial to Evaluate First Bioelectronic Device to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

New device from SetPoint Medical delivers doses of electricity to treat the debilitating condition.

Business Wire 05.03.18

Large Joint

New Research Ranks the Effectiveness of Nonsurgical Treatments for Knee Osteoarthritis

Research article authors analyzed improvement of pain and function.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 05.02.18

Spine/Neurology

First Patient Treated with Focused Ultrasound in Parkinson's Disease Pivotal Trial

Trial tests Insightec’s Exablate Neuro device to treat the major motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Focused Ultrasound Foundation 04.27.18

Spine/Neurology

Spineology Reveals 12-Month Outcomes for Interbody Fusion Clinical Trial

Evaluated safety & effectiveness in instrumented lumbar interbody fusion procedures for degenerative disc disease treatment.

Business Wire 04.13.18

Spine/Neurology

Augmedics Completes Cadaver Study Using Xvision-Spine Augmented-Reality Surgical Navigation

Study yields up to 96.7 percent accuracy and excellent usability rating.

Augmedics 04.13.18

Bracing/Prosthetics | MIS/Robotics

ReWalk Launches ReStore Soft Exo-Suit System Clinical Study

Study of new powered soft exo-suit for stroke rehabilitation will provide clinical data for upcoming FDA submission.

PR Newswire 04.03.18

Spine/Neurology

Research Shows NuVasive Porous PEEK Structure Maintains High Porosity After Impaction

Study details advantages of NuVasive Porous PEEK material over titanium-coated PEEK.

NuVasive Inc. 04.02.18

Spine/Neurology

Study: Zimmer Biomet's Mobi-C Cervical Disc Associated With Less Pain, Lower Second Surgery Rates

Trial followed nearly 600 patients for seven years.

Business Wire 03.29.18

MiMedx Reports Positive Pain and Foot Function Results From Phase 2B Clinical Trial of AmnioFix

Data show injectable can potentially provide safe, durable relief from chronic Plantar Fasciitis pain.

PR Newswire 03.28.18

Spine/Neurology

Pilot Trial to Evaluate First Bioelectronic Device to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

Trial assesses new device that delivers doses of electricity to treat rheumatoid Arthritis; builds on first-in-human data.

Business Wire 03.26.18

Extremities

First Patient Treated for Thumb Arthritis Pain with Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant

The study compares the Cartiva SCI to a ligament reconstruction tendon interposition (LRTI) comparator.

Business Wire 03.19.18

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Arthrosurface's PF Wave Shows Positive Knee Preservation Outcomes

NuVasive's Porous PEEK Spinal Implant Demonstrates Improved Osseointegration, Fusion Rates

Research Demonstrates Faster VLU Time to Healing with Organogenesis Apligraf

Analysis Shows Effectiveness of PICO NPWT in Helping to Prevent Surgical Site Complications

The Hidden Costs of Clinical Trial Agreement Negotiations

Cerapedics Announces Results From IVANOS Study of i-FACTOR Peptide Enhanced Bone Graft

First U.S. Clinical Trial of 3D Printed Bionic Arms for Children Begins

Globus Medical Study Shows Expandable Interbody Lateral Spacers More Resistant to Subsidence

Study: Attune Knee Linked to Improved Quality of Life & Reduced Hospital Stay

U.S. Pilot Trial to Evaluate First Bioelectronic Device to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

New Research Ranks the Effectiveness of Nonsurgical Treatments for Knee Osteoarthritis

First Patient Treated with Focused Ultrasound in Parkinson's Disease Pivotal Trial

Spineology Reveals 12-Month Outcomes for Interbody Fusion Clinical Trial

Augmedics Completes Cadaver Study Using Xvision-Spine Augmented-Reality Surgical Navigation

ReWalk Launches ReStore Soft Exo-Suit System Clinical Study

Research Shows NuVasive Porous PEEK Structure Maintains High Porosity After Impaction

Study: Zimmer Biomet's Mobi-C Cervical Disc Associated With Less Pain, Lower Second Surgery Rates

MiMedx Reports Positive Pain and Foot Function Results From Phase 2B Clinical Trial of AmnioFix

Pilot Trial to Evaluate First Bioelectronic Device to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

First Patient Treated for Thumb Arthritis Pain with Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant

May/June 2018