Clinical Trials

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

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

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Augmedics Begins First-in-Human Trial of xvision-spine Surgical Navigation System

Newly Published Data Demonstrate Bone In-Growth Potential of Stryker’s 3D-Printed Tritanium Cage

Cerapedics Enrolls First Patients in IDE Clinical Trial of P-15L Bone Graft for TLIF Surgery

JOURNEY II BCS Knee System Demonstrates Improved Patient Outcomes, Lower Healthcare Costs

Cartiva Presents Clinical Data on Treating Big Toe Arthritis With Synthetic Cartilage Implant

DenerveX System Demonstrates Clinical Benefits in Patients Suffering from Low Back Facet Joint Pain

ReStore Powered Exo-Suit Begins Clinical Study at Five U.S. Research Institutions

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

July/August 2018